Bobbi Jo Forte
Germantown, New York
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. I have been an animal lover since I was a small child.
At a young age I realized and appreciated animals and valued their companionship and
contributions to the world. I knew somehow my life's journey would take me into the field of
animal wellness and luckily it has.
In 1997 after moving to Arizona, I was forever changed when I began volunteering for a local
animal rescue organization. Until that time I had never known the true depth of how shelter
animals struggled or just how many animals were abandoned, abused, neglected or euthanized.
I also gained immense appreciation and respect for the people who dedicated their lives to
starting and running these organizations. Since then my life has been devoted to helping in
every way possible.
In 2003, after rescuing a sick and abused German Shepherd named "Chance", I started a natural
pet supplement company. With the help of several specialists, doctors and vets, we made By
Vets Only a reality. Our products can be found at www.byvetsonly.com.
Since its launch, By Vets Only has helped thousands of dogs who were crippled by or whose
lives were adversely affected by arthritis, hip dysplasia and other joint related problems.
Even though my company has enriched the lives of many animals, I still wanted to do more.
From my experience working with shelters and rescues, I realized that the hardest thing to do
while rescuing animals is to fundraise, and since money is such an important factor in a
successful effort, I wanted to create a program which could make that job easier and fun.
So began our journey to create the Animal Shelter Store.
I hope you enjoy your fundraising experience with Pet Commerce Direct. We are here to help you
in any way possible and to assist your noble effort of savings animals.
On a personal note, in 2005 I moved from Arizona to upstate NY where I now live in the
Catskills with my husband Anthony, and daughter Morgan. We share our life with several rescued
animals which include 3 dogs, 5 cats, 3 goats, 2 chickens and a pot bellied pig.
Sincerely,
Bobbi Jo Forte
