Animals & Pets News
Enjoy the creature comforts with news about companies, retailers and leaders in the animal and pet care industry. Highlights include pet products and services, resources, accessories, research and partnerships of interest to animal and pet owners and those who cater to them.
Pet Butler Makes It on the Coveted List of the Top 50 Franchises to Own
In business for more than two decades, Pet Butler is a formidable franchise that has made it to the list of the top 50 franchises to own. - June 12, 2013 - Pet Butler
Sunday June 9th: Salem Dog Walk to Benefit Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation at Salem Common, MA
Lace up your shoes, leash up your four-legged friends and head to Salem Common this Sunday, June 9th to help Share The Vision®. The third annual Salem Dog Walk will be held from noon until 3 p.m. to benefit the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, New England’s only Guide Dog School. The... - June 09, 2013 - Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Austrian Startup Launches Peterest - Free Pet Photo Apps
Tractive develops iOS and Android apps and a web platform to upload and browse pet pictures. - June 07, 2013 - Tractive
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Offers Tips for Hurricane Preparedness with Pets
Preparing Before the Storm Hits Can be Key to Pet Safety - June 01, 2013 - NCVMA
Shelter Hope Pet Shop at Janss Marketplace Celebrates 500th Pet Adoption
The band, Player is scheduled to perform a rare upcoming benefit concert on Monday June 3rd at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA, to benefit Shelter Hope Pet Shop, a non-profit organization celebrating their 500th shelter pet adoption. - May 28, 2013 - Shelter Hope Pet Shop
Bay Area Veterinary Hospital Hosts Pet Disaster Preparedness Seminar
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care is teaming up with the San Ramon Fire Department to host a free community seminar on how to plan to care for your pet in case of a disaster. - May 24, 2013 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
Perfect Pet Skin Solve Dog Skin Problems at a Fraction of Veterinary Costs
For too long, canine skin problems have caused dogs to scratch their ears and owners to scratch their heads as they search for an economical solution to dog skin problems( http://www.perfectpetskin.co.uk/ ). Thankfully the online retailer Perfect Pet Skin now offers medicinal canine products at... - May 24, 2013 - Perfect Pet Skin
King of Prussia Based, Sue’s Pet Pampering, Offering Welcoming Cat Boarding Environment
Based in King of Prussia, dog and cat boarding specialists, Sue’s Pet Pampering, offers pet owners across the King of Prussia, Audubon and West Norriton areas a professional service for days when they are away from their home. Their pet boarding facility provides a home away from home for... - May 19, 2013 - Sue’s Pet Pampering
Cleanicity Brings the Stikitty Base — a Simple, Attractive Fix for Cat Litter Messes — to the Worldwide Crowd
Cleanicity LLC announces the launch of an Indiegogo campaign today to fund the development of a stylish Base for its award winning, paw-cleaning cat litter mat, the Stikitty. - May 14, 2013 - Cleanicity
Free Clinic for Riders and Sporthorse Breeders
German bloodline historian Erhard Schulte will offer a May 18-19 "Form for Function" clinic in North Florida. - May 12, 2013 - American Trakehner Association
New Premium Deep Sand Bed Aragonite Substrate Available for Reef Aquariums
"Gawd!!!!!! If I had had access to that (EcoReefDSB) material when I was setting up my reef tank, I would have figured I had died and gone to heaven....material that fine is heaven sent." - Dr. Ron Shimek, Ph.D., author of "Deep Sand Bed Secrets." - May 11, 2013 - West Mariculture, Inc.
Greenboxmarket.com Encourages Healthy Nutrition for Your Pets, with Zuke’s
Zuke’s values of active living and a healthy lifestyle with our dogs and cats. Chosen for their natural and wholesome pet food products, Green Box Market is excited to offer a great selection. Zuke’s products include the finest meats, premium grains, high quality oils and the freshest fruits and vegetables, all combined to keep your pets healthy and top-performing. - May 09, 2013 - GreenBoxMarket.com
Hurricane Nominated for PetSafe “Bark for Your Park” Contest
Hurricane, Utah has been nominated for the PetSafe "Bark for Your Park" contest with a chance to win a $100,000 dog park. - May 09, 2013 - Because Animals Matter
Aquatic Life Introduces Three-Stage RO Units-Providing Economical Filtered Water with a Small Footprint
Aquatic Life, LLC has introduced a new reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system, RO Buddie™, which provides economical filtered water using a three-stage system. Using carbon and sediment cartridges with a central membrane, the RO Buddie™ removes harmful substances such as heavy... - May 08, 2013 - Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life Introduces New Programmable XS High PAR LED Marine Fixtures - Generating Natural Aquarium Habitats with a Click of a Mouse
Aquatic Life, LLC has introduced a new line of XS High PAR LED Marine fixtures that operate through the use of built-in controllers that use firmware to control multiple channels of the LED lights from your computer. - May 08, 2013 - Aquatic Life
FlipFlop® Dogs Begins Franchising
FlipFlop® Dogs is an alternative to kenneling. The Florida-based home dog care concept plans national growth. - May 07, 2013 - FlipFlop Dogs
Pet Butler Improves Website to Better Support Its National Customer Base
25 years in the business and still making waves, Pet Butler’s new website showcases its incredible pet waste cleanup service in a new light. - May 07, 2013 - HomeTask
May and June Pet Supply Drive for Doney Memorial Pet Clinic
Pet supply donation box will be available at each Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle location during the month of May and June to benefit Doney Memorial Pet Clinic. - May 04, 2013 - Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle
More Than 240 Rescue Groups and Shelters Win Grants and Prizes in The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenge
More than 240 rescue groups in United States, Canada, and elsewhere are receiving letters this week to let them know that they were winners in GreaterGood's The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com. The winning shelters and rescue groups will receive grants... - May 03, 2013 - GreaterGood
Dr. Ian Dunbar, the Dog Trainers' Trainer, Announces a New Seminar and Workshop Tour for the East Coast in June 2013
Dr. Ian Dunbar will give a series of dog training seminars and workshops on the East Coast in June 2013. Dr. Dunbar is peerless in the field of pet dog training and behavior and has been hugely influential in the rise of positive dog training methods that are enjoyable and effective for the entire family. As a seasoned presenter who has performed at hundreds of events, his seminars and workshops are uniquely educational and enjoyable, and they often sell out. - April 30, 2013 - Dr. Ian Dunbar
Job Training for Small Dogs: Port Chester Obedience Training Club Presents Its Newest Class, the Civilized Small Dog
The Civilized Small Dog is a new dog training course offered by Port Chester Obedience Training Club in White Plains, NY starting on May 12, 2013. Registration is open now. Taught by Diane Podolsky, CPDT-KA, CTC, the class is designed to prepare Westchester’s small dogs for summer travel and outdoor dining this spring and summer, meeting the needs of pet parents who love taking their small dogs with them everywhere they go. - April 30, 2013 - Port Chester Obedience Training Club
Pet Product Creator, Charles & Chubs Pet Furnishings, Turns to Kickstarter to Help Fund Startup
C&C Pet Furnishings aims to bring their new style of pet beds to the public. Their idea of a pet bed is more than just a pillow on the floor but a piece that can double as a decoration for your home. - April 24, 2013 - Charles & Chubs Pet Furnishings
Pennyroyal Studio Announces “Daddy” Paw Print Earrings with Cesar Millan
Pennyroyal Studio to release new jewelry design collaboration with Cesar Millan. The new "Daddy" Paw Print Earrings will benefit the Cesar Millan Foundation. - April 23, 2013 - Pennyroyal Studio
NewProductHelp.com Creates Powerful Online Presence for Nannycat Invention
Donna D., Texas resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an informative visual presentation for her Nannycat invention. An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem for those caring for kittens, the Nannycat... - April 18, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
Canine Kindergarten Hosts a Fun Night to Benefit the Magic Bullet Fund
Canine Kindergarten, a dog daycare and boarding facility, will be hosting “Canine Connections to Fight Canine Cancer,” a fundraising event to benefit the Magic Bullet Fund. Veterinarians from the Yorktown Animal Hospital will be in attendance to offer advice to dog owners, and Laurie... - April 17, 2013 - Canine Kindergarten
Silken Suri Alpaca Ranch Celebrates National Alpaca Month; Free Alpaca Seminar Offered on Grand Reopening Day at Silken Suri
In honor of National Alpaca Month, Silken Suri Alpaca Ranch, LLC announces its grand reopening in Castle Rock, CO. Silken Suri is offering a free seminar for prospective alpaca owners entitled “Getting Started with Alpacas” on Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12pm. - April 16, 2013 - Silken Suri Alpaca Ranch, LLC
Good Horse Products Distributes the New Equi Ping to Tie Horses Safely
Equi-Ping: an easy safety release for tying horses. - April 14, 2013 - Good Horse Products
A New Alliance for Pet Shelter Funding and Awareness: Be the Next Generation of Pet Heroes
Jusani Culture, an organization founded to raise awareness and funds for non-profit U.S. animal shelters, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its redesigned homepage and the introduction of a new, corresponding fundraising model intended to better help more shelters in a shorter period of... - April 06, 2013 - Jusani Culture
Earth Heart’s Canine Calm Selected as Featured Product in Pawalla’s Delivery of Hand-Picked, All-Natural and Organic Dog Products for April
Canine Calm reviewed and selected by Pawalla’s pet nutritionist to be featured in their April product selection to subscribers. - April 04, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
Bohemian in Fur: Growler Goods Unleashes Bohemian-Style Dog Products Hand-Crafted in California
Newly launched Growler Goods creates an eco-friendly lifestyle for dogs where tipis rule and the den instinct thrives. - April 03, 2013 - Growler Goods
Horse&Rider Ride More Tour Partners with Brighton Feed & Saddlery to Offer Equine Know-How, Prizes & Saddle Fitting
Experts, Giveaways at Brighton Feed & Saddlery Store April 5 - April 03, 2013 - Equine Network, LLC
RALF (Restoration Aquatic Life Filtration) Provides a New Solution During a Power Outage to Help the 13 Million Households with Aquariums Sustain Healthy Aquatic Life
Health- Tech Sales is the first company to offer battery powered multi-stage filtration (patent pending) which can be used during power outage emergencies. RALF will make its debut at Booth G5 at the Marine Aquarium Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California on April 6 - 7, 2013. - April 02, 2013 - Health-Tech Sales, LLC
Living With Wolves Announces Dog Agility Training Demo Weekend
Living with Wolves the Surrey based Dog Training Company has announced that it will be demonstrating dog agility training during a two day open clinic to address "Doggy Dilemmas" at Secretts Garden Centre Godalming, Surrey. Dog agility is becoming increasingly popular with agility... - March 31, 2013 - Living With Wolves
Ten Dog Grooming Tips for Home Groomers from the Pros at Shaggy Chic
Acclimating your dog to baths and handling is the most important part of creating a successful grooming experience for your dog, according to Shaggy Chic Inc.’s Top Dog, Kelly Petersen. “Most of us dog lovers at some time in our lives have experienced chasing down a wet dog,” she... - March 28, 2013 - Shaggy Chic Inc.
Austin Dog Alliance Celebrates Its "New Hope Ranch" in Cedar Park with Grand Opening Gala
The nonprofit Austin Dog Alliance, known for its therapy-dog work with youth on the autism spectrum, will celebrate opening its 7-acre campus with music, magic, and a silent auction on March 23. - March 21, 2013 - Austin Dog Alliance
CatnipnBones.com Launched - Offers Top Quality and Unique Pet Products
CatnipnBones.com is a website devoted to providing high quality and unique pet products at great prices. - March 21, 2013 - CatnipnBones.com
Texas Leads the Nation in Fatal Dog Attacks; Dog Bite Victims' Group Releases Report: Texas Dog Bite Fatalities, January 1, 2005 to February 17, 2013
34 Texas dog bite fatalities were recorded during this period; more than any other state. Pit bulls were responsible for 76% of the total recorded deaths. Impediments to reduce these deaths include the One Bite rule and the 1991 statewide measure that prohibits breed-specific laws. - March 20, 2013 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
24th Annual America’s Family Pet Expo Returns to OC Fairgrounds, April 19 – 21
Showcasing thousands of pets, products and the people who love them with animal demonstrations, interactive pet shows and competitions. - March 19, 2013 - America's Family Pet Expo
Grand Opening of The Dazzling Dog
Welcome to The Dazzling Dog of Nashua, located at 9 Main Street, Nashua, NH for trendy owners and stylish pets. The Grand Opening of The Dazzling Dog will be Saturday, March 30th. The Dazzling Dog is home to the hottest trends in canine couture to enter Nashua! Keeping up with the latest pet... - March 16, 2013 - The Dazzling Dog
Owner of Pup Protector Nearly Killed Trying to Save Dog; Starts a Movement
Simple Solutions for a Serious Problem. Lighted dog leashes and collars. - March 16, 2013 - Pup Protector
26 Bars & a Band Gets Up Close and Personal with Its Latest Retractable Leash Collections
With their latest collections of Avant Garde retractable leashes, 26 Bars & a Band shows how personalized and fun it can be to walk the dog. - March 11, 2013 - 26 Bars @ a Band
Portland Mutt Strut Continues to Win Spot Magazine's “Top Dog” Award for Best in the Business Dominating Pet Sitter Category for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Portland Mutt Strut, LLC, a local woman-owned professional dog walking and pet sitting company, has won Spot Magazine’s 2013 Top Dog Award for Best in the Business based on most popular votes. Portland Mutt Strut is an Oregon-licensed, insured and bonded... - March 10, 2013 - Portland Mutt Strut, LLC
Mainely Urns Now Offering Seven Lines of Pet Caskets
Mainely Urns & Memorials, a leader in the memorial products market, has introduced seven unique lines of pet caskets available on their website at www.mainelyurns.com. From biodegradable pet caskets to impenetrable pet caskets, pet owners have a wide variety to choose from. Pet caskets can be used in a cemetery, garden or back yard. Making the final resting place for a dog or cat can provide important resolution and closure to the grieving process. - March 08, 2013 - Mainely Urns and Memorials
UnleashMagazine.com Launches "My Dog's A Star!"
Unleash Magazine is celebrating everyday people and the dogs they love in their new addition called, "My Dog's A Star!" - March 07, 2013 - Unleash Media Group
America's Premier Dog Barkery Present New Line of Gourmet Doggie Treats
Give A Doggy A Bone Now Offers New Line of Treats Based on Popular Human Confectionaries and Assorted Popular Culture Foods - March 07, 2013 - Give A Doggy A Bone
Paws In Training Inc. Releases Woof It Up™ Training Book
Local Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist Offers a Comprehensive Training Guide for Dog Owners - March 06, 2013 - Paws In Training
Las Vegas-based Shaggy Chic Inc. Opens for Business at Tivoli Village
Kelly Petersen has opened Shaggy Chic Inc. an eco-friendly pet salon and showroom filled with products created for pet owners. Located at Tivoli Village in Las Vegas, Shaggy Chic offers spa and grooming services and a signature line of salon, cookie and jerky foods for pets. “I founded... - March 01, 2013 - Shaggy Chic Inc.
Equitrekking.com Launches EquineLUX Saddle Pad Sweepstakes
Equitrekking.com announces a brand new contest with EquineLUX to win luxury, high-performance saddle pads. - March 01, 2013 - Equitrekking
Local Pet-Sitting Business Takes Part in Professional Pet Sitters Week, March 3-9, 2013.
Wag Wagon Pet Services encourages pet owners and pet lovers alike to celebrate Professional Pet Sitters Week, March 3-9, 2013. This international week of recognition seeks to educate pet owners about the advantages of in-home pet care, as well as to encourage the public to explore professional pet sitting as a viable and rewarding career opportunity. - February 28, 2013 - Wag Wagon Pet Services
Greater New York Pet Expo Seeking Vendors, Speakers, Demonstrations, Publicity Partners and More
100+ exhibitors, low-cost vaccinations, mega-adoption event, agility course and obedience demos, training tips, pet costume contest & more attracts thousands of pet lovers to this annual free event at the Nassau Coliseum. - February 27, 2013 - Amazing Pet Expos