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Feb 5, 2024

Lintbells, Maker of YuMOVE Pet Joint Supplement, Awarded B Corp Certification for Sustainability Efforts

Press release: Lintbells Leading pet supplement manufacturer, Lintbells recently announced that it has been granted coveted B Corp status, the certification which verifies a company has met the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Known for its leading pet supplement brand YuMOVE Joint Care, Lintbells is one of only 11 companies […]

Feb 5, 2024

Elanco Announces Sale of Aqua Business to Merck Animal Health for $1.3B

Press release: Elanco Elanco Animal Health Incorporated recently announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its aqua business to Merck Animal Health for approximately $1.3 billion in cash, which represents approximately 7.4 times the estimated 2023 revenue of the Elanco aqua business. “A strategic decision resulting from a disciplined process over the last year, […]

Feb 5, 2024

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Bond Pet Foods Hit Milestone Toward Sustainable Protein Through Fermentation

Press release: Hill’s Pet Nutrition Bond Pet Foods has shipped its first two metric tons of an animal protein created through fermentation to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, which will begin to formulate test products using the innovative, more sustainable ingredient for regulatory review and market evaluation. Separately, the companies announced a second joint development agreement to […]

Feb 2, 2024

Biotech Company Loyal Launches Clinical Trial for Drug to Extend Healthy Lifespan in Senior Dogs

Press release: Loyal Loyal, a biotech company pioneering longevity drugs for dogs, announced today that it has dosed the first dog in its STAY study, the pivotal clinical trial for its LOY-002 drug. LOY-002 is being developed by Loyal to extend the healthy lifespan of senior dogs and maintain their quality of life as they […]

Feb 2, 2024

Doggy Parton to Present DOLLY PARTON PET GALA with Drew Barrymore, Kristen Bell & Kristin Chenoweth

Press release: Doggy Parton Doggy Parton and CBS present DOLLY PARTON’S PET GALA, a two-hour variety special featuring exclusive performances by music’s biggest stars, and a one-of-a-kind runway revealing the best in doggy fashion, featuring Parton’s most iconic looks as well as embellished looks from Dolly’s Doggy Parton pet line, Wednesday, February 21 (9-11 p.m. […]

Feb 1, 2024

PFX Partnership Expands Shark Tank Alum The Bear & The Rat Frozen Dog Treats to Midwest, Ohio Valley

Press release: The Bear & The Rat The Bear & The Rat, a leader in premium frozen dog treats, thaw-and-serve toppers and celebration treats for dogs, is adding Midwest distribution with Pet Food Experts (PFX), a leading distributor of pet food, treats, supplies and toys. PFX services an extensive network of more than 6,200 independently […]

Feb 1, 2024

Petcurean Exceeds Carbon Pawprint Reduction Goals in Third Annual Sustainability Report

Press release: Petcurean Petcurean, the award-winning manufacturer of premium pet food brands Go! Solutions, Now Fresh, Gather and Summit, is thrilled to share its third annual Sustainability Impact Report, which reflects the company’s ongoing journey to translate ambition into action and reaffirms their commitment to being a sustainability leader in the premium pet food industry. The report [[...]

Feb 1, 2024

Toy Brand Huxley & Kent Welcomes Pet Industry Veteran Mike Bateman to Lead Operations Team

Press release: Huxley & Kent Huxley & Kent, an industry leading designer of durable and fun pet toys and accessories, proudly announces the addition of Mike Bateman to its leadership team as the new operations manager. Bateman, whose career has been marked by a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, brings to the role several years […]

Feb 1, 2024

Propelled Brands Acquires Camp Bow Wow Doggy Day Care, Elevating the Prominent Franchisor to 1,300+ Locations

Press release: Propelled Brands Propelled Brands, the premier multi-brand franchisor of FASTSIGNS International Inc., MY SALON Suite and NerdsToGo, has announced its acquisition of Camp Bow Wow, a leading doggy day care and boarding franchise.  With the support of Propelled Brands private equity owners, LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli, the acquisition provides Camp Bow Wow with the pla[...]

Feb 1, 2024

Three Dog Bakery Brings Gourmet Food, Treats to Riverside, California Location

Press release: Three Dog Bakery Pups and pup parents are howling with delight. Three Dog Bakery at 195 E. Alessandro Boulevard in Riverside, California opened January 22.  Three Dog Bakery, America’s original bakery for dogs, will be spoiling four-legged friends in Riverside and surrounding areas with freshly baked cakes, cookies, Pupcakes and treats created exclusively for […]

Feb 1, 2024

Red Roof, Canine Companions Partnership Offers Traveler Savings, Helps Transform Lives Via Service Dogs

Press release: Red Roof Red Roof, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, is once again partnering with Canine Companions through its Room In Your Heart (RIYH) purpose-driven program. Canine Companions is an organization that transforms the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs to those in need, including veterans. Travelers who […]

Jan 31, 2024

EMERGE Completes Sale of WholesalePet for $9.25M, Expects Cost Savings Related to Streamlined Business

Press release: EMERGE Commerce EMERGE Commerce Ltd., a premium e-commerce brand portfolio, recently announced that, further to its press release dated January 24, it has successfully completed the sale of its indirect subsidiary corporation, Retails Store Networks, Inc. dba WholesalePet.com (WSP) to Tiny Fund I, LP pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated January 23 […]