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 Website Offers Healthy Alternatives to Store-Bought Pet Food

Harmful ingredients in, and contamination of, many commercial pet foods drive pet owners to search for healthier homemade alternatives. A new website provides hundreds of wholesome recipes. - March 17, 2009 - Pet Foodies

Bark Busters Offers "Dogs and Poisons Safety Tips" for National Animal Poison Prevention Week

Put safety first by knowing what poisons lurk in your home and yard. - March 14, 2009 - Bark Busters

Affordable Dog Daycare in a Sluggish Economy

Dog Daycare and Dog Boarding in south florida that is taken to a new level of animal love and care. - March 11, 2009 - dogstown university

National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals Offers Free Helping Paw Membership to Animal Rescue and Humane Groups

The National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals is offering a new free level of membership to help animal shelters and humane groups. The free membership offers access to expert teleseminars and a weekly newsletter designed to help cash-strapped humane groups get the word out about their organizations, raise more money, and increase adoptions. - March 10, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.

Eugene Based Opportunity Barks Unleashes Its New Website

Opportunity Barks boasts a state of the art facility, including indoor and outdoor play space, individual rooms for overnight stays, a fully certified staff and individual attention to your canine’s specific needs. - March 09, 2009 - Opportunity Barks

Sit. Stay. And Thank Your Pet Sitter. Professional Pet Sitters Week Celebrated March 1-7, 2009.

Gables Pet Care encourages pet owners and pet lovers alike to celebrate Professional Pet Sitters Week (PPSW), March 1-7, 2009. This international campaign seeks to educate pet owners about the advantages of in-home pet care, as well as to encourage the public to explore professional pet sitting as... - March 05, 2009 - Gables Pet Care

FreshAire with Bio-Filters Offers the Benefits of a Scooping Litter and a Natural Renewable Resource Combined

FreshAire With Bio-Filters Cat Litter now available in all U.S. PetSmart stores. This innovative new scooping litter is targeted towards cat owners who are interested in an all-natural litter that meets their needs. - March 05, 2009 - FreshAire With Bio-Filters

Happy Heart Pets LLC Receives National Accreditation

Award Presented by The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) - March 04, 2009 - Happy Heart Pets LLC

Presidential Puppy Could Click with Canadian Invention

First Puppy Gift Box delivers powerful training tool to Obama. - March 04, 2009 - Clicker Leash Co.

New Hope in Cancer Treatment for Dogs: PharmaCom BioVet’s Veterinary Oncology Treatment Centers

“We lost three of our Siberian Huskies …close family members, to cancer.” The Bertholds vowed, “We would spend the rest of our lives for the sake of our living dogs — in addition to all other dogs — attempting to find better, improved cancer treatments.” PharmaCom BioVet is truly “a union of compassion and technology.” - March 03, 2009 - PharmaCom BioVet

vtarc Companion to Offer RACE CE Credit

vveterinary technicians and assistants resource center. vtarc Companion receives RACE approval. The Phoenix V.T. Group, LLC, publisher of the vtarc Companion, a quarterly publication for veterinary technicians and assistants, recently received approval from the American Association of Veterinary... - March 03, 2009 - veterinary technicians and assistants resource

It's a Paw-Ty in a Box

Lisa Pallardy, President of BarkTalk (www.BarkTalk.com) introduces the “Paw-ty In A Box” – all the supplies you'll need to throw an unforgettable, tail-wagging party for your dog, including invitations, thank you cards, pawprint balloons, pawprint party hats, and all natural dog... - February 27, 2009 - BarkTalk.com

2009 Professional Pet Sitters Week News Release

Contact: Katherine Rodgers, Owner, Katy’s Creature Comforts, Phone: 303-324-0711, E-mail: katyscreaturecomforts@gmail.com, Web site: www.katyscreaturecomforts.com, Sit. Stay. And Thank Your Pet Sitter, Professional Pet Sitters Week Celebrated March 1-7, 2009 - February 27, 2009 - Katy's Creature Comforts

Boca Raton, Highland and Deerfield Beach Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Service Nanette's Pets Celebrates Professional Pet Sitters Week

Each March marks the annual recognition of Pet Sitter Professionals who are licensed, insured and have additional specialized training which qualifies them to care for domestic pets in the safety and comfort of their own home. Nanette's Pets Sitting and Dog Walking in Boca Raton is a proud member of Pet Sitters International (PSI), the largest international association for professional pet sitters and the founder of Professional Pet Sitter Week in 1995. - February 26, 2009 - Nanette's Pets Sitting & Dog Walking of Boca Raton

Stop the Dog Killing Fields - Oppose HB 0198

Illinois Rep. Fritchey has created a bill that will allow healthy, happy dogs to be murdered in seven days-no exceptions, if their owners have been ticketed for minor code violations. How does killing healthy, happy dogs help Illinois? - February 24, 2009 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach

Bark Busters Offers Dog Etiquette Tips to Help Dog Owners

Making sure our canine companions mind their manners at home and in public is our responsibility as pet parents. Bark Busters—the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company—offers a simple set of tips for proper dog etiquette. By observing these guidelines, you and your... - February 21, 2009 - Bark Busters

Precise Pet Products Brings in the New Year with a New Executive

Pet Food Company Appoints Richard "Kirk" Young as Executive Vice President - February 21, 2009 - Precise Pet Products

Cutest Kitten in the Whole Wide World

Online Contest - Cutest Kitten in the Whole Wide World - February 19, 2009 - LuvIsTheAnswer.org

R2 Fish School Wins "Best in Show Award" at Global Pet Expo

The R2 Fish School receives the 1st place award at the Global Pet Expo 2009 New Product Showcase in the Aquatics category. - February 17, 2009 - R2 Solutions

Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 17th Annual Walk with the Animals Set for March 21

Fundraiser includes pledge walk, pancake breakfast, K-9 demos, pet contests, exhibits, raffle, animals for adoption, boutique, rabies shots, microchipping and more. Free admission. - February 17, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

Sit. Stay. And Thank Your Pet Sitter. Professional Pet Sitters Week Celebrated March 1-7, 2009.

Keep Pets Happy at Home; Use a Professional Pet Sitting Service. It's a wonderful alternative to boarding your best friend(s) and you can relax knowing they are at home in their normal environment being taken care of by their own personal attendant. - February 14, 2009 - Cindy's Pet Sitting Services

ILoveMyPetBecause.com Pet Photo Contest to Benefit New Horizons Service Dogs

Makers of Vectra 3D™ to Award $1,000 to One Pet Owner This Valentine’s Day - February 11, 2009 - Summit VetPharm

What Cats Really Think of Humans

Cats' quote of the day: Other creatures are stupid. It's only us, cats, who can think. - February 07, 2009 - Sofia Gladys Projects

EZSignsOnline is Honoring Responsible Pet Owners Month by Offering Pet Photo Memorial Markers

Think of it as a month-long "Mothers Day" or "Fathers Day" for animals. February, for those who don't know, is Responsible Pet Owners Month. EZSignsOnline.com representatives say "We're offering an affordable memorial marker for your lost pet." - February 07, 2009 - EZSignsOnline.com LLC

Petland Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel Florida - In Recognition National Pet Dental Health Month Petland Wesley Chapel Offers Tips on Dental Hygiene for Pets.

It's hard to imagine going your whole life and never visiting a dentist; the results could be detrimental and could lead to problems including gum disease and cavities. Petland says that the same applies to pets. Our furry friends need routine dental care to keep their pearly whites in tip-top shape. Petland Wesley Chapel is recognizing National Pet Dental Health Month this February by offering tips and advice on pet dental health and overall hygiene. - February 06, 2009 - Petland Wesley Chapel

ONEdersave Products LLC Wins Prestigious Pinnacle Award for #1 Aquarium Product of 2008 for EcoBio-Block Family Products

ONEdersave Products LLC is honored to announce that they are the recipients of Pet Age Magazine's Pinnacle Award for their EcoBio-Block Family Products. EcoBio-Block Family Products have been named the #1 Aquarium Product of 2008. - February 06, 2009 - ONEdersave Products LLC

‘The Hills’ Star Lauren Conrad Live on Animal House Radio

Lauren Conrad from the MTV hit show The Hills, will be live on air Animal House Radio on February 6 at 8 p.m. EST. Conrad is best known for being featured in MTV’s reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, and her spin off show The Hills. She will be talking about her show and her... - February 01, 2009 - Animal House Radio

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Resource - the Information Portal to Today’s Changing World

Veterinary technicians and assistants are eager to find and use the latest information to remain current in their professional development. A new resource has been developed to provide them with the tools to do just that. The veterinary technicians and assistants resource center (vtarc) is a... - February 01, 2009 - veterinary technicians and assistants resource

DogMateOnline Relaunched as Networking Hub for Dog Owners

A website for dog owners looking for a mate for their dog revamped and relaunched with new networking features as a result of increased popularity amongst its audience. - January 30, 2009 - DogMateOnline

New Book: MicroCurrent for Horses (and Other Vital Therapies You Should Know) by Deborah Powell

MicroCurrent for Horses (and other vital therapies you should know) focuses on low level electrical stimulation and other complementary therapies for improving injury recovery, reducing injury recovery costs, injury prevention, and optimizing performance. Fully illisustrated with drawings, pictures, and charts. Matrix Publishing 280 pgs. 2008. $89.95. - January 26, 2009 - Matrix Therapy Products Corp.

4word Systems Launches Pet Products Website

Building on the success of many online marketing programs for traditional retailers, 4word Systems, Inc. of Brighton, Michigan has launched their first internet retail site. The new site W4Pet Products (http://www.w4petproducts.com) specializes in all natural, organic and environmentally friendly... - January 23, 2009 - 4Word Systems

Bark Busters Offers Tips for Responsible Dog Ownership

In support of “Responsible Pet Ownership Month” in February, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, offers guidelines for the estimated 44.8 million dog owners in the U.S. - January 22, 2009 - Bark Busters

Native Remedies’ PetAlive Introduces New Equestrian Line

PetAlive, by Native Remedies, the leading online source for herbal and holistic remedies for pets, announces a new equine line of herbal and homeopathic remedies. - January 18, 2009 - Native Remedies

Frankie, the Walk ‘n Roll Dog to be Inducted Into Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame

Frankie was custom fit for a dog cart in 2006 after suffering a spinal injury. She teaches us that animals with disabilities can live quality lives and give back to the world in a positive way. - January 18, 2009 - Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC

Gables Pet Care Nominated as Comcast's Best of the City 2008

South Floridians can be rest assured that Miami is one of the most Pet Friendly towns around. Recently voted “Best of the City 2008” by Comcast, Gables Pet Care is rapidly becoming the premier option for Pet Care services. Offering Pet Exercise, Pet Sitting, Daily Dog walking, Nutritional support, and Pet Taxi Services amongst many others - Gables Pet Care is a one stop shop when you need help caring for your furry friend. - January 15, 2009 - Gables Pet Care

Grand Opening Of Doggie Lounge and Nightclub

A new style of daycare is coming to the metro area. Your dog deserves the fun and style you look for. The Doggie Lounge provides all the fun and excitement in a safe, cafe-free environment. - January 14, 2009 - Doggie Lounge & Nightclub

Natural Horse Network Life Changing Radio Series

Liz Mitten Ryan and Victoria Havercroft are thrilled to collaborate as Guest Hosts on a unique Natural Horse Network radio series beginning January 16 that will examine the animals’ message and how it can change lives. - January 14, 2009 - Liz Mitten Ryan

Jim Burwell's Blog Dog Training Tips from the Experts, Receives Recognition from the Highly Regarded Dogtime.com Blog

Just like the Hollywood Walk of Stars, Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell's Petiquette and his blog, Dog Training Tips From The Expert, have been nominated as a Blog Star Expert on the well repsected online dog blog, Dogtime.com Dogtime.com is the home of well respected dog trainers such as Dr. Ian... - January 13, 2009 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training

Love Thy Pet Mobile Pet Grooming Comes to Charleston

Famed Nashville Tn area Love Thy Pet mobile grooming has come to the Charleston area. - January 12, 2009 - Love Thy Pet

Ami Moore Learns About Calming Signals the Dog's Language

Ami Moore participates in a series of workshops conducted by Turid Rugass. Ami Moore, known throughout the world as the Chicago dog whisperer, and a renowned dog behaviorist, recently participated in a series of workshops conducted by Turid Rugass. Turid Rugass, who has dedicated her life to the... - January 08, 2009 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach

Ami Moore Graduates from No Limitations Dog Training School

Ami Moore, known as the Chicago dog coach and a renowned dog behaviorist , has completed her three week intensive certification program from No Limitations School for Remote Collar Training. Started by Fred Hassen, the No Limitations School has trained numerous dog training professionals who are... - January 08, 2009 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach

Ami Moore Learns from Dr. McConnell

Ami Moore, the world renowned dog behaviorist, recently completed the Mostly Training Workshops held over a period of three days. The keynote speaker of the event was Patricia McConnell who is considered to be an expert on dogs' behavior problems and the role of genetics in the problems. According... - January 08, 2009 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach

The Canine Confectionery Company, London, Launch Unique Luxury Chudgy Chocs Worldwide

Unique gourmet handmade Dogolate and Wuffle dog chocolates from the Chudgy Chocs range created and produced in the UK, the most original new canine treat available. - January 07, 2009 - The Canine Confectionery Company Ltd

That Puppy in the Window Costs Too Much: New Website Aims to Shut Down Puppy Mills

The lure of a puppies sweet trusting face is undeniable. The sad, cruel truth behind puppy mills is animal cruelty. A New Hampshire woman has made it her life's goal to put all cruel puppy mills out of business. - January 05, 2009 - Bogart Computing, LLC

Lori Cavanaugh, Official Photographer for Pawfriendly Landscapes, Opens Her Home for the Division of Wildlife to Help Capture a Wounded Doe in Kiowa

Lori Cavanaugh, official photographer for Pawfriendly Landscapes, and her husband, Jack Cavanaugh, have opened their Kiowa home for the Division Of Wildlife to help capture a wounded doe. The doe, nicknamed Miss. Doe by Lori, has been shot with a hunting arrow that has pierced her nose, neck and... - December 30, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.