AMERICANS DECLARE LOVE FOR PETS IN NATIONAL CONTEST
SC Johnson's New Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair Announces Winners of the "Show Off Your Shedder" Photo Contest
RACINE, Wis., April 15, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — Meet Buster, a nine-year-old cat with tons of energy, and Ace, a five-year-old white German Shepherd who loves ice cream. Buster and Ace were chosen as grand champions in the "Show Off Your Shedder" contest, a national pet photo contest created by SC Johnson and the Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. Buster and Ace and their thrilled owner, Heather Fireman of Berkley, Mich., took home $5,000 cash and a year's supply of the new Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair on behalf of their triumph.
The "Show Off Your Shedder" contest was conducted in celebration of America's love for its four-pawed family members. Though pets have their quirks, like stealing socks, biting ankles and shedding hair all over the home, 63 percent of families are proud pet owners who put up with their pets' quirks and bad habits.1 To enter the "Show Off Your Shedder" contest, thousands of pet owners submitted a photo of their favorite furball enjoying (or sneaking) a coveted moment on a piece of furniture.
America's grand prize "shedders" and two runners-up were chosen out of 10 finalists based on the photo's theme, innovation, creativity, inspiration and originality. Contest runners-up included Sammy, a yellow Labrador Retriever from Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Hugo and Sadie, a Beagle and a Jack Russell Terrier mix, respectively, from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Each took home a year's supply of the new Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair for their winning photos.
"Congratulations to the precious pets who are so obviously adored by their owners and families," said Kelly Semrau, SC Johnson Vice President of Global Public Affairs and Communication. "At SC Johnson, we know pets are a significant part of the family. The new Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair allows families to spend less time worrying about pet hair and more time enjoying their pets."
The Grand Prize "Shedders" – Buster and Ace
The winning photo captures Buster and Ace, the grand-prize dog and cat curled up together for a nap on the couch.
"Buster and Ace are such important parts of our family," said Fireman. "They are unique in that Buster, our elderly kitty, is a ball of energy while Ace, our big dog, is very shy and timid."
Buster, who enjoys chasing a laser pointer, has no interest in "people food" while Ace, who is afraid of his own shadow, is crazy about chicken and ice cream.
The Furry Runners-Up – Sammy, Hugo and Sadie
Three furry runners-up also celebrated fame and success. Louise Carlon of Port St. Lucie, Fla., submitted the winning photo of her dog, Sammy, snoozing on the sofa. Jessica Davis of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, submitted the winning photo of her dogs, Hugo and Sadie, curled up on a cozy quilt.
About the "Show Off Your Shedder" Contest
The "Show Off Your Shedder" contest was conducted in celebration of America's love for its four-pawed furry family members. To enter the contest, thousands of pet owners submitted a photo of their favorite furball enjoying (or sneaking) a coveted moment on a piece of furniture. Ten finalists were selected, of which three were awarded prizes. For more information, visit www.showoffyourshedder.com. Winning photos are available upon request.
About the Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair
Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair is the first time Pledge® has entered the upholstered furniture category. It is an innovative, handheld solution that quickly and effectively solves the age-old problem of living with beloved pets – the removal of unwanted pet hair from furniture. You simply slide Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair side to side in short strokes over upholstered furniture and the rollers grab, lift and trap pet hair inside of the device. The Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair is self cleaning - as you go in one direction, one roller picks up the pet hair from the surface. When you go in the other direction, the second roller cleans off the first and pushes the pet hair inside.
Pledge™ Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair is available at mass-merchandise stores such as Target, Walmart, and many more with a suggested retail price of $4.99. Find it by the other Pledge® products.
For more information, please visit www.pledge.com
SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, personal care and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as EDGE®, GLADE®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, ECHO®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, and MR. MUSCLE®. The 123-year old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in more than 110 countries. www.scjohnson.com
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Animals Away Recently Announces an Updated Client Testimonial Section of Their Website
Animals Away has recently updated its client testimonial section of their website in order to show the ever growing happy client base that they have accrued over the years of shipping animals. Animal shipping can be a very nerve racking experience for many pet owners so it takes a very special animal shipping company to gain the trust of the public.
Port Jefferson, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2009 -- Animals Away has recently updated its client testimonial section of their website in order to show the ever growing happy client base that they have accrued over the years of shipping animals. Animal shipping can be a very nerve racking experience for many pet owners so it takes a very special animal shipping company to gain the trust of the public.
By visiting the client testimonial page on Animals Away.com you can now read through the many different happy pet transportation customers that have used Animals Away over the years to ship their beloved pets and animals. The recently updated client testimonial page can be located at the following link: http://www.animalsaway.com/our_clients_say
Animals Away offers a door to door pet shipping service that people can trust. Shipping a much-loved pet can get very stressful. Many pets are considered another family member so it is important for pet owners to be assured that an animal is handled with the best care and delivered safely. Over the many years that Animals Away has been in business shipping animals they have accrued a healthy list of happy clientele.
This is clientele that has been more than willing to leave their feedback on the Animals Away testimonial section for everyone to see. Animals Away offers a wide range of pet and animal shipping services. Animals Away offers home pickups and deliveries along with door to door animal delivery services anywhere in the world. If your animal or pet requires domestic and international documentation along with health certificates Animals Away can help in this area as well being a full service pet transport company.
Animals Away has become one of the number one animal and pet shipping companies for a reason. Outstanding product and customer service which is a direct reflection of the new client testimonial page located on the Animals Away website. Animals Away brings a great deal of experience with it to the table. Being in business for over seventeen years this company has proven itself each year growing into one of the number one animal shipping companies in the world. Animals Away is a company started by animal lovers for animal lovers. Each and every single animal shipped is treated just like a member of the family and their number one goal is for every animal to have a stress free trip. They realize that animals respond much differently to bad travel than humans do so it is that much more important for every animal to have a safe trip in order to arrive at their destination happy and content.
To read more about Animals Away's happy customer base or to inquire about shipping a pet or animal please call 800-492-7961 or visit http://www.animalsaway.com.
How Many Caring Gay and Lesbian Pet Owners are There Around the World?
A New Gay Pet Club is focusing on building an online community of caring Gay and Lesbians who share the same interests, activities and trends of being pet owners. This social network service is web based and is providing a variety of ways for Gay and Lesbian members to interact with one another online.
Beverly Hills, California (PRWEB) April 14, 2009 -- Recently launched GayPetClub.com is currently using a top social networking software making it free and easy for pet owners to sign up. Within minutes, a new member can start communicating, share information, make friends, start a blog, post comments and add links to promote businesses. The linking feature can also be used to cross connect with member's profile from all other social sites like Facebook, Myspace, Gay.com and other top social websites. They even have featured job listings for members to search through.
GayPetClub.com is currently being used regularly by many Gay and Lesbian pet owners and has become an enduring part of their everyday life. Social networks, have for several years, been the toast of new media. Their principal strength has been an ability to connect millions of unique users.
So how many caring Gay and Lesbian pet owners are there? Just go to www.gaypetclub.com to see for yourself. Sign up today and start meeting the world or pet people and have fun.
For questions reguarding the Club or Advertising information, please
contact Club President Raymond (213) 977-2834
Introducing the New Center Pet Pharmacy Pet Blog
The Center Pet Pharmacy team is excited to introduce their highly anticipated Center Pet Pharmacy Blog, a new feature on CenterPetPharmacy.com
(PRWEB) April 15, 2009 -- The Center Pet Pharmacy team is excited to introduce their highly anticipated Center Pet Pharmacy Blog, a new feature on CenterPetPharmacy.com
This new addition to the Center Pet Pharmacy site is an informative and entertaining blog about pet medications, pet care, and of course the pets themselves. Customers and friends can get involved in the fun by submitting pictures and stories about their pets to be posted on the blog.
The blog will feature different types of posts, from helpful articles on pet medications to funny videos and pictures of staff and customer pets. Every week there will be a new featured pet, as well as advice on training pets, medicine administering techniques to prevent scratches, bites and general trauma to the pet,and more. Articles on pet diseases and treatments, health tips, stories about brave or clever pets, funny videos and pictures, recipes for tasty and healthy pet treats, giveaways, worthy charities, and much more.
Customers can get involved too by sharing their great pet stories, funny videos, cute pictures of their pets, and anything else they would like to submit. Fans of Center Pet Pharmacy can also become Facebook fans and follow @CenterPet on Twitter.
Visit the Center Pet Pharmacy blog today.
21st Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest Seeks New Entries, New Breeds
The 21st annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest is now open for entries. Contest producers are seeking breeds and mutts from around the world for the June 26, 2009 contest. Applicants are invited to go to www.sonoma-marinfair.org to learn more about the contest or the online voting gallery.
Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2009 -- The 21st World's Ugliest Dog Contest is looking for well loved mugs from mutts and pedigree dogs for its renowned contest in June 2009.
The contest occurs on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. during the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.sonoma-marinfair.org or requested by calling 707-283-3247 (FAIR).
The 2009 World Champion will take home $1,000 in prize money along with a trophy and bragging rights. Past winners have had their photos on nearly every newspaper in America (and many overseas as well) and are featured guests (with their owners) on talk shows. Adding to the bid for stardom, contestants will be featured on Animal Planet as the popular show returns to film the contest for the third year.
Unfortunately, last year's winner, Gus, a Chinese Crested who pulled on the heartstrings of judges because of his fight with cancer, has passed. Only past winners Rascal and Elwood will be defending their title in 2009 making the battle for the World's Ugliest Dog wide open. The contest has been dominated by the Chinese Crested breed over the past several years and the Fair is actively recruiting more breeds to participate.
Prize money of $500 and a trophy will be awarded to the Ugliest Dog of 2009 which qualifies the dog to compete for the World title. Prizes of $100 go to the finalists in the Pedigree and Mutt classes. All dogs must enter a prequalifying round to ensure they are truly ugly before they take the stage. New this year, all dogs must have certification from their vet showing they are healthy.
If dog-lovers can't make the contest, but think their dog is worthy of recognition, they are invited to enter him or her in the hugely popular World's Ugliest Dog Voting Gallery (www.sonoma-marinfair.org) where contestant photos and descriptions will be posted soon.
Attending the World's Ugliest Dog Contest is included in the price of admission to the fair as are the carnival, concerts, and other entertainment. The Sonoma-Marin Fair runs June 24 through 28 and offers $15 admission for adults, $10 for 4 to 12 year olds and 3 and under are free. Seniors 65 and over pay $8. Look for fair and contest updates online at www.sonoma-marinfair.org or call 707-283-3247 (FAIR).
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