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The agony and stress of pet owners for leaving their pets alone due to long hours at work, annual vacations, weekend trips, or other commitments will now be addressed by K9 Safari Dog Walking and Pet Sitting (K9 Safari), the one-stop-shop for all pet services in Lexington KY. Launched in 2014 by Marlize, a Veterinary Technician for 11 years, K9 Safari offers an array of customized pet services, ensuring that the pet owners are not worried about the safety and health of their pets, when they are not around.

Seasoned Boer goat breeders and people who are interested in breeding boer goats, even if they have just started raising boer goats, will find relevant and useful information on the new recently launched Whalandaw Boer Goats website. This new website launch takes into account several most requested features including an introduction to their herd, Regular updates on shows and courses they have attended, and a dedicated page for the sale of their stock.

Positive K9 Training, a Canterbury based dog and puppy training school in Melbourne, prepares for the New Year with plenty of training sessions already booked in early 2015. The start of the New Year is the busiest time of the year for the team at Positive K9 Training, and the team are more than ready to handle the extra workload.

Clean Paws is an innovative self-cleaning system for dog paws that cleans their paws leaving homes clean inside. The patent-pending design boasts a folding tray that gives dog lover's a practical tool for cleaning their dog's paws before entering a home preventing the dog from tracking in dirt and other debris onto a clean floor inside the home. Dog owners know that muddy paw prints are a hassle to clean up no matter how amusing those cute little paw prints might first look on an otherwise clean floor. While other attempts have been made to solve the muddy paw print problem they fall short in solving the whole problem. Clean Paws not only cleans and dries the paws, but it also disinfects eliminating the possibility of spreading bacteria.

A to Z Vet Supply is a Dresden, Tennessee based organization providing a wide variety of veterinary, animal and pet-related products. This winter, they would like to inform their customers about their PetsDirect program. This program serves as a one-stop-shop for all pet-related needs for all their customers.

Over 23,500 animals were adopted from an Amazing Pet Expo since 2009, as a result of producing over 95 pet expos across the country. Due to their expansion, the producers made an important announcement last week when they notified exhibitors that they would allow Non-Profit Animal Rescue organizations into their expositions for free in 2016, which would help even more rescues receive exposure to the public and adopt out animals at each show.

Kencor Ethnic Foods, Inc., maker of smoked dried catfish for the ethnic market, is announcing a brand new all-natural Asian Carp pet treat. These new treats are made of pure wild-caught Asian Carp, fresh from the Illinois River, and dried into savory, chewy sticks.

Considered as a recession proof industry, the UK pet industry is going strong and according to experts will stay strong in the coming years. With more and more pet parents switching to better quality nutrition and apparel along with accessories for their pets, the market demand for specific products like costumes is growing. Morgan's Dog Boutique, a customer favorite is helping small UK designers foster this growth and improve their earnings.

Holding a strong code of ethics to provide the best service possible, Sitters 4 Critters, LLC is dedicated to ensuring their client's pets receive the best care possible. Due to their commitment and service, the company is pleased to announce they have been featured in USA Today's 2014 special edition of "Best of Philadelphia." Offering the highest level of safety and security, Sitters 4 Critters provides their clients with pet sitting, walking, boarding, and other services for complete satisfaction.

Although there are no definite plans yet to say that this will definitely happen in the future, one of the top executives of Coops and Cages, a pet housing retailer based in Australia, said that they might be able to offer their business as a franchise, if the pet industry in general records an upward movement economically. Judging from the look on his face and the trends occurring in the pet industry right now, it's as if the franchise is good as a sealed deal.

Tailwaggers Foundation, in association with Photomundo Media International Entertainment & Demi Goddess Pictures presents the book launch party for 'Christy Oldham's Manual to a Happy & Healthy Dog', hosted by Bonnie Jill Laflin. Proceeds to benefit theTailwaggers Dog Rescue Foundation. Many pet loving celebrities expected. Book Signing followed by After-Party. Sponsors include Asahi Beer USA, Goody's Popcorn, Healthy Dogs Pet Sitting Service and Monster Energy Drink.

DogNation.net is where the fun begins for dogs and their owners. Pets are the responsibility of their owners. Owners cannot hope to care well for their dogs until they are fully informed regarding different aspects of dog health, nutrition and welfare. Dogs rely on their owners for survival. In return, owners get the love, affection and loyalty of their pets. But what makes a difference is the knowledge which can give owners the power to care for their dogs and look after them well. Owners can also hope to learn more about their dogs through DogNation.net.

Going to a Pet Expo can lead to many things – attendees expect to leave an expo with new products for their furry, scaled, and feathered family members, newly vaccinated pets, and knowledge about everything from new training techniques to breed specific legislation. Not everyone expects to walk away with a new family member, but Amazing Pet Expos, producers of over 95 consecutive pet expos over the past six years, has contributed to the adoptions of over 1500 pets during 2014!

Pets continue to play a major role in the lives and households of many consumers, even occupying stronger positions in society, either in roles such as guard dogs and guide dogs, but also as close companions, motivators (used for teaching, for example) and for therapeutic reasons. Therefore, the demand for all kinds of pet products to enhance the health, comfort and wellbeing of pets keeps growing. In particular, the humanisation trend and the need for ways to pamper and present one?s pet, strongly supported by continuously positive economic development, impact and shape the pet products category and the growing sophistication and variety of such products. Current value sales therefore saw growth in 2013, with this growth set to accelerate in 2014.

The Greek pet care market is set to register a negative performance for the fourth consecutive year in 2014 as the recession hinders spending on all non-essential items. With disposable incomes having declined considerably and consumer confidence at very low levels, it comes as no surprise that Greeks have been reluctant to spend on their pets. Pet ownership fell in 2013 and continues to decline in 2014, which is being reflected in a general decline in pet food volume sales. Even steeper is the...

After their final event of 2014, Amazing Pet Expos was able to celebrate their 96th consecutive show.

Elite Vet Products will be debuting their new line of ORGreens vet scrubs, veterinary gowns, and surgical vet drapes at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) tradeshow on December 6-9th in Salt Lake City, UT. Elite Vet Products will be in booth #2139A.

Other pet food is set to post a decline in both current value and volume terms in 2014. The declines will be slightly more modest in comparison to 2013, but other pet food seems to be a category badly hit by the recession.

Retail volume and current value sales of pet food declined in 2013. This was mainly due to the falling demand for dog food as Japan's pet dog population continued to shrink. However, the fall in retail volume and current value sales was slower than in 2012, mainly thanks to the growth of cat food sales. Retail volume sales of cat food rose faster in 2013 amid growing urbanisation. Meanwhile, "other" pet food and pet products continued to see sales declines. Japanese consumers were reluctant to...

In the business industry, awards are valued since these are considered free advertising for its winners. But apart from the free campaign, awards can give any business credibility, which could help them gain more audience, always considered good for increasing profits. That is why big or small, being in the list of possible awardees is considered a positive news for any entity. In the pet industry, one of the top executives of Coops and Cages, a pet housing business, admitted that he would love their business to be recognised too though such awards.

Indonesia is one of the countries in Southeast Asia experiencing fast rates of urbanisation. The increasing populations in cities affect the rate of pet ownership, which is more common in urban households. Retail value sales of pet care in Indonesia are recording healthy growth as the pet population rises. This is being stimulated by urbanisation, leading to urban population growth and increasing disposable incomes. The cat population is growing faster than the dog population. The majority of...

Country Cottages Online is now bringing dog friendly cottages for travelers in their preferred area. Now one doesn't have to leave behind their loving pet while they are on tour. They can take their dogs wherever they go. The company offers detailed information of all the dog friendly cottages they feature where guests and their pets are equally welcomed. Now travelers get the information about pet friendly cottages in their preferred location through their website. It's even possible to rent pet-friendly cottages where excellent leisure facilities on offer include saunas, tennis courts, and swimming pools. Choose from romantic retreats or family sized cottages where your pet will be as welcome as you are.

Moving to another country can be a difficult process with the need to have the proper documentation and all of the work associated with moving personal belongings. Those who add a pet into the mix may be overwhelmed with the additional paperwork and requirements that must be strictly followed. To alleviate some of the stress associated with relocating, Animals Away has announced they are now shipping dogs internationally.

A to Z Vet Supply is a website that provides high-quality pet and veterinary supplies to individuals throughout the US. For this coming winter, A to Z Vet Supply has a large selection of dog vaccinations for sale for customers looking to protect their furry companions from the dangers of disease this winter.

Based on provisional 2014 estimates, other pet food in Sweden is expected to see retail sales fall marginally in current value terms and by 2% in volume terms. One factor negatively impacting retail volume growth potential is the lack of significant growth in the other pet population.