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.
American Trakehner Association Announces 2011 Inspection Schedule
The American Trakehner Association will hold 2011 mare and stallion inspections throughout the U.S. and Canada. - May 25, 2011 - American Trakehner Association
Red Dog Introduces ‘Red’s Sheds’ Deer Antler Dog Treats - All-Natural, Organic Ground-Gathered Chews, Nature’s Oldest Treat
The Red Dog Company, a wholesale marketer of innovative, high-quality products for retail pet supply stores, has introduced Red’s Sheds Antler Treats, a healthy, long-lasting, 100 percent organic and sustainable chew treat harvested from the annual antler shedding of wild, free-range deer and elk. - May 24, 2011 - The Red Dog Company, LLC
World-Famous Pet P.I. Karin TarQwyn Endorses PetAmberAlert.com
Celebrity pet private investigator, Karin TawQwyn has partnered with PetAmberAlert.com. - May 22, 2011 - Pet Amber Alert
Pets for Patriots Takes the Hill at Inaugural Be A Pet’s HeroTM Celebration
Congressional members, veterans, supporters and their pets join May 25 event. - May 21, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Revolutionizes Outdoor Dog Play with the Launch of Fetch and Toss Dog Toy Collection
Line of Dog Toys Designed to Encourage Interactive Play between Dogs and their Owners - May 19, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
All New Buzz Guard Natural Insect Repellent from Earth Heart Can Help Protect Dogs from Outdoor Pests
Buzz Guard has been favorably field-tested as a safe and healthy alternative to commercial pesticide based treatments by a variety of dog lovers and professionals. - May 19, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.
Local Dog Trainer Earns Certification as Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed ®
Local dog trainer, Holly H Santana, CPDT-KA of Croton on Hudson, NY has earned certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers ® (CCPDT®). Until the creation of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no true certification... - May 18, 2011 - Holly Santana
Pet Guests to Dine on HALO, Purely for Pets® Food, Treats at Pets for Patriots DC Fundraiser
Pets for Patriots secures HALO as exclusive pet food sponsor for its inaugural celebration in Washington, DC. - May 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Pet Life Radio Unleashes "Gimme Shelter" - Animal Shelter Makeover Show
Join four friends from New Hampshire as they renovate no-kill animal rescues in desperate need across America. - May 13, 2011 - Pet Life Radio
Canidae Pet Foods Supports Pet Cancer Research with Felt Bike Raffle at Amgen Tour of California
To help promote Responsible Pet Ownership and healthy lifestyles, Canidae will conduct a charity raffle at the 2011 Amgen Tour of California to win a pair of Felt Beach Cruisers with all proceeds benefiting the AKC Canine Health Foundation to help in the fight against cancer in pets. - May 13, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Buy One Get One Free Coupon Available for Equidae Line of Super Premium Horse Feed
Canidae Pet Foods, Inc. (www.canidae.com), a United States manufacturer of natural, holistic pet foods and horse feed is making a Buy One Get One Free coupon available for a limited time for its Equidae line of premium steam extruded horse feed. - May 11, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Trupanion Named One of Best Companies with Work-Life Balance Beside Google, Netflix, and Others
Pet insurance company Trupanion encourages the bond between employees and their pets, and for that reason were named as a top company that supports work-life balance. - May 09, 2011 - Trupanion
Trio Unite to Serve Tampa Families and Pets in Need
Seaport Storage Channelside partners with Pets for Patriots in Memorial Day community pet food drive to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. - May 07, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Specialist Veterinarian Provides Life Saving Treatment to Cats in Need
Dr. Mark Peterson of the Animal Endocrine Clinic treats shelter cats with radioactive iodine treatment to cure their hyperthyroidism. - April 30, 2011 - Animal Endocrine Clinic
All Natural Interactive Dog Chew, Quado, Gets New Pumpkin Flavor and Two Additional Sizes
NPIC releases new packaging for Quado, a new wheat-free, corn-free and soy-free pumpkin flavored Quado and two new sizes to add to it's current mint flavored Ginormous-sized Quado. - April 29, 2011 - Natural Polymer International Corporation
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Litter Light Invention
Rachel P., Wisconsin-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Litter Light concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure designed to appeal to pet owners everywhere, the Litter Light... - April 29, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Healthy Pet Depot Donates Products to the MCOA 2011 National Specialty
Products to be Placed in Raffle to Raise Money for the MCOA General Fund. - April 28, 2011 - Healthy Pet Depot
Canidae RPO Blog Announces First Quarter Winner of Free Premium Pet Food
The Canidae-sponsored Responsible Pet Ownership blog selects one subscriber every three months to receive a free six-month supply of premium Canidae dog food or Felidae cat food. - April 28, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Trupanion Pet Insurance Now Available in Rhode Island and New Mexico
Dog and cat owners in Rhode Island and New Mexico now have a new option when it comes to pet insurance. - April 25, 2011 - Trupanion
Pet Adoptathon/Cinco de Mayo 2011 at Safe Haven for Cats
SAFE Haven for Cats offers deeply discounted adoption rates for potential pet owners. - April 23, 2011 - SAFE Haven for Cats
Animal Planet’s Victoria Stilwell Joins Pet Life Radio Network
Victoria Stilwell, host of “It’s Me or The Dog” on Animal Planet brings her “Positively Podcast” to Pet Life Radio. - April 20, 2011 - Pet Life Radio
Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC is proud to announce that is has achieved a significant milestone by marking its 5th year in business in April 2011. Established in 2006, owner and manager Annette Kuhn, reflected on the past five years by saying, “Poop, Scoop & Away was founded to provide a... - April 20, 2011 - Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC
Steps in the Nitrogen Cycle - Setting Up a Saltwater Aquarium Easily: Part 3 Presented by Pawclawfin.info
Pawclawfin.info, an essential source of information concerning the health, well-being, and the training of various types of pets that we call a part of our family, has just published the third and final part of an excellent three part report. This report on setting up a saltwater aquarium easily is a beginners guide to the essential elements of starting their salt water tank off right. - April 19, 2011 - pawclawfin.info
Calm Travel for Dogs is Just a Mist Away with Travel Calm All-Natural Remedy Mist from Earth Heart
Safe and healthy Travel Calm mist proves helpful to dogs with sensitive tummies and nervousness during travel. - April 16, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center Names Aggie Greenberg 2011 Volunteer of the Year
Greenberg was the driving force behind the opening of Riverside, California’s newest thrift store which benefits homeless pets at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. - April 15, 2011 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Delray GreenMarket Announces 10th Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade
The Delray GreenMarket will host its 10th annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade on Saturday, April 23rd. At 10am, pets will parade through downtown from Old School Square to the GreenMarket for judging and prizes. Free admission and fun for the family. - April 15, 2011 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Trupanion Pet Insurance Gears Up for Earth Day
Trupanion commemorates Earth Day by putting together a list of things pet owners can do to lessen the impact their pets make on the environment. - April 11, 2011 - Trupanion
Canidae Pet Foods Announces a Second Can Rack System to Increase Sales for Independent Retailers
Unveiling its most recent initiative to support the independent retailer, Canidae Natural Pet Food Company has designed and produced a second custom can rack to help its retailers grow their businesses through increased sales of canned cat food. - April 07, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Canidae Pet Foods Sponsors Crowd Pleasing Splash Dogs at America's Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa, CA
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company has been designated a Silver Sponsor for the 2011 America's Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa, California this April 15 to 17. - April 07, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Marcia Breithaupt, Owner of Liberty Home and Pet Services, LLC Earns Full National Certification for National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
Owner of Liberty Home and Pet Services, LLC, Marcia Breithaupt, has recently completed and been awarded her full certification for NAPPS (National Association of Professional Petsitters) as a fully certified Professional Pet Care Specialist. - April 05, 2011 - Liberty Home And Pet Services, LLC
SmartTag Featured on Good Morning America as a “Best New Pet Product” by Dr. Marty Becker
At the APPA Global Pet Expo in Orlando, FL, Dr. Marty Becker, known as "America's Veterinarian" highlighted the important features of the SmartTag system. He chose SmartTag Pet ID as one of his "Best New Pet Products" from the event, among a pool of over 800 pet product vendors. - April 02, 2011 - LittleGifts, Inc./IDTAG.com
Four-Legged "Waifs" in Kansas City Seek Second Chance at Life: with Veterans
Pets for Patriots, Wayside Waifs and Rockhill Pet Clinic to help Kansas City veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - April 01, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Vanessa Morgan Launches Cat Humor Website Avalon
Do you love cats? Then you might want to check out Vanessa Morgan's new cat humor website starring Avalon the cat. - March 29, 2011 - Vanessa Morgan
Hereditary Conditions Such as Legg Perthes Disease Are Not Automatically Considered Pre-Existing, Says Trupanion
Trupanion reminds owners of pets prone to Legg Perthes disease to make sure their pet insurance provider covers the condition. - March 28, 2011 - Trupanion
Michelle Orr Motzenbecker of Time To Go Pet Care LLC Receives National Certification Credential
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), the nation’s leading nonprofit professional pet sitting organization, is pleased to announce Michelle Orr Motzenbecker of Time To Go Pet Care LLC, has earned the NAPPS Certification credential. The NAPPS Certification Program... - March 28, 2011 - Time To Go Pet Care LLC
Pacific Merchants Expands Business: New Internet Retail Web Site
Pacific Merchants Trading Company has been importing eco-friendly Acacia hardwood, placemats wooden serving pieces and other beautiful and unique housewares for over nineteen years, making them available to wholesalers and hospitality groups. A recent website redesign now allows Pacific Merchants to sell a full range of home lifestyle and pet products directly to the consumer. - March 26, 2011 - Pacific Merchants Trading Company
The KAAWS Clinic Grand Opening
April 4th is the grand opening for the new low-cost, veterinary clinic in Northwest Houston. Quality, affordable services include: spay, neuter, soft tissue surgery, heartworm treatment, dental cleaning, vaccinations, and basic health care. - March 26, 2011 - The Kathy Andrews Animal Wellness Services Clinic
Boston Area Veterans First in Massachusetts to Have New Option for Companion Pet Adoption
Not-for-profit partners with Quincy Animal Shelter and Quarry Hills Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets - March 25, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Expands Dog Supply Selection to Include Dog Travel Kits
Kits Can be Used for Traveling and Camping with Your Canine Companion - March 25, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Poochie Heaven and Ecreativeworks Launch New & Improved PoochieHeaven.com Website
Poochie Heaven, a specialty online "dog boutique," has teamed with Ecreativeworks to build and launch a new and improved version of their company website. - March 23, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
Big Apple Pet Supply Now Offers Free Pet Gifts with Every Order
Free Gifts Include Dog, Cat and Reptile Products. - March 23, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Fetching Communications Grows Pet-Focused PR Staff with Hire of Liz Lindley and Promotion of Katherine Brandenburg
Fetching Communications, a full-service public relations agency serving the pet and veterinary marketplace, continues to grow with the addition of Liz Lindley as manager of the client services team and the promotion of Katherine Brandenburg to lead agency development and strategic... - March 21, 2011 - Fetching Communications
Dog News Daily Selects Himalayan Dog Chews as Best Product at 2011 Global Pet Expo. Moda Pet's Dog Bowls Named Best New Product.
Dog News Daily presents its prestigious "Best-in-Show" awards to just three products from over 9,000 dog products exhibited at the 2011 Global Pet Expo. Himalayan Dog Chews produced by a cooperative of Nepalese Yak farmers wins Dog News Daily's "Best Product" award. Moda Pet's stylish and durable dog bowls captures the "Best New Dog Product" award and New Age Pet's Eco-Concept Dog Homes named Best Eco-Friendly Dog Product. - March 21, 2011 - Dog News Daily LLC
Pasta for Pets, Pasta House Company Enter Third Year of Partnership
Fairview Heights, IL Pasta House gears up for third year of supporting Gateway Pet Guardians, a St. Louis animal rescue, with an annual fundraiser called Pasta For Pets. - March 19, 2011 - Gateway Pet Guardians
Rochester, New York Veterans Have New Option for Companion Pet Adoption
Not-for-profit partners with Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester and Henrietta Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - March 18, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Launches the Turtle Penthouse
Exclusive New Product is Functional and Fun Addition to Turtle Tanks and Habitats - March 17, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Bark Avenue Has New Owners
Bark Avenue has adopted new owners after 7 years of loyalty to the Fort Myers area. - March 17, 2011 - Bark Avenue
Canine Calm Proving Helpful to Dogs with Anxiety During Thunderstorms and Other Stressful Situations
Relief for dogs can be just a mist away with Canine Calm all-natural spray from Earth Heart. - March 17, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Introduces Raindrop Pet Drinking Fountains for Dogs and Cats
Dog & Cat Fountains Provide Fresh, Clean, Filtered Water for Pets - March 16, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Pet Dentistry: Trupanion Covers Complications with Tooth Eruption and Exfoliation
Issues with the normal development of teeth – known as tooth eruption and exfoliation – are not often covered by pet insurance companies. Trupanion is one of the few that does cover these issues. - March 14, 2011 - Trupanion