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.
New Level of Services and Professionalism via Dallas Dog Services
Dallas Dog Services Joins Pet Sitters International Dallas Dog Services has been accepted for membership in Pet Sitters International (P.S.I.), an organization of more than 7,900 independent professional pet sitting services throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Founded in 1994, P.S.I. - July 16, 2010 - Dallas Dog Services
Method Carpet Cleaning Buffalo, NY Introduces Rotary Steam Cleaning
Method carpet&tile cleaning a Buffalo, NY based carpet cleaning contractor introduces a new deep cleaning system for residential carpets. The new tool called an RX-20 is attached by hoses to a van powered cleaning unit. The RX-20 is a rotary machine that rotates a star assembly. Cleaning... - July 16, 2010 - Method carpet & tile cleaning
Foxy Fido Brings Doggie Fashion to Southern California
Dog clothing and accessory lines continue to grow in popularity. While critics remain, more and more dog-owners are beginning to dress their pampered pooches for both the weather, along with just the sheer fun of it. With New York City's Pet Fashion Week now in its 6th year, it appears that this is a trend that is here to stay. - July 15, 2010 - Foxy Fido
Frisco, TX Pet Sitting Service Expands North Texas Service Area
Personable Pet Care, a leading, premier Frisco and Little Elm, TX pet sitting and dog walking service is now expanding their clientele service area to surrounding cities making it possible for a broader range of clients to obtain in-home pet services. - July 11, 2010 - Personable Pet Care
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Rabies Awareness and Prevention
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the release of a podcast discussing rabies awareness and prevention. In the podcast, Dr. Jim Dobies, president-elect of the NCVMA’s board of directors, discusses how rabies is spread, how the disease is treated,... - July 10, 2010 - NCVMA
Southwest Infrared Services to Provide EquineIR Services in Tucson, AZ
EquineIR™ is a National Network of Certified Thermographers having been trained in the application of Equine Thermography. EquineIR™ contractors use infrared thermography to detect potential health problems and injuries in horses. Southwest Infrared Services announces the opening of the newest service area in the EquineIR™ Network. - July 09, 2010 - Southwest Infrared Services
Great Dog Adventure with Cesar Millan and Scooby Doo Comes to San Diego
Cesar Millan and his Great Dog Adventure hit San Diego this past weekend. The two-day event on June 25th and 26th featured a 50-dog pack walk in Old Town San Diego led by the Dog Whisperer himself, a picnic lunch catered by green company Eco Caters (ecocaters.com), a Cesar Millan Live benefit... - July 03, 2010 - Eco Caters
Balance Systems, Inc. Sponsors COLDFLEX Video Contest
Balance Systems, Inc. is sponsoring the COLDFLEX® Self-Cooling Medical & Veterinary Therapy Products Video Contest entitled "The Power of COLDFLEX®.” With more than $500 in prizes, this is your chance to win. - July 02, 2010 - Balance Systems, Inc.
DFW Infrared Announces Participation in the Upcoming National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular
DFW Infrared announces participation in the upcoming event, the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular. DFW INFRARED provides infrared scanning services which includes infrared scans of horses to customers in the central north Texas area. The National Cutting Horse Association Summer... - July 01, 2010 - DFW Infrared
Cleanicity Announces New Size for Popular Kitty Litter Gripper Mat
Responding to consumers in apartments and those with small spaces, Cleanicity introduces a 14” x20” Kitty Litter Gripper Mat. - July 01, 2010 - Cleanicity
Cavida Canine Science Introduces Newest Dog Joint Supplements - Offers Free Bottle to New Customers
Cavida Canine Science, introduces SHJ Platinum™, a new premium joint supplement with a unique approach to addressing the needs of dogs with joint health issues. They are offering a free trial bottle as part of the product introduction. - June 28, 2010 - Cavida Canine Science
Trupanion Policyholder Benefits from Pet Insurance Without Payout Limits
French Bulldog becomes first to benefit from Trupanion's recent policy change to no lifetime limit on payouts. - June 28, 2010 - Trupanion
Premier Dog Waste Removal Service Now Servicing the Palos Verdes Peninsula and San Pedro
The USDA estimates that the average dog poops roughly 274 pounds of waste a year, and unbeknownst to many, the waste left untreated may slowly seep into our water supply through runoff and seepage. Doodie Fresh, LLC, south bay’s dog waste removal service is the premier business dedicated exclusively to cleaning up yards and complexes for residences and businesses of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and San Pedro. - June 28, 2010 - Doodie Fresh, LLC
Paradigm Engineering, Inc. Launches a New Line of Innovative Dog Grooming Products Developed by the Company
The product line includes the GTS Mighty Mite Dog Dryers and accessories available to the retail market via its website, www.dogpeople.biz. - June 25, 2010 - Paradigm Engineering, Inc.
Early-Adopter Cat Owners Not Shy About Asking for Design Changes
As sales for the innovative Kitty Litter Gripper Mat rise, so do requests for design change. - June 23, 2010 - Cleanicity
Water Words That Work Announces the Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners Launch of New Blog for Area Dog Owners
The Northern Virginia Dog Blog has launched as a resource for dog owners in the Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. The blog will feature tips, contests, fun articles, and more. The blog is sponsored by a group of area local governments who have dog related services and requirements for residents. - June 22, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC
EFX Performance, Inc. Announces New Pet Line
As a leader in holographic performance technology, EFX is expanding its products to now benefit pets. - June 19, 2010 - EFX Performance, Inc
Found Animals Taps Rita Reimers as "Dear Kitty" & Resident Cat Expert
Reimers to Pen Cat-Focused Column for Found Animals Pet Club Newsletter Expected to Debut June 29th - June 19, 2010 - Cats 90210 Los Angeles Cat Sitting
Canidae Pet Foods Partners with Alltech for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Canidae Pet Foods named Official Animal Health and Nutrition Partner for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and will premiere new Equidae line of super premium horse feed. - June 18, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Microsoft Tag Enhances July 2010 Issue of Practical Horseman Magazine
A new high-tech technology, the Microsoft Tag, enhances the interactivity of the July 2010 issue of Practical Horseman magazine, an Active Interest Media Equine Network publication. The Tag appears on page 33 of the issue at the end of the monthly column Cross-Country with eventing veteran Jim... - June 16, 2010 - Equine Network, LLC
Trupanion™ Announces an Industry First in Pet Insurance
Trupanion now offers pet insurance with no payout limits and is the first in the industry to do so. - June 15, 2010 - Trupanion
Prospect Heights Animal Hospital Uses Latest Technology When Opening Up New Location
Prospect Heights Animal Hospital just opened their new location and is using the latest digital x-ray technology and digital photo capture of pets for easy identification. - June 15, 2010 - Prospect Heights Animal Hospital
Camden County Animal Shelter Receives $24,000 Spay/Neuter Grant Funded by GreaterGood's Gifts That Give More Program
The Camden County Animal Shelter in Blackwood, NJ, received a $24,000 grant in June from The Animal Rescue Site’s and GreaterGood Network’s Gifts That Give More™ program to help fund the shelter's “Spay Our Strays” clinics that offer spay/neuter for feral cats and... - June 12, 2010 - GreaterGood
My Pet Marketplace Launches New Website for Dog Training Supplies, Pet Products
My Pet Marketplace launches their new e-commerce website, www.mypetmarketplace.com, designed and hosted by NetSource Technologies. - June 11, 2010 - Netsource Technologies
Bob Barker Unwinds on Animal Radio®
4th time guest-hosting for the retired TV host and animal advocate. - June 11, 2010 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Gooseberry Natural Feed Store Grows Rapidly with Patent Pending Organic Products
As more equine owners become aware of the life changing impact Gooseberry Natural Feeds patent pending blend has Gooseberry Natural Feed store experiences rapid growth. - June 05, 2010 - Gooseberry Natural Feed LLC
Local Dogs Helping with Gulf Coast Oil Leak
Groomer help with oil leak by donating hair. - June 02, 2010 - Pooch Paws
JanGen Press Releases New Book to Help Grieving Pet Owners
Owners provide for pets as family members and grieve when they lose a pet. The new book "So Easy to Love, So Hard to Lose," by Laurie Kaplan guides them through their grief journey and presents a new perspective on pet loss grief. - June 01, 2010 - JanGen Press
Pawsible Marketing Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s List of "100 Brilliant Ideas"
Pawsible Marketing today announced that it has been named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of “100 Brilliant Ideas” for 2010. The cover story for the June 2010 issue of Entrepreneur recognizes “brilliant” companies in categories ranging from mobile technology and... - May 30, 2010 - Pawsible Marketing
SAFE Haven Celebrates Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month with a Family-Fun Open House
Join SAFE Haven for National Adopt-A-Shelter Cat in June. - May 30, 2010 - SAFE Haven for Cats
Owner of the Online Retailer The Pet Crib Gets Locked Up Behind Bars for a Cause, Raises Money for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Bryan Cochran, co-owner of The Pet Crib, a leading online source for upscale dog and cat products, gets locked up behind bars for a cause. - May 29, 2010 - The Pet Crib LLC
Online Retailer The Pet Crib Showcases Fold ‘N Go Travel Bed as Product of the Week
The Pet Crib, the leading online source for upscale dog and cat products, features Bowsers - Fold 'N Go Travel Bed as its showcased item of the week. - May 28, 2010 - The Pet Crib LLC
Canidae Pet Foods Sponsors the Western States Horse Expo and the New Dogs Pavilion
Western States Horse Expo “Goes to the Dogs” for 2010 with new Dogs Pavilion sponsored in part by Canidae All Natural Pet Foods - May 27, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Announces 10th Annual Auction for the Animals
Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the 10th annual Auction for the Animals will take place on Saturday, July 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Casper’s Delightful Inspirations, located at 5511 Avent Ferry Road. The event will include three auctions, silent,... - May 27, 2010 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
The Animal Rescue League of Boston Launches Spay Waggin’ to Bring Subsidized Spay/Neuter Services to Pet Owners in Southeastern Massachusetts
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is bringing its Spay Waggin’ to southeastern Massachusetts. The Spay Waggin’ provides subsidized spay and neuter services to pet owners in financial need and makes monthly scheduled stops throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod to perform... - May 26, 2010 - Animal Rescue League of Boston
Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc. to be at Phoenix Pet Expo June 12, 2010
New product line, LitterTopper, will be presented at the Phoenix Pet Expo - May 25, 2010 - Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes Lectured at Denver Botanic Garden's First Botanic Bow Wow on May 22
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, lectured at Denver Botanic Garden's first Botanic Bow Wow on May 22. Denver Botanic Gardens premiered a new kind of event, geared toward "man’s best friend" and their owners. This dog-centric affair featured pet-friendly vendors, informational booths and enough treat stations to keep tails wagging throughout the day. - May 25, 2010 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Online Retailer The Pet Crib Showcases Indoor Dog Potty as Product of the Week
The Pet Crib, the leading online source for upscale dog and cat products, features PupGear’s Portable Indoor Dog Potty as its showcased item of the week. - May 21, 2010 - The Pet Crib LLC
Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc. Launches New Product Line - LitterTopper
The first of its kind - New line of products sprinkled on top of cat litter that naturally disinfect cat's paws. - May 15, 2010 - Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc.
No Kill Advocacy Center Gets a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
The push for America to become a no-kill nation will get a little sweeter during the month of May. Rescue Chocolate has announced that its May 2010 beneficiary organization will be the No Kill Advocacy Center. The chocolate company, which bills itself as “the sweetest way to save a... - May 14, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Love-Your-Dog-Food.com Releases New E-Book, Solve the Dog Food Puzzle, the Simple Way for Every Dog Lover to Choose the Best Dog Food for Their Pet
Did you know that you can prolong your dog's life and avoid potential health risks such as heart disease and obesity just by selecting a quality dog food that is appropriate for your individual dog? - May 14, 2010 - Love-Your-Dog-Food.com
Introducing SHJ Platinum™ - a More Comprehensive Dog Supplement for Spine, Hip, and Joint Health
SHJ Platinum™ provides a comprehensive approach to a dog’s back, hip, and joint health. It combines 12 active ingredients- more (and at higher levels) than most other major brands on the market. The result is a powder supplement with nearly everything needed to see maximum joint health benefits. The company guarantees it with a 30 day free trial and an additional 60 day money back guarantee. - May 13, 2010 - Cavida Canine Science
Delray Beach, Florida Veterinary Hospital, Launched a Website
Atlantic Animal Hospital, a Delray Beach, Florida veterinary hospital, launched a website with the help of PaperStreet Web Design. - May 13, 2010 - PaperStreet Web Design
Fans of Poochieheaven Deserve to be Treated - a Pound of Dog and Cat Food for Every New Fan
Facebook fan pages have paved way for great donations and gifts. Poochieheaven makes use of their fan page to give homeless dogs and cats food. - May 13, 2010 - Poochieheaven.com
Canidae Pet Foods Supports Amgen Tour of California with Road Bike Raffle to Benefit Pet Cancer Research
To help promote Responsible Pet Ownership and healthy lifestyles, Canidae will conduct a raffle at the Amgen Tour of California to win a Felt F5 Team Bicycle with proceeds to benefit the fight against cancer in pets. - May 12, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
NewProductHelp.com at Helm of Marketing Blitz for Ultimate Training Collar Invention
Jeffrey H., California resident, pet owner, and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader to represent his Ultimate Training Collar invention to industry over the next 2 years on a global basis. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with pet owners, the... - May 08, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Brevard County Sheriff Department Outfits Canine Unit with Love My Pets GPS Dog Collars
Brevard County Sheriffs Office Special K9 Unit Just Purchased 20 Love My Pet GPS - GPS Dog Collars for working canines of the the Police Force K9 Unit. - May 07, 2010 - Love My Pets GPS LLC
The Pet Crib Continues with Quality Pet Products and Top Notch Customer Service
The Pet Crib's key aspect is to focus on customer service and customer needs. - May 07, 2010 - The Pet Crib LLC
Midwest Microcurrent Offers Alternative Pet Pain Relief
Midwest Microcurrent, the leader in treatment for animal pain and mood disorders in Missouri and at http://www.midwestmicrocurrent.com announced their revolutionary Alpha-Stim® animal pain relief system as an alternative to traditional drugs. - May 07, 2010 - Midwest Microcurrent
Canidae Pet Foods and FreeKibble.com Team Up to Donate Premium Food to Gentle Giants Rescue
Gentle Giants Rescue, the largest giant breed rescue in the world, receives 1,400 pounds of premium Canidae pet food through Canidae's partners at Freekibble.com. - May 05, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company