ABOUT US AND OUR PRODUCT PHILOSOPHY

 

RUFUS BFF is a Pet Treats Company founded to supply treats that are unsurpassed in quality, safety and purity. Our philosophy is:

 

SINGLE INGREDIENT PRODUCTS. NOTHING ELSE. 

The Safety and Health of your carnivorous Best Friends Forever are the primary considerations for each product we provide.  We do not compromise on the quality, for reasons of cost, of the meat products, materials and supplies that we use

  • We source Beast Treat meat ingredients only from USA Farms and processing is done only at USA facilities. 
    • We believe that the USA has the highest enforced standards for meat production and processing in the world.  There are other countries of origin that also have very high standards in place, and those originations are certainly acceptable.
    • We do source our Smelt Fishies Snackers from Canada (subsequently processed in the USA), which is a peer to the USA in its regulations and enforcement.  
    • There are other countries of origin that also have very high standards in place, and those originations are certainly acceptable.
    • Unfortunately there are many countries of origin that do not have acceptable standards, and you should always avoid those with such reputations.  Here is a link to an in-depth discussion of The Importance of Sourcing in RUFUS' READING ROOM.
  • There are no additives or preservatives such as salt, sugars or fillers in RUFUS BFF Beast Treats.
  • There are no residual chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones in the farm-raised meat we use for Beast Treats.
  • The feedstocks of the farms/processors we use do not contain GMO variants. 
  • Foraging (livestock finding its own food on the land) is used where practicable instead of fodder feeding (delivering feedstocks to the livestock).
  • The USA farms that provide meat for Beast Treats use generally accepted principles of sustainable farming and concern for protecting the environment. Livestock animals are treated in a humane manner.
  • We use USA-manufactured packaging supplies and materials in the production of Beast Treats.  This supports American workers and our economy, while it also ensures that only the best-quality materials are used.

RUFUS BFF began with the idea of promoting rabbit-based treats, as we believe it to be the best source of meat for dogs and cats.  Rabbit is a power house source of high-protein, low fat, incredibly nutrient-rich and hypoallergenic food for your BFFs.  You can find out more about rabbit's super-powers in the RUFUS' READING ROOM by clicking here.

Rabbit is a mainstay of Beast Treats, but there are, of course, other meats that are certainly valuable nutritional sources for pets. Beef, pork, duck, salmon and smelt are currently in the Beast Treats line, and this collection will be expanding as we approve more farms and processors for inclusion into our vetted sources. 

 

Beast Treats are made with the highest quality Single Ingredients and nothing else.

As mentioned above, there is nothing in Beast Treats other that the one single meat ingredient - rabbit only; salmon only, duck only, etc.  Dogs and cats are carnivores and have been throughout their evolutionary history (see this article in RUFUS' READING ROOM).  However, canines and felines, both, have adapted during domestication with humans, to an omnivorous (meat and plant) diet, and there is nothing wrong with that, provided there is no particular allergy or other issue with the plant-based ingredients.

Many pet foods and treats do, indeed, provide an extensive variety of plant ingredients in their recipes.  As long as the sourcing of their ingredients are of high quality standards, then there is no drawback to such a product if it is properly balanced with enough proteins, fats, and other nutrients that are from meat ingredients.

Plant ingredients are, by and large, considerably less expensive than meat ingredients, and some of the problems of an omnivore type food is that the cheaper plant ingredients take precedence over the more costly meat ingredients, at the expense of the overall well-being of your BFFs.

RUFUS BFF Beast Treats are optimal meat treats for your dog and cat.  Cats are obligate carnivores (see this article), and dogs, although not of the obligate variety, are carnivores through and through, with their digestive system optimized for eating meat.

 

    ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF PET FOOD PROVISIONING

    Rufus BFF does not operate farms or raise animals ourselves, but we heed the responsibility to source from farms and processing facilities that adhere to ethical guidelines that promote the treatment of livestock that is both humane and respectful.

    When starting Rufus BFF, we sought out farms and processors that shared our vision of providing products that are based on, at the beginning of the supply chain, acceptable farming practices, animal health and well-being.  To that end, we verify that our suppliers follow ethical recommendations in animal husbandry and: 

    • do not allow abuse, unnecessary pain, undue discomfort, injury, hunger, thirst, fear, distress or malnutrition in livestock herds.
    • to the extent practicable, livestock are raised under circumstances that resemble those that would be experienced in their natural environments, engaging in behaviors considered to be their normal state.

    RUFUS BFF's philosophy results in our providing you with the highest quality, most nutritious and safest treats available. We know that both you and your BFFs will love them !