Aideen O'Mara has opened the Urban Tails Pet Resort in Dubai, complete with plasma televisions in all of the dog suites, air-conditioned rooms and an onsite gym. Webcams are conveniently placed all over the resort so owners can catch up with their furry friends. And classical music echoes throughout the communal areas of the resort to "promote calmness," O'Mara said.
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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., recently announced their new media and merchandising corporate communication Vice President. Jeanne Meyer will be working with the senior management team to lead, develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy for the company's media and merchandising businesses. Meyer will report directly to President and COO, Lisa Gersh.
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My Doggy Genius has released a new DVD series and EBook, featuring over 50 indoor games and challenges for pet owners to enjoy with their dogs - with no training required for pets or for their owners.
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With the assistance of an anonymous gift of $100,000 from an Indianapolis woman, pets in financially struggling households in the Indianapolis area will be able to receive basic veterinary care from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. Elanco Companion Health matched the $100,000 donation.
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Big Apple Pet Supply has introduced a new line of organic dog toys in an effort to promote products that are healthier and safer for pets. These toys are touted to be 100 percent environmentally friendly.
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Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., in partnership with the American Kennel Club, have offered some tips to keep your dog happy and healthy when riding in the car. The tips were response to a study conducted by the Hartford, sponsor of the AKC Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy programs, and the American Kennel Club (AKC).
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A new GPS-locator called SecuraPAL® is the latest product to hit the market in the pet locating technology sector. SecuraPAL® (Pet Automated Locator) will send owners both a text message and email if their pet escapes from their yard/premises.
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The American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association are establishing the Partnership for Preventive Pet Healthcare, a campaign to raise the importance of regular veterinary exams within both the profession and the pet-owning public.
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Amy Shojai is the award-winning author of 23 nonfiction pet books that cover furry babies to old-fogies, first aid to natural healing, and behavior/training to Chicken Soup-icity. Amy is a nationally recognized authority on cat and dog behavior and care.
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The Hydro Family toy line offers dogs chewing fun, while they stayed hydrated and protected from warm weather. Hugs Pet Products offers three choices in their new toy line, consisting of the Hydro Bone, Hydro Ball and Hydro Saucer.
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Thursday, Animal Health Institute proudly presents "Celebrity Pet Night" on Capitol Hill. Yes, the Capitol Hill. Lawmakers will greet the likes of French bulldog, Bodie, star of the movie Due Date. In the movie, Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey, Jr., are bawdy buddies and Bodie plays Sonny the Pooch.
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Tennessee-based Hollywood Feed has acquired All About Pets, another Tennessee-based business. The acquisition will force the closure of three All About Pets stores that are in close proximity to the Hollywood Feed locations.
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In celebration of National Pet Health Insurance Month, petMD.com, an online resource for pet health information, has released its new Pet Insurance Center.
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Lorie Huston has been a veterinarian for over 20 years, is an experienced blogger, published writer, and is knowledgeable in social media and search engine optimization. She is the author of two blogs: Pet Health Care Gazette, which focuses on pet health and pet care and Social Savvy Pets, a blog dealing with social media, blogging and SEO for pet professionals.
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More than 165 exhibitors that range from retailers and veterinarians to groomers and trainers are expected to be at the First Annual New England Pet Expo scheduled for 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Sept 24. at the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Mass.
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With the funding for shelters decreasing and the demand for them increasing, a solution simply had to be found. Chris Ruben, founder and CEO of AdoptAShelter.com, came up with a solution.
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With nearly 1,200 PetSmart stores across the country and in Canada participating, PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend was a huge success.
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Designer and manufacturer of advanced foam sleep solutions, Sleep Innovations, unveiled a new line of memory foam products for pets including beds, mats in unique shapes and sizes, and comfortable crate mats.
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Best Friends Animal Society magazine recently reviewed the book The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer: Lessons on Living and Dying from my Canine Brother by Doug Koktavy.
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