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.
Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson Talk Marley & Me on Pet Life Radio
Arden Moore, host of the popular “Oh Behave!” show on Pet Life Radio, extends a rare “Howl-i-wood” treat to dog lovers by inviting them to tune in to an interview featuring the stars of the upcoming movie, “Marley & Me.” - December 10, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups Can Benefit from Portions of Author Royalties from Sale of Book, Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life
Authors' goal is to donate portions of book proceeds from Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life, released in July, 2008 to animal rescue groups who are interested in partnering in book sales. It also lets those grieving from the loss of their pets know this book can offer them support in their time of grief. - December 06, 2008 - Dawn Kairns
New from ONEdersave Products LLC- “EcoBio-Stone”
New EcoBio "natural stone" style from ONEdersave Products LLC - bigger capacity for naturally clarifying aquarium water for years. Speeds up nitrogen cycle. Easy-to-use product reduces aquarium maintenance and makes water clear and healthy. - December 04, 2008 - ONEdersave Products LLC
So Bright, LLC Launches New Line of Organic Pet Treats
So Bright, LLC rolled out its new line of organic, holistic, and all-natural pet treats recently. Treats are available in three recipes for dogs and cats. - November 28, 2008 - So Bright, LLC
D Pet Hotels Barking Through Hollywood
D Pet Hotels LLC, today announced the opening of its much-anticipated 13,500sq ft luxury pet resort and spa in Hollywood, California. D Pet Hotels houses the finest and most modern-luxury boarding for your Distinguished/Dog. From its standard bowWOW suites which include doggie beds and flat screen... - November 25, 2008 - D Pet Hotels
Holiday Travel Tips for Pet Owners
Travel Tips to Keep Families Safe this Holiday Season; Dog Safety Belts Can Save Canine and Human Lives. - November 21, 2008 - HandicappedPets.com
Company Has Tail-Waggin’ Good Time Despite Economy
A pet-accessories company experiences increase in Christmas sales, as pet-owners pamper their pets despite down economy. - November 21, 2008 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Animals Were Harmed: Reality TV and Animals a Dicey Mix
Major animal protection agency concerned for the welfare of animals on ‘reality tv’; plans new guidelines for 2009. - November 20, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
Kent Animal Shelter Celebrates 40 Years of Bringing Pet and People Together
Established in December 1968, Kent Animal Shelter is celebrating 40 years of providing a no-kill haven for homeless, abused and abandoned animals. Since its inception, Kent has placed over 25,000 dogs and cats in permanent, loving homes. - November 20, 2008 - Kent Animal Shelter
Ami Moore Chicago Dog Whisperer Lets Her Fingers do the Talking
According to Ami Moore, "The TTouch Companion Animals Training was a fantastic adventure in alternative healing methods. I was very proud that my dogs were valuable assistants to the instructors-good training always allows your dog to have a bigger, better quality of life." She foresees... - November 19, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Gertrude Maxwell Unveils Adoption Shuttle for a Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
With the foreclosures on the uproar, the economy on the downhill, more and more family pets are left behind displaced and on their own. In effort to assist in transporting the pets to adoption sites, A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue have purchased and unveiled an Adoption Shuttle. On... - November 16, 2008 - A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
Animal Communicator Appears at DIVA MN Affair
Animal communicator Janet Roper appeared Friday, November 14 at The Ultimate Pajama Party, sponsored by DIVAMN. - November 15, 2008 - Talk2theAnimals
R2 Solutions Creators of the R2 Fish School Kit are Searching for the Next Great, Trained Fish
The hobby of fish training is growing rapidly and R2 Solutions is looking for video of your trained fish in action. - November 14, 2008 - R2 Solutions
Dog Service Network Establishes a Doggie Boutique to Grow Their Online Business
The doggie boutique has a unique spin by offering a personal shopper to their customers. - November 13, 2008 - Dog Service Network
Big Paw Designs Launches New Sticker Benefiting Used Dogs Rescue
Big Paw Designs has expanded its opportunities to benefit Used Dogs rescue in New Orleans by creating a special set of pet stickers. - November 12, 2008 - Big Paw Designs
Casey Petraceuticals Launches Product, Announces New Management Team and Investors
Casey Petraceuticals President Jon Turner announced the launch of their flagship "Casey Pets Essential Supplement", an all natural dietary supplement for dogs with over 30 human grade ingredients. - November 09, 2008 - Casey Petraceuticals LLC
Stem Cell Therapy Available in Tulsa Private Veterinary Practice
Stem cell therapy has been adopted by Southwest Veterinary Hospital, Inc. This new technology allows a pet's own fat cells to be used to spur healing of injuries and chronic, painful conditions. - November 08, 2008 - Southwest Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
Ami Moore, Chicago Dog Expert, Has Town by Tail
Chicago dog coach Ami Moore is getting the media’s attention. And this time, she feels, having her name in headlines is a good thing. Moore’s critics seem to run a-plenty. She’s a female. She’s not white. She’s an ordained minister and a Native American medicine woman. - November 08, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Bark Busters Launches Its First-Ever Internet Radio Network
Bark Busters—the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company—has unleashed its new Internet Radio Network on www.BarkBusters.com. Dog lovers nationwide can now listen to extensive interviews with nationally known pet industry experts as well as learn training and safety... - November 07, 2008 - Bark Busters
Frankie, a Dachshund in a Wheelchair, is Nominated to the Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame
Frankie overcame adversity with exquisite grace after suffering from a spinal injury which caused paralysis. Frankie teaches us that animals with disabilities can live quality lives and give back to the world in a positive way. - November 06, 2008 - Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC
Innovative Pet Service Expands Across Country
Born in Houston but spreading its wings, Waggin’ Tailz has sold its third franchise and is setting up shop in Weare, N.H. The innovative petsitting service has followed a rapid path of success since its establishment in 2006, swiftly acquiring hundreds of clients and selling its first two... - November 05, 2008 - Snaggle Foot
Seniors Retire in Style at HarborPlace ... with Their Pets
Many seniors would like to live in a retirement resort, but do not want to leave their beloved pets behind. Now they don't have to. Small pets, dogs, cats, birds and fish are welcome at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a lovely Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
NBC’s Craig Herrera Enhancing the Lives of Shelter Dogs
Craig Herrera, Emmy-Award winning Meteorologist for NBC Bay Area News, sat down for 20 question with GothamCanine.com. He shares his love and compassion for dogs that have been abandoned to shelters nationwide. Craig talks about his commitment to insuring all dogs find loving homes. When asked if... - November 03, 2008 - Gotham Canine
Ami Moore Expands Horizon to Include Horses
Ami Moore has made a name for herself in the Chicago area as a dog trainer who uses unique methods gleaned from her days as a children’s occupational therapist to manage pets’ behavior. A lover of dogs from an early age, Moore is now exploring another childhood passion. “Like... - November 03, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Ami Moore is Guest Author for The Spaniel Journal
As Chicago lawmakers mull over a law which would require spaying and neutering for all pets over six months of age, local dog expert professional dog behaviorist Ami Moore is on a mission to speak out against the pending ordinance. Moore close ties with the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association,... - November 03, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Ami Moore Teaches Dogs and Learns from Horses
Ami Moore calls herself a dog coach. But sometimes, at the end of the day, it’s difficult to discern just who has been teaching whom. Moore, a “dog whisperer,” has made a career out of training dogs using human occupational therapy techniques such as deep pressure to joints,... - November 03, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Ami Moore Helps Hounds Heal in Chicago
The Chicago Journal’s “How to make a dog behave – Call the West Loop dog whisperer” and Medill Reports’ “Chicago dog whisperer turns big, bad dogs into charmers” were released in October. Both articles, written by Sigrid Lupieri of the Medill News Service,... - November 03, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Don't Let Halloween Kill the Family Dog - HandicappedPets.com Posts Xylitol Health Alert for Canines
Don't leave Halloween goodies within reach of the family dog - they may contain xylitol, a common sweetener that can be toxic for canines. - October 31, 2008 - HandicappedPets.com
Americans Turning to Fido & Fluffy to Ease Economic Woes
According to a survey by TRIPSwithPETS.com, 87% of American pet parents surveyed say that their pets help to ease the stress of economic woes. - October 31, 2008 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Naturalwoof.com Adds a New Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish. Offering Natural, Eco Friendly and Healthy Products for Dogs and Dog Owners.
Naturalwoof.com has partnered with eWish, a full service registry system including social networking features like a Guestbook, Photo Album, RSVP and eNotification system plus it keeps track of all purchases. Naturalwoof.com is a new website that carries natural and eco friendly dog supplies and prides themselves on quality products, value, great customer service, and especially, healthy happy dogs. - October 29, 2008 - naturalwoof.com
Equine and Canine First Aid and CPR Certification
Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM) is now offering a First Aid Course on Horse and Dog for the animal practitioner and animal owner. - October 27, 2008 - Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure Massage
SAOVA and Ami Moore Support Hunting Dogs and Herding Dogs
SAOVA is a nationwide, nonpartisan group of volunteers seeking to elect politicians who will oppose animal rightists. It is the only national group working to protect both sportsmen and animal owners - natural allies - in the legislative and political arenas. SAOVA's members hunt and fish, and own livestock, dogs, cats and other pets. Ami Moore supports SAOVA because she believes that real work keeps dogs' bloodlines healthy. - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Rescue Dogs Need Recreation in Addition to Rehabilitation Says Ami Moore
Ami Moore, the Chicago Dog Whisperer, educator, author and motivational speaker uses her skills as an occupational therapy provider to create new and novel recreational activities for dogs that are in shelters and rescues. "Dogs need playtime and work time just like children do in order to remain balanced and healthy" says Ami Moore. - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Ami Moore Supports the Goals of ADOA, The American Dog Owners Association
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer supports our right as American citizens to train, breed, train and share our home and hearth with our pets. Dogs are especially near and dear to Ami Moore. ADOA actively promotes legislation that will help keep dogs close to our hearts forever. - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Ami Moore Completes Novartis Course to Help Dogs with Separation Anxiety
"I have many clients who have to endure the pain of living with dogs that are suffering from separation anxiety." Ami Moore says, "Sometimes you need more than workouts, good food and good energy to cure this condition. Sometimes you need a good drug-Clomicalm is that drug." - October 27, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Rocky Mountain School Launches 230 hour Equine Massage Program
In August 2008 the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools approved a 230 hour Equine Massage Program for the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM). - October 26, 2008 - Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure Massage
Pet Life Radio Podcast “Oh Behave” Nominated For People’s Choice Podcast Award
Listeners can vote for "Oh Behave" with host Arden Moore for the People's Choice Podcast Award at www.podcast awards.com - October 25, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer Rocks WCRX
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer was a rocking guest on WXRX's pet talk radio. Ami Moore promotes dog boot camps and dog fat camps as the next new thing. - October 24, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Beverly Hills to Paris, Chihuahuas to Poodles, Fashion Has Gone to the Dogs, and Back to Us, with Pupscale™ Couture
The first fashion line catering to luxury matching pieces for people and pets debuts with crystal encrusted, lavishly beaded, and extravagantly sequined dog and people sweaters and scarves. - October 24, 2008 - Gothic Dog
Ami Moore, the Chicago Dog Coach, Joins the Junior Board of PAWS Chicago as a Sign of Support for Their Mission to Save Homeless Pets
Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Whisperer, joins PAWS Chicago's Junior Board as a way to support their mission to save homeless pets and provide low-cost spay and neuter services to the Chicagoland area. Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Expert is a supporter of homeless pets and shelter animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits being spayed or neutered before they find their forever homes. "Altering animals that are homeless before they are released to new homes is a smart idea," says Ami Moore. - October 23, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Nurtured Pets Introduces Anti-Lick Strip Prevent™ and Anti-Lick Strip Pro - the First Product That Stop Pets from Licking and Biting Surgical Sites and Hot Spots
Pet owners and veterinarians have long-sought a more effective solution for animals with obsessive licking and biting habits and as an alternative to the e-collar for post-surgical bandaged areas, casts and other work needing protection. Now, for the first time, they have one. Nurtured Pets, a... - October 23, 2008 - Nurtured Pets
Something Fishy About Comparison Shopping
Unique website offers shopping service to aquarium enthusiasts. - October 22, 2008 - Aqua Compare
Got Cha Organic Bug Spray
Earth Green Earth Blue Waters Co. is introducing Got Cha Organic Bug Spray designed to kill disease carrying insects and eliminate bacteria from surfaces. It is a biodegradable, non toxic, non flammable insect killer. - October 18, 2008 - Earth Green Earth Blue Waters
Westchester Dog Owners Win Appeals Court Decision
Dog Federation Of New York celebrates decision allowing challenge to unlawful, discriminatory public policies targeting law-abiding dog owners. - October 18, 2008 - Dog Federation of New York
Ami Moore Chicago Dog Trainer Graduates from Humane Society of United States University
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer completed a course offered by the Humans Society of the United States University that covered all aspects of running a behavior hot line for the public. This behavior hot line is designed to help frustrated dog and cat owners keep their pets at happy at home. - October 16, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Long Island Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Service Now Open
Pet Sitting Long Island is a new pet sitting and dog walking service in Nassau County Long Island. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties, there is no job too big or too small for them to handle. - October 15, 2008 - Pet Sitting Long Island
The Chicago Dog Expert Says Don't Bob the Barkers
Ami Moore, the Chicago Dog Whisperer, is working with many local dog organizations to oppose a mandatory spay and neuter bill in Chicago. - October 14, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
Animal Reiki Founder Kathleen Prasad Speaks at 33rd Annual American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference - Reno, NV
How Reiki Techniques can be used for Balance, Relaxation and Support of Health and Well-Being of Animals. A growing number of veterinarians around the world are opening their minds and even offices to Reiki. In the United States alone, nearly 100 veterinarians are listed as Reiki practitioners with the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. “Reiki is a support in addition to conventional veterinary medicine,” says founder Kathleen Prasad. - October 11, 2008 - Animal Reiki Source
Utah Shelter First Weekly Winner at The Animal Rescue Site
The Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, Utah, is the first weekly winner in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. The Society received the most votes during the first week of the challenge and will be awarded $1,000. - October 10, 2008 - GreaterGood
Tame Halloween Fright with Bark Busters’ Safety Tips for Families with Dogs
Guidelines from the world’s largest dog training company help ensure canine companions don’t get ‘spooked’ during the year’s scariest holiday. - October 10, 2008 - Bark Busters