Introducing the BreatheFree TM Litter Box Scooper by Veterinarian’s Choice
Published June 30, 2011Introducing the BreatheFree TM Litter Box Scooper by Veterinarian’s Choice
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 3, 2010
Veterinarian’s Choice, LLC has created and introduced to the marketplace the BreatheFreeTM Litter Box Scooper, a unique product designed to help maintain the health and well-being of the person scooping clumpable cat litter made from clay. According to the company, the scooper reduces the amount of irritating dust created during the scooping process by as much as 98 percent compared to traditional scoopers. The BreatheFree scooper has a unique design consisting of a dust-catching hood, a solid litter chute floor and a small D-shaped opening through which the clean litter reenters the litter box. With the scooper’s unique “Scoop and Tilt” technique, no shaking is required.
Scoopable cat litter is the most common type of litter box filler used today. Most cats are attracted to its texture. It performs very effectively helping to absorb the odor of a cat’s urine and feces. However, warnings on the Material Safety Data Sheets* for most scoopable cat litters state that the dust created when handling the litter may be an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. One can frequently taste the dust in the mouth and even clothing picks up the dust’s odor. As the dust settles in the room, it often collects on surfaces in the area where the scooping is being performed.
Despite some manufacturers’ claims that its litter is nearly “dust-free”, a certain amount of dust is still produced and is clearly visible. In addition, testing has shown that some dust is so small in particle size that it cannot even be seen by the naked eye.
Veterinarian’s Choice LLC is headed by two scientists. One is a prominent veterinarian who is a past-President of the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine. He has made numerous appearances on NBC news discussing pet health issues and has more than 37 years of experience in caring for cats . He shares his home with six cats. The second is an internationally renowned inventor and chemist with decades of experience in product development and has more than 30 patents to his credit. Together, these two experts have devoted more than 4 years to develop the BreatheFree Litter Box Scooper.
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$60,000 Keno Winner at CoolCat Casino
Published June 30, 2011$ 60,000 Keno Winner at CoolCat Casino
San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) November 11, 2008
In more exciting casino winning news, CoolCat Casino saw a young lady from Chico, CA make a $ 20 deposit to their casino and go on to hit for winnings exceeding $ 60,000 in Keno!
“What makes this win unusual,” stated CoolCat Casino representative, Chris DiAngelo, “is almost everything about it. Keno is a game that does not usually see winnings of this size, and what makes it even more incredible is the small deposit amount of money the players’ session originated with. To deposit only $ 20 and hit for $ 60,000 is amazing, and we are all very excited for her. We have seen players win hundreds of thousands of dollars in a lot of our table games, and even slot machines,” Chris went on, “but this is the biggest win I have ever seen in Keno.”
CoolCat Online Casino has been operating online for more than 5 years and now offers more than 100 online casino games including video slots, online keno and online blackjack for players around the world to enjoy from the comfort of their own home. For more information on CoolCat Casino visit http://www.coolcatcasino.com.
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Only One in 10 Americans Consider Their Cat or Dog’s Age When Selecting Food
Published June 29, 2011Only One in 10 Americans Consider Their Cat or Dog’s Age When Selecting Food
Mason, OH (PRWEB) January 18, 2011
Results from a national survey* commissioned by Iams® and released today reveal that only 11 percent of U.S. pet owners take the age of a cat or dog as the most important factor when determining which formula to feed their pet. Propelled by this statistic, leading pet food maker Iams is reminding Americans to keep their resolutions to start 2011 off on the right paw by feeding pets a life stage specific diet.
“The new year is a time when we make resolutions to get healthier and improve ourselves, so why not extend that approach to our cat or dog’s overall well-being?” said Dr. Katy Nelson, DVM, emergency veterinarian, in Alexandria, VA and a member of the Iams Pet Wellness Council. “I always tell my patients that healthy checkups start on the inside. Feeding a high-quality diet specific to an animal’s age, like Iams Premium Protection, which offers specially formulated life-stage specific diets, is one of the most important ways to ensure four-legged family members lead healthy, happy lives.”
In 2011, Iams is making it easier for pet parents to keep their new year’s resolutions by bringing its most advanced nutrition ever – Iams Premium Protection – to mass retailers nationwide.
“When choosing a food for your cat or dog it is important to select a diet that has the right ingredients for that stage of your pet’s life,” continued Dr. Nelson. “Diet requirements – including protein levels, calories and vitamins and minerals – vary over the life of a pet and, in turn, an animal’s needs change as he grows from a puppy or kitten, to an adult into a senior,” said Nelson.
Oftentimes pet owners are not sure which life stage their cat or dog falls into. As a result, pets might not be receiving the nutrients or nutrients at the right levels critical for optimal health for their age. While life stage can vary between species and breeds, general guidelines include:
One to 12 months: Kitten and Puppy formula includes DHA for brain and vision development;
One to seven years: Adult formula includes HMP to keep teeth clean during and after meals, as well as balanced omega 6:3 ratio for healthy skin and coat;
Seven years and older: Senior formula with L-carnitine helps burn fat and keep muscles lean.
“Iams is deeply committed to enhancing the well-being of dogs and cats throughout their entire life,” said Neelam Modi, brand manager, Iams North America. “It is this commitment that inspired our nutritionists to work closely with veterinarians to develop Iams Premium Protection for each life stage.”
Other factors the survey revealed that pet parents consider when purchasing food for their cat or dog include:
Read Labels – Only one of out of three respondents (30 percent) rank ingredients as the most important criteria for which food to feed their cat or dog. Reading pet food labels is essential to ensure cats and dogs receive optimal nutrition.
Listen to the Experts – More than one out of four (27 percent) pet owners cite personal recommendations from trusted resources such as veterinarians, as an important factor for diet selection. Pet parents should consider looking to their veterinarian for nutrition recommendations.
Invest in Your Pet – Nearly one in four surveyed rank price as a deciding factor when choosing their pet’s food. Feeding pets a proper diet based on age is a lifelong investment in a cat and dog’s health.
Iams Premium Protection comes in three formulas for each species (dog and cat), which include: Kitten or Puppy, Adult and Senior. For more information about Iams and its pet food formulas, visit http://www.iams.com.
Survey Methodology
The above sourced findings are from an Ipsos poll conducted October 22 – 25, 2010. For the survey, a nationally representative sample of 1,006 randomly-selected adults aged 18 and over residing in the U.S. were interviewed online via Ipsos’ U.S. Online Express Omnibus. With this sample size, results are considered accurate within ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, of what they would have been had the entire population of adults in the U.S. been polled.
About P&G Pet Care
For more than 60 years, P&G Pet Care (NYSE:PG), the maker of Iams and Eukanuba, has enhanced the well-being of dogs and cats by providing world-class quality foods and pet care products. To learn more about Eukanuba® and Iams® Dog & Cat Foods or general pet care and nutrition information, call the Iams Consumer Care Center at (800) 446-3075. You can also visit us on the Web at http://www.iams.com or http://www.eukanuba.com.
About Procter & Gamble
Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Gain®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun® and Fusion®. The P&G community includes approximately 127,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.
*Online survey conducted among nationally representative sample of 1,006 randomly-selected adults aged 18 and over residing in the U.S. via Ipsos’ U.S. Online Express Omnibus. Survey was completed October 22-25, 2010. Margin of error +/-3%.
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New Dog Health Blog is Too Dog Gone Good!
Published June 28, 2011New Dog Health Blog is Too Dog Gone Good!
Lincoln, NE (PRWEB) February 11, 2009
There are numerous dog sites on the internet, but none can compare to the well put together and comprehensive force that is OverallDog.com. Providing the best information for everything involving dogs – such as health, training and food – the site also has a store. Recently, the blog launched a sister blog that delves into detailed information and news.
“I have an appreciation for dogs and their welfare. My heart is with them,” said dog enthusiast Wendy Evans.
Evans is the founder of http://www.OverallDog.com, a weblog that specializes in information about dog health and nutrition and dog training and behavioral tips. In addition to having a comprehensive informational website, Evans also has a store that has canine necessities such as dog boots, flea and tick deterrents, and grooming supplies.
“I wanted to build something that was a one-stop resource for dog owners,” said Evans. “I also have links to natural dog food sites and additional helpful sources.”
One of the unique features of OverallDog.com is the sister blog Evans has built that goes into further detail in regards to training and news involving dogs and puppies.
“It was made to pretty much keep on what’s current,” Evans said of http://www.OverallDogInfo.com. “I wanted to have a place online where people could connect and find common ground with how we feel about our dogs and to ensure that kind of environment, I had to have a blog that focused on news and dove deeper into specific details about how to properly train and raise dogs and puppies.”
The new companion blog is just one of many features that Evans is implementing for OverallDog.com. She also hopes to expand the sources for natural food, as well as the dog health page.
“There’s so much more to add. There are improvements and advances in canine health and I want to make sure that Overall Dog stays in step with the times,” Evans explained.
While so many dog sites focus on making a buck, OverallDog.com is one of the few online sources that is built on a love of dogs and is able to provide helpful hints for people who treat their dogs as family members and not just pets.
About the Company:
OverallDog.com is owned and operated by Wendy Evans, a longtime canine advocate.
Contact Information:
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http://www.OverallDog.com
(402) 817-2531
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ATTENTION: Pawty Animals Needed in Nashville, Tennessee
Published June 27, 2011ATTENTION: Pawty Animals Needed in Nashville, Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Vocus) March 3, 2010
Brown Dog Foundation, a Nashville-based nonprofit dedicated to helping pets in need of care, invites you to nominate your pet for its 4th Annual Top Dog & Cat Competition. In this 10-week fundraising campaign, dogs and cats vie for the coveted title of “Top Dog” or “Top Cat.”
Nominate a Pet Today
Nominate a dog or cat at Brown Dog’s website now through April 1, 2010. There’s no need to call the groomer or teach your pet to sit, and breeds of all kinds are welcome to participate! Nominees will be announced on April 3 during a brunch hosted by Brown Dog.
Vote Early and Vote Often
Once the nominees are announced, pets and their owners collect as many votes as they can. Each vote is $ 1 and benefits Brown Dog. The dog and cat with the most votes by June 12 is crowned Top Dog and Top Cat. Candidates can raise funds by placing a donation box located in a high-traffic location, starting a letter-writing campaign, sending an e-mail campaign to encourage online voting, hosting an event, holding a “Dress Down” day at your workplace, or simply writing a check.
There are no requirements to participate, and prizes are offered at various fundraising levels:
$ 150 – Event medallion
$ 250 – Event medallion and t-shirt
$ 500 – Event medallion, t-shirt and gift bag
$ 1,000+ – Event medallion, t-shirt, gift bag and gift certificate for dinner
And the Winners Are…
On June 12, the dog and cat with the most votes will be crowned at the Coronation Pawty hosted by news anchor Tom Randles with WSMV News Channel 4 and Bentley McWhorter at Rolling Hills Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. The Top Dog and Top Cat will receive fabulous prizes, including a crown, a trophy, and a complimentary pet portrait! Pawty attendees will enjoy a silent auction, music, BBQ, and adult beverages!
Last year’s winners were Top Dog Finnbar Hogan, who raised more than $ 5,300, and Top Cat Pumpkin Nelsen, who raised more than $ 800. The competition raised a grand total of $ 21,000 last year, and Brown Dog hopes to raise $ 30,000 during the competition this year and to host at least 200 people at the Coronation Pawty.
Visit http://www.BrownDogFoundation.org to learn more, watch videos, and nominate your pet for Top Dog or Top Cat.
About Brown Dog Foundation
Brown Dog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity serving the state of Tennessee and raises money to help pet owners in temporary financial crisis who can’t afford medical treatment for their much-loved, four-legged family members. Brown Dog provides financial assistance to help pay for life-saving veterinary treatments to save pets’ lives. Visit http://www.BrownDogFoundation.com to learn more.
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Free Expert Advice on Caring for A Beloved Dog
Published June 27, 2011Free Expert Advice on Caring for A Beloved Dog
Hamilton, OH (PRWEB) October 16, 2006
The launch of http://www.special-dog.com is great news for dog lovers everywhere. The website contains valuable information and further resources on everything the caring dog lover needs to know in order to properly care for and raise their beloved pet, including the tips provided below.
http://www.special-dog.com has been developed by experienced dog breeders Janet and Larry Combs specifically for dog lovers who want to properly care for and train their dog. Larry and Janet have over 15 years of breeding, training and grooming experience. And they are now ready to share their invaluable knowledge.
“We have been breeding dogs for over 15 years and we have learned a lot about caring for and training many breeds of dogs. We have spoken with many hundreds of dog owners over the years about caring for dogs. We have also gained knowledge on nutrition and health from veterinarians and training techniques from professional dog obedience trainers. We would now like to share our knowledge with dog lovers everywhere.”
Whether it is a Shih Tzu, Maltese, Bichon Frise, Dachshund ,Siberian Husky, or any breed of dog http://www.special-dog.com provides all the answers for everything from puppy toilet training, nutrition for puppies and older dogs to obedience training and grooming. There are also lots of links to other resources containing dog information. The website will also appeal to anyone thinking of adding a dog to their household. It provides valuable resources for choosing the right breed of dog and picking the right dog from the litter.
Here’s just one of the handy tips that dog lovers will find on http://www.special-dog.com
“An easy and often overlooked form of Shih Tzu training is to simply keep objects that might tempt her out of reach. Whenever she starts gnawing on a forbidden item, remove it immediately and tell her “No, no!” in your most disapproving voice. Then give her an approved chewing object (always keep a variety of safe chewing toys on hand) and praise her when she chews it. She will soon learn to prefer her approved chew toys because they lead to praise instead of scolding.”
Another tip on housebreaking a puppy includes:
“When learning how to housebreak a puppy you should encourage your puppy to use a specific area. Initial ’paper training’ will only give you an extra lesson to teach them later. They may also develop a habit of peeing on any newspaper!
“A good, healthy, regular diet means that your puppy should need to “go” at roughly the same time each day, usually just after they have eaten. Remember your puppy needs to urinate at shorter intervals. “
The website also offers suggestions on what to do with a dog that pulls on its lead when someone, or another dog, approaches.
“A dog who is highly excited needs calm, slow handling. A common mistake owners make is to move quickly, grabbing at the leash and collar.”
For anyone that has ever taken a dog for a walk, they will understand just how valuable this advice can be.
Dog lovers who visit http://www.special-dog.com can also sign up for a free regular newsletter and receive even more handy hints on training, health, grooming and nutrition for their dog.
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BarkSlope.com Launches Dog Blog to Increase Brand Loyalty and Solve Search Engine Optimization Challenges
Published June 26, 2011BarkSlope.com Launches Dog Blog to Increase Brand Loyalty and Solve Search Engine Optimization Challenges
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 23, 2006
BarkSlope.com, one of the internet’s leading dog boutiques, officially launched the Bark Slope Dog Blog last month. BarkSlope.com is one of the first dog boutiques in its class to offer an active blog to it’s customers.
“We see the dog blog as a great way to increase our online presence and authority within the dog community. We want to be seen as a recognizable resource, not just a retail store,” says Bark Slope President and resident blogger, Kim Zlatin. “The dog boutique industry is very crowded and we wanted to set ourselves apart from other online boutiques; the blog was the perfect opportunity to do just that.”
Blogs are increasingly beating out e-commerce and corporate websites in search engine rankings. Since they are informational in nature, blogs are considered a search engine friendly form of website promotion. Blogs include fresh content that not only fare well with the search engines, but they tend to draw repeat visitors to a website.
The Bark Slope Dog Blog will focus on important dog related news and trends and will also cover lighter topics such as dog related events and fashion tips. There are many dog blogs in existence, but few, if any, are attached to a high-ranking E-commerce site. While it is common to find these blogs speaking from a dog’s perspective, the Bark Slope Dog Blog will be written from the perspective of a modern dog owner and entrepreneur. The blog will be updated on a regular basis to ensure that the subscribers have fresh reading material of interest to them as well as helping to increase the recognition of the Bark Slope brand.
About BarkSlope.com:
http://www.BarkSlope.com runs on the Yahoo! Store Merchant Solutions platform and has been online since June of 2005 offering high end dog products including http://www.barkslope.com/dog-beds-main.html dog beds, http://www.barkslope.com/dog-carriers.html dog carriers, bowls, spa items and http://www.barkslope.com/dogclothes.html dog clothing to clientele with discriminating taste. The Bark Slope Dog Blog is the first in a series of innovative marketing strategies aimed at increasing website traffic and brand loyalty for Bark Slope.
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World Record Win Tips the Scale for ‘Humanitarian’ Dog Care
Published June 25, 2011World Record Win Tips the Scale for ‘Humanitarian’ Dog Care
Nome, Alaska (PRWEB) March 18, 2008
You could say that reigning champion, Lance Mackey, has scored his version of the triple crown in dog sports. Lance and his dog team achieved what experts once considered “impossible”. They won the grueling 1000 mile Yukon Quest and the 1100 Iditirod Trail Sled Dog Race championships. Both are very prestigious dog sports events. As if that wasn’t enough, Lance was honored by the veterinarian’s “Humanitarian Award” for his outstanding dog care.
And all in the last six weeks.
Dog owners all over the world – with or without “mushing” experience or interest – should take careful note here. The theme is “success and performance” coupled with “superior dog care”.
According to Lance Mackey, there is no “secret” here. Both superior dog care and superior dog performance are possible in the Redpaw approach to dog care nourishment. See http://redpawfeed.com/pages/products.php. “This isn’t just about mushing. It’s not even about dog sports. It is about the extraordinary dog care breakthrough achieved here”, according to Lance himself.
Until Lance and his dog sled team achieved this milestone, no one believed it was possible to win the two championships, much less back to back. Now, all dog sports – and dog care enthusiasts – will do well to comb every detail of Lance Mackey’s “secret”.
Mushing dogs are bred for this rigorous “sport of dog sports”. This kind of canine athletic performance sets standards long needed for thorough studies in dog care nutrition in general.
The grueling 1000 mile Yukon Quest – one of the most demanding in all dog sports – tests dog care and performance to the max. But, to turn about in less than two weeks with the same dogs and win the prestigious 1100 mile Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, Iditarod, was considered impossible by experts.
What’s Lance’s “not-so-secret” approach? A very special dog care program, now available to every dog owner. Hence the award offered by veterinarians who oversee the event and are familiar with dog sports.
It’s no secret that the “double win” by Lance and his dog team utilized the Redpaw formula for dog care. Just last year, five of the first ten winners of the 2007 Iditirod championship alone used Redpaw in their dog care preparations. It appeared a new standard for dog sports, working dogs and dog care in general was in the making.
But, this year was the first “Double – Double” as they call it in the mushing world. Lance and his team won the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race again back to back. That’s two years in a row. It wasn’t supposed to happen once. The world of dog sports has now achieved a first ever milestone.
Taking nothing away from Lance Mackey, a highlight to the story was what the veterinarians saw in Lance’s performance. They honored him with their prestigious award because they were impressed by his singular approach to dog care. Lance uses Redpaw to provide what he believes is “proven nutritional performance for dog sports”. It is the cornerstone of his dog care program.
His dogs are not injury-prone. Despite the rigors of mushing, his dogs suffer nothing by way of major injuries. And they demonstrate essentials in dog care nutrition:
Healthy coats, eyes, and nails are the consistent “outward signs of excellence in dog care”, according to dog care nutrition expert Eric Morris. See http://redpawfeed.com/pages/p_poweredge38k.php.
“Outstanding focus and happy attitudes are results we all want from a dog care regimen. These are vital in both dog sports and “quality of life” for general canine care”, says Morris.
Strong collagen with connective tissue development is difficult to sustain in any dog care program. Lance’s victories demonstrate this consistent Redpaw advantage. http://redpawfeed.com/pages/honorroll.php.
Mature muscular development lacking obesity traits distinguishes this dog care regimen.
All of this reflects the kind of dog care requirements known to vets for healthy internal organ, bone, and tissue assessment. Dog care nutrition is the cornerstone to the three components making for effective preparation in all dog sports: training, nutrition, and breeding.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, go to http://redpawfeed.com.
About Redpaw, Inc.:
Redpaw makes high performance nutritional products for your dog. Our customers find only the best nutrition allows athletic dogs to outperform competition. Redpaw provides the dog food that EVERY dog needs.
Contact:
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Senator Al Franken Introduces New Legislation for Funding to Train Service Dogs to Assist Veterans Wounded in the Line of Duty
Published June 24, 2011Senator Al Franken Introduces New Legislation for Funding to Train Service Dogs to Assist Veterans Wounded in the Line of Duty
Portland, Maine, New York City and North Brookfield, Mass. (PRWEB) August 4, 2009
August 4, 2009 — FetchDog, a Portland-based company dedicated to serving the comprehensive needs of passionate dog owners and offering high quality dog supplies, today applauded proposed legislation by Senator Al Franken to provide funding to train service dogs for military veterans wounded – physically and emotionally – in the line of duty. “Service dogs…can be of immense benefit to vets suffering from physical and emotional wounds,” Franken commented in the July 18, 2009 Minneapolis Star Tribune. “Yes, they provide companionship. But they can also detect changes in a person’s breathing, perspiration or scent to anticipate and ward off an impending panic attack with some well-timed nuzzling. They are trained to let their masters know when it’s time to take their medication and to wake them from terrifying nightmares.” The legislation will fund training for hundreds of dogs – and provide vital assistance to hundreds of veterans.
In recent months, FetchDog has teamed with Vibram Pet Products to support Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) and its initiative, Dog Tags, Service Dogs for Those Who’ve Served Us. Through this program, prison inmates are trained to raise puppies to become service dogs for wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. And on August 6, 2009, Award-winning actress, avid dog lover and author of FetchDog.com’s “Lively Licks” blog, Glenn Close, will appear in a re-broadcast of the Oprah Winfrey Show to give viewers an inside look at the organization’s efforts. During the program, she will present host Winfrey with FetchDog.com’s special edition Chewy Shoe dog toy. For every toy sold, FetchDog and Chewy Shoe’s manufacturer, Vibram Pet Products, will both donate $ 1 to support Dog Tags. The toy is available for purchase at FetchDog.com or through FetchDog’s catalog.
During the segment, viewers will meet Sgt. Allen Hill and his service dog, Frankie. Glenn Close will reunite the two with Frankie’s inmate trainer at the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon, N.Y. Frankie lived at the facility for 18 months before moving on to other locations for additional training — ultimately being placed with Sgt. Hill free of charge. Sgt. Hill also met with other inmate trainers at the facility.
“I have been aware of Puppies Behind Bars for a long time and am proud to support their Dog Tags initiative,” said Close. “It’s totally a win-win situation for all involved. On one hand, the inmates who qualify for PBB are given a chance to give back to society and learn invaluable skills that will prove vital if they ever re-enter life outside prison. On the other, wounded soldiers are given a chance to rebuild their shattered lives — to be released from the prison of their wounds. What unites both inmate and soldier is the love, loyalty and talent of a PBB dog. PBB truly changes lives.”
Puppies Behind Bars launched the Dog Tags: Service Dogs for Those Who’ve Served Us program in 2006 to help injured veterans cope with the challenges of their daily lives. The specially trained Golden and Labrador Retrievers can perform tasks such as opening and closing doors, assisting with grocery shopping and retrieving food from the refrigerator. For veterans suffering from the signature injuries of the war — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) — and those who are physically disabled, the dogs are trained to remind their companions to take medications and to help them cope with the new challenges they face as they proceed through their daily routines.
“Sergeant Hill is just one example of the many soldiers who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and need help adjusting to life back at home,” said Gloria Gilbert Stoga, founder and president, Puppies Behind Bars. “PBB is a powerful resource and we are so grateful for the generosity of FetchDog and Vibram — their donations from sales of the Chewy Shoe toy will enable us to continue to provide those who’ve served our country with the support and resources they deserve.”
The Dog Tags Chewy Shoe features a real red, white and blue shoe sole with a tough throwing/pulling cord for maximum playtime fun. It is made of rugged natural rubber by Vibram Pet Products, made exclusively in the United States by Quabaug Corporation, the company that provides the majority of the shoe soles currently in use by the U.S. military.
Gilbert Stoga founded Puppies Behind Bars in 1997 to raise guide dogs for the blind, adding the training of explosive detection dogs following the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In 2006, the group started raising dogs to assist disabled and autistic children and disabled adults, expanding to launch the Dog Tags program for soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan the same year.
Related photos, logos, videos and other materials are available for download via FetchDog’s press room at: http://www.fetchdog.com/fetchdognews.
About FetchDog.com
FetchDog is an emerging market leader for catalog shopping and Internet media in the rapidly growing $ 38 billion pet products category. FetchDog was created to offer passionate dog people a place to find the highest-quality dog supplies, credible advice on their dog’s health and wellness, and an online community of fellow humans who love their dogs.
More than just a shopping site, FetchDog.com has thousands of ad-free pages of deep information about health issues, training, behavior, breed selection, puppy care and dog adoption. Always current and fresh, FetchDog.com also has dog features and news stories, expert and celebrity blogs, world-class dog photography, games, videos and community-oriented centers for hundreds of dog breeds.
About Puppies Behind Bars
Puppies Behind Bars trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for the disabled and explosive detection canines for law enforcement. The puppies live in prison with their puppy raisers from the age of eight weeks to 18 months. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society rather than take from it. For more information, please visit http://www.puppiesbehindbars.org/ .
About Quabaug Corporation and Vibram
Quabaug Corporation is the North American manufacturer of Vibram products under exclusive license. Quabaug Corporation, located in North Brookfield, Mass., employs 300 people and manufactures Vibram® shoe soling and QuaBoing® resilient rubber surfacing.
Quabaug Corporation also offers dog toys, training tools, leashes and collars in its line of Vibram® Pet Products. These include Vibram® balls, sticks, discs and the Shooey Chewie sole, which are all molded in the USA using clean rubber that is nitrosamine-free.
Vibram is a registered trademark of Vibram S.p.A of Italy. Vibram is the world leader in high performance rubber soles, targeted to the outdoor, work, recreation, fashion, repair and orthopedic markets. Visit http://www.vibram.us/ to learn more about Vibram soles and other products.
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The Designer Catbox is an Answer to Litter Box Problems – Even in Tough Times, Pet Owners Still Open Wallets
Published June 24, 2011The Designer Catbox is an Answer to Litter Box Problems – Even in Tough Times, Pet Owners Still Open Wallets
Westminster, CA (PRWEB) December 9, 2008
Despite the struggling economy, the pet products industry has reported that business is still robust. Designer Catbox, a company that sells a stylish litter box storage chest online, reports that despite the downturn in the economy, cat owners have still found the funds to purchase this product. In its first year of business, Designer Catbox has reported strong sales and is anticipating a busy holiday season. The Designer Catbox, which pampers both the cat and its owner, is an affordable product that eliminates the embarrassment of having a visible litter box, while also significantly reducing odor and the amount of litter kicked out on the floor.
While gone are the days of extravagant expenses for pet products, consumers are still spending money on this industry. The American Pet Products Association estimates that Americans will spend $ 43.4 billion this year on their pets – 26 percent higher than what U.S. consumers spent in 2004. Despite an overall slowdown in consumer discretionary spending, people are still finding the money to spend on their pets, buying everything from products to treats.
“Even as we were seeing horrible news about the economy, our sales were still steady,” said President and co-founder of Designer Catbox, Noah Cirincione. “This product looks like an elegant piece of furniture, but it is also affordable, so it is appealing to a wide variety of consumers. People look at their pets as part of the family. Our customers love that this product makes their lives easier, eliminating some of the troubles associated with a litter box, and is also a nice place for their cats.”
As its first year of business comes to a close, Designer Catbox is looking forward to expansion and to reaching more cat owners. The Designer Catbox can be purchased online at http://www.DesignerCatbox.com and will be on sale for the holiday season for only $ 99.95, plus shipping.
About Designer Catbox:
The Humane Society of the United States recommends that the litter box should be kept in a place that is conveniently located, but still affords some privacy for the cat. The Designer Catbox is a product that helps cat owners achieve this.
The Designer Catbox looks like a beautiful storage chest, but is actually designed to hold a cat’s litter pan. There is an exterior hole where the cat enters the box. This hole can be installed on either the right or the left side, so that it can be hidden from guests. A United States patent pending interior panel separates the litter box from the exterior hole so that when litter is kicked out, it stays in the Designer Catbox and does not end up on the cat owner’s floor. Customers have reported that significantly less litter ends up on their floor and that the odor of the litter box is reduced. The litter box, litter and odor are contained in a beautiful piece of furniture that no one would ever guess is holding the litter box. The Designer Catbox can only be purchased online at http://www.DesignerCatbox.com.
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