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Sep 26, 2023

K9 Resorts Taps Consumer Brand Veteran as New Chief Operating Officer

Press release: K9 Resorts K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel recently announced the addition of Patti Carr to serve as chief operating officer. With more than 30 years’ experience in franchise operations leadership for national consumer brands, Carr brings deep expertise and ability in high-growth operations and strengthening brand presence. “We are thrilled to welcome Patti […]

Sep 26, 2023

Petsense by Tractor Supply, Puppies and Golf Partnership Supports Pet Shelters, Rescues

Press release: Tractor Supply Petsense by Tractor Supply and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation recently announced a partnership with Puppies and Golf to support no-kill shelters across the country. For the remainder of the year, the pet specialty retailer will work with Puppies and Golf to award a grant to one shelter each month. Petsense […]

Sep 26, 2023

CareVet Partners With Blendvet, Hill’s Pet Nutrition to Launch DEIB Initiative

Press release: CareVet CareVet, a leading network of Veterinary Hospitals, recently announced a strategic partnership with Blendvet and Hill’s Pet Nutrition to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) content into its company-wide Learning Management System, CareVet Learning Institute. This groundbreaking initiative aims to aid workplace environments in fostering inclusivi[...]

Sep 22, 2023

Petcurean Upgrades Pet Sustainability Coalition Membership to ICON Level

Press release: PSC The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) welcomes Petcurean as the latest brand to upgrade its membership to the highest tier, the Icon level. PSC’s Icon members have taken a powerful step to create a world of sustainable goodness for pets and our planet. Petcurean is the award-winning manufacturer of the premium pet food brands Go! Solutions, […]

Sep 22, 2023

Power of Pets Celebrated During Pet Advocacy Network’s D.C. Fly-In

Press release: Pet Advocacy Network The power of pets was evident on September 20 as members of the responsible pet care community held over 100 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Pet Advocacy Network, the sixth annual Pet Care Community D.C. Fly-In drew nearly […]

Sep 21, 2023

BARK Announces Appointment of Larry Bodner to Board of Directors

Press release: BARK BARK, Inc., a leading global omnichannel dog brand with the mission to Make All Dogs Happy, recently announced that Larry Bodner has joined the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Bodner brings over 35 years of operational and financial experience spanning the consumer-packaged goods industry, and currently serves as chief executive officer […]

Sep 21, 2023

Tim Cofer Departs Central, Beth Springer Named Interim Chief Executive Officer

Press release: Central Garden & Pet Central Garden & Pet Company, a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, recently announced that Tim Cofer, chief executive officer since October 2019, has informed the board of his intent to depart Central, effective as of the close of business on October 6, 2023. Cofer will join […]

Sep 20, 2023

Pet Food Revolution: How Commercial Refrigeration is Transforming Pet Nutrition

The shift towards fresh and frozen pet food is propelled by the increased understanding of the impact of diet on pet health. Increasingly, pet owners are becoming aware that their pets need a balanced and nutritious diet just like humans do, prompting them to explore new dietary options. Fresh and frozen foods offer higher nutritional […]

Sep 20, 2023

Walmart Opens 1st Pet Services Center for Grooming, Vet Care in Dallas, Georgia

Press release: Walmart Walmart recently announced the grand opening of its first-ever Walmart Pet Services center in Dallas, Georgia – a new dedicated storefront that brings veterinary care and grooming services at low transparent prices  to customers directly where they shop.  More than 66 percent of U.S. households own a pet, according to the American […]

Sep 19, 2023

Katherine Heigl’s Badlands Ranch Partners With Fotografiska NY Photography Exhibition

Press release: Badlands Ranch Badlands Ranch, ultra-premium dog nutrition brand by Emmy-winning actress and animal activist, Katherine Heigl, recently announced a partnership with contemporary museum of photography, art and culture, Fotografiska New York for the upcoming ‘Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography’ exhibition, a joyful celebration of pets and our undying love for t[...]

Sep 19, 2023

Healers Engages Bulldog Marketing, All Points Marketing to Accelerate Growth

Press release: Healers Petcare  Healers Petcare recently announced, it has engaged Bulldog Marketing & Sales, the pet marketing agency owned by industry veteran, John Cullen. Bulldog is acting as Healers’ CMO and will be driving all marketing activity to support its key accounts. Healers has also brought on All Points Marketing, the pet rep firm […]

Sep 18, 2023

Pure and Natural Pet Introduces Brian Taus as New President

Press release: Pure and Natural Pet Pure and Natural Pet, an international industry leader in organic pet products, recently announced the promotion of Brian Taus to the position of president. Pure and Natural Pet offers USDA certified organic and natural pet wellness and grooming products. Taus, who previously served as senior vice president of sales, […]