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• Online Pet Boutique to Host Unique Dog Fashion Shows at Lifestyles -- A Woman's Show
  Petendipity.com, a luxury online pet boutique, will host two 'Doggie Fashion Shows' at the Lifestyles - A Woman's Show event.
  Author: Umberto Capello - Date: July 1, 2004



• 15th annual America’s Family Pet Expo at the Orange County Fairgrounds
  There is so much that’s new in the entertainment line up at the 15th annual America’s Family Pet Expo at the Orange County Fairgrounds.
  Author: Umberto Capello - Date: July 1, 2004



• Aspen Pet Products Selects Logility Voyager Solutions to Streamline Its Supply Chain
  Logility, Inc., a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, today announced that Aspen Pet Products, a private manufacturer of high quality pet care products, has selected Logility Voyager Solutions to improve inventory management, increase forecast accuracy and enable collaboration between sales and marketing.
  Author: Elize Widler - Date: July 1, 2004



• Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show at Dorton Arena on the NC State Fairgrounds
  Another wild and exotic time is set for the weekend of September 4th and 2nd at the Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show at Dorton Arena on the NC State Fairgrounds. This is the shows 6th year in Raleigh and it will be our biggest yet with 145 breeder booths and displays.
  Author: Curtis Mckay - Date: July 1, 2004



• Criminal offenses for the illegal sale and possession of endangered species and native Virginia wildlife
  Three men have been charged in relation to a search warrant that was executed on Animal Adventures, a pet store located on Lee Highway in Bristol, Virginia.
  Author: Curtis Mckay - Date: July 1, 2004



• Primates Seized in High-Profile Cruelty Case Finally Cleared to Leave BC for Texas Sanctuary
  This week BC SPCA officials will transport four Barbary macaques across the border to Blaine, Washington, where they will be met to begin a journey to Sparks, Nevada. There the primates will enter a federal quarantine centre in preparation for transfer to their permanent home at the Wild Animal Orphanage in San Antonio, Texas.
  Author: Curtis Mckay - Date: July 1, 2004



• Exotic pet owners warned over salmonella risk
  The Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Liam Donaldson,today issued a warning to theowners of snakes, lizards, terrapins and other reptiles about the risk of contracting salmonella from their pets.
  Author: Elize Widler - Date: July 1, 2004



• First Aid Rediness Key to Pet Ownership
  Pet owners today take their 'parenting' skills seriously when it comes to their animals—and with more than 64 million households reporting pet ownership, the need to educate consumers on comprehensive dog and cat healthcare has become essential. Treatments are widely available to savvy pet owners who want to protect their animals.
  Author: Elize Widler - Date: July 1, 2004



• The VPI Avian & Exotic Pet Plan covers birds and a variety of exotic pets
  National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America members can now purchase Veterinary Pet Insurance plans at a group discount.
  Author: Elize Widler - Date: July 1, 2004



• Man Falls Ill After Buying Pets From Exotic Pet Store
  An Indiana man is being treated for a pox-like virus. The man became ill after he brought home two sick prairie dogs which he bought at an Illinois pet store that specializes in wild and exotic pets.
  Author: Curtis Mckay - Date: July 1, 2004



• Over 40,000 pet owners join BBC ONE's survey to provide valuable information to scientists
  The nation has gone pet crazy, after Rolf Harris and Kate Humble invited pet owners throughout the UK to Test Your Pet on BBC ONE.
  Author: Marcia Stanek - Date: June 30, 2004



• PETCO - Foundation's annual 'Spring a Pet' fundraiser
  Customers, vendors and associates of PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. once again demonstrated their compassion for animals by giving generously to the PETCO Foundation's annual 'Spring a Pet' fundraiser.
  Author: Claire Caron - Date: June 30, 2004



• PETCO Foundation's Fundraiser Will Aid More Than 1,900 Animal Welfare Organizations
  Continuing their efforts to create better lives for companion animals everywhere, the PETCO Foundation will hold their annual 'Spring a Pet' fundraiser to raise money to assist animal welfare groups in PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. store communities across the country.
  Author: Claire Caron - Date: June 30, 2004



• Alert To Pet Owners During National Poison Prevention Week
  The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is sending a nationwide alert to pet owners during National Poison Prevention Week about common human medications that can be dangerous and even deadly to pets.
  Author: Elena Lowery - Date: June 30, 2004



• PETCO offers how-to tips to make your trip more pleasant for you and your pet
  As the weather warms, school winds down and families begin to make their vacation plans, more and more people are contemplating taking their pets along with them on their summer outings.
  Author: Kate Forrester - Date: June 30, 2004



• Animal Cruelty IS Family Violence
  The theme for this year’s Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week is Animal Cruelty IS Family Violence. This week is designed to raise the awareness of people nationwide about the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence.
  Author: Elena Lowery - Date: June 30, 2004



• Pethealth Inc. and PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. Announce Extension of their Strategic Alliance Agreement
  Pethealth Inc., today announced that it and PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. one of Pethealth’s key strategic alliance partners have agreed to extend their strategic alliance for up to three more years. Further terms were not announced.
  Author: Simone Wood - Date: June 30, 2004



• Pethealth Inc. Announces New Radio Advertising Campaign to Promote its 24PetWatch Microchip Identification Network
  Pethealth Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pethealth Inc., launched this week its first radio campaign in Ontario to promote its 24PetWatch microchip and pet registry program.
  Author: Leslie Piotrovski - Date: June 30, 2004



• Pooping pets pose pollution predicament
  When Daisy and Digger dally on their daily doggie walks, they produce a surprising amount of bacteria-filled waste, adding up to as much as 150 tons a day in Washington alone.
  Author: Sally Potter - Date: June 30, 2004



• Post-op Pets Soothe Post-Surgery Patients
  Adult surgical patients at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center will now have their own teddy bears to hug, thanks to a community service sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women - Bergen County Section. NCJW provides these 'Post-op Pets' to local hospitals to distribute to adult patients following surgery.
  Author: Marcia Stanek - Date: June 30, 2004



• Dogs are crowned Britain's cleverest group of pets but a parrot that can sew takes individual title
  The results are in from BBC ONE's Test Your Pet survey and pet IQ Tests.
  Author: Sally Potter - Date: June 30, 2004



• Enter Pets & Pals Photo Contest for a Chance to Win $10,000
  Some say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Well, if your photo showcases the unique talents of your pet or highlights the bond between pets and kids, it could be worth $10,000.
  Author: Elena Lowery - Date: June 30, 2004



• Shure Pets, The Premier Direct Seller of Pet Products
  As the confetti is swept up and the noise makers are put away for another year, it’s time to look at how you can keep those fresh New Year’s resolutions. If one on your list is to pursue your passion for pets, Shure Pets has just the business opportunity for you.
  Author: Elena Lowery - Date: June 30, 2004



• Southeast Volusia Humane Society to Hold 13th Festival For Pets
  On April 3, 2004, the Southeast Volusia Humane Society in New Smyrna Beach, FL, is having their 13th Annual Festival for Pets.
  Author: Sally Potter - Date: June 30, 2004



• Greg Owens and PetFriendly.com awarded top honors by the American Association of Web Masters
  Pet Friendly, Inc. - The American Association of Webmasters presented PetFriendly.com, and it’s Webmaster, Greg S. Owens, with its prestigious Gold Award for excellent design, layout, quality content and information.
  Author: Simone Wood - Date: June 30, 2004



• Tour For Life arrives in Maricopa County to save shelter pets
  In an effort to find the best adoptive homes for cats and dogs, North Shore Animal League America, in conjunction with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, brings its brightly-colored 35-foot-long mobile adoption unit to Phoenix as part of its Fourth Annual Tour for Life®.
  Author: Bernice Belfour - Date: June 30, 2004



• Health Department and the Vernon Hills Police Department Offer Microchip Clinic for Pets
  Countless dogs and cats are lost due to lack of proper identification. To address this concern, Animal Control of the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center and the Vernon Hills Police Department will host a microchip clinic on Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Vernon Hills Police Department located at 754 N. Lakeview Parkway, one block south of Route 60 on Lakeview Road, in Vernon Hills.
  Author: Sally Potter - Date: June 30, 2004



• U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announces Seven New Puppies Born at Canine Center
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert C. Bonner is pleased to announce that seven black Labrador Retriever puppies were born yesterday, May 4, at the CBP Canine Enforcement Training Center.
  Author: Kate Forrester - Date: June 30, 2004



• Healthy food and exercise incentives: Wellness products for pets
  The way to the heart is through the stomach Dog owners know they can take the heart of their four-legged friend by storm with a tasty titbit. House cats can also be most effectively tempted out from behind the fire with a delicacy.
  Author: Elena Lowery - Date: June 30, 2004



• Home 4 The Holidays Pet Adoption Drive Shatters 200,000 Goal
  More than a quarter-million animals will now have a happier new year, as a result of the international Home 4 The Holidays adoption campaign, sponsored by PETCO Animals Supplies, Inc., The Iams Company, PETCO Foundation and Helen Woodward Animal Center.
  Author: Bernice Belfour - Date: June 30, 2004



• International forum for pet supplies experts
  Over 22,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries travelled to Nürnberg for the last Interzoo in 2002. Most of the visitors came from Germany, but many market players also travelled from Italy, France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria and Great Britain.
  Author: Simone Wood - Date: June 30, 2004



• Interzoo 2004: World's biggest platform for pet supplies
  Interzoo 2004 opens its doors again in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany from 13-16 May 2004. The preparations for the 28th International Trade Fair for Pet Supplies have started with the mailing of the application documents to over 2,000 potential exhibitors worldwide.
  Author: Simone Wood - Date: June 30, 2004



• National pet toy manufacturing company goes global with expanded product line and eCommerce website
  After 12 years of manufacturing and supplying major mass retailers with cotton rope dog toys, Pet Friendly, Inc. has expanded its product line to include a wide variety of unique, patented pet products, including two-story dog houses, hand-crafted pet beds, dog breed owner’s guides, all-natural pet treats and private-label pet shampoos.
  Author: Simone Wood - Date: June 30, 2004



• National Pet Week, Salutes People and Pets, A Loving Bond
  More than 58 million households in the United States have a dog, cat, bird or other companion animal within their walls. During National Pet Week, May 2-8, 2004, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Auxiliary to the AVMA, along with pet owners and corporations celebrate what the more than 150 million companion animals do for us every day.
  Author: Leslie Piotrovski - Date: June 30, 2004



• Notorious Pet Dumping Episode drew National headlines
  Capital District region and western Massachusetts and Vermont, funds paid by the defendant in an animal burial scheme in Saratoga County that victimized thousands of pet owners.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 26, 2004



• Pet Sitters International sponsers Super Pet Expo
  Super Pet Expo is pleased to announce that Pet Sitters International has become a sponsor of Super Pet Expo.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 26, 2004



• Three out of four pet owners are aware of online pet stores
  According to a new e-Visory Report released by leading marketing information provider The NPD Group, Inc. and Media Metrix , 75% of pet owners who access the Internet are aware of online pet stores, up from 55% in September 1999. Twenty-seven percent have shopped at an online pet store, while 14% made an actual purchase at an online pet store.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 26, 2004



• Halo makes Fanta-Seeds even better
  Halo's Fanta-seeds healthy foods for pet birds is even more delicious than ever before and brand new packaging makes Fanta-Seeds even more FANTASTIC.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 25, 2004



• Leaving your dog with a foster parent
  The day might come when you have to leave your dog with someone for an extended period of time. This can happen to anyone -- and it has happened to soldiers who recently have served in the American military.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• More than 260,000 pets find homes as a result of International Program
  More than a quarter-million animals will now have a happier new year, as a result of the international Home 4 The Holidays adoption campaign, sponsored by PETCO Animals Supplies, Inc., The Iams Company, PETCO Foundation and Helen Woodward Animal Center.

  According to Helen Woodward Animal Center, creators of the event that began in San Diego in 1999, approximately 261,839 animals were adopted during the drive. The event ran from November 10 to January 4, and actress Diane Keaton once again served as celebrity spokesperson for the campaign.

  "Each year, more and more people choose to give the gift of life by adopting shelter animals," Mike Arms, President of Helen Woodward and founder of the program, said. "This year, with 1,316 adoption centers participating worldwide, Home 4 The Holidays shattered last year's total of 180,000 adoptions, and exceeded our stated goal of 200,000 animals in homes for this campaign."

  Petfinder.com, the nation's largest online database of adoptable animals, joined the campaign for the second year, helping to broaden the number of participating shelters.

  "This is simply a tremendous success," Petfinder.com President Betsy Saul said. "As more attention is given to shelter animals, clearly more people are realizing that they can find a loving family pet, who will provide a lifetime of devoted companionship, right in their own neighborhoods."

  PETCO Foundation Director Paul Jolly agreed.

  "We are constantly amazed at the growth and continued success of this annual campaign," Jolly said. "We can only hope that the attention and publicity given the program will translate into year-round increases in adoptions at all shelters."

  In an effort to encourage adoptions, PETCO offers adoption gift booklets to new pet parents to help them get started with all the supplies and services their new family member requires. As part of the gift booklet, The Iams Company provided a free meal of Iams or Eukanuba to each adopted pet. The sponsors are committed to ensuring that the pets stay in their new homes for a lifetime of holiday seasons. In and effort to provide support to the new pet families, The Iams Company provided them with a New Dog or New Cat Careguide as well as access to an online new pet owner care center, email updates with advice on raising a happy, healthy pet, and continuing education on their pet's breed, life stage and lifestyle.

  "The Iams Company is proud of its partnership with Helen Woodward Animal Center, PETCO, the PETCO Foundation and shelters throughout the world," said Amy Newkirk, Marketing Manager for Iams. "We're glad to be there as these families take their new pets not only Home 4 the Holidays, but home for life."

  "Home 4 The Holidays is only possible because of our partners: PETCO, Iams and the PETCO Foundation," Arms said. "Many of the participating shelters and rescue groups operate on tight budgets, and our partners make this all possible by putting their money where it really counts."

  More than 1,300 rescue groups and animal shelters took part in this year's Home 4 The Holidays campaign. Since its inception in 1999, Home 4 The Holidays has accounted for more than 565,000 pet adoptions.

  PETCO is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food and supplies. It operates more than 650 neighborhood stores in 43 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading destination for on-line pet food and supplies at www.petco.com. The PETCO Foundation, PETCO's non-profit organization, has raised more than $15 million since inception in 1999 and offered assistance to more than 1,900 non-profit grassroots animal welfare organizations from around the nation.

  For more than 50 years, The Iams Company has enhanced the well being of dogs and cats by providing world-class quality foods. Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where "people help animals and animals help people". Petfinder.com is an online pet adoption source, partnering with approximately 7,000 animal welfare organizations nationwide to find homes for orphaned animals.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004




• National Association of Professional Pet Sitters sponsers Super Pet Expo
  Super Pet Expo announced today a partnership with National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• New Survey Shows America's Love Affair With Their Pets Stronger Than Ever
  If you think the country is going to the dogs- you're right. It's going to the dogs- and the cats and fish and iguanas. According to The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association , Americans own more pets than ever before. In fact, there are more pets than people in the U.S. And, as a show of their affection, American spending on pets has nearly doubled, despite the recent sluggish economy. Responding to this trend are manufacturers and service providers that are offering more lavish pet products and services than ever before.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: May 8, 2005



• Pet loss therapist helps pet owners deal with grief
  American pet owners have spent more than $5 billion on veterinary bills every year since 1997. Medical options for pets are almost as abundant as they are for humans, and the rate of specialists in the veterinary field has risen significantly over the past 20 years. Many people purchase insurance plans for their pets as well as their families. Obviously, the role pets play in the family unit is at an all-time high, and consequently, so are the feelings of grief upon their deaths.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• American Humane Association Campaign designed to get lost pets homes
  Drive through any neighborhood in the nation and you'll see them fluttering in the wind: lost pet signs nailed to sign posts and taped to convenience store windows. These signs often include the name of the lost pet, a physical description, sometimes a picture, and even a reward. But in reality, what are the chances this loved family pet will ever make it home again?
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: October 2, 2005



• APPMA combs through pet grooming do’s and dont's
  Grooming your pets doesn't have to be as frustrating and unpleasant as you may think. Rather, it can be an enjoyable way to spend time with your pet while keeping them happy and healthy.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• Petco Store quarantined, company has history of problems
  A San Francisco Bay area pet store has been quarantined. A county health department ordered the Petco store in Redwood City, CA to stop selling birds, following the discovery of psittacosis, a potentially fatal bird disease that can be transferred to humans. A bird tested positive for the disease after it was purchased a few weeks ago by someone concerned that it was sick.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• Awolpet.com launches lost pet service based on rabies ID
  Beginning in mid-March, 2000, pet owners will have access to the first and only nationwide pet protection service to develop an easy to use search and retrieval system (patent pending) to reunite a lost pet with its owner, AWOLPET.com will provide a convenient, accurate and affordable way to give pet owners peace of mind and reduce the risk of pets becoming lost forever.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• CatsPlay.com Launches Online Cat Furniture And Accessories Store For Cats And The Owners Who Spoil Them
  CatsPlay.com is a new an on-line store best described as "the definitive online destination for cats and those who spoil them". Cat lovers can indulge their feline friends from CatsPlay's vast selection of customizable cat condos, towers, trees, scratch poles, beds, and climbing gyms, or treat their pet to elegant designer pet furniture, dining ware, accessories, and more.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: July 3, 2005



• Cleaning Up After Our Furry, Feathered And Four-legged Friends
  During the "dog days" of summer, pets spend more time indoors, which means more dust, dirt, and unpleasant odors lurk inside. Fortunately, The Soap and Detergent Association has some useful cleaning tips for the 63 million U.S. households that own pets.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: April 20, 2005



• Anderson announces “Pets Are Wonderful” specialty license plate legislation
  State Representative Glenn S. Anderson today announced that he, along with State Representative John Stewart , has introduced legislation, HB 4892, that would create a “Pets are Wonderful” specialty license plate to promote animal welfare.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 25, 2004



• Animal Cruelty Taskforce begins a monitoring program
  The Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona, responding to numerous public complaints about fraud, allegations of cruelty, lack of medical care and substandard hygiene in local pet shops and animal breeding facilities is unveiling a new program to address these problems.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• Discount Pet Supplies announces new HOLIDAY product line
  GregRobert Discount Pet Supplies announced the availability of a new holiday product line on their website. The holiday product line includes costumes and clothes for both cats and dogs, holiday rawhide, toys and pet treats.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: July 10, 2005



• Redwood City's 2nd Annual Pet Parade
  The Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Redwood City Parks and Recreation Commission present the "Second Annual Pet Parade." All of the activities will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2003 behind the Community Activities Building located in Red Morton Park at 1400 Roosevelt Avenue in Redwood City, starting at 11:30 am.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• Refrigerated Yorkie eats holiday ham
  Pets need health insurance, not only for the most common ailments, but also for some of the most extraordinary. To demonstrate that fact, Veterinary Pet Insurance combed through its claims to find the top ten list of most unusual claims in the year 2000. Fortunately for these pets, their owners had purchased Veterinary Pet Insurance policies.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• Riccar’s 8900 Premier Series equipped to tackle the war on pet hair
  Winning the war against Hairy Home Syndrome is easy with the new 8900 Premier series of vacuum cleaners from Riccar America. Featuring a 12-amp DuraTech motor, the 8900 Premier series is equipped to remove pet hair from any surface or hard-to-reach nook.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 25, 2004



• Doggone Crazy board game creator announces
  Doggone Crazy a company dedicated to dog bite prevention invites pet supply and toy retailers to participate in its Dog Days of Winter promotion designed to help families prevent dog bites during spring break. Until February 27, retailers can purchase a copy of the Doggone Crazy board game at the manufacturer’s cost and use it as a prize to entice customers’ children to enter a coloring contest with a dog bite prevention theme.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: August 21, 2005



• Halloween can be a frightening holiday for pets
  The Ottawa Humane Society wants to remind people with companion animals that Halloween can be a frightening holiday for pets. While adults and children alike enjoy the costumes and candy, these things can actually distress or endanger a companion animal.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• February , Adopt A Rescued Rabbit Month
  House Rabbit Society, an international nonprofit animal rescue and education organization, joins with the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in celebrating "Adopt A Rescued Rabbit Month" this February. This year's theme is "Warm Your Heart, Warm Your Home - Adopt a Rescued Rabbit."
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• ILovedMyPet.com Online Pet Memorial Service Helps Grieving Pet Owners
  The loss of a pet can be one of the most stressful moments of a person’s life. When a faithful companion of 10 years or more passes away, the feeling of loss can be more profound than the loss of a family member.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: August 28, 2005



• Find a friend for life - Adopt a pet
  Make a friend for life by joining the Champaign County Humane Society for its Summer Adopt-A-Thon, August 16 to 18 at 1911 E. Main St., Urbana. More than 200 dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, guinea pigs and rabbits are available for adoption, and the Humane Society is open for special extended hours - from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 25, 2004



• Just4Pooches opening a retail store in Cranford, New Jersey
  Just4Pooches LLC, parent company of Just4Pooches.com announced today definitive plans to open a retail store near its home base in northern New Jersey.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 25, 2004



• Veterinary Pet Services, announces 123.4 percent increase in 2002 net income
  Veterinary Pet Services, Inc. , the parent company of Veterinary Pet Insurance and its subsidiary, DVM Insurance Agency, announced net income for the year ending December 31, 2002 of $2.3 million or $0.49 per diluted share, an increase of 123.4 percent compared to $1.0 million or $0.22 per diluted share for 2001. Gross premiums produced in 2002 grew to $64.2 million, an increase of 42.8 percent compared to 2001 gross premiums of $45.0 million.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• Los Colores Cat Club Show prances into Fairplex
  Cats with folded ears, cats with big ears, cats with short tails, cats with curly hair and even cats with no hair will take over Fairplex during the Los Colores Cat Club Show Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• Yahoo Brings Home Yahoo Pets
  From Lassie to Morris the Cat and Mr. Ed to Babe, animals continue to be an important part of people's lives around the world. Today, Yahoo! Inc., a leading global Internet media company, welcomed Yahoo! Pets (pets.yahoo.com) as the newest member of Yahoo!'s family of Web properties.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: June 1, 2005



• Nation’s most popular online pet site gears up for holiday season
  ClearCommerce Corp., a provider of transaction management software for e-commerce infrastructure, today announced that PETsMART.com, Inc., a leading online provider of pet supplies and products, health and behavior information and community interaction, has transitioned to the ClearCommerce Engine for processing all of its online sales.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• New regulations for pet stores
  The provincial government has approved new regulations under the Companion Animal Protection Act that establish minimum standards for housing cats and dogs in pet stores and animal shelters. The announcement was made today by Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry Minister Kevin MacAdam.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• 12 animals chosen to be "pin ups"
  A Basset Hound in a top hat, a Shepherd basking in the sun, and two Pointers decked out in their western gear are just a few of the 12 dogs and cats chosen as this years winners of the Desert Dogs and Cool Cats calendar contest.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• OCC hosts public open house to show off campus aquariums
  Orange Coast College's Marine Science Department will host a public open house Saturday to show off its large cold and warm-water aquariums.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Adopt a little New Yorker today
  Each of the five boroughs of New York City will be welcoming its own major dog and cat adoption event over the next few months as a result of the groundbreaking partnership among the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Inc., its affiliated organizations, and the City of New York.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Official show judges to arrive at "Cat-Show.com" in Yahoo! Internet Taxis
  Under the auspices of the largest and most prestigious purebred cat registry, the Cat Fanciers Association Inc. - the cat club of the San Francisco Reveler's, Inc. - will hold it's 20th Annual Charity Cat show themed "Cat-Show.com" this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19, 2000 at the San Mateo Expo Center at the San Mateo Fair Grounds. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission fees for spectators are $8 for Adults, $7 for Seniors and $4 for Children under the age of 12.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Alley Cat Allies challenges FWC decision on feral cats
  Alley Cat Allies, the national nonprofit organization promoting Trap-Neuter-Return programs to reduce feral cat populations, announced today that it has filed a petition to challenge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Feral Cat Policy adopted on May 30, 2003.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• Petfinder.com Has Been Named One Of The 300 Best Websites
  Petfinder.com has been named one of the 300 best websites by Forbes Magazine in the their summer special issue, "Best of the Web."
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: July 31, 2005



• Pet Sitters International questions benefits of virtual pets
  They're at the top of everyone's Wish List this year. From AIBO to Pikachu, Poo-Chi and Wee-Bots, they are the hottest new toys on the market.
  
  But Patti Moran, president of Pet Sitters International's 3,700 members, has a few questions about these robotic replacements for more traditional pets. "Will this dog hunt?" she asks. "More to the point, will he put his paw on your knee, look up at you with big puppy dog eyes, then jump up and give you a big ol' slurpy dog kiss? Will he curl up next to you to keep you warm on a cold December night and keep the bad guys-real or imagined-away? Is he truly part of your family? No? Then he can't be Man's Best Friend!"
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Rules set for pet bird movement in Texas’ El Paso County
  Pet birds in Texas’ El Paso County now may be on their way to new homes, or to a veterinarian’s office for medical care, thanks to a relaxation of bird movement restrictions imposed by state and federal animal health officials in early April. All bird movement in El Paso County has been prohibited during the past month, while regulatory veterinarians and animal health inspectors from the Texas Animal Health Commission , New Mexico Livestock Board, and the U.S.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• See spot run! See spot save!
  With the cost of prescription drugs on the rise, more and more Americans are buying their medications from Canada, where they can save up to 80% on their purchases. Now, thanks to Medsforall.com, consumers can enjoy these same savings when buying prescription drugs for their pets!
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: August 7, 2005



• Automatic Feeders, Has Launched An Innovative Concept In Bird Feeding
  Sweeney Enterprises Inc., a well-known name for over 25 years in many agriculture and sport industries for its Automatic Feeders, has launched an innovative concept in bird feeding. Their Bird Professor Feeder will allow backyard bird enthusiasts to train birds to a feeding schedule.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: April 15, 2005



• Something fun to do with your dog this weekend
  Looking for a local rescue event where you can adopt a new furry family member? Want to get take your pup to play with other four-legged friends? Need to get exposure for your pet-related event? Use DoggieFun.com's new events database to post or find an upcoming event.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Petopia.com And Pethealth Inc. Partner To Offer Pet Insurance Online
  Petopia.com, the "Internet Pet Paradise," and Pethealth Inc., Canada's fastest growing pet insurance carrier, today announced a multi-year, seven-figure agreement to sell pet health insurance via a Petopia.com / Pethealth co-branded Web site on petopia.com.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: May 18, 2005



• Super Pet Expo announces partnership with Petfinder.com
  Petfinder.com is an online, searchable database of over 80,000 animals that need homes from over 4,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA and Canada.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• PetSmart comes to aid of four-legged refugees in New Mexico wild fires
  PETsMART, Inc., the nation's leading pet retailer, announced today that PETsMART Charities is working with the American Humane Association and the Humane Society of the United States to assist the pets that are being displaced in New Mexico due to the disastrous wildfires.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• Virbac to enter canine heartworm prevention market with new, FDA approved Iverhart Plus
  Virbac Corporation , a leading companion animal health company, announced today that the Food and Drug Administration has approved IVERHART PLUS (ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate), a new product for canine heartworm prevention and intestinal parasite control. Virbac will sell the product under an exclusive licensing arrangement and expects to realize revenue from the sale of IVERHART PLUS starting in the fall of 2001, with more significant revenues anticipated in 2002.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• PETsMART Stores to sell U.S. Postal Service 'Neuter or Spay' Stamps
  The U.S. Postal Service and PETsMART, Inc. have launched a joint promotion to sell the new Neuter or Spay commemorative postage stamps in PETsMART stores. Starting Friday, Sept. 20, PETsMART will sell the stamps at all U.S. stores to increase awareness of pet overpopulation and the importance of neutering or spaying pets. Stamps also are available at all U.S. Post Offices.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• World's most popular hobby
  In the United States alone, one in ten households has at least one freshwater aquarium. Now a new colorful book, The Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium, by internationally respected expert John Dawes (Firefly Books, December 2001), offers a one-stop source for all levels of fish hobbyists, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announces top dog names and breeds for 2001
  The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene today announced the most popular dog names and breeds in New York City for 2001, and reminded pet owners to license their dogs. The five most popular breeds remained largely unchanged from last year, with the Mixed breed at number one, and the Rottweiler and Pit Bull changing positions at second and third place respectively. The Shih Tzu finished just off the podium at number four, and the Labrador Retriever claimed the fifth spot, bouncing the German Shepherd out of the top five. This year the Chihuahua again cracked the top 10, perhaps as a result of continued interest in the spokesdog for a popular taco chain.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Power tool for puppies aims to build better dogs
  Home improvement takes on a whole new meaning with Urban Puppy’s release of its innovative “Toolkit” – a new product designed to help raise healthy and happy dogs on the home front.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Digital Fish via the internet the latest twist in E-Commerce
  Software developer 9003inc. Canada Corporation today announced the launch of its e-commerce website, the AZ Shop Online. The AZ Shop Online is devoted to providing customers with direct access to the digital fish add-on's for 9003inc.'s popular software product AQUAZONE: The Virtual Aquarium.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Puppy store sued for misleading customers
  Two South Florida attorneys have filed a lawsuit on behalf of customers that bought puppies from Wizard of Claws Inc., alleging that the Pembroke Pines pet store defrauds customers by intentionally misrepresenting the origin of the puppies sold, and by selling puppies that suffer from a wide array of health problems, including contagious diseases and genetic disorders.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Annual list of top 10 most popular pet names
  Most people like to think of their pets as members of the family, and they demonstrate it by giving them human names. Pet owners don't usually get too creative, according to new research released today by Veterinary Pet Insurance .
  
  After conducting a thorough review of its policyholder records, VPI, the country's oldest and largest health insurance plan for pets, found that the most common pet name is Max. It ranks number one for male dogs, cats and birds.
  
  "Unlike human children's names, which can become popular choices based on famous actors or athletes at the time, pet names appear to be fairly consistent," explains Dr. Aine McCarthy, director of Veterinary Services at VPI. "Of course, having a common name doesn't keep your pets from being very special to us."
  
    Following are the top 10 pet names of 2003, based on VPI's 360,000 policyholders:
  1. Max
  2. Bailey
  3. Buddy
  4. Molly
  5. Maggie
  6. Jake
  7. Lucy
  8. Daisy
  9. Rocky
  10. Sadie
  Other common names among VPI client's pets are Buddy, which appears in the top 10 list for male dogs, cats, birds and reptiles, and Lucy, which is the most popular female exotic (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.) name and appears in the top 10 list of female dogs, cats, birds and reptiles.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Dog Genome research breeds benefits for pets and owners
  Researchers at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Whitehead Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have begun work to sequence the canine genome. “The project has tremendous implications for improving the health and welfare of dogs and humans,” says Dr. Matthew Breen, associate professor of genomics at NC State and co-investigator of the project.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• Beloved pet shark finds new home at aquarium
  Jigsaw the shark, the beloved family pet of a Pleasanton, Calif. family for nearly three years, has a new home at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. On Thursday, the whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) was removed by aquarium staff from the 1,500-gallon aquarium that has been her home since August 2000 and brought by truck to Monterey, where she’s acclimating in a behind-the-scenes holding area.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Dog lovers don red and black ribbons for breed ban awareness campaign
  The National Animal Interest Alliance urges dog lovers everywhere to wear red and black ribbons to show support for responsible dog ownership and opposition to Germany's breed bans and restrictions.

  Citing dog training as a key element of responsible dog ownership and the sensible alternative to breed-specific laws, NAIA extends the red-and-black ribbon solidarity campaign to cities and towns all over America, especially where breed-specific bans have been proposed or already passed into law.

  "Previous European breed bans aroused the apprehension of some American dog owners, but it took the recent breed extermination crisis in Germany to sound the global alarm that many breeds could be a simple pen-stroke away from official banishment," said Patti Strand, NAIA president. American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and similar breeds are current targets for these laws. But American Bulldogs, Chows, Rottweilers, Akitas, German Shepherds, and others are singled out with increasing frequency. In the current reactive atmosphere in Germany, more than 40 breeds are threatened.

  According to Strand, "Responsible dog ownership and reasonable, enforceable laws, not draconian prohibitions, are the keys to preventing tragedies like the ones that precipitated the spate of anti-dog laws in Germany. Breed-specific laws fail because they do not take into consideration the reality that any dog, regardless of its physical characteristics, must be raised, trained and socialized properly to become a good pet and canine good citizen. Breed bans undermine responsible dog ownership by diverting attention from the real issue, which is the need for dog owners to educate themselves about their dogs' behavioral needs and to provide socialization and training consistent with those needs. Dog owners who understand this produce good dogs regardless of the breed or mix."

  Therefore, instead of passing unfair, ineffective laws, NAIA advocates developing animal control programs that encourage dog owners to properly socialize, train, and care for their dogs, so that they can become good canine citizens and remain prominent members of the cultural landscape.

  NAIA applauds those groups and individuals that have been successful in promoting reasonable laws and challenges dog owners everywhere to merge into a larger effort to defeat or overturn breed-specific laws and to focus their attention on public education and on regulations that hold owners accountable for the behavior of their dogs, whether purebred or mixed. NAIA asks communities to judge dogs by their deeds rather than their appearance.

  Hundreds or thousands or tens of thousands of red-and-black ribbons will unite dog fanciers in this cause and help spread the word that breed-specific laws are ineffective, unfair, costly, and counterproductive in building successful animal control programs.

  Although breed-specific legislation refers to dogs, all animal owners are in jeopardy when animals are regulated or banned based on misinformation, political expediency, and fear. Clubs, organizations, and individuals can spread the word about responsible ownership by wearing a red-and-black ribbon, fashioning ribbons to distribute at their events, and talking to friends, neighbors, and acquaintances about owner education and accountability.

  To add your organization or your personal endorsement to this campaign click on the icon below and sign up! To encourage others to join the campaign, place the red-and-black ribbon graphic on your website as a link to our website and we'll carry your message of responsible dog ownership to the American public.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004




• EPA fines veterinary lab $115,000 for selling illegal pet products
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has fined Eaton Veterinary Laboratories of Phoenix, Ariz. $115,000 for allegedly selling unregistered, foreign-labeled versions of the popular flea-control products, Advantage and Frontline.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• Seeing eye puppy parade planned for Newark Airport
  Forty-five photogenic, seeing-eye dogs-in-training will walk through Newark International Airport on Saturday, March 25, at 10 a.m. as part of a program to help them become accustomed to airport sights, sounds and smells.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Survey findings point to need for pet initiatives
  Based on findings gathered in its “State of the American Pet survey, the Healthy Pets 21 Consortium a think tank of some of the foremost leaders in the pet health and welfare communities initiated by the Purina Pet Institute has set its pet agenda for U.S. pet and pet owners.
  Author: Jaime Hadie - Date: February 24, 2004



• The Marley Collection Debut At Pet Supplies Plus
  Marley Fund is pleased to announce the debut of The Marley Collection cat-pup tents, a handcrafted tent designed by Marley Fund to raise funds for feline leukemia research and community education.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: September 18, 2005



• It's raining cats and dogs in Rhode Island
  The 11th Annual Rhode Island Pet Show and International Cat Association Cat Show, sponsored by PETCO Animal Supplies and Purina Friskies For More, returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center, March 6th and 7th. From dogs and cats to birds and bunnies, alligators and iguanas, there’s an animal for everyone to admire.
  Author: Colten Rice - Date: February 24, 2004



• Four footed Kings of Queens in Cunningham Park
  Cunningham Park in Queens will be the right place to look for love on Saturday, August 16th, from noon to 4 pm, when the exceptionally regal dogs and cats of Animal Haven host the latest in a series of major adoption events being held throughout the City.
  Author: Rick Towers - Date: February 24, 2004



• There are websites to get what you need for all your dog supply needs
  Trying to find one place that has every thing you will need for your dog can be difficult. A dog supply store doesn’t always carry all of your brands or any special needs that your dog may have. No one wants to spend their time running around town or calling a dozen places to find one dog supply store that has it all.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: January 30, 2002



• A dog supplement can give your dog a little extra pep!
  Everyone needs a little extra pep from time to time. There is no reason why your dog would be any different. A dog supplement will help give him a little extra boost. Give him the energy he needs to chase down that ball just one more time. After all, an active dog is a healthy dog. A dog supplement is one more way to help your dog live a little better and a little longer.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: January 30, 2002



• A dog fence is needed for every dog
  A dog fence is a very useful thing to have for your dog’s protection. A dog fence will help keep your dog in sight and help you keep your peace of mind about the safety of your pet. If your dog is contained to one area, it makes it a lot easier to know where he is and that he is not in harms way.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 14, 2001



• A dog crate is great accessory for that dog on the go
  A dog crate makes transporting your dog a lot easier, for both you and him. A dog crate helps to keep your dog in one place so that he isn’t free to move around the vehicle and disturb the driver. Which can be dangerous for everyone, it’s hard to drive with a dog licking your face.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 14, 2001



• It’s not hard to find a discount pet supply online
  A discount pet supply can easily be found online. There are many places that offer a discounts on various pet merchandise. However, if you were to trying to find them on the street: it would probably take you hours of driving and searching. Looking for a discount pet supply online: lets you sit in the comfort of your own home while you look. And it saves on the gas.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 9, 2001



• A decorative bird cage does not require a bird
  A decorative bird cage can brighten up any room in your house. They can be used for more than just keeping a bird safe. A decorative bird cage can be used to keep houseplants safe from pets. Also, a bird cage can be a decorative addition to your living room. Giving your room a small self contained jungle look.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 9, 2001



• Good cat supply can be found online
  It isn’t as hard as you might think to find a place that has good cat supply. A good cat supply vendor can be found online. There are several stores to choose from and no pushy sales people to bother you. You can take all the time you want looking at an item and no one can accuse you of loitering. And no one looks at you funny when you go to the check out with your items.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 6, 2001



• A chameleon cage is necessary for every chameleon
  A chameleon cage will help keep you aware as to where your chameleon is. After all, they are fairly small creatures and if you don’t have a chameleon cage to put him in, you may never find him again. A cage will keep him in a very specific area so you always know where to look for him. It makes it easier to show him off to friends. After all, a chameleon can hide anywhere.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 6, 2001



• A chinchilla cage will help keep your pet safe from harm
  A chinchilla cage will keep out all outside predators such as cats or dogs and even small children. A chinchilla can rest easy in his chinchilla cage, safe in the knowledge that a cat can’t just climb in and make him a noontime snack. Or that a small kid can’t just pick him up and hug him to death without adult supervision to help keep him safe.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: November 6, 2001



• A bird cage will save your bird from outside danger
  A bird cage can be the best friend your bird has ever had. It will save the bird from outside dangers such as other pets. A cat maybe able to get in and paw but he will never be able to get the bird in his mouth. A bird cage should be large enough that bird can fly to the other side to escape any attempt by a cat to turn him into a small snack.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: October 28, 2001



• There are many things to keep in mind when animal grooming
  There are many tricks and short cuts to animal grooming. It is always important however to have the right tool for the right job. It is almost impossible to remove a mat from your pet with a flea comb. You may hurt your loving pet and they may not be as receptive the next time you wish to groom them. Animal grooming can be a very tricky thing.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: October 26, 2001



• There are many great places to go for pet supply
  There are many fantastic places to go for your pet supply needs. But what are some of the things that a pet supply store should offer for you the consumer? The best thing is to do research over the net. There are many places that offer great deals and discounts. However, every once and awhile (and it does happen only rarely) in those places you will get just what you pay for.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: October 18, 2001



• The joys of having an animal around
  There are many joys in having an animal in the house. Their constant companionship is always a wonderful reminder that we are loved and not alone. They have a wonderful ability to make us feel young and needed. After all what can make you feel more needed than an animal? They will depend on you for everything from food and water to exercise. Not to mention that they will also need you to teach them discipline.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: October 18, 2001



• The joys of owning or being owned by a cat
  Having a cat can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Having a cat can also try your patience. Most people believe that they own their cat when the truth is that more people are owned by their cat. Life will get a lot easier if people would just give in and admit that it is their cat that runs the house.
  Author: Alysha Speed - Date: October 10, 2001