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.
8th Annual Hug, Slurps & Slobbers Adoptathon
The Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter in partnership with Rescue Me Inc. are dedicated to finding homes for every one of the shelter's homeless animals. Adopters will receive a free gift bag and vet visit; reduced rate adoption fee, microchip and rabies vaccine; and license for the new... - May 22, 2012 - Rescue Me Incorporated
CDN Mobile Solutions Launches Its First Universal Application "Dog Selector"
CDN Solutions Group has launched a new application designed for "True Dog Lovers" to help them study and select Dogs. The app is available in iPhone and iPad. - May 18, 2012 - CDN Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
New Website: GAHorseEvents.com: Your First Stop for Equine Activities in Georgia!
With the loss of Stable Mates Magazine, the region needed a new source of horse-related information. GAHorseEvents.com fills that need. - May 17, 2012 - GAHorseEvents.com
Marine Engineers Aquarium Blog Shows Big Growth Early 2012
Marine Engineers aquarium blog has been a success since its inception in early 2010, but the first half of 2012 has shown an increase in growth, as well as, great potential for the future. The informational blogging market is still a relatively new one, but with niche websites popping up for... - May 12, 2012 - Marine Engineers
Bargain Buy Advisors Adds Another Product Line to Include Pet Care
About Bargain Buy Advisors: Bargain Buy Advisors is an up and coming web based company offering bargain buys to save consumers money in this struggling economy. A group of unemployed and disabled residents joined together and formed an internet based business as a way to supplement their limited... - May 11, 2012 - Bargain Buy Advisors
Water Words That Work, LLC Announces That Voting is Now Open for the Metro DC Dog Blog Essay Contest
Local dog lovers can now vote for their favorite essay in the Metro DC Dog Blog’s 2012 Bark Your Piece! essay contest, which is sponsored by the Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The contest is online at:... - May 09, 2012 - Water Words That Work, LLC
MyHorse Daily Releases Free Guide on Dressage Moves
The Turn on the Forehand, Half Halt and Leg Yield Dressage Movements - May 02, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
Girl Scout Troup’s Love for Animals Enhances Community and Learning
Education and Community Enrichment Go Hand in Hand for Girl Scout Troup 513 as Their Participation in America’s Family Pet Expo Resulted in a Learning Opportunity for the Girls and a New Pet for a Local Classroom. - April 28, 2012 - World Pet Association
Antler Dog Chews - Nature's Best Dog Chew from ADK Antler Products
Antler dog chews are all natural. Man-made chews litter pet shops and store shelves. What are they made from? Are they good for your best friend? And why do we give rubber and plastic to dogs to chew on? Antler chews are often made from deer, moose, elk and caribou antler. - April 27, 2012 - ADK Antler Chews
155-Pound Therapy Dog Swims His Way Into the Hearts of Cancer Patients
So what has your dog done lately? If your dog is 4-year-old Quinn, a 155-pound Leonberger, he has roamed the halls of Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center bringing joy and hope to people facing devastating diagnoses, swam alongside Olympians, and raised thousands of dollars for cancer... - April 27, 2012 - Swim Across America
Fourteen Trakehner Inspections Slated for 2012
The American Trakehner Association will hold 14 inspections across the U.S. and Canada this year. - April 26, 2012 - American Trakehner Association
Jim Wofford to Give Rolex Cross-Country Course Walk Sponsored by Practical Horseman Magazine
Free, fun and educational cross-country course walk during the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. As Jim Wofford discusses the highlights of the course for the three day event, you’ll gain insight into how the Rolex 2012 course designer, Derek di Grazia, will test the Rolex 2012 event horses and riders at each obstacle, and why. - April 24, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
MyHorse Daily to Offer a Free Webinar with Top Trainer/Clinician Clinton Anderson on Training Problem Horses
Do you have a horse training question that you’d love to ask of Clinton Anderson? Here’s your chance. - April 22, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
Petpav Spring Social Networking Contest
Petpav is the top pet social network. Now is your chance to not only make friends and get pet advice on petpav.com, but to win a $100 prepaid cash card. And, of course, joining the site is free and no purchase is necessary to participate. How to enter: It's easy and fun. Simply build a complete... - April 22, 2012 - Petpav.com
True-Dose to Display Liquid Pet Nutraceuticals at the Value Drug Company Merchandise Expo
True-Dose representatives will be exhibiting liquid pet nutraceuticals at the Value Drug Company Merchandise Expo in Altoona, PA on April 27. True-Dose will display it's patented delivery system for dispensing accurate, metered doses of vital supplements to pets in liquid form to independent pharmacies from around the country. The True-Dose line consists of Calming, Joint Care, Wellness, Skin & Coat, and Agility for both cats and dogs. - April 21, 2012 - True-Dose
Leading Online Retailer Offers Promotional Sale on New Shipment of Butterfly Koi Fish
Leading online koi fish pond supply company announces promotional sale on new shipment of butterfly koi fish. - April 18, 2012 - Koi Market
Dog Connection Inc. Opens in the Wilmington, North Carolina Area to Help Dog Lovers Save Time and Money with ‘direct to Door’ Pet Food Delivery
Dog Connection stocks over 20 premium brands of popular dry dog food, snacks and treats. As an internet based business, Dog Connection offers easy online ordering and free delivery to Wilmington, The Beaches, Castle Hayne, Ogden, Hampstead, Rocky Point, Burgaw and select communities in Leland, North Carolina, making the dreaded task of getting their dog’s food easy and care free. - April 18, 2012 - Dog Connection Inc.
Solid Gold Health Products Donates 43,375 Pounds of Dog Food to SPCA of Connecticut
Generous Corporate Food Donation will Feed Homeless Pets for a Year. - April 07, 2012 - SPCA of Connecticut
Harthill Stud Brings a Competitive Edge to the World of Sports Horse Breeding
The Cheshire-based Harthill Stud celebrates its official Launch Event on Monday 9th April for members of the general public, and Tuesday 10th April for press and industry figures. Monday 9th April will see Olympic long-listed Event Rider Oliver Townend and International Dressage Rider Emile Faurie showcase the equine stars in a display not to be missed. - April 06, 2012 - Bolesworth Estate
Earth Heart, Inc. Launches New Website
Earth Heart’s new website offers expanded information on aromatherapy and health, retail locations, and spotlights the nonprofit partner program. - April 03, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
Pretentious Puppy Launches New Boutique for the Couture Canine
Pretentious Puppy Boutique has launched their new online store. The Boutique features the top designers in the world of canine couture. - March 31, 2012 - Pretentious Puppy Boutique
One Source Horse Website Enables Connectivity for Equestrians
New Equine Management website allows horse owners, trainers and other equine professionals to stay connected. - March 30, 2012 - One Source Horse, LLC
Abby and Keely Hughes aka "West Hartford CT Little Dog Nannys" Receive Their First Client: Zeke
West Hartford Connecticut's youngest entrepreneurs may in fact be Abby and Keely Hughes. After working for over a year to get their own puppy, a tiny Pappillon named Rasa, they decided they love dogs so much that they wanted to help others care for their dogs. - March 26, 2012 - The Little Dog Nanny
Dog Vacay Not a Threat to House Sitters According to the House Sitting Couple
House Sitters offer a better deal, writes The House Sitting Couple in response to news of Dog Vacay’s funding. - March 23, 2012 - The House Sitting Couple
Sixty-Nine Rescue Groups Receive Challenge Grants at The Animal Rescue Site
In the first voting round of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 2012 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, sixty-nine shelters and rescue groups took home $75,000 in grants to help animals. The Animal Rescue Site is part of the GreaterGood Network of websites that allow people to... - March 23, 2012 - GreaterGood
Second Annual Virtual Easter Egg Hunt for Organic Dog Treats Begins
Eggs hold discounts of up to 40% off for entire line of homemade, organic pet treats; new Barkers Easter Baskets now available for gifting to a favorite dog - March 23, 2012 - The Barkers Dozen
Best Leash of 2011
26 Bars & a Band has a new award to add to their collection. For their 10th anniversary, Pet Business Magazine celebrated the industry’s most exciting and innovative products and awarded 26 Bars & a Band the honor in the dog leash category for their Avant Garde Retractable... - March 18, 2012 - 26 Bars @ a Band
Announcing the Opening of Splash Central, New Dog Swimming Pool at Doggie Central
Doggie Central, one of the leaders in cage-free boarding and daycare in Los Angeles, is pleased to announce the opening of a swimming pool for dogs called “Splash Central.” Visitors to the doggie daycare center will now have a new fun addition, “Splash Central” where dog’s can swim with an experienced canine swim coach who is in the water at all times, plus there will be dock diving, senior swims and introductory to advance level swim classes. - March 17, 2012 - Doggie Central
Cleanicity Relieves the Itch with Furbliss, the Innovative Pet Massager and Back Scratcher in One
Cleanicity, the leading makers of innovative pet products inspired by clean freaks, launches the Furbliss, the only combination massager and back scratcher for dogs and cats. - March 17, 2012 - Cleanicity
Are Retractable Leashes Dull? Meet matte
The face of retractable leashes have changed in recent years sporting beautiful prints in glossy finishes; thanks to 26 Bars & a Band who created the Avant Garde leash collection. With a focus on pet owners and their unique style, Meet matte is the latest development in the award winning series. - March 16, 2012 - 26 Bars @ a Band
Electronic Dog Fence Service in Schenectady Teams with SEO Marketers to Help More Pet Owners
Pet owners looking for electric dog fences to safely confine their dogs outside will soon be enjoying quicker and easier online access to a local dog fencing company. - March 16, 2012 - Pet Stop of Eastern New York
Best Canister Vacuum List Released by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published its 2012 list of the Best Canister Vacuums. The list helps consumers quickly identify the best machines for their cleaning needs. - March 15, 2012 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter to Offer Pet-Care Classes
Beginning in mid-March, the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter will begin offering classes for dog and cat lovers. Classes are $10 each and cover such subjects as “Basic Cat Care,” and “Pet First Aid and CPR.” These classes are open to the public. New classes will be added each... - March 14, 2012 - The Hermitage Cat Shelter
Warm Weather Brings Danger to Pets
Each year, as the weather warms and people open their windows, Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center treats dozens of cats and dogs who have jumped out of windows or fallen off decks and balconies. A few simple steps can avoid serious consequences for pets and costly veterinary bills for their owners. - March 14, 2012 - Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (CVESC)
America’s Family Pet Expo to Salute Hollywood Pets at 2012 Event
World Pet Association announces “Salute to Hollywood Pets” theme for the 23rd Annual America’s Family Pet Expo in Orange County April 20-22. - March 08, 2012 - World Pet Association
Pet Owner Tips and a New Book from Dr. Al Plechner Highlighting 50 Years as Veterinarian
Dr. Al Plechner, a veterinarian with 50 years of experience has a new book and pet owner tips for everything from choosing a pet to vaccinations. His work has helped him decode the causes for allergies, vaccinations not working, and many other diseases that can result from hormonal imbalances. - March 08, 2012 - Smart Health Talk
GoodPawsGoodCause.org Introduces Fur the Earth™ Dog Soap. A New "Green" Pet Product Just in Time for Spring
Fur The Earth™ Dog Soap is an all-natural soap that soothes skin and helps to combat fleas. Made exclusively for GoodPawsGoodCause.org by Miss Debbie’s Soap in Throop, PA, each homemade bar offers a “green” alternative to shampoo applications. Available for sale at GoodPawsGoodCause.org and MissDebbieSoap.com, Fur The Earth™ Dog Soap and all of the branded merchandise at GoodPawsGoodCause.org supports non-profit organizations. - March 07, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
True-Dose To Display Pet Nutraceuticals at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim on March 9-11
True-Dose will showcase various liquid pet nutraceuticals to distributors/brokers, chain retailers and independent grocers from around the country at Natural Products Expo West. - March 04, 2012 - True-Dose
The Pet Engineer Radio Talk Show Launches Its Unique Pet Product Review
The Pet Engineer Radio Show announces its unique pet product review to bridge the public to the pet industry by assisting pet businesses to increase their visibility. - March 03, 2012 - The Pet Engineer Radio Show
Davey Jones Interview Will Air on Animal Radio®
An interview recorded before Monkees' Davey Jones untimely death will air on the nationally syndicated Animal Radio® show. Davey Jones had been scheduled to guest as part of the Season of Stars on Animal Radio®. So far, the celebrity lineup has included Betty White, Elayne Boosler,... - March 03, 2012 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Fido, Answer the Phone - It’s Housetraining Hotline Calling. The Cultured Canine Announces Its New Telephone Consulting Service, Housetraining Hotline
Housetraining Hotline is a new dog training service offered by The Cultured Canine, owned by Diane Podolsky, CPDT-KA, CTC. Anyone, anywhere can get expert dog training advice by phone so they can successfully housetrain their puppy or dog. The company's mission is to promote the housetraining of all dogs. - March 01, 2012 - The Cultured Canine, LLC
Sergeant's Unleashes Fiproguard™ MAX and Pronyl OTC™ MAX Flea and Tick Control
Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. has unleashed the latest technology available for eliminating fleas and ticks. Sentry® Fiproguard™ MAX and Sergeant’s® Pronyl OTC™ MAX are the newest in Sergeant’s line up of topical flea and tick treatments. The new products... - February 29, 2012 - Sergeant's Pet Care Products
GreaterGood Network Launches E-Books Division with Animal Rescue Stories
GreaterGood Network Publishing launched on February 6 with a title sure to please pet lovers: 100 Heartwarming Stories From The Animal Rescue Site. - February 22, 2012 - GreaterGood
Zeus's Doghouse Presents New Miniature Pinscher Lover Pages on Squidoo
Zeus's Doghouse has released four new web pages on Squidoo. Miniature Pinscher and dog lovers have more options to surf for information regarding Min Pin training or dog training in general (http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-train-your-min-pin): dog gear for small dog breeds (http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-outfit-your-min-pin), human gear with Min Pin logos (http://www.squidoo.com/min-pin-favorite-things), and general information about Miniature Pinschers (http://www.squidoo.com/zeus-diaries). - February 21, 2012 - Zeus's Doghouse
Victoria Stilwell Reveals to Vegan Petman the Importance of Responsible Breeding
Star of Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or the Dog” Talks with Vegan Petman (Steven Spitz) at the Westminster Dog Show 2012 - February 20, 2012 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Local Animal Rescue Saves Beagle and Then Raises Money for Her Surgery to Walk
Stella is a beagle pup who was bounced around to two different shelters before being spotted by Operation Ava's rescue coordinator. Stella has a disorder where her knee-caps are misplaced, and she cannot walk properly. Operation Ava has raised enough money for Stella to get the surgery she needs and hopefully, with Operation Ava's help, a new family to love her! - February 19, 2012 - Operation Ava
Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc. to Partner with Vet in Recognition of Spay Day USA
Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc. partnering with vet to offer reduced pricing of spaying/neutering your pet in recognition of Spay Day USA on February 29. - February 18, 2012 - Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association
My Pet Warehouse Website Steadily Becoming Man’s Best Friend
Melbourne pet supplies specialists My Pet Warehouse recently brought their unique approach to pet products online. Their website betters all other competitors in pricing, and takes a unique approach to ensuring the largest range of products are stocked, with the highest associated service standards. - February 17, 2012 - My Pet Warehouse
Pack up the Pooch; America’s Family Pet Expo Announces Fido Friday
This year, four-legged members of the family are invited to partake in the fun at the OC Fair and Event Center - Friday, April 20 - February 17, 2012 - World Pet Association
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Adjustable Aquarium Divider Invention to Licensees
William P., Colorado resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Adjustable Aquarium Divider invention to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet useful new product for aquarium owners, the Adjustable Aquarium... - February 17, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.