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.
Holiday Card Shoppers Crave Specialized Choices
According to a recent study from Unity Marketing, greeting card sales climbed to over $10 billion last year. The study notes a shift in consumers’ shopping preferences away from mass retailers toward more specialized card choices. 2hounds Productions offers a unique and customizable holiday... - November 20, 2007 - 2hounds Productions, LLC
Canine Design: Architect Designs Luxury Dog Resort for Dallas Area Start-Up
The latest design by architect Chris Rador is going to the dogs. Literally. Rador’s design for Every Dog’s Day Canine Resort & Day Spa, opening March 2008 in Frisco, Texas, features an eighty-five suite luxury hotel, indoor heated swimming pool, day spa and salon, and covered entry for valet services – all for the dogs, of course. - November 19, 2007 - Every Dog's Day Canine Resort & Day Spa
BDBC Discovers Rewards Beyond the Bottom Line
Bull Dog Bag Company, maker of the Bull Dog Bag, the "diaper bag" for dog owners, discovers that being involved in community organizations has rewards that extend beyond the bottom line. - November 19, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Pop Star Pets
Fifteen minutes of fame for our four-legged friends. Dog and cat lovers are turning their furry loved ones into larger-than-life canvas pop art portraits. - November 16, 2007 - Pascoe Pop Art
Wag Pet Boutique Announces Presents 4 Pets Raises More Than $10,000
Wag Pet Boutique, in partnership with three pet-friendly organizations, announces the Presents 4 Pets collection drive raised more than $10,000 in donations. Held November 4 through 10, donations from the program will benefit the many individuals and local organizations working at the grassroots... - November 15, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique
Company Makes Diaper Bag for Dog Owners
Bull Dog Bags, the "diaper bag for dog owners," are now available in Odyssey Pets in North Dallas and K-9 University in Plano and Garland. - November 13, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Giveaway Program Offers Hot Gear for Design-Conscious Cat Owners
Announcing a new giveaway program from Moderncat.net for cat owners with an eye for design. - November 13, 2007 - Moderncat.net
Free Pet Food Help for Pet Owners
Florida pet business TruthAboutPetFood.com has helped pet owners worldwide learn how to select safe and healthy pet food. - November 13, 2007 - Petsumer Report
Dogs Respond to Training Through Gentle Guidance at Pet Projects Int'l
Pet Projects International, Inc. - www.PetProjectsInternational.com - opened its doors in Coral Spring, Florida. The company specializes in general dog training, dog psychology, and overcoming behavior problems by using only positive reinforcement, rewards, and praise as its training tools. - November 10, 2007 - Pet Projects International, Inc.
Florida City Proposes Ban on Chinese Products… Florida Pet Business Reports Which Pet Foods Contain Chinese Ingredients or US Only Ingredients
Imported pet food ingredients were the source of the March 2007 pet food recall. Dog food and cat food labels are not required to tell 'petsumers' if they use imported ingredients or US only ingredients. Petsumer Report is the first publication that gives pet owners information on where ingredients come from - and much more. - November 03, 2007 - Petsumer Report
Top 10 Dog-Friendly Tips to Help Make the Holiday Season Merry
In the spirit of the coming season, Bark Busters USA, the world’s largest dog training company, offers its Top 10 Holiday Tips to help keep dogs and their families safe and happy during the holidays. - November 03, 2007 - Bark Busters
GregRobert Pet Supplies Unleashes Holiday and Christmas Accessories
To say the holidays have gone to the dogs is high praise. Statistics from the American Pet Association reveal that more than 55,000,000 dog owners will purchase Christmas gifts for their dogs this year and these high-style hounds won't settle for just any old collar and leash. They want canine... - November 02, 2007 - GregRobert Enterprises, Inc.
K9 Kloud9 Launches New Winter Line of Dog Coats, Stylish Hoodies, Fashionable Dresses and Plush Dog Toys
www.K9Kloud9.com, an online store for unique dog fashions and a fast growing canine community resource, introduces its newest line of fashionable dog clothing and toys. This latest selection from K9 Kloud9 includes dog parkas, jackets and hoodies that combine style and warmth, as well as several fashionable dresses perfect for holiday wear. The Company also reports that it has added a new line to their product selection with their introduction of plush dog toys. - October 31, 2007 - Dog Quality Enterprises
Pet Porte is the World's First Microchip Cat Flap
Cats and cat owners can now breathe a sigh of relief. This new electronic cat flap makes the home more secure than any other type of cat flap and frees cats from wearing potentially dangerous collars as well as reducing the number of dead animals brought inside. - October 25, 2007 - Microchip Cat Flaps
Petlane Pet Advisors Help Pet Parents Solve Problems
Every year, millions of pets end up in shelters because of undesirable behaviors they exhibit. Petlane Pet Advisors can help pet parents choose products that will help curb these behaviors while still using the animals' natural instincts. - October 25, 2007 - Petlane
A Different Kind of Pet Sitting Arrives in Charleston
The Pet Sage offers a full line of professional and fun pet sitting services. - October 25, 2007 - The Pet Sage
Cats Owners Have a New Destination Online
A brand new interactive website for cat owners called Catpert was launched. The site, www.catpert.com, is designed in direct response to a growing need for quality cat related information online. - October 17, 2007 - Catpert
Wag Pet Boutique Sponsors Raleigh's First Grassroots Pet Rescue Coalition
Wag Pet Boutique, in partnership with Ark Angels, Pet Foster Network and Homesitters of Raleigh and Cary, is sponsoring a collection drive benefiting local shelter animals as part of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 4-10. - October 17, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique
October is National Window Covering Safety Month
October is a great month to focus on the many ways we might improve the health or safety of our children, and it’s set aside for awareness-building campaigns for many causes, from fire safety to getting kids to walk or bike ride to school. Window treatments might not immediately come to mind... - October 16, 2007 - smith+noble
Oregon Cat Shelter to Drastically Cut Adoption Fees to Help Fight Overcrowding and Euthanasia
Cat Adoption Team (CAT), the Pacific Northwest’s largest and fastest growing non-profit, no-kill cat shelter and hospital, is bursting at the seams with over 500 cats and kittens currently in their care. As a result, from October 12th through the 21st, the Cat Adoption Team will be offering... - October 13, 2007 - Cat Adoption Team
Wag Pet Boutique Owners Appointed to National Retail Advisory Board
Dan Headrick and Pam Guthrie, owners of Wag Pet Boutique, have been appointed to the Pet Product News International National Retail Advisory Board. - October 13, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique
High Growth Forecasted in the US Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products Market
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the American pet industry is now available in its catalogue. Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S., 2nd Edition www.reportlinker.com/p060605/prpr-US-Organic-Pet-Products.html - October 11, 2007 - Reportlinker.com
"Of the Law" Road Trip, A Gleaming Success
Susan Wingate returns from her "Rambling Road Trip" to promote her mystery novel, "Of the Law." - October 06, 2007 - Sixteen Cat Tails Publishing
Introducing Personalized Pooch, Customized Clothing for Dogs
Fashion Pet, a division of Ethical Products, has added a new category to pet fashion with their ‘Personalized Pooch’ custom T-shirts for the dog that has something to say. - October 02, 2007 - Ethical Products, Inc.
The Doggie Directory’s Latest Venture of Five Star Resorts for Dogs
Since when does the words ‘five star’ relate to dogs? - October 01, 2007 - Dymond Designs of New York, Inc.
First-of-Its-Kind Adoption Event for Bonded Cats
“Me and My Shadow” Cat Adoption Event Will Place Best Friends Forever Together - October 01, 2007 - Kitten Rescue
Popular Doggie Day Care Upgrades Its Facilities
Doggie Daycare in Port Jefferson Station expands to a 7,300 square foot facility. - September 26, 2007 - The Ruff House
Melbourne Entrepreneur Starts Dog Walking Business
Pet Services - September 26, 2007 - Walker Pet Services, LLC
Wag Pet Boutique Receives National Customer Service Award
Wag Pet Boutique won the Customer Service Award in recognition of the welcoming atmosphere, fresh merchandise and personal attention given to its customers. With this recognition, Wag has been selected to serve on the publication’s national Retail Advisory Board. - September 19, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique
Rescued Dog Inspiration for Author’s First Book: Sadie Mae Baird … Canine Avatar
Sadie Mae Baird is a delightful real-life mixed breed dog rescued as a puppy by a very typical middle-class suburban teenage boy on Christmas Day, 2006. Sadie, however, is not a typical canine. She is a very wise, insightful and compassionate girl with much to share not only with her human friends... - September 18, 2007 - Carolyn Arkison
Fidelity Brands, LLC Announces the Release of K9 HealthWater
K9 HealthWater® is pure spring water enhanced with a patented, natural taste dogs love. - September 16, 2007 - Fidelity Brands LLC
Los Angeles Designers Attend Pet Fashion Week New York
I See Spot, the Los Angeles-based company specializing in luxury pet couture, was selected to participate in Pet Fashion Week New York, which was held Aug. 19-20, 2007. - September 13, 2007 - I See Spot
Good Enough for Trouble Helmsley
The Cultured Canine was selected by Westchester Magazine as worthy of little Trouble Helmsley's shopping list for luxury doggie services. - September 12, 2007 - The Cultured Canine, LLC
Aniwayha Wild Rescue Inc. Founder Has Written a Book to Use as a Fundraiser for Rescue
Aniwayha's founder has published The Dominion Chronicles. Lori Beebe-Aguirre, 34 has written a novel to help with the fundraising to get this rescue moved to a larger piece of land. The book is about a Vampire hero who keeps the bad people out of her city. This is the first book of many to come. - September 12, 2007 - Aniwayha Wild Rescue
Dog Training and Behavior Blog Launches
With an increase in the number of dog owners across the county, there is a demand for good information on Dog Training and Behavior. A new blog launched today providing this much needed information. - September 08, 2007 - Sd Glogal Marketing
PuppyPurse Introduces The FurBaby Tote by PuppyPurse
PuppyPurse, the company that brought you the innovative open-air carrier for small dogs, introduces the FurBaby Tote by PuppyPurse, a new product that combines fashion and function - a hallmark of the company's products. - August 30, 2007 - The Original PuppyPurse Carrier System
New Pet Website Awards Named by The Ratings Guy
The Ratings Guy awards ten new Great Pet websites that meet the grade for quality, trust and user experience. Award-winning websites cover: pet adoption, education, training, lost pets, and animal health resources. Website awards for Travel, Food, Shopping, Kids, Health, House and Home, Gardening and more can be found at The Ratings Guy. - August 30, 2007 - The Ratings Guy
Basset Hounds and Musicians to Benefit from Goodwill of Local Artist
2hounds Productions Donates to Worthy Causes this Fall - August 22, 2007 - 2hounds Productions, LLC
The Doggie Directory Launches One-of-a-Kind Dog Directory
The Doggie Directory launches dog directory website that bridges the gap between consumers, manufacturers, distributors, and small business owners. - August 20, 2007 - Dymond Designs of New York, Inc.
Wag Pet Boutique Receives MetroBravo! Award
Wag Pet Boutique has received Metro Magazine’s top Standing Ovation MetroBravo! Award in the category "Best Pet Boutique/Salon." This is the second consecutive year Wag has achieved this recognition. “We are thrilled that Metro readers and our customers hold us in such high... - August 12, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique
Dr. Tina Smith Joins Hardin Valley Animal Hospital as It Expands Its Staff and Extends Its Hours
Hardin Valley Animal Hospital has added a veterinarian and extended hours to keep pace with Hardin Valley’s rapid growth. Dr. Tina Smith is the newest doctor to join the staff as Hardin Valley Animal Hospital races to keep up with the ever-growing demands of West Knoxville. Hardin Valley... - August 11, 2007 - Hardin Valley Animal Hospital
Support Now Available for Those Who Grieve the Loss of Their Pet
Spike and Stuie, LLC launches a kind and supportive care package for those suffering the loss of a pet due to aging issues, illness or accident. Losing your best friend is devastating. The care package provides psychosocial support by including a book written by a licensed Psychologist on Pet Loss. - August 07, 2007 - spike and stuie, llc
New Website Launched on Dog Training Review of Sites and Guides
A new website has been launched today that provides reviews on dog training guides and sites. By visiting this website, a dog owner will learn more about what it takes to get their dog to behave. - August 01, 2007 - Taylor Online Companies
Dog Trainer and Author Kathie Compton Conducts Dog Manner Test to Benefit Humane Society
Marfa dog trainer Kathie Compton invites all dog owners to become part of the solution to the homeless dogs problem by proving to the world that they are a responsible pet owner and their dogs are Good Canine Citizens. Compton will be conducting the American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" (CGC) test for any dogs over 6 months of age on August 4 from 9am to 2pm in Fort Davis, TX. The cost of the test is $15 and all proceeds going to Jeff Davis County Humane Society. - July 29, 2007 - mARFa Dog Training
Basics of Puggles Breed Blog Launches
New blog launched on Puggles breed, which offers quite of bit of insight on the breed. - July 28, 2007 - Virtual Business Connections LLC
Your Skin and Sun Website Adds Doggie T-Shirts to Sun Protective Clothing Collection
Diana Clarke, founder of Exceleste, a publishing company, and The Sun and Your Skin online store, will start selling doggie T-shirts for small and toy breed dogs featuring mostly her own photos and designs. Some will be available as early as August 1. And she treats the Tees with Rit® SunGuard. - July 26, 2007 - Exceleste
Pet Owners Pay Tribute to Fallen Pet Vet
Veterinarian memorial walk unlike any other - July 25, 2007 - MandalayPR
Klassic Koalas Author and Publisher Mark First Milestone in Fundraising
New book releases have raised a sizeable amount for the Australian Wildlife Hospital - July 24, 2007 - Koala Jo Publishing
Nation's Only Pet Friendly Landscape Company
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. is the nation's only pet friendly landscape company. They are located in Colorado and have helped others nationwide with their pet friendly landscapes. They use organic material to deter dogs from digging, climbing fences, eating plants and sprinklers, destroying sod... - July 20, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
TRIPSwithPETS.com Provides Safe Boating Tips for Pets
With boating season in high gear, it’s a great time for a little refresher on safe boating for pets. TRIPSwithPETS.com provides some tips. - July 20, 2007 - Trips with Pets, Inc.