Mzinga, a provider of social intelligence solutions, services, and analytics that help improve business performance, announced that the company will operate the newly designed PETCO.com online community.
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The Hartz Mountain Corporation, a manufacturer of pet products, announced that it will use Examiner.com’s advertising platform, Examiner Connect, to promote information on pet health.
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The Pet Industry Advisory will hold its Second Annual Health and Wellness For Companion Animals conference on June 22-24 at the Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suite Hotel.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized PETCO as an "Energy Star" leader for reducing energy consumption by more than 10 percent across its building portfolio. The company's efforts have prevented more than 30,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from entering the atmosphere.
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Dr. David Haworth's first day on the job as CEO and president of the Morris Animal Foundation began Monday. His duties include overseeing the 62-year-old nonprofit's efforts to advance health and welfare research that protects, treats and cures companion animals, horses and wildlife worldwide.
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Wisteria Goldens, top breeders of English Cream Golden Retrievers since 2004, has recently introduced the Puppy Prep Academy to aid new puppy owners in training their pets.
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Pet Product News International is preparing for its annual Editors’ Choice Awards in which they highlight new and innovative pet products. Pet companies may submit as many products as they would like, but should keep in mind that the publication is looking for only groundbreaking, new products, including those that have been reformulated or redesigned.
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Executive, philanthropist, educator, and animal rights activist Arthur E. Benjamin announced the launch of a national social media campaign to raise much needed funds for animal rescue efforts and disaster relief in Joplin, MO.
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PetTravelCenter.com, an online community that provides worldwide resources for pet-friendly hotels, attractions, airline pet policies, pet travel tips, veterinarians, and pet travel products added Sherpa Pet Group Products on its site.
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Social networking seems to be everywhere right now, but there has yet to be networking platform for pets themselves. On the new site http://www.virtualpetwork.com, users sign up for an account/ cutomized profile as their pet (dog, cat, ferret, guinea pig, etc).
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Pet Life Radio, a pet podcast and WiFi radio network, introduces the podcast “A Super Smiley Adventure,” hosted by Actress and Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Coach, Megan Blake and broadcast on Pet Life Radio.
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Pet owners who use Petplan for their pet insurance will be happy to know that a portion of the money they provide to pay for a policy sale and renewal is donated to animal welfare causes across the country.
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A portion of the June 18 proceeds from author Kelly Preston's book signing of "Real Dogs Don't Whisper" at the Rolling Hills Pet Hospital in San Diego will go to help support charitable groups focused on finding homes for pets without families.
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There are 77.5 million dog owners in the U.S. and millions of them play the lottery. Lucky Dog Lottery, LLC., a California-based company, has decided to capitalize on this opportunity by offering its new fun and engaging game, Lucky Dog Lottery, that allows dogs to choose their owners' lottery numbers for them.
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In recognition of Adopt-A-Cat Month, Ecco Bella, a natural beauty company providing organic personal beauty products that are not tested on animals, is offering $10 and $20 gift certificates during June as an incentive to those who provide a home to shelter cats.
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has established the $500,000 ASPCA Disaster Fund and is accepting disaster grant applications from qualified shelters and other animal welfare organizations in states affected by or responding to recent severe weather incidents.
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