PETS

Lisa Shelby, The Popular Exotic Pet Veterinarian, Has Just Launched The Website Petculiars LLC

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Petculiars is a way for Lisa Shelby to share her wealth of knowledge and experience in the veterinary field with people looking for better ways to treat and raise their pets.

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  • Petculiars is a way for Lisa Shelby to share her wealth of knowledge and experience in the veterinary field with people looking for better ways to treat and raise their pets.
  • Along with various general pet care articles, Lisa has also written a range of blog posts on some common questions that she has found pet owners asking.
  • On the other hand, some birds can suffer from disabilities from birth or develop an inability that prevents them from 100% accessing their cognitive functions.
  • To find out more about Petculiars, LLC, and to read more of Lisa’s pet care articles, please visit her website at https://www.petculiars.com/ .

Veterans for Mustangs Act Introduced by Reps. McClain, Carter, Moore, Salazar, Garcia, Neguse, Fitzpatrick, and Others

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

726 , that would amend the 1971 Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act to help better protect American wild horses and burros on federal lands.

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  • 726 , that would amend the 1971 Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act to help better protect American wild horses and burros on federal lands.
  • "We offer tremendous thanks and applause for Reps. McClain, Carter, and the Members of Congress leading this effort."
  • “The Veterans for Mustangs Act would provide humane population control to our wild horse program, provide a unique form of healing for our American veterans, and save the taxpayers billions of dollars.
  • That’s a win-win-win.”
    “Horses are some of our nation’s most cherished animals and should be treated as such,” said Rep.

PlanSource Announces 13 New Partners Joining the Partner Marketplace in Q4

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

PlanSource is proud to partner with employer benefit solutions across more than thirty categories within the Marketplace.

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  • PlanSource is proud to partner with employer benefit solutions across more than thirty categories within the Marketplace.
  • Q4’s newest partners include a wide range of vendors across women’s health and fertility, financial wellness, behavioral health, virtual primary care and pet insurance.
  • The new partners joining the Partner Marketplace in Q4 include:
    Betterment at Work – Managing a 401(k) can be challenging.
  • PlanSource makes it simple for customers and brokers to quickly activate and launch these best-in-class solutions,” said Bradley Taylor, Chief Strategy Officer at PlanSource.

PetSmart Charities Awards $2.25M Grant to Help Survivors’ Pets Escape Abuse

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

To compound the issue, only 17.14% of national Emergency and Transitional DV Shelters house pets on-site (per DomesticShelters.org), creating an even bigger barrier for survivors and their pets to reach safety.

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  • To compound the issue, only 17.14% of national Emergency and Transitional DV Shelters house pets on-site (per DomesticShelters.org), creating an even bigger barrier for survivors and their pets to reach safety.
  • With the generous support of PetSmart Charities , RedRover and Greater Good Charities , we can help raise awareness about the lack of pet-friendly spaces at DV shelters and effectively increase the number of shelters able to welcome pets onsite.
  • Beginning in 2023, PetSmart Charities is committing $2.25M over the next three years to help reach an ambitious goal – that 25% of DV shelters are pet-friendly by 2025.
  • “We’re proud to contribute viable solutions to a pressing problem,” said Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities.

Ensemble Recognized as a Top Workplace for its Commitment to Associate Engagement and Innovation

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

This is the second year in a row Ensemble has earned the Top Workplaces USA Award, issued by the research company Energage.

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  • This is the second year in a row Ensemble has earned the Top Workplaces USA Award, issued by the research company Energage.
  • We empower people to be the difference and value and encourage insight and innovation from our associates,” said Judson Ivy, Founder, President and CEO of Ensemble.
  • “Receiving these national awards back-to-back is a testament to the exceptional culture we strive to foster at Ensemble.
  • To search and apply for careers with Ensemble and join a Top Workplace, visit EnsembleHP.com/careers .

GREATER GOOD CHARITIES TEAMS UP WITH BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM AND HILL’S PET NUTRITION FOR THE 2023 SHELTER BOWL TO SUPPORT PETS IN NEED

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Boehringer Ingelheim and Hill’s Pet Nutrition will match every donation made to the Shelter Bowl between February 6 through February 12, 2023, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.

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  • Boehringer Ingelheim and Hill’s Pet Nutrition will match every donation made to the Shelter Bowl between February 6 through February 12, 2023, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.
  • “Currently, animal shelters are facing economic hardships, staffing and veterinarian shortages, causing restrictions in their ability to care for pets,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities.
  • The product donations that will go to animal welfare organizations include nutritious, science-led pet food from Hill’s Pet Nutrition and doses of NexGard® (afoxolaner) and HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) from Boehringer Ingelheim.
  • "As many shelters continue to be under-resourced and are experiencing rising intake rates, we are proud to lend our support to Greater Good Charities and this year’s Shelter Bowl”, said Nicki Baty, President of Hill's Pet Nutrition US.

Leaf Group Wins Comparably & Built In Awards Honoring Company Culture & Workplace

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Friday, January 27, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaf Group , a Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) subsidiary, has been honored with awards from Comparably and Built In in recognition of its industry-leading work environment, company culture and benefits.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaf Group , a Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) subsidiary, has been honored with awards from Comparably and Built In in recognition of its industry-leading work environment, company culture and benefits.
  • The company received the Comparably award for “ Best Company Culture ” and multiple awards honoring its Colorado and Los Angeles offices from Built In, an online community for startups and tech companies that provides recruitment solutions, job listings, tech news and events.
  • “At Leaf Group we strive to build a company culture of respect and teamwork that celebrates diversity.
  • Leaf Group was previously awarded “Happiest Employees,” “Best Company Compensation” and “Best Company Perks & Benefits” by Comparably.

American Humane Deploys to Georgia in Wake of Devastating Tornadoes

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has deployed to Georgia to help animals in need after multiple tornadoes displaced thousands of residents and their pets.

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  • Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has deployed to Georgia to help animals in need after multiple tornadoes displaced thousands of residents and their pets.
  • Working on the ground alongside Spalding County Animal Care and Control, and coordinating with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Atlanta Humane, American Humane is assisting in the recovery by helping maintain a temporary emergency shelter for rescued animals.
  • “American Humane always stands ready to help animals and people during trying times, and our Rescue Team is working tirelessly to save at-risk animals impacted by these devastating tornadoes,” said American Humane President and CEO, Dr. Robin Ganzert.
  • To support the American Humane Rescue Team’s lifesaving work, please visit AmericanHumane.org .

PetMed Express, Inc. Sets Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

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  • Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.
  • PetMed management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.
  • If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact MZ Group at 561-374-0177.
  • A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available after 7:30 PM Eastern time on the same day through February 20, 2023.

PetMeds® to Acquire PetCareRx

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetMed Express, Inc. (“PetMeds®”) (NASDAQ: PETS), Your Trusted Pet Health Expert™, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire PetCareRx, a leading supplier of pet medications, food, and supplies.

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  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetMed Express, Inc. (“PetMeds®”) (NASDAQ: PETS), Your Trusted Pet Health Expert™, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire PetCareRx, a leading supplier of pet medications, food, and supplies.
  • The acquisition of PetCareRx gives PetMeds an immediate revenue boost, and the company believes it can expand on that growth through an expanded product catalog and differentiated services.
  • “The PetCareRx team has worked to build a business that inspires trust and loyalty by providing pet parents with 'nose to tail' products at great value with uncompromising quality and service.
  • The deal has been approved by the board of directors of both PetMeds and PetCareRx and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.