Tag: Pets and Veterinary
Significant Changes in Airline Pet Travel Options: Company Offers Safe Alternative
TUCSON, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- 25 years ago, when Happy Tails Travel began shipping pets by air, it was a simple process with many flight options and minimal restrictions. Slowly the requirements increased. This is especially true over the past 2 years, during which time many airlines suspended flying pets for a period of time to improve pet safety and decrease airline liability. These changes continue to rise.
Pets and Fireworks – Tips to Keep Pets Happy and Safe on July 4th
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Every Independence Day, shelters are filled with lost and injured pets. The Sacramento SPCA is recommending the following tips to keep your pet safe so you can all enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July.
Doggy Dashing on June 27 – Walking Together to Save Lives
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sacramento SPCA is hosting their annual Doggy Dash this Saturday, June 27, 2020 - and this year is sure to offer more than just another walk in the park. Now celebrating its 27th anniversary, the Doggy Dash has grown into Northern California's largest 2K/5K dog walk and pet festival.
Dogs Trapped in Hot Cars – The Sacramento SPCA is Helping Keep Pets Safe
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As the Sacramento region heads into an extremely hot week, one local animal welfare organization is taking action to help animals left in hot cars. The Sacramento SPCA is providing thermometers to all animal control officers in Sacramento County.
Pet Poison Control Center has 100% Increase in Calls Related to Household Cleaning Concerns
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Many pet lovers are taking COVID-19 cleaning recommendations to the extreme. The veterinary toxicology specialists at Pet Poison Helpline have seen a 100% increase in the number of calls from concerned pet owners about the potential misuse of common cleaning items including hand sanitizer, bleach and wipes on or near their pets.
Sacramento SPCA – Giving More Than Shelter – Need for lifesaving work is surging during COVID-19 crisis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sacramento SPCA announced today that demand for its COVID-related services is surging in May despite an anticipated decrease based on federal stimulus and unemployment payments to Sacramento area residents. The increase in need comes at a time when the organization is preparing to expand programs, including adoptions, as part of the area's re-opening plans.
Moving from COVID Pandemic to Kitten Crisis: The Sacramento SPCA Braces for an Overwhelming Kitten Season
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sacramento SPCA announced today that, since April 1, it has seen a 500% increase in the number of underage kittens (younger than six weeks) come in to the shelter at 6201 Florin Perkins Rd in Sacramento versus the same time period last year.
Frisky Cat Café Opening in St Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Frisky Cat Café is just a few short weeks away from being the first cat café in St Augustine. Never heard of a cat café? Now's the chance to experience one. And, there are more coming to cities around the country. Frisky Cat Café is partnering with Bold Bean Coffee Roasters and will be located at 1092 S. Ponce De Leon.
Partners Snake Avoidance is On A Mission to Keep Your Dog Safe in The Desert
CAVE CREEK, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Partners Snake Avoidance has trained over 17,000 dogs to avoid the scent and sound of a Rattlesnake. This protects the dogs and their owners from the deadly venom of a rattlesnake. A Rattlesnake bite can cost several thousand dollars to treat and may prove deadly.
New Cat Cafe Combines Cats and Coffee – What’s Not to Like?
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Small Lives Matter Kitten Rescue Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization specializing in saving sick and orphaned kittens, announces that they are partnering with Whiskers Cafe, LLC and Bold Bean Coffee Roasters to open Frisky Cat Cafe at 1092 S. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine, Florida. It's a first-of-its-kind cat cafe, combining a coffee beverage cafe with a cat lounge.
Canine Epilepsy Success Stories: Holistic Seizure Treatment for Dogs Can Keep Them Happy And Healthy
DANA POINT, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Natural remedies and vitamins for dogs with seizures can help," says Susan Blake Davis, Pet Nutritionist at Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist (AskAriel.com). There are many misconceptions about what causes seizures in dogs. Upon receiving the diagnoses, some pet owners may consider euthanasia.
Dating App for Dog Lovers Launches for iOS
Wowzer -
SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- New dating app Wowzer is officially available for download nationally, with user-growth marketing focused on the company's home city of Seattle. The app that helps dog-loving humans make more meaningful connections will launch in Seattle this fall before bringing the Wowzer community experience to cities nationwide later in 2020.
2019 Hero Dog of the Year Awarded to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Alice
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is both humbled and honored to announce that on Friday, October 5, 2019 after more than a million public votes, our Service Dog, Alice; specifically trained to assist Recipient Antonio was named the 2019 Hero Dog of the Year in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
ACCT Philly Hires New Executive Director and Announces Additional Updates at the Shelter
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) Board of Directors today announced Aurora Velazquez as the new Executive Director of the City's animal shelter. Velazquez will begin her new role on November 4, 2019.
2019 Service Dog Hero of the Year Awarded to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Alice
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is excited to announce that on Friday, July 26, 2019 our Service Dog, Alice; specifically trained to assist Recipient Antonio was named the 2019 Service Dog Hero of the Year by more than 900,000 nationwide voters and the American Humane Societies' panel of judges.
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Awarded Grant from The William H. Donner Foundation
WILLISTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is proud to announce that on June 4, 2019, the William H. Donner Foundation announced a grant award in the amount of $25,000 to our organization. We are humbled to report that this is the fourth year receiving a grant from the William H. Donner Foundation.
Best Friends Pet Hotel Announces ESOP Acquisition Led by Mosaic Capital Partners, Becoming the Largest Employee-Owned Pet Care Company
NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Best Friends Pet Hotel, a national operator of pet hotels with 30 locations throughout the United States offering boarding, grooming, doggy day camp, training and retail services at each of its locations, announced today its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, acquisition led by Mosaic Capital Partners.
Pet King Brands Implements an Authorized Seller Brand Partner Program for Distribution Channels
WESTMONT, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pet health products company, Pet King Brands. Inc. - the maker of veterinarian-recommended brands ZYMOX(R) Dermatology and Oratene(R) Brushless Oral Care - has implemented an Authorized Seller ("Brand Partner") Program.
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Awarded Grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF)
WILLISTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is proud to announce that on April 17, 2019, the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) announced a grant award in the amount of $25,000 to our organization.
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Celebrates 5-year Partnership with Humane Society Naples
NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. based in Williston, Florida is proud to celebrate the 5-year anniversary, of our partnership with Humane Society Naples, to teach Service Dog classes to our Foster Family Trainers and Recipients.
Best Friends Pet Hotel Opens New Facility in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Focused on Fun, Safe and Relaxing Total Pet Care
TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Best Friends Pet Hotel is inviting pet-owning families to the new facility's grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will offer free pet portraits with digital downloads, treats for pets at the Best Friends Treat Truck, refreshments for all guests, dog demonstrations, and tours of the new facility offering the latest in pet care.
Certified Dog Groomer Christin Boyte is Changing the Dog Grooming Game in McKinney, Frisco and Allen TX with Luxurious Mobile Dog Spa
MCKINNEY, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- With over 10 years of experience, certified dog groomer Christin Boyte is bringing her family-owned mobile dog spa, Primped Pooches, to McKinney, Allen and Frisco, Texas.
GMAR Shows their Support for Michigan Veterans by Raising Funds for Service Dogs through Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS(R) has undertaken an incredible 5-year journey called 5 Years, 5 Dogs, 5 Lives saved. In their quest to assist Michigan Veterans, struggling with disabilities and/or mobility issues, The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS [GMAR] has partnered with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs.
Dr. Jean Dodds to Headline Second Annual Healthy Dog Expo in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- World renowned veterinarian Dr. Jean Dodds will be headlining the second annual Healthy Dog Expo, to be held April 6, 2019 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, N.Y. Dodds,is a researcher and author on the cutting edge of holistic health care. Conceived by holistic veterinarian Dr. Laurie Coger, the event brings together a host of internationally acclaimed experts.
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Chooses Pittsburgh Area to Build State-of-the-Art Service Dog Campus
PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Over the course of its 9 years, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs (GAMSD) has grown into one of the largest service dog organizations in the nation. We raise, train, advocate for, and donate these incredible medical service dogs, specifically trained to perform tasks for disabled veterans, first-responders and civilians.
Asheville Angel Pets Conference and Angel Pets Expo 2019
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bright Star Studio, llc proudly presents a pioneering, unique, and much needed, Angel Pet Conference 2019 in North Carolina, covering many topics on senior pet care needs, end-of-life care, caregiver support and grief healing.
Pamela Bosco, Founder of Pet King Brands, Named Recipient of 2019 Pet Age Magazine Women of Influence Award
WESTMONT, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pamela K. Bosco, President and Founder of Pet King Brands, was named a winner of Pet Age Magazine's 2019 Women of Influence annual award. Each year Pet Age bestows the honor on women leaders who have made a significant impact on the animal health and pet care industry.
UDS Service Dogs Receives Accreditation by Assistance Dogs International
LANCASTER, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- United Disabilities Services (UDS) Service Dogs, a non-profit organization committed to serving people with disabilities in Pennsylvania, announced that it has been accredited by the Assistance Dogs International (ADI).
Protests to Hit CBS Friday Over Big Boi Super Bowl Fur Fiasco!
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- JaneUnChained News Network, a 501(c)(3) based in Los Angeles, announces that animal lovers across the nation are expressing their disappointment and disgust over the glorification of fur by CBS during its Super Bowl halftime show as rapper Big Boi appeared drenched in fur. In a tragic irony, the word LOVE then filled the screen.
Pet King Brands Celebrates 20 Years as a Leader in the Pet Health Products Industry
WESTMONT, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pet health products company, Pet King Brands, Inc. - the maker of veterinarian-recommended brands ZYMOX(R) Dermatology and Oratene(R) Brushless Oral Care - celebrates 20 years of helping pets find relief from problematic ear, skin and mouth conditions.
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Welcomes Mike Hudson, PNC Bank V.P. to Advisory Council
WILLISTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. based in Williston, Florida is proud to welcome Mr. Mike Hudson, Senior Vice President of PNC Bank's Enterprise Transformation Efforts to our Advisory Council.
ZYMOX Marks Twenty Years as a Leading Pet Health Industry Product
WESTMONT, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pet King Brands. Inc. ushers in a new century for its veterinarian-recommended brands ZYMOX(R) Dermatology and Oratene(R) Brushless Oral Care at VMX Veterinary Meeting & Expo 2019, Booth # 2004 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center on January 19-23, 2019.
Carol Borden, Founder and CEO of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Named 2018 Corporate Pet Industry Woman of the Year
WILLISTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- On October 3, 2018, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs' Founder and CEO Carol Borden was selected as the 2018 Corporate Pet Industry Woman of the Year, at an awards ceremony held in Philadelphia, Pa. Pet Industry Woman of the Year has been showcasing leaders in the $86 Billion-dollar-per-year pet industry for the past 5 years.
ATI Innovates for the New York Aquarium with a One-of-a-Kind Shark Crane
MENTOR, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Have you ever visited an aquarium and wondered how the animals found their way in there? Engineers at Air Technical Industries (ATI) learned first-hand by designing a creative solution for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in New York City: the first continuous, double-rail, serpentine crane system of its kind.
Carol Borden, Founder and CEO of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Named a Pet Industry Woman of the Year Finalist
WILLISTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Founder and CEO, Carol Borden has been selected as one of twenty-five women vying for the title of Pet Industry Woman of the Year 2018. Carol has remained a trailblazer in the Service Dog industry, working with the states of both Florida and Michigan in drafting their service dog legislation to protect the rights of the disabled.