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.
PatriaPet Becomes Premier Source for Patriotic Dog Owners to Shop for National Flag-Inspired Dog Collars
National flag-inspired collars that let dog owners celebrate their heritage are now available for purchase through PatriaPet’s online store, www.patriapet.com. PatriaPet, LLC; a premier manufacturer of unique, high-quality national flag-inspired dog collars recently launched the store, featuring an easy to use shopping cart and an array of unique, stylish and long-lasting dog collars. - January 25, 2008 - PatriaPet, LLC
Complete Cleaning is No Accident: Carpet Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners to Prevent Repeat Offenses
"Accidents" are a fact of life for pet owners, and how well the soiled area is cleaned affects whether or not the animal uses that spot for his personal toilet again. The author of two books on adopted pet care, Susan Daffron of Logical Expressions, Inc. offers a few cleanup tips based on... - January 24, 2008 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
CAMIC Designs Uses Laser Technology to Help Animal Rescue
CAMIC designs makes products for animal rescue to use in fundraising and for animal lovers in general. - January 22, 2008 - CAMIC Designs
Pawfriendly Landscapes My Space Account is myspace.com/pawfriendlylandscapes
Pawfriendly Landscapes has created a My Space account introducing their new book by Elizabeth Bublitz, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" at myspace.com/pawfriendlylandscapes. - January 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
"Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is Available for Sale at the Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver Botanic Gardens
"Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is available for sale at The Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver Botanic Gardens, Jared's Garden Center, Tagawa's Garden Center and Fort Collins Nursery. - January 18, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Inspiring Article on "True Tales of People Who Changed Careers" Tells Story of Going from a Banking Career to a Career as a Dog Trainer and Becoming a Huge Success
Jim Burwell, President and CEO of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette was featured in a January 6, 2008 article by Kate Lorenz, with careerbuilders.com on AOL’s home page. - January 17, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Equines Unlimited Announces the Arrival of YourNextHorse.com
A new horse classifieds website, now available at YourNextHorse.com, offers exciting new features when buying and selling horses online. In the vast arena of Internet websites that offer horse classifieds, YourNextHorse.com is positioning itself as a premier website for buyers and sellers by... - January 17, 2008 - EquinesUnlimited.com
PetRelocation.com Offers Travel Tips for Pet Owners
Nearly two-thirds of all American households have at least one pet and according to a recent report from the Travel Industry Association of America, approximately 29 million Americans traveled long distances with their pets over a three year period. As a result, PetRelocation.com president, Kevin... - January 16, 2008 - PetRelocation.com
Paws for Thought: Dog Art on TRIPSwithPETS.com
Known for his whimsical art, Stephen Huneck's work is now available on the TRIPSwithPETS.com online store, Bonzo Beans Pet Shop. - January 11, 2008 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Two Dog Training Companies Merge Together to Offer More to Dallas
Unleashed Dog Training Services of Dallas and Specialty Pet Training Services of Lewisville have merged businesses to form one company titled ”Adventures in Canine Training, Inc.”. Together they will service the entire DFW Metroplex with private in-home lessons, group obedience classes, sports and therapy dog programs. - January 05, 2008 - Adventures in Canine Training, Inc.
New York Times Articled Dated December 27, 2007 Cites the Rise of "a Chorus of Dog Whisperers" – People Wanting to Become Dog Trainers
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette challenges those who wish to become dog trainers to become more than just a member of the chorus – become a truly knowledgeable and skilled dog trainer and stand out from the crowd. - January 04, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
PetLifeRadio.com, America's #1 Pet Podcast Network, Premiers 5 New Shows in 2008
PetLifeRadio adds 5 new podcast shows to their fun and informative pet podcast network featuring the country's top pet experts. Podcasts are available free in iTunes. - January 03, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
New Year’s Resolutions – Get Fit with Fido for 2008
Every January 1st most of us make New Year’s Resolutions to get in better shape and be better people. And, by January 31st most of us have forgotten those New Year’s resolutions. - January 02, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
New Year's Pet Resolutions
The new year has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Resolutions aren’t all about humans anymore. Pets are getting in... - December 30, 2007 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Gothic Dog Delivers Diamonds to Dogs This Christmas, Naughty or Nice
Christmas Has Gone to the Dogs with Diamonds from Gothic Dog. - December 23, 2007 - Gothic Dog
Dog Owners Show Aggression Over Latest Health Scare
Dog owners employ more aggressive tactics to protect their pets. - December 21, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Chew on Things – It Helps You Think: Words of Wisdom from a Worried Canine - Casey B. Worrywart(TM), Dogtor of Philosophy
Are you a worrywart? Even the calmest of us get frazzled by the extra bustle of the holidays. We need to take time to enjoy the moment, and frolic a little, even at this busy time of year. - December 19, 2007 - ChewOnThings.com
Pawsible Marketing Launched to Help Pet Businesses with a Wide Variety of Marketing Needs
Pawsible Marketing opened its doors recently in an effort to help pet businesses nationwide with a wide variety of marketing needs. - December 15, 2007 - Pawsible Marketing
The Holiday Gift for the Pet Who Has Everything
Pulsed magnetic fields provide strong anti-aging effects while enhancing physical performance in older pets where trauma, arthritis or age related joint deformity has resulted in chronic pain, loss of mobility and subsequent changes in behavior. - December 14, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette Comes to the Rescue for Families Who Decide to Get Their Kids a Puppy or Dog for Christmas
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, the premier in-home dog training company, offers guidelines to help your new dog and your kids establish a peaceful, rewarding and enduring relationship. - December 14, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Houston’s Dog Whisperer, Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette is Featured in the USA Today’s December 2007 Article on "Out of the Box" Franchising
USA Today interviews Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette on his “outside the box” franchise of in-home dog training. - December 13, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Stories for Children Magazine Announces Two New Team Members
Stories for Children Magazine, which just published its ninth issue December 2007, announced the addition of two new SFC Team staff. VS Grenier, Editor of Stories for Children stated: “SFC has been growing with each new issue. I never dreamed that I would have a staff working with me each... - December 12, 2007 - Stories for Children Magazine
Indulge This Holiday Season with Xoilla - Give the Gift of “A True Pet Indulgence” as Xoilla Launches New Website and Rebranding Campaign
Xoilla, (pronounced Zo-lah), is indeed the holiday destination for “A True Pet Indulgence”. Xoilla, formerly Precious Pampered Paws, is taking leaps and barks to position themselves as the world’s leader of luxurious gifts for pets. With a new website (www.xoilla.com) and... - December 05, 2007 - The J Daniel Group
Arlington Area Dog Daycare Owners Thank Customers While Raising Money for Local Animal Shelter
Sandra Larson, Animal Communicator will be participating in Wag Time’s first annual Holiday Open House which will be held Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 2110 N. Collins, Arlington, Texas. From 11:00am until 4:.00pm, the afternoon will be full of food, fun, shopping and a focus on raising awareness and money for Operation Kindness, the oldest and largest no-kill pet shelter in North Texas. - December 05, 2007 - Sandra Larson Animal Communicator
A Pet's World to Participate in the Tokyo Project
A Pet's World has been selected to participate in The Pet Fashion Week Tokyo Project in Japan January 2008. Over 40,000 people are expected to view the runway shows held over a two day period. - December 04, 2007 - A Pet's World
"Winterize" Your Dog with Bark Busters Safety Tips
Frostbite, hypothermia and poisoning make winter the most dangerous season for dogs. - December 01, 2007 - Bark Busters
Pet Forum Launched for Pet Owners Around the World
MightyPets, a company based in Altadena, CA, has just opened its newest project to the public. The Pet Owner Forum www.petownerforum.com was designed to allow pet owners from all across the globe to gather in one place to talk about everything pet related. - November 29, 2007 - MightyPets
Bull Dog Bag Co. Announces New Pricing in Time for Holiday Season
New pricing on Bull Dog Bags just in time for gift-giving season. - November 28, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Thank a Wounded Vet & Save an Injured Pet
Consider the enormous price our Wounded Veterans have paid to protect us and then say “Thank You” by buying at least one copy of Catalyst. The author, Bob Harvey will pay the shipping and handling to deliver all the books to Wounded Veterans in the hospital. Plus, Harvey will donate 100% of the profit, from this Program, to Rescue and Save Injured Pets across America. - November 26, 2007 - Me & You Too
Holiday Card Shoppers Crave Specialized Choices
According to a recent study from Unity Marketing, greeting card sales climbed to over $10 billion last year. The study notes a shift in consumers’ shopping preferences away from mass retailers toward more specialized card choices. 2hounds Productions offers a unique and customizable holiday... - November 20, 2007 - 2hounds Productions, LLC
Canine Design: Architect Designs Luxury Dog Resort for Dallas Area Start-Up
The latest design by architect Chris Rador is going to the dogs. Literally. Rador’s design for Every Dog’s Day Canine Resort & Day Spa, opening March 2008 in Frisco, Texas, features an eighty-five suite luxury hotel, indoor heated swimming pool, day spa and salon, and covered entry for valet services – all for the dogs, of course. - November 19, 2007 - Every Dog's Day Canine Resort & Day Spa
BDBC Discovers Rewards Beyond the Bottom Line
Bull Dog Bag Company, maker of the Bull Dog Bag, the "diaper bag" for dog owners, discovers that being involved in community organizations has rewards that extend beyond the bottom line. - November 19, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Pop Star Pets
Fifteen minutes of fame for our four-legged friends. Dog and cat lovers are turning their furry loved ones into larger-than-life canvas pop art portraits. - November 16, 2007 - Pascoe Pop Art
Wag Pet Boutique Announces Presents 4 Pets Raises More Than $10,000
Wag Pet Boutique, in partnership with three pet-friendly organizations, announces the Presents 4 Pets collection drive raised more than $10,000 in donations. Held November 4 through 10, donations from the program will benefit the many individuals and local organizations working at the grassroots... - November 15, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique
Company Makes Diaper Bag for Dog Owners
Bull Dog Bags, the "diaper bag for dog owners," are now available in Odyssey Pets in North Dallas and K-9 University in Plano and Garland. - November 13, 2007 - Bull Dog Bag Company
Free Pet Food Help for Pet Owners
Florida pet business TruthAboutPetFood.com has helped pet owners worldwide learn how to select safe and healthy pet food. - November 13, 2007 - Petsumer Report
Giveaway Program Offers Hot Gear for Design-Conscious Cat Owners
Announcing a new giveaway program from Moderncat.net for cat owners with an eye for design. - November 13, 2007 - Moderncat.net
Dogs Respond to Training Through Gentle Guidance at Pet Projects Int'l
Pet Projects International, Inc. - www.PetProjectsInternational.com - opened its doors in Coral Spring, Florida. The company specializes in general dog training, dog psychology, and overcoming behavior problems by using only positive reinforcement, rewards, and praise as its training tools. - November 10, 2007 - Pet Projects International, Inc.
Florida City Proposes Ban on Chinese Products… Florida Pet Business Reports Which Pet Foods Contain Chinese Ingredients or US Only Ingredients
Imported pet food ingredients were the source of the March 2007 pet food recall. Dog food and cat food labels are not required to tell 'petsumers' if they use imported ingredients or US only ingredients. Petsumer Report is the first publication that gives pet owners information on where ingredients come from - and much more. - November 03, 2007 - Petsumer Report
Top 10 Dog-Friendly Tips to Help Make the Holiday Season Merry
In the spirit of the coming season, Bark Busters USA, the world’s largest dog training company, offers its Top 10 Holiday Tips to help keep dogs and their families safe and happy during the holidays. - November 03, 2007 - Bark Busters
GregRobert Pet Supplies Unleashes Holiday and Christmas Accessories
To say the holidays have gone to the dogs is high praise. Statistics from the American Pet Association reveal that more than 55,000,000 dog owners will purchase Christmas gifts for their dogs this year and these high-style hounds won't settle for just any old collar and leash. They want canine... - November 02, 2007 - GregRobert Enterprises, Inc.
K9 Kloud9 Launches New Winter Line of Dog Coats, Stylish Hoodies, Fashionable Dresses and Plush Dog Toys
www.K9Kloud9.com, an online store for unique dog fashions and a fast growing canine community resource, introduces its newest line of fashionable dog clothing and toys. This latest selection from K9 Kloud9 includes dog parkas, jackets and hoodies that combine style and warmth, as well as several fashionable dresses perfect for holiday wear. The Company also reports that it has added a new line to their product selection with their introduction of plush dog toys. - October 31, 2007 - Dog Quality Enterprises
Pet Porte is the World's First Microchip Cat Flap
Cats and cat owners can now breathe a sigh of relief. This new electronic cat flap makes the home more secure than any other type of cat flap and frees cats from wearing potentially dangerous collars as well as reducing the number of dead animals brought inside. - October 25, 2007 - Microchip Cat Flaps
Petlane Pet Advisors Help Pet Parents Solve Problems
Every year, millions of pets end up in shelters because of undesirable behaviors they exhibit. Petlane Pet Advisors can help pet parents choose products that will help curb these behaviors while still using the animals' natural instincts. - October 25, 2007 - Petlane
A Different Kind of Pet Sitting Arrives in Charleston
The Pet Sage offers a full line of professional and fun pet sitting services. - October 25, 2007 - The Pet Sage
Cats Owners Have a New Destination Online
A brand new interactive website for cat owners called Catpert was launched. The site, www.catpert.com, is designed in direct response to a growing need for quality cat related information online. - October 17, 2007 - Catpert
Wag Pet Boutique Sponsors Raleigh's First Grassroots Pet Rescue Coalition
Wag Pet Boutique, in partnership with Ark Angels, Pet Foster Network and Homesitters of Raleigh and Cary, is sponsoring a collection drive benefiting local shelter animals as part of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 4-10. - October 17, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique
October is National Window Covering Safety Month
October is a great month to focus on the many ways we might improve the health or safety of our children, and it’s set aside for awareness-building campaigns for many causes, from fire safety to getting kids to walk or bike ride to school. Window treatments might not immediately come to mind... - October 16, 2007 - smith+noble
Oregon Cat Shelter to Drastically Cut Adoption Fees to Help Fight Overcrowding and Euthanasia
Cat Adoption Team (CAT), the Pacific Northwest’s largest and fastest growing non-profit, no-kill cat shelter and hospital, is bursting at the seams with over 500 cats and kittens currently in their care. As a result, from October 12th through the 21st, the Cat Adoption Team will be offering... - October 13, 2007 - Cat Adoption Team
Wag Pet Boutique Owners Appointed to National Retail Advisory Board
Dan Headrick and Pam Guthrie, owners of Wag Pet Boutique, have been appointed to the Pet Product News International National Retail Advisory Board. - October 13, 2007 - Wat Pet Boutique