The American Pet Products Association (APPA), formed in 1958 and the leading not-for-profit trade association of over 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers, recently promoted four of its staff members. Read more...
WeArePetNation.com, a website for pet lovers that first launched shortly over a year ago, announced a re-launch of the site along with a blog, store, and the publication of their first original e-book entitled Stories of Unconditional Love, Lessons and Laughter. Read more...
Myrtle Beach Media, an Internet marketing company and full-service advertising agency located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announced a website geared for pet travelers to the tourist-based town. Read more...
As the days grow shorter and the dark lasts longer, visibility becomes an increased concern for dog owners. In order to promote night time safety, EzyDog introduces Blaze Orange to their line up of top selling collars and harnesses.
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As the Managing Editor of Mousebreath Magazine, Karen Nichols is a professional cat herder. Mousebreath is touted as a lifestyle magazine "by cats, for cats and cat lovers," so keeping the team of feline contributors focused on writing, product testing and video production - not naps - is a full-time job for her.
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Buy A Shirt Help A Dog launches new line of unique, fun and entertaining t-shirts for dog lovers that help dogs in need! An unprecedented $10, or one-third, of the price of each Buy A Shirt Help A Dog shirt sold will be donated to a non-profit dog related charity. Read more...
The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation (TVMF) announced its 2011 Texas Animal Hall of Fame inductees recently. With 10 nominations in three different categories (hero, professional, and companion), TVMF Foundation Trustees chose one winner from each category.
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The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the world's largest organization devoted to exclusively representing the business, regulatory, and legislative interests of the United States animal feed industry and its suppliers, announced it will hold the 2012 Petfood Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on January 24, 2012.
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Legendary TV Host Supporting Anti-Circus Legislation; Once a fixture on primetime TV, former Price Is Right host, Bob Barker is returning for his ninth time to guest on the nationally syndicated Animal Radio program.
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The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) of Washington, D.C., issued alerts late last week regarding proposals affecting pet stores in one part of New York and all of Nebraska.
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Three small business owners share about working in the pet industry. The companies include K9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel, Zoom Room, and Three Dog Bakery.
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The Best Friends Animal Society board of directors has elected S. Louise Phanstiel as their new chair. Phanstiel will replace John Fripp, who is retiring and also served as chief financial officer of the society.
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The Adventures of Tintin, an animated 3D film opening December 21, 2011, nationwide in theaters across America from Paramount Pictures, has teamed up with Purina Dog Chow brand dog food in a promotional effort to benefit three service and therapy dog organizations.
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Natural Balance Pet Food has been awarded the Pet Product News International 2011 Editors' Choice Award for its ALPHA Dog & Cat Formulas. With more than 300 products received by the publication for review in 2011, the winning products were judged on innovation, design, and function.
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Headroom Limited, Inc., a woman owned business engaged in manufacturing and marketing effective and humane companion animal care products today announced that it has further strengthened its worldwide BooBooLoon inflatable protective pet recovery collar network by partnering with a new exclusive distributor, Fortesan S.p.A. of Fossano, Italy.
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Two new e-newsletters have been announced and will be sent out to policyholders and other opt-in pet owners from Boise, Idaho-based Pets Best Insurance company.
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Vacationing dog owners who wish to have a pet sitter take care of their canine(s) while away will soon have access to a local pet sitting service matching service via Facebook.
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The Winn Feline Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1968 that supports studies to improve cat health, recently hired Maureen Walsh as their CEO. Walsh will focus on brand awareness building and expanding the foundation's outreach efforts to veterinary professionals, researchers, and fanciers.
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Visit All Things Dog Blog where Carrie Boyko reveals, "My pack of high-spirited dogs teaches me every day how to be a better pack leader." When Carrie began her blogging journey, her goal was to share tips and ideas for making my readers' life with dogs easier and more enjoyable.
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Mishka, a "talking" dog whose videos on YouTube have merited over 200 million views, is the new "spokesdog" in a Purina ad that will air during the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day. The show is being presented by Purina and will air on NBC-TV immediately following the annual Macy's parade. Read more...