How one dog inspired a whole organization Awareness about the crucial role that companion animals play in the lives of the un-housed folks who love them has been growing and growing. Toronto-based charity Friends of Ruby is home to Canada’s first custom-built (dog-friendly) transitional housing facility for LGBTQI2S youth. We recently partnered with Friends of ...


Take your dog to work day We all know the feeling of looking at those puppy dog eyes as we head out for work in the morning. Taking your pup with you for the day (or a half-day) can really be a game-changer! So, how do we create an environment that is both welcoming and safe ...

Top tips for running with your dog June 1st marks Global Running Day: a day that champions not just the physical health benefits of running but also the mental health benefits it can have. Running or jogging with your dog can be a fun activity for you two to do together and our Earth Rated dispenser is ...

3 rescue stories that will warm your heart Our 2022 #EarthRatedCares blanket campaign has officially wrapped! From April 27th through May 4th, our followers tagged us in their social media posts along with the hashtag #EarthRatedCares. A HUGE thank you to everyone who shared their rescue stories and nominated their favorite shelters to win some cozy fleece ...

How to keep your backyard green this summer As temperatures warm and flowers bloom, it’s time for some serious Spring cleaning! So, how do you keep your backyard nice and green? We’ve got you covered! Top 5 ways to deter your dog from digging Is your dog a professional digger causing your ...

Meet our pups! Everyone loves a snuggle—but no one appreciates them quite as much as a shelter dog. Since 2016, we’ve donated over 13,000 Earth Rated fleece blankets to shelters and rescues across North America based on nominations from our incredible followers. Why blankets? We want to offer something unique for dogs waiting for ...

The Pakatakan Project: One Year Later Growing out of the very first Earth Day in 1970, the Earth Day mission has always been to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide, all year long. This year’s theme is: Invest In Our Planet. One year ago, we announced our donation to support the Pakatakan Project through our partnership with SNAP ...

#EarthRatedCares Every year, we ask our followers to share a photo of their rescue dog along with the hashtag #EarthRatedCares, for a chance to win a blanket for themselves AND a case of blankets for the rescue or shelter their dog once called home. Full contest details on Instagram! (2022 contest closed) Since 2016, we’ve ...

En 2018, nous avons fait un don pour supporter HeARTs Speak, un organisme à but non lucratif dédié à venir en aide aux refuges afin de donner plus de visibilité à leurs animaux – pour une plus grande chance qu’ils soient adoptés. HeARTs Speak a utilisé notre don pour acheter 8 objectifs usagés à appareil ...

Tout a commencé avec un calendrier et une vision. La mission était simple, de ramasser des fonds pour les organisations venant en aide aux animaux en même temps de montrer au monde ce qu’ils savaient déjà – que les pitbulls sont comme n’importe quels autres chiens, un adorable compagnon familial. Depuis 2004, “The Unexpected Pit ...