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.
Naturalwoof.com Adds a New Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish. Offering Natural, Eco Friendly and Healthy Products for Dogs and Dog Owners.
Naturalwoof.com has partnered with eWish, a full service registry system including social networking features like a Guestbook, Photo Album, RSVP and eNotification system plus it keeps track of all purchases. Naturalwoof.com is a new website that carries natural and eco friendly dog supplies and prides themselves on quality products, value, great customer service, and especially, healthy happy dogs. - October 29, 2008 - naturalwoof.com
Equine and Canine First Aid and CPR Certification
Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM) is now offering a First Aid Course on Horse and Dog for the animal practitioner and animal owner. - October 27, 2008 - Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure Massage
SAOVA and Ami Moore Support Hunting Dogs and Herding Dogs
SAOVA is a nationwide, nonpartisan group of volunteers seeking to elect politicians who will oppose animal rightists. It is the only national group working to protect both sportsmen and animal owners - natural allies - in the legislative and political arenas. SAOVA's members hunt and fish, and own livestock, dogs, cats and other pets. Ami Moore supports SAOVA because she believes that real work keeps dogs' bloodlines healthy. - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Rescue Dogs Need Recreation in Addition to Rehabilitation Says Ami Moore
Ami Moore, the Chicago Dog Whisperer, educator, author and motivational speaker uses her skills as an occupational therapy provider to create new and novel recreational activities for dogs that are in shelters and rescues. "Dogs need playtime and work time just like children do in order to remain balanced and healthy" says Ami Moore. - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Ami Moore Supports the Goals of ADOA, The American Dog Owners Association
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer supports our right as American citizens to train, breed, train and share our home and hearth with our pets. Dogs are especially near and dear to Ami Moore. ADOA actively promotes legislation that will help keep dogs close to our hearts forever. - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Ami Moore Completes Novartis Course to Help Dogs with Separation Anxiety
"I have many clients who have to endure the pain of living with dogs that are suffering from separation anxiety." Ami Moore says, "Sometimes you need more than workouts, good food and good energy to cure this condition. Sometimes you need a good drug-Clomicalm is that drug." - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Rocky Mountain School Launches 230 hour Equine Massage Program
In August 2008 the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools approved a 230 hour Equine Massage Program for the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM). - October 26, 2008 - Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure Massage
Pet Life Radio Podcast “Oh Behave” Nominated For People’s Choice Podcast Award
Listeners can vote for "Oh Behave" with host Arden Moore for the People's Choice Podcast Award at www.podcast awards.com - October 25, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer Rocks WCRX
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer was a rocking guest on WXRX's pet talk radio. Ami Moore promotes dog boot camps and dog fat camps as the next new thing. - October 24, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Beverly Hills to Paris, Chihuahuas to Poodles, Fashion Has Gone to the Dogs, and Back to Us, with Pupscale™ Couture
The first fashion line catering to luxury matching pieces for people and pets debuts with crystal encrusted, lavishly beaded, and extravagantly sequined dog and people sweaters and scarves. - October 24, 2008 - Gothic Dog
Ami Moore, the Chicago Dog Coach, Joins the Junior Board of PAWS Chicago as a Sign of Support for Their Mission to Save Homeless Pets
Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Whisperer, joins PAWS Chicago's Junior Board as a way to support their mission to save homeless pets and provide low-cost spay and neuter services to the Chicagoland area. Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Expert is a supporter of homeless pets and shelter animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits being spayed or neutered before they find their forever homes. "Altering animals that are homeless before they are released to new homes is a smart idea," says Ami Moore. - October 23, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Nurtured Pets Introduces Anti-Lick Strip Prevent™ and Anti-Lick Strip Pro - the First Product That Stop Pets from Licking and Biting Surgical Sites and Hot Spots
Pet owners and veterinarians have long-sought a more effective solution for animals with obsessive licking and biting habits and as an alternative to the e-collar for post-surgical bandaged areas, casts and other work needing protection. Now, for the first time, they have one. Nurtured Pets, a... - October 23, 2008 - Nurtured Pets
Something Fishy About Comparison Shopping
Unique website offers shopping service to aquarium enthusiasts. - October 22, 2008 - Aqua Compare
Got Cha Organic Bug Spray
Earth Green Earth Blue Waters Co. is introducing Got Cha Organic Bug Spray designed to kill disease carrying insects and eliminate bacteria from surfaces. It is a biodegradable, non toxic, non flammable insect killer. - October 18, 2008 - Earth Green Earth Blue Waters
Westchester Dog Owners Win Appeals Court Decision
Dog Federation Of New York celebrates decision allowing challenge to unlawful, discriminatory public policies targeting law-abiding dog owners. - October 18, 2008 - Dog Federation of New York
Ami Moore Chicago Dog Trainer Graduates from Humane Society of United States University
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer completed a course offered by the Humans Society of the United States University that covered all aspects of running a behavior hot line for the public. This behavior hot line is designed to help frustrated dog and cat owners keep their pets at happy at home. - October 16, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Long Island Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Service Now Open
Pet Sitting Long Island is a new pet sitting and dog walking service in Nassau County Long Island. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties, there is no job too big or too small for them to handle. - October 15, 2008 - Pet Sitting Long Island
The Chicago Dog Expert Says Don't Bob the Barkers
Ami Moore, the Chicago Dog Whisperer, is working with many local dog organizations to oppose a mandatory spay and neuter bill in Chicago. - October 14, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Animal Reiki Founder Kathleen Prasad Speaks at 33rd Annual American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference - Reno, NV
How Reiki Techniques can be used for Balance, Relaxation and Support of Health and Well-Being of Animals. A growing number of veterinarians around the world are opening their minds and even offices to Reiki. In the United States alone, nearly 100 veterinarians are listed as Reiki practitioners with the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. “Reiki is a support in addition to conventional veterinary medicine,” says founder Kathleen Prasad. - October 11, 2008 - Animal Reiki Source
Tame Halloween Fright with Bark Busters’ Safety Tips for Families with Dogs
Guidelines from the world’s largest dog training company help ensure canine companions don’t get ‘spooked’ during the year’s scariest holiday. - October 10, 2008 - Bark Busters
Utah Shelter First Weekly Winner at The Animal Rescue Site
The Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, Utah, is the first weekly winner in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. The Society received the most votes during the first week of the challenge and will be awarded $1,000. - October 10, 2008 - GreaterGood
Boardwalk to Boardroom – Found Hound Becomes Chief Cookie Officer of Dog Treat Company
Discovered running the streets of Atlantic City, 4-month-old Starr hit the doggie jackpot. Now Chief Cookie Officer at Biscuits by Lambchop in New York City, this girl’s story is one of rags to riches. After local police finally caught up with our girl, she was brought to the Humane Society... - October 08, 2008 - Biscuits by Lambchop
The Pet Loving Public Discovered Castle Baths ANNA Designer Pet Line from Purrinlot Persians
Award Winning Persian Cat Breeder, Laura Thomas of Purrinlot Persians www.purrinlot.com developed Designer Natural Pet Line inspired from Faith and the worlds first Blue Eye Bicolor Persian Grand Champion- Anna’s Gift. - October 08, 2008 - Castle Baths Bath- Body- Spa
Big Paw Designs Launches New Dog Agility and Flyball Stickers
Big Paw Designs has designed a line of dog sport pet stickers to compliment their car magnet line, collar charms and pet gifts. The 4x6 Euro style stickers are great for cars, crates or any place you see fit. - October 08, 2008 - Big Paw Designs
Former Price is Right Host Bob Barker Live on Animal House Radio - Friday October 10th AM 1610 Toronto
From one of the most popular game shows in Television history "The Price is Right," Bob Barker will be live on Animal House Radio on Friday October 10th, 2008 at 8:00pm EST. Bob Baker will be on the show to talk about his established animal foundation named DJ&T named in fond memory... - October 08, 2008 - Animal House Radio
Canis Sapiens Dog Training in Chicago Hosts a Sue Ailsby Seminar Called "Beyond Emotional Balance: Teach Your Dogs Some Skills" on October 15-19
The seminar will include the basics of clicker training and Ailsby's famous online training levels program. Ailsby understands the importance of exercise and human leadership in dog training but her levels also teach people how to communicate effectively with dogs. In addition, the program teaches dogs important skills like coming when called, settling down when asked and listening to cues even if the dogs are outside and distracted by other dogs, squirrels or chicken bones on the ground. - October 07, 2008 - Canis Sapiens Dog Training
Word-of-Mouth Makes the Difference in Faltering Economy
Bull Dog Bag Company goes against the grain and boosts product line, despite down-turn in US economy. It credits positive word-of-mouth as the difference. - October 06, 2008 - Bull Dog Bag Company
The Animal Rescue Site Raises More Than $86,000 for Hurricane Relief
Visitors to the Animal Rescue Site (www.theanimalrescuesite.com) donated more than $86,000 in September to help the animal victims of the Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Through the site’s Gifts That Give More™ program, the money donated in September for the relief of animal victims was... - September 28, 2008 - GreaterGood
First Fold-Flat, Adjustable Dog Wheelchair
Walkin’ Wheels is the next generation of dog wheelchairs, invented by entrepreneur Mark C. Robinson. This is the first fold-flat, one-size-fits-all adjustable pet wheelchair, operated more like a child’s stroller than a traditional dog wheelchair. It will give new life to dogs with hind... - September 28, 2008 - HandicappedPets.com
Rock Star Pooch at the H.H. Backer Pet Christmas Trade Show
Rock Star Pooch, a new online dog specialty shop featuring a unique and stylish line of dog wear for dogs of all shapes and sizes, will be making their public debut at the upcoming H.H. Backer 42nd Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference next month in Chicago. Rock Star... - September 27, 2008 - Rock Star Pooch
Animal Radio® Adds ‘Road to Rescue’ Special 'Dogtime' Segment to Feature Real-life Rescue Stories
Animal Radio Network™ has partnered with DogTime.com, the #1 online network in the pet market, to produce ‘Road to Rescue’ - a regular radio segment capturing real-life stories of the people who dedicate their lives to rescuing animals. - September 27, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Suburban Dogs Walk the Autumn Riverfront
Have you noticed all the dogs walking the Detroit Riverwalk? The Riverfront Conservancy, partnered with Canine To Five, has invited dog walkers of all breeds to enjoy the renaissance of Detroit’s riverfront on the beautiful Riverwalk. These walks have been held every Sunday at 10am all summer... - September 27, 2008 - Troy All Dogs Playgroup
London Veterinarian Secures Purrrfect End to Tale of Internet's Most Popular Cat
A popular feline who attracted thousands of fans when London's only cat only veterinary surgery posted pictures and videos of her on the Internet has been successfully re-homed, despite a tendency towards violence as reported in the local newspaper, the Richmond Informer. - September 24, 2008 - Kitten to Cat - Cat Only Veterinary Clinic in Richmond, London
Great ExPETations to Donate 2% of all Profits to ASPCA
Every day unspeakable cruelty and horrific suffering is inflicted on innocent animals who, other than falling victim to those who torment them, would be wonderful companions and pets. Thankfully, organizations like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA http://www.aspca. - September 24, 2008 - Great ExPETations Inc
DeeDee Bigelow Announces Two New Scripts Currently Being Written
Actress DeeDee Bigelow Just Keeps on DeeDee continues to stay busy. It seems that she is very busy writing not one but two scripts; the first one is called The Perfect Serial Killer which will be filmed in 2009 for release in 2010; the second is called Montgomery Road which is to be filmed in 2010... - September 19, 2008 - DeeDee Bigelow
This New Cat Flap Prevents Common Mishaps
If you’ve ever had stray cats or neighbour’s cats coming in through your cat flap, you’ve probably had them stealing your cats food and spraying more than once. What starts out as a great way to let your cat in and out often causes more harm than good. Sometimes to the point you have to block the cat flap back up and resort to manually opening and closing the door to let your cats in and out yourself. If that sounds familiar, then Pet Porte is for you. - September 18, 2008 - Microchip Cat Flaps
Poochieheaven Now Offers PayPal
Poochieheaven now offers paypal as a payment option for its customers. - September 16, 2008 - Poochieheaven
The Office’s Jenna Fischer Guests on Animal Radio® Emmy Nominated Actress Shares Her Little Dirty Secret About ‘andy’
The extremely charismatic Jenna Fischer (NBC’s The Office, The Promotion) holds no-bars when talking about her cat of 16 years. The Emmy nominated actress guest-hosts on this weekend’s AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. - September 14, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Bark Busters Introduces All Natural Odor and Stain Eliminator – "Busters Secret"
World's largest dog training company offers bio-enzymatic product that consumes odor and stains removing them permanently. - September 13, 2008 - Bark Busters
Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces ‘September Spectacular’ Fundraiser Event
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary - September 12, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
NuU Medspa Lend Their Pioneer Center to PAWS Chicago; NuU Medspa, Lincoln Park Participated in Angels with Tails 2008
NuU Medspa help spread the word to help house homeless pets and promote humane education with PAWS Chicago, Pets Are Worth Saving), Sunday, August 24, 2008. NuU Medspa joined their neighbors on Armitage and Halsted in Lincoln Park to help showcase 250 animals for Angels with Tails. Laura Rowsey,... - September 10, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Wienerdog Worried About Her Owner’s Job Loss, Launches Her Own Web Site
Shorty, a miniature Dachshund has launched her own web site, http://www.HeyShorty.com. The web site includes a journal, a dog advice column and information on the health and care of Dachshunds. - September 10, 2008 - HeyShorty.com
Akita Rescue Picnic to Support Breed: Animal Planet Production Crew on Site
Are you interested in learning training tips from seasoned canine pros? Or getting your furry member of the family titled as a Canine Good Citizen? What about considering adding a new family member? Be sure to mark "The Akita Rescue Fun Day Picnic" on your calendar. On September 13th, a... - September 10, 2008 - Akita Rescue of Western New York
Viva Paws Vegas! Casino Night Fundraiser – September 13, 2008
Event will benefit three non-profit animal charities: Animal Rescue Center, National Canine Cancer Foundation and Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue. - September 10, 2008 - Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue
Wendy Diamond Guests on Animal Radio®, CBS’s Greatest American Dog Judge Wants to Know Where Katrina Dollars Went
Wendy Diamond guest-hosts on this weekend’s AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. Diamond is one of the judges on CBS’s prime-time hit ‘Greatest American Dog,’ as well as editor for Animal Fair Magazine. She shares her experience during the Gustav... - September 10, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
mRELEVANCE Launches New Website for Atlanta Petz Magazine
mRELEVANCE is pleased to announce the launch of the new Atlanta Petz Magazine Web site, www.atlantapetz.com. Atlanta Petz, published 6 times per year, is a valuable resource for pet owners focusing on information about a wide range of household pets, from dogs and cats to reptiles and fish. With... - August 29, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Paris in New Ad for Popular Dog Bag?
Bull Dog Bag Company is taking its products to a whole new level, including new locales. Paris may serve as the backdrop for a new ad campaign. - August 23, 2008 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Horseman Magazine Makes Online Debut
In August 2008, Horseman Magazine, a web exclusive, was founded to provide a place for those who ride, care for, or just otherwise love horses to come together and find/share useful information. Since Horseman is a webzine only, readers must access it via www.horsemanmagazine.com. A range of... - August 20, 2008 - Horseman Magazine
Florida's First-Ever 24-Hour Dog Adoptathon Begins Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Tampa
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita, an avid supporter of animal rescue, will use bolt cutters to “break the chain,” marking the start of Tampa's inaugural dog adoption marathon on Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. The Adoptathon is a first-of-its-kind event for Florida. Breaking the metal chain link to kick-off the event is symbolic of the Adoptathon partnership’s heavy task of breaking the chain of irresponsible pet ownership, a primary cause of most animal abuse and neglect. - August 19, 2008 - Adoptathon.org
Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces ‘Dog Days of August’ Promotion
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. - August 15, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift