Author: Petz

originally published: 03/14/2024 (Left to right) Ocean State Job Lot employees Celestina Lugo, Aleyda Ramos, and Maria Davis, help pack pallets of pet food sent to Ocean State Job Lot stores for launching OSJL’s Charitable Foundation pet food program to support animal welfare organizations on a first-come, first-served basis.(NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI) — Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s leading discount retail chain with 153 stores throughout the Northeast, has launched a pet food donation program for animal welfare organizations, including earlier To the Rescue partners, who meet the criteria of the charitable program. OSJL donated nearly $400,000 in retail…

By Mike Roche Last Saturday night, the Mahar Regional School Cafeteria was full, and no one left disappointed or hungry. That crowd includes three generations of club members who look forward to the annual gathering of local people who enjoy sitting back and enjoying well-prepared wild game and good company. Among those gathered were several members of the original club when Mahar Regional School opened its doors in 1957. The Father and Son Banquet tradition began for the club whose members were high school boys. The food was provided by the ladies of the Congregational Church in Orange. Some of…

Larry points out his bargain of the week. “Powegians know it,” said my friend Larry.”‘Powegians’?””The good burghers of Poway, perhaps the least known of all our cities.””But I hear it’s a city for pretty fat cats,” I said. “Not a place you’ll find the cheapest tacos in the county.””Exactamundo! So here we go, friend. To show that diners can do it if they really want to.”“But good burgers don’t love burgers?””They go for bargains. That’s how they get rich.”Ed and Olga make a decision – “Fish tacos stay at 99 cents!”All I knew about Poway was that they called themselves…

Immersive Art Exhibit Launches Purina DentaLife’s New Puppy Teething Chews St. LOUIS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Purina DentaLife is celebrating the launch of its new Puppy Teething Chews by inviting puppy lovers to New York City to visit the Puppy Smiles Gallery of DentaLife at March 22, 2024. Designed to celebrate the joy of a healthy puppy smile and educate owners on the importance of dental health, the gallery will showcase heartwarming puppy portraits captured by internationally acclaimed artist and award-winning photographer, Randall Ford. In addition to admiring the artwork, visitors will be treated to a variety of immersive…

And they’re just getting started. DENVER, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — New year of steps and changes, Outward Hound® and its brands show no indication of slowing down in 2024. The industry trailblazer will showcase enrichment advances and introduce exciting new product categories at next week’s Global Pet Expo, which will showcase a significant step in brand expansion.Outward Hound® Nina Ottosson® Think N’ Thrive® mind enriching dog toys™In collaboration with the enrichment pioneer By Ottosson®Outward Hound® will debut the newest addition to its Think N’ Thrive® line of dog toys – plush treats puzzles. This unprecedented collection offers treat-seeking play…

Innovator in Natural Pet Care, HICC Pet® Moves Headquarters to Foster Growth and Introduce Advanced Grooming and Wellness Products to the Region BELLEVUE, Wash., March 14, 2024 (Newswire.com) – HICC Pet®, a holistic pet wellness and grooming startup, today announced its headquarters relocation to Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2020, HICC Pet® has quickly made a name for itself as an innovator in effective pet care solutions, with a product line ranging from skin care sprays to dental finger swab, providing pet owners with convenient solutions for everyday needs.”Our move to the Pacific Northwest aligns with our brand’s focus on innovation…

Diana Stevens saw him during his arrest on March 8, 2024. Police said he beat cats and dogs at his Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming location. (Screenshot: Sarasota Police Department; mug shot: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office) While digging into a financial crimes investigation at an animal grooming salon, investigators learned the owner allegedly had a history of abusing cats and dogs in his care, according to police. in Sarasota, Florida. “This is a bunch of bull—,” defendant Diana Stevens, 41, told officers Friday in police body camera footage. But the probable cause affidavit from police said they not only had…

With spring less than a week away, we’re now talking about summer … jobs. We have an announcement from DubSea Fish Sticks baseball team, which plays home games at nearby Steve Cox Memorial Park: The DubSea Fish Sticks summer collegiate baseball team is holding a job fair Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Mel Olson Stadium inside King County’s Steve Cox Memorial Park. The job fair will run from 11 am-3 pm. The team is currently looking to hire 50-60 part-time employees for the months of June and July. High school and college students are welcome to apply with select positions…

Published on March 13, 2024 Lifesaving, increased resource placement options highlight Animal Care Services Strategic Plan SAN ANTONIO (March 13, 2024) – Pets deserve a lifetime of humane care. Additional resources and lifesaving placements are key features of the San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) Strategic Plan, which includes five focus areas that support a holistic approach to community animal care and control. A top priority to “support the placement of pets for life” with goals promoting higher channels of positive placement for dogs and cats ready for adoption. The goals also aim to create greater community understanding about the…

Sarasota Police A North Fort Myers woman has been arrested on several animal cruelty charges that occurred at her pet grooming business in Sarasota. Detectives were initially investigating the franchise located at 1129 S. Tamiami Trail for financial crimes when they discovered a pattern of animal abuse by the business owner, Diana Stevens, 41. Store employees told detectives that not only did they witness Stevens abuse the animals while he was grooming them, but on several occasions, they had to intervene. Customers also reported that their pets behaved abnormally after being picked up from the business. Sarasota Police detectives obtained…