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.
Pets of Homeless - A Forgotten Part of the Growing Problem of Homelessness
Most people who experience homelessness (eighty percent) are homeless for a short period of time, and usually need help finding housing and/or a rent subsidy. But unfortunately, for those with pets it becomes more difficult. - February 25, 2008 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," Will Lecture with a Book Signing to Follow on April 26 at Bath Garden Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," will lecture with a book signing to follow on April 26 at Bath Garden Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado at 11 am. Ms. Bublitz' lecture will include a power point presentation about how to create pet friendly yards. - February 24, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Maine Coon Cats by Timberkatz Launches New Web Site
Timberkatz Web Services has designed and re-launched the timberkatz.com web site. A much improved web site over the old site which had over 111,000 views of the pictures in the photo gallery and well over 100,000 unique visitors to the old www.timberkatz.com web site since it's original launch in... - February 22, 2008 - Maine Coon Cats by Timberkatz
Borders Books and Barnes & Noble Are Selling the Dog Friendly Landscape Book, Pawfriendly Landscapes, Written by Elizabeth Bublitz
Borders Books and Barnes & Noble are selling the dog friendly gardening and landscape book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes," written by Elizabeth Bublitz who is the owner of Colorado's only pet friendly landscape company. Some of the proceeds of "Pawfriendly Landscapes" will go to... - February 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Jim Burwell's Petiquette Encourages Responsible Pet Owners to Take Part in National Spay Day on February 26, 2008
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, in support of National Spay Day, promoted by the Humane Society of the United States, is reminding all dog and cat owners to be responsible pet owners and have your dog or cat spayed or neutered. - February 19, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Pup-ular Demand for Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals: TRIPSwithPETS.com Helps Pet Travelers Find Them
Pet friendly hotels…make room. By pup-ular demand, an increasing number of vacation rentals are welcoming four-legged travelers. A recent survey conducted by TRIPSwithPETS.com indicates that 67% of pet travelers have stayed or plan to stay at a pet friendly vacation rental with their furry... - February 17, 2008 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Premier One-Stop Canine Facility Expands to Claim Title of Metro-Atlanta's Only Full-Service Training, Sports, Recreation and Daycare Facility
From Off-Leash Socialization to Top Level Training, North Georgia Dog Owners Can Now Enjoy Amenities Previously Reserved for Police K9 Units, Service Dogs and World Class Competitors. - February 16, 2008 - WolfBrook
Vagabond Cat Offers Free Download of Memoirs to Animal and Book Lovers
A vagabond cat offers free download of his memoirs to animal and book lovers concerned with animal issues such as homelessness, animal testing, feral cats, and dog fights. Sisypuss, a staunch optimist and the narrator of Patricia Halloff's Sisypuss: Memoirs of a Vagabond Cat, interweaves his present life as Booley's cat companion with reminiscences about the harrowing experiences he and his brother Bob have as homeless unwanted animals. The novel is at http://lulu.com/icia3 as a free download. - February 14, 2008 - Patricia Halloff
"Animalia Angelicus" is Suggested to Cure Unrequited Love
Now available from Lulu.com is the heart-rending tale of an ancient and loyal bird, a rough feral cat, and a young silly dog sharing a lifetime's experience with a loving husband and wife, caring elderly grandparents, and a beloved child. Despite tragic misfortunes that befall upon a good and decent family, there is hope that an animal's eternal love can transcend even the finality of death. - February 13, 2008 - Larry Degala
Contents of Luxurious Gift Bag for Oscar Nominees Announced
Oscar Nominees to Receive, Among Other Items, Limited Edition of Gothic Dog’s Gold and Diamond Dog Collar Charm - February 13, 2008 - Gothic Dog
Celebrating Valentine's Day with Fido and Fluffy - Trips with Pets Shows the Ways
Many passionate pet owners plan on celebrating this holiday with their special pet. - February 08, 2008 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Equestrian Social Bookmarking NickerIt.com Announced
Nicker: "Hello, good to see you." ~The Horse. - February 07, 2008 - EquinesUnlimited.com
Prestigious American Kennel Club Art Collection Available for First Time
AKC Grants License to the Meisner Gallery Enabling Consumers Access to Purchase Limited Edition Prints at www.AKCgallery.com. - February 06, 2008 - AKC Gallery
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is Featured on New "Pet Peeves" Show on Pet Life Radio
“Pet Peeves” premiere show features David Frei, longtime co-host of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. - February 06, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
Lynnwood Real Estate Agent to Donate to Animal Shelters
Lynnwood Washington real estate agent Jacqueline Cliff has announced that she will be donating a portion of every transaction that she takes part in this year, to local animal shelters and rescue groups. - February 05, 2008 - Jacqueline Cliff - Real Estate Agent
Bowman Animal Hospital Kicks Off The First Ever Canine and Feline “Biggest Loser” Contest to Address the Growing Obesity Epidemic in Cats and Dogs
For most of us, strained waistbands and belts are signs we’ve put on too much weight. But how do we know whether our full-figured feline and pudgy pooch have crossed the line from healthy to hefty? And does it matter? “A pet’s weight matters a lot,” says Dr. Nannette of... - February 05, 2008 - Bowman Animal Hospital
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Affiliated with www.pawfriendly.com. Pawfriendly.com is a Website with Various Pet Affiliates.
It is a pet directory of products and services and for the people who love them. - February 02, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Artist and Photographer, Lori Cavanaugh, of Kiowa, Colorado, Will be Selling Her New Line of Cards, DaisyMae Productions, at the Colorado Garden & Home Show on Feb 17
Artist and photographer, Lori Cavanaugh, of Kiowa, Colorado, will be selling her new line of cards, DaisyMae Productions, at the Colorado Garden & Home Show on February 17, 2008 at the Denver Convention Center. She will be autographing her work for clients. She will be at Pawfriendly Landscapes... - February 02, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Featuring the Work of Lori Cavanaugh of Kiowa, Colorado on Their Website. Ms. Cavanaugh is a Photographer of Wildlife and Landscapes.
Pawfriendly Landscapes is proud to announce a new line of greeting cards called Daisey Mae Productions, created by Lori Cavanaugh of Kiowa Colorado. Ms. Cavanaugh studied graphic arts and photography in her hometown of Chicago and has been an artist and photographer since 1984. Now a longtime... - January 31, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes, the Pet Friendly Landscape Company That Says, "We do Landscape Doggy Style," Will be Selling Petco Products on Their Website
Pawfriendly Landscapes, the pet friendly landscape company that says, "we do landscape doggy style," will be selling Petco products on their website, www.pawfriendlylandscapes.com. Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. is Colorado's only pet friendly landscape company that leaves the yard to the... - January 31, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
PatriaPet Expands Dog Collar Product Line with Puerto Rican Design
PatriaPet, LLC; a premier manufacturer of high-quality multi-national pet products announces the latest addition to its line of dog collars. Dog owners who call Puerto Rico their homeland can now celebrate their heritage through PatriaPet’s newly designed Puerto Rican dog collar. The design... - January 30, 2008 - PatriaPet, LLC
PatriaPet Becomes Premier Source for Patriotic Dog Owners to Shop for National Flag-Inspired Dog Collars
National flag-inspired collars that let dog owners celebrate their heritage are now available for purchase through PatriaPet’s online store, www.patriapet.com. PatriaPet, LLC; a premier manufacturer of unique, high-quality national flag-inspired dog collars recently launched the store, featuring an easy to use shopping cart and an array of unique, stylish and long-lasting dog collars. - January 25, 2008 - PatriaPet, LLC
Complete Cleaning is No Accident: Carpet Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners to Prevent Repeat Offenses
"Accidents" are a fact of life for pet owners, and how well the soiled area is cleaned affects whether or not the animal uses that spot for his personal toilet again. The author of two books on adopted pet care, Susan Daffron of Logical Expressions, Inc. offers a few cleanup tips based on... - January 24, 2008 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
CAMIC Designs Uses Laser Technology to Help Animal Rescue
CAMIC designs makes products for animal rescue to use in fundraising and for animal lovers in general. - January 22, 2008 - CAMIC Designs
Pawfriendly Landscapes My Space Account is myspace.com/pawfriendlylandscapes
Pawfriendly Landscapes has created a My Space account introducing their new book by Elizabeth Bublitz, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" at myspace.com/pawfriendlylandscapes. - January 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
"Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is Available for Sale at the Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver Botanic Gardens
"Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is available for sale at The Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver Botanic Gardens, Jared's Garden Center, Tagawa's Garden Center and Fort Collins Nursery. - January 18, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Inspiring Article on "True Tales of People Who Changed Careers" Tells Story of Going from a Banking Career to a Career as a Dog Trainer and Becoming a Huge Success
Jim Burwell, President and CEO of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette was featured in a January 6, 2008 article by Kate Lorenz, with careerbuilders.com on AOL’s home page. - January 17, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Equines Unlimited Announces the Arrival of YourNextHorse.com
A new horse classifieds website, now available at YourNextHorse.com, offers exciting new features when buying and selling horses online. In the vast arena of Internet websites that offer horse classifieds, YourNextHorse.com is positioning itself as a premier website for buyers and sellers by... - January 17, 2008 - EquinesUnlimited.com
PetRelocation.com Offers Travel Tips for Pet Owners
Nearly two-thirds of all American households have at least one pet and according to a recent report from the Travel Industry Association of America, approximately 29 million Americans traveled long distances with their pets over a three year period. As a result, PetRelocation.com president, Kevin... - January 16, 2008 - PetRelocation.com
Paws for Thought: Dog Art on TRIPSwithPETS.com
Known for his whimsical art, Stephen Huneck's work is now available on the TRIPSwithPETS.com online store, Bonzo Beans Pet Shop. - January 11, 2008 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Two Dog Training Companies Merge Together to Offer More to Dallas
Unleashed Dog Training Services of Dallas and Specialty Pet Training Services of Lewisville have merged businesses to form one company titled ”Adventures in Canine Training, Inc.”. Together they will service the entire DFW Metroplex with private in-home lessons, group obedience classes, sports and therapy dog programs. - January 05, 2008 - Adventures in Canine Training, Inc.
New York Times Articled Dated December 27, 2007 Cites the Rise of "a Chorus of Dog Whisperers" – People Wanting to Become Dog Trainers
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette challenges those who wish to become dog trainers to become more than just a member of the chorus – become a truly knowledgeable and skilled dog trainer and stand out from the crowd. - January 04, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
PetLifeRadio.com, America's #1 Pet Podcast Network, Premiers 5 New Shows in 2008
PetLifeRadio adds 5 new podcast shows to their fun and informative pet podcast network featuring the country's top pet experts. Podcasts are available free in iTunes. - January 03, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
New Year’s Resolutions – Get Fit with Fido for 2008
Every January 1st most of us make New Year’s Resolutions to get in better shape and be better people. And, by January 31st most of us have forgotten those New Year’s resolutions. - January 02, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
New Year's Pet Resolutions
The new year has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Resolutions aren’t all about humans anymore. Pets are getting in... - December 30, 2007 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Gothic Dog Delivers Diamonds to Dogs This Christmas, Naughty or Nice
Christmas Has Gone to the Dogs with Diamonds from Gothic Dog. - December 23, 2007 - Gothic Dog
Dog Owners Show Aggression Over Latest Health Scare
Dog owners employ more aggressive tactics to protect their pets. - December 21, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Chew on Things – It Helps You Think: Words of Wisdom from a Worried Canine - Casey B. Worrywart(TM), Dogtor of Philosophy
Are you a worrywart? Even the calmest of us get frazzled by the extra bustle of the holidays. We need to take time to enjoy the moment, and frolic a little, even at this busy time of year. - December 19, 2007 - ChewOnThings.com
Pawsible Marketing Launched to Help Pet Businesses with a Wide Variety of Marketing Needs
Pawsible Marketing opened its doors recently in an effort to help pet businesses nationwide with a wide variety of marketing needs. - December 15, 2007 - Pawsible Marketing
The Holiday Gift for the Pet Who Has Everything
Pulsed magnetic fields provide strong anti-aging effects while enhancing physical performance in older pets where trauma, arthritis or age related joint deformity has resulted in chronic pain, loss of mobility and subsequent changes in behavior. - December 14, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette Comes to the Rescue for Families Who Decide to Get Their Kids a Puppy or Dog for Christmas
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, the premier in-home dog training company, offers guidelines to help your new dog and your kids establish a peaceful, rewarding and enduring relationship. - December 14, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Houston’s Dog Whisperer, Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette is Featured in the USA Today’s December 2007 Article on "Out of the Box" Franchising
USA Today interviews Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette on his “outside the box” franchise of in-home dog training. - December 13, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Stories for Children Magazine Announces Two New Team Members
Stories for Children Magazine, which just published its ninth issue December 2007, announced the addition of two new SFC Team staff. VS Grenier, Editor of Stories for Children stated: “SFC has been growing with each new issue. I never dreamed that I would have a staff working with me each... - December 12, 2007 - Stories for Children Magazine
Arlington Area Dog Daycare Owners Thank Customers While Raising Money for Local Animal Shelter
Sandra Larson, Animal Communicator will be participating in Wag Time’s first annual Holiday Open House which will be held Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 2110 N. Collins, Arlington, Texas. From 11:00am until 4:.00pm, the afternoon will be full of food, fun, shopping and a focus on raising awareness and money for Operation Kindness, the oldest and largest no-kill pet shelter in North Texas. - December 05, 2007 - Sandra Larson Animal Communicator
Indulge This Holiday Season with Xoilla - Give the Gift of “A True Pet Indulgence” as Xoilla Launches New Website and Rebranding Campaign
Xoilla, (pronounced Zo-lah), is indeed the holiday destination for “A True Pet Indulgence”. Xoilla, formerly Precious Pampered Paws, is taking leaps and barks to position themselves as the world’s leader of luxurious gifts for pets. With a new website (www.xoilla.com) and... - December 05, 2007 - The J Daniel Group
A Pet's World to Participate in the Tokyo Project
A Pet's World has been selected to participate in The Pet Fashion Week Tokyo Project in Japan January 2008. Over 40,000 people are expected to view the runway shows held over a two day period. - December 04, 2007 - A Pet's World
"Winterize" Your Dog with Bark Busters Safety Tips
Frostbite, hypothermia and poisoning make winter the most dangerous season for dogs. - December 01, 2007 - Bark Busters
Pet Forum Launched for Pet Owners Around the World
MightyPets, a company based in Altadena, CA, has just opened its newest project to the public. The Pet Owner Forum www.petownerforum.com was designed to allow pet owners from all across the globe to gather in one place to talk about everything pet related. - November 29, 2007 - MightyPets
Bull Dog Bag Co. Announces New Pricing in Time for Holiday Season
New pricing on Bull Dog Bags just in time for gift-giving season. - November 28, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Thank a Wounded Vet & Save an Injured Pet
Consider the enormous price our Wounded Veterans have paid to protect us and then say “Thank You” by buying at least one copy of Catalyst. The author, Bob Harvey will pay the shipping and handling to deliver all the books to Wounded Veterans in the hospital. Plus, Harvey will donate 100% of the profit, from this Program, to Rescue and Save Injured Pets across America. - November 26, 2007 - Me & You Too