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.

Harthill Stud Brings a Competitive Edge to the World of Sports Horse Breeding

The Cheshire-based Harthill Stud celebrates its official Launch Event on Monday 9th April for members of the general public, and Tuesday 10th April for press and industry figures. Monday 9th April will see Olympic long-listed Event Rider Oliver Townend and International Dressage Rider Emile Faurie showcase the equine stars in a display not to be missed. - April 06, 2012 - Bolesworth Estate

Earth Heart, Inc. Launches New Website

Earth Heart’s new website offers expanded information on aromatherapy and health, retail locations, and spotlights the nonprofit partner program. - April 03, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.

Pretentious Puppy Launches New Boutique for the Couture Canine

Pretentious Puppy Boutique has launched their new online store. The Boutique features the top designers in the world of canine couture. - March 31, 2012 - Pretentious Puppy Boutique

One Source Horse Website Enables Connectivity for Equestrians

New Equine Management website allows horse owners, trainers and other equine professionals to stay connected. - March 30, 2012 - One Source Horse, LLC

Abby and Keely Hughes aka "West Hartford CT Little Dog Nannys" Receive Their First Client: Zeke

West Hartford Connecticut's youngest entrepreneurs may in fact be Abby and Keely Hughes. After working for over a year to get their own puppy, a tiny Pappillon named Rasa, they decided they love dogs so much that they wanted to help others care for their dogs. - March 26, 2012 - The Little Dog Nanny

Dog Vacay Not a Threat to House Sitters According to the House Sitting Couple

House Sitters offer a better deal, writes The House Sitting Couple in response to news of Dog Vacay’s funding. - March 23, 2012 - The House Sitting Couple

Second Annual Virtual Easter Egg Hunt for Organic Dog Treats Begins

Eggs hold discounts of up to 40% off for entire line of homemade, organic pet treats; new Barkers Easter Baskets now available for gifting to a favorite dog - March 23, 2012 - The Barkers Dozen

Sixty-Nine Rescue Groups Receive Challenge Grants at The Animal Rescue Site

In the first voting round of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 2012 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, sixty-nine shelters and rescue groups took home $75,000 in grants to help animals. The Animal Rescue Site is part of the GreaterGood Network of websites that allow people to... - March 23, 2012 - GreaterGood

Best Leash of 2011

26 Bars & a Band has a new award to add to their collection. For their 10th anniversary, Pet Business Magazine celebrated the industry’s most exciting and innovative products and awarded 26 Bars & a Band the honor in the dog leash category for their Avant Garde Retractable... - March 18, 2012 - 26 Bars @ a Band

Announcing the Opening of Splash Central, New Dog Swimming Pool at Doggie Central

Doggie Central, one of the leaders in cage-free boarding and daycare in Los Angeles, is pleased to announce the opening of a swimming pool for dogs called “Splash Central.” Visitors to the doggie daycare center will now have a new fun addition, “Splash Central” where dog’s can swim with an experienced canine swim coach who is in the water at all times, plus there will be dock diving, senior swims and introductory to advance level swim classes. - March 17, 2012 - Doggie Central

Cleanicity Relieves the Itch with Furbliss, the Innovative Pet Massager and Back Scratcher in One

Cleanicity, the leading makers of innovative pet products inspired by clean freaks, launches the Furbliss, the only combination massager and back scratcher for dogs and cats. - March 17, 2012 - Cleanicity

Are Retractable Leashes Dull? Meet matte

The face of retractable leashes have changed in recent years sporting beautiful prints in glossy finishes; thanks to 26 Bars & a Band who created the Avant Garde leash collection. With a focus on pet owners and their unique style, Meet matte is the latest development in the award winning series. - March 16, 2012 - 26 Bars @ a Band

Electronic Dog Fence Service in Schenectady Teams with SEO Marketers to Help More Pet Owners

Pet owners looking for electric dog fences to safely confine their dogs outside will soon be enjoying quicker and easier online access to a local dog fencing company. - March 16, 2012 - Pet Stop of Eastern New York

Best Canister Vacuum List Released by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor

Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published its 2012 list of the Best Canister Vacuums. The list helps consumers quickly identify the best machines for their cleaning needs. - March 15, 2012 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor

Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter to Offer Pet-Care Classes

Beginning in mid-March, the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter will begin offering classes for dog and cat lovers. Classes are $10 each and cover such subjects as “Basic Cat Care,” and “Pet First Aid and CPR.” These classes are open to the public. New classes will be added each... - March 14, 2012 - The Hermitage Cat Shelter

Warm Weather Brings Danger to Pets

Each year, as the weather warms and people open their windows, Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center treats dozens of cats and dogs who have jumped out of windows or fallen off decks and balconies. A few simple steps can avoid serious consequences for pets and costly veterinary bills for their owners. - March 14, 2012 - Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (CVESC)

America’s Family Pet Expo to Salute Hollywood Pets at 2012 Event

World Pet Association announces “Salute to Hollywood Pets” theme for the 23rd Annual America’s Family Pet Expo in Orange County April 20-22. - March 08, 2012 - World Pet Association

Pet Owner Tips and a New Book from Dr. Al Plechner Highlighting 50 Years as Veterinarian

Dr. Al Plechner, a veterinarian with 50 years of experience has a new book and pet owner tips for everything from choosing a pet to vaccinations. His work has helped him decode the causes for allergies, vaccinations not working, and many other diseases that can result from hormonal imbalances. - March 08, 2012 - Smart Health Talk

GoodPawsGoodCause.org Introduces Fur the Earth™ Dog Soap. A New "Green" Pet Product Just in Time for Spring

Fur The Earth™ Dog Soap is an all-natural soap that soothes skin and helps to combat fleas. Made exclusively for GoodPawsGoodCause.org by Miss Debbie’s Soap in Throop, PA, each homemade bar offers a “green” alternative to shampoo applications. Available for sale at GoodPawsGoodCause.org and MissDebbieSoap.com, Fur The Earth™ Dog Soap and all of the branded merchandise at GoodPawsGoodCause.org supports non-profit organizations. - March 07, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC

True-Dose To Display Pet Nutraceuticals at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim on March 9-11

True-Dose will showcase various liquid pet nutraceuticals to distributors/brokers, chain retailers and independent grocers from around the country at Natural Products Expo West. - March 04, 2012 - True-Dose

The Pet Engineer Radio Talk Show Launches Its Unique Pet Product Review

The Pet Engineer Radio Show announces its unique pet product review to bridge the public to the pet industry by assisting pet businesses to increase their visibility. - March 03, 2012 - The Pet Engineer Radio Show

Davey Jones Interview Will Air on Animal Radio®

An interview recorded before Monkees' Davey Jones untimely death will air on the nationally syndicated Animal Radio® show. Davey Jones had been scheduled to guest as part of the Season of Stars on Animal Radio®. So far, the celebrity lineup has included Betty White, Elayne Boosler,... - March 03, 2012 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC

Fido, Answer the Phone - It’s Housetraining Hotline Calling. The Cultured Canine Announces Its New Telephone Consulting Service, Housetraining Hotline

Housetraining Hotline is a new dog training service offered by The Cultured Canine, owned by Diane Podolsky, CPDT-KA, CTC. Anyone, anywhere can get expert dog training advice by phone so they can successfully housetrain their puppy or dog. The company's mission is to promote the housetraining of all dogs. - March 01, 2012 - The Cultured Canine, LLC

Sergeant's Unleashes Fiproguard™ MAX and Pronyl OTC™ MAX Flea and Tick Control

Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. has unleashed the latest technology available for eliminating fleas and ticks. Sentry® Fiproguard™ MAX and Sergeant’s® Pronyl OTC™ MAX are the newest in Sergeant’s line up of topical flea and tick treatments. The new products... - February 29, 2012 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products

GreaterGood Network Launches E-Books Division with Animal Rescue Stories

GreaterGood Network Publishing launched on February 6 with a title sure to please pet lovers: 100 Heartwarming Stories From The Animal Rescue Site. - February 22, 2012 - GreaterGood

Zeus's Doghouse Presents New Miniature Pinscher Lover Pages on Squidoo

Zeus's Doghouse has released four new web pages on Squidoo. Miniature Pinscher and dog lovers have more options to surf for information regarding Min Pin training or dog training in general (http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-train-your-min-pin): dog gear for small dog breeds (http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-outfit-your-min-pin), human gear with Min Pin logos (http://www.squidoo.com/min-pin-favorite-things), and general information about Miniature Pinschers (http://www.squidoo.com/zeus-diaries). - February 21, 2012 - Zeus's Doghouse

Victoria Stilwell Reveals to Vegan Petman the Importance of Responsible Breeding

Star of Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or the Dog” Talks with Vegan Petman (Steven Spitz) at the Westminster Dog Show 2012 - February 20, 2012 - Big Apple Pet Supply

Local Animal Rescue Saves Beagle and Then Raises Money for Her Surgery to Walk

Stella is a beagle pup who was bounced around to two different shelters before being spotted by Operation Ava's rescue coordinator. Stella has a disorder where her knee-caps are misplaced, and she cannot walk properly. Operation Ava has raised enough money for Stella to get the surgery she needs and hopefully, with Operation Ava's help, a new family to love her! - February 19, 2012 - Operation Ava

Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc. to Partner with Vet in Recognition of Spay Day USA

Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc. partnering with vet to offer reduced pricing of spaying/neutering your pet in recognition of Spay Day USA on February 29. - February 18, 2012 - Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association

My Pet Warehouse Website Steadily Becoming Man’s Best Friend

Melbourne pet supplies specialists My Pet Warehouse recently brought their unique approach to pet products online. Their website betters all other competitors in pricing, and takes a unique approach to ensuring the largest range of products are stocked, with the highest associated service standards. - February 17, 2012 - My Pet Warehouse

NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Adjustable Aquarium Divider Invention to Licensees

William P., Colorado resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Adjustable Aquarium Divider invention to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet useful new product for aquarium owners, the Adjustable Aquarium... - February 17, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.

Pack up the Pooch; America’s Family Pet Expo Announces Fido Friday

This year, four-legged members of the family are invited to partake in the fun at the OC Fair and Event Center - Friday, April 20 - February 17, 2012 - World Pet Association

Pet Industry’s Purple Pebble Joins Fashion Week’s Code Purple Event February 16th

Purple Pebble Supplies Mood Designer Fabric’s Celebrity Canine with Bedding and Toys at Code Purple Event; Offers Product Discounts to Event Attendees and Percentage of Sales Contribution to Code Purple - February 16, 2012 - Purple Pebble

Canine Caviar to Showcase New Formula at the 2012 Global Pet Expo

Canine Caviar will showcase a New Formula at booth 3800 at the Global Pet Expo in Florida. The Global Pet Expo is the largest pet industry trade show and is a way for exhibitors to present their products to retailers, distributors and other qualified pet industry professionals. The New Formula increases absorption of critical nutrients while producing Eco-Friendly (smaller) stools. - February 16, 2012 - Canine Caviar

Shelter Dogs and Cats in Madison Receive Large Donation from Purina (R) Pets for People (TM)

Thousands of pounds of dog food and cat litter donated to local animal shelters and rescue groups will allow them to save more lives. - February 16, 2012 - Animal Services and Assistance Programs Inc.

Reptile Show and Sale at the America’s Family Pet Expo: Enthusiasts Now Able to Sell and Purchase Throughout the Weekend

From spotted, striped to scaled and smooth, all species of reptiles to make their debut at America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fair and Event Center, April 20-22. - February 15, 2012 - World Pet Association

Winner of CDMA’s Product Showcase at the 86th Annual Trade Expo

True-Dose wins best new product showcase at the Chain Drug Marketing Association conference in Orlando, FL. - February 11, 2012 - True-Dose

Radio Beastro’s Valentine’s Day Contest Gives Pet Parents a Chance to Show Their Love

What could be better than a pet’s love and affection? This Valentine’s Day, consider your pets’ unabashed adoration, slobbery kisses and enthusiastic tail wagging and enter Radio Beastro’s “Unconditional Love Muffins” contest. Created by pet lifestyle expert... - February 11, 2012 - Fetching Communications

E-Training for Dogs Announces Availability of Two New Online Dog Training Classes for First Quarter of 2012

E-Training for Dogs, provider of the internet’s widest selection of webinars for the dog owner, trainer, breeder and enthusiast, announces two new online dog training Diplomas: The Associate Dog Trainer (ADT) Diploma and The Dog Behaviorist Diploma; both comprehensive educational programs designed to assist dog enthusiasts to enter the exciting and rewarding career of dog trainer or behaviorist. Diplomas and Certificates are issued through the International College of Canine Studies (ICCS). - February 09, 2012 - E-Training For Dogs, Inc.

Chicago Handbag Designer Partners with Tree House During Spay/Neuter Awareness Month

Brynn Capella, a Chicago-based boutique handbag designer, donates time and money to support a cause close to home. - February 09, 2012 - Brynn Capella, Inc.

TheDogMaOnline, llc., Announces Customer Referral Reward Program

TheDogMaOnline’s new Customer Referral Reward Program gives customers an opportunity to share the benefits of feeding a natural raw pet food diet with friends and family, while saving money at the same time. - February 09, 2012 - TheDogMaOnline,llc

Ways Cleaning Announces Sponsorship of the Humane Society

Pembroke Pines-based house cleaning service provides financial backing to the Humane Society in support of their animal protection services. - February 09, 2012 - Ways Cleaning

Sellstate Priority Realty Announces the Winner of "Paws for Patriots"

Sellstate Priority Realty is excited to announce the winner of "Paws For Patriots" contest held for students of Oasis Elementary School in Cape Coral, FL. - February 07, 2012 - RogerJackson.net

DoggieQR.com President Announces the Newest Inexpensive Technology to Quickly Retrieve Lost Dogs

Company manufactures QR Coded Dog ID Tags for pet identification. - February 06, 2012 - DoggieQR.com

Pawsible Marketing Launches New Website Featuring Tips, Information and Insight to Help Pet Businesses with Marketing

Pawsible Marketing, a pet business marketing consulting firm specializing in helping pet businesses with all their marketing needs, recently announced the launch of their new website that features tips, information and insight geared toward helping pet businesses in planning and implementing their... - February 05, 2012 - Pawsible Marketing