As August marks National Dog Month, Smith Brothers Farms is honoring the loyal four-legged companions that greet its delivery drivers across the Pacific Northwest. The family-owned dairy and home delivery company, headquartered in Kent, Washington, is partnering with Blue Dog Bakery to host weekly giveaways throughout the month. Each week, one lucky winner will receive a Blue Dog Bakery Prize Pack along with a $50 Smith Brothers grocery delivery credit, allowing them to stock up on fresh, local favorites delivered right to their doorstep.
Peter Olson, Senior Marketing Manager at Smith Brothers, emphasized the company's long-standing tradition of pampering pets. "Leaving treats for our four-legged friends is a tradition we're proud to carry on all year long," he said. "Our Milkmen and Milkwomen keep complimentary dog treats on their trucks and love rewarding the pups who eagerly greet them at the door. It's a small thing that helps make delivery day a little more special."
Beyond the celebration, Smith Brothers is using this opportunity to highlight essential warm-weather safety tips for pets, sourced from The Humane Society. With rising temperatures, the company urges pet owners to never leave pets in a parked car, as temperatures can quickly become dangerously hot even with cracked windows. Protecting sensitive paws is also crucial; pet owners should test pavement with the back of their hand before walks and schedule outings for early morning or evening when surfaces are cooler.
Ensuring pets have access to fresh water is another key reminder. Owners should keep cool drinking water available at home and bring water along for walks and outdoor activities. Creating cool spaces, such as providing shade and cool resting areas, or even a shallow kiddie pool, can help pets beat the heat. Recognizing signs of overheating—such as heavy panting, excessive drooling, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, or difficulty walking—is vital for preventing heat-related illnesses.
During wildfire season, it's especially important to shorten walks and vigorous play during the hottest parts of the day, paying close attention to a pet's comfort and energy level. These reminders are particularly timely for the regions Smith Brothers serves, including the Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Ore. metro areas.
To participate in the National Dog Month giveaway, customers can follow @smithbrotherspnw on Instagram for details. Each week in August, one winner will be randomly selected and announced every Friday, receiving a Blue Dog Bakery Prize Pack and a $50 Smith Brothers Farms grocery delivery credit.
Smith Brothers Farms, founded in 1920, is a fourth-generation family-owned company that delivers the freshest milk and Northwest-inspired essentials to more than 60,000 customers weekly. Their delivery service covers the Puget Sound area in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, and Kitsap counties, as well as Portland service in Clark, Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. For more information, visit Smith Brothers Farms.
