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.
Simple Innovation Creates a Huge Hit. New Dog Collar Walkeez Reinvents the Category.
A simple innovative re-think of the conventional dog collar has created a huge stir in the pet agility world. Walkeez is a new refreshing harness design that uses the calming principles of Tellington Touch[1] to remove unpleasant unpleasant pressure on the neck thus reducing stress and relaxing your pet to boost its sociability. - September 11, 2009 - All Pet Naturals
2009 Summer Savings Giveaway
The summer-long contest invited horse lovers to register for a chance to win one of six prizes, including the Grand Prize, a High Horse Big Springs Easy-Fit Saddle valued at $1000. - September 05, 2009 - Valley Vet Supply
Trupanion Celebrates Pet Insurance Month
Trupanion pet insurance is celebrating Pet Health Insurance Month with pet owners and pet insurance policy holders. - September 04, 2009 - Trupanion
Steve Trimboli: Long Island’s Own Real Dog Savior
Steve “The Pit” Trimboli, as his companions call him, has dedicatedly rescued hundreds of Pit Bulls over the years. Using his own innovative and unconventional tactics, he has liberated these dogs from neglectful owners who have merely kept the dogs as status symbols, for abuse, for excessive breeding, and in some cases even for dog fighting. - September 04, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.
Tips for a Safe Labor Day Weekend with Your Dog
Summer's last holiday can be a fun time with your dog with a little pre-planning and a few extra precautions. - September 02, 2009 - PawZaar.com
Samson Media to Speak at SuperZoo 2009 Pet Trade Show in Las Vegas
Internet marketing firm returns for second year of money-making workshops at Super Zoo U. - August 31, 2009 - Samson Media
HobnobCharleston Sponsors Fashion Four Paws to Benefit Charleston Animal Society
HobnobCharleston.com is excited to announce their sponsorship of “ Fashion Four Paws.” This fabulous fashion event is to raise money for the Charleston Animal Society. All proceeds will benefit the CAS . Some of the CAS animals will be featured in the show and will be available for... - August 29, 2009 - HobNobCharleston.com
Larkin Veterinary Center Announces New Doctor Lisa Noble V.M.D.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA™) is the largest private owner of free standing veterinary hospitals in the United States. - August 27, 2009 - National Veterinary Associates
ifpetscouldtype.com Announces Two New Pet Food Pantries Join Their Feed-a-Pet Program to Help Get Pet Food to Needy Families
Frederick County Humane Society and Pikes Peak Pet Pantry will receive funds to help restock pet pantries in Maryland and Colorado. - August 23, 2009 - ifpetscouldtype.com
On His Web Designs & Develops Vonquin Kennel’s New Website
On His Web is a website design & development company located in Atlanta, GA. The group designed Vonquin Kennel’s website. The website serves as a reservation portal for Vonquin’s Champion Bloodline Dobermann puppies. - August 22, 2009 - On His Web
Pet Products Retailer, Pet-ETail Takes a Bite Out of Shipping Fees
Pet-ETail.com, LLC reduces shipping fees for ground shipping to $2.50. - August 21, 2009 - PetETail.com, LLC
Farm General Store Launched with Industry Leading Features
Nicayla Enterprises, Inc., a leading e-commerce design, development and managed services provider, today announced the launch of a new web site for GregRobert Enterprises. The new site, www.FarmGeneral.com, GregRobert's sixth e-commerce initiative, allows agricultural customers and farm owners to... - August 19, 2009 - GregRobert Enterprises, Inc.
Veteran Travel Writers Going to the Dogs
Longtime travel writers Paris Permenter and John Bigley say their work has literally gone to the dogs thanks to a new dog travel section in DogTipper.com. - August 19, 2009 - PawZaar.com
Trupanion Offers a Pet Health Insurance Policy That Fits the Economic Times
Trupanion pet insurance now offers a customizable pet health insurance policy to give customers more flexibility during the tough economic times. - August 18, 2009 - Trupanion
Come on Down to the Canine Country Jamboree in Leesburg, VA (Saturday, October 10, 2009)
The Leesburg Canine Country Club and Doggone Natural will sponsor Canine Country Jamboree 2009 benefiting Northern Virginia Spay/Neuter Alliance and Clinic (NoVA-SNAC) on Saturday, October 10, 2009. The Jamboree will feature pet products vendors, a live auction with donations from area merchants,... - August 18, 2009 - Northern Virginia Spay Neuter Alliance and Clinic
ifpetscouldtype.com Launches Feed-a-Pet Program to Help Restock Shelves of Pet Food Banks Nationwide
Online pet destination partners with pet food banks and pantries around the country to provide emergency pet food aid to needy pet loving families. - August 15, 2009 - ifpetscouldtype.com
Pet-ETail.com, a Fresh New Pet Products Web-Store Launches
Online pet products store, Pet-Etail.com, delivers great online shopping experience to pet owners and pet lovers. - August 13, 2009 - Pet-ETail.com
Laid Off Tampa Resident Turns Entrepreneur and Wins $26K from Tampa Bay Small Business Jumpstart Contest
Mike Mayo will be honored as the 2009 Tampa Jumpstart contest winner at a reception on Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. in Tampa, where he will formally meet the contributors of over $26K in pro bono start up services. After being laid off in May, 2009, he is starting his own company, Golden Vision Photography, a mobile pet studio that will provide exceptional pet photos while also working to educate the community about therapy dogs. - August 11, 2009 - Heidelberg PR
HobNobMurfreesboro is Raising Awareness About Pet Adoption to the Murfreesboro, TN Community
Bringing attention to all aspects of the Murfreesboro community is the main focus of HobNobMurfreesboro.com. Local pet adoption agency P.A.W.S. offers an amazing service to families with pets or families looking to add a new addition to their family which HobNobMurfreesboro.com wants to shed more... - August 11, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
FruitFast® Introduces Tart Cherry Softgels for Dogs
FruitFast® has developed CherryFlex for Dogs to maintain healthy joint function in canines. - August 08, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Perrine Company Keeps It 'Fresh,' Creative Thinking in a Changing Landscape
Heather Shreve, owner of The Perrine Co., is adapting to the new market by shifting focus to a smaller version of two signature products. Custom art has been the mainstay of The Perrine Co. since 1987 and continues to remain flexible in a changing economic environment by using creative marketing. - August 06, 2009 - The Perrine Company
Dog Beach Day Field Trips Announced by CampCountryCanines.com
While at Camp Country Canines & Cats Boarding San Diego, your pooch is probably not going to be pining away for you if he’s part of the trusted set who is lucky enough to enjoy their newly offered Dog Beach Day Field Trips. - August 05, 2009 - Camp Country Canines & Cats Boarding San Diego
Out-U-Go!® Adds Naperville Service to Its Growing Litter
Today Out-U-Go!®, the nation’s premiere pet sitting and dog walking service, launches its Naperville location. The opening marks its fifth since the company’s founding 13 years ago and second in the past two months. Offering a variety of services – from dog walking to cat care to house sitting – Out-U-Go! will provide local pet parents with piece of mind when they are on vacation, at work or simply on-the-go. - August 04, 2009 - Out-U-Go!
SuppliesJust4Pets.com Announces the Availability of All New Interactive, Intelligent and Fun Dog Toys
Supplies Just for Pets launches an all new selection of dog toys to help keep your dog and cat stimulated, happy and active. - August 04, 2009 - Supplies Just for Pets
Final Winners Announced in the Animal Rescue Site's $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com: 74 Grants Given to Shelters and Rescue Organizations
Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, UT, has won the grand prize of $20,000 in the Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com. More than 4 million votes were cast over the period of fifteen weeks by devoted animal lovers and a total of 74 grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 were given out. - August 02, 2009 - GreaterGood
Animal Intuitive Kumari to Offer Animal Communication Workshops and Individual Mini-Sessions at Second Annual Pampered Pet Expo August 7-9
Renowned animal intuitive Kumari will teach pet lovers from across Central Florida the arts of animal communication and energy healing, and offer individual animal communication and energy healing mini-sessions at the second annual Pampered Pet Expo at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center on... - August 02, 2009 - Kumari Inc
San Francisco Tripod Dog Competes in American Idol Style Worldwide Competition for Movie Role
A San Francisco, California tripod dog is competing in an online "American Idol Style" worldwide competition for a movie role and needs your vote. - August 01, 2009 - PonythePitBull
Lamorinda Animal First Responders to Receive Volunteer Service Award
Volunteers of the Lamorinda Disaster Animal Response Team are now eligible to receive the prestigious President's Volunteer Service Award. - August 01, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Fugitive Piglet Finds Sanctuary at CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of in-need animals, today announced it has welcomed a famous “fugitive” piglet into its animal rescue family. The piglet first received notoriety when it was sighted... - July 31, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
Saving Fido and Her Owner
Lamorinda CERT and Lamorinda DART announce that an Advanced CERT/DART Training will be held in Moraga, California, starting September 12. CERT and DART graduates will train to become Red Cross Disaster Workers. The training program is designed to provide CERT and DART graduates with the skills the Red Cross expects Red Cross volunteers to have. - July 30, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Fitness Unleashed... Learn How to Lose Weight and Gain Health with Your Pet
Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness is hosting a free health and fitness event for dogs and their owners this Saturday August 1, 2009 from 10:00 am - 3:00pm. This event will take place at Westwood Park, 1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles and is held in conjunction with the Los Angeles City Council Resolution marking August 1 as an official "Health And Fitness Day" in Los Angeles. - July 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Aqua Pure Breed™ Brand Waters Available Soon
Pure Breed Products, Inc., a new canine beverage company committed to dog wellness, announced today that its new Aqua Pure Breed™ brand water – the nation’s first portable, disposable, bowl-shaped water bottle for dogs – is making its worldwide retail debut, August 15, 2009, in upscale dog boutiques and online via the company’s website, www.AquaPureBreed.com. - July 24, 2009 - Aqua Pure Breed
Mr. John Honored to be Part of the Monmouth County SPCA Renovation Project
Mr. John supplied portable toilets for the Monmouth County SPCA renovation project. - July 18, 2009 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
California K9 Kitchen Sends Bo Obama a Gift Package
A gift package for Bo Obama arrived at the Whitehouse complements of California K9 Kitchen. - July 18, 2009 - California K9 Kitchen
Bluegrass and Dog Biscuits, Snaggle Foot Style
Kentucky’s pets are sniffing around a new kid in town. This month, the latest addition to the growing national family of dog walkers and pet sitters under the Snaggle Foot marquis began serving the Bluegrass State’s Lexington area. Building upon its excellence in the fundamental... - July 17, 2009 - Snaggle Foot
Kumari Healing Animal Communication Workshop at Panther Ridge Conservation Center Reveals Big Cat’s True Nature, Raises Funds for Troubled Center
A dozen lucky participants had the opportunity of a lifetime – a rare opportunity to interact with the “big cats” of Panther Ridge Conservation Center with Animal Intuitive Kumari. The biggest breakthrough came by way of a 16-year-old clouded leopard named Mattie, whose recent needy behavior was troubling Panther Ridge founder Judy Berens. - July 17, 2009 - Kumari Inc
Ball & Bone Launches Social Community for Dogs
Ball and Bone launches a new online community for dog lovers to be social, find information/resources and be entertained. - July 16, 2009 - Ball and Bone
Bluedogg Innovation Marketing & Media Launches HauteDog Magazine, a Local-Market Lifestyle Magazine for Dog Lovers
HauteDog magazine launches Now . . . and will be introduced in a variety of local markets across the U.S., with the focus being on the ‘wet nose culture’ of today’s intelligent and passionate dog owner. The niche of the print magazine and corresponding website is that it is... - July 13, 2009 - Bluedogg Innovation Marketing & Media
Bark Busters Launches America’s First National Naughty Dog Contest
Bark Busters Home Dog Training is searching for photos, short stories, or video clips of America’s naughtiest dogs - July 11, 2009 - Bark Busters
IRS Grants Animal Rescue Organization 501(c)(3) Status
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of in-need animals, today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has classified CJ Acres Animal... - July 11, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
Air Purification in Animal Care Facilities
Alpha Tech Pet Inc. introduces an Air Purification system that safely and reliably releases controlled amounts of chlorine dioxide (ClO2)gas for odor control and sanitation. Chlorine dioxide gas technology actively destroys and absorbs odors rather than masking scents with fragrances. It is... - July 10, 2009 - Alpha Tech Pet, Inc.
GoFetchGifts.com Announces Creative Tag Line Contest
GoFetchGifts.com, an online gift shop for dogs, cats, and pet lovers, is looking for a great tag line. The winner will receive a $75 gift certificate to use at the online store. - July 10, 2009 - GoFetchGifts.com
Dog Quality Launches Site Re-Design and New Products for Older Dogs
The new DogQuality.com offers customers a more robust and user friendly shopping experience. The site is also offering a greater selection of its products to include dog wheelchairs, dog strollers, dog diapers and more. - July 08, 2009 - Dog Quality Enterprises
Pet Food Drive Challenge Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit, has challenged its member collection sites to work towards a goal of collecting 75,000 pounds of pet food by the end of the year. The pet food is distributed through local food banks, food pantries, homeless shelters, as well as Meals on Wheels in... - July 08, 2009 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Adopting a Doggie Bag Station to Support Envirowagg, a Dog Waste Recycling Program That Converts Waste Into DOGGONE GOOD COMPOST®
Pawfriendly Landscapes is adopting a doggie bag station to support EnviroWagg. The City of Englewood Parks and Recreation Department and Englewood Unleashed are partnering with EnviroWagg, LLC to do an eco-friendly make-over for Canine Corral, a fenced dog park at 4848 S. Windemere Street. - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz is Hosting Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Denver West Shopping Center in Golden, Colorado for TMAC's 3rd Annual Percentage Day on July 23, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz is hosting a book signing at Barnes & Noble Denver West Shopping Center in Golden, Colorado for TMAC's 3rd Annual Percentage Day on July 23, 2009. The event is to benefit Table Mountain Animal Center in Golden, Colorado. Participating stores will give a percentage of all their... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes Supported "Englewood Unleashed 4th Annual Chili Cook Off" as a Vendor for Their Fundraiser on April 25, 2009
Pawfriendly Landscapes supported "Englewood Unleashed 4th Annual Chili Cook Off" as a vendor for their fundraiser on April 25, 2009. Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was invited to attend Englewood Unleashed committee to contribute her expertise on creating dog friendly yards. EU is a non profit organization dedicated to public education for off-leash dog recreation, site selection, park maintenance and fundraising for Englewood Unleashed parks. - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes Will be Teaching a Course at the Denver Botanic Gardens About Keeping Pets Safe During the Holidays
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be teaching a new course at the Denver Botanic Gardens about keeping pets safe during the holidays on November 7 from 7-9 pm. She will discuss toxic plants and how various holiday decorations and commonly served food items can be... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Artzi Media Supporting the ASPCA to Stop Animal Cruelty
In a fight against animal cruelty, Artzi Media has decided to contribute a portion of its earning to the ASPCA in order to help their cause and, of course, help the animals. - July 03, 2009 - Artzi Media
The Social Pet Announces the Publication of Their Newest Book
“Renting with Rex: How You, Your Dog, Your Landlord and Your Neighbors Can All Thrive in Rental Housing.” The Only Book on Renting with Dogs. ISBN: 978-0-557-06368-0; Price: $19.95 Many pet owners are facing foreclosure and need to find a place to rent with their pets. They are... - June 30, 2009 - The Social Pet