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.
Pet Emergency Preparedness Workshops in Moraga, CA, on July 4th
What: Pet Emergency Preparedness workshops. Who: Lamorinda DART (Disaster Animal Response Team). When: July 4th: 9 am, 111 am, 11 pm. Where: Moraga Commons, Moraga, CA, USA. - June 30, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Who Will Save Your Pet in a Disaster?
Residents of the San Ramon Valley Fire Prevention District in Contra Costa County in California will soon be able to say: a team of dedicated first responders, the San Ramon Valley DART Team (Disaster Animal Response Team). - June 29, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
DogTipper.com Adds Dog Sweepstakes Blog
In response to the growing number of dog-oriented sweepstakes, DogTipper.com has launched a blog following dog contests and sweepstakes. - June 28, 2009 - PawZaar.com
SuppliesJust4Pets.com Announces Baby Patches’ Surfin Safari Giveaway Pet Photo Contest for Cats, Dogs, Birds, and Small Animals
Baby Patches’ Surfin Safari Giveaway is offering over $150 worth of prizes, Supplies Just for Pets is making this summer fun pet photo contest available to cats, dogs, birds, and small animals. - June 26, 2009 - Supplies Just for Pets
Out-U-Go!® Adds South Loop-Hyde Park Service to Its Growing Litter
New Location opening brings top-notch pet care to the neighborhood - June 24, 2009 - Out-U-Go!
Boone County DogSport Hosts a USDAA Agility Trial June 27th & 28th at Oak Spring Kennels, Inc.
Come watch the fur fly as dogs of all sizes, colors, and breeds take to the field in the wonderful sport of Dog Agility. The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, at Oak Spring Kennels in Poplar Grove, Illinois on Saturday June 27th & Sunday June 28th from 9:00am till about 2:00pm. Dog... - June 22, 2009 - Boone County DogSport
Wag'N Enterprises Partners with Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign
Wag'N Enterprises, LLC., the manufacturer of innovative pet safety products and services, has entered into a cooperative partnership with the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Canine Cancer Campaign. - June 20, 2009 - Wag'N Enterprises, LLC
Gotta Go Out, LLC Pet Sitting and Services Celebrates Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog to Work Day®
Hundreds of companies across the Country will welcome dogs into their office this Friday, June 26, 2009 for the 10th anniversary of Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTW Day). In honor of this event, Gotta Go Out, LLC Pet Sitting and Services is offering new clients 10% off dog walking rates for the... - June 16, 2009 - Gotta Go Out, LLC
Handicapped and Older Cats Able to Reach New Heights
Creative Pet Furniture creates a special line of furniture for handicapped and older cats. Handicapped and older arthritic cats cannot climb on regular cat trees. - June 14, 2009 - Creative Pet Furniture
Pet Chamber of Commerce Provides Advocacy for Animals and Pet-Related Businesses
The Pet Chamber of Commerce provides advocacy for animals, pet owners, and pet businesses on issues that affect animal wellness, pet-related business prosperity, and pet owner education and benefit. - June 14, 2009 - Pet Chamber of Commerce
Scooble Sponsors KLOS Mark & Brian Pet Adoption Day
Scooble sponsors Mark & Brian Pet Adoption Day benefiting spcaLA. - June 13, 2009 - Scooble.com
Alberta-Based Company Becomes Canadian Distributor for Environmentally-Friendly Automatic "Smart" Cat-Door
EIDAP Inc., the country’s largest distributor of companion-animal microchips is branching out its product line to include a state-of-the-art automatic cat-door. After investigating several options, C.O.O. Peter DeNooy, D.V.M. approached the U.K company, Sureflap Ltd. to acquire Canadian... - June 12, 2009 - EIDAP Inc.
Historic Disaster Drill in Walnut Creek
History was made on Saturday May 30th in Walnut Creek, California. For the first time in local history a disaster drill was held that included rescue and sheltering of animals and people. - June 11, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Pet Sitting/Kennel Services in Upstate South Carolina
Hi, upstatelabradors are pleased to announce pet sitting / Full service kennel (for dogs only) here at upstatelabradors. You can rest assured that your pet or pets welfare will be in good hands here at upstatelabradors. All request's are welcome upstatelabradors offers, heating and air, swimming,... - June 10, 2009 - upstatelabradors
Little Dogs Pack a Big Punch at Teacup Dog Agility Trials
Pup 'N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center hosts the Washington, DC area's first ever Teacup Dog Agility Trials this weekend, June 13 & 14, 2009 in Fredericksburg, VA. Small dogs, yes, some of them even considered "girly," show they, too, are strong, athletic and built for speed. But they do it on smaller equipment appropriately sized so they can excel. It's fast, fun, exciting, and yes, too cute for words. - June 09, 2009 - Pup 'N Iron LLC
Pet-Friendly Hotel Directory Implements Fundraising Program for Non-Profit Animal Shelters and Humane Societies for Half of Proceeds
HotelsAllowingPets.com (HAP) has developed a fundraising program to add hotels to their pet-friendly directory. HAP is seeking the help of non-profit animal shelters and humane societies and will donate half of the proceeds. - June 08, 2009 - HotelsAllowingPets.com
A Pet's World Chosen as the Exclusive Sales Agent for "The Pet Plan and Pet Trust Guide"
A Pet's World has been chosen as the exclusive sales and marketing agent within the Pet Industry for the new book, "The Pet Plan and Pet Trust Guide." This book was written by attorney Kimberly A. Colgate to guide people step by step on how to create a pet trust. The Pet Plan and Pet... - June 07, 2009 - A Pet's World
Steaming Hay by HAYGAIN at Badminton
Do you want to learn more about feeding hay, the problems associated and how to eliminate these? Visit Haygain, the experts in steaming hay at Badminton Horse Trials. Situated in the World of the Horse, their exhibit gives an insight into this fascinating technique of steaming hay which will... - June 07, 2009 - PropressEquineLtd
New HAYGAIN Hay Steamer
PROPRESS Equine have launched the new HAYGAIN, a revolutionary hay steamer. Haygain transforms any quality of hay into dust-free forage giving horses a healthier respiratory system and maximising their performance. HAYGAIN has been created at Propress Ltd, experts with more than 60 years of... - June 07, 2009 - PropressEquineLtd
Bark Busters Offers Summer Care and Safety Tips for Dogs
As summer leads to warmer weather and more time outside, pet owners need to take special precautions for their dogs. Bark Busters—the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company—offers some helpful tips for dog owners on how to keep their canine companions happy, cool and... - June 06, 2009 - Bark Busters
Pet First Aid Featured in the Apple App Store
Pet First Aid, a mobile application for the Apple iPhone, is now featured in the Apple App Store. A joint venture between mobile application developers, Jive Media LLC, and pet first aid trainers at PetTech of Vacaville, Pet First Aid is the premier mobile application for all pet owners. - June 04, 2009 - Jive Media LLC
DogsBite.org Releases Report: U.S. Police and Citizen Shootings of Pit Bulls 2008
The report shows that 40% of the incidences resulted in pit bull bite injury; in six cases, the injury led to death. 3% of the occurrences involved human bullet injury. - June 03, 2009 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Raise a Green Dog Debuts New and Improved Website for Eco-Friendly Dog Lovers
New website features information, articles, tips and an online green dog product portal as a resource to help dog lovers enjoy a healthier, happier pup and environment. - June 03, 2009 - Raise a Green Dog
SuppliesJust4Pets.com Announces the Availability of the Highly Popular Nina Ottosson Interactive Toys for Dogs or Cats
Recommended by veterinaries, dog-trainers and other dog-lovers all over the world, Supplies Just for Pets is making these incredibly popular Nina Ottosson Interactive toys available not only to the US, but Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. - June 03, 2009 - Supplies Just for Pets
Elizabeth Bublitz Was Guest on Animal Wise Radio on Sunday, May 31 at 11:20 AM MDT. Animal Wise Radio is Dedicated to All Pets - Domestic as Well as Wildlife.
Elizabeth Bublitz was a guest on Animal Wise Radio on Sunday, May 31 at 11:20 am MDT. Animal Wise Radio is dedicated to all pets - domestic as well as wildlife and welcomes a large array of guests. Its hosts, Beth Nelson and Mike Fry discuss various topics which can be streamed live at www.kycr.com and at www.kdwa.com in Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding communities. - June 02, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
May Winners in The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com Challenge Range from Montana to Maryland
More than 1.6 million votes have been cast in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge and another four rescue organizations received “weekly winner” grants of $1,000 in May: Seminole County Animal Services in Florida, Rolling Dog Ranch in Montana, Community Animal... - May 30, 2009 - GreaterGood
Uncle Jimmy’s Licky Thing Swings Into Stores
J.C. Quarter Horses LLC is pleased to announce the launch of their newest product, Uncle Jimmy’s Licky Thing. The Licky Thing is meant to fit all major horse treat holders on the market and like Uncle Jimmy’s Hangin’ Ball, the Licky Thing is meant to combat stall boredom related... - May 30, 2009 - J.C. Quarter Horses, LLC
New Legal Resource for Virginia Dog Bite Victims
School-aged children across Virginia will soon be enjoying the freedom of summer vacation and more time spent outdoors. As parents look to keep their children safe, a new legal resource can educate them about a serious subject – dog bites. - May 21, 2009 - Jim Parrish
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Names Three Men 2009 Volunteers of the Year
Pat Starwich, Jim Cloyd and Harvey Long, all of Riverside, CA, are the recipients of Riverside Humane Society’s annual Friends of the Animals Award. - May 21, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Animal Intuitive Kumari Offers Animal Communication Training to Raise Funds for Panther Ridge Conservation Center, June 13 & 14
Get Up Close and Personal with Majestic “Big Cats” While Saving Embattled Florida Conservation Center. - May 21, 2009 - Kumari Inc
Pawsible Marketing Launches New Cost-Effective Marketing Consulting Service to Help Pet Businesses During Tough Economic Times
Marketing Coaching Service Package provides consistent marketing consulting and planning to help pet businesses build their business. - May 17, 2009 - Pawsible Marketing
The Retro "Pet Rock" is Born
The Retro Pet Rock, with a unique serial number and birth certificate, aka Obama Pet Rock "Bo" is scheduled for full release June 1, 2009. - May 16, 2009 - Retro Pet Rock, Inc.
Pets Rule at Snaggle Foot Birmingham
Snaggle Foot has a new boss: the pets of Birmingham. May’s launch of the newest franchise of the blooming national company that provides dog walks and pet care in a unique fashion sees the area’s furry, feathered, and even scaly family members hanging their name on the CEO door. And... - May 16, 2009 - Snaggle Foot Birmingham
1 Woman, 3 Concussions, 5 Charities and 16 Songs
Singer-songwriter, Laurie Lee Lewis has released a CD called One To One. Music that will inspire the heart and benefit animals, children, veterans of war, clean global water and cancer research. A project that took on a mystic of its own. - May 13, 2009 - Under The Rainbow Creations
Donate Blankets for Homeless Animals
Blankets are more than comfortable for animals in their no-kill shelter - they're comforting. Donate a blanket and make a difference. - May 13, 2009 - Western Plains Animal Refuge
Buena Vista CERT (Walnut Creek) Drill on 5/30 to Include Emergency Animal Shelter
On May 30th, Buena Vista CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will hold a drill at Larkey Park in Walnut Creek. One element of the drill is to set up an emergency animal shelter to assist animal owners in case of an evacuation during a disaster. - May 08, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Animal Lovers Learn Animal Communication Techniques, Raise Funds for Wild Horse Rescue
Florida animal intuitives hone their communication skills with animal communicator Kumari, while raising money for the care of rescued wild horses. - May 07, 2009 - Kumari Inc
It’s About Time – Pet First Aid Classes Are Now Available
Happy Heart Pets LLC Receives Instructor Accreditation. It’s About Time – Pet First Aid Classes Are Now Available. Pet Tech, the premiere international training center dedicated to pet CPR, first aid and care is proud to announce their newest instructor in Surprise, AZ. Lori Love,... - May 06, 2009 - Happy Heart Pets LLC
Coping with the Grief of the Death of a Pet, Honoring Your Pet's Memory
Until now bereaved pet owners had a singular choice for preserving their pet's cremated remains; a solid, stationary urn. Now comes a huggable pillow urn . The pet's ashes tuck discreetly into center of the pillow pet urn using a secure interior pocket. Urn helps to cope with grief of the death of a pet. - May 05, 2009 - Soft-Hearted Products LLC
Dogtown Group and Shar Pei Rescuers First Winners in New Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge
Supporters of Best Friends Animal Society and Operation Scarlet turned out enough online voting to secure $1,000 grants in The Animal Rescue Site’s current $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. - May 02, 2009 - GreaterGood
Lamorinda WildFire Forum on ComCast
The 2009 Lamorinda WildFire Forum was a huge success. Residents of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda learned a lot about mitigation, preparedness and response. Those who were unable to attend will get a second chance because ComCast will broadcast the forum. - May 02, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Daisy Project Seeks to Increase Pet Visitation in Nursing Homes
The Merriman Good Life Foundation has launched a campaign called the Daisy Project. The Daisy Project is aimed at raising awareness of the general public to the value of pets visiting residents of nursing homes and other institutions on a regular basis. Full details are available at www.TMGLFoundation.org. - May 01, 2009 - The Merriman Good Life Foundation
Paula Abdul Joins Natural Balance Pet Foods and PETCO to Celebrate National Guide Dog Month in May
For nearly two years, the dog learns, practices and trains. All for the day when preparation pays off and the pup graduates as a certified guide dog and becomes a gift of independence for someone who can’t see. In honor of these hero dogs — and the training facilities that provide them... - April 30, 2009 - Natural Balance
Change is Good for Snaggle Foot
Out with Waggin’ Tailz. In with Snaggle Foot. A growing pain that thrills Karen Cockrill. Little did the pet care entrepreneur know that her one-man show would grow almost as fast as a puppy does—and would need a name change along the way. To strengthen the company’s presence through a unique brand image, she went back to her childhood. - April 24, 2009 - Snaggle Foot
A "Green" American Innovation Just in Time for Earth Month
FreshAire with Bio-Filters™ Hybrid Cat Litter is the Environmentally Responsible Choice. - April 22, 2009 - FreshAire With Bio-Filters
Animal Communication Workshop Raises Funds for Wild Horse Rescue
Kumari Mullin presents a workshop on how to communicate with animals at the Wild Horse Rescue Center in Mims Florida, April 25th and 26th. - April 17, 2009 - Kumari Inc
Urine Off® Announces Hot New Combo Pack for Retail
Urine Off introduces new combo pack featuring the new Urine Finder Mini-LED light and Odor & Stain Removal spray to pet retailers. Now consumers can find the source of invisible odors then remove the urine deposits, saving time and money. - April 16, 2009 - Bio-Pro Research, LLC
Dogs and Cats Get Their Own Discount Drug Program
St. Petersburg, Florida Animal Hospital develops $4 prescription program for pets. - April 15, 2009 - Noah's Place Animal Hospital
Urine Off Sends Gift to the White House for the "First Puppy"
Urine Off sends a case of its #1 Veterinarian Recommended Odor & Stain Removal products to the White House to ease the transition of the "First Puppy" to his new home. - April 15, 2009 - Bio-Pro Research, LLC
Pets of Wilshire Hosts First Annual Parrot Festival
On April 18 & 19, 2009 Pets of Wilshire will host an all weekend family festival. Children and adults can learn about parrots in the wild and in captivity. They can participate in fun and games while learning about conservation and proper bird care. - April 14, 2009 - Pets of Wilshire