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.
Big Apple Pet Supply Adds Motorized Cat Towers and Cat Furniture Designed to Keep Cats Active
Symptoms of Boredom in Cats Often Mimic Illness. - February 20, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Brand New Designs in Reptile Cage Decor, Wood Basking & Hiding Places Launched at Big Apple Pet Supply
Big Apple Pet Supply offers a massive department of reptile cage furnishings and decor for your reptile's terrarium and now the offerings include a dozen new items. - February 19, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Sea Monkeys Department at Big Apple Named Best on Internet by Original CEO of the Sea Monkey's Company
Big Apple Pet Supply has been officially recognized by the man who helped created the Sea Monkey empire. - February 19, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Training Labrador Retrievers Online Now
For the last 20 years the Labrador retriever has out ranked every other dog breed in America in terms of popularity by the American Kennel Club (American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. PR 1/25/2011). Every month, tens of thousands of people are searching for Labrador retriever training and techniques. - February 18, 2011 - Training Labrador Retrievers
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s 19th Annual Walk With The Animals Set for March 19 in Riverside, CA
Walk With The Animals is a popular fundraiser held at Fairmount Park which annually attracts well over 1000 people and 500 dogs for a morning pledge walk, pancake breakfast, K9 entertainment, exhibits, raffles, rescue groups, shot clinic and more. - February 17, 2011 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Be Mine: Shelter Pets in Search of Loving Veterans to Call Their Own
Pets for Patriots works with animal welfare and veterinary partners in Mobile, Alabama to make perfect matches between veterans and pets in need. - February 16, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Love on Valentine’s Day and Every Day for Veterans Adopting Shelter Pets
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots teams up with shelter and veterinary partners in Urbana-Champaign to help veterans give shelter pets a second chance at life. - February 16, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Valentine's Day Hazards
Pet insurance company Trupanion releases responsible pet owner tips for Valentine's Day celebrations. - February 14, 2011 - Trupanion
Professional Raleigh Pet Sitter Expanding Service Area
Residents in Creedmoor, NC will now have more options for the care of their pets. - February 12, 2011 - Reining Cats and Dogs Pet Sitting
Big Apple Pet Supply Announces 10,000 Fans for $5,000 Animal Shelter Funding Event
Big Apple's Facebook Promotion Will Award $5,000 in Product to the Three Animal Shelters with the Most Votes. - February 11, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Water Words That Work, LLC Announces Centreville Resident's Win of Online Photo Contest of Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners
Ron Cori of Centreville, Virginia, has won the Dogs for Clean Water photo contest, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners. The contest was sponsored to highlight the connection between removing pet waste and clean water in local streams. Mr. Cori wins $1,000 in free pet home waste removal from Doody Calls. - February 10, 2011 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Creates Facebook Page to Help Other Disabled Animals
Award-winning author Barbara Techel and her nationally known “walk ‘n roll” dog Frankie create Facebook page dedicated to helping disabled animals in rescue and shelters to find forever, loving homes. - February 09, 2011 - Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC
St. Louis Dog Rescue Volunteer Travels Through Blizzard to Feed Stray Dogs
As the rest of St. Louis waits out the winter storm from the comfort of their own homes, Gateway Pet Guardians volunteer and founder P.J. Hightower continues her daily rounds - even in a blizzard. - February 06, 2011 - Gateway Pet Guardians
Aquatic Life Launches New Retrofit Kits
New Ballast and Reflector Retrofit Kits with No Wiring Required Are Ideal for Canopy and Custom Installations. - February 06, 2011 - Aquatic Life
2011 Brings with It Many New Updates to Dog Training Rules
With the growing ease of accessible information online accurate research and publication is of utmost importance. The DTR team reveal how they accomplish this in the dog training information sector. - February 04, 2011 - dogtrainingrules.com
Canidae Announces New TidNips™ Line of Healthy, Soft Pet Treats with Three Flavors for Dogs, and One for Cats
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company continues to innovate by introducing TidNips™ healthy, soft, and tasty pet treats, available in the first quarter of 2011, with three highly palatable flavors for dogs and one chicken based formula for cats. - February 03, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Toxic Metals in Pet Food
An informative Webinar is scheduled for February 10th, to review the findings of an analytical study by SPEX CertiPrep on the levels of toxic metal found in some commercial pet foods. - February 03, 2011 - SPEX CertiPrep Inc
Earth Heart, Inc. Showcases Guard Well as a Featured Product in Its Line of Award-Winning Natural Remedy Mists
Guard Well is specifically designed to help dogs nurture a natural state of health and combat environmental hazards. - February 02, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.
Buddy Meals Starts Adopted Dogs Off on the Right Paw
Buddy Meals Int’l. Inc. is proud to support the efforts of 100+ animal rescue organizations throughout the greater Phoenix area by providing free Buddy Meals™ to every dog adopter at PACC911 (Phoenix Animal Care Coalition) adoption events throughout the Winter/Spring 2011 schedule. The... - February 02, 2011 - Buddy Meal Int'l., Inc.
New Book Details the Extraordinary Achievements of One Woman and Her Amazing Horse, Lukas
Seventeen-year-old thoroughbred gelding Lukas, widely recognized as the world's smartest horse and holder of the world record for most numbers identified in 60 seconds, in collaboration with his trainer, Karen Murdock, has released the second edition of his hit book, Playing with Lukas. According... - February 02, 2011 - Playing with Lukas
Trupanion Reveals Health Concerns of Top Dog Breeds
Trupanion releases the most common pet health concerns in the five most popular dog breeds. - January 31, 2011 - Trupanion
Pets for Patriots Debuts in Arizona to Help At-Risk Shelter Pets Find Loving Military Homes
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots partners with the Arizona Humane Society and University Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - January 28, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Kentucky Veterans Going to the Dogs (and Cats) with Program to Boost Second Chance Pet Adoption
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots partners with the Kentucky Humane Society and Jefferson Animal Hospital East to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for at-risk shelter pets. - January 27, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Alison Sweeney: Daytime Soap Diva, Nighttime Host & 24-7 Dog Advocate on Pet Life Radio
Alison Sweeney guests on “Oh Behave” on PetLifeRadio.com to talk about how you could win up to $1,000,000 with the Hill's 2011 Pet Fit Challenge - January 21, 2011 - Pet Life Radio
Compare Marketing Ltd Launch Their Latest Comparison Site VetsCompare.com
Looking for a Local Vet? Need to Find a Surgery with 24 Hour Emergency Care? VetsCompare.com is a new online directory service giving greater exposure for Vets and a much needed helping hand for pet-owners - January 19, 2011 - Compare Marketing Ltd
Pet Insurance Company Trupanion Warns About Antifreeze
Dog and cat owners are advised to observe their pets during the winter months for dangers of antifreeze poisoning. - January 17, 2011 - Trupanion
Buster’s Canine Supply Outlet Relaunched New Updated Website
Busters Canine Supply Outlet has announced the relaunch of it updated website. Busters promotes Shelter Adoptions and Crate Training your pet. They provide all the information and humane products necessary to accomplish the technique successfully. - January 16, 2011 - Busters Canine Supply Outlet
More Than 50,000 Animals Treated in Haiti with Help from the Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org
In January, ARCH (the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti) recognized the treatment of over 50,000 animals in Haiti made possible by support from The Animal Rescue Site (part of the GreaterGood Network) and GreaterGood.org. - January 14, 2011 - GreaterGood
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Mobil Pet Station Invention
Gloria and Crissy C., Texas residents and inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Mobil Pet Station concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with pet owners, the Mobil Pet... - January 13, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Blitz for Waist Waggy Walker Invention to Industry
Jill B., Colorado resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Waist Waggy Walker concept to potential licensees in the pet industry. An innovative and highly functional new product sure to catch the eye of dog owners the world... - January 13, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Encourages Pet Owners to Travel Safely with Pets
Pet Supply Company Offers Tips on Safe Pet Travel Along with Top of Line Pet Travel Products - January 13, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Equine.com Congratulates Anniversary Sweepstakes Grand Prize-Winner
Equine.com congratulates Sharon Rader Grand Prize winner of a new Exiss Horse Trailer in the Equine.com 15th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Sharon Rader won a 2011 Exiss 6300 all-aluminum 3-horse gooseneck trailer. Rader, who owns a small horse farm with her husband in Ohio, raises Arabian and... - January 12, 2011 - Equine Network, LLC
New Dog Product, supercollar® Selected as 2010 British Airways Face-of-Opportunity Winner
Jane Angelich, CEO of supercollar® announced today that supercollar® has been selected by British Airways as a 2010 Face-of-Opportunity winner. The recently launched supercollar® is a revolutionary all-in-one dog collar and retractable leash. It is perfect for dog owners with an active lifestyle who want to make life easier and keep their pets safe. - January 12, 2011 - supercollar
Atlanta Pet Stop Dog® Fence and Plexidor® Dog Doors Offering Underground Dog Fences, Professional Dog Doors
Plexidor® Pet Doors are professionally engineered and manufactured from quality materials to be top of the line: quiet, energy-efficient, completely secure, long-lasting and most importantly safe and easy for any dog or pets to use or your money back with our unconditional money back guarantee. Plexidor doggie doors are Manufactured in the U.S.A. to ensure reliable delivery and replacement parts service. Installation, sales and service is offered by Pet Stop of Atlanta. - January 10, 2011 - Pet Stop North Georgia, Inc
Dog Allergy Symptoms, Causes and Treatments Discussed on Allergy Dog Central Website
New website uncovers how itchy, scratchy, dogs are often suffering from dog allergies. Causes, such as environmental allergens and dog food allergies are discussed, as well as suggested prevention and treatment techniques. - January 10, 2011 - Allergy Dog Central
Healthy Pet Depot Launches Line of All-Natural Supplements for Dogs and Cats
Supplements Will Help Dog and Cat Owners Promote the Health and Longevity of Their Pets - January 08, 2011 - Healthy Pet Depot
The Barkers Dozen Awards Year of Organic Dog Treats Through Year of Barkers Online Contest
Charlene Vaughn of Indiana, along with her three pups, will receive free organic dog treats for one year as grand prize winner. - January 06, 2011 - The Barkers Dozen
National Train Your Dog Month Celebrated by Dream Dogz & Dog Wood Park
In celebration of National Train Your Dog Month, Dream Dogz Training & Behavior and Dog Wood Park & Daycare are offering free training evaluations from January 4 through January 8, and many new group classes start the week of January 9. - January 06, 2011 - Dream Dogz Training & Behavior
Family Comedy Monster Mutt to Exclusively Hit Wal-Mart Shelves on January 4, 2011
Super science runs amok and turns Max the gentle mongrel into Monster Mutt in this wild and hysterical family comedy from the make-up effects team at Illusion Industries Inc. headed by producers Todd Tucker and Ronald L. Halvas (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Watchmen) and Burnside Entertainment’s Seth William Meier (In My Pocket). - January 04, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Pet Insurance Company Trupanion Offers Tips for New Pet Owners
The holidays are a popular time to bring a new pet home, so Trupanion has released a list of tips to help these new pet owners get started. - January 03, 2011 - Trupanion
Seventy-Two Animal Rescue Groups Receive Grants from GreaterGood Network
Seventy-two Petfinder.com Network rescue groups and animal shelters received an extra gift in this holiday season: a grant from GreaterGood Network's Animal Rescue Site. Visitors to the website voted for their favorite groups for thirteen weeks, registering millions of votes to give away $110,000... - December 30, 2010 - GreaterGood
"Logic," Pretty Penny Ranch’s Champion Rescue GSD, from Manic to Magical in Twelve Months
Incentive based dog training turned "Logic," an uncontrollable rescue dog, into a beloved family member. Logic openly and routinely attacked all other dogs, people and animals, and failed two years of traditional obedience training. Aggressive, high drive, working class dogs are almost always trainable once boundaries, sense of purpose and rewards are established consistently. - December 29, 2010 - Pretty Penny Ranch
Innovative New Dog Product Revolutionizes Pet Travel & Activities
Buddy Meals provides a convenient time, packaging, and clean up solution for a consistently expanding “dogmatic” society that increasingly includes four legged family members on more and varied out-of-the-home activities. - December 25, 2010 - Buddy Meal Int'l., Inc.
World Record Holding Horse Honored by California State Assemblyman
Seventeen-year-old thoroughbred gelding Lukas, widely recognized as the world's smartest horse and holder of the world record for most numbers identified in 60 seconds, has been honored with an award certificate from State Assemblyman Curt Hagman. In a letter accompanying the certificate, Hagman... - December 22, 2010 - Playing with Lukas
Trupanion Announces Partnership with Jim Dratfield, Author of Dogphoria
Pet insurance company Trupanion partners with pet photographer Jim Dratfield to promote pet health in his new pet photography book Dogphoria. - December 20, 2010 - Trupanion
NewProductHelp.com to Headline Marketing Campaign for Critter Clean Invention
Linda M., Indiana-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Critter Clean concept to industry. An innovative and handy new product sure to appeal to pet owners, the Critter Clean boasts a unique design that provides its users with... - December 17, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Charity Partners with Animal Defense League of Texas to Connect San Antonio Veterans with Pets in Need
No-kill animal shelter joins other Pets for Patriots community partners to help veterans, wounded warriors and service members honorably adopt and care for at-risk shelter pets. - December 17, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
It's Your Pet's First Christmas; Don't Make It Its Last
Five safety cautions for pet owners during the holidays and throughout the winter: holiday plants, decorations, frigid weather, holiday guests and holiday treats. - December 16, 2010 - Gaia Enterprises
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
Canidae Announces Two New Grain Free Formulas and a Fresh, Pure Packaging Design for Its Grain Free Line
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company will introduce two new grain free formulas for dogs and debut a fresh, pure packaging design for its entire grain free line beginning in Q1 2011. - December 15, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company