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.
Boardwalk to Boardroom – Found Hound Becomes Chief Cookie Officer of Dog Treat Company
Discovered running the streets of Atlantic City, 4-month-old Starr hit the doggie jackpot. Now Chief Cookie Officer at Biscuits by Lambchop in New York City, this girl’s story is one of rags to riches. After local police finally caught up with our girl, she was brought to the Humane Society... - October 08, 2008 - Biscuits by Lambchop
The Pet Loving Public Discovered Castle Baths ANNA Designer Pet Line from Purrinlot Persians
Award Winning Persian Cat Breeder, Laura Thomas of Purrinlot Persians www.purrinlot.com developed Designer Natural Pet Line inspired from Faith and the worlds first Blue Eye Bicolor Persian Grand Champion- Anna’s Gift. - October 08, 2008 - Castle Baths Bath- Body- Spa
Former Price is Right Host Bob Barker Live on Animal House Radio - Friday October 10th AM 1610 Toronto
From one of the most popular game shows in Television history "The Price is Right," Bob Barker will be live on Animal House Radio on Friday October 10th, 2008 at 8:00pm EST. Bob Baker will be on the show to talk about his established animal foundation named DJ&T named in fond memory... - October 08, 2008 - Animal House Radio
Big Paw Designs Launches New Dog Agility and Flyball Stickers
Big Paw Designs has designed a line of dog sport pet stickers to compliment their car magnet line, collar charms and pet gifts. The 4x6 Euro style stickers are great for cars, crates or any place you see fit. - October 08, 2008 - Big Paw Designs
Canis Sapiens Dog Training in Chicago Hosts a Sue Ailsby Seminar Called "Beyond Emotional Balance: Teach Your Dogs Some Skills" on October 15-19
The seminar will include the basics of clicker training and Ailsby's famous online training levels program. Ailsby understands the importance of exercise and human leadership in dog training but her levels also teach people how to communicate effectively with dogs. In addition, the program teaches dogs important skills like coming when called, settling down when asked and listening to cues even if the dogs are outside and distracted by other dogs, squirrels or chicken bones on the ground. - October 07, 2008 - Canis Sapiens Dog Training
Word-of-Mouth Makes the Difference in Faltering Economy
Bull Dog Bag Company goes against the grain and boosts product line, despite down-turn in US economy. It credits positive word-of-mouth as the difference. - October 06, 2008 - Bull Dog Bag Company
The Animal Rescue Site Raises More Than $86,000 for Hurricane Relief
Visitors to the Animal Rescue Site (www.theanimalrescuesite.com) donated more than $86,000 in September to help the animal victims of the Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Through the site’s Gifts That Give More™ program, the money donated in September for the relief of animal victims was... - September 28, 2008 - GreaterGood
First Fold-Flat, Adjustable Dog Wheelchair
Walkin’ Wheels is the next generation of dog wheelchairs, invented by entrepreneur Mark C. Robinson. This is the first fold-flat, one-size-fits-all adjustable pet wheelchair, operated more like a child’s stroller than a traditional dog wheelchair. It will give new life to dogs with hind... - September 28, 2008 - HandicappedPets.com
Rock Star Pooch at the H.H. Backer Pet Christmas Trade Show
Rock Star Pooch, a new online dog specialty shop featuring a unique and stylish line of dog wear for dogs of all shapes and sizes, will be making their public debut at the upcoming H.H. Backer 42nd Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference next month in Chicago. Rock Star... - September 27, 2008 - Rock Star Pooch
Animal Radio® Adds ‘Road to Rescue’ Special 'Dogtime' Segment to Feature Real-life Rescue Stories
Animal Radio Network™ has partnered with DogTime.com, the #1 online network in the pet market, to produce ‘Road to Rescue’ - a regular radio segment capturing real-life stories of the people who dedicate their lives to rescuing animals. - September 27, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Suburban Dogs Walk the Autumn Riverfront
Have you noticed all the dogs walking the Detroit Riverwalk? The Riverfront Conservancy, partnered with Canine To Five, has invited dog walkers of all breeds to enjoy the renaissance of Detroit’s riverfront on the beautiful Riverwalk. These walks have been held every Sunday at 10am all summer... - September 27, 2008 - Troy All Dogs Playgroup
London Veterinarian Secures Purrrfect End to Tale of Internet's Most Popular Cat
A popular feline who attracted thousands of fans when London's only cat only veterinary surgery posted pictures and videos of her on the Internet has been successfully re-homed, despite a tendency towards violence as reported in the local newspaper, the Richmond Informer. - September 24, 2008 - Kitten to Cat - Cat Only Veterinary Clinic in Richmond, London
Great ExPETations to Donate 2% of all Profits to ASPCA
Every day unspeakable cruelty and horrific suffering is inflicted on innocent animals who, other than falling victim to those who torment them, would be wonderful companions and pets. Thankfully, organizations like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA http://www.aspca. - September 24, 2008 - Great ExPETations Inc
DeeDee Bigelow Announces Two New Scripts Currently Being Written
Actress DeeDee Bigelow Just Keeps on DeeDee continues to stay busy. It seems that she is very busy writing not one but two scripts; the first one is called The Perfect Serial Killer which will be filmed in 2009 for release in 2010; the second is called Montgomery Road which is to be filmed in 2010... - September 19, 2008 - DeeDee Bigelow
This New Cat Flap Prevents Common Mishaps
If you’ve ever had stray cats or neighbour’s cats coming in through your cat flap, you’ve probably had them stealing your cats food and spraying more than once. What starts out as a great way to let your cat in and out often causes more harm than good. Sometimes to the point you have to block the cat flap back up and resort to manually opening and closing the door to let your cats in and out yourself. If that sounds familiar, then Pet Porte is for you. - September 18, 2008 - Microchip Cat Flaps
Poochieheaven Now Offers PayPal
Poochieheaven now offers paypal as a payment option for its customers. - September 16, 2008 - Poochieheaven
The Office’s Jenna Fischer Guests on Animal Radio® Emmy Nominated Actress Shares Her Little Dirty Secret About ‘andy’
The extremely charismatic Jenna Fischer (NBC’s The Office, The Promotion) holds no-bars when talking about her cat of 16 years. The Emmy nominated actress guest-hosts on this weekend’s AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. - September 14, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Bark Busters Introduces All Natural Odor and Stain Eliminator – "Busters Secret"
World's largest dog training company offers bio-enzymatic product that consumes odor and stains removing them permanently. - September 13, 2008 - Bark Busters
Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces ‘September Spectacular’ Fundraiser Event
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary - September 12, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
NuU Medspa Lend Their Pioneer Center to PAWS Chicago; NuU Medspa, Lincoln Park Participated in Angels with Tails 2008
NuU Medspa help spread the word to help house homeless pets and promote humane education with PAWS Chicago, Pets Are Worth Saving), Sunday, August 24, 2008. NuU Medspa joined their neighbors on Armitage and Halsted in Lincoln Park to help showcase 250 animals for Angels with Tails. Laura Rowsey,... - September 10, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Wienerdog Worried About Her Owner’s Job Loss, Launches Her Own Web Site
Shorty, a miniature Dachshund has launched her own web site, http://www.HeyShorty.com. The web site includes a journal, a dog advice column and information on the health and care of Dachshunds. - September 10, 2008 - HeyShorty.com
Akita Rescue Picnic to Support Breed: Animal Planet Production Crew on Site
Are you interested in learning training tips from seasoned canine pros? Or getting your furry member of the family titled as a Canine Good Citizen? What about considering adding a new family member? Be sure to mark "The Akita Rescue Fun Day Picnic" on your calendar. On September 13th, a... - September 10, 2008 - Akita Rescue of Western New York
Viva Paws Vegas! Casino Night Fundraiser – September 13, 2008
Event will benefit three non-profit animal charities: Animal Rescue Center, National Canine Cancer Foundation and Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue. - September 10, 2008 - Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue
Wendy Diamond Guests on Animal Radio®, CBS’s Greatest American Dog Judge Wants to Know Where Katrina Dollars Went
Wendy Diamond guest-hosts on this weekend’s AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. Diamond is one of the judges on CBS’s prime-time hit ‘Greatest American Dog,’ as well as editor for Animal Fair Magazine. She shares her experience during the Gustav... - September 10, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
mRELEVANCE Launches New Website for Atlanta Petz Magazine
mRELEVANCE is pleased to announce the launch of the new Atlanta Petz Magazine Web site, www.atlantapetz.com. Atlanta Petz, published 6 times per year, is a valuable resource for pet owners focusing on information about a wide range of household pets, from dogs and cats to reptiles and fish. With... - August 29, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Paris in New Ad for Popular Dog Bag?
Bull Dog Bag Company is taking its products to a whole new level, including new locales. Paris may serve as the backdrop for a new ad campaign. - August 23, 2008 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Horseman Magazine Makes Online Debut
In August 2008, Horseman Magazine, a web exclusive, was founded to provide a place for those who ride, care for, or just otherwise love horses to come together and find/share useful information. Since Horseman is a webzine only, readers must access it via www.horsemanmagazine.com. A range of... - August 20, 2008 - Horseman Magazine
Florida's First-Ever 24-Hour Dog Adoptathon Begins Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Tampa
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita, an avid supporter of animal rescue, will use bolt cutters to “break the chain,” marking the start of Tampa's inaugural dog adoption marathon on Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. The Adoptathon is a first-of-its-kind event for Florida. Breaking the metal chain link to kick-off the event is symbolic of the Adoptathon partnership’s heavy task of breaking the chain of irresponsible pet ownership, a primary cause of most animal abuse and neglect. - August 19, 2008 - Adoptathon.org
Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces ‘Dog Days of August’ Promotion
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. - August 15, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Dunk N' Dogs Grooming and Pet Wash Participates in Lowell Human Society Event
Team Dunk N' Dogs supported the Lowell Humane Society in their first annual "Dog Days of Summer." - August 11, 2008 - Dunk n' Dogs, LLC
DogMateOnline Launches a Website for Dog Owners Looking for a Mate for Their Dog
DogMateOnline provides a platform for dog owners who are looking to find a mate for their dog. The service is free. All breeds/gender/age/location welcome. - August 09, 2008 - DogMateOnline
Precious Paws of Texas Specializing in Finding a Dream Chihuahua to Meet Consumer's Family Needs
Here at Precious Paws of Texas, "I Sharon Lobo of Houston Texas, am pleased to bring customers a company that strives to help your family find the perfect companion for your lifestyle." All PPOFT pups come with registration/3 generation pedigree (with APRI), shot/weight record, birth certificate, health contract with option of spay/neuter contract, and puppy pack. All of PPOFT babies are litter box trained for purchaser's satisfaction. Precious Paws of Texas is clearly a Precious puppy choice. - August 07, 2008 - Precious Paws of Texas
Nurtured Pets to Launch Product Line This Fall
Lauren Composites has launched Nurtured Pets, a brand name line of pet products dedicated to the health and well-being of pets... - August 04, 2008 - Nurtured Pets
The Bark Ark - for All Creatures Great and Small
The FL-3 Airboat Search and Rescue team is proud to announce the launching of Bark Ark®, an emergency pet and animal flood rescue project. - August 02, 2008 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
“Crime-Stoppers” for Canines, Dog-Trax, Grabs Hold to Prevent 4.7 Million Dog Bites a Year From Escalating
National Database and 7-Step Dangerous Dog Protocol Launch in Time for Peak Summer “Dog Bite Season.” - July 30, 2008 - Dog-Trax North America
Innovative Pet Service Poised for Growth
Waggin’ Tailz is a Houston native, but may not be staying home for much longer. The premiere petsitting service, which already cares for hundreds of pets in the Houston area, has sold its first two franchises, and founder Karen Cockrill has reason to hope that this is just the beginning. The... - July 25, 2008 - Snaggle Foot
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing and Lecture at Boulder Main Library on July 30 at 3pm at 1000 Canyon Blvd
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing and Powerpoint lecture at Boulder's Main Library on July 30 at 3pm at 1000 Canyon Blvd; Boulder, Colorado. Boulder Library is hosting its annual Local Authors and Illustrators Festival. Bublitz was... - July 25, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
E! Presents The Multi-Faceted Pam Anderson, Exposing The Woman Behind The Legend in The New Series Pam: Girl On The Loose
E! Presents The Multi-Faceted Pam Anderson, Exposing The Woman Behind The Legend in The New Series Pam: Girl On The Loose. Premiering Sunday, August 3 At 10:00PM ET/PT. New Observational Documentary Goes Inside Her Extraordinary Life. - July 24, 2008 - E! Entertainment
Gothamcanine.com is Calling All Dog Lovers
Announcing the launch of the online destination serving dog owners and business. - July 23, 2008 - Gotham Canine
Pet Life Radio Presents Weekly Interviews with the Cast of the CBS Show, "Greatest American Dog"
PetLifeRadio.com will be giving listeners a weekly behind-the-scenes look at the hit summer series, “Greatest American Dog” which airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. - July 21, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
Bark Busters Celebrates Summertime with ‘dog Days of Summer’ Photo Competition
Participants Can Win a $500 Donation to SPCA International or a Local Animal-Related Charity and a $100 Bark Busters Gift Bag. - July 19, 2008 - Bark Busters
All Natural Products Partners with 4Word Systems in Marketing Agreement
All Natural Products of Royal Oak, Michigan has joined with 4word Systems, Inc. of Brighton, Michigan to market their brand and products. The company, dedicated to creating strong but safe pet odor and stain removal products, is known for high quality cat and dog solutions. All Natural Products... - July 18, 2008 - 4Word Systems
Animal Shelter Benefits from BDBC Celebration
Bull Dog Bag Company launches new product. To celebrate, partial proceeds will be donated to local no-kill animal shelter. - July 18, 2008 - Bull Dog Bag Company
New Puppies Receive a Healthy Head-Start at Petland Wesley Chapel, Fl, Through 6 Months of Free Follow-Up Veterinary Care
Introducing healthy puppies into Wesley Chapel, Fl families requires more than stocking up on food, treats and toys. - July 15, 2008 - Petland Wesley Chapel
Bark Busters Announces Online Boutique
World’s Largest Dog Training Company Offers Branded Items for Direct Home Delivery. - July 12, 2008 - Bark Busters
The View’s Joy Behar Tops Weekend on Animal Radio® Star-studded lineup for AM-FM-XM Broadcast
Comedian and original host of ‘The View,’ Joy Behar guests on this weekend’s AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. Behar, who loves her animals, wrote a book about her late dog Max. She tells Animal Radio® that’s she’s signed on with ALPO Dog... - July 12, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Unwanted Dog Behaviour- A Big Problem
Even more worrying are the dogs that are displaying more aggressive behaviour which could escalate further until someone gets hurt. - July 05, 2008 - totallypaws.co.uk
Victoria Stilwell Spills the Beans on Animal Radio® CBS’s America’s Greatest Dog Just the Beginning of US Invasion
The multi-talented TV icon and dog-trainer Victoria Stilwell (Animal Planet’s It’s the Dog or Me!) is guest-hosting this weekend’s AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio broadcast of Animal Radio®. Stilwell, a British born out-of-work actress, took up dog-walking – and walked herself... - July 04, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Web's Most Popular Cat Still Feline Lonely
Members of a feline social networking site are banding together to help find the owners of a lost cat, sparking an international “cat-hunt”, to reunite Betsy (as she has been named) with her family. - July 02, 2008 - Kitten to Cat - Cat Only Veterinary Clinic in Richmond, London
RG PetComm LLC is Now Accepting All International Orders for Online Pet Supplies
The SmartWalk Manager©: The Smart Way to Walk Your Dogs RG PetComm LLC, the creator of the SmartWalk Manager, previously accepted online International orders from Canada only. They are now accepting all International orders. They will now fulfill orders for all of their international... - July 01, 2008 - RG PetComm LLC