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

Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort Opens in San Antonio

Dr. Michael Becker, DVM, opens new 24-hour 22,000-sq. ft. veterinary clinic and pet resort

San Antonio, TX (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 26, 2010 — Michael Becker, DVM, founder of Becker Animal Hospital—a full-service veterinary clinic—has opened a new 22,000-sq. ft. veterinary clinic and pet resort in San Antonio at 6515 IH-10 West, near the IH-10 and Loop 410 interchange.

Named the “Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort,” the new facility is a full-service, state-of-the-art, 24-hour veterinary hospital and luxurious pet resort offering luxury suite boarding, indoor-outdoor kennel boarding and standard cage boarding, as well as doggie day care and other ancillary pet services.

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10 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint

PETCO has partnered exclusively with green social networking company, Greenwala.com, and renowned pet expert and radio personality, Tracie Hotchner, to help reduce your pet’s environmental impact.

San Diego (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 16, 2010 — From the 8 billion pounds of kitty litter heading to landfills each year to the effects of a pet’s carnivorous diet, pet parents should be aware of the substantial carbon footprint left by pets. To address this important matter, PETCO has developed an exclusive partnership with Greenwala.com, the leading online resource empowering people to go “green”. With the help of both Greenwala.com and Tracie Hotchner, author and host of NPR’s Gracie-Award winning show, “Cat Chat” on Sirius Radio, PETCO has compiled a list of simple ways to reduce the environmental impact of pets.

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Pups Across America Photo Tour Launches

Photojournalist James Alexander Travels the Country Documenting Pets, People and Natural Wonders

Ft. Myers, Florida (PRWEB) April 22, 2010 — Photojournalist James “Alex” Alexander, founder of Alexander Consulting, set off on his “Motoring Across America 2010” tour. To support his cross-country journey, Alex launched Pups Across America, a pet photography service where Alex will take professional photos of pets and their owners that he meets along the way, with a specialty in photographs of dogs.

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