The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli Murphy

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Pete Brace, Vice President of Pet Parent Relations & Communications for Merrick Pet Care, a leader in natural and organic pet food, about their 3-year partnership with K9s for Warriors. Merrick Pet Care is making a difference in the lives of vets with PTSD!

On the show, Megan, Pete and Joe discuss:


- How Merrick got involved with K9s for Warriors.
- How Merrick quickly grew the partnership to branded products.
- How K9s for Warriors helps veterans adjust to civilian life.
- Why private support is so critical to K9s for Warriors.
- How service dogs are chosen and paired with veterans.
- Merrick's release of Hero's Banquet and the success of the product since it went on sale in March.
- The importance of having a long-term commitment to the cause.
- The business benefit to Merrick of working with K9s for Warriors.

**Links & Notes**


- [Merrick Pet Care](https://www.merrickpetcare.com/heros-banquet)
- [Pete Brace on Twitter](https://twitter.com/petebrace "Pete Brace on Twitter")
- [K9s for Warriors](https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/ "K9s for Warriors")

Show Notes

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Pete Brace, Vice President of Pet Parent Relations & Communications for Merrick Pet Care, a leader in natural and organic pet food, about their 3-year partnership with K9s for Warriors. Merrick Pet Care is making a difference in the lives of vets with PTSD!

On the show, Megan, Pete and Joe discuss:

  • How Merrick got involved with K9s for Warriors.
  • How Merrick quickly grew the partnership to branded products.
  • How K9s for Warriors helps veterans adjust to civilian life.
  • Why private support is so critical to K9s for Warriors.
  • How service dogs are chosen and paired with veterans.
  • Merrick's release of Hero's Banquet and the success of the product since it went on sale in March.
  • The importance of having a long-term commitment to the cause.
  • The business benefit to Merrick of working with K9s for Warriors.

Links & Notes

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