TPP 060: Conversation with Ryan Bethencourt about Clean Protein for Our Pets

The Plantiful Podcast

Our society is being challenged in ways we never expected, and our futures have been shaken. The uncertainty is terrifying. In the midst of human and economic fallout however, it has become clear that connection and good spirits are essential. People have found those connections not only through Zoom, but also through their pets. NYC residents have gone out in droves to adopt animals, and amazingly the shelters are empty! Clearly, people are caring about their pets during this crisis, and with that comes responsibility. Responsibility not just to give pets shelter, but also to give them the quality food they deserve. Since the crisis began, pet food sales have gone through the roof. Today we share with you what you need to know in order to provide canines with the absolute best quality dog food, while looking out for the planet. Even if you don’t own a dog yourself, surely your friend does and you might help them think twice next time they go to pick up kibble.

When Ryan Bethencourt learned about how animals are produced and killed for human consumption over a decade ago, he quickly changed his diet in order to reflect his values. He brings the same sense of ethics to his work, and eventually went on to found Wild Earth. Wild Earth is a sustainable pet food company and their mission is simple: “to make dog food better because our pets and our planet are worth it.”

One of the many interesting facts we learn from Ryan is that the population most likely to put their fur-friends on Wild Earth’s clean protein pet food is the cohort that feeds their dogs raw meat. This at first may seem counterintuitive, considering Wild Earth’s clean protein comes from plants, but it actually makes complete sense. This group of pet parents wants the purist, cleanest, best protein source for their animals. The myth about domesticated dogs being carnivores has long be debunked, so people can have a clean conscious about giving clean protein to their pets.

If you’re someone trying to reduce your carbon footprint or reduce the number of animals used in the food supply chain then listen closely. Ryan explains that a significant segment of the animal agriculture population actually goes to our pets, so switching to clean protein not only helps shrink the horrific animal agriculture sequence, but also directly reduces the carbon footprint. The protein found in fungi has complete amino acid chains that helps keep dogs healthy while keeping our planet green.

They are so sure your dog will be happy and healthy with your purchase that they offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. If for any reason you or your dog doesn’t like the food, Wild Earth will promptly issue a refund!

Ryan is thought provoking and is creating a better path forward for all of us who are trying align our choices with our values. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Ryan.

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Check out Ryan Bethencourt at Wild Earth here to learn more about clean protein food for your dogs

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