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.
Natural Paws™ Announces Emotional Tranquility Spray for Dogs
Natural Paws of Scottsdale, AZ announces release of Peaceful Pup, an emotional tranquility comfort spray for dogs. Peaceful Pup is an emotionally comforting blend of flower essences and essential oils, designed to bring anxious dogs to a more peaceful state of ease. - June 05, 2021 - Natural Paws
3 Tips for Horse Owners During Pet Appreciation Week, June 6-12
June 6-12 is Pet Appreciation Week and what better way for horse owners than to spend the day with their horse. Here are 3 tips from #1 best-selling author Elaine Heney on what you can do with your horse on National Best Friends Day. "My horses are part of my family, so it’s really... - June 04, 2021 - Grey Pony Films
New Horse Training Book by #1 Award-Winning Movie Director Elaine Heney Helps Horse Riders Improve Their Partnerships with Their Horses
Horse owners & riders will be able to understand their horses better and become more efficient and more effective in their daily horsemanship skills when they read “Equine Listenology” a new book on essential groundwork & riding lessons & exercises, written by Elaine Heney,... - June 03, 2021 - Grey Pony Films
Nonprofit Releases 2020 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks by Bull Breeds Increase and Trends from the 16 Year Data Set
In 2020, canines inflicted at least 46 deadly human attacks. Pit bulls contributed to 72% (33) of these deaths. Overall, fatal dog mauling statistics in 2020 were dominated by bull breeds and mastiff-type dogs. When breed was known, only 3 fatal dog attacks did not involve these breeds. - June 01, 2021 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Natural Products Industry Leader Giovanni Makes a Splash in the Pet Care Industry
Giovanni has been the #1 selling hair care brand in the United States Natural Products Industry, for over 10 consecutive years (according to SPINs) and is now expanding their vegan-friendly and cruelty-free product offerings to our Furry friends with five new Professional Pet Care items this spring. The Collection is inspired by their own Ellie Mae and highlights 16 Benefits for a happier pet. - May 22, 2021 - Giovanni Cosmetics
K9 Dog Training Academy Sees Greater Interest in Civilian Dog Training
Delta K9 Academy, a recognized training facility in the Los Angeles area, has experienced a shift in K9 training requests for civilian-owned dogs and created a new hybrid training program for clients. The owners of the dog training facility say the rise of criminal activity has spurred a newfound interest in K9 dog training for dogs that are not affiliated with law enforcement or security agencies. - May 06, 2021 - Delta K9 Academy
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Continued Double-Digit Growth in 2020
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) today reported that North America’s pet insurance sector exceeded $2.174 billion USD in 2020, recording its sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth. The industry continued its growth trajectory despite the... - May 04, 2021 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Dog Calendar Contest to Benefit Douglas County Canine Resuce
Bina Photography is working on the second annual “Rescued and Amazing 2022” calendar contest to benefit the Douglas County Canine Rescue. - April 12, 2021 - Bina Photography, Inc
Lambert Vet Supply Donates Microchips to Weather Affected Sea Turtle Rehabilitation
Severe weather in February in New England, following in Texas, affected thousands of endangered sea turtles. The influx of cold-stunned sea turtles to rehabilitation centers, including Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, FL resulted in a taxing time on organization supply inventory, including microchips for tracking rehabilitated sea turtles after release. Lambert Vet Supply is excited to assist in the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation mission through their donation of 2,000 ADEQID mini microchips. - April 10, 2021 - Lambert Vet Supply
Pink Paws Launches Its New Branch Store at Kasba
Pink Paws, the all-in-one pet care store in Kolkata, launches its branch store at Kasba. Read this press release to get some more pieces of valuable information. - March 28, 2021 - Pink Paws
The Red Dog Dash - The Little Red Dog, Inc. Rescue Aims to Help All Pet Parents Tackle Training Issues and Ensure All Dogs Are Walked Twice a Day
Not-to-be-Missed Educational Event will Benefit Dog owners everywhere and support the Lifesaving Work of Local Orange County-Based The Little Red Dog, Inc. - March 16, 2021 - The Little Red Dog, Inc.
Kaylon Fussell Rodriguez Recognized as Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Kaylon Fussell Rodriguez of Polk City, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of farm and agricultural supplies. Each month P.O.W. - March 09, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Use Your WingPet to Get Dates Online: FetchaDate - Where Pet Lovers Meet
Thirty-Nine percent of people admit to swiping right on dating profiles with someone’s dog. Why? They want to meet the dog more than they want to meet the person. But on a pet-dating app like FetchaDate: where pet lovers meet, users just get it. They’re dog lovers already. And downloading this app means singles see the pet first and then choose whether they want to see the human behind the animal. It's where you can Fetch - Match - Date pet lovers. - February 16, 2021 - FetchaDate
Marcoot Jersey Creamery Launches Cheesy Dog Treats on Amazon
Marcoot Jersey Creamery is officially announcing the launch of their brand-new line of dog treats on Amazon, Dog-O’s. The seventh-generation, woman-owned Jersey dairy farm in Greenville produces these treats from high-quality, all-natural ingredients – 100% dried wheels of their own cheese. - February 06, 2021 - Marcoot Jersey Creamery
MacFarlane Pheasants Announces New Pet Product Line, Pure Pheasant, with Website Launch
MacFarlane Pheasants announces their new product line, Pure Pheasant, and its accompanying website, PurePheasant.com. The new product line of locally raised, all-natural pet products includes raw pheasant prey diet and a variety of freeze-dried pheasant treats. Throughout the years, MacFarlane... - January 26, 2021 - MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc.
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. Moves Operations to a New and Larger Location to Support Rapid Growth
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc, a leader in service dog training, has relocated to a new home on the North East side of Indianapolis, IN. The new location provides 2400 square feet of shared office space, conference room and intake area as well as 3000 square foot kennels for expanded training,... - January 16, 2021 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
New Dating App for Dog Lovers to Find Love FetchaDate - Where Pet Lovers Meet
A new dating app where you connect over what you both already love, pets. Fetchadate is where single pet lovers find a date based on a game of "fetch" as their WingPet makes the introduction. Here the odds are in your favor because no one can resist swiping right on a pet. Dating is mysterious and fun as your pet leaves clues about you in "fetch Who’s Behind." Swipe right to see if you’re a match. No pet, no problem. Choose a virtual pet to break the ice and go chat. - January 08, 2021 - FetchaDate
Pink Paws Launches Its Online Pet Store
Pet parents in West Bengal and East India can shop online from Pink Paws. Based in Kolkata, the online pet store offers a wide range of pet products & supplies. - December 25, 2020 - Pink Paws
FavoritePetShop.com Grand Opening
Favorite Pet Shop today announced their Grand Opening, a new online pet store. FavoritePetShop.com is an online pet shop specializing in products for your dogs and cats and offers a new way for customers to pamper their pets. “We are pet lovers who love spending time with our pets,”... - December 17, 2020 - Favorite Pet Shop
Northern VA Cat Sitting Service Tells What to Look for in a Cat Sitter
PawPals, a Northern Virginia cat sitting service, recently released a blog discussing what to look for in a cat sitter. The article focuses on explaining what goes into professional cat sitting services and what is important to include. - December 06, 2020 - Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC
Metamorphosis Partners Acquires “@DogsOfInstagram” Pet Community
The dedicated community of 5 million dog-lovers will join the pet industry’s most innovative entrepreneurs. - December 03, 2020 - Metamorphosis Partners
Vital Essentials FUSION Awarded Dog Food Frozen/Raw Product of the Year
Carnivore Meat Company, a freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food manufacturer, has earned their second consecutive award from Pet Independent Innovation Awards. This year the company’s brand Vital Essentials® has been recognized with their new FUSION Dinner Patties for the Frozen/Raw Dog Food Product of the Year. - November 21, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Local Auction Site Launches with Better Than Black Friday Deals
A dream-come-true auction site, Greenway Auction is helping Arizona locals skip to the front of the line and shop Black Friday Deals, every day of the week. - November 09, 2020 - Greenway Auction
Maxie Squad Announces the Launch of a New Range of 100% Natural Dog Treats & Chews for All Sized Dogs
Introducing the finest all-natural high-quality Dog Treats for the Best Dogs on the Block. - October 16, 2020 - Maxie Squad
International Dog Training Professional Organization States Position on the Use of E-Collars and Other Dog Training Tools
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) does not support the limitation or prohibition of the use of any specific equipment or training methods. - October 12, 2020 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Vital Essentials to be Featured on Gun Dog TV
Wolf Creek Productions will feature raw pet food brand Vital Essentials on Gun Dog TV in 2021, furthering the brand's dedication to providing the very best diet to pets across the world. - October 11, 2020 - Vital Essentials
CUDDLY® and All Pet Voices™ Launch #MYUNSPOKENPET Campaign
Pandemic pet adoptions showcase the power of storytelling across the nation. - September 21, 2020 - All Pet Voices
Progress Through Photography Opens Its Doors in Tempe, Arizona
Progress Through Photography supports animal shelters with donations, photographic services and social media exposure. 25% of its revenues go directly to charities in the Phoenix metro area. - September 21, 2020 - Progress Through Photography
SmartWork Media Earns 8 Honors at 2020 TABPI Awards
One of America's most innovative business-to-business media publishers earned a large haul at a top international publishing competition, with all three of the group's titles winning honors in the awards' most prestigious category - best single issue. - September 17, 2020 - SmartWork Media
Leading Artists from Across the World Come Together for African Painted Dog Conservation
Launching on Tuesday 15 September, a Global Art Fundraiser "LYCAON – Artists for Painted Dogs" features over 30 international artists and photographers, who have come together to raise awareness and funds globally, for the endangered African Painted Dog (aka Painted Wolves or African Wild Dogs). A century ago, approximately 500,000 Painted Dogs roamed the African continent. Less than 6,600 including around 700 breeding pairs, remain in the wild today. - September 15, 2020 - Artists for Painted Dogs
Metamorphosis Partners & Great Pet Care Launch New Destination for Pet Product Reviews
Dedicated site section offers honest and impartial recommendations from vets, trainers and experts on everything from food and treats to toys and gear. - September 10, 2020 - Metamorphosis Partners
Homescape Pets Expands Wellness Line to Include Single Ingredient Air-Dried Chews for Dogs and Cats
Responsibly sourced, single protein chews combine pet satisfaction with wellness to enhance the happiness and health of pets. - September 09, 2020 - Homescape Pets
The Anxious Pet Launches Innovative Dog Supplement Bars for On-The-Go Support
Veterinarian-approved formulations that come in a convenient, innovative supplement delivery system for pets. Formulas include hip & joint, cognitive and calming options that help solve the needs of pets experiencing pain, inflammation and anxiety. - August 20, 2020 - Metamorphosis Partners
PawPail Introduces New, Larger Pet Waste Bags
PawBag™ XL pet waste bags are now available for large and giant breed pet owners using the PawPail® pet waste station. - July 29, 2020 - PawPail
Metamorphosis Acquires National Pet Services Platform Barkly
The Acquisition Expands Metamorphosis Offerings in Dog Walking, Boarding, Training, Grooming and Other Pet Care Services - July 27, 2020 - Metamorphosis Partners
DIY Service Dogs? Medical Mutts Launches Online Service Dog Classes
Dog owners all over the country can now learn how to train their own service dogs. Live and interactive, this step by step course is an innovative option for those who can't afford the wait or the cost of a fully trained service dog. - July 25, 2020 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Pet Furniture Specialized Company, Hanasan Co., Ltd. to Launch Brand in North America
A Korean pet furniture manufacturing company, Hanasan is planning to launch its own brand on the U.S. market in 2020. - July 25, 2020 - Hanasan Co., Ltd.
PawPail Products Now Available at Chewy.com
The PawPail® pet waste station, an innovative pet waste management product for homes and pet-friendly businesses, is now available to purchase at Chewy.com. - July 08, 2020 - PawPail
BlogPaws Returns; Launches Sister Brand All Pet Voices
The new brand, All Pet Voices, continues the mission to create and share quality content benefiting the pets we love. - June 16, 2020 - All Pet Voices
Homescape Pets is Finding a Niche in the "Home Alone, Together" Quarantine Experience
Natural pet wellness e-commerce brand has thrived by providing supplements to help pets cope with the stress and new routines of sheltering-at-home. - May 19, 2020 - Homescape Pets
Michele J. Stebbins-Towns Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michele J. Stebbins-Towns of Port Richey, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of animal care. About Michele J. Stebbins-Towns Michele Stebbins-Towns has... - May 06, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Homescape Pets Relocates to Austin, Texas
Pet wellness brand with innovative hemp-derived products for mobility, relaxation, and inflammation is proud to call Texas their new home. - May 05, 2020 - Homescape Pets
NAPHIA Appoints Dr. Jules Benson as Chair of Veterinary Relations Committee
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) has announced that Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer for Nationwide, has been appointed as Chair of NAPHIA's Veterinary Relations Committee. Dr. Benson is a licensed veterinarian, graduate of the University of Liverpool’s... - May 01, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Meowtel Reports Cat Adoptions Soar by 120% Since Shelter-in-Place Order Began
Rescue organizations are faced with long waitlists of hopeful adopters. - April 24, 2020 - Meowtel
Animal Trust Planning, a Company Trying to Protect Americans Animals During the Coronavirus Epidemic
Setting up a plan to protect your animals has never been easier and more necessary than right now. Animal Trust Planning has made this process quick and easy for Americans to set up an Animal Trust Planning Agreement to ensure their animals uninterrupted care for when they are no longer able to care for them. - April 14, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Pet Owners Social Distance Using PawPail
Social distancing is critical in the COVID-19 era. The PawPail pet waste station helps pet owners manage pet waste while they remain at home. - April 05, 2020 - PawPail
Equine Rider Training Program: "Comprehensive Video Lessons"
In a period where large group events are Science Of Motion with their "Comprehensive Video Lesson" program with Jean Luc Cornille. - April 04, 2020 - Science Of Motion LLC
Equine Lecture, The New Seat by Jean Luc Cornille
The Jean Luc Cornille lecture, "The New Seat" has been a favorite around the world and now is available online or on DVD. - April 04, 2020 - Science Of Motion LLC
Vital Essentials Launches Vital Relief Challenge with $100,000 Donation
To kick off the Challenge, Vital Essentials announced it’s donating $100,000 to Green Bay area nonprofits including food pantries, shelters and other community outreach organizations. “As an essential manufacturer of pet food, we’re blessed to be able to continue to successfully operate with a safe and healthy team,” says Carnivore Meat Company CEO and Owner Lanny Viegut. “Unfortunately, others have landed in some pretty tough spots.” - April 04, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Your Imprint Launches Pickup NoCo for Curbside & Carryout Service
It's a simple, affordable online ordering option for restaurants and retailers. - March 22, 2020 - Pickup NoCo