Castor & Pollux Pet Works® again on Inc.’s fast-growing list

September 21, 2009

By: Castor & Pollux Pet Works

For immediate release Sept. 21, 2009

Castor & Pollux Pet Works® again on Inc.'s fast-growing list
Pet food brand named to list of top growth companies for third consecutive year

Clackamas, OR - Leading organic and natural pet products company Castor & Pollux Pet Works® has been named to Inc. magazine's list of fastest-growing companies again, earning the 615th spot on the 2009 Top 500/5000 listing.

This year's rankings are based on cumulative growth over five years ending December 2008, with Castor & Pollux revenues growing 465% for the period. This is the third consecutive year that Castor & Pollux has been named to the list, laddering up from the 665th spot in 2008, and 771st ranking in 2007.

A pioneer in organic food and treats, Castor & Pollux Pet Works was among the first pet food companies to comply with USDA National Organic Program regulations that apply to ingredients and packaging of organic human food.

Today, with the ORGANIX® and Natural Ultramix® lines of foods and treats, Castor & Pollux offers the market's most extensive collection of premium natural and organic pet products, all developed with a deep understanding of "pet parents" passionate about their pet's overall well-being.

"From all appearances, we've come a long way. But the fact is that we're just getting the motor warmed up - there's still a tremendous upside for the business," said Castor & Pollux "Top Dog" Shelley Gunton, who co-founded the business in 2000 with husband Brian Connolly.

Gunton cited the emergence of pet parents and the role pets now are assuming as family members as a key factor in Castor & Pollux' growth.

"Pet parents are applying increasingly higher standards to the quality, health and safety of the foods and treats they give their pet - as pet parents discover and align with brands that demonstrate a commitment to product integrity and quality, our opportunities grow," Gunton said. "Between certified organic products in our ORGANIX® line, and stringent test-and-retest procedures that we apply to all of our products, we're in a very strong position for today and the future."

"Plus, pet parents recognize and appreciate when a company reinvests in the pet community -- as we do in supporting organizations such as freekibble.com," Gunton said. Since becoming freekibble's founding sponsor last year, Castor & Pollux has donated more than 750,000 meals to feed hungry pets in shelters.

Castor & Pollux' ORGANIX foods have been named to independent natural pet authority Whole Dog Journal's list of top foods for six consecutive years, with the Natural ULTRAMIX line earning Whole Dog Journal honors the past two years.

About Castor & Pollux Pet Works
Founded in 2000, Clackamas, OR-based Castor & Pollux Pet Works is a passionate, independent, family company that offers a range of natural and organic food, treats and supplies for informed, conscientious pet parents. The company celebrates the love of pets in the family, and is committed to feeding pets in need. Through its Pet & Soul foundation, Castor & Pollux has donated more than $400,000 in food, financial aid and volunteer time to organizations including Guide Dogs for the Blind, Project Pooch, and AniMeals.

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