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Celebrity chef goes to the dogs

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Television host, self-taught chef and fellow pit bull owner Rachael Ray will expand her brand name to the pet care aisle of grocery and specialty stores with the launch of her Nutrish line of dog foods and treats.

According to a MarketWatch.com report, Ray's proceeds will be donated to Rachael's Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk animals through adoption, medical care and educational programs, along with training and outreach initiatives.

"It seemed like not a lot of extra time to donate to something that could potentially raise millions of dollars for championing these little creatures that can't speak for themselves," Ray said in an interview with the Associated Press.

Ray is a long-time advocate for animal welfare and has often discussed pet nutrition on her daily syndicated talk show, in her monthly magazine and on her cable cooking show. Earlier this year she produced a special, "Rachael Ray Feeds Your Pets," on the Food Network.

"I love my dog Isaboo and as a member of my family I need to make sure that she eats as well as the rest of us," Ray is quoted in the MarketWatch report. "With the launch of Nutrish, I now have the opportunity to share with other pet lovers some of her favorite meals, flavors and special treats."

A line of food products for cats is also planned.

(Associated Press photo)

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[July 28, 2008 3:01 PM]

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I was given one of her cookbooks. She could put a picture of a dog on the cover and leave the recipes the same

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