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How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Pets

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:59 +0000

Whenever there is a disaster, animals are always involved, either as victims, heroes or both.

Yesterday's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla., is no exception.

There have been heartwarming reports of pets that were rescued unharmed, including the pictured kitty that was pulled from a mobile home.

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First Luxury Pet Hotel Franchise Spoils Pooches to the Max

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:11 +0000

Nowadays, critters are getting pampered like never before, with all kinds of luxury services previously only available to people now offered for pets.

And just when you thought the pet services industry couldn't get any more elaborate comes D Pet Hotels, a five-paw luxury franchise that features all kind of amenities for pooches that most people never get to experience.

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Get Set for Pet Quest 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:31:10 +0000

Pet Quest, the big pet grooming show presented by Barkleigh Productions, promises to be bigger and better than ever for 2013.

The next event takes place June 20-23 at the Roberts Conference Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, with a slew of diverse events on tap.

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Posh Pooch Named America's Top Dog Model for 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:48:03 +0000

The group America's Top Dog Model named Johnny B. Goode, a dapper Standard Poodle from Florida, the winner of the Top Dog Model contest for 2013.

This year's theme was "Jet Set Paws," in celebration of glamour traveling with pets.

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Paw-some Stuff for Pet Lovers

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:08:53 +0000

As I have said before, it's a good idea to offer items for pet lovers, in addition to carrying products for pets.

I give some terrific ideas in my article Great Products for Pet Lovers. Among the examples are the coordinated matching pup and people duds produced by Stella & Me, pictured here.

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Hill's Launches Disaster Relief Program

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:34:42 +0000

Hill's Pet Nutrition has announced the establishment of a Disaster Relief Network through its Food, Shelter & Love program, to aid in the distribution of pet food to various shelters across the country in the event of a disaster.

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Online Marketing Demystified

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:51:03 +0000

I first heard about online marketing and advertising pro Phil Frost when a colleague of mine recommended that I attend one of the webinairs on search engine optimization offered by the New York-based company he co-founded, Mainstreet R.O.I.

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Purina Cat Chow Celebrates 50 Years, 50 Shelters

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:26:29 +0000

To mark its big 50^th anniversary, Purina Cat Chow today is launching a special 50 Years, 50 Shelters campaign to support one cat-centric animal shelter in each of the 50 U.S. states.

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From Colombia to the American Market

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:38:43 +0000

The pet industry is booming around the world like never before, with more and more cultures conducting love affairs with companion animals.

This has presented any number of opportunities for pet products manufacturers, who are infiltrating overseas markets at unprecedented levels.

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There's Still Time to Register for the Blog Paws Conference

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:28:48 +0000

I just wanted to remind everyone that there's still time to register for the 2013 Blog Paws Conference, taking place May 16-18 at the Sheraton Premiere in Tyson's Corner, Va.

The host hotel is sold out, but overflow accommodations are available at the nearby Residence Inn by Marriott, 8616 Westwood Center drive, (703) 893-0120, and another Residence Inn by Marriott, Tysons Corner Mall, (703) 917-0800.

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