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.
Wyld’s Wingdom to Exhibit at H. H. Backer 2012 Christmas Trade Show & Educational Conference
Wyld’s Wingdom will showcase exotic and pet bird products at the H.H. Backer 2012 Christmas Trade Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), IL, October 12 – 14 , 2012. - September 21, 2012 - Wyld's Wingdom
Dirty Dog Teams Up with the Butte Humane Society to Protect the Dog Lovers Doing the Bidwell Bark
Dirty Dog Paw Spritz will be one of the featured sponsors at the Bidwell Bark Fun Run & Walk taking place at One Mile Recreation Area, Lower Bidwell Park, Chico, CA from 8 am to noon on Sunday, September 29th. The event is being put on by the Butte Humane Society. The goal at Butte Humane... - September 20, 2012 - Dirty Dog, Inc.
Wonder Pet Expo "Hoofs" Its Way to Dallas the Free, Fun-for-the-Entire Family Event - Including Your Pet - Makes Its Debut in Dallas
The Dallas Derby Devils (Roller Derby Team) will help host Wonder Pet Expo Dallas Oct. 20 at the Dallas Market Hall in Downtown Dallas. The event not only has free admission but free parking as well. Wonder Pet Expo Dallas is promoting animal health and wellness along with rescue and responsible pet ownership. - September 19, 2012 - Wonder Pet Expo
NADOI Launches Project Homecoming; Seeks to Woo Back Former Members
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) announces an effort to encourage former members to rejoin the organization. - September 18, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed to Represent Tangle Free 2 Dog Leash Invention to Industry
An innovative and effective new product that addresses a common problem for dog owners, the Tangle Free 2 Dog Leash, has been developed by Carroll W. Lenard of Athens, Louisiana. The invention's unique design provides its users with a solution to a very common annoyance related to walking multiple... - September 16, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Dog Obedience Classes to be offered this Fall
This fall, dog owners will be able to train their dogs with a professional trainer in Basic Dog Obedience classes hosted by Village Pets and Supplies. - September 15, 2012 - Wet Nose Pet Care
Steve Germain Dealership Joins with Humane Society to Host “Strut Your Mutt” in Naples, FL
Steve Germain’s Germain BMW of Naples is a proud host of the fifth annual “Strut Your Mutt” Halloween costume contest being held on October 20th, 2012. - September 15, 2012 - Steve Germain Motors
Sunshine Farms Pet Food Announces New China Distributor
Sunshine Farms Pet Food Company has appointed new China Distributor to represent their grain-free pet food on the Chinese market. - September 13, 2012 - Sunshine Farms Pet Food Company
Launch of Userfriendly Pond Supplies E-Commerce Website
LA Pond.com is an online distribution company that supplies pond and water garden products to professionals, retailers, and servicemen in the pond industry. Their 30+ years of experience installing, servicing, and maintaining ponds of all sizes and configuration, from traditional lily ponds to Japanese Koi ponds, gives LA Pond.com unique insight into the products that work best. - September 11, 2012 - LA Pond.com
Camp Bow Wow of Middlesex, NJ Installs Cutting Edge UVC Air Disinfecting Technology to Protect Dogs from Harmful Bacteria and Viruses
When it comes to your pet’s health, you can never be too careful. That’s why Camp Bow Wow, a doggie day care, boarding and grooming provider in Middlesex, New Jersey, has gone the extra mile to protect your dog from harmful bacteria and pesky viruses that can lead to illness and cause... - September 08, 2012 - Camp Bow Wow
Hearst Journalist and His Dog Will Give Pet Lovers and Pundits the Election Scoop in Epic Road Trip Across America
Traveling duo will offer social commentary on and off the campaign trail through the eyes of a Beagle dog and his politically naïve owner - September 08, 2012 - Hank Herman
Canine Crime Scene Investigation for Fun
Beastie Darlings and Canine PhD today announced Atlanta’s only Canine Crime Scene Investigation Fun Course from September 21-23 in Conyers. - September 08, 2012 - Beastie Darlings
Connecticut Animals Get a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) has been named the September 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. DAWS is a volunteer-powered non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of... - September 07, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Aquatic Life Wins 2012 Pet Product News International Editors’ Choice Award for Its 1W Expandable LED Fixture
Aquatic Life is pleased to announce its 1Watt Expandable LED fixture has been awarded the Pet Product News International Editors’ Choice Award for 2012. The editorial team at Pet Product News International reviewed more than 300 products before determining this year’s... - September 07, 2012 - Aquatic Life
Playtex Products, LLC Selects TFI Envision for Litter Genie™ Direct Mail Postcard
Platex Products, LLC selects TFI Envision to develop a direct mail postcard to introduce their new Litter Genie ™ cat litter disposal system to mass shoppers. - September 06, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
PetExp Coming to Fort Lauderdale, FL October 21, 2012 - "A ShowCase For All Of Man's Best Friends"
Fairy Fundraisers strives to promote the emphasis of community involvement, business networking, and highlighting their non-profit organizations. These are the individuals that provide a service to the community that is intangible and highly irreplaceable. PetExp is the medium that facilitates this for the pet world. - September 04, 2012 - Fairy Fundraisers
WeatherBeeta to Donate a Blanket to Each Equine Adopted Through Equine Network’s a Home for Every Horse
As part of a continued commitment to improving the welfare of horses, WeatherBeeta has announced that a portion of all proceeds from their customer’s purchase of any WeatherBeeta product will support an initiative to outfit horses recently adopted through Equine Network’s A Home for... - August 31, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
New Dog Clothes Designer Added at Swanky Critter
Swanky Critter Corp has taken on a new, trendy dog clothing designer for late summer and autumn designs. - August 30, 2012 - Swanky Critter Inc
Hilda Gurney Clinic Set for Ohio Event
US Dressage Federation clinician, two-time Olympian, and USDF Hall of Fame inductee Hilda Gurney will conduct a 2-day clinic at Cincinnati, Ohio Oct. 31st - Nov. 1st, sponsored by the America Trakehner Association. Participants and auditors are welcome. - August 28, 2012 - American Trakehner Association
Pet Care Professional from Animal Amour, Inc. to Appear at Quest for Excellence Convention in Austin Texas
Pet Care Professional to Appear at Quest for Excellence Convention in Austin Texas. Owner of Animal Amour, Inc. wins Pet Sitters International Premier Pet Sitter Getaway. Winner receives an all-expense paid trip to the Quest for Excellence convention in Austin, Texas. - August 26, 2012 - Animal Amour, Inc.
Wyld’s Wingdom to Exhibit at SuperZoo
Wyld’s Wingdom will showcase exotic and pet bird products at the SuperZoo National Show for Pet Retailers, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 11-13, 2012. - August 25, 2012 - Wyld's Wingdom
Voting Begins in Equine Network’s “Medals for the Rest of Us” Contest
Although the competition in London has come to a close, everyday horse people are still vying for glory as voting begins in the Equine Network’s “Medals for the Rest of Us” contest, sponsored by ZIMECTERIN® Gold, Purina Mills® and USRider®. To view the entries and to... - August 24, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
Win Prizes for Your Horse and Dog in the My Best Friends Photo Contest from the Equine Network's EQUUS Magazine
Calling all dog and horse owners. Have you ever captured a special moment or a funny interaction between a dog and a horse? Submit the photo to EQUUS magazine’s My Best Friends Photo Contest and you could win a prize package for your equine and canine friends from Doc’s Equine and... - August 24, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
Accessorize Your Pet with New Designer Collection of Cat Collars, Beds and Toy Scratchers at BudgetPetCare
BudgetPetCare.com, the leading online pet supplies store has added a new range of designer cat accessories on its website. Stylish and affordable, the new range of products includes cat collars, cat beds and cat toy scratchers. It is manufactured by the well established French company,... - August 23, 2012 - BudgetPetCare
Pet Product News Editors Choice Awards Honor Halo Spot’s Stew® Grain Free Dog and Grain Free Cat Dry Foods
Pet Product News recently announced that Spot’s Stew® Dry Dog-Grain Free Surf ‘n Turf and Spot’s Stew® Dry Cat Grain Free Hearty Chicken Recipe were both chosen to win the publication’s coveted Editors’ Choice award. While the publication received hundreds of submissions this year, only 43 products were selected for this honor. - August 22, 2012 - Halo, Purely for Pets
Donation of PTSD Service Dogs with 2,500 “Likes” on Facebook
Alpha K9 will be providing a PTSD service dog to a person in need for every 2,500 “Likes” on Facebook. The People targeted to receiving the service animal is a child, Veteran, Law Enforcement or any first-responder. Alpha K9’s current program is designed to donate up to 5 Service... - August 15, 2012 - Alpha K9
The Pet Professional Guild Welcomes Newest Member Time To Go Pet Care LLC
The Pet Professional Guild, a professional pet industry member-association that advocates for force-free dog training and pet care, announced today that Michelle Orr Motzenbecker of Time To Go Pet Care LLC has qualified for membership. - August 09, 2012 - Time To Go Pet Care LLC
Petropolis is First in St. Louis to Offer Personal Computers and Video Chat for Canine Guests
Petropolis Pet Resort in Chesterfield is the first boarding facility in St. Louis to offer personal computers for Skype video chat in all of their villas. - August 04, 2012 - Petropolis Pet Resort
26 Bars & a Band Receives Award for Best Leash for Their Avant Garde Retractable Leash
Watch these adorable pups and beautiful people model the Avant Garde retractable leash and see why Pet Business named it the Best Leash of 2011. - August 03, 2012 - 26 Bars @ a Band
The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org Partner with Rover.com
Lisa Halstead, Executive Director of GreaterGood.org, announced today that The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org have been selected as Preferred Partners of Rover.com’s Sit a Dog, Save a Life [tm] program. Sit a Dog, Save a Life™ enables participating Rover.com sitters, who can be... - August 02, 2012 - GreaterGood
Surviving the Dog Days of Summer
A little precaution will go a long way in helping your pets beat the heat. - July 30, 2012 - Time To Go Pet Care LLC
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Grows to 26 Locations
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leader in retail pet supplies and service, has grown to 26 franchise locations and has added grooming to 22 stores. - July 30, 2012 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Upward Dog Pet Sitting Now Open in Claymont, Delaware
Upward Dog Pet Sitting is officially open for business. The dog-walking and pet-sitting service company is located in Claymont, Delaware, and services North Wilmington and Southeastern Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Services provided include dog walking and in-home pet sitting for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and other small animals. - July 30, 2012 - Upward Dog Pet Sitting
Exclusive Website Comes to the Rescue of Thousands of Cats and Dogs
The answer to this problem is developing an efficient placement service that easily connects those who, for whatever reason can no longer keep their pets, with those who are interested in having a new pet. Typically, people have had to resort to newspapers, church bulletin boards, animal shelters and rescue shelters. Even worse are the larger websites which sell everything from antiques to video games, and where an animal in need of a new home is all but invisible. - July 26, 2012 - Home for my pet.net
Canine Massage Chicago Opens Doors with Two Locations, the First of Its Kind
A licensed human massage therapist for over 20 years, turned canine massage therapist for over 13 years, now offers canine massage, pet parent classes, behavior training and career training to the Chicagoland area in two facilities that opened in July 2012. - July 26, 2012 - Canine Massage Chicago
Dirty Dog Cleaning Up Hollywood
There is a Dirty Dog loose in Tinseltown, aiming to clean up celebrities that are sleeping with the enemy. Dirty Dog, Inc. has partnered up with Distinctive Assets to be one of the premiere sponsors of novelty gift bag items at the upcoming Hollywoof event. Hollywoof is an exclusive fundraising... - July 25, 2012 - Dirty Dog, Inc.
GoodPawsGoodCause.org Helps Charities “Speak” with Personalized T-Shirts
Now pet parents can give their dog or cat a voice and let them “speak” for the cause they care about. With Good Paws Good Cause personalized Fur A Home™, Fur A Cure®, and Fur The Earth™ T-Shirts , customers can add their pet’s photo, name or breed to the back of any shirt with $5.00 being donated to Good Paws Good Cause charities. In addition, local organizations can work directly with Good Paws Good Cause to create their own fundraising effort. - July 24, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
New All Natural Flea & Tick Repellent Spray for Dogs Grabs Attention of Dog Lovers and Gives Back to Dogs in Need
A Balanced K9 is announcing the launch of NatuRepel, an all natural chemical free spray for dogs battling fleas and ticks. It contains the highest quality essential oils that are custom blended and packaged in a recyclable bottle with trigger sprayer for the quick and easy application to dogs of all ages. NatuRepel is made out of love for their canine companions; and donates a portion of every sale to canine rescues to help those dogs looking for their forever homes. - July 22, 2012 - A Balanced K9
NewProductHelp.com Authors Innovative Presentation for Creel Cat Litter Box Invention
Cathey C., Florida resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create a dynamic and vivid online presentation for her Creel Cat Litter Box concept. A innovative new improvement on a widely used pet product, the Creel Cat Litter Box... - July 19, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Earth Heart, Inc., Doubles Number of Retailers Offering Their Products in Just Six Months
Over 200 retailers in the US and Canada now offer the full line of Earth Heart natural remedy mists for dogs. - July 18, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
Healing Path Offers Free Meditation Events to Connect Pets and Their Owners
To reinforce the special bond between people and their pets, Healing Path with Alice McCall is offering a free teleconference guided healing meditation, as well as an in-person meditation for those in the Western North Carolina. - July 18, 2012 - Healing Path with Alice McCall
GUND Seeks Puppy Love
Top Soft-Toy Company Launches "Top Dog" Contest; "Most Pinteresting Dog" Also Fetches Prizes - July 18, 2012 - GUND
Equine Network Launches “Medals for the Rest of Us” Contest
To reward hard-working horse lovers this summer, the Equine Network presents “Medals for the Rest of Us,” a contest sponsored by ZIMECTERIN® Gold, Purina Mills® and USRider®. - July 15, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
DiscoverHorses.com Launches Fran Jurga’s Discover London Olympics Blog
Fran Jurga, author of the popular 2010 DiscoverWEG blog and WorldRides blog for the Beijing Olympic equestrian events, returns to DiscoverHorses.com with an exclusive new blog--Discover London Olympics at www.discoverhorses.com/discover-leq-blog. The award-winning blogger has already created more... - July 15, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Authors Dynamic Online Presentation for Waste Drop Invention
Lloyd L., Louisiana resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an exciting online presentation for his Waste Drop invention. A simple yet effective new product designed to greatly benefit pet owners, the Waste Drop features a... - July 14, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Veterinary Technician Today Launched to Provide Answers for Aspiring Vet Techs
Free website provides helpful information about every aspect of the veterinary technician profession, from training requirements, to types of jobs available, to salary expectations, and more. - July 12, 2012 - Veterinary Technician Today
Dog Quality Launches Improved Line of Washable Dog Diapers, Wraps & Pads
Dog Quality, provider of products that improve the quality of life for older dogs, releases its next generation of washable dog diapers, wraps and pads to better manage the challenges of dog incontinence. - July 11, 2012 - Dog Quality Enterprises, Inc.
Chocolate for Paws
Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Norwalk has been named the July 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The 50-year-old non-profit animal organization runs a shelter for homeless or abused... - July 08, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Swanky Critter Adds Affordable Dog Clothes to Website
SwankyCritter.com has added an affordable line of dog clothing to its line of hand beaded dog collars and barrettes. - July 06, 2012 - Swanky Critter Inc
Helmets with Bling at Pet Boutique with Luxury Dog Clothes
Jessica Auria, owner of Rockstar Puppy, an online boutique that sells luxury dog clothes and accessories, has a new line of sparkly helmets for the summer. - July 04, 2012 - Rock Star Puppy Boutique