Standard Shipping Cutoff for Christmas/Hanukkah 2016: December 9, 2:00 PM ETAs Race Foster and Marty Smith started their respective careers in the veterinary field over 50 years ago, they noticed a... Standard Shipping Cutoff for Christmas/Hanukkah 2016: December 9, 2:00 PM ETAs Race Foster and Marty Smith started their respective careers in the veterinary field over 50 years ago, they noticed a disturbing trend: the pet food and products available on the market were woefully behind the times. They became advocates for animals everywhere they could, writing books, starting a TV show and becoming the first vets in the country to offer free vaccinations and spaying and neutering services. They launched Doctors Foster and Smith in 1983 with one goal: to make America's pets happier and healthier. Today, they offer thousands of food products and accessories for everything from dogs and cats, to rabbits and ferrets, all at an affordable price.read more