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Trupanion Explains Pricing and Value Proposition
Pet insurance company Trupanion today released information about how the company’s core values support their pricing structure. Simply put, the value of any insurance is the percentage of premiums that are paid back in claims. Trupanion currently pays out more than 70% in premiums, with a... - December 15, 2010 - Trupanion
In-Home Pet Hospice Comes to Northeast Ohio
Rainbow Bridge Pet Hospice and Senior Care is offering professional in-home services to regions in Northeast Ohio. Based in Chagrin Falls, the mobile pet hospice will treat elderly and frail four-legged patients in eastern Cleveland suburbs, Geauga, Lake, Portage and Summit counties. During a... - December 10, 2010 - Rainbow Bow Bridge Pet Hospice and Senior Care
A Sweet Deal for Austin Pets Alive!
Austin Pets Alive! has been named the December 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Since its founding in June 2008, the Austin animal group has saved 5,859 dogs and cats and has facilitated... - November 29, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
GenScript Received OLAW (Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare) Approval for Animal Welfare Assurance
GenScript received the approval of Animal Welfare Assurance for its animal facility on 9 Nov, 2010. This approval accentuates the responsibilities and procedures of GenScript regarding the care and use of laboratory animals. - November 24, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
Alpaca Festival to be Held at Howard County Fairgrounds
Alpacas have been getting more attention lately. Their fleece is highly prized. People can see these unfamiliar animals later this month at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association (MABA) is observing their first-year celebration of alpacas and fleece at the... - November 12, 2010 - Long Acres Alpaca Farm
Pit Bull Rescue Group Gets Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Pit Bull Rescue Central has been named the November 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The pit bull rescue group has been in existence since 2004. Through educating the general public, its... - November 06, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Thanksgiving Dangers
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Trupanion reminds pet owners of some of the dangers that affect dogs and cats during this holiday. - November 01, 2010 - Trupanion
Linda Blair of "The Exocist" & Helen Darras (SyFy Channel) Join with Other Hollywood Celebrities for Halloween at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ Oct. 29-31, 2010
Linda Blair, Hollywood's own Queen from the Scariest Movie of All Time, "The Exorcist" and her friend Helen Darras from (Universal Studios TV) SyFy Channel's newest fall 2010 show "Hollywood Treasure," will both be appearing this Halloween Weekend at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ. Linda Blair will be representing the charity she champions, the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. - October 27, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Launches High Five Grant Program
Statewide Association of Veterinarians Announces Grant Program with $125,000 Budget - October 22, 2010 - NCVMA
More Than 20 Top Restaurants Sign on for 2010 Taste of the Islands to Benefit CROW
Residents and visitors who come out to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s (CROW) 29th annual Taste of the Islands on Nov. 21 will sample dishes and desserts from 22 of Sanibel and Captiva’s finest restaurants, including: Blue Giraffe, Bubble Room Restaurant, Cantina... - October 20, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Pet Buddy Plus Thanks Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota Who Are Making a Positive Difference in the Lives of Homeless Animals This Thanksgiving
Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota along with pet sitters across the country and Canada are collecting donations for homeless animals in shelters and rescues in their communities by participating in the Thanksgiving WishBones for Pets charity. - October 19, 2010 - Pet Buddy Plus
Animal Kindness Awards Standardizes National Program on LeadMaster Cloud Computing Solution
The LeadMaster platform enables fundraising and donor relationship management for the Animal Kindness Awards organization. - October 15, 2010 - LeadMaster
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at 2010 N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Animal Health. - October 13, 2010 - NCVMA
Farm Sanctuary Gets a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Chickens, cows, pigs, and goats will be the beneficiaries this month, as Rescue Chocolate has named Farm Sanctuary to be its fundraising partner for October 2010. The chocolate company designates a different animal rescue organization each month to be the recipient of its net profits. Farm... - October 10, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Cairn Terrier Rescue Group Wins $10,000 in Shelter+ Challenge
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network-GL, a canine rescue group devoted to saving the “Toto” dogs from shelters, was the latest Grand Prize winner of The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com. Since 2008, The Animal Rescue Site’s Challenges have let... - October 09, 2010 - GreaterGood
Volunteers Sought for 2010 Taste of the Islands
CROW, The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., is seeking volunteers to work at its annual fundraising event, Taste of the Islands, to be held on Sunday, November 21. Volunteers are needed both the day prior to and day of the event to assist with setting up the grounds, decorations,... - October 06, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Donates $10,000 to N.C. Museum Of Natural Sciences
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Serve as Lead Sponsor For Animal Grossology Exhibit - October 01, 2010 - NCVMA
The Wildlife Society's 17th Annual Conference
Wildlife managers, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world will get together at The Wildlife Society’s 17th Annual Conference to discuss some of the most pressing wildlife-related issues of our time. The conference will be held in Snowbird, Utah from October 2 to 6, and... - September 29, 2010 - The Wildlife Society
Audubon Lifestyles' Bird City USA Program Working for Municipalities and Communities
The designation of Bird City USA provides a simple and effective way for communities to become part of the national bird conservation movement and to begin reaping some of the economic rewards associated with being known as a community that cares about birds and promotes birding. - September 16, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Polar Bear Planet Enterprises is the New Bronze Sponsor of Polar Bears International
Bronze sponsorship level for Polar Bear Planet Enterprises (PBPE) is awarded by Polar Bears International (PBI) for their assistance to the non-profit organization, dedicated to protection of Polar Bears and their environment. PBPE donates a percentage of all sales from their Electricity Usage Monitors which help to reduce CO2 emissions. - September 12, 2010 - Polar Bear Planet Enterprises.com Inc
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Commercial Dog Breeding Operations
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced the release of a podcast discussing commercial dog breeding operations, commonly known as puppy mills. In the podcast, Dr. Brenda Stevens, a clinical assistant professor at N.C. State University’s School... - September 12, 2010 - NCVMA
Trupanion Welcomes Consumer Reports Pet Insurance Review, Urges Pet Owners to Shop Carefully
According to a just-released Consumer Reports review of the pet insurance industry, pet owners wanting to provide the best medical care for their dogs and cats can be confused about the need for and benefits of pet medical insurance. Consumer Reports compared nine policies from four companies... - August 19, 2010 - Trupanion
InnoVet® to Donate Digital Versa DR to Qualifying ACVR Teaching Hospital
Visit with InnoVet at the Annual Meeting for the American College of Veterinary Radiology August 16-19, Grove Park Inn & Spa, Asheville, NC - August 11, 2010 - Summit Industries
Philadelphia Animal Rescue Gets Sweet Deal in August
Philadelphia’s only no-kill animal shelter has been chosen as the August 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the social-enterprise chocolate company which donates its net profits to animal rescue organizations. Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will receive the donation in order... - August 04, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
scil Launches New scil Vet View V1 Plus Vital Signs Monitor
New Version Enhanced with CO2 Capabilities. - July 31, 2010 - scil animal care company
Rescue Chocolate's July Sales to Benefit New York City's Homeless Pets
New Hope, the rescue wing of New York City’s Animal Care & Control (AC&C) will be the July beneficiary of Rescue Chocolate, it was announced recently. The Brooklyn-based chocolate company donates all net profits to various animal rescue organizations. Sarah Gross, President of the... - June 30, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Canidae Pet Foods Sponsors the Western States Horse Expo and Previews New "Equidae®" Equine Diet
The new Equidae® line of horse feed provides a superior level of nutrition only possible with steam extruded equine diets and is fully guaranteed by the makers of Canidae All Natural Pet Foods, a trusted brand for over 14 years. - June 11, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Elmsford Animal Shelter to Benefit from All Rescue Chocolate Sales in June
A 79-year-old animal rescue organization has been named as Rescue Chocolate’s beneficiary for the month of June 2010. Net profits earned by the company for the month will be donated to the Elmsford Animal Shelter of Central Westchester, New York. The organization is home to 300 dogs and 500... - June 05, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Terry Geber Wins 2010 EQUUS Magazine Professional Horseman Award
Terry Geber, ranch manager of Fire Creek Ranch in Huson, Mont., has been selected as the 2010 EQUUS Magazine Professional Horseman Award winner. To enter for a chance to win, visitors to EQUUSMagazine.com submitted 200-word essays nominating a horse professional who has gone above and beyond... - June 03, 2010 - Equine Network, LLC
Equine.com Celebrates 15 Years with Sweepstakes
Equine.com celebrates 15 years with anniversary sweepstakes with over $40,000 in prizes from now through December 2010. - May 26, 2010 - Equine Network, LLC
DogsBite.org Releases Data of U.S. Fatal Pit Bull Attacks from the Early and Mid 1900s
The data shows that a pit bull owned by world-renowned pit bull breeder, John P. Colby, killed his nephew at his Newburyport home in 1909. - May 15, 2010 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Stefanie Powers Guests on Animal Radio®
Hart to Hart Co-Star Guardian to 9 Dogs and 21 Horses - April 22, 2010 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Dental Students Sharpen Their Skills on Wild Animals’ Teeth
Second-year students in the Dental Hygiene program at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Mo., visited the Dickerson Park Zoo last week to provide dental treatment for two female maned wolves. “This opportunity is part of a yearly project in which the Dental Hygiene students... - April 22, 2010 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Canidae Pet Foods to Attend West Michigan Pet Expo, Make Donation to Local Rescue for Senior Dogs
Continuing its mission of helping animals in need, Canidae Pet Foods will donate a supply of its all natural senior canine diet to local Michigan animal shelter Golden Years Alaskan Malamute Rescue. - April 19, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Scooble.com Supports the 14th Annual Walk for the Animals
Scooble.com has partnered with the 2010 fundraising walk for dog owners and their furry friends. The 14th annual “Walk for the Animals” will be held Saturday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. at the Arrowhead Credit Union Park in San Bernardino and is presented by The Humane Society of San... - April 17, 2010 - Scooble.com
A All Animal Control Race in Atlanta Doesn't Pan Out
The need for speed didn't pan out for the A All Animal Control Dragbike Racing Team this past weekend in Atlanta, Ga. Evidentially, a faulty oil pan was the culprit for the team's setbacks. "Friday test and tuning turned up a serious problem. When we were slowing down on the big end, the oil... - April 17, 2010 - A All Animal Control
SVACA to Host Fourth Annual Adoptathon
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) will join with thousands of animal lovers around the world for the North Shore Animal League’s annual adoptathon. Held at SVACA’s Animal Care Center, the only cageless center in the Silicon Valley, the event will take place on Saturday... - April 17, 2010 - Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
‘Cena in Giardino’ Brunch and Art Show to Benefit Local Animal Sanctuary
On May 8th and 9th Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, will host a charity art show in the Refuge gardens. The art show will feature original designs by Siglinda Scarpa, founder of the Refuge and world-renowned artist. On May 9th guests can also come out for a brunch, where they... - April 16, 2010 - The Goathouse Refuge
Greensboro Mayor Issues Pet Week Proclamation for North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that Greensboro’s mayor, William H. Knight, has signed a proclamation declaring May 2 through 8 as Pet Week. National Pet Week is an annual week of awareness designed to promote responsible pet ownership,... - April 16, 2010 - NCVMA
Pet Adoptathon 2010 at SAFE Haven for Cats
SAFE Haven for Cats is pleased to announce an Open House at its Adoption Center, located at the corner of Garvey Drive and Durant Road in Raleigh, on May 1 & 2, 2010 in conjunction with The North Shore Animal League’s Pet Adoptathon 2010. SAFE Haven for Cats is the Triangle’s... - April 14, 2010 - SAFE Haven for Cats
A All Animal Control Corporate Charleston Office Moves to New Location
Spring brings growth and renewal to more than plants and animals; A All Animal Control's Charleston Corporate office has moved to a larger, more convenient location. This new space will allow A All Animal Control to support both clients and A All Animal Control franchise owners in new unique... - April 07, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Clinic Expansion Rides on Success of 2010 Tuxedo Cat Ball
SAFE Haven for Cats has announced plans to double the capacity of its SAFE Care Low-Cost Feline Spay and Neuter Clinic, to be completed during the second half of 2010. A second surgery suite, equipment and staff will be funded by the proceeds of SAFE Haven’s largest 2010 fundraiser –... - April 04, 2010 - SAFE Haven for Cats
Contest Sniffs Out Ugliest Rescue/Shelter T-Shirt to Win T-Shirt Makeover
DogTipper.com and The Odle Group have launched the "Who Ya Callin' Ugly" T-Shirt Contest to sniff out the ugliest shelter or rescue t-shirt in the US. The winner, selected by public vote, will win a t-shirt makeover with professional design and a package of printed tees. - April 02, 2010 - PawZaar.com
Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog to Raise Money for Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary
Frankie is a dachshund who suffered a spinal injury and is now in a doggie wheelchair. She is raising positive awareness for all animals with disabilities by donating a portion of all April book sales from her book, Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog to Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary. - April 01, 2010 - Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC
Endangered Species, Ancient Culture and Voluntourism Combine in Planeterra’s New-for-2010 Project China
The Latest from Non-Profit Planeterra Foundation -China Opens Up to Voluntourism with a Unique Opportunity to Work with Pandas and Experience the Countryside as a Non-Tourist. - March 28, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Day in the Gas Chamber, Says Citizens for Saving Animals
Citizens for Saving Animals approaches overcrowded, inhumane shelter problem on all levels. - March 27, 2010 - Citizens for Saving Animals
Unimed-Midwest Introduces PetFlex No Chew! and PetFlex AFD No Chew! Veterinary Cohesive Bandages
PetFlex No Chew! cohesive bandage provides the strength, comfort and flexibility expected of a veterinary cohesive bandage, but with more: a safe, yet bitter taste to discourage animals from biting and tearing of the bandage and the wound. PetFlex AFD No Chew! adds an absorbent foam dressing to the cohesive bandage to make treatment and healing of animals’ wounds even easier. - March 27, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Mary S. Robert Pet Adoption Center’s 18th Annual Walk With The Animals Sets Records in Attendance, Money Raised
$53,000 was raised for homeless pets while an estimated 1400 people and 500 dogs enjoyed a day in the park which included a two-mile pledge walk around a lake, entertainment, music, prizes, food, exhibits and more. - March 26, 2010 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Debt Release Direct Offers Pet Owners Debt Management Advice
Pet owners are turning to debt management companies for debt management solutions after facing high vet bills and pet insurance. - March 20, 2010 - Debt Release Direct
Pet Psychic Sonya Fitzpatrick Speaks on SpiritNow.com
Star of Animal Planet's "The Pet Psychic" and also as a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Host, famous pet psychic Sonya Fitzpatrick discuss animal communication on SpiritNow.com. - March 19, 2010 - SpiritNow.com