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.
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.
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
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.
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
Arm The Animals Clothing Launches Exclusive Items to Begin Collaborative Fundraising Campaign on Kickstarter.com
The Upstart Charitable T-shirt Company is Offering Supporters an Opportunity to Collaborate on New Designs for Spring 2012 Line @ www.armtheanimals.com/fund. - February 04, 2012 - Arm The Animals Clothing
How to Help Homeless Animals While You Help Yourself: New Pet Sitting Service Now Available in Little Rock, AR
Cindra Smith is pleased to announce the opening of Point West Pet Sitting in Little Rock, AR. She will Love them when you have to leave them. Portion of profits used to help local homeless animals. - February 03, 2012 - Point West Pet Sitting
Cleanicity Announces the Launch of the Stikitty® to Pet Specialty Retailers Across the Nation
Cleanicity makes its innovative cat litter mat, the Stikitty®, available to a broader base of pet specialty retailers through partnership with leading regional pet distributor. - February 03, 2012 - Cleanicity
Wyld’s Wingdom to Exhibit at Global Pet Expo
Wyld’s Wingdom will showcase exotic and pet bird products at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, February 29 – March 2, 2012. - January 29, 2012 - Wyld's Wingdom
Top Things Every Bird Department Should Know: Retail Sales Helps from Wyld’s Wingdom
Keys to a good bird department include quality customer service, a well planned department layout, immaculate cleanliness and detailed employee education. But what does that look like to you and to your customers? Mary Wyld, owner of Wyld’s Wingdom addresses these issues. - January 29, 2012 - Wyld's Wingdom
NPIC Revitalizes Its Twistix® Brand of Twisted Dental Chews for Dogs
NPIC revitalizes its Twistix® Brand of twisted dental chews for dogs with updated formulas for increased palatability and better brand recognition under the Twistix® name. - January 29, 2012 - Natural Polymer International Corporation
NPIC Expands Get Naked® with Functional Cat Treats
Get Naked® treat line expands from functional dog treats to include functional cat treats - January 29, 2012 - Natural Polymer International Corporation
Bob Harper of NBC’s "The Biggest Loser" is Grand Marshal of Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s 20th Annual Walk with the Animals on March 17
Dogs from Wolfhoundrescue.org will be co-grand marshals. Much more entertainment and activities will make this year’s event a fun St. Paw-trick’s Day celebration at Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA, to benefit homeless cats and dogs. - January 28, 2012 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Big Apple Pet Supply & Hagen Dogit/Catit to Provide $12,000 Product Fund to Animal Shelters & Rescues
Facebook Promotion Encourages Animal Rescues and Shelters to Register and Partner Up to Win Animal Shelter Product Fund. - January 26, 2012 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Art-Casso Hosts Online Pet Video Contest
Pet and pet owner teams can win $500 and a matching donation for their favorite animal charity. - January 25, 2012 - Art-Casso LLC
It’s Not Just Kids That Drown in Pools… Watch Your Dogs Too!
A warning and reminder to homeowners – swimming pools are dangerous for pets as well as kids – from leading homeowner advocacy group HomeSource. - January 25, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
Horse is Fire Survivor, International Horse of the Year and Possible Olympian Thanks, in Part, to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Champion three day eventer Neville Bardos overcomes severe injury in a barn fire with the help of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments. - January 21, 2012 - Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen
Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter – “Have a ‘Roses N Noses’ Valentines Day This Year”
Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association running Valentine's Day campaign to benefit sheltered animals. - January 20, 2012 - Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association
"How to Train Your Dog" - Android Application with Dog Training Tips Launched by Webelinx
New Application for Android Phones that Teaches Users Special Training Techniques and Gives Them Advice on Training Their Dogs to be Obedient. - January 20, 2012 - Webelinx
Earth Heart, Inc., Reaches Significant Milestone, Securing 100th Retailer in 2011
Over 100 retailers in the US and Canada now offer Earth Heart all-natural remedy mists for dogs. - January 17, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
Unique Dog Boarding & Training Center Opens in Los Angeles
Animal Planet star Brandon McMillan opens new cage free dog boarding and training center for Los Angeles dog owners demanding a different experience. - January 15, 2012 - LA Dog Retreat
True-Dose to Display Liquid Nutraceuticals at the North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando, Florida
True-Dose staff will be exhibiting liquid pet nutraceuticals at the NAVC conference in Orlando on January 15-18, 2012. Veterinarians from around the country trust True-Dose’s patented delivery system for giving accurate, metered doses of vital supplements to their cats and dogs in liquid form. True-Dose's product line on display will display various formulations for Joint Care, Skin & Coat, Calming among others. - January 15, 2012 - True-Dose
Dog Grooming Services in Katy Take a Giant Leap Forward with Premier Pet Grooming Relaunch
As every pet owner knows, it’s an unfortunate fact that whilst the animals that we choose to keep as pets generally care for themselves, there are elements of pet care that are beyond them. One such element is grooming, but with the recent relaunch of their dog grooming service, Circle Lake Ranch Pet Resort in Katy, Texas, has taken pet care to a whole new level. - January 15, 2012 - Circle Lake Ranch
Petfinder.com Rolls Into the New Year with More Than 100 Types of Pets Available for Adoption
Kicking off 2012 on the right paw, Petfinder.com announces that it currently has more than 100 different types of pets available for adoption. - January 14, 2012 - Petfinder.com
“Smudge” Wins Year of Organic Dog Treats from The Barkers Dozen
Through the Year of Barkers Contest, the Chihuahua mix and his human, Lanisa, will receive free organic dog treats for one year as grand prize winner. - January 11, 2012 - The Barkers Dozen
TrimDog Launches New Dog Arthritis Product to Provide Natural Pain-Relief
TrimDog, a Wilmington, North Carolina-based company, geared toward providing products for helping dogs live a healthier and happier life, announced today the launch of a new product designed to provide natural pain-relief for dogs suffering from arthritis. Ike Kinlaw, developer/founder of TrimDog,... - January 10, 2012 - TRIMdog.com
Spot On Agility Announces 2on2off Contact Agility Training Challenge for 2012
Spot On Agility announced today a 2on2off Dog Agility Contact Training Challenge, designed to help novice and experienced dogs kick off the New Year with fun, accurate, reliable and amazing contact behaviors. Participants can enter the 2on2off Dog Agility Contact Training Challenge through Spot On Agility's website (http://spotonagility.com) from January 9-16, 2012. - January 08, 2012 - Spot On Agility
Veterinary Rehabilitation Center Opens with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber
Small animal veterinarian Dr. Mindy Johnson recently opened a new full service hospital and rehabilitation center with a veterinary hyperbaric oxygen chamber. - January 08, 2012 - Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen
Prestigious University Veterinary College Installs a Second Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
The University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine (www.vet.utk.edu) recently installed a second veterinary hyperbaric oxygen chamber manufactured by Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen (VHO). - January 07, 2012 - Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen
Songs for Horse Lovers ... CD by Northwest Singer-Songwriter
Through horses and music, Laurie Lee Lewis found medicine to heal from a brain injury... "ears ringing and all!" - January 05, 2012 - Under The Rainbow Creations
DogsBite.org Releases 2011 Fatal Dog Bite Statistics; Features Trends About Victims of Fatal Pit Bull Attacks
Pit bulls led fatal dog attacks in 2011 accounting for over 67% of the year's total fatalities. Adult victims in pit bull fatalities more than doubled the number of child victims. - January 04, 2012 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen Installs Second Equine Chamber in Australia
US based hyperbaric chamber manufacturer and distributor, Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen (VHO) recently completed installation of a second equine unit in NSW, Australia. - January 04, 2012 - Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen
Pawsible Marketing Shares Insight into the Top Pet Industry Trends for 2012
Pet business marketing consulting firm shares current and emerging trends that will affect and direct the pet industry in 2012. - January 03, 2012 - Pawsible Marketing
Animals Behind the 8-Ball Partner with AmsterDog Rescue for the Holiday Season
The Rack Starz and their cause, Animals Behind the 8-Ball are partnering with AmsterDog Rescue to raise much needed awareness and money for their tireless efforts to the AmsterDog Rescue volunteers who help protect and save many helpless animals. - December 31, 2011 - Rack Starz
Lab Rescue of the LRCP Rescued Record 900 Labs in 2011
Lab Rescue of the LRCP rescued more than 900 dogs in 2011, a record for the group. The number of Labs rescued has increased 37 percent since 2008 due to the bad economy. The group must raise an additional $75,000 to continue its lifesaving work. - December 30, 2011 - Lab Rescue of the LRCP Inc.
AdvaCare Veterinary Product Line Growing Into New Markets
AdvaCare is a leader in supplying Veterinary products to its importers and distributors in markets and regions throughout Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. AdvaCare's facilities are GMP approved and have the necessary documentation for registration in existing and new markets. - December 29, 2011 - AdvaCare Pharmaceutical
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Mewper Scooper Invention
Andrea D., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Mewper Scooper invention to industry. A simple yet effective new product targeted at cat owners everywhere, the Mewper Scooper features a unique design that... - December 29, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Friends of Felines Wins Grand Prize in Final Round of 2011 Shelter+ Challenge
In the fourth and final round of voting of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 2011 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, Friends of Felines in Defiance, OH, won the $5,000 Grand Prize. Since the Challenges began in 2008, more than 250 animal rescue groups in North America have received $910,000 in grants funded by GreaterGood Network's The Animal Rescue Site. - December 29, 2011 - GreaterGood