Dear Springtime,

Thank God for my procrastination. I never got around to buying canned food to mix Longevity with for my Black Lab, Griffey. I mixed it with his dry food adding a small amount of water. He loves it and dances when he sees me open the can. With all that is going on with dog food these days, I don’t need any more health issues with him. He is doing great on Longevity, has more energy and isn’t limping as much from hip and knee problems…I give it to Tess also, my other Black Lab, mostly because she loves it. I work in a chiropractic office and I tell people all the time about your great products. Thank you so much for helping Griffey get back to himself.

Sincerely,
Marie Winans, Pennsylvania

Dear Springtime,

I want to thank you for your wonderful products. For almost two years, my old girl, Cinnamon, and my young dog, Patches, have been on the Bug Off Garlic and Longevity. What a difference in my old girl! At almost 14 she still wants to do agility.

…I had retired Cinnamon last year after we finally finished her two Novice Agility titles. She then informed me by jumping 26” jumps (her height was 20” and as a veteran is 16”) that I had set up for Patches that she wanted to continue. So, I started showing her as USDAA agility trial (which allow mixed breeds). Out of four classes, we qualified and received two fourth place ribbons last year. I just took her for fun and she had a ball. If I had trained her at all, we probably could have qualified in the other two classes.

As long as she is happy and healthy, and is able to and wants to do agility I will continue to show her in a couple of classes. As with other dog folks, I enjoy showing my “fur kids” with who ever will look at them.

God bless you and all the people at Springtime for all your hard work and help for our dogs to make them have happier, healthier lives.

Sincerely,
Sheila Dempsey,West Virginia

Dear Springtime,

I think it’s about time I shared my Springtime story with your company.  I share my home and life with two wonderful Doberman Pinschers, Cisco and Bella.  Cisco, at nearly 10 years of age, had begun to show some tell-tale signs of being an older dog; he slowed down a bit, walked a little gingerly, and declined to play with the ever persistent if not obnoxious Bella.  Cisco and I had competed quite regularly in obedience trials, and I thought in his twilight years he deserved to “take it easy.” I had been ordering Springtime Stress Free Calmplex for Cisco for some time to help combat his severe separation anxiety, when I read about Longevity.  I decided I should give it a try.  Bella was herself working in obedience and nearing her championship in conformation, she could obviously benefit from it, so why not give the old man some too?

Bella’s coat improved dramatically, she was retaining her conditioning better, and she just appeared healthier.  But Bella was not what shocked me.  Cisco seemed like a new dog.  Cisco chased after Bella, he play-bowed, and ran around the yard.  He literally had a spring in his step.  Now I’m a skeptic, so I was hesitant to attribute to Longevity that my semi-geriatric Doberman could now bound across the yard, but it was the only thing that had changed in his diet and his life.  Clearly, it was the Longevity.

Cisco had always loved to train and compete in obedience.  Judges always commented on how happy he looked when we were showing.  On a whim, I decided to enter Cisco in a Rally trial.  When Cisco realized HE was the one going to the show, he bounced all the way out to the car!  After we were done competing, several spectators approached us to compliment Cisco’s enthusiasm.  You should have seen their mouths hit the ground when I told them he’d be ten in a week!  He was the oldest dog competing by several years!

I could not have asked for more.  Cisco loved competing again, and I had so much fun taking him through his paces, but the best was yet to come.  Out of 17 dogs, Cisco and I were awarded first place!


Thank you Springtime for making Longevity!
Erin S. Pina, California

Dear Springtime,

I got the spring catalog with my Bernese Mountain Dog puppy Odin’s picture in it. And it looks great. I just want you to know that we now refer to Longevity as “Miracle Grow.” Odin is now 10 months old and 110 lbs. Here he is with his new friend, Asgaard’s Iris, who is eight weeks old, and of course, already enjoying the benefits of Longevity (as well as some green grass!).


Regards,
Martha McCormick, Connecticut

Dear Springtime,

I love giving my seven year old English Springer Spaniel, Ellie, Longevity. It’s healthy for her and our lawn is spot free.


Ruth Martin, Nevada

Dear Springtime,

I am writing to you to express my amazement at the reaction of my dogs to your Longevity.  They are all on a high quality dog food, enriched with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  I had refrained from ordering this for many years due to the fact that it was a granule product to be sprinkled on top of the food.  My guys are particular, and I assumed they would dislike the topping.  I could not be more wrong!!!!  I initially ordered this as a bonus item as part of my last Fresh Factors order.  They simply could not get enough of this product!  I was astounded!  I recently placed a full order of the Longevity product and have received it.  They are absolutely ballistic over this product!  Thank you so much for making a product that apparently added nutrients that they are missing from their diet.  I’m sure their overall health will be greatly improved from this supplement.

Sincerely,
Diane Lee, Texas

Dear Springtime,

The first order of Longevity was a big hit and what a difference it has made for Shug! She no longer mopes around, unable and or unwilling to go for walks or play. She is so much better since starting the Longevity – there is a sparkle back in her eyes and a spring in her step! I just had to say “Thanks!"


Laura Hultberg, Pennsylvania

Dear Springtime,

My eight year old Boxer/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, Abby, was sluggish due to her age as well as reluctant to run due to a past knee surgery. After a few months of daily doses of Longevity, she is now keeping up with our two year old dog and acting like she did many years ago. Thank you for giving us back our youthful, happy dog and hopefully adding many healthy, pain-free years to her life. Also, we have our dogs on Bug Off Garlic Chewables and they work as well, if not better, than the insecticides and I love that I don’t have to worry about unhealthy chemicals on my dogs. Thank you for your wonderful products.

Sincerely,
Shanna Gardner, Florida

Dear Springtime,

I just wanted to validate what you and so many of your customers already know. Longevity is an amazing product! We have an 18 year old Schnauzer, Abbey, who was moving slowly and exhibiting some symptoms of dementia and hearing loss. We started giving her the Longevity along with our other dog who was receiving it for the prevention of joint problems. After a few weeks, Abbey was “hopping like a rabbit” and playing with our puppy like she used to several years ago. Longevity has not been able to cure the dementia or the hearing problems but the mobility changes are unbelievable!


Thanks so much!
Nancy Haile, Missouri

Dear Springtime,

My 15 ½ year old Sheltie, Cassie, had cancer, and was spiraling down. I began her on the Longevity I ordered for my three Shelties. They had all been on Fresh Factors plus Joint Health for years. Within a week on the Longevity, Cassie was more energetic and responsive. She had trouble walking, but Longevity made her love the morning ride in her wheelbarrow again. She definitely improved and was much happier once she was on Longevity. I thank you for helping me give her a good quality of life in her later years.

Sincerely,
Harriet Entin, Missouri

Note:  Sadly, Cassie passed away November 2, 2007.

Dear Springtime,

Thank you so much for making Longevity. My older dog, Mia, an eleven year old Terrier mix, was really showing her age. She was limping from a leg injury the vet was uncertain would ever heal. However, after just a few weeks on Longevity (which she loves) I started seeing the puppy return in my dog. She has lost weight, can exercise more, and there is no limp whatsoever. And, here is the real proof. My dog has always had one ear that stays half down. After a few weeks on Longevity I started noticing that both her ears stood straight up. I first wondered what was going on, that Mia looked different; her ears seemed to be quite large. After a few days of this, I actually could feel that the cartilage on her ears was thicker. It is amazing. My sister and friends were laughing a little as she looks like she may take off with the next wind, but I am just thrilled to have my little dog with me as long as possible.

Thanks again, Springtime – keep up the fantastic work!
Your friend and forever customer,
Margaret Cicolello, Florida

Dear Springtime,

We have a kennel that breeds and trains Coonhounds. We have been using your products for older “gals” mainly just to give them that little extra boost as they age. The difference in these dogs is phenomenal.

We started using Fresh Factors for an older Shepherd/Rottweiler named Bandit, who was diagnosed with cancer and had joint problems pretty bad. Upon taking Fresh Factors he had much more spunk and lived another two years with a good quality of life. He lived 14 years which is wonderful for a dog his breed.

Another wonder story is Old Kate who is a legend in the Coonhound breed. She won national hunts and as she aged she became just very, very special. When diagnosed with cancer in early stages we were told she had six months to a year.  I immediately started Old Kate on Fresh Factors.  She lived an active life for another three years and finally passed away of a massive stroke which was her second one. I doubled her Fresh Factors upon the first stroke, and she not only pulled out of it but was romping with some puppies. She had her final stroke three months later, and I have to add it was the stroke, not the cancer at all, that finally took her life.

We have two other old gals that are quite special to us that are getting your Longevity now. Their energy, brightness of the eyes, their shiny coats and the general well being more than say enough for the quality of your fine product.


Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Lavena Spade Jenkins, Pennsylvania
Sharp Tooth Kennels

Dear Springtime,

My beautiful, soon to be 13 year old Flat Coated Retriever, Casey, had a malignant liver tumor removed in the summer of 2005. The options they suggested were not what we wanted for our beloved pet. We wanted his quality of life to be the best and decided to take other steps to make sure he was getting just that.

Three weeks after his liver surgery he ruptured his cruciate ligament in his left hind leg. The vet suggested another operation; she said without the operation he would become lame. We were devastated. Casey has been running with me every day for the past 12 years and the thought of him not being able to do what he loves the most was heartbreaking. Upon hearing this so soon after his first operation we decided to take another route. I found a holistic vet who put him on a special diet with herbs for the liver cancer and acupuncture once a month for his leg. I researched and found Springtime and decided to start him on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables. When Longevity came out I decided to try it and now almost two years later his quality of life is what it used to be. We continue to walk everyday and he is healthy and happy. Thanks to your Springtime products, I feel that this has made a tremendous difference in his life and ours.

Sincerely,
Earl & Dianna Dilulio, Maryland