In
Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of the gods. For David Levy,
(opposite, top right) Zeus is a very special Rottweiler who inspired
him to start Zeus & Company, an all-natural pet products
distributor based in the American Midwest. Zeus’s enthusiastic reaction
to the natural healthy pet foods David found for him convinced him to
start the business, which is now in its 13th year. Since its founding,
the company has been delivering healthy nutrition for animals, and
continuously invests in research and testing to ensure the highest
quality, most nutritious pet food.
Zeus & Company was the first all-natural pet product supplier in
the Midwest “I started the company when I had a hard time finding
nutritious food for my own dog and cats,” explains David, who is the
company’s president as well as its founder. The first facility opened
in Evanston, Illinois and has since expanded into California and
Minnesota. “Now more than ever, people are becoming educated and seeing
the numerous benefits of feeding all-natural healthy foods,” David
says. “We’re a very customer friendly company that prides itself on
educating the public and store owners.” He and his team provide
in-store training sessions and educational seminars at their facilities
as well as community events.
The company offers a long list of quality products for dogs and cats,
and David has added several new ones this year. Many are
environmentally friendly, and tailored to the animal’s personal needs.
“ACANA and ORIJEN foods are completely grain free, Bite O’ Blue treats
look and smell like blueberries and are great for a dog’s coat, while
Purr and Simple is a unique cat litter that absorbs and eliminates
odors without the use of fragrances or any other additives.”
Zeus also carries other quality products including The Pet Loo, the
exceptionally strong EZ Steps Leash, and a newly released Tick Key that
helps people search for and remove ticks from an animal’s coat.
The company also donates thousands of pounds of food each year to local
animal shelters and rescue groups. They even supplied food to the
canine and feline victims of Hurricane Katrina. Zeus & Company
supports local events and led the charge to raise $10,000 to care for
and train a Narcotics Detection and Tracking Canine. “Having this
canine team provides a unique opportunity to promote a safe community,”
says David, who is a former law enforcement officer. Since budgets are
tight across the country, Zeus & Company is helping other police
departments by providing police dogs with food and supplements.
David’s vast knowledge of all-natural foods came to the rescue when
Zeus was diagnosed with cancer of the spleen in August of 2005. Several
top veterinarians predicted Zeus had only two to six months to live.
David was determined to help his best
friend live longer, so he fed him a complete raw meat diet, and gave
him several supplements and vitamins. Zeus lived three more years until
his passing in August of 2008. Despite his loss, David is moving ahead
with enthusiasm. “It’s a great time to look to the future, make better
decisions on what you are feeding your animal, and try new products.”
He also makes sure everything his company sells meets the high
standards of his own dog, Lacey, and his cats, Clementine and Ginger.
Zeus may be gone now, but his legacy is alive and well!
In
Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of the gods. For David Levy,
(opposite, top right) Zeus is a very special Rottweiler who inspired
him to start Zeus & Company, an all-natural pet products
distributor based in the American Midwest. Zeus’s enthusiastic reaction
to the natural healthy pet foods David found for him convinced him to
start the business, which is now in its 13th year. Since its founding,
the company has been delivering healthy nutrition for animals, and
continuously invests in research and testing to ensure the highest
quality, most nutritious pet food.