Courthouse Dogs

This is a great story about how courthouse dogs comfort victims during their testimony:

http://www.reshareworthy.com/courthouse-dogs/

BetterPet, Inc. launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign for DogLand, a Mobile Platorm that's a Social Networking Tool for Dog Lovers

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Here's a great story for dog lovers!

BetterPet Inc. has announced that it is launching an equity crowdfunding initiative as the next phase in its fundraising strategy through popular equity crowdfunding platform StartEngine. Better Pet’s flagship product, DogLand, is a fast growing social app for dog lovers built around engaging, entertaining and useful content where users capture and share their favorite pet moments, and have access to a massive database of dog friendly resources. 

 The app, currently available on iOS with over sixty‐five thousand users, is a social networking tool for dog parents to discover dog-­friendly locations, ask and answer questions about pet care, and share dog-­centric photos.

“With DogLand, we set out to create an app that connects dog lovers with their community by showing dog-­‐friendly places and dog-­‐friendly people. We see ourselves as a fun navigation tool, with information driven by our community,” said President & Creative Director Gareth Wilson.

In an unprecedented development in March, the Securities and Exchange Commission finally moved on rulings under Title IV of the 2012 JumpStart Our Business Startup (JOBS) Act, paving the way for private companies to raise up to $50 million from unaccredited investors. This new ruling is known as “Regulation A+” and makes the equity crowdfunding campaigns on StartEngine possible.

“DogLand is the perfect example of a startup company with huge potential using equity crowdfunding as a way to reach new people while growing capital,” said Ron Miller, CEO of StartEngine. “The app embodies the heart of StartEngine and, like the platform, works to connect like-­minded individuals together to share their passion."

This opportunity for all potential investors to express interest in owning part of DogLand is excitng to the Better Pet’s team, especially because they believe the platorm can transform the $97B pet industry.

Individuals interested in learning more about the DogLand investment opportunity can go to StartEngine.com.

“DogLand is not just for dogs — it's for the people who love them, too. And we want the user to share in our success,” said DogLand CEO Jonathan Kolker. “That's why we decided to crowdfund our financing: to be the first major social network primarily funded by the people who use and love it.”

Think about it, humans who love canines!

Happy July 4th, Everyone!

This cat doesn't care...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdKc-61n6f4 (It's worth it to click over to the video -- we couldn't embed it here for some reason!)

Beneful Dog Food Bad for Dogs? Lawsuit Says Yes, Purina Says No

A lawsuit related to Beneful Dog Food has been filed against Purina. According to CNN:

"Beneful dry dog food produced by Nestle Purina PetCare has 'resulted in serious illness and death of thousands of dogs,' a lawsuit says.

The eight kinds of Beneful dog food have caused internal bleeding, liver failure, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, seizures, bloat and kidney failure, the suit said."

Purina denies the allegations. 

Read more here:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/24/us/dog-food-lawsuit/index.html

Barkworthies Dog Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

"Barkworthies has issued a nationwide recall of its Chicken Vittles dog chews due to a Salmonella risk.

According to the Virginia-based company, the chews may be contaminated with Salmonella which can affect the dogs who eat the product or humans who handle the treats."

Learn more in this news report.

Happy Holidays!

A few seconds of smiles in the middle of your holiday week

Seriously, who would be able to eat them?

The Last Surviving 9/11 Search Dog Re-visits Ground Zero

By Kathy Ehrich Dowd

 

At Ground Zero in 2001, Bretagne was a specially trained 2-year-old golden retriever who had a sixth sense about who needed her most.

Thirteen years later, that sixth sense is as strong as ever.

The Texas-based canine, now 15, is believed to be the only surviving search dog who worked at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attacks – and her mission to help others continues.

"She still has this attitude of putting her paw up and saying, 'Put me in, coach!' She absolutely loves it!" her owner, Denise Corliss, tells Today.com.

Read more at this link: http://www.people.com/article/Bretagne-last-surviving-9-11-search-rescue-dog