All-Glass Aquarium Co. Inc. (Franklin, Wis.), a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet Co. (Walnut Creek, Calif.), sold its one millionth Mini Bow Aquarium over the winter. The 2.5-, 5- and 7-gallon aquariums are sold in complete kits with incandescent hood, Whisper filter, fish food and water conditioner. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Alpha Pro Tech (Nogales, Ariz.) reported 2004 fourth-quarter revenues of $6.4 million, up 5.7 percent from $6.1 million for the year-earlier period. The company manufactures disposable protective apparel and construction supply weatherization products, as well as Unreal Lambskin pet beds. [May 2005 PET AGE]

The Anxiety Wrap by Animals Plus L.L.C. (Huntington, Ind.) received U.S. Patent No. 6,820,574 in February. The stretchable fabric wrap, introduced in 2001, helps dogs stay calm during times of stress. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Beak Appetit (Albuquerque, N.M.) changed its name to Gourmet Pet Supply Inc. The company will use the Beak Appetit name exclusively for its avian products, and add the Critter Cuisine name for its small animal foods. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Big Al’s Aquarium Supercenter opened a 19,000-square-foot store in Tamarac, Fla., in March. A joint venture of the Toronto-based Big Al’s chain and Aquarium Retail Holdings (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), the store features a 12-foot-round, 5,000-gallon predator tank with sharks and other marine species and a livestock room that houses thousands of fish. [May 2005 PET AGE]

The Bramton Co. (Dallas) earned the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval for Simple Solution Stain & Odor Remover, signifying that the product effectively removes stains without damaging carpet. The seal is awarded to products that pass stringent tests administered by an independent, accredited laboratory. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Central Garden & Pet Co. (Walnut Creek, Calif.) teamed with Major League Baseball’s Oakland Athletics in March to promote responsible pet ownership and highlight outdoor living. Upcoming promotions include Family Fantasy Day With the A’s, in which fans can visit their local pet and garden retailers for a chance to win signed merchandise, opportunities to meet team members, on-field access and a luxury suite; and season-long sponsorship of the park’s grounds crew. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Chateau-Animaux (Washington) recently launched an affiliate program via its online store (www.chateau-animaux.com) to raise funds for nonprofit animal welfare groups. Participating groups can receive up to 15 percent commissions on sales made through special links to the store’s Web site. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Del Monte Foods Co. (San Francisco) reported third-quarter net sales of $861.3 million, up 6.2 percent from the year-earlier period, driven by higher volume from new product introductions and higher pricing. In March, the company was ordered to pay $3.6 million in damages to Mars Inc. (McLean, Va.) related to patent infringement on pet treats with soft centers. Del Monte is considering an appeal. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Drs. Foster & Smith (Rhinelander, Wis.) is opening a coral propagation facility this spring, and launching LiveAquaria.com to provide reef hobbyists with a year-round source for farmed coral fragments. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Flexi-Mat Corp. (Plainfield, Ill.) acquired Global Pet Products Inc. (Winston-Salem, N.C.) in February, and moved all its operations to Illinois. Global Pet co-founders Sylvia Pickett and Carol Polk remain with the company. [May 2005 PET AGE]

GPC Pet Products (Muscatine, Iowa) added two distributors for its World’s Best Cat Litter, Inobys Pet First oral care products and Good Boy and Good Girl treats: Central Garden & Pet Co. (Walnut Creek, Calif.), servicing accounts coast-to-coast; and Loveland Pet Products (Mason, Ohio), servicing retail accounts in seven Midwestern states. [May 2005 PET AGE]

The Hartz Mountain Corp. (Secaucus, N.J.) co-sponsored the Doris Day Animal Foundation’s 11th Spay Day USA in February, donating $10,000 and providing 400 pet makeover kits and assorted pet toys for Washington residents. [May 2005 PET AGE]

The Iams Co. (Dayton, Ohio) distributed 1 million pounds of Iams dog and cat foods to 17 Midwestern shelters for Valentine’s Day. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Kenilworth Media Inc. (Richmond Hill, Ontario) acquired Pet Commerce magazine from August Communications Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba) in March. Kenilworth will incorporate Pet Commerce into its existing Pet Biz bimonthly trade publication, turning it into a section highlighting new products and trends within the Canadian pet industry. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Kim’s Pets (Raleigh, N.C.) and Companion Ch’i L.L.C. (Cary, N.C.) raised more than $600 for Care for Animals, a nonprofit animal welfare organization, through their first Pets Valentine’s Mixer. More than 70 singles attended with their canines, which enjoyed a heart-shaped peanut doggie cake and doggie biscuits. [May 2005 PET AGE]

As part of its Pedigree Dogs Rule Adoption Drive, Pedigree gave a year’s worth of dog food to the first 1,000 people who submitted proof of adopting a dog Feb. 12-14, and donated a year’s supply of food for one dog to each organizations where the adoptions took place. Pedigree is made by Masterfoods USA (Vernon, Calif.). [May 2005 PET AGE]

Pet Aromatics (Los Angeles) signed several new distributors: All Star Pet Supply of Kansas Inc. (Olathe, Kan.) for Kansas, Missouri and northern Oklahoma; Animal Connection (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) for southern Connecticut and New York; Animal Supply Co. (Auburn, Wash.) for Idaho, Oregon and Washington; Desert Dog Distribution (Las Cruces, N.M.) for Las Cruces, N.M., and El Paso, Texas; Diaz Rock & Pet Supplies Inc. (Lombard, Ill.) for Illinois, Michigan and southern Wisconsin; Gangway Pets, (Duncannon, Pa.) for eastern Pennsylvania; General Pet Supply Inc. (Milwaukee) for Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin; J.A. Distributor (Portland, Maine) for Maine; LNC Distributing L.L.C. (Sun Valley, Calif.) for southern California; Natures Rules (Madison, N.C.) for North and South Carolina; New England Pet Supplies Distributor, (Meriden, Conn.) for Connecticut and southern Massachusetts; Paddywacks Distributing (Carbondale, Colo.) for western Colorado; PBF (Houston) for Texas; and Six Dogs for Alaska. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Pet Brands Inc. (Columbus, Ohio) recently partnered with Kraft Foods North America (East Hanover, N.J.) to create a line of Milk-Bone branded dog accessories, including toys, collars, leashes, bowls, beds, apparel and rawhide, available to all classes of trade. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Pet Naturals of Vermont (Essex Junction, Vt.) in February recruited Matrix Partners (Chicago), a brand strategy and identity firm, to launch a series of strategically focused initiatives designed to generate consumer awareness for its full line of supplements for dogs and cats. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc. (San Diego) and the Petco Foundation (San Gabriel, Calif.) presented checks totaling $46,000 to the San Diego Humane Society during a recent telethon that raised nearly $220,000 for the group. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Pethealth Inc. (Oakville, Ontario) gave Andrew Sage of Oceanside, Calif., a $500 shopping spree at Petco for being the 500,000th person to enroll his newly adopted dog in the company’s ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program. [May 2005 PET AGE]

PetsMart Inc. (Phoenix) reported sales of $934.3 million for the fourth quarter, up 11.2 percent from $840 million for the year-earlier period, and net income of $68.1 million, up 20.3 percent from $56.6 million for the year-earlier period. However, the chain said it will restate financial results for prior periods to correct its accounting method for certain leases. The company expects lease accounting-related charges to reduce earnings by approximately $4.8 million in fiscal 2004, $4.5 million in fiscal 2003, $4.2 million in fiscal 2002, $3.9 million in fiscal 2001 and $5.2 million in fiscal 2000. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Planet Dog (Portland, Maine) launched www.planetdogretailer.com to allow retailers to order online, track their account and shipments, download forms such as pricing sheets, find merchandising ideas and more. In addition, the company now offers nine pre-assorted kits with products in the best-selling colors and sizes plus a free double-sided Planet Dog logo sign. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Roudybush Inc. (Woodland, Calif.) allows retailers to find detailed product information and order online via its Web site, www.roudybush.com. [May 2005 PET AGE]

SeaYu Enterprises Inc. (San Francisco), maker of Petrotech Odor Eliminator, is running the Search for the Stinkiest Pet in America contest online through July 31. Winners, selected on the basis of 200-word stories, will receive $300 (first place), $150 (second place), a one-year supply of Petrotech Odor Eliminator (third place) or a free can of Petrotech Odor Eliminator (25 runners-up). [May 2005 PET AGE]

Sergeant’s Pet Care Products Inc. (Omaha, Neb.) held a Doggie Bad Breath Contest in February in conjunction with National Pet Dental Month, and awarded a year’s supply of DentaFresh products to Ladybug, a 13-year-old greyhound, for having the worst dog breath in Omaha. Two runners-up received gift baskets containing DentaFresh and other Sergeant’s products. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Superpetz recently opened its 33rd store. Located in Hummels Wharf, Pa., the 18,000-square-foot full-line store stocks up to 10,000 items and employs 25 people. [May 2005 PET AGE]

Swag Co. Inc. (San Diego) donated $10,000 worth of Loopies toys to the People, Animals & Kids Together Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises funds and conducts educational programs for sanctuaries and animal rescuers. [May 2005 PET AGE]

To support projected growth over the next several years, Veterinary Ventures Inc. moved to a larger building at 661 Sierra Rose Drive, Reno, NV 89511. The company’s phone and fax numbers remain unchanged. [May 2005 PET AGE]