Published for the 652,374 family members of the Tennessee Farm Bureau
Healthy Food for Fido
Published Sep 01, 2005
After spending years working in a corporate environment, business partners Mary Dillon and Mary Jane Glassco of Nashville decided it was time to go into business for themselves – and for dogs everywhere.
The pair started baking homemade dog treats, using only human-grade ingredients and boycotting preservatives and artificial ingredients. Now they have customers in 13 states.
“People are reading labels on food items not only for themselves, but for their dogs, too,” says Dillon, co-owner of M.J. Bones, known for its tasty Canine Crackers. “We use real cheddar cheese and real peanut butter – you could eat these treats if you wanted to.”
M.J. Bones Canine Crackers are attractively packaged and come in four lip-smacking flavors: peanut butter, cheese, garlic and carrot. The latter two are low in fat – great for dogs on a diet.
“They have a thin, unique texture, so they’re perfect for small dogs, older dogs or dogs with dental problems,” Dillon says. “We want to be the Girl Scout cookie makers of the pet industry.”
For more information or to place an order, call 615-400-6213.