Pets Newswire
1 - Central Garden & Pet to Present at the 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT)(NASDAQ: CENTA) announced today that management will meet with investors at the 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale Arizona. A copy of our handout can be found on our...
2 - Consumer Survey Shows Concern with Safety of Traditional Cleaning Products
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - SeaYu® Enterprises, makers of Clean+Green®, the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet™, recently conducted a survey - just in time for National Pet Wellness Month , and the planet. Clean+Green is made with ingredients and...
3 - Dogs Hit by Motor Vehicles is the Leading Cause of Trauma Injuries and Death According to PupLight®
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - As autumn leaves begin to fall, and the days become shorter, veterinarians are once again bracing for the annual increase in the number of dogs requiring costly treatment after being hit by motor vehicles. According to Jackie Simoni, inventor and...
4 - VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Floods in the Southeast U.S.
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - VCA Animal Hospitals announced that VCA facilities located in flood ravaged areas of Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina are offering free boarding for companion animals whose families have been evacuated or displaced from their...
5 - Reportlinker Adds RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2009-2019
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2009-2019...
6 - VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Southern California Wildfires
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - VCA Animal Hospitals announced that all VCA facilities located near the Ventura County Fillmore fire and the Riverside County Norco fire that have burned more than 10,000 acres in Southern California are offering free boarding for companion animals...
7 - Research and Markets: Dog Care in Hong Kong to 2013
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Research and Markets data Category level company and brand share as well as distribution share information for 2007 and 2008 Review of the top two companies within the dog care market, including company overview, key facts and business description Key...
8 - Castor & Pollux Pet Works® again on Inc.’s Fast-Growing List
CLACKAMAS, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Leading organic and natural pet products company Castor & Pollux Pet Works® has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies again, earning the 615th spot on the 2009 Top 500/5000 listing. This year’s rankings are based...
9 - Castor & Pollux® Launches Natural Ultramix® Line in Natural Grocery
CLACKAMAS, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Castor & Pollux Pet Works® introduces its Natural Ultramix® line of premium pet foods and treats into natural grocery stores nationally, augmenting Castor & Pollux’ ORGANIX® offering already in natural grocery distribution. A proven...
10 - The Honest Kitchen® Thinks Outside of the Coop
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The Honest Kitchen, makers of all-natural, human-grade pet products, today announced that the company will transition all of its chicken-based dehydrated raw pet foods to 100 percent sustainably-farmed, free-range chicken this fall. The chicken will...
11 - Research and Markets: The Market for Dog Care in the Netherlands Increased At A Compound Annual Growth Rate Of 4% between 2003 And 2008 - Dog Care In the Netherlands To 2013
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Research and Markets data Category level company and brand share as well as distribution share information for 2007 and 2008 Review of the top two companies within the dog care market, including company overview, key facts and business description...
12 - Research and Markets: The Market for Dog Care in the UK Increased At a Compound Annual Growth Rate Of 4.6% between 2003 and 2008 Says Report Dog Care in the UK To 2013
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Research and Markets data Category level company and brand share as well as distribution share information for 2007 and 2008 Review of the top two companies within the dog care market, including company overview, key facts and business description...
13 - Savannah Cat Shoppe Boasts World-Record Holder
CORONA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - She’s cuddled with the stars at the MTV Video Music Awards and hob-knobbed with many of the Southland’s rich and famous at the Playboy Mansion. On Monday, Scarlett’s Magic became a celebrity in her own right: holder of the Guinness World...
14 - PETCO Enhances Online Customer Engagement with Amadesa’s Customer Experience SuiteTM
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Amadesa (www.amadesa.com), the first company to deliver a full suite of Web site personalization solutions to improve conversion and engagement activity, today announced at Shop.org’s Annual Summit 09 in Las Vegas that leading pet specialty...
15 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Announces Phillips Feed & Pet Supply as Pet Care Product Line Distributor
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc., (“SpongeTech”) “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTCBB: SPNG) announced that the Company has a distribution agreement with Phillips Feed & Pet Supply ("Phillips") to distribute SpongeTech's Uncle NormanTM's Pet...
16 - Merial Licenses Scarab Genomics’ Clean Genome® E. coli for Commercial Production of New Animal Vaccine.
MADISON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Merial, a world leading animal health company, has licensed the Clean Genome E. coli developed by Scarab Genomics, LLC, a Madison, WI biotechnology company, for commercial production of an upcoming veterinary vaccine. Clean Genome E. coli are K-12...
17 - San Jose’s Bark in the Park 2009 September 19th Presented by Canidae
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Dogs Take the Lead at San Jose’s Bark in the Park on Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in William Street Park (Corner of E. William Street and S. 16th Street) in downtown San Jose, CA. Bark in the Park 2009 presented by Canidae...
18 - Sales of Patriotic Dog Toy from My Good Dog Generate Significant Donation to Provide Service Dogs to Veterans
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - My Good Dog, designer and manufacturer of Vibram® Pet Products, has announced that the five months of sales of its Chewy Shoe dog toy, a red, white and blue Vibram® natural rubber shoe sole, have generated more than $36,000 in...
19 - Pets Provide Better Human Health and Wellness and Reduce Healthcare Costs
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) has raised awareness of the value of pets, and pet health insurance, by designating September as National Pet Health Insurance Month. Pet health insurance provides a financial safety net...
20 - Neater Feeder to be Awarded Pet Product News’ 2009 Editors’ Choice Award at SuperZoo National Tradeshow
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Innovation, function, and design. Those are the three things that led editors of Pet Product News to award TowerStar Pets’ Neater FeederTM with a 2009 Editors’ Choice Award. Pet Product News will officially announce the results at this month’s...
21 - Sanomedics Introduces World's First Non-Contact Pet Thermometer at SuperZoo 2009
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Sanomedics International Inc. (Pink Sheets:SIMH): Keith Houlihan, president and director of International Sales today announced the introduction of the world’s first non-contact pet thermometer for the SuperZoo 2009 trade show September 15 –17, 2009...
22 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Pet & Pet Supplies Stores Industry Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Research and Markets , and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including pets, pet food, pet toys, fish food, aquariums and tropical fish. Industry Definition This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and...
23 - SeaYu Announces Major Milestone – More Than 10 Million Pet Messes Cleaned Naturally
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - SeaYu® Enterprises, makers of Clean+Green®, the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet, today announces a major milestone – over 10 million pet messes cleaned naturally! Clean+Green by SeaYu instantly removes stain and...
24 - The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike Productions will be host to The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo, indoors at The Sweetbay Entertainment Hall inside The Florida State Fairgrounds. The event will...
25 - World Society for the Protection of Animals Increases Donations with Personalized Email Campaign
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the world’s largest alliance of animal welfare societies, has increased online donations by nearly 50 percent with a new campaign powered by on-demand email and one-to-one marketing solutions...
26 - Cesar Millan and Scooby-Doo Share 40th Birthday Celebration
VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Zoinks! Cesar Millan and Scooby-Doo have turned 40! The world renowned dog behavior specialist and beloved iconic cartoon character celebrated turning 40 together at their very own birthday bash today at the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys...
27 - Central Garden & Pet Appoints Vice President – Human Resources
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT)(NASDAQ: CENTA) today announced the appointment of Sherry Perley to the position of Vice President – Human Resources reporting to William E. Brown, Central’s Chairman and Chief Executive...
28 - Summer’s Over but Fitness Opportunities for You and Your Pet Remain Ongoing
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The kickoff of autumn and heading back to school can be an exciting time for families, but not necessarily for pets. Outdoor activities such as picnics, sports, long walks and visiting neighbors might be significantly curtailed. It is important to make...
29 - Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Pet Toys in the U.S. - 3rd Edition - Order it Now
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Research and Markets: Retail Sales of Pet Toys in the U.S., 2003-2013 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/84c528/state_of_the_indus
30 - Homewatch CareGivers and Bark Busters USA Team Up to Provide Seniors with Helpful Guidelines to Dog Ownership
DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Two industry-leading franchise companies, both based in metro Denver, are teaming up to help senior citizens and their dogs. Homewatch CareGivers (www.HomewatchCareGivers.com), the largest, most experienced provider of full-service in-home care, and Bark...
31 - Horse Feed, Other Farm Animal Feed Production to Continue While Historic Mill Gets Facelift
MERIDIAN, Idaho-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The Feed Mill, a seven-story local landmark that has made horse feed, poultry feed and other farm animal feed since the early 1900’s, is getting a new coat of paint. “Sales of all-natural feeds will continue at the mill throughout the...
32 - New EPIRB Model Launch Sparks Largest Ever Single EPIRB Order for Digital Angel’s McMurdo Unit
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that its McMurdo unit has received an order worth £824,000 (approximately $1.35...
33 - Double donation with the sale of each Plush Portuguese Water Dog to support domestic pets across America
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Build-A-Bear Workshop® is pleased to introduce the Portuguese Water Dog, an All-American stuffed animal friend. The Portuguese Water Dog is the newest addition to the Bearemy’s Kennel Pals® collection and is available starting September 4 at...
34 - Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Pet and Animal Health Care Products in the U.S. (3rd Edition)
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Research and Markets : Industry Background and Structure Drivers of Industry Growth Healthy Pet Foods Pet Oral Care Product Sales Overall Industry Sales Trends Pharmaceuticals Vitamins and Minerals Biologicals Feed Additives Research and Development...
35 - Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Dog Food in the U.S. - 4th Edition
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Research and Markets : Drivers of Industry Growth Organic and Natural Pet Food Sales Overall Retail Sales Dry Dog Food Wet Dog Food Soft-Dry and Semi-Moist Dog Food Dog Treats Pet Oral Care Product Sales Distribution Trends Leading Companies and Brands...
36 - New Web App From Best Western International Takes “Looking Like Your Pet” to a New Level
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - The next photo of your favorite four-legged friend may look more familiar than usual. Best Western International, the World’s Largest Hotel Chain®, has introduced the “Best Western Friends Forever Inseparator” application, allowing owners to merge...
37 - Dogs Take the Lead at San Jose’s Bark in the Park 2009 Presented by Canidae
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Dogs Take the Lead at San Jose’s Bark in the Park on Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in William Street Park (Corner of E. William Street and S. 16th Street) in downtown San Jose, CA. Bark in the Park 2009 presented by Canidae...
38 - Calling All Sloppy Dogs and Messy Cats: The Neater Feeder Sponsors the World’s Messiest Pet Contest
MALVERN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Every pet can get down and dirty. But, does your four-legged family member have what it takes to be crowned the world’s messiest pet? TowerStar Pets, LLC, maker of the Neater Feeder, invites pet owners to submit their sloppy dog and messy cat photos...
39 - Central Garden & Pet Appoints Chief Financial Officer
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT)(NASDAQ: CENTA) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey A. Blade as Chief Financial Officer reporting to William E. Brown, Central’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Jeff is an...
40 - Central Garden & Pet Files New Universal Shelf Registration Statement
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT)(NASDAQ: CENTA), today announced that it is has filed a new universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This shelf registration...
41 - Non-Profit Horse Rescue Organization Relocates to Elgin IL
ELGIN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) announced today that the nonprofit horse rescue group has recently relocated its operation to Elgin, Illinois. The ILEHC’s herd of horses saved from slaughter and abuse now seeking adoptive homes can now be...
42 - Don’t Forget to Include Pets in Your Disaster Plan
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - With fires burning across California, pet owners should plan now rather than later for disaster care of their animals, according to the Insurance Information Network of California. "There have been instances where people have lost their lives because...
43 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Reports Record Booked Orders of $70 Million during the First Quarter of FY ‘10
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. ("SpongeTech") “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTCBB: SPNG - News) is pleased to announced that the Company has booked approximately $70 million in orders during the first quarter of FY ‘10; having another record...
44 - Zhu Zhu Pets™ Hamsters Invade the United States!
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Zhu Zhu Pets™ hamsters have invaded the United States! From baseball stadiums to children’s hospitals, this new collection of adorable, furry, interactive pets is expected to overtake the nation, and catapult to the top of every child’s wish...
45 - Humana Awards $100,000 Chicago Benefits Grant To The Anti-Cruelty Society
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - More than half of all households in the United States have a pet, and with good reason: owning or interacting regularly with animals helps people live longer and lead healthier lives, both physically and mentally. In fact, according to the Centers for...
46 - Email Helps Pet Health Site Post Seven-Figure eCommerce Revenue in First 12 Months
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Pet health Website Petplace.com announced today that its ExactTarget email marketing campaigns have helped the company grow its top-line revenue by 50 percent and launch a new ecommerce business that went from zero to $1 million in less than 12...
47 - VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Fires in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 30, 2009 - VCA Animal Hospitals announced that all VCA facilities located near the Station Wild Fire that is burning thousands of acres north of Los Angeles are offering free boarding for companion animals whose families have been evacuated or displaced from as a...
48 - Statement on Uncertain Fate of 24 Weld County Horses From The American Humane Association
DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - This is a statement from Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, relative to the issue of a public announcement made by a Weld County, Colo., man to inhumanely kill 24 horses he owns: The American Humane Association, the...
49 - Seedonk Allows Consumers to Manage Cameras from iPhone, IM and Facebook
FREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Seedonk (www.seedonk.com), a platform for viewing, managing and sharing camera feed over the Internet announced today the beta launch of its consumer network camera management service. With features such as Seedonk IM, Seedonk iPhone App camera...
50 - VCA Mesa Animal Hospital Again Receives Accreditation by American Animal Hospital Association
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - VCA Mesa Animal Hospital in Mesa, Arizona has again received accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) following a regular comprehensive evaluation and assessment of its operations. The evaluation process encompasses an in-depth...
51 - SpongeTech® Launches Corporate Website
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. (“SpongeTech”) The Smarter Sponge™, (OTCBB: SPNG) has announced the launch of its innovative website, www.spongetechinc.com, which is designed to further increase the Company’s market brand awareness while...
52 - Flydog Debuts Spill-Proof Travel Bowl in Gift Bags for Pet-Loving Celebrities
HOLLYWOOD-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Flydog, a division of Perfect Pet Solutions, Inc., announced today that its Spill-Proof Travel Bowl has been selected by Distinctive Assets for its HollyWOOF A-List Doggie Gift Bag. Flydog’s travel bowl will be given to 25 Hollywood celebrity dog owners...
53 - Doggyspace: The Pet Industry Booms While Others Crash
FREDRICKSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - While publicly traded companies like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase & Co. head to Capitol Hill as the economic crisis continues, pet based businesses like Doggyspace.com are seeing staggering growth. “The pet industry has not seen...
54 - Help Your Pet, Get to the Vet Campaign Foots the Bill, So Pets Don’t Pay the Price
SHAWNEE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Advantage® Topical Solution from Bayer Animal Health announced yesterday the Help Your Pet, Get to the Vet Campaign with a mission to distribute more than $250,000 in $20 Veterinary Vouchers and offer valuable money-saving information to help offset...
55 - New Progressive Car Insurance Podcasts Give Drivers Info to Go
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Car insurance consumers now have a new source for information on road trips and the latest in car technology. A new podcast feature has been added to progressive.com’s “Articles & Blogs” section. The first podcast in Auto Tech, the...
56 - My Good Dog Adds Tough New Critters to Durable Dog Toy Offerings – Gator, Snake, Rabbit and Rocket
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Four new durable squeaker toys by My Good Dog - a rabbit, gator, snake and a rocket – will launch at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, February 12-14, 2009. The new toys will feature Cosmo Cool Spacer® fabric, used by Nike and other...
57 - Zareba Systems Announces Fiscal Year 2009 Second Quarter and First Six Months Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Zareba Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZRBA) today announced its results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2009, ended December 31, 2008. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 were $4.8 million, compared to net sales of $6.3...
58 - Digital Angel’s McMurdo Unit Launches New FAST FIND™ Range of Personal Locator Beacons at Miami International Boat Show
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today the launch of FAST FIND™, a new range of personal locator beacons produced by its...
59 - Sergeant’s® Pet Care Products Reaches Agreement to Acquire Chomp, Inc., an All Natural Pet Treat Company
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire Chomp, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative, all-natural dog and cat treats and supplements with wide national distribution. The brands acquired...
60 - Bideawee Appoints Board Chair
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Bideawee’s Board of Directors has elected a new Chair, Mary M. Luria Esq. Bideawee also has selected new members for its governing executive committee:Vice Chairs are Andrew S. Frey and William A. Dueker Jr, Secretary is Keith Manning, DVM; Treasurer is...
61 - The CATalyst Council Announces VCA as 2009 Sponsor
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The CATalyst Council, Inc. is pleased to announce VCA Animal Hospitals have pledged their 2009 support for the CATalyst Council initiative. VCA Animal Hospitals have been a participant in the CATalyst initiative since the beginning, at the...
62 - Patterson Companies Third Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for February 19, 2009
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Patterson Companies (Nasdaq: PDCO) today announced that it will hold its conference call to review operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 on Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 AM Eastern. The Patterson earnings release will be issued...
63 - PetNovations Takes the Self-Washing Cat Box to the Next Level with the CatGenie 120
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Today, PetNovations announces the introduction of the CatGenie 120, the latest model of the world’s only self-flushing, self-washing cat box. The innovative CatGenie eliminates the need to ever touch cat litter again. It works like a cat box...
64 - Lucky Litter LLC Announces International Trade Commission Review of Initial Determination
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Lucky Litter LLC is pleased to announce that, as the result of petitions for review filed by Lucky Litter and others, on February 9, 2009, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice that it will review the December 1, 2008 Initial...
65 - American Humane Provides Emergency Sheltering for Dogs Seized From ‘Puppy Mill’ in Tennessee
DENVER-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - The American Humane Association was invited by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to provide emergency sheltering for more than 250 dogs seized today in a raid of a suspected puppy mill in White County, Tenn. American...
66 - ExxonMobil Pledges $1.25 Million to Iditarod
WASILLA, Alaska-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - The Iditarod Trail Committee today announced that ExxonMobil is expanding its support with a $1.25 million, multi-year contribution to sponsor the Iditarod and its Education Program. Stan Hooley, executive director of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog...
67 - FetchDog.com Announces $4 Million Financing to Power Market Development and Expand Executive Team
PORTLAND, Maine-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - FetchDog.com, a leading online destination for dog owners to shop, learn and socialize, announced today that it has closed a $4 million round of funding led by Borealis Capital Partners and Harbor Light Capital Partners. In addition to its...
68 - SeaYu Enterprises Announces Launch of Clean+Green
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - SeaYu® Enterprises announced today the launch of Clean+Green®, the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet. Unlike most other cleaning products that can be harmful, require multiple applications and/or only temporarily mask...
69 - Get Your Cat Fit in the New Year
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Abbie, Missie, Jack, Dixie, Adriel, Violet, Emily, and Suki are lovely, adorable adoptable cats who live at Bideawee’s adoption centers. They all have one thing in common – they need to lose that extra weight! They want to run faster, look even better...
70 - American Humane Seeks Nominations for Be Kind to Animals® Kid Contest
DENVER-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - The American Humane Association is gearing up to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week®, which will take place May 3-9, 2009. The Be Kind to Animals initiative began in 1915 to recognize and promote compassion, empathy and the bond between people and animals...
71 - Zoombak GPS Locators Now Even More Affordable: Announcing $50 Price Cut on Entire Product Line
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Buoyed by recent consumer acceptance for its product line, Zoombak™ (www.Zoombak.com) today announced it is broadening the appeal for its GPS locator products by reducing its Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) across the board by $50...
72 - Man's Best Friend Helps Fight Cancer
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - “Cancer runs rampant in my family,” says Chris Nelson. “Several of my family members are either battling cancer, have beaten it, or have sadly been beaten by it. I decided something had to be done to raise more money for cancer research...
73 - Central Garden & Pet Announces Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT)(NASDAQ:CENTA) today announced results for its first quarter ended December 27, 2008. “In a challenging environment, we made progress managing working capital and controlling costs,” noted...
74 - Petmate Improves Order Fulfillment, Enhances Customer Service with Rapid Supplier Collaboration by ClearOrbit
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - ClearOrbit's Xtended Process Control (X.PC) software has enabled leading pet care products manufacturer, Petmate, to significantly improve the company’s order fulfillment and enhance customer service by streamlining the exchange of real-time order...
75 - Digital Angel’s Destron Fearing Unit Opens New Website Demonstrating r.Tag Dynamic™ System
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that it has made a link available through the Destron Fearing website that provides a...
76 - Alorad, Inc. Announces Divestment in PetPlanetRx.com
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Domain Asset Developer Alorad, Inc. announced today it no longer owns the domain PetPlanetRx.com nor is it affiliated with the pet supply company Pet Planet RX, LLC. For more information please visit http://www.petplanetrx.com or contact Pet...
77 - Pup-Peroni® Brand Unleashes New Advertising Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Del Monte Foods (NYSE:DLM) today announces that, consistent with its plans to further investment in consumer marketing initiatives within the growing Pet Snacks and Treats category, it has launched a new, unprecedented $8 million national...
78 - Central Garden & Pet to Announce First Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Results
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) will announce results for its first quarter ended December 27, 2008, on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 after the close of trading. Central will host a webcast/dial-in conference call...
79 - Diatect Announces Record Sales for Call Center and 2009 Retail Initiatives
HEBER CITY, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Diatect International Corporation (OTCBB:DTCT), a provider of eco-friendly insect control products, today announced record sales for its call center and its new retail initiatives for 2009. For the month of January, Diatect’s business development...
80 - Amid Massive Peanut Butter Recall, Marler Clark Files Second Salmonella Lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - One day after the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) initiated one of the largest food recalls in American history, foodborne illness law firm Marler Clark filed a second lawsuit in the Salmonella outbreak linked to their products. The lawsuit was...
81 - Letter to Digital Angel Stockholders from CEO Joseph J. Grillo Pre-Announcing 2008 Revenues
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - The following is a letter to the stockholders of Digital Angel Corporation (NASDAQ:DIGA) from CEO Joseph J. Grillo: Dear Digital Angel Stockholder: We thought that this would be a good time to announce our expected revenue for 2008. We won’t...
82 - Does Your Best Friend Have Doggie Breath?
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - It's hard to imagine going your whole life and never visiting a dentist; the results could be detrimental and could lead to problems including gum disease and cavities. Petland says that the same applies to pets. Petland stores nationwide are...
83 - DOTUS For the First Dog? Experts Offer First Family Tips to Chew On When Naming First Dog
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Choosing a name for the First Dog is an undertaking that could rival the appointment of a cabinet member – minus the congressional approval, according to Strategic Name Development, a national firm responsible for names such as Wendy’s...
84 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Thursday, January 29: Seeing Eye Dogs’ 80th
-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Profile America — Thursday, January 29th. The nation’s first guide dog school — The Seeing Eye — was founded on this date 80 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. The idea came from a magazine article by Dorothy Eustis about a guide dog program in Germany and...
85 - Marler Clark Adds Punitive Damage Claim to Peanut Butter Salmonella Lawsuit Against Peanut Corporation of America As Plant Ills Are Disclosed
ALBANY, Ga.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - In light of shocking revelations disclosed by the FDA about the Peanut Corporation of America’s (PCA) Blakey, GA facility, foodborne illness law firm Marler Clark today amended the Federal lawsuit it had filed against PCA to allege punitive damages...
86 - The Humane Society of the United States and Experience Project Team up to Save Animals via Social Networks, Ask Pet-Lovers to Help
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The Humane Society of the United States and Experience Project, the largest online forum for anonymously connecting and sharing life experiences, today announced a joint program aimed at transforming Internet fundraising and awareness campaigns to...
87 - ‘Puppy Bowl V’: Playful Pups, Half-Time Kitties and a Singing Parrot — “No Animals Were Harmed”®
DENVER-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - For the fifth consecutive year, Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl” television program — started as an alternative to the Super Bowl — has earned the American Humane Association’s “No Animals Were Harmed” ® end-credit disclaimer. This year’s...
88 - First Commercially Cloned Dog Delivered to Florida Family
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - BioArts International announced today that they have delivered the world’s first commercially cloned dog, a 10-week old Labrador named Lancey, to Florida residents Edgar and Nina Otto. “We can’t believe this day is finally here,” said...
89 - Tekserve to Open a Mac Museum in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Mac
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Extended by popular demand through Sunday, February 1st, Tekserve, New York's premier Apple Specialist, is presenting "Live Long and Prosper" a museum retrospective of Macintosh and many things Macintosh to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Mac. This...
90 - Dogpile.com Users “Pile” up $250,000 for Pets in Need
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Dogpile.com (NASDAQ:INSP) has reached the $250,000 mark just two months into its goal of raising $1 million through the end of 2009 for pets in need, the search engine announced today. Since the launch of its Search & Rescue campaign the company...
91 - Location Based Technologies’ PocketFinder Wins Gear of the Year Award from PC World Magazine
ANAHEIM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Location Based Technologies (OTCBB:LBAS) today announced its PocketFinder® personal locator device and service is one of PC World magazine’s coveted Gear of the Year Award recipients. The award is presented annually to celebrate “the most...
92 - Hilton Hotels & Resorts Reserves Room for a “Dog-Gone Good Vacation”
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Hilton Hotels & Resorts is rolling out the red carpet with the “Hilton Hotel for Dogs” sweepstakes, in celebration of DreamWorks Pictures' and Nickelodeon Movies' “Hotel for Dogs,” now in theatres by Paramount Pictures. Until...
93 - Wedgewood Pharmacy Expands Services Offering in Veterinary Oncology; Publishes Annual Guide to Compounded Veterinary Medications
SWEDESBORO, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Wedgewood Pharmacy has expanded its oncology formulary to include both custom-compounded and manufactured chemotherapeutic and adjuvant agents. All medications are available by prescription for veterinary use only and are dispensed in dosage...
94 - No Paws Left Behind Sees Industry Recognition, Donations, Opportunity in 2008
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - No Paws Left Behind, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness to and finding solutions for the growing phenomena of “foreclosure pets”, saw significant successes in its seven months of operation in 2008. After a June company...
95 - PetMed Express, Inc. D/B/A 1-800-PetMeds Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Net sales for this quarter were $43.4 million compared to $37.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, an increase of...
96 - Seven in 10 Voters in LA Times Online Poll Support Keeping Billy at the Los Angeles Zoo
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - In a Los Angeles Times online poll, an overwhelming 7 in 10 voters have supported keeping Billy the Asian elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo, where his new state-of-the-art Pachyderm Forest educational habitat is being built. More than 45,000 respondents...
97 - Animal Wellness Magazine Awards Dog-Wa Liquid Pet Supplement ‘Seal of Approval,’ Naming Healthy Concentrate as “Product Pick”
LAS VEGAS & ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Dog-Wa, a liquid concentrate that provides dogs with essential vitamins and nutrients from leafy greens needed to create a well-balanced diet, has been awarded the prestigious “Animal Wellness Seal of Approval” and named a...
98 - VCA Antech, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - VCA Antech, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: WOOF), a leading animal healthcare company in the United States, will report financial results for its fourth quarter 2008 on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. VCA Antech, Inc. will...
99 - Learn about the Pet Food in The U.S.: Health, Humanization and High Quality Ingredients in an Increasingly Value-Driven Global Market, 8th Edition
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pet food industry is available in its catalogue. Pet Food in the U.S.: Health, Humanization and High Quality Ingredients in an Increasingly Value-Driven Global Market, 8th...
100 - Public Affairs Director for U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Joins Burson-Marsteller to Head New Product Integrity Practice
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations and communications firm, today announced the launch of its new Product Integrity Practice, which will be led by newly-appointed Managing Director Julie Vallese. Most recently, Vallese led...
101 - Church & Chapel Metal Arts, Inc. Becomes National Distributor of Eternal Image Products
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Eternal Image, Inc. (OTC:ETNL.PK), a public company engaged in the design, manufacturing and marketing of licensed brand funeral products, today announced that Church & Chapel Metal Arts, Inc. has become a national distributor of Eternal...
102 - Central Garden & Pet Selects Acorn Systems
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. & HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Acorn Systems, the preeminent resource for profitability and cost management solutions, and Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), a leading provider of Lawn and Garden and Pet supplies, today jointly announced the...
103 - PetMed Express D/B/A 1-800-PetMeds to Announce Its Third Quarter Financial Results on January 20, 2009
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:PETS) will announce its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time, then at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time, Menderes Akdag, the Company’s Chief...
104 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Monday, January 12: Frisbees
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Profile America — Monday, January 12th. The Frisbee as we know it was introduced this week in 1957, giving people of all ages, along with some talented dogs, an excuse for hours of fun. The name is thought to have come from the Frisbee Baking...
105 - IRIS Unit Licenses Whole Blood Separator Technology to IDEXX Laboratories for $1.5 Million, Plus Future Royalties, for Use in New IDEXX Chemistry Analyzer for Veterinary Market
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - IRIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NASDAQ: IRIS), a leading manufacturer of urinalysis systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide, today announced that its IRIS Sample Processing Business Unit has entered into a...
106 - Letter to Digital Angel Stockholders from CEO Joseph J. Grillo
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - The following is a letter to the stockholders of Digital Angel Corporation (NASDAQ:DIGA) from CEO Joseph J. Grillo: Dear Digital Angel Stockholder: As we enter the New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to summarize the goals we were...
107 - Family Fun Reigns Supreme at 30th Annual CHICAGOLAND OUTDOORS SHOW, Chicagoland’s Largest Consumer Fishing and Outdoor Sports Event
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - The 30th Annual CHICAGOLAND OUTDOORS SHOW makes its return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL., from January 21 – 24, 2009, where thousands of fishing and outdoor sports enthusiasts will converge to find fun for the entire...
108 - Diatect International Shareholder Update from Chairman and CEO Patrick Carr
HEBER CITY, Utah-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Diatect International Corporation (OTCBB:DTCT), a provider of eco-friendly organic insect control products, issued this letter today to its shareholders and stakeholders to provide an update on significant business activities at the company. To...
109 - Sergeant’s® Pet Care Products Introduces SentryHC® Good Behavior™ Pheromone Collar for Dogs
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. introduces the SentryHC® Good Behavior™ Pheromone Collar for Dogs, a convenient, inexpensive and effective way to calm dogs who have behavioral problems caused by stressful situations. The collar, available...
110 - Banfield, The Pet Hospital® Welcomes Tony Ueber as Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - Banfield, The Pet Hospital® announces that Tony Ueber has been appointed to lead operations for its more than 730 veterinary hospitals. “I am very pleased to welcome Tony to Banfield as executive vice president and chief operating officer...
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