Pets & Animals

PETS+ spoke with pet-industry brands about sustainability efforts at the Pet Sustainability Coalition’s Impact Unleashed event in Colorado.

COLLAR Company and HAVKIT introduced yellow WAUDOG collars and leashes to signal when dogs need space, with sales supporting the foundation’s work.

Independent pet retailers describe tariff costs, supply disruptions after industry mergers and brands limiting event support to stores using one loyalty platform.

Canina Pharma, Mars, Algiecel and AktivDog are investing in facilities and equipment across Germany, Denmark and Romania.

Firefighters at FDNY Ladder 85 adopted Dolly after she was brought to their Staten Island station in poor condition. The ASPCA later spayed her.

After being rescued emaciated in New York, pit bull puppies Oonagh and Gloria received ASPCA care. Oonagh was adopted by Robert and Rose Ann Place.

Brazil’s pet industry is tracking proposed rules on medicines, birds and animal transport as EU restrictions affect several Brazilian animal products.

Thai pet food maker i-Tail acquired Illinois-based Phelps Pet Products for an enterprise value of $160 million, adding US treat manufacturing capacity.

The ASPCA says Gidget, a rescued Yorkshire Terrier, recovered after surgery to correct a congenital portosystemic shunt.

Veterinary Practice News has announced winners and honorable mentions in its inaugural Readers’ Choice Product Awards, based on professional voting.