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Local Manufacturer National Band & Tag Company Recognized for Cultural Excellence
National Band & Tag Company receives Perfect 10 Certified Culture Award. - August 20, 2015 - National Band & Tag
MEMA® Pets Announces Their First Dog Days of Summer Sale
ALU® Collars are now up to 25% off through August 31, 2015. - August 08, 2015 - MEMA Pets
DuneCraft Wins EEOC Lawsuit
In the matter of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. DuneCraft, Inc., U.S. District Court, N.D. Ohio Case No. 1:14-cv-02011, twelve (12) jurors found by a unanimous opinion the following: 1. DuneCraft, and its CEO Grant Cleveland, did not subject Kevin Marken to an age-based hostile work... - June 30, 2015 - DuneCraft
Keep Your Dog from Becoming a Statistic During the Fourth of July Festivities
Earth Heart Inc. offers 6 ideas on creating a calm safe home for your dog during fireworks season. - June 30, 2015 - Earth Heart Inc.
Northern Virginia Company to Build Elephant Prosthetic
Animal Orthocare, LLC is a small business based out of Chantilly, VA that specializes in developing mobility devices, which include prosthetics, for any type of animal. On July 2, they plan to raise the bar to the next level by traveling to Thailand to fit an adult elephant with a new leg prosthetic. - June 21, 2015 - Animal Orthocare, LLC
R2P Pet Names New National Sales Manager
Pet product manufacturer R2P Pet has named Karen Kenney as the company’s national sales manager. Kenney brings more than 15 years of experience representing manufacturers to The Kroger Co. and 11 of those years working in the pet supplies and dog treat categories. She has represented and... - June 20, 2015 - R2P Pet
Three Ways to Prep Your Pup to Bring Your Dog to Work Day 6/26
Three Ways to Prep Your Pup for Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday, June 26 - June 17, 2015 - SoftPaws
Daily Herald Readers Choose Page’s Healthy Paws
Page’s Healthy Paws is thrilled to announce that they have been selected as the Number One “Best Pet Food/Supply Store” in the 2015 Daily Herald 2015 Readers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Awards. Owner Jody Page was honored and grateful for the recognition,... - June 17, 2015 - Page's Healthy Paws
Royvon Launches Ski Holiday Promo, Gives Away 30% Discount to First-time Customers
Tweet: Dog owners can save 30% on dog boarding and training with Royvon this ski season. - June 13, 2015 - Royvon Dog Boarding and Training
The Anxiety Wrap: Treating Canine Firework and Thunderstorm Fear
A Tufts University clinical study deems the Anxiety Wrap 89 percent effective in treating canine auditory based phobias. The patented design activates key pressure points to create a continuous, full-body acupressure experience. It can be used to treat: firework or thunderstorm fear, separation anxiety, constant barking, unwanted jumping, whining, nervousness, destructive chewing, fear biting. - June 04, 2015 - The Company of Animals
Affiniton's ELYMENATE Campaign for Lyme Disease Awareness Hits Lycoming Mall
ELYMENATE wellness ambassadors & Lyme survivors will be at the Lycoming Mall, center court, Saturday May 30 from 10am-4pm. - May 29, 2015 - Affiniton, LLC
KitNipBox to Exhibit at First Annual CatCon LA Expo and Symposium on June 6th and 7th
The premier monthly subscription box of cat goodies will host an interactive booth at the two-day event tailored to cat enthusiasts and feline-centric brands. - May 29, 2015 - KitNipBox
Holistic Dog Health Necessitates Superior Ingredients, Says Pet Bistro™
The Pet Bistro™ range of organic treats and food may just change what consumers feed their dogs. - May 20, 2015 - Pet Bistro
New Pet Product Makes It Easy to Control a Distracted Dog While Walking on a Leash
Inventor Janice Paré announces her new product “The Obedient Pup Neck Gaiter Training Aid” that can help stop a dog from disruptive behavior while walking on a leash. - May 19, 2015 - Pare Innovations
MEMA Pets Introduces ALU™ Leather: A Smart Full Grain Leather Dog Collar
Embedded NFC tag makes this the world’s smartest leather dog collar - May 04, 2015 - MEMA Pets
Puppy Paws Inc., Paw-Shaped Jewelry for People Who Love Animals, is Pleased to Introduce Their New Collection of Jewelry for Groomers
The collection began after a groomer in Hershey, PA requested a pendant that included a pair of sterling silver scissors with a Puppy Paw® dangling from the thumb ring. Now the collection as grown to include sterling silver as well as 14k white and yellow gold shears that can sport the wide... - April 17, 2015 - Puppy Paws Inc
R2P Pet to Open Hong Kong’s First Pet Pop-Up Shop
R2P Pet, a global pet products company, is setting up shop—a pop-up shop that is—at the PMQ in Hong Kong. Known for creating innovative and fresh products that help enhance the lifestyles of both pets and their families, R2P Pet has long believed in finding new ways to connect with and... - April 02, 2015 - R2P Pet
Muzzles - Beyond the Myth
Experts Weigh in on the Many Uses and Benefits of Muzzles - March 21, 2015 - The Company of Animals
Affiniton Turns to Crowdfunding Site Indiegogo to Expand Awareness of Lyme Disease and ELYMENATE the Misinformation
Two Affiniton executives had Lyme Disease for more than 8 years before being diagnosed. They made it their mission to ELYMENATE the unawareness of Lyme and ELYMENATE the misinformation surrounding Lyme. The past 3 years they've exhibited at shows and events in order to raise the awareness. Now they'd like to add 10 additional people who will man mobile Lymenade Stands in their own areas and have turned to crowdfunding site Indiegogo to raise funds to build those Stands. - March 04, 2015 - Affiniton, LLC
R2P Pet Introduces Official Licensed Line of Simmons and Beautyrest Pet Beds at Global Pet Expo 2015
At Global Pet Expo 2015 (March 4-6) in Orlando, Florida, visit R2P Pet® booths 1079 and 1089 to see the new officially licensed line of Simmons® and Beautyrest® pet beds. With its revolutionary sleep technology, Simmons has established itself as one of the most trusted brands in... - February 26, 2015 - R2P Pet
Bark Busters Offers Invaluable Tips on National Pet Owners Month
Being a responsible pet owner is more than just providing the basics. Bark Busters provides some invaluable tips so you and your dog can be best buds! - February 11, 2015 - Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Introducing The CuddleMuff - the Adjustable, Portable, Cozy Muff-Like Pet Bedding That Helps Alleviate Pet Anxiety, Includes Pets in Family Time and Protects Furniture
The CuddleMuff is an adjustable, portable, cozy muff-like pet bedding made for furniture use that allows pets to be included in family time while protecting furniture from unwanted hair shed, wear and tear. Whether in its muff-like shape or fasten at only one end for bigger pets, they can enjoy their own safe haven. When pets feels safe, veterinarians and cat behaviorists agree, anxiety is greatly reduced. The CuddleMuff can fit in most pet carriers, so pets have their home away from home. - January 29, 2015 - CuddleMuff LLC
A Rescued Dog from the Streets Helps a High School Senior with Type 1 Diabetes Gain Her Independence
Amy & Juniper are inseparable. Amy is a high school senior from Pekin IL, with Type 1 diabetes. Juniper, is a dog, a husky mix found on the streets of Indianapolis. Together they go to school, to show choir rehearsals and to doctors appointments. This unlikely service dog has been trained to detect changes in Amy's glucose levels. She'll make sure that Amy is safe as she transitions from home to college. Without Juniper, Amy would have to stay home where mom can check on her at night. - January 09, 2015 - Medical Mutts
KitNipBox Pounces Into 2015 with Geo-Themed Boxes and Addition of International Shipping
Now available to customers in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., the premier monthly subscription box for cat owners plans to launch its new box themes this January, in conjunction with amplified animal welfare efforts. - December 29, 2014 - KitNipBox
Former Ad Exec Launches Dog Treat and Lifestyle Brand
Artisanal entrepreneur, seeks alternative funding from Kickstarter.com to expand her line of natural dog treats. With two weeks left in the campaign, she is seeking crowd-funding support for a brand that includes packaged goods and an online information portal. - December 18, 2014 - Licks n' Love
KitNipBox Teams Up with reddit to Offer a Limited Edition Co-Branded Holiday Box for Cats on Sale in the redditgifts Marketplace
The 1,000 limited edition holiday boxes are now available to reddit’s community of cat enthusiasts and gift givers. - December 05, 2014 - KitNipBox
Bark Busters Introduces New Dog Harness - WaggWalker
The WaggWalker dog harness by Bark Busters eliminates your dog walking you -- you can be in control. - November 10, 2014 - Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Live Dog Demos Highlight The World’s Largest Dog Training Company’s Annual Conference & 25th Anniversary Celebration in San Diego
Bark Busters celebrated its 25th anniversary with trainers from all over the world, including special training, demonstrations and a charitable event for "The Rescued Dog." - November 10, 2014 - Bark Busters Home Dog Training
MEMA Pets Introduces ALU: a Modern, Easy to Use, High Quality Vegan Dog Collar
The ALU Collar is a modern dog collar that is easy to use, and made from high quality sustainable materials. The cleverly engineered buckle comes together with rare earth magnets and is mechanically held together. The ALU Collar is available on the MEMA Pets website: http://www.memapet.com/... - November 10, 2014 - MEMA Pets
Tame Halloween Fright with Bark Busters’ Safety Tips for Families with Dogs
Halloween can be a fun holiday for children, but a spooky time for dogs. here's how to ensure both you and your dog stay safe. - October 26, 2014 - Bark Busters Home Dog Training
10 Things You Can do to Help Your Dog be More Safe and Comfortable This Halloween
Earth Heart Inc., shares valuable information about dogs and Halloween. - October 16, 2014 - Earth Heart Inc.
The World’s Largest Dog Training Company Helps You & Your Pooch Enjoy "National Walk Your Dog Week" October 1 - 7
With October 1 - 7 being National Walk Your Dog Week, Bark Busters Home Dog Training is celebrating exercising with some great tips. - October 02, 2014 - Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Developmental Disability Employment Incentives Spreading Across the Nation: Good Reasons™ and Delaware-Based Organization Share Model and Mission
Good Reasons™, a new social enterprise and dog treat line launched by Westchester-based provider of social services Community Based Services, Inc. (CBS), is on a new mission. While their internal mission of providing an integrated workforce and employment for people with autism and other... - October 01, 2014 - Good Reasons
National Band & Tag Lead Apron ID Tags
New laws require hospitals and healthcare centers to tag each individual lead apron in their facility. NB&T now features Lead Apron tags to help comply to the new law. - September 24, 2014 - National Band & Tag
Dutchess-Based Organizations Are All Hands on Deck to Help to Create Job Opportunities for the Disabled
"Give me one good reason!" We’ve all heard this remark at some point, usually offered up by someone in question of the sincerity of an old-fashioned good cause. Lucky for us, Good Reasons™ has plenty of, well…good reasons! One of the newest New York state social... - September 06, 2014 - Good Reasons
Good Reasons™: Unleashing Potential Nonprofit Dog Treat Company Launches New Employment Opportunities for People of All Abilities & Challenges
Good Reasons is an exciting new social enterprise launched by premier Westchester-based providers of social services Community Based Services, Inc. (CBS). CBS provides services and support, including residential and day habilitation opportunities, for people with autism and other developmental... - September 05, 2014 - Good Reasons
Arf-Arf Bebe Adds Summertime Collection to Growing Line of Dog Apparel
The boutique dog fashion designer Arf-Arf Bebe adds new collection of dog apparel and accessories for summertime. - August 19, 2014 - Arf-Arf Bebe
Simple New Idea Changing Cat Litter Box Care. Never Clean Another Litter Box Again. Immune-Suppressed Cat Lover Creates a Litter Box That Never Needs Cleaning.
New patent pending cat litter box allows cat owners to never clean a litter box. Fill with litter, then it is ready to use. When it needs to be cleaned, simply fold and toss the Cats Desire Disposable Litter Box in the trash and place a fresh one in its place. Great for vacations, house sitters, apartments or anytime you're not up to that cleaning the litter box chore. Currently being sold in the U.S. only. Go to www.catsdesire.com for testimonials and pricing. Proudly made in the USA. - August 10, 2014 - Cats Desire Disposable Litter Boxes
Local Pet Safety Duo Chiapuzio & Fleck Achieve Finalist Status as Pet Industry Woman of the Year
Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN) Recognizes two Extraordinary Southern California Women from the Same Organization! - July 17, 2014 - Sunny-dog Ink
Puppy Paws Inc. - Paw-Shaped Jewelry for People Who Love Animals - is Pleased to Introduce the Mother’s Paw® Ring and the Memory Paw® Ring
The Mother’s Paw® can hold up to 12 Swarovski™ birthstone crystals. People may return their Mother’s Paw® when a new pet enters the household so a new birthstone crystal can be added. This keeps their paw “current.” For rescue pets people should use the day the pet is brought home as a new birthday because they are "re-born" and have a whole new life once they go home with their forever family. Memory Paws® hold a tiny bit of your pet’s cremains (ashes). - July 03, 2014 - Puppy Paws Inc
Earth Heart Offers Tips to Help Dogs Avoid Freaking Out During Fireworks and Thunderstorm Season
Try Canine Calm, a safe and healthy alternative by Earth Heart Inc. to calm your dog all summer long. - June 17, 2014 - Earth Heart Inc.
Gbark to Build New Rescue Kennel
Greyhound Boarding & Retirement Kamp (GBARK) seeks to fund new kennel facility to house 25 dogs. - June 15, 2014 - GBARK
Pet Expo Fun Results in Donation to Teacher Grant Program
The Pets in the Classroom grant program will be able to provide 65 teachers with funding to purchase classroom pets thanks to money raised during America’s Family Pet Expo. - May 31, 2014 - Pet Care Trust
Remarakbowl Scores with Red Carpet Product Launch at 35th Annual Sports Emmy Awards
Remarkabowl announces their new line of sports bowls that will be featured at the 35th annual Emmy Awards show in New York. - April 30, 2014 - Remarkabowl LLC
First Smart Dog Toy Bin Successfully Funded on Kickstarter
The Tidy dog is a toy bin that automatically trains your dog to put their toys away. The Tidy Dog detects when your dog puts a toy away and rewards them with a small amount of kibble. - April 17, 2014 - The Tidy Dog
WO Bone - a Dog Toy with a Purpose. Each WO Bone Sale Feeds Orphans in Ethiopia.
In 2013, America spent $55 billion on our pets (source, APPA). We clearly love taking great care of our animals, and we should, as most people think of pets as family members. There is a new way to take good care of them (i.e. buy them a new toy) and help others in need at the same time with the new "WO Bone" dog toy from WO Design. Each WO Bone sale (USA made dog toy that is guaranteed and recyclable) feeds orphans in Ethiopia. Pre-sales of the WO Bone are available through wodesign.com. - April 13, 2014 - WO Design
TooferMe Visits Sin City on Their First Trip Out of California
TooferMe visits Sin City on their first trip out of California for the Vegas Pet Expo. - February 09, 2014 - TooferMe
TooferMe™ at the Southern California Pet Expo in Long Beach
TooferMe™ to unveil its unique TooferOne Leash at the Southern California Pet Expo (http://www.socalpetexpo.com), to be held February 1, 2014 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The TooferOne leash is a versatile restraint and harness device that puts a “New Leash on Life.” It... - January 30, 2014 - TooferMe
TooferMe Begins the Year with a Bang
TooferMe attends its first major event of the year by attending the Bay Area Pet Expo. - January 24, 2014 - TooferMe
Pet Planner Launches in Time for the New Year
The Petter, the only planner, calendar and mini-scrapbook designed to keep track of pet’s schedules, launched just in time for 2014. It features fun animal facts, famous pet quotes notepads and a pet family tree. - January 13, 2014 - The Petter