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.
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.
American Dog Owners Association Says "No" to Dog Fighting
The American Dog Owners Association was established in 1970 to combat dog fighting speaks out on dog ring in Surrey, Virginia. - July 19, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association
NatureNosh® Announces its New Line of Ultra-Premium Certified Organic Gourmet Dog Treats
NatureNosh®: Entrées in a Certified Organic Gourmet Dog Treat - July 19, 2007 - NatureNosh, LLC
Terry Wright Dressage Horse Riding Clinic to be Held in Simpsonville Kentucky Sept 1, 2, 3 2007
Terry Wright Dressage Horse Riding Clinic to be held in Simponsville Kentucky at Big Springs Farm - hosted by Jennifer Karlen, the Equestrian Real Estate Specialist. Many training issues are related to balance. Your horse may be out of balance or you may be off balance in your riding. Terry will... - July 13, 2007 - Jennifer Karlen
Sergeant’s® Uncle Sam’s® Natural Treats Line Introduces Duck Jerky
100 Percent Natural Duck Treat - July 13, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Sergeant’s® Announces Uncle Sam’s® Natural Chicken Treats for Dogs
Natural Chicken Treats in Flavor Combinations Dogs Will Love - July 13, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Sergeant’s® Uncle Sam’s® Natural Treats Line Now Includes Patty Bites™
Soft and Chewy Natural Beef and Pork Treats for Dogs - July 13, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Sergeant’s® Uncle Sam’s® Natural Treats Line Expands to Offer Beef Sticks and Pepperoni Sticks for Dogs
Premium Beef Flavored Dog Treats - July 13, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Sergeant’s® Uncle Sam’s® Natural Treats Line Now Offers Bear Bites™
Miniature Chicken Treats for Dogs - July 13, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Sergeant’s® Old West® Treat Line Introduces Oink-Oink-Q’s™ for Dogs
All Natural Pork Lung Chips - July 12, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Sergeant’s® Introduces New and Improved Skip-Flea® & Tick Shampoo for Cats
Sergeant’s ® Pet Care Products Inc. introduces a new and improved Skip-Flea® & Tick Shampoo for cats. The pH-balanced luxury shampoo is now enriched with coconut conditioners and has a delicious coconut-berry fragrance. The coconut conditioners aid in building body and luster in... - July 12, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
How One Kennel Club is Emerging as a National Leader
The story behind a new kennel club that has seen tremendous growth. - July 07, 2007 - Continental Kennel Club
K9Puppy - Tips for Buying Dogs Online
Are you an animal lover, especially of dogs? While local animal shelters are a great source for finding dogs and other pets you may not find the breed of dog you are looking for. You see most dog breeders require a large price for their dogs. Even pet shops will charge quite a bit for certain dogs. - July 06, 2007 - k9puppy.co.uk
Sergeant's Pet Care Products Introduces Scoops™
Premium Dog Treats Made With Real Crème, Just In Time for the Dog Days of Summer - July 05, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
Lexington Business Has Gone to the Dogs
Top Dog K9 Training Solutions, a Lexington-based dog training company, trains dogs and people too. Whether in private, in-home sessions or group classes, owners learn to communicate more effectively with their dogs, and dogs learn to behave. "Sadly the one of major reasons dogs are... - July 04, 2007 - Top Dog K9 Training Solutions
Natural Solution to Calm Your Dog This Fireworks Season
Sergeant's Pet Care Products Nature's Guardian Content-Eze for Dogs includes key ingredient that creates the same comforting and relaxing feeling in dogs that pet owners get after eating a big Thanksgiving dinner. - July 01, 2007 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
The Elite Pet Announces a Local Online Premium Pet Provider Referral Service to Connect Pet Parents with Pet Providers
The Elite Pet will provide Hampton Roads, VA with an online directory of the best and most qualified pet providers that will be pre-screened and interviewed by The Elite Pet. Slated for a 3 month pre-launch the company will interview their first 100 providers and select and list them for free for the pre-launch duration of 3 months. - June 22, 2007 - The Elite Pet
Houston Dog Ranch, Dog Daycare and Training Facility, Hosts Open House
Houston Dog Ranch will host an open house to introduce themselves to the community. This newly opened business will open their doors to the public on Saturday, June 30, 2007 from 11AM to 3PM. “We want to give Houston dog owners the opportunity to see our beautiful grounds and all we have to... - June 20, 2007 - Houston Dog Ranch, LLC
Riverside Humane Society Launches Pet Behavior Help Line Web Site
Free advice and information from Riverside Humane Society's trained counselors now is available on the new pet behavior help line web site for anyone having problems with annoying or destructive pet behaviors. Assistance is also available by telephone and e-mail. - June 17, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
One Dollar, One Shelter, One Month - Helping Animal Shelters One Dollar at a Time
From the mind of a brilliant 9-year-old girl comes a campaign so simple that it is certain to work wonders for our country's poorest animal shelters. - June 14, 2007 - AnimalHelp.Com, Inc
Do You Have a Remote Hound?
It seems that Fido is using the remote control almost as much as his owner. The next time you wonder, "Where's the remote?" don't be surprised if your dog has buried it or chewed it beyond recognition. Similar in size and shape to their favorite bone, a remote control has the added flavor... - June 13, 2007 - RemoteHound.com
Pampered Paws Boutique Debuts Online
Arizona Based, Woman Owned Web Business Features Upscale Pet Products - June 10, 2007 - Pampered Paws Boutique
Online Dog Fashion Retailer www.K9Kloud9.com, Announces Launch of Affiliate Program that can be used to Generate Revenue, Fundraising or Donations
Generate Additional Revenue with your Web Site – Get Paid for Customer Referrals with No Risks and Zero Costs - June 01, 2007 - Dog Quality Enterprises
The American Dog Owners Association Invites Responsible Dog Owners to Participate in a Demonstration on June 3, 2007
Gather at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to Support California Pet Owners who Oppose California’s Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill. - May 30, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association
Riverside Humane Society Honors Carlotta Mellon, Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Ron Loveridge, as Volunteer of the Year
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center recently presented its 2007 Friends of the Animals volunteer award to Carlotta Mellon of Riverside in recognition of her dedication and work with the animals. Mellon is one of 146 volunteers with the adoption center who in 2006 gave 15,156 hours of their time. - May 29, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
South Austin Pet Sitting/Dog Walking Service Now Open
The Dog's Bow Wow is a new pet sitting service in South Austin. Serving Circle C Ranch, The Villages at Western Oaks and Shady Hollow, owner Gina Lynd, says, "Pet sitting is a way for owners to provide the best care for their pets while they are away without changing the animals'... - May 23, 2007 - The Dog's Bow Wow
Biscuits by Lambchop Launches Gluten-Free Dog Biscuits in Japan
With pet food recalls expanding to other countries, pet owners across the globe are becoming more proactive with what they feed their pets. Japan is no exception. - May 22, 2007 - Biscuits by Lambchop
ePetwork.com - Online Pet Community for Pets and Pet Owners
ePetwork.com - an online community for pets and pet lovers alike. Create profiles for your pets, share images and stories, post in the forum, and more. All pets are welcome, both big and small. - May 17, 2007 - ePetwork.com
Put Some Style in Your Dog’s Walk with New Spring and Summer Dog Fashions
K9Kloud9.com combines style, fun and affordability in its newest dog sundresses, shirts and dog t-shirts. - May 10, 2007 - Dog Quality Enterprises
Canine Designers Raise Money and Awareness for Canine Cancer Cure
2 Hounds Design and Casual Bling raise money for canine cancer awareness by selling products designed to promote awareness. - May 09, 2007 - 2 Hounds Design
“Zoomin Groomin” Mobile Pet Spa Announces Partnership with IN Development Corporation
Zoomin Groomin Mobile Pet Spa, a mobile pet grooming service that pampers pets in a plush van in their own driveway, has recently announced IN Development Corporation of Needham has become their business development partner. - May 05, 2007 - Zoomin Groomin
American Nutrition, Inc. Canine Caviar Recall Update
American Nutrition, Inc. has issued the following update to its April 26, 2007 voluntary recall announcement. “Canine Caviar reports that they will have collected all of an estimated 1,500 unconsumed cans by the time this release is issued. We are thrilled with the speed and efficiency with... - May 02, 2007 - American Nutrition, Inc.
American Nutrition, Inc. Responds to Criticism
"To set the record straight, American Nutrition did not engage in any deliberate or intentionally wrongful conduct relative to the inclusion of rice protein in certain products it manufactures", according to Naomi Keller, a company spokeswoman. - April 30, 2007 - American Nutrition, Inc.
Matchmaking Website for Pets; Even Pets Need a Bit of Puppy Love
It's the world's match making website for pets. Match.com does not have a category for our furry friends, Craigslist does not seem to be going there, but 17 year old New Zealand student entrepreneur Aaron Rodrigues is the brain child of www.petpalio.com - April 30, 2007 - PetPalio
Fat Cat Happy Dog Markets Vegetarian Dog Food Supplement, Eat Your Veggies™, to Pet Product Retailers
Fat Cat Happy Dog which manufactures and sells an all natural vegetarian dog food supplement called Eat Your Veggies™ is now offering this product wholesale to pet product retailers. Eat Your Veggies™ is made from 100% human grade dehydrated vegetables and digestive herbs and is free... - April 29, 2007 - Fat Cat Happy Dog
American Nutrition Announces Voluntary Pet Food Recall
The Denver office of the FDA informed American Nutrition, Inc. today that certain samples of rice protein shipped to its production facility have been contaminated with melamine, an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that may be harmful to animals if consumed. The rice... - April 27, 2007 - American Nutrition, Inc.
Senate to Consider S 311 This Week, Humane Groups are Hopeful for its Successful Passage
Humane groups are hopeful for Senate Bill 311 as the bill moves through Committee. - April 26, 2007 - American Horse Defense Fund
Safe, Healthy and Trusted... Bow Wow Breakfast for Dogs™ $1 Million Dollar Nationwide Pooches and Parents Look-A-Like Contest Announcement
Bow Wow Breakfast for Dogs™ $1 Million Dollar Nationwide Pooches and Parents Look-A-Like Contest Pre-Registration is Now Official. - April 19, 2007 - All American Pet Company Inc.
Houston Dog Ranch Dog Daycare and Training Announces its Opening May 1st
Houston Dog Ranch is scheduled to open its brand new dog daycare and training center in the Spring Branch area of Houston on May 1, 2007. Dog Daycare is an off-leash environment where dogs socialize, play and exercise with other dogs. However, at Houston Dog Ranch it’s much more. Dogs play,... - April 15, 2007 - Houston Dog Ranch, LLC
Pet Food Pro Responds to Pet Food Crisis
Pet owners across the U.S. are upset and confused about the recent pet food recall. Pet food pro Dave Ratner sets the record straight and urges pet owners to take a common sense approach to the pet food recall panic. - March 30, 2007 - Dave's Pet Food
More than Eighty-Four Percent of Surveyed Renters Own Pets
Apartments.com survey shows high demand for pet friendly multifamily housing - March 29, 2007 - Apartments.com