On August 1, 2012, the kick off began for the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge wherein 50 animal shelters compete in a three-month long competition to increase adoptions and win a part of the over $500,000 in ASPCA prize grants, including a $100,000 grand prize.
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Ruff Wear, producer of high performance dog gear, has announced new products for their fall and winter line that will be available at pet specialty and outdoor retailers starting in August.
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Distinctive Assets, a Los Angeles based niche marketing company that offers celebrity placement, product introduction, and branding opportunities in the entertainment industry, has revealed one Vibrant Pets as one of the companies being used in its latest gift bag.
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In June of 2009, Laurie Eno began The Daily Corgi with one goal: tell true life Corgi stories. One dog at a time, one day at a time, she soon learned that behind every Corgi is a person yearning to brag about their dog, and beyond that a lot of people the world over eager to read about it.
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For anyone who has ever been in a twitter chat room or at a twitter party, from time to time, one may want to temporarily unfollow someone they find "annoying" and then re-follow them again after a predetermined period of time. Enter the new Twitter DogHouse app.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products has teamed with Fetch...for pets! to bring a new line of super hero inspired line of dog apparel, toys, and plush dogs to Petco.
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The John Paul Pet pet care company recently revealed a partnership has been formed with Lone Star Pet Supply, a distribution company based in Texas that has been servicing the southern region of the United States since 1952.
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AspenBio Pharma, Inc., recently announced the execution of an exclusive worldwide license agreement with a major international health company, which will provide licensing and sub-licensing rights to AspenBio's animal health portfolio.
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The Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) officials and the American Pet Products Association (APPA) have announced the Global Pet Expo 2013 will take place February 20 through February 22, 2013, in Orlando, Florida.
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The National Canine Cancer Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to eliminating Cancer as a major health issue in dogs, has revealed a blood test that will detect cancer in dogs.
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Zuke's, a company located in Durango, Colorado, and manufacturer of natural treats and chews for dogs and cats, has introduced a new look and new products to their line.
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Filmmaker and actress Jessi Badami announced the production of a feature-length documentary, Mall Dogs, due to be completed in the spring of 2013.
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Boise, Idaho based Pets Best Insurance, one of the nation's leading pet health insurance agencies, took a dive into some of its fascinating pet data, spun out a comical dog-centric "infographic" and is inviting pet owners to share the entertaining content for a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card.
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The non-profit grant making organization arm of Planet Dog, the Planet Dog Foundation, recently announced the recipients of $25,000 in new grants to a total of eight canine service organizations.
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The third annual GREENIES Pet Oral Health Event has been announced by PETCO and GREENIES. The event will take place at Petco stores nationwide on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, August 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Jackie Bouchard used to write reports, newsletters, and presentations as part of her work as a Market Intelligence Analyst. While she loved the writing part, it was the trapped-in-the-corporate-hamster-wheel part she could do without. So she began working on a novel in her spare time. Eventually she scampered free of the hamster wheel, and now focuses on writing full time.
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New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc., has announced the Natural Products Expo East to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, September 19-22, 2012.
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TPPC TV, a new media company for pet people that includes web television, radio, blog, and community presently has an open casting call for authors, pet bloggers, rescuers, and more.
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Hairy Putter is a Cairn Terrier that lives on the Mendocino Coast in northern California and the voice of the Hairy's Blog. The official Director of Barketing for Mendocino Country, Inc., Hairy writes first-paw accounts and reviews of his experiences at pet-friendly establishments and locations. Each of his reviews is based on the establishment's ability and effort to "cause lots of tail wagging satisfaction and ability to fulfill a canine's desires."
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