Reading Time: 2 minutes According to a press release, some dogs in New Jersey are employees in a unique line of work. Bed Bug Sniffers, a bed bug inspection service based out of Burlington, New Jersey, recently announced the launch of its new operation. It will serve residents and business owners in Burlington County and Camden County by assisting…
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Pet Care Innovation Prize winners include plastic litter box alternative and stress-free temp taking at the vet
Reading Time: 2 minutes Five pet care startups from across the U.S. have been selected as the 2021 winners of the fifth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina. The 2021 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners are (and, while all are good news, we believe pets will be particularly happy about the fourth one): Denver, Colorado-based ClueJay An…
Ben & Jerry’s ‘unleashing’ frozen dog dessert
Reading Time: 2 minutes The talk of the internet when it comes to pet news today seems to be that Ben & Jerry’s has a new line of frozen treats for dogs. Will dogs love it as much as we love getting a spoonful of cookie dough in our own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? For that matter, will…
Global Pet Expo will be virtual in 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minute American Pet Products Association (APPA) COO and Executive Vice President Andy Darmohraj recently announced that amid continued safety concerns resulting from the global pandemic, Global Pet Expo will be moving to a fully-digital experience and will take place March 24–26, 2021. While details for the digital event, which is presented by APPA and the Pet…
Forget to get your guinea pig a holiday gift? These circus-themed toys might be a great way to seek forgiveness
Reading Time: 2 minutes So, I stumbled across HayPigs on the internet this evening and just had to share their very cute products for Guinea Pigs. According to the HayPigs website, their mission, as a family-owned company is to: “produce high quality products with longevity and attention to detail, designed specifically for the needs of guinea pigs and their…
Designer dog neck wear company turns dog apparel into masks to prevent COVID-19
Reading Time: 2 minutes Pup Scruffs, which launched in March as a dog-apparel company, rebranded its merchandise to be masks for people when the pandemic hit the country. As a result, sales have skyrocketed. Pup Scruffs made designer neck wear for dogs, offering 40 different brightly-colored designs and fun dog-inspired patterns, said Katie Bernotsky, one of the owners of…
Pet Innovation Award winners announced
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Pet Independent Innovation Awards program recently announced in a press release the winners of their 2020 Awards program showcasing the products, services and companies that drive innovation and exemplify the best in Pet industry across the globe. The mission of the Pet Independent Innovation Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard…
Wow! This PR agency helped a cat rescue stay open during the COVID crisis
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Good Camp, a marketing and public relations agency recently announced the success of its intensive two-week campaign to save its nonprofit client, CatCafe Lounge, from closure. According to a press release, negative effects of COVID meant the Los Angeles-based CatCafe might have to close its doors, but The Good Camp helped the cafe stay…
Company develops Smart Cat Wheel to help kitties keep in shape
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re concerned your cat is putting on a few extra pounds, you might find information about The Little Cat’s Cat Wheel to be of interest. The wheel, like it sounds, is sort of like a giant, (but technologically smart) hamster wheel for cats. According to a press release from The Little Cat, Smart Cat…
Birth of green puppy leads to free pistachios for every resident in his ‘township’
Reading Time: < 1 minute An unforgettable dog deserves an unforgettable treat. Recenty, Wonderful® Pistachios announced plans to donate a bag of Wonderful Pistachios to all residents in Pattada, Sardinia Italy. The reason? To celebrate the birth of a green puppy named “Pistachio.” The company will also donate a lifetime supply of Wonderful Pistachios to Mr. Cristian Mallocci, the dog’s…
‘A Treat As Kind As They Are’ campaign to show the special bonds between real pets and their pet parents
Reading Time: < 1 minute Gimborn USA, Inc. announced the launch of the “A Treat As Kind As They Are” advertising campaign created to support the new Simply Kind Hearted cat and dog treats brand. “A Treat As Kind As They Are” campaign shows only real pets and their pet parents to express the unconditional bonds unique to each fur-kid…
Korean pet furniture company, Hanasan Co., Ltd., to launch brand in North America
Reading Time: < 1 minute Hanasan—a Korean company specializing in interior architecture and wooden furniture, especially pet furniture—will launch its premium brand, Luxypet on the U.S. market later this year. Luxypet is 100% manufactured in South Korea and all furniture can be customized by customers. Established in April 2011, Hanasan’s pet product line includes pet bowls, pet beds, pet steps…
Nationwide becomes human-animal bond company
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nationwide, the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., has become a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company. The North American Veterinary Community and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), joint founders of the Human-Animal Bond Certification program, recently announced the news about Nationwide. As part of the certification process, all Nationwide…
Company buys used cell phones with mission of helping pets find loving homes
Reading Time: < 1 minute Cell4pets.com buys used phones with the mission of finding responsible and loving homes for the millions of abandoned and abused dogs and cats. They achieve this by buying then reselling clients’ devices and donating a portion of every sale to a no-kill animal shelter. Extending the life cycle of electronic devices also helps keeps them…
Buy grass online — for your dog, that is
Reading Time: 2 minutes (PRWeb)—Urban Dog Solutions, a San Diego-based subscription service for pet owners seeking a real grass alternative for their dogs, is setting out to serve metropolitan residents in every major city with their nationwide shipping initiative starting Wednesday, May 22. For one monthly price, customers receive a new grass pee patch delivered directly to their door…
Where do the real house cats of Orange County stay?
Reading Time: 2 minutes IRVINE, California (PRNewswire) — Orange County’s first luxury hotel exclusively for cats will be opening in Irvine this winter. Fashioned after luxury hotels and resorts, Club Cat’s unique accommodations are a departure from conventional boarding options for cats. Designed especially for felines, who are vertically inclined creatures, the suites are eight-feet tall and at least…