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Christopher Tilson, president of PetBookings.com, will be presenting at Kenl Inn’s regional kennel professionals gathering to discuss current trends, share information, and glean new knowledge for running a successful pet care business. The regional meeting will be held in Lincoln, Ne., May 6-8 for professionals in the pet boarding industry. (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 Pet boarding professionals unite! Christopher Tilson, president of PetBookings.com, will be attending and presenting at the...

Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is opening San Antonio's first in-ground doggie pool on April 15, 2013, longtime San Antonio veterinarian Dr. Michael Becker, DVM, has announced. The new pool will be available for dogs in boarding and those participating in Doggie Day Care. San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) March 27, 2013 Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is opening San Antonio's first in-ground doggie pool on April 15, 2013, longtime San Antonio veterinarian Dr. Michael Becker,...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16: KENNEL SHOW Profile America -- Sunday, December 16th. About four-out-of-10 U.S. households include a dog. Across the country, there are more than 72 million dogs, about 1.7 per household. Most of these dogs are mixed breed, many rescued from the pound. All dogs...

Nearly 3,000 Kennels Inspected Already This Year HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's Dog Law Enforcement Office is aggressively enforcing the state's dog laws and protecting the well-being of dogs and puppies across the state. "Pennsylvania has one of the toughest dog laws with the most aggressive protections for adult dogs and puppies in the nation," said Michael Pechart, acting director of the office. "The Dog Law Enforcement Office takes...

SEATTLE, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog boarding alternative, Rover.com is introducing its mobile app for the Apple iPhone and iPad today. Rover.com has connected thousands of dog owners with local dog sitters around the country as an affordable, cage-free alternative to traditional kennels. The new app, which is available free of charge in the App Store and can be found by searching for "Rover.com," provides three main benefits not currently available via traditional texting...

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- State dog wardens removed nearly 200 Chihuahuas living in unsanitary conditions from a home in Benton, Columbia County the evening of July 19. Dog wardens, in cooperation with Pennsylvania State Police, executed a search warrant at the home of Albert and Thomas Ambrosia after receiving numerous tips. "The Dog Law Enforcement Office is committed to fully enforcing Pennsylvania's dog laws," said Executive Deputy Secretary Mike...

PHILADELPHIA, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Director of Dog Law Lynn Diehl confirmed what many animal welfare advocates already knew to be true - the Department of Agriculture is no longer enforcing laws designed to protect dogs in the Commonwealth's largest commercial dog breeding facilities. Long known as the "Puppy Mill Capital of the East," Pennsylvania's legislature, at the urging of Pennsylvania's citizens, passed new laws in 2008 that would end the suffering of...

SEATTLE, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rover.com, an online marketplace connecting dog owners with local dog sitters, announced a $3.4 million Series A financing. Madrona Venture Group led the round, with CrunchFund and other leading angel investors participating. Rover.com plans to use the funding to expand its national footprint and offer its service as an alternative to kennels in every major U.S. market. Since launching in Seattle in November 2011, Rover.com has grown to over...

Dog hoodie, collapsible water bowl and dog biscuit mix hit annual list TREVOSE, Pa., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tails are wagging as the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) today released its annual list of the hottest gifts for man's best friend. "With 62% of U.S. households now caring for a pet, catering to the growing pet market is a smart choice for pet stores, vets, kennels, pet insurance companies, dog groomers and municipal dog parks looking to...

Wag’N Rover Respond’R® v3.0 Mobile Emergency Information Kit helps pets and their owners prepare for a variety of emergencies. Herndon, VA (PRWEB) February 26, 2012 Pet safety innovator Wag’N Enterprises this week unveiled a comprehensive addition to their Wag’N Rover Respond’R® Mobile Emergency Information Kit. The updated kit now gives pet owners the ability to communicate vital information to pet sitters and pet boarding facilities. The third version of the kit...