Congratulations to our 2021 IBBY Winners, who were announced on September 21st at this year’s Flow Business Conference:

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Single Facility Award: Paw & Order; New Brunswick, Canada

Multiple Facility Award: Patrick’s Pet Care; Washington, D.C.

Franchisee Award: K9 Luxury Resort of Mt. Pleasant; Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

Vendor Award: PermaTek Coatings (Mr. Jeff Adney); Leesburg, Ohio

Carmen Cares Award: Stephanie Shipley; New Brunswick, Canada

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Halloween continues to be a holiday of celebration for pet owners. One in five pet owners intend to dress their pet up for Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey...

Kenan Thompson Inspires Students to Consider Careers in Veterinary Medicine

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As the longest-tenured cast member of "Saturday Night Live," Kenan Thompson has acted in all sorts of roles: host of "Black Jeopardy," O.J. Simpson and Whoopi Goldberg, to name a few. So it’s surprising that...

Animal Health Digest Bulletin - Sept 30, 2021

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Animal Health Digest is provided to animal health pros at no charge with support from Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc., Advanced Animal Diagnostics, ASPCA Pet Insurance, Lucca Veterinary Data Services, Talkatoo, Virox® Technologies and our Founder’s Circle companies.

How a Pet Subscription Startup Is Outfoxing Giants Like Chewy and Amazon

From www.zdnet.com - September 29, 2021 2:21 AM

How do you build a subscription box business to rival major brands? PetFriendly, a startup that sells vet-quality flea & tick medication on a subscription model, has found success through personalization, pointing the way for other e-commerce startups to punch way...

10 Ways to Promote Your Small Business Awards to Get More Customers

From startupnation.com - September 29, 2021 2:35 AM

Winning an award is an excellent indication that you and your business are doing something right. Public recognition goes a long way when it comes to boosting the reputation of your startup. In this article, we will discuss how you can make the best use of your small business awards...

If You Haven't Hired a Business Coach, You're Holding Yourself Back

From www.entrepreneur.com - September 29, 2021 2:30 AM

So you've made the shift from employee to business owner. Congratulations, you've just joined the ranks of individuals who will become successful entrepreneurs — or failed ones. Naturally, once you've established your startup company, the question becomes...

The Pandemic Pet Boom: It’s Time for Pet Care to Go Green

From thedieline.com - September 29, 2021 2:20 AM

As the Covid-19 pandemic saw us retreating into our isolated bubbles, many of us turned to animals as a source of comfort. Beyond canine companionship, animal purchases of every kind took off during lockdown. From felines to fish, the UK population acquired over 3.2 mil pets...

CBD Oil for Dogs: What You Need Know

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Having canines as a significant part of a family means not only having a fun time with them but includes sharing their joys, as well as taking care of the various health concerns that they may not be able to speak out about...

New Coalition Put Together by Penn Vet Aiming to Improve ‘National Crisis’ in Pet Care Caused by Pandemic

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The pandemic has created a new national crisis in pet care. There’s an overabundance of newly adopted pets and not enough veterinary staff. Penn Vet is trying to coordinate care so pet owners aren’t scrambling...

Lodging Businesses Compete to Meet Demand for ‘Pet-Cations’

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Tourism and accommodation businesses are locked in fierce competition for customers by introducing new facilities and package deals. They are also introducing so-called ‘pet-cation’ packages that allow guests to bring...

Georgetown Pet-Boarding Facilities Not Required to Establish Fire Suppression Plans in Animal Health Standards

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Georgetown City Manager David Morgan addressed the ordinance and occupancy requirements of pet-boarding facilities after a fire killed 75 dogs at the Ponderosa Pet Resort on Saturday...

Pets a Big Boon in Pandemic as Pet Care Industry Thrives

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread economic shutdown beginning last year as millions of people were forced to work from home. Out of the isolation came big boosts in pet ownership and adoption globally as loneliness had people seeking the comfort of animals in the midst...

How to Make the Most of Email Marketing for Small Business

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Email marketing is a strategy that integrates customized emails as a channel to promote products or services. If done correctly, this powerful content strategy can aid brand loyalty and even help you increase...

Woof Gang Marks 14 Years with Business Milestones, Franchise Success

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the U.S. leader in specialty pet retail and grooming, is celebrating business milestones and major achievements as the company marks 14 years of providing the very best in pet care...

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