PetAg Initiates Comprehensive Pet Nutrition and Safety Education Program

Leading Pet Nutrition Manufacturer To Implement Education Program For Animal Food Safety

Hampshire, IL (PRWEB) August 10, 2010 – PetAg today announced the creation of a comprehensive program designed to inform and educate consumers on pet nutrition safety and proper storage of their newly improved KMR and Esbilac powdered milk product for infant animals. Read more

5th Annual New York’s Funniest Reporter Show Will Raise Money For Humane Society

The 5th Annual New York’s Funniest Reporter Show (www.nyfunniestreporter.com) will feature eight media professionals each doing five minutes of stand up comedy in order to raise money for the Humane Society of New York. Appearing on the show this year will be: Wendy Diamond (Animal Fair Magazine), Cooper Lawrence (Cooper Lawrence Show), Ellis Henican (Fox News & Newsday), Meredith Daniels (Newsday), Lauren Sivan (Fox News), Marlaina Schiavo (CNN), and Robert George (New York Post). 2009 NYFR Winner Marianne Schaberg will be performing in the show but, will not be competing. Judging the competition will be: Judith Regan (Sirius / XM), Jeffrey Gurian (Comedy Writer / Filmmaker), and Tasha Harris (Founder & Editor-In-Chief of StageTime Magazine). The show emcee will be comedian Ryan Reiss. Read more

Help Stop the Cruelness of Dog Fighting through Education and Fitness

The only way to stop the cruel events of Dog Fighting is through education. That education process is done through all the wonderful people at Knock Out Dog Fighting – www.knockoutdogfighting.org. Knock Out Dog Fighting and Skaters Coach – www.skaterscoach.com have joined together to help raise the funding for the education process to stop Dog Fighting. Read more

Hollywood and Dogs Descend on 22nd Annual World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest

With the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest only days away, more dogs and more celebrities than ever before are coming to participate in this granddaddy of events set for Friday, June 25, 2010 in Petaluma, California at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. More than 25 dogs with names like Gizmo, Handsome Hector, Monkey Man, Rocco, Egar, and Icky are coming to claim the trophy. And Hollywood celebrities are flying in to judge and emcee. This year’s star-studded event will include Celebrity Vet Karen “Doc” Halligan, Lead Singer for Vertical Horizon Matt Scannell, and That 70’s Show Television Star Christina Moore and Actor and Comic Jon Reep. Read more

Preview of World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contestants Available Online: Record Number of Contestants to

Contestants in the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest are available for viewing online at the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Voting Gallery. This year’s contest is set for Friday, June 25 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma and this fun preliminary shows the competitiveness has already begun.

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2010 — The world loves ugly dogs and a cast of new characters and some old favorites are available for viewing online at the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Voting Gallery located at www.worldsugliestdogcontest.org. This is the official website of the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest scheduled for Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. While the results of the online voting do not effect the outcome of the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest, the online gallery is a fun way to get acquainted with the dogs, many of whom are contestants. Read more

LCA Throws Fundraising Gala in NYC, June 30th at 6:30 — Hosts: Mary & Peter Max, Leesa Rowland & Chris DeRose

Enjoy organic wines & vegan hors d’oeuvres while mingling with compassionate animal lovers in the beautiful surrounds of Peter Max art at the Max Studio.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 11, 2010 — Animal lovers Chris DeRose, founder of Last Chance For Animals (LCA), Leesa Rowland, actress & activist, and Mary and Peter Max, famed pop artist & his wife come together on June 30th to raise funds to benefit the plight of animals. Live music by local band Dusty Wright & The Jaguars, vegan hors d’oeuvres by Franchia and organic wines along with sponsors Cesar’s Way Magazine and John Paul Mitchell join forces for a fun evening in support of LCA’s good work. Wednesday June 30th- 6:30 to 8:30 Read more

Adopt-a-Pet.com Catches Your Pet Playing Poker All Night; Oscar Winning Technologists Support Homeless Pet Adoption With a New iPhone App

Now you can insert your pet into those famous paintings of dogs playing poker and raise money for shelter pets

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 3, 2010 — iMatte Inc., the creative team behind Ultimatte Corporation announced today the launch of their new iPhone App, which allows users to seamlessly insert their pet into three famous paintings from the 1903 Brown and Bigelow calendar of dogs playing poker! Read more

Veterinary Neurologist Campaigns for High Blood Pressure Screenings for Pets

Dr. Anne Chauvet is offering a free pet hypertension guide so pet owners know how to take life-saving action to avoid stroke or seizure, which can be caused by high blood pressure. Veterinarians are encouraged to include blood pressure screenings in routine exams.

Sarasota, Fla. (PRWEB) June 3, 2010 — Veterinary neurologist Dr. Anne Chauvet is helping to educate pet owners and other veterinarians about the importance of routine blood pressure screenings with the free Guide to Hypertension in Pets. Read more

Summer is for the Dogs at Loews Hotels

In honor of the tenth anniversary of the Loews Loves Pets program, Loews Hotels launches its new pet-friendly “Dog Days of Summer” package.

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 20, 2010 — In honor of the tenth anniversary of the Loews Loves Pets program, Loews Hotels launches its new pet-friendly “Dog Days of Summer” package. Available May 1 – August 31, 2010, the one-night package includes treats, toys and tips such as a special room service meal of veterinarian approved “Scooby BBQ Sliders” (recipe below), a “Fling Thing” Frisbee from West Paw Design and dog walking tips from “It’s a Dog’s World,” pet expert Wendy Diamond’s new book. Pricing ranges from $174 at the new Loews Atlanta Hotel and $314 at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. To book, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com. Read more

National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 16-22, 2010

Pet At Home Sitting Services supports National Dog Bite Prevention Week with a “Doggone Safe Be a Tree” children’s program on Tuesday, May 18.

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 11, 2010 — During the third week in May, Doggone Safe Inc., Pet At Home Sitting Services, Inc., “Pet At Home,” and other organizations will be calling attention to one of the nation’s most commonly reported public health problems: dog bites. Half of all children will be bitten by a dog by age 12 and the majority of these bites are by the family dog or other dog known to the child. Read more

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