"Kroger Introduces 'Disney's Old Yeller' Chunk Dog Food"

[Bolo Boffin]

Good enough to be your dog's last meal:

Inspired by one of the most beloved movie classics of all time, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today introduced Disney's Old Yeller, a chunk style dog food now available at more than 2,500 stores around the country.

Disney's Old Yeller is a 100% complete and balanced product for dogs of all sizes. It is available in 50 lb. bags priced at $9.99-$11.99, depending on the geographic market. Two additional bag sizes will be introduced in June. Kroger plans to support the brand with an aggressive advertising and marketing campaign.

Released in 1957, Walt Disney's Old Yeller was the quintessential tale of a boy's love for his dog. Set amid the landscape of 1860s Texas, a young boy named Travis wants nothing to do with the lop-eared stray. But Old Yeller quickly proves himself a loyal friend, protecting the family and saving Travis' life. They soon become inseparable pals, sharing joyous experiences and learning valuable lessons about growing up.

"The movie is a timeless classic that transcends generations, and we believe this brand will appeal not only to original fans, but to the millions of Americans who share the same kind of special bond with their beloved dogs," said Barry Vance, Kroger senior corporate category manager.

[flvegan]

1. 50 lbs for $11.99? The ingredients must be crap.

Digest and by-products, no doubt. This shit probably isn't for any beloved dog any more than Ole Roy is.

[SmileyBoy]

6. Probably just dried corn and anuses. Nothing to howl home about.

[Spinzonner]

2. Why isn't there any Black Beauty dog food ?

[AntiCoup2K4]

3. Is that a wise name to market dog food?

I believe Old Yeller went crazy with rabies and had to have his head blown off. Not exactly a positive image for their product.

[stevedeshazer]

4. Gits me ever time when Travis hasta shoot his dog

*sniff*

[barbaraann]

5. I saw some "Collectible William Shatner Heinz Ketchup"

at the grocery store yesterday. Honest. I still can't know what to think about that!

[salvorhardin]

7. I noticed that too!

While waiting for my left-over meatloaf to reheat in the microwave a couple weeks ago I started reading the ketchup bottle and saw Collectible <insert name here cause I honestly can't remember> Celebrity Ketchup. This was just an ordinary plastic bottle of ketchup and the only thing different was the label. WTF is collectible about that?

[Spinzonner]

8. Really. Dijon Mustard is a better condiment for a ham

[barbaraann]

14. LOL!

By the way, I LOVE Capt. Kirk and was tempted. :D

[EC]

9. So feed this to your dog

he'll get rabies and we'll have to shot it? I think they better rethink that name...

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10. Socks Cat Food... for real...

as in the Clintons cat.

It was a novelty item sold in supermarkets during the "Socks" craze.

It was dry food packaged in a life size replica black and white cat statue/jug/container.

I wish I could find a picture of it.

[SW FL Dem]

11. You have to be kidding

I could never watch that film, didn't they have to shoot the dog in the end?

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

12. does it make your dog go rabid

and yew haveta shewt 'im"?

i always love the kids in the hall old yeller sketch, btw

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13. It's probably made from all the cattle that was destroyed...

because they were infected with "mad cow" disease.

"Shit... no sense letting all these dead cows go to waste, feed'em to the dogs". "Hell, stupid critters will eat anything".