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.
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Marketing and Licensing Liaison Between Doggy Day Bag Invention and Potential Licensees
A highly practical new product targeted at pet owners everywhere, the Doggy Day Bag, has been developed by inventor Lori Kinlaw of Simi Valley, California. The invention’s unique design offers dog owners convenient access to all needed supplies for a day out with their pet. The Doggy Day... - September 27, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Practical Horseman and Dressage Today Launch Training with the Stars: Win a Day with Boyd and Silva Martin
Ever dreamed of working with two of the most respected trainers in the eventing and dressage communities? Would you love to get a lesson from someone who recently helped the U.S. team win a gold medal at the Pan-American Games? And what about a Grand Prix dressage rider and instructor who passed... - September 25, 2015 - Equine Network, LLC
Snappy Pet Food Delivery Opens Its Doors in 2015
If you’re anything like the company, you have an incredible connection with your dogs and cats. They are a special part of their family. Time with them is valuable and in today's busy world, even time spent getting what is needed for them is not always convenient. That’s why Snappy Pet Food Delivery was started, to give the customer the peace of mind. Snappy Pet Food Delivery specializes in pet nutrition and providing same day deliveries to pet parents in Montgomery County, Maryland. - September 25, 2015 - SnappyPet Food Delivery
Canine Treats Shaped Like Trump, Hillary and Other Presidential Candidates Poke Fun at Politicians, Pet Food Industry
Boneheads 2016 – a new line of dog biscuits shaped like the heads of presidential candidates –launched as a project on the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. As a light-hearted demonstration of First Amendment rights, Funproductive, Inc., the creators of Boneheads, used 3D modeling software, 3D printers, silicone baking molds and wholesome ingredients to take aim at the circus-like presidential campaigns of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and others. - September 17, 2015 - Funproductive, Inc.
Stratistics Announces Its New Report "Compound Feed Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the compound feed industry plays a most vital role in food chain which provides feasible and healthy food. Compound feed has a straight and considerable impact on the manufacture expenses obtained by farmers. - September 10, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Dog Bite Victims' Group Releases FAQ about Breed-Specific Legislation to Help Inform City Officials and Advocates
The new FAQ provides examples of municipalities with breed-specific ordinances that produced strong results, highlights public support of pit bull ordinances by reviewing the results of two recent elections, explains the three most common types of ordinances and dismantles a variety of myths. - September 08, 2015 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
New High-End Light Up Pet Products Launch to Keep Canines and Owners Safe at Night
ILLUMINIGHT’s launch of its three high-end pet product lines, (Ultra Leash, Ultra Collar, and Ultra Harness) provides pet owners sustainable options that help them be seen from more than 1500 feet away in the dark. Their fun, attractive, and effective safety products for dogs helps place safety in the hands of the owner instead of relying on other light sources for visibility. - September 08, 2015 - ILLUMINIGHT
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in September 2015
Dogs Adoption Events by Coming Home Rescue in September 2015. - September 07, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson Guest-Hosts on Animal Radio®
Actor and animal advocate Jesse Tyler Ferguson is on Animal Radio® for his first time guest-hosting the nationally syndicated call-in pet show. Jesse is best known as the uptight lawyer, Mitchell Pritchett, on the ABC hit series Modern Family. In his spare time, he is a pro-adoption advocate. - September 04, 2015 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Most Common Medical Conditions
Each September, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works and its benefits. This year, the organization is marking the month by releasing a new report which illustrates the most common medical conditions for cats and dogs – as claimed by pet insurance policyholders in 2014. - September 03, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Canine Authors, Max and Luther, Return with "True Tails II from the Dog Park"
Max & Luther Publications will release "True Tails II from the Dog Park," the follow-up book to Kari Sherman's and Carey Laubenberg's first book sharing tips and stories from the perspective of their dogs, Max and Luther. The book's release date is September 1, 2015. - September 01, 2015 - Max and Luther Publications
"Misunderstood Nanny Dogs?" Book by J. Thomas Beasley Exposes Pit Bull Myths and Misconceptions at New Low Price in Honor of #PitBullWeek and #NationalDogDay
Every year in the U.S., hundreds of people, often children, are seriously injured, and dozens are killed, in dog attacks, and every year, pit bulls are named as the primary culprit in these violent attacks. The new Kindle book "Misunderstood Nanny Dogs?" is a heart-wrenching expose’ and attempt to address the growing concern of violent dog attacks and a call to action to stop spreading lies and myths about these dogs. - August 28, 2015 - J. Thomas Beasley
Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene Got a Blue Shrinkabull's Bulldog
Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene get a new Miniature English Bulldog from Shrinkabull's Bulldogs. - August 28, 2015 - Shrinkabull's
Veteran-Owned Businesses, Dog is Good® and Pooch Party Packs, Launch a Fundraiser to Benefit Freedom Service Dogs of America
Dog is Good, an award winning lifestyle brand for dog lovers - inspired by Dog, announced today that they will partner with another veteran owned business, Pooch Party Packs, to benefit their annual beneficiary, Freedom Service Dogs of America. Freedom Service Dogs mission is to rescue dogs from... - August 26, 2015 - Dog is Good
August 28 - Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Created to Honor Memories of Pets Who Have Passed On
With so many people holding cherished memories of beloved pets they have had to say goodbye to, Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is a special day dedicated to honoring those memories worldwide. - August 24, 2015 - ZZP Publishing LLC
Poop Patrol Offers Free Service to Disabled Napa Residents
Napa Valley Poop Patrol creates Scoops on Wheels, a free dog waste cleanup program for disabled Napa dog owners. - August 22, 2015 - Napa Valley Poop Patrol
Teleperformance Ogden Sponsoring Animal Adoption Event
Partnering with Weber County Animal Shelter, Adoption and Awareness Event to be Held on Aug. 21 - August 21, 2015 - Teleperformance
Mike Meibuhr, Co-Owner of Big Paw Pet Care, Earns the Pet Sitters International Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting
Pet Sitters International (PSI) announced that Mike Meibuhr of Big Paw Pet Care has earned the designation of PSI Certified Professional Pet Sitter. - August 12, 2015 - Big Paw Pet Care
Super Star Cher Lloyd is a Shrinkabulls Dog Lover
Cher Lloyd gets her first Shrinkabull's Bulldog puppy. - August 12, 2015 - Shrinkabull's
Dogly App Helps Local Photographer’s Dog Win Grant, Donates to Humane Society of Utah
A photo-sharing app for dog lovers provides $500 grant given in creator’s name to their chosen shelter. - August 09, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
MEMA® Pets Announces Their First Dog Days of Summer Sale
ALU® Collars are now up to 25% off through August 31, 2015. - August 08, 2015 - MEMA Pets
Napa Valley Poop Patrol Volunteers at Walk for Animals
Napa Valley Poop Patrol, the Napa Valley’s first and only dog waste cleanup and removal service, gives back to the community by volunteering its time at Napa Humane Society’s annual event, Walk for Animals. - August 07, 2015 - Napa Valley Poop Patrol
Push Media Group, Mad Rose Tavern Present Players and Pets BLACKOUT Celebrity Party Featuring DJ Skribble and Catcher Wilson Ramos
Looking for a way to make a difference in the life of a rescued animal? Join a cause that we all love, supporting animal adoption. This is a special opportunity to obtain individual tickets or VIP packages/group tables to a Party for a Purpose. Come mingle with a crowd of first class athletes and... - August 05, 2015 - Push Media Group
Napa Valley Poop Patrol Co-Sponsors Alston Park Cleanup
Napa dog waste cleanup and removal company partners with Napa Valley Resource Conservation District to clean up Alston Park, and educate the public on the importance of picking up your dog’s poop. - August 05, 2015 - Napa Valley Poop Patrol
Chris Brown Adopts Bulldog Puppy, Names Him "Shrinkabull's X"
Chris Brown gets a cute bulldog puppy named "Shrinkabull's X." - August 04, 2015 - Shrinkabull's
Alden's Kennels Welcomes New Advanced & Intermediate Dog Trainer
Alden’s Kennels owner Alden Domrase announced the addition of Advanced Dog Trainer, Aleta Eldridge. Eldridge will teach Intermediate and Advanced Dog Training. She has expertise in forensic investigations and trains Human Remains and Air Scent dogs to search for missing persons. Her English... - August 03, 2015 - Alden's Kennels
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in August 2015
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will host adoption events for homeless dogs on weekends in August 2015. - August 01, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
Stafford Veterinary Hospital Announces Advancements in Dentistry
Stafford Veterinary Hospital recently invested in advanced training and equipment to ensure the highest quality dental care for all pets. Studies show that 50% of all dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease and that number jumps to 75% when you look specifically at pets over age three. - July 31, 2015 - Stafford Veterinary Hospital
The Playful Pup Earns Fifth Consecutive Talk of the Town Award for Customer Satisfaction
The Playful Pup, a pet boarding and grooming facility, has earned its fifth Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award for providing top-notch customer service. - July 31, 2015 - Celebration Media U.S.
Rehab for Dogs:Trade Show Emporium Helps Ginger Lead Exhibit Their Revolutionary Dog Support Harness
What started as an inquiry for materials for an upcoming trade show, turned into a mutually beneficial relationship developed by a revolutionary support system for dogs. Learn about the new Ginger Lead Rehabilitation Harness for dogs with aging joints and debilitating conditions, while also gaining perspective about the nuances of presenting at a trade show. - July 30, 2015 - Trade Show Emporium
Win a Free Dog Grooming Session by Fantastic Pet Care
Fantastic Pet Care is a London-based company that offers dog grooming, dog day care, dog walking and pet sitting services. For all dog owners, Fantastic Pet Care organised a fun game with a free dog grooming session as a prize. - July 28, 2015 - Fantastic Pet Care
Petnostics Launches New Features to Help Pet Parents Check Pets' Health on Smartphone
Petnostics, LLC launches new features for their Petnostics mobile app, the pet health app that allows you to check and monitor dogs' and cats' health on any iOS device. This latest update provides users with the ability to create Petnostics accounts so that all results can be safely and securely... - July 22, 2015 - Petnostics, LLC
Canine Master Chris Onthank Launches New Pet Life Radio Show
Pet Life Radio unleashes "Canine Master" with Chris Onthank, featuring rescue correspondent Jill Rappaport. - July 20, 2015 - Pet Life Radio
Shrinkabull's Cobalt Featured on CBS' Lucky Dog
Shrinkabull's English bulldog "Cobalt" featured on CBS show "Lucky Dog." - July 16, 2015 - Shrinkabull's
Local Dog Rescue Helping Dog That Requires Brain Surgery
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, recently rescued a sweet German Shorthaired Pointer. Shortly after being taken into the group's care, it was noted that Leigh was having a loss of balance and tilting her head excessively. An MRI revealed that she had a cyst on her brain. Her only chance of survival is to have surgery to remove it. - July 16, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
DogTipper Launches PawZaar
New online store founded by travel writers showcases a worldwide trend. - July 15, 2015 - PawZaar.com
Grand Pacific Resorts Partners with Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe to Provide “Furrever” Homes
Animal Shelter Receives $1,200 from Timeshare Management Company to Support Its Lifesaving Work with Cats and Dogs in Lake Tahoe Community - July 14, 2015 - Grand Pacific Resort Management
Canine Care Products Protects Your Dog’s Paws at the Beach with Their Innovative Solution
Originally invented for a dog with peeling paw pads and weak back legs, the Snuggy Boots Suspender System protects dog paw pads at the beach as well. - July 11, 2015 - Canine Care Products
The Internet of Stings; WiFi for Your Beehive
New Zealand based beekeeping technology company, Hivemind Ltd, have released a new WiFi beehive scale and smartphone app that will allow urban beekeepers, bee educators and researchers, to better monitor their bees and more easily share their knowledge about these vitally important pollinators. A crowdfunding campaign for the product is currently live on the indiegogo platform here: www.indiegogo.com/at/wifibees - June 30, 2015 - Hivemind
Keep Your Dog from Becoming a Statistic During the Fourth of July Festivities
Earth Heart Inc. offers 6 ideas on creating a calm safe home for your dog during fireworks season. - June 30, 2015 - Earth Heart Inc.
Petpav's Funniest Pet Contest with Great Giveaways
Petpav.com is proud to announce the funniest pet contest. Build your pet a pet profile on Petpav and be entered to win great prizes. - June 28, 2015 - Petpav.com
Daxton's Friends Billboard Campaign is First Ever to Highlight Fatal Dog Attacks
Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education & Awareness was formed in honor of Daxton Borchardt, who passed away on March 6, 2013 due to severe injuries sustained in a dog attack. Daxton’s Friends would like to educate the public about the importance of understanding dog breeds and how, with proper education and pet care, the number of dog-related incidents can be reduced. - June 26, 2015 - Daxton's Friends For Canine Education & Awareness
Summer Pet Safety Tips from the Humane Society of Utah
Hot weather causes concern for pet owners. - June 25, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
Support Oregon Humane Society by Joining Pet Lovers’ Home Exchange
A new partnership between Oregon Humane Society and Pet Lovers’ Home Exchange lets traveling animal lovers support OHS’ mission to rescue, heal and adopt pets in need. Pet Lovers’ Home Exchange will donate 20% of all membership fees paid whenever someone signs-up to use its... - June 23, 2015 - Pet Lovers' Home Exchange
Announcing the EQUUS Magazine 2015 Grooming “Great Reveal” Photo Contest
Showing off your fine-tuned grooming skills and dashing equine partner could win you more than just a ribbon. - June 20, 2015 - Equine Network, LLC
Mother Synkletike Wins 2015 EQUUS Dirty Dog Photo Contest
The vote is in for this year’s 2015 title of EQUUS Magazine’s Dirty Dog Photo Contest. In all, there were 133 sloppy, but exceptionally cute, entries and 1,012 votes were cast. Coming out on top were two Salukis, submitted by Mother Synkletike. Mother Synkletike included the following... - June 20, 2015 - Equine Network, LLC
R2P Pet Names New National Sales Manager
Pet product manufacturer R2P Pet has named Karen Kenney as the company’s national sales manager. Kenney brings more than 15 years of experience representing manufacturers to The Kroger Co. and 11 of those years working in the pet supplies and dog treat categories. She has represented and... - June 20, 2015 - R2P Pet
Three Ways to Prep Your Pup to Bring Your Dog to Work Day 6/26
Three Ways to Prep Your Pup for Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday, June 26 - June 17, 2015 - SoftPaws
Daily Herald Readers Choose Page’s Healthy Paws
Page’s Healthy Paws is thrilled to announce that they have been selected as the Number One “Best Pet Food/Supply Store” in the 2015 Daily Herald 2015 Readers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Awards. Owner Jody Page was honored and grateful for the recognition,... - June 17, 2015 - Page's Healthy Paws
Royvon Launches Ski Holiday Promo, Gives Away 30% Discount to First-time Customers
Tweet: Dog owners can save 30% on dog boarding and training with Royvon this ski season. - June 13, 2015 - Royvon Dog Boarding and Training