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.
Fussy Cat Offers a New Valentine's Gift for Fluffy and Fido
90% of pet owners (and there are millions of them) consider pets to be family members and 66% of them buy their pets presents for a holiday. Fussy Cat introduce a new pet protection product that offers caring pet owners a way to truly show their love this Valentine's Day. - January 21, 2010 - FUSSY CAT
The Inaugural RustiRun to See 300 Participants
First ever dog and owner running event in Singapore will flag off on 24 January 2010 with 300 participants. - January 19, 2010 - Dogs Allowed Private Ltd
The Animal Rescue Site Commits $300,000 to Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com
Following the success of The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com in 2009, which gave $200,000 to shelter groups selected by visitor votes, The Animal Rescue Site CEO Tim Kunin announced today that $300,000 will be rewarded to shelters and animal rescue organizations... - January 16, 2010 - GreaterGood
CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods to Award $10,000 in Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2010
In an effort to assist veterinary students from the United States and Canada with the increasing cost of a degree in veterinary medicine, CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods will offer four scholarships in 2010 to first and second year graduate students. - January 11, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
DogWalker.com Makes it Easy for Dog Owners to Find Local Dog Walkers
With the launch of DogWalker.com, dog owners are now able to find dog walkers in their neighborhood with the click of a mouse. - January 10, 2010 - DogWalker.com
Animal Disaster Response Training in Auburn on March 6 and 7
Lamorinda DART urges people interested in becoming animal first responders to join them at the Noah's Wish training. This training satisfies most of the requirements for DART membership. - January 08, 2010 - Lamorinda DART
Shank Animal Hospital to Host Vaccination Clinics in January: Recession Special for Pets and Owners
Ft Lauderdale-based Shank Animal Hospital will be hosting fixed-price vaccination clinics in January for South Florida residents and their pets. - January 08, 2010 - Shank Animal Hospital
Love-Springers Launches a Website for All Springer Spaniel Owners
www.love-springer-spaniels.com is a recently launched website that is aiming to provide on-line information to Springer Spaniel owners and prospective owners alike. - January 07, 2010 - Love-Springer-Spaniels
The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com Give $100,000 to Shelters for Christmas
More than 5 million votes (a new record high) were cast between September and December in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge together with Petfinder.com. Among 70+ groups receiving an extra Christmas treat through the dedicated efforts of their supporters were: Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary of Montana (grand prize of $20,000) and Denison City Pound of Iowa (second place prize of $5,000). - December 25, 2009 - GreaterGood
Local Wishbones for Pets Goods and Fundraiser Results
Gotta Go Out, LLC Personalized Pet Sitting and Services announces the results of this years Wishbones for Pets Pet Goods and Fund Drive in Madison, WI. - December 24, 2009 - Gotta Go Out, LLC
Aromatherapy Makes Good Sense for Pets
All Pet Naturals, the premier online store for natural healing remedies for pets, has introduced a novel line of beautifully formulated sweet-smelling essential oils that benefits frightened dogs before car rides or vet visits by promoting calm and relaxation. The new pet aromatherapy line... - December 23, 2009 - All Pet Naturals
Steve “the Woz” Wozniak Talks Dogs, Computers and Dancing with Arden Moore on Pet Life Radio
Steve Wozniak, creator of the Apple computer, former Dancing with the Stars contestant & lifelong advocate for dogs & cats appears on “Oh Behave” on PetLifeRadio.com. The ever-inventive, always-creative Steve shares life inside the Land of Woz. - December 22, 2009 - Pet Life Radio
Ace Animals Publishes Its First Cat Care Book - Are You Getting Someone a Kitten This Christmas?
New book published to help people care for a new kitten or cat - with an increased number of kittens being given as presents this Christmas, the author hopes that anyone being given a pet as a present this year will have researched their pet first. - December 21, 2009 - Ace Animals
Don’t Let Winter’s Chill Take a Bite Out of Your Dog’s Health
Freezing winter temperatures bring detrimental risks for dogs. - December 21, 2009 - Bark Busters
Great American Inventor Launches Marketing Campaign for RippDog Retriever
Pet waste retriever allows user to remain standing upright when collecting waste. - December 17, 2009 - The Great American Inventor
Help Eliminate Pets’ Risk of Contracting Canine Influenza This Holiday Season by At-Home Pet Care While Traveling
With Canine Influenza on the spread, humans aren’t the only ones needing to take precautions this winter season. - December 17, 2009 - PETZcheckIN.com
Enjoy the Outdoors Even More. Chemical Free Insect Barrier Protects Animals Pets and People from Biting Insects.
Healing Touch Ventures, Inc. is dedicated to reducing man’s carbon footprint and raising worldwide consciousness regarding alternative and complimentary products and services that create a healthier planet. They distribute an innovative new non-toxic alternative to spot on flea and tick treatments and other conventional insect repellents for mosquitoes, chiggers and flies. Products are available for dogs, cats, horses and people. - December 13, 2009 - Healing Touch Ventures, Inc.
The Pet Garage and the Gwinnett Humane Society Team Up to Help Feed Homeless, Hungry Pets This Holiday Season
Now through the end of January 2010, by purchasing food, treats or other items from the Pet Garage, shoppers not only get home delivery of food for their pets this season, helping them with their busy schedules, but they will also be able to help the many pets in need currently at the Gwinnett Humane Society. - December 11, 2009 - The Pet Garage, LLC
KoKos Pet Spa Helps Pets ‘Clean Up for the Holidays' with Holiday Pet Photo Contest
Pet Holiday Photo contest gives pet lovers the opportunity to show off their most treasured holiday pet photo for a chance to win great pet spa prizes and up to $200 for their favorite animal shelter or rescue organization. - December 11, 2009 - KoKos Pet Spa
Yeepet Introduces Online Booking Service Connecting Pet Owners to Pet Service Providers
Yeepet.com, the social network for pets and their parents, has added a new feature to their website helping pet owners find groomers, vets, dog sitters and other pet service providers, ask them questions, and even schedule appointments. Pet owners can visit the Yellow Pages... - December 10, 2009 - Yeepet.com
Sustainable Harvest International and Barkwheats Join Forces to Bring First Fair Trade Certified™ Pet Product to Market
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), a Maine based non-profit that works with farmers in Central America to grow a variety of crops for organic, Fair Trade Markets, and Barkwheats, a Maine based pet treat company that produces organic dog biscuits, have collaborated on what is the first pet... - December 09, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Launch of New Website Dedicated to Shetland Sheepdogs
Sheltie Planet is a brand new website dedicated to Shetland Sheepdogs, aka Shelties, the world's sixth most intelligent dog breed. - December 09, 2009 - Sheltie Planet
Bark Busters Offers Tips to Give or Not to Give? A Puppy, That is.
Cute and cuddly and oh-so-sweet, puppies are eternally appealing. And while a darling puppy might seem like the perfect gift choice for your child, remember that many such presents end up at animal shelters. - December 06, 2009 - Bark Busters
Veterinarian Carrie J. Miller Receives NAPHIA Grant
The grant is due in part to honor the late “Heimdall,” a much beloved deaf Great Dane. The grant is provided to support further research of mutating bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory illness in large breed dogs. - December 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
PetsReady.com Launches Pet Disaster Preparedness Online Community
Online community that connects pet owners with others who are committed to ensuring their pets’ safety should the disaster strike. Members can set up their own community groups, share their stories and coordinate the disaster preparedness efforts. - December 04, 2009 - PetsReady.com
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Gears Up for December’s Month-Long Home 4 the Holidays® Adoption Event
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center hopes to reach its goal of 1550 pets adopted in 2009 at the conclusion of Home 4 the Holidays adoption event. Can’t adopt? The society offers other ways to help homeless and needy cats and dogs. - December 03, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
NewProductHelp.com to Represent Picket Play Fence Invention to Manufacturers Globally
Bonnie J. and Shannon C., Virginia residents and inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Picket Play Fence concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to appeal to pet owners and parents alike,... - November 30, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Animal Lovers Vote to Give Away $100,000 to Shelters for Christmas
Pet lovers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean are coming together to give their favorite Petfinder.com animal shelter or rescue organization a very special Christmas. With $100,000 in cash grants to be awarded between now and December 23, including a $20,0000 Grand... - November 29, 2009 - GreaterGood
Pet Accessory Carry-All Manufacturer Pet Grab-N-Go Releases Study Results and Recommendations on Animal Incidents on Airlines
Charlotte-based Pet Grab-n-Go®, LLC, a company dedicated to products that increase pet safety and protection recommended caution when taking pets on airlines flights. According to the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Transportation's Airline Animal Incident Reports... - November 28, 2009 - Pet Grab-N-Go
Out-U-Go!® Expands to Serve Pet Parents in Downers Grove
Chicago-based Pet Care Company Continues to Grow. - November 25, 2009 - Out-U-Go!
Scooble.com Holiday Contest & Sony Playstation®3 Giveaway
Just in time for the holidays, Scooble.com is hosting a Sony PlayStation®3 giveaway contest. Submit your favorite independently-owned pet business for a chance to win. - November 25, 2009 - Scooble.com
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center to Aid Homebound Pet Owners with Chuck Waggin’ Pet Meals Program
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center has teamed with Meals on Wheels to provide free cat and dog food through its Chuck Waggin’ Pet Meals program. The pet food is donated by individuals, retailers and other businesses, repackaged into weekly meals by RHSPAC volunteers, and delivered by Meals on Wheels volunteers to their homebound clients. - November 21, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
How to Keep Your Dog Safe at Thanksgiving
For all its holiday fun and feasting, Thanksgiving presents special dangers to dogs. Keeping a few simple tips in mind can help you and your dog have a safe and joyous Thanksgiving. - November 20, 2009 - PawZaar.com
Mickey Thomas of Starship Announces Benefit for Animals Displaced by Disasters...
Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship (famous for hits like We Built This City on Rock and Roll and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now), released a new video for Noah’s Wish, a nonprofit organization that steps in to help animals in huge disasters like hurricane Katrina and the California firestorms. Thomas celebrates his birthday on December 3 and his 30th year in Starship. In honor of this milestone, he’s asking fans to support Noah’s Wish. View the video for more info: http://bit.ly/3HMiVh. - November 19, 2009 - Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm Offers Sanctuary to Thanksgiving Turkey
Think all turkeys are bird-brained, destined to end up on America’s dinner tables on November 26? Well, at least one smart, local fowl will be enjoying a long life at CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm in Keystone Heights, Florida. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, the gifted-gobbler took up... - November 19, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
Color Pet Introduces Reflective Personalized Dog Collars
Color Pet Products, a Michigan based manufacturer of pet products including dog collars, leashes, harnesses, beds and pet accessories announces additon of its personalized embroidered dog collar program to include New 3M Scotchlite™ reflective ribbon – great for night time visibility. - November 18, 2009 - Color Pet Products
Animal Intuitive Kumari Offers Animal Communication Training to Raise Funds for Panther Ridge Sanctuary, Dec 5 & 6
Animal communicator Kumari Mullin is returning to Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Wellington, FL offering a rare opportunity to interact with the “big cats” while learning the keys to deeper connection and telepathic communion with animals in a two-part Animal Communication... - November 16, 2009 - Kumari Inc
Yeepets Launches Holiday Blog Writing Contest - Share Your Ideas About the Best Ways to Include Pets in Holiday Activities
To make sure companion animals are top of mind during the holidays, Yeepet.com, the social network for pets and their pet guardians, has launched its first holiday writing blog contest. BiologicVET, the manufacturer of pet nutritional supplements, is sponsoring the contest. Do holiday shopping... - November 15, 2009 - Yeepet.com
PawsPlus™ Completes Acquisition of Animal Health Associates in All Stock Transaction
PawsPlus™ finalizes acquisition of Animal Health Associates, Inc. in an all-stock deal. Animal Health and another PawsPlus subsidiary, VETCO Hospitals, Inc., operate low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinics in pet stores throughout the country. PawsPlus attracts a wide range of clients in tough economic times as consumers look for ways to save money while receiving quality veterinary care. Both VETCO and Animal Health offer consumers a fresh approach to the traditional pet hospital model. - November 13, 2009 - PawsPlus, Inc.
ISAR's Model Statute Regulating Dog Breeding, Facilitation and Sales
ISAR's Model Statute's imposition of tough regulations on breeders, facilitators and commercial retail sales outlets is unapologetically draconian. It is the intention and goal of ISAR, because only in this manner can the dog-trade's participants' appalling, and often illegal, conduct be regulated out of existence once and for all. - November 12, 2009 - International Society for Animal Rights
Three Pet Food Banks Combine Efforts to Hold National Pet Food Dive
Northland Pet Pantry, Central Florida Animal Pantry, and Pikes Peak Pet Pantry team up to hold the first Pet Pantry Partners’ “Furr-ever Home” National Pet Food Drive to bring awareness to the importance of helping people keep their pets during tough times. - November 12, 2009 - Pikes Peak Pet Pantry, Inc.
Safety Gear Helps Breathe Life Back Into Pets
Wag’N Enterprises’ O2 Fur Life Program Has Created Quite a Purr Across the Country by Providing Over 111 Pet Oxygen Mask Kits to First Responders Across USA in October 2009 - November 12, 2009 - Wag'N Enterprises, LLC
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent New Pet Accessory to Industry on Global Basis
Laurie H., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Multiple Pet Feeder concept to industry. An innovative new product sure to resonate with the millions of pet owners around the globe, the Multiple Pet Feeder... - November 07, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
This Saturday Denver’s ‘Heimdall,’ the Gentle Giant is Honored as the 2009 North American Pet Health Favorite Pet Story
Heimdall’s story provides a compelling example of the love of a special pet, and the value of being able to provide excellent care - November 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Casting Call for Snowboarding Bulldogs - Does Your Bulldog Have What It Takes to be in the Tournament of Roses® Parade?
The most unique "cattle call" in years takes place 10:30 AM on Friday, November 6th at Natural Balance Pet Foods headquarters (12924 Pierce Street, Pacoima, CA 91331), as the West Coast's largest open call for bulldogs will take place. The dogs will get to test their snowboarding skills,... - November 01, 2009 - Natural Balance
Bring Your Bewitching Best-Friend, Your Super Pooch or Your Doggy Diva and Celebrate the 2nd Annual Woof-N-Treat
Pampered Pooch Playground is Calling All Dogs and their Owners to a Tail Wagging Good Time - October 28, 2009 - Pampered Pooch Playground
Wag’N Halloween Pet Safety Warning
Wag’N Enterprises, LLC, the leading pet safety gear and services provider, just issued its annual Halloween Pet Safety Warning reminding pet parents that amongst the various festivities, special caution needs to be taken to keep animals safe. - October 28, 2009 - Wag'N Pet Emergency Management
Trupanion Raises Pet Insurance Awareness & Money for Charity
Trupanion policyholders raised pet insurance awareness and the level of donation to pet rescue charity Noah’s Wish to celebrate Pet Insurance Month. - October 27, 2009 - Trupanion
Tailwaggers & Tailwashers in-Store Halloween Party and Adoption Event
Scooble.com is proud to announce Tailwaggers' in-store Halloween Party and adoption event benefiting the non-profit animal rescue, Dogs Without Borders, Saturday, October 31 in Hollywood, CA. - October 24, 2009 - Scooble.com