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Apr 19, 2024

VSI Partnership Expands Meowijuana, Doggijuana Collections Across Western U.S.

SmarterPaw LLC its recently announced its distribution partnership with Veterinary Service, Inc. (VSI), a premier distributor in the pet industry. This collaboration will expand the availability and distribution of SmarterPaw’s award-winning brands, Meowijuana and Doggijuana, to retailers across the Western U.S. VSI’s extensive distribution network covers 2,500+ retail stores west of the Rocki[...]

Apr 18, 2024

Carnivore Meat Company Announces New Sustainability Initiatives Ahead of Earth Day

Carnivore Meat Company has unveiled the expansion of its sustainability initiatives aimed at significantly reducing its carbon footprint. These innovative measures include additional case pack optimizations, joining The Pet Sustainability Coalition and partnering with The Green Project to track and monitor its carbon footprint. Carnivore Meat Company provides dogs and cats with premium-quality, ra[...]

Apr 18, 2024

Guide Dogs for the Blind Rideshare Survey Results Reveal Most Respondents Denied Access

Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) recently announced the findings of its first North American rideshare survey among people who are blind or visually impaired, with more than 83 percent of respondents reporting they been refused service, and many stating they had been denied multiple times when traveling with their guide dog. The 16-question survey […]

Apr 18, 2024

Central Bark Signs Largest Multi-Unit Franchise Deal Across North Philadelphia, Suburbs

Central Bark, the premier whole dog care franchise and industry pioneer, is proud to announce the signing of its largest multi-unit franchise agreement to date in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding North Philadelphia suburbs. Leading Central Bark’s growth in North Philadelphia is Christian Lampone, who recently executed the multi-unit development agreement. For Lampone, the journey [&[...]

Apr 18, 2024

Happy Cat Hotel & Spa Continues Expansion, Introduces Three New Franchise Locations

The Happy Cat Hotel & Spa is announcing its latest expansion, with three new franchise locations set to open soon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Norwalk, Connecticut. Since its establishment in 2014 by founders Chris and Meg Raimo, Happy Cat Hotel & Spa has revolutionized the pet care industry, providing cat lovers […]

Apr 17, 2024

American Pet Products Association Announces 2 Additions to Board of Directors

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) recently announced two new board members for 2024. Kevin Fick, former CEO and current board member of PetWise Brands, and Josh Patterson, vice president of sales North America for Vital Essentials, a Carnivore Meat Company brand, have joined APPA’s board of directors. “On behalf of the entire APPA board, I […]

Apr 17, 2024

Global Omnichannel Brand Introduces New Era of Dog Travel with Launch of BARK Air

BARK, Inc., a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, recently announced it has partnered with a jet charter company to launch BARK Air. BARK Air is the world’s first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs first, and their human companions second, enabling them to travel together comfortably […]

Apr 16, 2024

Brazilian Pet Food Company Raises Awareness for Animals at Rio Open Tennis Tournament

PremieRpet, the first company to develop super premium pet food in Brazil, recently had the opportunity to sponsor six adoptable “CãoDulas” at the 2024 Rio Open. For the seventh year in a row, the brand was able to promote the cause of pet adoption at the largest tennis tournament in South America. In search of […]

Apr 16, 2024

MySimplePetLab Expands Vet-Approved Line of Dog Care Kits at Target Stores

MySimplePetLab, recently announced it is expanding at select Target stores nationwide. Introducing Ear Care Dog Kit and Diarrhea Care Dog Kit, providing just-in-time support when you and your dog need it most. Launching in stores this month, these modern dog care kits were designed to make pet care ownership both simple and accessible – for […]

Apr 16, 2024

Guardian Pet Welcomes Soccer Legend Michelle Akers as Official Spokesperson for NOBL Foods

Guardian Pet Food Company, Inc. recently announced that Michelle Akers, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has signed on as the official spokesperson for NOBL Foods, Guardian’s line of dog foods and treats. Over her 15-year career with the U.S. National Team, Akers has won two FIFA World Cups (1991 and 1999), […]

Apr 16, 2024

Regenerative Organic Alliance Introduces 1st Pet Nutrition Brand to Receive ROC Certification

Cave Pets, a newly launched pet nutrition brand with clinically-studied superfoods formulated to improve the health of pets and heal the planet, announced it has been designated as Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) from the Regenerative Organic Alliance. Cave Pets co-founder Jason Dewberry said the certification is significant because it ensures the brand is meeting the highest standards [&he[...]

Apr 15, 2024

Pet Palette Distribution Unveils Halloween, Holiday Prebook Events

Pet Palette Distribution, a Maryland-based national distributor of premium pet products, has launched the seasonal prebook program for its 2024 Halloween and Holiday collections. The collections highlight hundreds of best-selling seasonal dog and cat products that range from holiday-specific Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas and Hanukkah items to a wide range of options that fall under the [&hell[...]