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Primal Pet Foods - Build a Better Bowl

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Welcome back to another one of our returning Sponsors for this year, Primal Pet Foods, a popular and very long-time brand at all Unleashed locations!



Register for the Egg Hunt!

Thanks to our sponsors like Primal, 100% of t-shirt sales & Egg Hunt donations goes to the rescues and non-profits at Spring Fling! You can order your shirt and sign up for the Egg Hunt here: https://givebutter.com/c/UnleashedsSpringFling2026



ABOUT PRIMAL


Primal Pet Foods began in 2000, when founder Matt learned that his dog, Luna, was showing early signs of kidney failure. He discovered the BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet and developed his own to try with Luna. It only took a short time for him to see a change in Luna- more energy and an increased appetite! After that, Matt made it his goal to get Primal to other pet parents so that they could get the same benefits from it as Luna.


Primal easy to feed nutrition step by step sign

Primal offers a variety of nutritious food options for both dogs and cats, including frozen raw, freeze-dried meals, toppers, hydrators, and treats. No matter where you are in your pet’s feeding journey, adding raw can provide significant benefits. For those just starting out, Primal offers easy add-ons like goat’s milk, bone broth, and nutrient-rich toppers to enhance kibble. Experienced raw feeders can explore their extensive selection of frozen and freeze-dried options. With a range of products designed to suit every pet’s needs, Primal makes incorporating raw nutrition simple and accessible!


"We’re pet lovers who pioneered raw nutrition for pets and have been creating premium quality, protein-rich recipes for dogs and cats since 2001. Why? Because we believe when pets eat according to their biological needs, they can always be in their prime."

Primal raw protein to keep dogs in their prime

Primal promises raw nutrition that keeps pets in their prime. A few components of this commitment include:


  • Real, recognizable, high-quality ingredients

They only put the best in to get the best out. Primal's protein forward recipes include ingredients that best serve pets' ancestral needs.


  • Minimal processing to protect vital nutrients

    Primal's recipes are crafted to resemble a pet's natural diet, are minimally processed, and are not cooked under high heat, which preserves more vital nutrients.


  • Superior digestibility for better nutrition

    Raw, minimally processed foods provide superior digestibility so that pets can absorb nutrients for optimal nutrition.


  • Scientifically substantiated, protein-forward recipes

Primal's raw recipes are formulated with expertise by a Companion Animal Nutritionist.


Primal Complete and safe raw diet

Primal takes pride in crafting complete and balanced recipes made with real, whole foods that support pets' health and wellbeing. Their formulas are free from synthetic vitamins and minerals, ensuring that every ingredient serves a natural purpose. Committed to responsible sourcing, Primal uses only proteins raised without antibiotics, steroids, or added hormones. They carefully select certified USDA Organic fruits and vegetables, avoiding fillers such as corn, wheat, soy, legumes, and lentils. With dedication to quality and safety, Primal upholds the highest standards to provide pets with the best possible nutrition.


"We're committed to making raw nutrition more convenient and accessible for all pets and their parents."

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You can learn more about Primal and all their products on their website and follow them on social media, Facebook and Instagram, to keep up with all the latest Primal news!

DogRisk
DogRisk: the only independent and university-based research group in the world, which analyses the connections between diets, environmental factors and chronic diseases that affect dogs.

FUN FACT: According to the University of Helsinki’s DogRisk research, incorporating as little

as 20% raw food into a dog's diet provides significant health benefits, particularly in preventing allergies and atopy-related skin symptoms. A little goes a long way 🥳!


See the products in person and try them for your pet in your local Unleashed store, where every product is satisfaction guaranteed! Don't see an improvement after incorporating 20% raw into your pet's diet? We'll give you a refund! We can attest that our anecdotal stories over the past 20 years support the DogRisk study 100%!


Whether you try just a little, or 20%, or 100%, please consider trying out Primal food and/or treats and/or toppers/broths/milks for your dog(s) and/or cat(s) from Unleashed as this is how we keep Spring Fling going and going. Spring Fling is only possible with the support of our community supporting our sponsors and host, Unleashed.


Be sure to stop by the Primal booth at Spring Fling to say hi and say THANK YOU for their support. BONUS: Stopping by their booth will help you with the Scavenger Hunt, a FREE to play game where everyone wins something!


Don't miss meeting Primal Pet Foods at

Sunday, April 26, 2026

12-6 pm

at Koka Booth Amphitheatre!!


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Open Farm Pet Food - Kid Zone Sponsor!


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A big THANK YOU to Open Farm, a very popular brand in all Unleashed locations, for sponsoring our Kid Zone and Egg Hunt tote bags this year at Spring Fling.


Bounce Houses at Spring Fling

Thanks to Open Farm's generous sponsorship, we will have super-fun bounce houses for the kiddos, plus outdoor games and a coloring contest for the young at heart. All ages are welcome to play the games and compete in the coloring contest- there will be age categories! Look for the coloring pages, designed by local designers, near the bounce houses and the main stage!


Register for the Egg Hunt!

As one of our Tote Sponsors, Open Farm has helped make it possible for everyone who donates to the Egg Hunt to get a FREE tote bag pre-stuffed with goodies and ready to fill up with egg prizes! Be sure to Pre-Register for the Egg Hunt to secure your spot and get your bag! Several time slots have already sold out, so don't delay!


Now, back to our sponsor: OPEN FARM!


Open Farm is a favorite in all of our Unleashed stores. With options for cats and dogs from dry, to canned, to freeze dried and even bone broth and treats, there is an Open Farm product for every pet.


Open Farm has always prioritized sourcing meat that meets comprehensive animal welfare standards, ensuring that farm animals are treated with care and respect. This commitment not only promotes happier, healthier livestock but also results in higher-quality ingredients that pet owners can trust.


Beyond ethical sourcing, they take responsibility for their environmental impact, recognizing the importance of sustainable practices in pet food production. Their brand has made ambitious commitments across regenerative agriculture, carbon footprint reduction, and recyclable packaging, all aimed at creating a more sustainable future.


Open Farm is dedicated to transparency, ensuring that pet owners have access to all the information they need about what goes into their pet’s bowl. For every bag of Open Farm, they provide:

No antibiotics ever with cat

  • Geographic origin of every ingredient


  • Safety test results for each product


  • Third-party certification details


  • Carbon emissions associated with each product



Learn more about Open Farm's Mission to see why they are so popular at Unleashed!




Here's how their story started...


"When I rescued my first dog, Bella, I set out to find a natural, nutritious pet food that would help her grow happy, healthy and strong – and that aligned with my personal values. But at the time, it seemed every option was full of ingredients that seemed to compromise my animal welfare, sustainability and transparency standards. As an animal lover, not only did I want to provide my pet with the highest quality food, but I also wanted to ensure that it was made ethically, sourced from humane family farms that treated their animals with respect. I was disappointed in the options that were available, so alongside my husband Isaac and brother-in-law Derek, we started to explore what it would take to develop a pet food that met our standards – knowing there were likely many others who were seeking the same.


After years of research and hard work, we started Open Farm. Our goal was to do more than just change what our pet food contained; we wanted to completely rethink the way it was made. For us, that meant not only sourcing the highest quality ingredients, but also supporting farmers who treat their animals right, and providing full transparency to our customers.


It’s out of that vision that Open Farm was born—from the simple idea that pet food can both be good for your pet and do some good for farm animals and the environment, all at the same time."


-Jacqueline & Issac


Open Farm's Promise

Learn more about Open Farm diet options on their website, Facebook, and Instagram!


See the products in person and try them for your pet in your local Unleashed store, where every product is satisfaction guaranteed! 


Stop by their booth at Spring Fling to speak to someone from the Open Farm team and be sure to say THANK YOU for being a Major Sponsor and making the Kid Zone possible this year! BONUS: Stopping by their booth will help you with the Scavenger Hunt, a FREE to play game where everyone wins something!


Please consider trying out Open Farm food and/or treats for your dog(s) and/or cat(s) from Unleashed as this is how we keep Spring Fling going and going. Spring Fling is only possible with the support of our community supporting our sponsors and host, Unleashed.


Visit Open Farm at

Unleashed's 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 26, 2026

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2026:


 
 
 

OC Raw Food - Entertainment Sponsor!


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A massive thank you to OC Raw, a popular food at all of our Unleashed store locations, for sponsoring our Entertainment this year!! We are incredibly grateful for their support. Thank you, OC Raw!! We can't wait to see this year's two live, local bands:

  • 12-3 pm: Steve Hobbs and Friends- esteemed Jazz musicians with world-class vibist, Steve Hobbs

  • 3-6 pm: Cane Creek Rhythm Section- a fun "American/south" mix of blues, rock, country featuring original music & great covers too

Read more about the music lineup on their blog here: https://www.k9springfling.com/post/2026-live-entertainment


About OC RAW


OC Raw, also known as Olivia’s Canines is a family-owned business born from a personal mission of making the best possible nutritious natural food for their dogs for a reasonable cost. 


OC Raw believes in simple basics. They are passionate dog enthusiasts with a special love of miniature English bulldogs and Spanish Mastiffs. The local OC Raw customer base grew out of demand from fellow bulldog and mastiff loving enthusiasts, their friends and family, and word of mouth. Their humble beginnings were family get-togethers on the driveway to now manufacturing the food in a commercial kitchen certified and inspected by the CA Department of Food and Agriculture.


OC Raw Food Bowl

Their experience with dogs drove the formulations to have a purpose - more than just a balanced and complete diet. Each formulation includes a foundational blend of fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, apples, broccoli, spinach, acorn squash, beets, parsley, and blueberries, to meet the nutritional guidelines set by AAFCO. These ingredients are incorporated in consistent ratios, allowing for an easy transition between formulations.


The lamb is densest and designed to put good healthy weight on relatively fast when fed 3% of body weight. The Turkey & Produce contains the highest protein and lowest fat to build strong lean muscle mass on both young and old athletic dogs.


Why OC Raw?


Like you, the team at OC Raw loves their pets and wants to keep them healthy! Which is why one of the most important decisions is what to feed them. OC Raw is dedicated to simple basics. They have created complete and balanced products that are made from whole food nutrition. Each batch is made fresh to order, with machine help and packed by hand. Their ingredients are thoughtfully sourced with ingredients that are of only the best quality. All products are made in the OC Raw family-owned pet food commercial kitchen. Their brand is dedicated to making a difference in pets' lives with happy mealtimes and healthier lives!


"Better Ingredients, Better Food, Healthier Pets."



Visit the OC RAW website for more information and be sure to follow their social media accounts:  Facebook and Instagram.


You can stop into your local Unleashed Store,  with locations in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Wilmington, and Southport, NC to check out all of the OC RAW products in person! 


Be sure to stop by the OC RAW booth at Spring Fling and say THANK YOU for their support of Spring Fling and the rescue groups! BONUS: Stopping by their booth will help you with the Scavenger Hunt, a FREE to play game where everyone wins something! There will be scavenger hunt cards and a QR code to play digitally available at Spring Fling!


Please consider trying out OC RAW food and/or treats for your dog(s) and/or cat(s) from Unleashed as this is how we keep Spring Fling going and going. Spring Fling is only possible with the support of our community supporting our sponsors and host, Unleashed.


FUN FACT: According to the University of Helsinki’s DogRisk research, incorporating as little as 20% raw food into a dog's diet provides significant health benefits, particularly in preventing allergies and atopy-related skin symptoms. A little goes a long way 🥳!


Don't miss meeting OC Raw at

Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12-6 pm

at Koka Booth Amphitheatre!!


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2026:



 
 
 
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