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Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2012 Mentor Program
Members of Veterinary Association Volunteer to Mentor Students at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine - October 17, 2012 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Pet Buddy Plus Has Been Announced as One of the Better Business Bureau's 2012 Integrity Award Finalists
The Better Business Bureau Integrity Award recognizes companies who display an outstanding level of ethics and integrity in all of their business dealings. Winners will be announced at the Better Business Bureau 2012 Integrity Award Centennial Gala on October 29, 2012. Among the finalists for this award is local Brooklyn Center pet sitting business; Pet Buddy Plus. - October 16, 2012 - Pet Buddy Plus
Pet Buddy Plus Partners with the Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota to Collect Donations for Wishbones for Pets to Help Homeless Animals
Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota "Paws For Homeless Pets," they are hosting another Wishbones for Pets fundraiser. This year's proceeds will benefit the homeless animals at Happy Tails Rescue in Minnesota. - October 15, 2012 - Pet Buddy Plus
Best Friends Announces Race for 2013 Canine-in-Chief and Canine Cabinet
National pet service company Best Friends Pet Care launches 2013 Pets-idential Election Contest. - October 11, 2012 - Best Friends Pet Care
Nan Martin Presenting on Essential Oils for Animals at The Conference for Complementary Animal Healing
Internationally known intuitive, animal empath and energy healer Nan Martin of Experience Essential Oils will be presenting at The Conference for Complementary Animal Healing in Boxborough, Massachusetts on November 11 and 12, 2012. Nan will speak about using therapeutic grade essential oils for... - October 11, 2012 - Experience Essential Oils
Dog-Assisted Social Skill Training to Feature at Texas Autism Conference
Austin Dog Alliance will demonstrate unique animal-assisted social skill training for youth on the autism spectrum at the Texas Autism Conference on Saturday, October 13. - October 10, 2012 - Austin Dog Alliance
Billy + Margot Announces That They Will be on Dragon's Den
Billy + Margot Will be on Dragons Den 14th October 9pm - October 10, 2012 - Billy + Margot
Earth Heart Sponsors 2012 GoToRovers.com 5K Fun Run/Walk for Pets at H.H. Backer Show to Benefit Animal Care League
Earth Heart continues commitment to help dog-related organizations raise much needed funds. - October 02, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
New Website That Offers Help with Training Your Dog and Controlling Them
Find out about the new website that can help you train your dog once and for all so that they will behave the way you want them to. - October 01, 2012 - Helptrainingmydog.com
Snaggle Foot is Bringing Its Services to Henderson with New Franchise Opening
Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care, the award-winning dog walking and pet sitting franchise has opened a new location in Henderson, NV—and new franchise owners Lety Wong and Lucia Carbonell have been anticipating this new business venture since 2010. Originally from Mexico, Lety and Lucia... - September 29, 2012 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces Rabies Awareness Week
Veterinary Association Sponsors Statewide Rabies Awareness Week - September 28, 2012 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Busy Pet Professional, Vicki Rae Thorne, Joins Women in the Pet Industry Network as Industry Thrives
Earth Heart Inc. owner, Vicki Rae Thorne, joins national group for pet professionals as pet industry expands. - September 27, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association to Co-Host 2012 Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference
Second Annual Collaborative Veterinary Conference to Be Held in Arlington - September 26, 2012 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Enter the Friendliest Pet Contest and You Can Win $150
Petpav is the top pet social network. Now is your chance to not only make friends and get pet advice on petpav.com, but to win a $150 prepaid cash card. And, of course, joining the site is free and no purchase is necessary to participate. How to enter: You need to build a complete pet profile on... - September 26, 2012 - Petpav.com
Wonder Pet Expo "Hoofs" Its Way to Dallas the Free, Fun-for-the-Entire Family Event - Including Your Pet - Makes Its Debut in Dallas
The Dallas Derby Devils (Roller Derby Team) will help host Wonder Pet Expo Dallas Oct. 20 at the Dallas Market Hall in Downtown Dallas. The event not only has free admission but free parking as well. Wonder Pet Expo Dallas is promoting animal health and wellness along with rescue and responsible pet ownership. - September 19, 2012 - Wonder Pet Expo
Austin Dog Alliance to Celebrate Groundbreaking for Its Forever Home September 13
Austin Dog Alliance's permanent facility in Cedar Park will allow non-profit to reach more children, young adults and seniors with unique therapy dog services. In addition, the Alliance will add veterinary technician assistant training for young adults on the autism spectrum, job training for at-risk teens and many more services for at-risk students. - September 12, 2012 - Austin Dog Alliance
Canine Crime Scene Investigation for Fun
Beastie Darlings and Canine PhD today announced Atlanta’s only Canine Crime Scene Investigation Fun Course from September 21-23 in Conyers. - September 08, 2012 - Beastie Darlings
Camp Bow Wow of Middlesex, NJ Installs Cutting Edge UVC Air Disinfecting Technology to Protect Dogs from Harmful Bacteria and Viruses
When it comes to your pet’s health, you can never be too careful. That’s why Camp Bow Wow, a doggie day care, boarding and grooming provider in Middlesex, New Jersey, has gone the extra mile to protect your dog from harmful bacteria and pesky viruses that can lead to illness and cause... - September 08, 2012 - Camp Bow Wow
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Launches “Tell a Teacher” and “Sponsor a Teacher” Campaigns
Businesses and individuals now have the opportunity to sponsor specific teachers and schools to receive a classroom pet as well as easily pass on information about the educational grant program. - September 08, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Austin Dog Alliance Inks Deal on Land for New, Larger Facilities
Austin Dog Alliance acquires 7+ acres to build its Forever Home, expand programs for children with autism, job skills training programs for at-risk youth, summer camps, and dog rescue programs. - September 07, 2012 - Austin Dog Alliance
New Facility Grand Opening for Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption is pleased to announce the local organization’s recent expansion into a new location at 4874 South Atlanta Road in Smyrna. - August 29, 2012 - Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
Pet Care Professional from Animal Amour, Inc. to Appear at Quest for Excellence Convention in Austin Texas
Pet Care Professional to Appear at Quest for Excellence Convention in Austin Texas. Owner of Animal Amour, Inc. wins Pet Sitters International Premier Pet Sitter Getaway. Winner receives an all-expense paid trip to the Quest for Excellence convention in Austin, Texas. - August 26, 2012 - Animal Amour, Inc.
Donation of PTSD Service Dogs with 2,500 “Likes” on Facebook
Alpha K9 will be providing a PTSD service dog to a person in need for every 2,500 “Likes” on Facebook. The People targeted to receiving the service animal is a child, Veteran, Law Enforcement or any first-responder. Alpha K9’s current program is designed to donate up to 5 Service... - August 15, 2012 - Alpha K9
The Pet Professional Guild Welcomes Newest Member Time To Go Pet Care LLC
The Pet Professional Guild, a professional pet industry member-association that advocates for force-free dog training and pet care, announced today that Michelle Orr Motzenbecker of Time To Go Pet Care LLC has qualified for membership. - August 09, 2012 - Time To Go Pet Care LLC
Media Invited to SuperZoo in Las Vegas, NV
The World Pet Association invites all qualified working media to attend SuperZoo, the Pet Industry Trade Show featuring innovated products, industry-leading education, international grooming contests, and much more. - August 09, 2012 - World Pet Association
Austin Dog Alliance Will Use Therapy Dogs to Teach Job Skills to Youth with Disabilities
Austin Dog Alliance “K9 Club Careers with Dogs” will focus on job training for youth with disabilities. Program awarded funding by Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. - August 07, 2012 - Austin Dog Alliance
Petropolis is First in St. Louis to Offer Personal Computers and Video Chat for Canine Guests
Petropolis Pet Resort in Chesterfield is the first boarding facility in St. Louis to offer personal computers for Skype video chat in all of their villas. - August 04, 2012 - Petropolis Pet Resort
Live Oak Bank Contributes to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation's America's Toothfairy Program
Live Oak Bank has generously donated $1,000 to National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy (NCOHF). - August 03, 2012 - Live Oak Bank
Larkin Veterinary Center Announces Launch of Wellness Plans That Offer Up to 60% Off Services
Berks County, PA first veterinary hospital to offer clients wellness plans that are deeply discounted up to 60% off of regular wellness services. Pet owners can also spread the cost out over 12 months. - August 01, 2012 - Larkin Veterinary Center
Spay Neuter Charlotte Celebrates First Anniversary and 3,000 Fixed Animals
Spay Neuter Charlotte is pleased to announce their one year anniversary and the fact that they have already fixed over 3,000 dogs and cats since their opening August 1, 2011. Spay Neuter Charlotte is a 501(c)(3) non profit, low cost clinic located in the revitalized North Davidson (NODA) area of... - August 01, 2012 - Spay Neuter Charlotte
Pets in the Classroom Program Launches New Grant Options
The Pet Care Trust’s educational grant program expands to include additional opportunities for elementary school teachers to obtain classroom pets. - August 01, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Surviving the Dog Days of Summer
A little precaution will go a long way in helping your pets beat the heat. - July 30, 2012 - Time To Go Pet Care LLC
Upward Dog Pet Sitting Now Open in Claymont, Delaware
Upward Dog Pet Sitting is officially open for business. The dog-walking and pet-sitting service company is located in Claymont, Delaware, and services North Wilmington and Southeastern Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Services provided include dog walking and in-home pet sitting for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and other small animals. - July 30, 2012 - Upward Dog Pet Sitting
Exclusive Website Comes to the Rescue of Thousands of Cats and Dogs
The answer to this problem is developing an efficient placement service that easily connects those who, for whatever reason can no longer keep their pets, with those who are interested in having a new pet. Typically, people have had to resort to newspapers, church bulletin boards, animal shelters and rescue shelters. Even worse are the larger websites which sell everything from antiques to video games, and where an animal in need of a new home is all but invisible. - July 26, 2012 - Home for my pet.net
Canine Massage Chicago Opens Doors with Two Locations, the First of Its Kind
A licensed human massage therapist for over 20 years, turned canine massage therapist for over 13 years, now offers canine massage, pet parent classes, behavior training and career training to the Chicagoland area in two facilities that opened in July 2012. - July 26, 2012 - Canine Massage Chicago
Austin Dog Alliance Receives Planet Dog Foundation Grant
The Austin Dog Alliance received a grant from nationally known Planet Dog Foundation to continue its work using therapy dogs to teach social skills to youth on the autism spectrum, among other programs. - July 21, 2012 - Austin Dog Alliance
Earth Heart, Inc., Doubles Number of Retailers Offering Their Products in Just Six Months
Over 200 retailers in the US and Canada now offer the full line of Earth Heart natural remedy mists for dogs. - July 18, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
Veterinary Technician Today Launched to Provide Answers for Aspiring Vet Techs
Free website provides helpful information about every aspect of the veterinary technician profession, from training requirements, to types of jobs available, to salary expectations, and more. - July 12, 2012 - Veterinary Technician Today
Groomer SuperShow Attracts International Audience with “Super” Competitions & Educational Programming
SuperZoo in Las Vegas is attracting international attention with its Groomer SuperShow, the part of the trade show containing competitions, celebrity speakers, educational opportunities, awards, and product exhibitions geared toward pet groomers. - July 11, 2012 - World Pet Association
Snaggle Foot Pet Franchise Makes Computer Donation to UIC
Barossa Franchise, the franchising company of Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care, has donated a set of laptop computers to the Writing Center at UIC. - July 05, 2012 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care
Helmets with Bling at Pet Boutique with Luxury Dog Clothes
Jessica Auria, owner of Rockstar Puppy, an online boutique that sells luxury dog clothes and accessories, has a new line of sparkly helmets for the summer. - July 04, 2012 - Rock Star Puppy Boutique
Dogs and Fireworks: A Safety Guide
Holly Santana, CPDT-KA, provides help for the 4th of July holiday. With the upcoming patriotic celebrations, dogs across the country will react with fear and anxiety to the fireworks and loud noises. “The noise of fireworks can be extremely stressful for dogs,” says Holly Santana, an associate of the International Association of Canine Professionals. She recommends these strategies for Westchester’s dog owners, to help them through the first week of July. - July 04, 2012 - Holly Santana
Local Pet Care Professionals Collaborate
Two Pet Sitters decided to combine forces it in a way that allows them still maintain their own individuality in the pet care industry. - June 24, 2012 - Shannon's Pet Sitting & Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting
America’s Family Pet Expo Seeks Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Demonstrations for Puyallup, Washington Event
The 2nd annual America’s Family Pet Expo is seeking Seattle area pet-related businesses and organizations to exhibit, sponsor, and demonstrate at the November 3-4, 2012 event. - June 22, 2012 - World Pet Association
South Side Dogs’s Owner Frank Popolizio Invites Clients to Schedule an Appointment for a Visit
Worcester, NY based dog breeding specialists South Side Dogs is now inviting guests to their facility to visit some of the newest breeds they have available for adoption. This represents the ideal opportunity for prospective dog owners to come to see the facility and speak with the professionals... - June 20, 2012 - South Side Dogs
Canine Calm to Help Dogs Enjoy a Happier, Less Stressful 4th of July Fireworks Season
Through the Earth Heart "Share the Calm" promotion customers can share Canine Calm with dog loving friends who also have firework-phobic dogs. - June 12, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
South Side Dogs Welcomes Guests to Visit Recent Litters Before Purchase
NY based Dog breeding experts South Side Dogs are now welcoming guests to their New York State facility to take a look at the company’s most recent litters. These visiting opportunities allow clients to ensure that they find the ideal animal for their family by interacting with the dogs that... - June 10, 2012 - South Side Dogs
South Side Dogs Encourages Animal Socialization Training
New York’s top dog breeding organization South Side Dogs has recently begun informing clients about the benefits of socializing their dogs in puppy classes to ensure that they grow to become well behaved pets that will provide lasting companionship. The company says that such training courses... - June 10, 2012 - South Side Dogs
Dr. Mark E. Peterson Co-Authors Book on Canine and Feline Endocrinology
Dr. Peterson and the Animal Endocrine Clinic present the 4th edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endocrinology. - June 08, 2012 - Animal Endocrine Clinic
South Side Dogs Owner Frank Popolizio Offers Pet Care Tips
Owner and founder of leading class dog breeding organization South Side Dogs, Frank Popolizio has recently announced that he is promoting the use of tick and flea treatment for all young dogs. As the summer months roll in, these types of treatments become essential in combating some of the more... - June 03, 2012 - South Side Dogs