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.
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Mobil Pet Station Invention
Gloria and Crissy C., Texas residents and inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Mobil Pet Station concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with pet owners, the Mobil Pet... - January 13, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Blitz for Waist Waggy Walker Invention to Industry
Jill B., Colorado resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Waist Waggy Walker concept to potential licensees in the pet industry. An innovative and highly functional new product sure to catch the eye of dog owners the world... - January 13, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Encourages Pet Owners to Travel Safely with Pets
Pet Supply Company Offers Tips on Safe Pet Travel Along with Top of Line Pet Travel Products - January 13, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Equine.com Congratulates Anniversary Sweepstakes Grand Prize-Winner
Equine.com congratulates Sharon Rader Grand Prize winner of a new Exiss Horse Trailer in the Equine.com 15th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Sharon Rader won a 2011 Exiss 6300 all-aluminum 3-horse gooseneck trailer. Rader, who owns a small horse farm with her husband in Ohio, raises Arabian and... - January 12, 2011 - Equine Network, LLC
New Dog Product, supercollar® Selected as 2010 British Airways Face-of-Opportunity Winner
Jane Angelich, CEO of supercollar® announced today that supercollar® has been selected by British Airways as a 2010 Face-of-Opportunity winner. The recently launched supercollar® is a revolutionary all-in-one dog collar and retractable leash. It is perfect for dog owners with an active lifestyle who want to make life easier and keep their pets safe. - January 12, 2011 - supercollar
Atlanta Pet Stop Dog® Fence and Plexidor® Dog Doors Offering Underground Dog Fences, Professional Dog Doors
Plexidor® Pet Doors are professionally engineered and manufactured from quality materials to be top of the line: quiet, energy-efficient, completely secure, long-lasting and most importantly safe and easy for any dog or pets to use or your money back with our unconditional money back guarantee. Plexidor doggie doors are Manufactured in the U.S.A. to ensure reliable delivery and replacement parts service. Installation, sales and service is offered by Pet Stop of Atlanta. - January 10, 2011 - Pet Stop North Georgia, Inc
Dog Allergy Symptoms, Causes and Treatments Discussed on Allergy Dog Central Website
New website uncovers how itchy, scratchy, dogs are often suffering from dog allergies. Causes, such as environmental allergens and dog food allergies are discussed, as well as suggested prevention and treatment techniques. - January 10, 2011 - Allergy Dog Central
Healthy Pet Depot Launches Line of All-Natural Supplements for Dogs and Cats
Supplements Will Help Dog and Cat Owners Promote the Health and Longevity of Their Pets - January 08, 2011 - Healthy Pet Depot
The Barkers Dozen Awards Year of Organic Dog Treats Through Year of Barkers Online Contest
Charlene Vaughn of Indiana, along with her three pups, will receive free organic dog treats for one year as grand prize winner. - January 06, 2011 - The Barkers Dozen
National Train Your Dog Month Celebrated by Dream Dogz & Dog Wood Park
In celebration of National Train Your Dog Month, Dream Dogz Training & Behavior and Dog Wood Park & Daycare are offering free training evaluations from January 4 through January 8, and many new group classes start the week of January 9. - January 06, 2011 - Dream Dogz Training & Behavior
Family Comedy Monster Mutt to Exclusively Hit Wal-Mart Shelves on January 4, 2011
Super science runs amok and turns Max the gentle mongrel into Monster Mutt in this wild and hysterical family comedy from the make-up effects team at Illusion Industries Inc. headed by producers Todd Tucker and Ronald L. Halvas (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Watchmen) and Burnside Entertainment’s Seth William Meier (In My Pocket). - January 04, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Pet Insurance Company Trupanion Offers Tips for New Pet Owners
The holidays are a popular time to bring a new pet home, so Trupanion has released a list of tips to help these new pet owners get started. - January 03, 2011 - Trupanion
Seventy-Two Animal Rescue Groups Receive Grants from GreaterGood Network
Seventy-two Petfinder.com Network rescue groups and animal shelters received an extra gift in this holiday season: a grant from GreaterGood Network's Animal Rescue Site. Visitors to the website voted for their favorite groups for thirteen weeks, registering millions of votes to give away $110,000... - December 30, 2010 - GreaterGood
"Logic," Pretty Penny Ranch’s Champion Rescue GSD, from Manic to Magical in Twelve Months
Incentive based dog training turned "Logic," an uncontrollable rescue dog, into a beloved family member. Logic openly and routinely attacked all other dogs, people and animals, and failed two years of traditional obedience training. Aggressive, high drive, working class dogs are almost always trainable once boundaries, sense of purpose and rewards are established consistently. - December 29, 2010 - Pretty Penny Ranch
Innovative New Dog Product Revolutionizes Pet Travel & Activities
Buddy Meals provides a convenient time, packaging, and clean up solution for a consistently expanding “dogmatic” society that increasingly includes four legged family members on more and varied out-of-the-home activities. - December 25, 2010 - Buddy Meal Int'l., Inc.
World Record Holding Horse Honored by California State Assemblyman
Seventeen-year-old thoroughbred gelding Lukas, widely recognized as the world's smartest horse and holder of the world record for most numbers identified in 60 seconds, has been honored with an award certificate from State Assemblyman Curt Hagman. In a letter accompanying the certificate, Hagman... - December 22, 2010 - Playing with Lukas
Trupanion Announces Partnership with Jim Dratfield, Author of Dogphoria
Pet insurance company Trupanion partners with pet photographer Jim Dratfield to promote pet health in his new pet photography book Dogphoria. - December 20, 2010 - Trupanion
NewProductHelp.com to Headline Marketing Campaign for Critter Clean Invention
Linda M., Indiana-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Critter Clean concept to industry. An innovative and handy new product sure to appeal to pet owners, the Critter Clean boasts a unique design that provides its users with... - December 17, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Charity Partners with Animal Defense League of Texas to Connect San Antonio Veterans with Pets in Need
No-kill animal shelter joins other Pets for Patriots community partners to help veterans, wounded warriors and service members honorably adopt and care for at-risk shelter pets. - December 17, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
It's Your Pet's First Christmas; Don't Make It Its Last
Five safety cautions for pet owners during the holidays and throughout the winter: holiday plants, decorations, frigid weather, holiday guests and holiday treats. - December 16, 2010 - Gaia Enterprises
Trupanion Explains Pricing and Value Proposition
Pet insurance company Trupanion today released information about how the company’s core values support their pricing structure. Simply put, the value of any insurance is the percentage of premiums that are paid back in claims. Trupanion currently pays out more than 70% in premiums, with a... - December 15, 2010 - Trupanion
Canidae Announces Two New Grain Free Formulas and a Fresh, Pure Packaging Design for Its Grain Free Line
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company will introduce two new grain free formulas for dogs and debut a fresh, pure packaging design for its entire grain free line beginning in Q1 2011. - December 15, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Big Apple Pet Supply Adds Seven New Dog Treadmills - Helping Dogs Stay Fit
Big Apple Pet Supply's extensive new selection of motorized dog treadmills can offer your pet the opportunity to exercise everyday regardless of weather - December 09, 2010 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for Fort Wayne Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with Allen County SPCA and area veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets. - December 08, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Puppies: a Multi Billion Dollar Business: a Jenesis Productions Film is Released
A New Documentary Takes an in Depth Look Behind the Closed Doors of the Commercial Dog Breeding Industry - December 08, 2010 - Jenesis Productions
Trupanion Celebrates the Holidays with Stories and Charitable Contributions
Trupanion announces two holiday-inspired contests that give pet owners the opportunity to tell their pet story while also allowing them to give back to the pet community. - December 06, 2010 - Trupanion
Dream Dogz Offers Free Seminar to the Public on Things You Need to Know for Your New Dog.
Get Your Dog Off On The Right Paw, a free seminar at Millhopper Branch Library by Victoria Warfel with Dream Dogz. - December 06, 2010 - Dream Dogz Training & Behavior
Dog Ear Publishing Releases "Jasper’s Person: A Guy and His Dog" by Stephen Garger
"In Jasper’s Person," published by Dog Ear Publishing, the author shares an honest and often humorous journey of discovery into the world of dogs. As Garger comes to appreciate their ability to live in the moment, he begins playing more and worrying less by rediscovering his little boy side. In the process he finds out something about himself and the notion of family. - December 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
SantaPawsDrive.com Launches First-Ever "Virtual Toy Drive" for Shelter Animals Worldwide
Unlike pets at home who are showered with gifts, animals in shelters are often overlooked during the holidays. Now in its second year, Santa Paws Drive is the first international toy drive run completely online to send some holiday cheer their way. - December 02, 2010 - SantaPawsDrive.com
Veterinarian-Created MeliHeal™ Introduces Powerful First-Aid Healing Salve for Dogs
Honey-Based Remedy Effectively Treats Hot Spots, Cuts and Abrasions, Skin Allergies and Other Common Canine Conditions. - November 30, 2010 - MeliHeal
Canidae Pet Foods to Launch Bold New Packaging for Its Grain Free Formulas in Q1 2011
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company will repackage its Canidae and Felidae Grain Free lines for dogs and cats in early 2011 to better reflect the quality of their products and their position in the marketplace. - November 29, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Baltimore Oriole Feeder Invention on Global Basis
Kensell K., a Maine resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Baltimore Oriole Feeder concept to industry. A simple yet effective device designed to securely provide nourishment to Baltimore Oriole birds, the Baltimore Oriole... - November 29, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Announces $3,000 Animal Shelter Race
Big Apple's Facebook Promotion Will Award $3,000 to the Three Animal Shelters with the Most Votes - November 28, 2010 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Worlds First Rescued Service Dog Helping a Woman with Cryoglobulinemia Vasculitis Has Cancer
Hard to Imagine Owners Heartbreak when Gracie the Italian Greyhound is Diagnosed with Mast Cell Cancer. - November 25, 2010 - Diane Dike
Trupanion Named Most Pet-Friendly Company in Seattle
Pet insurance company Trupanion wins two awards, including ‘Most Pet-Friendly Company’ in Seattle - November 22, 2010 - Trupanion
Pink Ribbon Puppies Calendar Created to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company supports the Pink Ribbon Puppy calendar by donating towards the cost of printing and encouraging pet owners to purchase a calendar to show their support. - November 22, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Hanover Accessories Announces Flava Burst™ Dog Chew Toys with Scent & Taste Infused Flavor Rings
Hanover Accessories introduces a new line of dog chew toys branded Flava Burst™. The innovative chew toys are bursting with the scent and flavors dogs crave, but none of the calories of traditional treat dispensing toys. - November 18, 2010 - Hanover Accessories
Pet Stop North Georgia Brand Underground Electric Dog Fence Enters Atlanta Dog Fence Market
Pet Stop® dog fence Systems - “The Best Fence You’ll Never See®”. Pet Stop North Georgia is now serving the Metro Atlanta area with underground, electric dog fencing. - November 16, 2010 - Pet Stop North Georgia, Inc
Royaltee Awards for November Announced
Dog Royaltees has released the list of dog web sites receiving Royaltee Awards for November. - November 12, 2010 - Dog Royaltees
The Pongo Fund: One Year, One Million Life-Saving Meals
The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank to Distribute its One-Millionth Meal on November 14 - November 10, 2010 - The Pongo Fund
Veterinary Spending Has Grown Almost 10% Since 2009, Says Trupanion
Trupanion analyzes average claim amounts over the last two years to determine a 9.78% increase in canine veterinary spending. - November 08, 2010 - Trupanion
KC Creations, Inc., Launches New Line of On-Board and Protected by Dog Breed Signs for Pet Retailers Just in Time for the Holidays
KC Creations, Inc., a Springboro, Ohio based company, launches a new line of On-Board and Protected By Dog Breed signs for pet retailers to offer their customers just in time for the Holidays. The On-Board and Protected By breed specific signs are made of durable sun and weather resistant... - November 06, 2010 - KC Creations Inc.
US Pet Health Spending to Reach $33 Billion by 2014
This report assesses spending on pet health including spending on dog health products, preventive pet health products, and pet conditions that increases demand. - November 05, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
CANIDAE RPO Blog Announces Newest Winner of Free Super Premium Pet Food
CANIDAE 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. - November 05, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Pets for Patriots, Halo, Purely for Pets® and Freekibble Join Forces to Give Major Donation to Colorado Pet Food Bank
Pikes Peak Pet Pantry to receive 10,000 meals to help area families keep and care for their pets - November 03, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Thanksgiving Dangers
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Trupanion reminds pet owners of some of the dangers that affect dogs and cats during this holiday. - November 01, 2010 - Trupanion
ADogandTwoCats.Com Launches Online Shop to Offer Unique, Fun and Healthy Pet Products to Dog and Cat Lovers
ADogandTwoCats.Com Launches Online Shop to Offer Unique, Fun and Healthy Pet Products to Dog and Cat Lovers. To celebrate the opening of the store, ADogandTwoCats.com is giving away a gift basket full of top quality products valued at over $100 through online registration. In addition, for the grand opening, ADogandTwoCats.com will be providing discounts and specials on a daily basis throughout the month of December, just in time for Holiday shopping. - October 31, 2010 - A Dog and Two Cats
CANIDAE Pet Foods and The Pongo Fund Work Together to Feed Pets in Need
CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company continues to support The Pongo Fund by creating a unique regional promotion designed to further increase the supply of free pet food to needy pets and families. - October 30, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for San Antonio Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with San Antonio, Texas animal shelters and veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets - October 30, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Canidae Natural Pet Foods Invests in Innovative Can Racks to Support Independent Retailers
Unveiling its most recent initiative to support the independent retailer, CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company has designed and produced a unique custom can rack to help its retailers grow their businesses through increased sales of canned food. - October 29, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company