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Reading Time: 2 minutes TrainAway app allows dog owners to desensitize their pets from loud and scary noises with over 100 professionally or self-recorded sounds. Colorado Springs, Colorado (PetPR.com) — Pet owners with dogs that experience fear and anxiety triggered by various sounds and loud noises can now turn their smart device into a fully automated dog training tool…
Reading Time: 3 minutes We bought the Kitty City Jungle Panther Play Cube from Wal-Mart in Greenville, North Carolina for $4.98 plus tax. We had been eyeing this for a while now. But, our cat, Motor, pretty much likes to sleep on top of things as opposed to inside stuff and we weren’t sure if she would care for…
Reading Time: 3 minutes EWING, New Jersey (PRNewswire) — ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter is donating $10,000 to Mac’s Fund, a cat welfare organization based in Philadelphia, after “Slide,” a YouTube video starring iAmMoshow, more than tripled its goal of 1 million views well in advance of the Jan. 31 deadline. Thanks to the fans who watched and shared…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Let’s face it — sometimes the idea of walking your dog is less than appealing, especially if you are tired after a long day at work or it’s cold or raining outside. But, regular walks are super important for keeping our beloved pups in shape. Not to mention the fact that most dogs LOVE walks….
Reading Time: < 1 minute TUCSON, Arizona (PRNewswire) — Happy Tails Travel has developed an alternative to air travel for relocating pets within the contiguous U.S. by ground through a program called, “By Ground Safe and Sound.” This service offers door-to-door transportation for pets in a private vehicle by one of the company’s highly screened, pet-friendly drivers to ensure a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Back in October 2018, thanks to a press release from PR.com, and a campaign from Canine Company, many people started asking the question: “After 500 days in a shelter, why doesn’t Thumbelina have a home?” It’s certainly not her looks. Thumbelina is a 42-pound, white bull terrier mix, who, with her distinctive black spots, sort…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The 8-page book, which features colored illustrations by children, is being made available free at EssentialsPetCare.com. Port Richey, Florida (PR.com) — As part of its continued commitment to pet owner education Essentials PetCare has collaborated with pet author Steve Dale on a new children’s storybook aimed at teaching children about responsible pet ownership. “My New…
Reading Time: 3 minutes 3D printing on its own is pretty amazing. Add in pets and the possibilities become extremely interesting. Here’s a look at some ways 3D printing is being used when it comes to our furry friends: Lifelike recreations: Some companies are now offering 3D printing of models of pets. GravityB, a Calgary-based studio, for example, creates…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Hendrys said they were shocked to hear the news that their beloved dog Jasper was not only alive but discovered some 400 miles away in Houston after being gone for nearly a decade. HOUSTON (PRNewswire) — Jasper, a 12-year-old Australian shepherd mix, is finally home after he went missing from the Hendry family home…
Reading Time: 2 minutes What are some good treats for peacocks. Besides dried mealworms that is. We recently posed the following question to a peacock group we belong to on Facebook: “Can anyone suggest anything other than mealworms that peacocks love? Buying dried mealworms is breaking our bank account.” The following are the answers we received. Some of these…
Reading Time: 3 minutes (Stamford, CT) – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) wants to keep pets safe and warm this season by helping pet owners recognize the dangers of cold weather and learn what products are available to help ensure safety. Snow and cold surfaces can cause chapped paws, itchy and flaky skin, and other hazards for pets….
Reading Time: 3 minutes CLEARWATER, Florida (PRNewswire) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), home to Winter the rescued dolphin from the movies Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, welcomed a new rescued animal as a permanent resident — Snorkel, a blind loggerhead sea turtle. CMA rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine life, and permanently cares for those that lack the survival…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Each test reveals the genetic breakdown of the cat, with results that tell you what breeds your cat’s DNA contains, and even if any wild cat genes are part of the mix. LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — Is your cat an enigma? Get the feeling he has some wild ancestors? Want more information about how to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes BREA, California (PRNewswire) — One of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and statistics show that pet owners should share that goal with their dogs and cats. Data from Nationwide, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, reveals that pet obesity is on the rise for the eighth…
Reading Time: 2 minutes CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (PRNewswire) — As winter storms pick up around the country, it’s important to remember to keep your pets warm in colder weather. Petland wants to make sure pets and their owners stay warm and safe this winter. Like humans, dogs have different levels of tolerance for colder weather. Type of fur or coat,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes WASHINGTON (PRNewswire) — While many people set goals to get healthy in the new year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Pet Food Institute (PFI) encourage pet owners to proactively review their pet’s health in 2019 as well. Published studies suggest that up to 59 percent of dogs and cats may be overweight, though…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We found this cute woman walking dog iPhone X Plus Case by Kate Spade at Macy’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At $45, it’s a little pricey, but it’s definitely adorable. Description: kate spade new york Brooklyite iPhone X Plus Case. Get in the New York state of mind with the chic kate spade new york Brooklyite…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are ever in need of a font that is completely made out of cat images, or, maybe like us, you just get a kick out of such things, check out http://nekofont.upat.jp/ As you can see from the above, we spelled out Wow my pet did THAT!, complete with a tail for the exclamation…
Reading Time: 2 minutes St. Louis (PRNewswire) — Today’s signing into law of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) marks an important milestone in efforts to reshape the way domestic violence victims and their pets are cared for in the United States. The newly enacted PAWS Act, included in the bill, received bi-partisan Congressional support and will…
Reading Time: 2 minutes CULVER CITY, California (PRNewswire) — Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Humane Society of the United States kicked off their collaboration at an advance screening of A Dog’s Way Home for veterans and their families in the DC area. A Dog’s Way Home will be released in theaters nationwide on January 11, 2019. Through the movie,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes For us personally, cats have been a part of a our lives since we were children. And, in that entire time, we, for some reason we never wondered about the following until today: Why do they put bells on cat collars? Turns out, the answer is pretty simple. The bells are to warn birds and…