By Amy Fernandez Earlier this summer the long anticipated launch of AKC’s redesigned website introduced new feature, described by Chris Walker, Marketing and Communication VP, as “ an Angie’s List for dog owners. Anything you are trying to do with your dog, find an event, training class, groomer, vet, and of course find a breeder, […]
Every year, about 70,000 domestic and wild animals pass through the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey-operated JFK airport, and a $48 million luxury terminal for them is now under construction, slated to open next year.
Anytime there is an animal related incident, the first outcry is “There oughtta’ be a law!” Although laws already exist, more regulations are passed in response that exacerbate problems and result in more pets surrendered to animal shelters – not less. New laws run the gamut: Mandatory pet spay/neuter, mandatory microchips, differential licensing (higher license […]
By Amy Fernandez Rocky starts have been an AKC tradition since its controversial debut back in 1884. Since then, more than one AKC faux pas has achieved legendary status. Even so, every one of those bureaucratic fumbles has been motivated by the best intentions. And that’s the case for the recently unveiled upgrades to the […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish all our friends who celebrate a birthday this week a very special Happy Birthday including Lynn Meyer, Merry Jeanne Millner, Pat Laurans, David Fizpatrick, Betty Regina Leininger, Carol Noe, Amanda Alexander & Amiko Allen!
The U.S. market for pet treats has a lot to bark about. Market research publisher Packaged Facts estimates that total U.S. retail sales of pet treats exceeded $5 billion in 2014, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the 2010-2014 period. Sales growth in the treat market has consistently outpaced that of the more […]
America’s 82 million pet-owning homes have a reason to purr and wag their tails with delight as the Petzi Treat Cam™ announces its retail availability at PetSmart, one of America’s largest pet retailers, and Amazon Launchpad, a new store featuring cutting-edge products from today’s brightest startups. Designed to create playful, mutually-rewarding interaction that brightens the days […]
The Penn Ridge Kennel Club Charitable Foundation is hosting a “Pirates of The Care of Beings” charity fundraiser on Saturday, August 8, 2015 a the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA after Best in Show judging. The annual fundraiser will have dinner, dancing, live entertainment, games, contests, and a fantastic raffle. Admission is $75 […]
Subaru of America, Inc. and Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, announced today the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies – a collaborative initiative to examine the effectiveness and safety of pet crates and carriers in the event of a crash. After several eye-opening […]
NY Times Article by Ginia Bellafante On a frigid Wednesday evening in January, 40 residents of One Brooklyn Bridge Park, a condominium complex converted from an old printing factory on the Brooklyn Heights waterfront, gathered at Wag Club, a dog grooming and training service on the ground floor, to discuss an issue that had been […]
