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YORKIES — Shown are the couple’s Yorkies from left, Bella, Zoie and Pixie. Photo provided by Hope Eber.
EBER FAMILY PETS — The Ebers are focused on healthier pet food due to having Yorkies. Shown from left are Bella, Emie, Pixie, Faith and Zoie. Photo provided by Hope Eber.
HEALTHIER FOOD FOR PETS — Brian and Hope Eber encourage people to purchase healthier food for their pets. The couple sells several types of raw, natural food out of their booth at Mustard Seed Mercantile in Rochester, including Albright’s, based out of Fort Wayne. From left are Josh Krieg with Albright’s, Hope Eber and Brian Eber. Photo by Leah Sander.
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HEALTHY PET FOOD Rochester residents Brian and Hope Eber have always been devoted Yorkshire Terrier lovers — so much so they say it’s really them who have been “owned” by their precious Yorkies for nearly 30 years. Their passion for their pups took a transformative turn in 2017 when Hope Eber found a Facebook group called Cathy’s Yorkie Tips & Suggestions. Founded by Cathy Lanier, a certified carnivore nutritionist, the group offers invaluable insights into the health and wellness of dogs through species-appropriate diets.
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Hope Eber began following Cathy’s detailed protocols, backed by countless hours of research and education shared on the group’s page. The results were astounding. “Our Yorkies have never been happier and healthier,” Hope Eber shared. “I only wish I had known this information years ago for my first two Yorkies.” But the benefits of Lanier’s advice extend beyond Yorkies. Her group is designed for all breeds, and her mission to improve pet nutrition has inspired the Ebers to spread the word.
They sell species-appropriate dog and cat food at their booth at Mustard Seed Mercantile in Rochester. Among their offerings is Albright’s Raw Pet Food, a Fort Wayne-based company specializing in whole food, frozen raw pet food recipes for dogs and cats. Josh Krieg, co-owner of Albright’s, recently visited Rochester for an interview, sharing his passion for biologically appropriate pet diets. “It’s essential to choose food that pets are designed to eat based on their biology, species, and ancestry,” he explained.
Krieg also emphasized that “People should choose food for their pets that they are going to thrive on, not just survive on. It’s about extending the life of the pet and preventing chronic diseases and conditions, but it’s also about giving them a very high quality of life.” Lanier, joining the discussion via a call from Florida, emphasized the importance of raw, synthetic-free diets. Her dedication to pet nutrition began after her Yorkie, Pepe, tragically passed away from heartworm medication side effects. This Continued on page 3
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