Bones 2 Go! in Houston meets rising demand for raw pet nutrition
What started as a homemade solution to feed her own pets turned into a successful business for Tracey Rentcome, founder of Bones 2 Go!, a raw pet food company rooted in passion for pet nutrition. Following the raw food movement in the late 1990s, Rentcome began crafting raw meals for her pets and those of her friends. As the demand grew she launched Bones 2 Go! in 2003.
The details: Through her own experience switching from commercial pet food to homemade pet food, Rentcome said there was a noticeable change in her pets overall health. The original acronym for the raw pet food diet is the BARF diet, Rentcome said, which stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food, and is a raw feeding approach for pets, that emphasizes a diet mimicking what their ancestors would have eaten in the wild.
What they offer: Through Bones 2 Go!, a business where products are tested by her own pets before they hit the shelf, Rentcome facilitates pet nutrition.
Altered States Wellness offers float therapy, cold plunge in Vintage Park
Altered States Wellness, an experiential wellness studio, opened for service in Vintage Park on Aug. 25, business officials confirmed.
What they offer: Owner Justin Kennington said the wellness studio is meant to help combat stress, anxiety and burnout through science-backed therapies. The business offers services such as float therapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, cold plunge and compression boots. Officials said Altered States Wellness was created to make holistic wellness more accessible and approachable for today’s overworked and high-performing individuals.
What's next: A grand opening party for Altered States Wellness will be held Sept. 6, where guests will get free mini sessions of some services, guided tours of the float suites and a free gift for the first 50 visitors, according to an Aug. 19 news release.
Leah Barton to head Harris County Public Health as executive director
After serving more than a year as Harris County Public Health’s interim director, Leah Barton was officially appointed to lead the county’s public health department.
Quote of note: “Over the past year, I’ve had the great privilege of leading Harris County Public Health,” Barton said in a Sept. 2 news release. “During that time, we have opened new health hubs, expanded mobile care, strengthened support for families, and responded to public health challenges across our community. These efforts reflect our shared commitment to making health services more accessible, connected, and responsive to the needs of the people we serve.”
Zooming out: Barton was first tapped to serve in the interim role in 2024 after former HCPH Executive Director Barbie Robinson was removed from her position last August.
