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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
Home>Industry News> Dogtopia Partners with Wendy’s, Taco Bell & Jersey Mike’s MUMBO, Grows Franchise in NY, NJ & PA Pet Age Staff//June 25, 2025// Dogtopia, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing pet wellness franchise, has signed a franchise agreement that will bring multiple new locations to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in partnership with an experienced multi-unit, multi-brand operator who owns and operates nearly 100 leading restaurant locations. Joe Cugine is diversifying his...
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
TiCK MiTT, the tick solutions company, that is on a mission to reduce cases of tick-borne diseases through innovative, chemical-free products, announced today that it will soon launch in Pet Valu stores across Canada. Warmer temperatures are driving consumers to enjoy the great outdoors with their four-legged friends in environments where ticks are thriving and living longer.
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
The Pets in the Classroom grant program recently announced the results of its 2025 teacher survey. The survey, which polled teachers across the United States and Canada who have received funding for classroom pets through their grant program in the past two years, received an overwhelming response, with over 1,300 teachers participating.
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
Smart Cookie Barkery, the premium pet treat brand known for crafting small-batch dog and cat treats is wagging its tail with excitement to announce two new regional distribution partners as part of its strategic national expansion. Natural Animal Nutrition (Belcamp, Maryland) will now serve the Mid-Atlantic Region, while West Plains Vet Supply (Springfield, MO) joins the pack to cover key markets across the Midwest.
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
Arista Advanced Pet Care, a multispecialty referral and 24/7 emergency hospital group, will open its newest location in Dallas, Texas, by November 2025. Strategically located near the intersection of I-635 and the Dallas North Tollway, the new facility marks Arista’s continued national expansion and its first hospital in Texas.
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
Home>Community Category> Pet King Brands, Maker of ZYMOX and Oratene, Sponsors 2025 Oklahoma Summer Classic Pet Age Staff//June 25, 2025// Pet King Brands, an industry leader of veterinarian-recommended enzymatic pet health care and creator of the award-winning ZYMOX and Oratene, recently announced its sponsorship of eight performance events and more at the 2025 Oklahoma Summer Classic, which takes place from June 25 to June 29 at the Oklahoma City Fair Grounds. The Oklahoma Summer Classic...
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
Wellness Pet Company, with 100 years of premium pet food and treats heritage, has announced the appointment of Jim Scott as chief supply chain officer and member of the executive leadership team. With a proven track record in manufacturing and logistics within the human food industry, Scott will lead supply chain management and help enhance competitive position and financial performance for the company.
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has announced the release of its 2025 Dog & Cat Report, its second pet owner insights report this year. The report features the latest research and insights from APPA’s National Pet Owners Survey on the two largest segments of the pet industry, dog and cat owners, providing more than 200 pages of comprehensive analysis and visuals on owner shopping trends, sentiment, demographics and behaviors.
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
PRIDE+GROOM was formed in 2020 when three New York dog lovers – Heather Perlman, Regina Haymes and Jane Wagman – came together during their search for a high quality, natural, great-smelling shampoo for their beloved dogs. This desire to offer the same level of grooming products for dogs that they themselves enjoyed inspired the trio to create the brand, which quickly gained momentum on appearances on Good Morning America and The View, followed by making the list of Oprah’s Favorite Things.
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petage.com | Glenn Polyn
Inflation has hounded the pet care category since 2022, but recent months show a rebound in dollar sales and volume at pet stores, driven by e-commerce, value brands, and increased promotional support. What does this mean for pet retailers going forward? Pet owners are interested in high-quality products for less money, presenting opportunities for private brand rollouts.
