Pit bulls struggle to trust after horrific abuse May 15, 2009

Source: BostonHerald.com, May 11, 2009

One month after officials rescued two badly mauled pit bulls from a Dorchester dog-fighting dungeon, the Animal Rescue League of Boston is struggling to rehabilitate one of the traumatized canines, an anxiety-stricken puppy named Raven.

“He doesn’t know how to sit or how to play – he doesn’t know how to be a dog,” said veterinarian and licensed dog trainer Amy Marder, Director of the Center for Shelter Dogs at the rescue league. “He’s pretty damaged.”

Estimated to be eight months old, Raven’s handsome gray coat is ravaged by bite marks. He suffers from a jaw injury and a heart murmur – but those were the least of his problems when authorities removed him from what they described as a “filthy, blood- and urine-soaked” cage in a pitch-black basement on April 11.

“He had very severe infections which brought him close to death,” Marder said of Raven.

The other surviving pitbull, Sidney, is recovering at a dog sanctuary outside Boston. While Sidney is expected to make a full mental recovery, Raven is highly anxious and undergoing the equivalent of pooch psychotherapy. The first step, Marder said, is basic behavior training.

“We have to start slowly,” she said, “because if he doesn’t understand what you’re trying to say, it could actually make things worse.”

Authorities expect to charge a 36-year-old suspect, whose apartment was host to the torture chamber where cops found a 10-by-20-foot dog-fighting ring made of blood-spattered plywood, a blood-soaked, sharpened probing stick and the remains of a dead dog, police said.

On Thursday, Raven bolted into a room at the animal rescue league, his tail lowered with anxiety as he zipped aimlessly from one corner of the room to another. He barely acknowledged the presence of three women. But when a man entered the room he looked up, signaling that his captor was probably male, Marder said.

“He doesn’t have the ability to form normal relationships with humans,” she said.

Marder threw a stuffed animal and Raven didn’t react. A child-sized doll was so scary that even the lure of food wouldn’t bring him closer.

“He probably has never seen children in his life,” Marder said. “His life was bowls of food and fighting. What a life.”

There was, however, some progress: after strategically dangling Raven’s favorite dog treat before him, he finally sat on command.

“What a good boy,” Marder said.

Pet Soup Kitchen to be Franchised Across U.S. April 29, 2009

Source: ZootooPetNews.com, April 16, 2009

NEW YORK — Once an anomaly, pet food pantries are now “popping up across the country,” according to Ellen Gillmore, Best Friends Animal Society campaign coordinator.

It’s part of a movement to keep pets with their families, and out of overloaded animal shelters — a mission that has now been lent a helping hand by Best Friend’s new program, First Home, Forever Home.

The first step in ensuring that kind of stability, Gillmore says, is stabilizing a food source.

“There are so many things that pet owners have to consider, like spay/neuter, boarding, and other types of vet care, but we are seeing that food is the primary concern,” Gilmore said. “There is such an immediate need for it that it jumps to the top of our list.”

In its first major step, First Home, Forever Home recently gave 1,215 bags of dog food and snacks to two Atlanta-area food banks. Del Monte Foods Company’s Kibble n’ Bits provided for the “generous donation.”

Atlanta is just the first city First Home plans to aid — the long-term goal, Gillmore says, is to create networks in all major U.S. cities, placing the responsibility in community member’s hands.

“We are limited for what we can do, since we do have our own animals to feed at the sanctuary,” Gillmore explained. “We can’t count on having a company there to provide food all the time.

“We want to see if we could do a community-based drive, because we know we can’t tackle this issue alone.”

Save Our Pets Food Bank, based in Atlanta, is one of the organizations Best Friends donated to.

The pet food pantry received 250 bags of chow two weeks ago — the timing couldn’t have been better, according to Ann King, executive director of Save Our Pets, since just the week before, the organization’s shelves had been cleared out.

“Getting that food was like a godsend,” King said. “I keep on getting calls from people all around the country, saying that they are in dire need, asking how they can start something like this up, too.”

The food was just as appreciated at Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen, located in Lawrenceville, Ga.

“It’s like, I am a little guy from Georgia, and for Best Friends to come in and say, let us help you out, let us send you food, that means a lot,” said Tom Wargo, Daffy’s director. “This is a big pet group appealing to us, saying, ‘We like what you are doing, let’s team up.’ It was really great.”

In November, Zootoo Pet News first wrote about the Daffy’s efforts to service the Lawrenceville and Atlanta area. Aside from collecting and distributing pet food, Wargo, who used to own a construction company, would also pitch in by building dog houses.

Since the fall, Daffy’s has witnessed its regular clientele climb to 400 needy pet owners, according to Wargo. It now has plans to take its efforts nationwide, as well.

Citizens from 28 states, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, Tennessee, California, New York and New Jersey, have expressed interest in starting their own chapters of Daffy’s, Wargo says. He notes that he is more than willing to hand over the nonprofit organization’s name and license, and help in any other way possible.

All they have to do is contact him, and he promises to get the paper work in motion.

“Trying to start up your own nonprofit can cost anywhere from five- to $10,000,” Wargo said. “A lot of people don’t have the money for that. But if they are able to use our license and nonprofit status to do what they have to do, they could be able to have their own events and everything with the Daffy’s banner.”

One hundred and thirty people say they want to start their own Daffy’s, Wargo says. Daffy’s program might work in conjunction with Best Friends’, as both strive to establish a long-term membership program, which would help keep the pantries stocked, and pets fed.

“The whole concept is everyone can have something like a Daffy’s, and people can pitch in with a $35 membership or something like that,” Wargo said. “It doesn’t have to be a huge thing.

“It can be a smaller facility and individuals can just operate it through their own county. It’s not so hard when it isn’t just one person trying to run everything.”

Wargo also plans on helping smaller Daffy branches construct the same bins that he keeps outside of his Lawrenceville facility.

“It’s cheap, they can make them for $5,” he explained.

From there, the bulk of the work — collecting bags of food and other pet merchandise — takes care of itself.

“We need to work together on this problem,” he said. “This is not an every-man-for-himself kind of situation.”

King says that the extra-help is likely to be appreciated across the board.

“I don’t care what they say about things starting to get better,” she said. “People are still out there struggling. And more and more, I perceive a real need for this.”

SPCA International and Bark Busters Launch Reusable Bag Program to Help the Environment and Save the Lives of Animals April 20, 2009

Source: PRMediaWire.com, April 20, 2009

In support of Earth Day, SPCA International and Bark Busters encourage consumers to reduce, recycle and reuse in the name of animals.

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) April 20, 2009 — In observance of Earth Day, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI) and Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, announced the launch of their Partner for Pups Reusable Bag Program. The program was created for pet lovers to demonstrate environmentally responsible habits by using reusable bags for shopping to reduce the amount of plastic grocery bags in landfills and the environment and reduce animal deaths caused by these plastic bags. In addition to helping the environment and wildlife, all proceeds support SPCAI’s animal and shelter programs.

“We are delighted to partner with SPCAI on this program to help raise awareness of animal and environmental issues and to teach good pet-parenting practices,” said Liam Crowe, CEO and master dog behavioral therapist of Bark Busters USA. “By participating in this program, we can all contribute to a healthier environment, the safety of animals, and providing the resources people need to adopt and keep animals as members of their families.”

Made from sturdy, premium-quality, tear-resistant and water-repellent material, the reusable bags are 100% recyclable and reusable. The reusable bags are available through the websites of both organizations. For details, visit www.SPCA.com or www.BarkBusters.com.

With over 380 billion plastic bags used in the U.S. annually, it is no wonder why many of them harm animals. When plastic bags are discarded, they not only do they contaminate our soil and waterways, but also can choke, strangle, and starve wildlife. Once in the environment, many plastic bags take hundreds of years to break down and some cost animals their lives.

All proceeds from the Partner for Pups Reusable Bag Program will go to support SPCAI’s programs, such as Operation Baghdad Pups, an initiative that provides assistance to servicemen who wish to transport companion dogs from the war zone in the Middle East to their home in the United States.

About SPCA International
The mission of SPCA International is to raise awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to teach and foster good pet parenting practices, and to promote spay and neuter programs around the world with the goal of eradicating the need to euthanize healthy and adoptable companion animals. www.SPCA.com also provides a global information and referral resource to animal guardians and advocates throughout the world to those who seek a shelter or wish to adopt a shelter animal.

About Bark Busters
Bark Busters, the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company, started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2000. Since inception, more than 500,000 dogs have been trained worldwide using its dog-friendly, natural methods. With 250+ franchised offices in 42 states and more than 400 offices in 10 countries, Bark Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment and euthanasia of companion dogs. Bark Busters is the only international dog training company that offers guaranteed lifetime support. SPCA International selected Bark Busters dog behavioral training services as the “Best of the Best” in its category. No other training company or dog trainer received such a distinction. To fetch a trainer in your area, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit www.BarkBusters.com, where dog owners can complete a Dog Behavioral Quiz to rate their dogs’ behavior.

Money pours in to help Lincoln April 20, 2009

Source: The Dominion, April 20, 2009

ROSS GIBLIN/The Press

NOT A HAPPY DOG: Lincoln, who was stolen and used as fighting bait, with owner Janet Cuthers. Mrs Cuthers has opened a bank account for Lincoln after an outpouring of public generosity.

The owners of Lincoln, the old dog stolen and used as fighting bait, have opened a bank account for him after an outpouring of public generosity.

“It’s not our money, it’s his,” owner Janet Cuthers said.

The Easter Monday mauling left Lincoln, a 14-year-old ridgeback cross, with serious bite wounds after he was attacked by two dogs.

A $20,000 reward is earmarked for two witnesses to the attack who came forward to police, but depends on a prosecution.

About $300 now sits in Lincoln’s bank account, and will be used for his care.

His dog food bill will not be a problem, with one man offering to buy him dog food for the rest of his life.

Public donations have also covered a $1000 vet bill at Wellington SPCA.

“It’s been amazing, there are a lot of dog lovers out there,” Mrs Cuthers said.

Lincoln was reunited with his family on Friday.

Yesterday, he greeted visitors with a wag of his tail and a friendly lick, before limping stiffly back to his bed and flopping down with a sigh.

“He’s a tough old bugger,” Mrs Cuthers said.

The callous way in which Lincoln was used as dog fighting bait has touched a public nerve.

A table beside his bed was packed with get-well cards.

Lincoln is not yet out of the woods, with vets still concerned a deep chest wound could get infected.

“He’s been in a lot of pain, and he’s not been eating as much as usual. He’s still not a happy doggy,” Mrs Cuthers said.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on Friday in connection with the mauling and will appear in Porirua District Court tomorrow charged with theft of a dog.

“It’s fantastic,” Mrs Cuthers said of the arrest.

Wellington SPCA spokeswoman Lisa Snow said police had seized a large cross breed dog with a bite wound.

“I feel sorry for the dogs, it’s the owners that are the mongrels,” Mrs Cuthers said.

After dog dies, LI man pushes for strong groomer rules, NY April 17, 2009

Source: Newsday.com, April 14, 2009

Thomas Bruckner doesn’t want his dog to have died in vain.

On Sept. 11 last year, Bruckner, who lives in Point Lookout and teaches astronomy at Nassau Community College, got a frantic call from his girlfriend, Melissa Makarewicz. They had dropped off Bailey, their 2-year-old pug-beagle mix, at Pampered Pooch Doggie Daycare and Spa in Hicksville for play and a bath.

Around 6 p.m., Bruckner said, the parlor called to say that Bailey had collapsed and was having difficulty breathing. At a vet, they learned she had become comatose after she had been put in a drying cage. She died the next morning.

Dr. Jaipal Rana at Woodbury Road Veterinary Hospital in Plainview said Bailey died of heatstroke. Exactly how it happened, Rana said, “was hard to verify.”

But Bruckner believes it was because she was put in a drying cage – and now he wants to ban them.

A tube or hair dryer blows air – sometimes hot – into a drying cage or crate. Although many groomers use them, they are controversial. At least a half-dozen dogs nationwide have reportedly died in them. Experts say small, short-haired dogs or those with short snouts – which make it harder to breathe – shouldn’t be put in a drying cage or should be closely monitored.

Bruckner said he was dumbfounded. “Why would anyone think it was all right to blow hot air at high speeds on a short-snouted dog?” he said. He sued the groomer and was awarded $1,000 out of court in January.

“To this day, I still feel awful this happened,” said Pampered Pooch manager Carlos Garcia. Garcia said Bailey put up a “lot of resistance” during grooming, which may have caused her to overheat. He said she had been put in the drying cage – into which forced compressed air was pumped, but no heat – for less than five minutes. He said the kennel grooms about 30 dogs a week and has had no other grooming-cage problems.

But Bruckner said he wants to ban them and require groomers to be trained and licensed. No state requires pet groomers to get a vocational license, said Stephen Mart, an industry management consultant.

Bruckner has launched badgroomer.com to publicize his mission. And he supports a bill introduced in January by state Sen. Carl Kruger (D-Brooklyn), who wants to ban drying cages, require groomers to take exams and license grooming parlors.

Jeffrey Reynolds, executive director of the National Dog Groomers Association of America in Clark, Pa., said the association is not against regulation, but opposes banning the cages. “They are very useful and every grooming shop has them, but because of a lack of knowledge or common sense, someone will put a tiny dog in the dryer, answer the phone and forget about it,” he said.

But Bruckner believes drying cages have no place in grooming shops. “They are dealing with living creatures,” he said.

K9Cuisine.com and Wellness Donate 10-Thousand Pounds of Food to Pooch Pantry to Help Families in Bad Economy April 17, 2009

K9Cuisine.com and Wellness Donate 10-Thousand Pounds of Food to Pooch Pantry to Help Families in Bad Economy

K9Cuisine.com, one of the web’s fastest growing online pet food stores, and the WellPet Foundation are teaming up to donate more than 10,000 pounds of all natural dog food to the Pooch Pantry to help families in financial crisis who are struggling to feed their pets.

Mundelein, Illinois (PRWEB) April 17, 2009 — K9Cuisine.com, one of the web’s fastest growing online pet food stores, and the WellPet Foundation are teaming up to donate more than 10,000 pounds of all natural dog food to the Pooch Pantry to help families in financial crisis who are struggling to feed their pets. “Families are having a hard enough time trying to pay their mortgages and keep food on the table during these tough economic times,” said Anthony Holloway, owner of K9Cuisine.com. “We are thrilled to be able to donate high quality pet food to help feed as many animals as we can and hope that the new supply will keep the food bank for pets stocked for months.”

The Pooch Pantry is run out of the B.C. Dog Training Club in Mundelein and is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Many of the pet owners who come to the Pooch Pantry are seniors on fixed incomes. Holloway will personally deliver a truckload of premium pet food this Saturday. Wellness is shipping more than 5,300 pounds of dog food this week. The Wellness recipes have the highest quality natural ingredients carefully chosen for a dog or cat’s optimum health benefits. Wellness promises: “Your pet’s wellbeing is at the heart of all we do, that’s why we do whatever it takes to make the healthiest natural products for the pets that depend on us.”

At K9 Cuisine, we know how you feel about your pet. We understand that you want to provide your canine companion with the healthiest food for a long, happy life. So we offer only the highest quality dog supplies. When you order from K9 Cuisine, you can be assured you’ll receive not only quick, courteous service, but also healthy, high-quality food and treats. We do not sell products that contain additives or preservatives, or ingredients that may otherwise be harmful to your dog. Many of the brands we carry use human-grade ingredients. http://www.k9cuisine.com/

Wellness® – Guaranteed Natural Nutrition for the Life of Your Pet
Wellness, a proud member of the WellPet family of brands, delivers lifelong, natural nutrition for pets – guaranteed. The pet professionals at Wellness carefully select all-natural, human-grade ingredients proven to deliver 100% of a pet’s lifetime nutritional needs. To ensure pets enjoy a long and loving life, Wellness guarantees the best natural ingredient sourcing, most meticulous quality assurance and production standards, and nutritional analysis in the industry. Wellness is sold in pet specialty stores and natural food stores across North America and internationally. Visit www.wellnesspetfood.com to learn more.

The WellPet Foundation – Responsibility, Passion, Commitment
At WellPet, we are committed to giving back to the world we share with our pets. Through the WellPet Foundation, we support organizations and activities that promote the power of natural nutrition and the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles. Learn more at www.wellnesspetfood.com/aboutus_wellpet_foundation.html.

New Wellness(R) WellBars(R) Dog Snack Flavors Receive a Round of ‘Paw-pplause’ April 17, 2009

Source: PRWeb.com

All-Natural Chicken & Cheddar Cheese and Grain-free Lamb & Apples WellBars Guaranteed to Make Dogs Even Happier at Snack Time

TEWKSBURY, Mass., April 16 /PRNewswire/ — Now loving and responsible pet parents who want to show their dogs a little extra love have an even greater assortment of Wellness WellBars flavors to choose from. The Wellness brand of natural food and snacks for pets today announces the availability of two NEW meat-based varieties of their crunchy oven-baked snacks for dogs – Chicken & Cheddar Cheese and Grain-free Lamb & Apples.

WellBars are oven-baked to crunchy perfection using wholesome, real-food ingredients like New Zealand lamb, oatmeal and apples. These wheat-free, bite-sized nuggets are power-packed with vitamins E, C and Beta-Carotene and are perfect for dogs both large and small. Now available in five tasty flavors — Chicken & Cheddar Cheese, Grain-free Lamb & Apples, Whitefish & Sweet Potato, Crunchy Peanut & Honey and Yogurt, Apples & Bananas — WellBars offer the same quality natural nutrition consumers and their canine companions have come to expect from Wellness at snack time or anytime, and are a natural complement to a healthy diet.

“Happy dogs deserve real good snacks, though it’s important to indulge and reward them responsibly,” said Mark Shuster, vice president of marketing at Wellness. “We are delighted to offer consumers (and their dogs) an even greater selection of healthy and guilt-free reward options with our two new flavors of WellBars snacks.”

Formulated as part of a healthy diet, WellBars are packed with pure meat, fresh fruits, healthy grains, and beneficial supplements. And just as with all Wellness natural pet food and snacks, WellBars contain no meat by-products, wheat, corn, soy, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. Health conscious consumers know that rewarding their dogs with WellBars will ensure health, happiness and well-being to the animals who depend upon them.

New WellBars Chicken & Cheddar Cheese and Grain-free Lamb & Apples Dog Snacks are available nationwide in independent pet specialty retail shops and natural food stores in 20 oz. boxes. To find an authorized Wellness retailer, please visit www.wellnesspetfood.com.

Wellness(R) – Guaranteed Natural Nutrition for the Life of Your Pet

Wellness, a proud member of the WellPet family of brands, delivers lifelong, natural nutrition for pets — guaranteed. The pet professionals at Wellness carefully select all-natural, human-grade ingredients proven to deliver 100% of a pet’s lifetime nutritional needs. To ensure pets enjoy a long and loving life, Wellness guarantees the best natural ingredient sourcing, most meticulous quality assurance and production standards, and nutritional analysis in the industry. Wellness is sold in pet specialty stores and natural food stores across North America and internationally. Visit www.wellnesspetfood.com to learn more.

Never Be Bothered By Flies And Mosquitoes Again; Protect Yourself and Your Animals, Create Your Own Zone of ‘Personal Pest Protection’ April 1, 2009

The Healing Barn is proud to partner with Shoo!TAG. All Natural Insect Protection for you and your pets. Contains No Chemicals and provides protection for 4 Months using your body’s own energy field.

Millbury, OH (PRWEB) March 30, 2009 — The Healing Barn is teaming up with two sisters from Texas that have devised a way to use your bodies own energy field to repel insects like flies, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, chiggers and those tiny biting no-see-um’s that drive people crazy.

All Natural Insect Protection Uses the body’s own energy field to protect you, your dog, cat and horses for 4 Months! No More Chemicals to Inhale or Absorb.

“Shoo!Tag” is a Paradigm shift in the pest control industry for people and animals alike. Shoo!Tag is a small plastic tag that you can wear around your neck on a lanyard or simply put it in your pocket. The three dimensional magnetic strip on the card turns your bodies own energy field into a “Personal Pest Protection ” zone that targeted insects will avoid. How easy is that? You are now protected for four months! What looks like a simple plastic tag, actually uses quantum physics to protect you and your pets for four months.

Want Proof? Hang ShooTag on a dog or cats collar and watch them stop itching almost overnight. Plus you know they’ll be comfortable for the next four months. If it works that good, and that fast on animals that are infested with fleas and ticks. Can you imagine how great a job it does on preventing your pet from ever getting infested? Your animals will be much happier and healthier, and so will you.

Stop spraying chemicals on yourself and your family. Shoo!TAG protects dogs, cats, horses and even cows. Shoo!Tag is Personal Pest Protection that is safe for People, Pets and the Planet.

ShooTag is a great addition to our all natural line of products. We have started working with our U.S. dealer network to get Shoo!TAG into the public’s hands as soon as possible. The bug Season is just around the corner. A portion of profits from Shoo!TAG will go to help rescue horses.

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“Stop spraying chemicals on yourself and your family. Shoo!TAG protects dogs, cats, horses and even cows. Shoo!Tag is Personal Pest Protection that is safe for People, Pets and the Planet.”

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About The Healing Barn:
The Healing Barn is owned and operated by Nancy Swigart, and daughter Corri Swigart who are proud to be one of the first distributors in the world to offer Shoo!TAG to dealers and retail customers alike. The Healing Barn is also a U.S. Distributor for Hilton Herbs of England. Supplying herbs for horses, dogs and birds. Nancy said “ShooTag is a great addition to our all natural line of products. We have started working with our U.S. dealer network to get Shoo!TAG into the public’s hands as soon as possible. The bug Season is just around the corner. A portion of profits from Shoo!TAG will go to help rescue horses.” The fact that your money is also helping to fund horse rescue operations makes buying from The Healing Barn a no-brainer for many animal lovers.

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Humane Society Silicon Valley set to unveil state-of-the-art animal shelter, CA March 26, 2009

Source: Mercury News, March 26, 2009

Humane Society Silicon Valley will debut its new, state-of-the-art animal shelter in Milpitas at an all-day open house on Saturday.

The $25 million facility, funded through donations, will serve as a regional animal community center. It features a low-cost spay/neuter medical center, a community dog park and training center, doggy day care, boarding and grooming, a veterinary hospital with a public viewing room, an education center, a pet store and a pet-friendly cafe.

Christine Benninger, president of the Humane Society chapter, said the center’s many new features will help change the way people think about an animal shelter. No longer will it be a warehouse full of cages of unwanted pets, she said.

This new shelter features cageless animal habitats to simulate home environments and will be able to handle up to 10,000 animal adoptions a year.

Saturday’s open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 901 Ames Ave. near Milpitas Boulevard and Montague Expressway.

The event will feature a performance by Raggs, the singing canine from the Raggs Kids Club Band, as well as animal balloon making, coloring, a scavenger hunt, face painting and other arts and crafts for children. Tim Jeffreys from KUFX 98.5 (“KFOX”) is scheduled to be there from noon to 2 p.m.

And you’ll have a chance to make a video statement, pledging to help animals in your community in the shelter’s Community Room. Humane Society staff members will edit the video and post it on the society’s Web site and on YouTube.Staff will also be available with information for those wishing to volunteer at the new shelter.

Animal adoptions, however, will continue to be done at the Humane Society’s shelter in Santa Clara for the next two to three weeks. That building has been sold.

Laura Fulda, Humane Society spokeswoman, said the new facility is California’s first regional animal community center and is one of the first environmentally certified “green” centers of its kind in the United States.

The center has an extensive on-site solar system that is expected to generate 40 percent of the facility’s energy needs from renewable sources, a kennel cleansing system that reduces water use while ensuring proper disinfecting, and artificial turf and native plants in the dog park areas intended to reduce the need for irrigation water.

Located on nearly five acres of land, the 48,000-square-foot center has homelike habitats for dogs, cats and rabbits.

As of February, Humane Society Silicon Valley had raised $20.4 million for the new center. It hopes to raise the rest soon. Donors can make payments on the shelter’s Web site at www.hssv.org or get more information at (408) 727-3383, ext. 878.

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Introduces New Easy-Open, Easy-Pour, Velcro Closures On 30 Pound and Larger Bags, Offering Convenience and Freshness March 26, 2009

Source: PRWeb.com, March 25, 2009

These revolutionary Velcro closure bags are the first of their kind in the mainstream pet food industry.

CANIDAE® All Natural Pet Foods began rolling out its improved, patented Easy-Open, Easy-Pour bags featuring durable Velcro® closures in March.

CANIDAE bags with the new Easy-Open, Easy-Pour, Easy-Seal feature are beginning to appear in the marketplace now on 35 lb. and 44 lb. “Big Bags” of CANIDAE All Life Stages Formula and will soon be featured on all 30 lb. and larger CANIDAE formulas.

These revolutionary Velcro closure bags are the first of their kind in the mainstream pet food industry. The improved design is a direct result of customer feedback for improvements on CANIDAE’s previous easy open, easy pour bag feature. Designed to keep food fresher longer, prevent accidental spills and keep out contaminants, these easy-to-use bags are designed with an exclusive re-sealable pouring spout that allows the pet owner to dispense just the right amount of dog food then seal the bag by pressing the built-in Velcro strip. These patented bags are much easier to open and they re-close and re-seal time and time again without wearing out. Pet owners get a perfect seal every time. Taping the bag or rolling it down to keep food fresh will no longer be necessary.

These new Velcro closures will appear on the 30 pound bags of CANIDAE Lamb and Rice, Chicken and Rice, Beef and Fish, CANIDAE PLATINUM®, Grain Free All Life Stages, Grain Free Salmon, and on both the 35 pound and 44 pound “Big Bag” of CANIDAE All Life Stages.