Matthew Liebman contributes to a group blog for the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and is an advocate for animal rights. Liebman is a staff attorney at the ALDF, where he works in the Litigation Program
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Social Media Ventures, Inc. announced it has renewed its marketing agreement with Vladae, the World Famous Russian Dog Wizard, to market its recently redesigned social networking site, www.PetsPlaces.com and its new daily deal site, www.PetInThe.Net.
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Global Pet Foods, a Canadian pet store chain with more than 140 locations, has entered the U.S. market with the opening of two stores in Connecticut.
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After more than 300,000 votes cast nationwide, eight finalists have selected in the first ever American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, with the winner being awarded the title of American Hero Dog. The Hero Dog Awards will be broadcast on the Hallmark Channel Nov. 11.
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The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) has announced that they will be holding their annual, nationwide campaign Presents 4 Pets program to help dogs and cats that live in shelters or are a part of rescue groups.
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Last year over 4,000 people and their furry and feathered friends attended the Lowcountry Paws & Claws Pet Expo, which is growing into the premier pet event for Charleston, S.C. and the surrounding areas.
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4 Paws Holistic opened last fall and is increasing staff and product offerings. The store sells natural, organic pet products and holistic food and treats.
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Freshpet, a manufacturer and marketer of fresh, refrigerated dog food, has launched a national television campaign, developed by Darling Advertising Agency.
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The Partnership for Food Protection and the Food & Drug Administration announced the launch of the Pet Event Tracking Network (PETNet). It is a secure, web-based information exchange and alert system that will allow FDA and federal and state agencies to share initial information about pet-food related incidents.
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SensTech, an Arizona biotech company focused on humane animal population management, has developed a birth control option for dogs called Chemspay. Dr. Loretta Mayer developed the drug that can be administered orally or injected.
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Happy Pet Products, a pet product retailer, recently announced that they have acquired the stock and intellectual property rights to Underworld's complete range of products including the well-respected Komodo reptile product range, an extensive specialist aquatics range, and Critters Choice homes and accessories for small animals.
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After retiring from their corporate jobs two years ago, John and JeenAnn Carrigan choose not to rest on their laurels. Rather they decided to pursue their dream of opening and operating a pet boarding and grooming business, an endeavor that requires them to work even harder than they did before they retired.
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World's Best Cat Litter (@bestcatlitter) is holding its GiveLitter campaign. Thousands of pounds of much-needed cat litter are being donated to A.D.O.P.T Pet Shelter in Illinois, Homeward Pet in Washington, and Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons in New York.
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Nestle Purina PetCare Company has issued a recall on a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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DERMagic Skin Care for Animals today announced winning 1st Place in the Pet Product News International "2011 Retailer's Top Pick". Its popular and recently introduced Organic Skin Rescue Shampoo Bar was the star of the Grooming Products category.
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COIT, the cleaning products and services supplier based in San Francisco, launched a "Pet Services Program" to ensure that homes remain a healthy environment for the whole family.
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Barkwheats Dog Products has reintroduced its line of grain-free, wheat-free buckwheat dog biscuits under the name "Barkwheats Bakehouse." Officials said the name change aims to diffuse any confusion some consumers might have had with the old name, Barkwheats Dog Biscuits.
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Moochie & Co., a specialty pet product retailer, adds two full-sized stores in Penn. One store is housed in the Ross Park Mall and the other in South Hills Village in Pittsburgh. The company has locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
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Warren London has released a Neon collection for their dog nail polish line. Warren London has developed the only patented water based nail polish pen that is safe for dogs.
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Using treats such as dog biscuits or even pieces of cheese are common practices to encourage pets to behave. PetSafe has provided yet another way to treat pets with their newest product launch, Lickety Stik. This product demonstrates a new and economical way to treat pets.
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