Head Over Tails for Pets Offers Alternatives to Giving Pets as Gifts

Fargo, ND (Vocus/PRWEB ) December 24, 2009 — Giving a live animal as a gift, especially during the holidays, is not in the recipient’s or the animal’s best interest. The holiday season is hectic and puppies, kittens and baby bunnies need a lot of attention and a strict schedule. Head Over Tails for Pets offers are a few creative alternatives to giving the gift of animal companionship. Read more

Access to Dangerous Materials is Biggest Holiday Pet Safety Hazard In and Around Homes, according to Pet Sitters International

King, NC (Vocus) November 13, 2009 — Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters reports that the biggest pet safety hazard consistently witnessed by pet sitters during the holidays is a pet’s access to dangerous materials in the home that can be easily ingested.

PSI recently surveyed its nearly 8,000 member businesses to determine the top three hazards professional pet sitters encounter during the holidays. More than 10 percent of the association’s members participated in the survey. While the majority of respondents, 63 percent, said that access to dangerous materials was most prevalent, 25 percent cited electrical appliances left on in the home and 24 percent referenced a pet’s access to dangerous plants. Read more

The Secret to Cooking4Canines is Unleashed by NBC’s TODAY Show

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 14, 2009 — Yoga4Dogs co-founder, Amy Stevens, appeared on the NBC TODAY Show (Wednesday, August 12, 2009), alongside co-anchor Hoda Kotb and co-host Kathie Lee Gifford to share recipes from her new book, Cooking4Canines. Stevens is also the co-creator and host of the Yoga4Dogs DVD, the only dog yoga DVD available anywhere. Read more

15 Dog-Friendly Joie de Vivre Hotels Drop Canine Weight Limits, Offer Pet-Friendly Perks

Joie De Vivre Makes Special Accommodations For Guests’ Four-Legged Friends.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 19, 2009 — Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, has made canine check-ins at its pet-friendly hotels even more welcoming for dogs and their owners. At its 15 pet-friendly boutique properties in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Southern California, dog owners can now bring their pets along for the journey without worrying about weight limit restrictions or pet fees being imposed for their stay. Read more

PetMeds Partners with Pet Airways, an Airline Exclusively for Pets

With flights commencing in July 2009 and 5 city regions to pick from (New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles) Pet Airways allows pet parents to safely move their pets around the U.S.

Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 28, 2009 — America’s Largest Pet Pharmacy, PetMeds (http://www.petmeds.com) (NASDAQ: PETS), has partnered with Pet Airways, a sophisticated flight alternative designed for the safety and comfort of traveling pets. Read more

Dog Travel – What You Need To Carry When You Travel With Your Dog

Spring is here and with the onset of warm weather, comes more dog shows and our annual vacations, plus the urge to take a Sunday drive. However, we sometimes neglect the needs of our pets or do not take extra precautions for unseen emergencies. If you cannot board your pet, or leave it at home and find that you must take it with you please make sure you provide adequate ventilation and water in your vehicle. Plus you should read up on heat stroke and heat prostration. Below is a simple check list to ensure your pet is provided for under normal circumstances and in the event of an emergency: Read more

It’s Easy for Dogs to “Go Green” at Loews Hotels

Canines Can Take an Environmentally-Friendly “Grrreen Dog” Vacation this Earth Day

New York (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 8, 2009 — As part of its commitment to the environment, Loews Hotels encourages even its furriest guests to do their part in promoting responsible, sustainable consumption (literally). The new Loews “Grrreen Dog” package features a specially created “Dog Gone Green” room service meal, a veterinarian approved healthy feast which mixes locally grown ingredients from neighborhood farms with a lot of love. The “Grrreen Dog” package will launch on Earth Day (April 22, 2009) and features several additional earth-friendly components. Read more

National Pet Parent’s Day

National Pet Parent’s Day officially takes place on the last Sunday of April and this year, it’s April 26th.  This holiday is to celebrate pet caregivers – those who consider their pets part of their family.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in 2006, nearly 50% of pet owners considered their pets family members.  Also, those who consider themselves to be pet parents are most likely U.S. pet caregivers, young pet owners without children, and older pet owners with children who no longer live at home. Read more

How To Secure Your Dog While Traveling

In this article, “How To Secure Your Dog While Traveling”, we will look at the best ways to protect your canine when taking him along with you on car trips.

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Show Your Love for Your Pet at PETCO’s Valentine’s Day Event

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with other passionate pet parents and show your love for your favorite pet at all PETCO locations nationwide

(Vocus/PRWEB ) January 27, 2009 — Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with other passionate pet parents and show your love for your favorite pet at all PETCO locations nationwide.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m

Where: All PETCO locations nationwide, visit PETCO.com to find the store nearest to you

Why: To celebrate this Valentine’s Day with other passionate pet parents and to show your love for your favorite pet – why not? Read more

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