There is a growing global trend to consider pets as part of the family...duhhhh. In fact, millions of people around the world love their pets, enjoying their companionship, going for walks, playing and even talking to them. (Good to know I’m not alone) And there is evidence suggesting that attachment to pets is good for human health and even helps build community. More and more often, animals are included in family events and become important to all members of the family. This can be particularly significant in single-parent families, where a pet can be an important companion to children. Children with pets may have higher levels of empathy and self-esteem compared to those who do not have pets. Pets just make the world a better, more loving place, I think we can all agree. Rob & I had the pleasure of meeting Rick, the founder of @doonlygoodpetfood at our market last month where he strolled the grounds commenting on how lovely it was to see & meet all of the F&F FUR FAM that contributes to our community. ‘At Do Only Good (D.O.G.) Pet Food, our dogs are part of our families, and like the over eighty-nine million other pet parents in the U.S., their health and wellbeing mean everything. Our passion is to provide all dogs with the healthiest food possible and pet parents with transparent, sustainably sourced ingredients and earth-friendly packaging. Our mission to Do Only Good for dogs’ health and the planet is one we hope you too believe in and will support.’ Can’t wait to welcome you to our FUR LOVIN’ FAM on Saturday the 24th from 10-4pm — don’t forget to bring the WHOLE Fam. #woofwoof #farmerandtheflea #furfam #dogpeople #mypeople #communitymarket #saturday #10-4 #downtownsb #visitsb #livemusic #freefamilyfun #makeitatradition #makers #bakers #vintage #homedecor #sustainable #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supporthappiness #supportwellness #dogsoffarmerandtheflea