The World Pet Association, Hikari USA, and other pet-related businesses donated resources to the Pet Care Trust during America's Family Pet Expo, held April 15-17 in Orange County, California, and July 8-10 in Puyallup, Washington, in an effort to raise funds for the Pet Care Trust's Pets in the Classroom grant program. Over $1250 was raised to help teachers enhance their classrooms and curriculum through classroom pets.
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PupGear Corporation, inventors of the original dog potty category and pioneers in the stain and odor category, announced the product launch of Roll 'n' Go Anytime Dog Potty during SuperZoo 2011
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Some dog owners dread going on vacation. There's fear, followed by guilt, as they wonder if their precious pups are happy and well cared for. Now, doggie parents can buy peace of mind with a unique dog boarding service.
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Bell Rock Growers, a San Marcos, Calif.-based grower and supplier of green nutrition products for pets, has a new product called Pet Greens Lil' Treats, the first and only dog treats made with organic wheat grass.
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Some 300 search-and-rescue dogs, service dogs, and therapy dogs who served during the 9/11 terrorist attacks were recognized during the American Humane Association's "10th Anniversary Tribute to the Hero Dogs of 9/11" at the National Arts Club in New York City.
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Dog Gone Smart Pet Products, a nanotechnology-based pet products company, will will debut its new advanced technology pet beds, apparel, and accessories at Superzoo, the national show for pet retailers, September 13-15 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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Kathy Hart and Ray Nocera are literally catering to pets. Both owners of Bones-n-Scones in Palm Springs and Palm Desert respectively, have stocked their stores with healthy, fun treats and food for pets.
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The nation's largest publisher of industry research, IBISWorld has noticed the increase growth of the pet care industry and responded to it. There are nine recognized categories under the pet care industry umbrella, and recently, IBISWorld expanded its market research report collection to cover them all.
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For 30 years, Larry Mutschler has provided four east coast states with competitive products and exceptional customer service. 2011 Pet Business Retailer of the Year, The Concord Pet Foods and Supplies chain gives bigger pet retail stores a run for their money.
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Founder and president of the Handicapped Pets Foundation and HandicappedPets.com, Mark Robinson, will speak at BizConNH 2011 on Oct. 1 in Peterborough, NH.
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TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, today announced the results of its pet travel survey of more than 1,100 U.S. animal-owners, revealing that pets today are vacation veterans.
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As a part of the "Pets Love Walmart" campaign for the month of September, whenever a QR Code on any package of Pedigree Brand dog food sold at Walmart is scanned with a smart phone, Pedigree will donate a bowl of dog food to an animal shelter.
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All American Pet Company, Inc., makers of natural, premium dog food brands...and pet wellness products, has received approvals from national retailers, potentially allowing our products to be sold in 15,000 national locations based on current vendor approval agreements.
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The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the first annual Pet Industry's Top to Top Conference.
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With nearly $500,000 of financial support from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, recent research discovered that while many human rescuers are showing respiratory health problems a decade later after the 9/11 terrorists attacks, their canine colleagues have had minimal setbacks, according to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine 9/11 Medical Surveillance study.
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Imperial Capital Group of Toronto, a private equity firm, has acquired Nutri-Vet, LLC, Idaho-based owner of Nutri-Vet and Best Pet Health brands.
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Andrea Arden is currently on Animal Planet's shows Underdog to Wonderdog, Dogs101, and Cats101. She was the trainer for The Pet Department, FX's Emmy award winning daily show, and appears regularly on The Today Show. Her appearances also include 20/20, Dateline NBC, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Live with Regis & Kelly, The View, CBS News, CNN, Fox, PBS, Fox News, and Lifetime, as well as numerous radio shows.
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The FamilyPet network, which includes popular companies like Petsitting.com and Localdogwalker.com, recently launched its latest endeavor, Coupaw.com. The company will officially introduce the service at the nation's top pet retailer convention in Las Vegas, SuperZoo 2011.
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