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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
San Diego Welcomed TooferMe and the Innovative Tooferone Leash
TooferMe Makes an apperance in San Diego County for its first time at the 4th - San Diego Christmas Festival and Pet Fashion Runway. - December 20, 2013 - TooferMe
Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies Offers New Proteases Which Aid in Pet Food Processing & Palatability
Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies has launched a new line of enzymes for the hydrolysis of plant and animal proteins in several applications, including the production of dog and cat foods. In the manufacturing of pet food, enzymes are often used to hydrolyze raw material protein ingredients... - December 19, 2013 - Specialty Enzymes
Earth Heart Founder Profiled in Winter Collection of Inspiring Stories on Top Women Pet Professionals
Vicki Rae Thorne, founder of Earth Heart Inc., profiled in winter collection of inspiring stories about women working in the booming $56 billion dollar pet industry. - December 09, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies Co. Introduces Unique Malting Aid to Reduce Germination Time in Brewing
Specialty Enzymes has released a new malting aid product designed to reduce germination time and improve other malt qualities. According to Specialty Enzymes, SEBMalt STP is applied during barley steeping or germination stages to speed up the malting process. This blend is designed to reduce... - December 05, 2013 - Specialty Enzymes
Pet Holiday Prep: 4 Ways to Get the Family Pet Ready for Guests and Festivities Advises SmartHealth's Pet Care Manager
Don’t forget the pets. With the busy holiday season ahead, remember to include the family's pet care in prepping for friends and family. Here’s four easy ways to make sure Fluffy and Fido put their best paws forward. - November 19, 2013 - SoftPaws
Help Create a Calmer, Safer Halloween for Dogs with Canine Calm from Earth Heart, Inc.
Canine Calm is a safe, affordable, easy solution to help calm dogs overwhelmed by Halloween activities. - October 23, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
New Device Helps Train Parrots to Stop Screaming
A new training device finally solves the problem of pet parrot screaming. - September 25, 2013 - Stop Screaming Polly
Earth Heart Sponsors 2013 GoToRovers.com 5K Fun Run/Walk for Pets to Benefit Tails Humane Society at Backer’s Total Pet Expo
Earth Heart joins GoToRovers.com at Backer’s Total Pet Expo to help Tails Humane Society raise much needed funds. - August 20, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
Vicki Rae Thorne is Named a Finalist for the Women in the Pet Industry Woman of the Year Award
Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN) recognizes extraordinary women, including Vicki Rae Thorne, founder of Earth Heart Inc., in five pet business categories. - August 14, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
Teacher Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Pets in the Classroom grant is now available for the 2013-2014 school year to qualified teachers who apply. - August 01, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
Teacher Grant Program Receives Sizeable Donation
The Pet Care Trust raised over $13,500 at the 24th annual America’s Family Pet Expo. - July 14, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
Pet Portrait Paintings Saving Lives: Artist Melissa Smith Launches a Paintings for Pets Program Donating to Pet Rescue
Dallas Artist Melissa Smith Launches a Paintings for Pets Program Donating to Pet Rescue. - July 01, 2013 - Melissa Smith Art
Allerpaws the Only Once-a-Day Personalized Oral Allergy Spray Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats is Now Available in Canada
Nelco-Vet, a leading veterinary product manufacturer, announces that Allerpaws, the only once-a-day personalized pain free allergy treatment spray for atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats as well as allergen and food testing is now available in Canada. - June 27, 2013 - Allerpaws
Dog Loving Families and Shelters Can Create a "Calm Zone" to Help Ease Dog’s Fears During the 4th of July Fireworks Season with Canine Calm Essential Oil Concentrate
The new Canine Calm concentrate is perfect for adding to room and whole house diffusers and allowing the calming aroma to permeate throughout the home and shelter, putting dogs and dog loving families at ease. - June 25, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
Austrian Startup Launches Peterest - Free Pet Photo Apps
Tractive develops iOS and Android apps and a web platform to upload and browse pet pictures. - June 07, 2013 - Tractive
Local Businesswoman Featured in New Pet Industry Catalog Featuring Top Women Pet Professionals
Local businesswoman, Vicki Rae Thorne, is featured in a spring pet business catalog. For and about women with pet businesses, the Biz Book highlights top women in booming $53 billion dollar pet industry. - May 29, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
Aquatic Life Introduces Three-Stage RO Units-Providing Economical Filtered Water with a Small Footprint
Aquatic Life, LLC has introduced a new reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system, RO Buddie™, which provides economical filtered water using a three-stage system. Using carbon and sediment cartridges with a central membrane, the RO Buddie™ removes harmful substances such as heavy... - May 08, 2013 - Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life Introduces New Programmable XS High PAR LED Marine Fixtures - Generating Natural Aquarium Habitats with a Click of a Mouse
Aquatic Life, LLC has introduced a new line of XS High PAR LED Marine fixtures that operate through the use of built-in controllers that use firmware to control multiple channels of the LED lights from your computer. - May 08, 2013 - Aquatic Life
Dr. Ian Dunbar, the Dog Trainers' Trainer, Announces a New Seminar and Workshop Tour for the East Coast in June 2013
Dr. Ian Dunbar will give a series of dog training seminars and workshops on the East Coast in June 2013. Dr. Dunbar is peerless in the field of pet dog training and behavior and has been hugely influential in the rise of positive dog training methods that are enjoyable and effective for the entire family. As a seasoned presenter who has performed at hundreds of events, his seminars and workshops are uniquely educational and enjoyable, and they often sell out. - April 30, 2013 - Dr. Ian Dunbar