Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Euthanasia Rate Drops

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

A study published late last year by Pethealth, Inc. indicates that animal welfare organizations euthanized fewer cats and dogs in the past year. The results are part of a study that has shown comparative monthly decreases since September of 2010, with the exception of May 2011. The study is available for download here. The numbers [...]

Jones Variety Treat Bag- 10% off

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Save 10% on Jones 20 piece Variety Treat Bag Enjoy a variety of different treats in this assortment, including  pig ear slices, bully stick pieces and bones. Regular price $10.75

10% off Megalast Bear and Dog

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

10% off MegaLast Toys from JW Pet These fun toys are made from a durable yet flexible rubber with a built in squeaker. Ideal for dogs that love to squeak a more firm texture than plush toys. Choose from Dog or Bear shapes in Medium or Large. ($5.00-$8.00)

Woofstock Auction Raises Money for PAWS

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Woofstock 2011 raised more than $500 for PAWS! Thanks to the wonderful participation of Smiley Dog clients in this year’s Silent Auction, the donation was considerably above what the event has been able to raise in previous years. In addition to the monetary contribution, more than 300 pounds of food and treats were also donated [...]

New Pet Food Pricing announced for 2012

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

A new crop of pet food manufacturers have announced price increases will take effect early next month. While this is not the way we’d like to start the new year, we wanted to give you some advance notice so you can do a bit of advance planning. Price Protection for Auto-Delivery clients will minimize these [...]

Save On Aussie Dog Toys

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Save 10% on Aussie Dog Toys Can’t make it to Woofstock? You can still save on our latest new toy collection by choosing any of the Aussie Dog toys at special pricing this month.

10% Off Squeaker Mats

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Save 10% on Squeaker Mats We’re hoping our shipment of new designs will arrive in time for Woofstock. Whether they do our not, you can choose from the traditional mats pictured above or some wacky new designs seen here, all at special pricing this month. We have a very limited supply of the traditional mats, and our [...]

Memorial Paw- 10% off

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

10% off Memorial Paw pins, Pendants and Keychains Choose your favorite style for yourself or a friend. Includes a small gift card and copy of Rainbow Bridge poem. The pendant and keychain can be engraved on reverse.

Should Retail Sales of Cats and Dogs be Restricted?

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

For the past few years, a ban on pet store sales of dogs and cats has steadily been gaining support in cities across the country. Originally dismissed as a fringe movement, the list of cities both introducing and approving ordinances to address the problem of pet overpopulation has steadily been gaining ground. Last month, Pet [...]

FDA Begins Major Pet Food Salmonella Study

Monday, November 7th, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a nationwide sampling program to collect and test pet food samples for the presence of Salmonella. The nationwide program, which will continue though September 2012, will collect and analyze a variety of dry and raw pet foods, treats, and supplements produced in the United States. It will [...]