Startup Arterra’s dog supplements now available on Amazon

Pioneering dog supplements brand Arterra, based in Austin, Texas, USA, has announced that its products are now available on Amazon. In a press release, the company said this is part of Arterra’s mission to make premium, veterinarian-formulated wellness and longevity supplements accessible to dog owners everywhere. Arterra’s adult and senior formulae are crafted to support healthy ageing and enhance longevity in dogs. With 63 premium, science-backed ingredients, these formulae promote overall wellness of dogs by...

North Mexico cities visited by crocodiles after recent storms

Residents of cities in north Mexico, in the state of Tamaulipas bordering Texas in the USA, have reported sighting crocodiles after at least 200 of the large reptiles migrated following heavy rainfall from the recent Hurricane Beryl and the previous Tropical Storm Alberto, the Austin American-Statesman newspaper reported on the weekend. Mexican authorities said the downpour that accompanied both storms raised water levels in the coastal lagoons that the predatory reptiles normally inhabit, forcing the...

From neglect to hope: Giuseppe, Maddie, Pete show what it takes

This, in brief, is what the rescuers know of the back stories of the three dogs that topped the 13th annual Dirty Dogs Contest in the USA. Giuseppe Giuseppe arrived at Española Humane in Española, New Mexico, as a stray in a shocking state of neglect. He was covered in filthy mats of fur so thick he could not even walk, and his entire body was screaming in pain. Five pounds–that’s right, 5 lb or...

From shelter to stardom, Giuseppe’s story shines light on animal adoption

Imagine going to a job interview, or on a first date, smelly and covered in dirt. That’s what it is like for millions of shelter pets across the world that are waiting to get adopted. Giuseppe’s arrival at Española Humane in Espanola, New Mexico, USA, started out as a heartbreaking case of neglect, but ended as a testament to second chances. Five pounds of matted fur covered up a host of health issues and rendered...

Evocative images from community pet vaccination camp in Houston

Houston PetSet, a nonprofit organization working to end the homeless animal crisis in Houston, Texas, USA, returned to the Baytown Community Center last Saturday to provide free vaccines and microchips for owned cats and dogs. This was Houston PetSet’s third large-scale community event of 2024, bringing the total number of pets served this year to nearly 2,500. The organization said in a press release that these quarterly events have become a necessity for pet owners...

Texas company Dogness raises $5 million through private placement of 2 million shares

Dogness (International) Corporation (NASDAQ: DOGZ), developer and manufacturer of a range of Dogness-branded and private-label pet products, has closed a private placement transaction raising $5 million in gross proceeds from the sale of 2 million class A common stock to various purchasers at $2.50 a share. On May 9, the company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain non-U.S. purchasers for the placement. The shares were sold in transactions exempt from registration under the...

Paul Tonnesen appointed CEO at Petmate, succeeds Alice Tillett

Paul Tonnesen has been named chief executive officer of Petmate, a leading supplier and manufacturer of pet products in the USA. He takes over from Alice Tillett, who led the company through a decade of strong growth. Tillett will stay on in a consulting capacity to ensure a smooth transition, the company based in Arlington, Texas, said in a press release on Tuesday. Tonnesen, previously chief executive officer of Oregon Tool and group global president...

Pet-friendly U.S. motel chain ‘names’ toon Garfield chief pet officer

Garfield, the beloved cartoon character renowned for laziness and selfishness, has finally been coaxed to do some work for others, it appears. Motel 6, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Proud Sponsor of Pets™ and official hotel partner of The Garfield Movie (2024), has “appointed” Garfield its first chief pet officer “to help make travelling with pets easier, safer and fun”, the franchise motel chain said in a press release. The world-famous orange tabby cat stepped into...

Texas rancher files multi-billion-dollar class action lawsuit over Smokehouse Creek Fire

A Texas cattle rancher, whose ranch was destroyed by the Smokehouse Creek Fire, has filed a multi-billion-dollar class action lawsuit in a federal court in Amarillo, Texas. Potts Law Firm said in a press release that it filed the lawsuit on behalf of Donnie Parker, owner of Spring Creek Ranch in Skellytown, Texas, on Thursday in Amarillo division of the United States District Court for the Northern Division of Texas. The lawsuit arises out of...

Loyal, Prelude join hands on research to extend life span of dogs

Loyal, a San Francisco-based company dedicated to improving the health and longevity of dogs, and Prelude, a life science software company looking to raise the bar on clinical research, have announced a strategic partnership, a press release from Prelude said. The rising rates of dog ownership worldwide and rising demand for solutions to improve the health of pet dogs have highlighted the need for innovation within the animal health industry, Prelude said in the release....