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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

Petbrosia Launches Site That Customizes Dog Food

Consumers spend billions of dollars every year on dog food, and recently many stories have popped up in the news that have made dog...

New Device Lets Dog Owners Monitor Their Pets During Flights

Flying with a dog can be scary. Even if your pet has flown before, it is hard not to worry about them while they’re...

The Fifth Paw Eliminates the Need to Hold Full Bags of...

The worst part of picking up after your dog is the fact that you have to hold on to the bag until you find...

P.L.A.Y. Unveils a New Treat Dispensing Toy

The Wobble Ball Toy from P.L.A.Y. is a treat dispensing toy that will provide your dog with hours of enrichment and interactive fun. All...

PetChatz: A New Way to Stay in Touch With Your Pet...

PetChatz has developed a state-of-the-art new system that not only allows you to communicate with your pet while you're not home, but you can...

Government Says Dog Waste Bags Aren’t as Green as Advertised

Most dog waste bags are labeled as biodegradable or compostable, but recently the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warnings to 20 manufacturers of...

Costs of Shipping Dogs by Air

Whether you are just vacationing with your pooch or permanently relocating, travel with dogs can cause a lot of stress, one of which is figuring...

Social Networking Goes to the Dogs with Wooof App

A new social media pet app is bringing dogs closer together online. Humans have officially found a way to share the wonderful world of...

Canna-Pet Receives Trademark Registration

Canna-Pet, an innovative company that makes non-prescription cannabinoid products for pets, and Peak Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office registered...

BioSilk Products Now Available for Dogs

Fetch…for pets!, a company out of New York that specializes in dog care products, has partnered with Farouk Systems Inc. to create Biosilk grooming...

Dry Buddies Pet Towel Prevents After Bath Mess

All dog owners become infuriated when their wet dog shakes and throws water all over them and the house. Even more annoying is the...

Ruffwear Releases New Canine Harness

Ruffwear has released the newest addition in their dog harness lineup. This harness was designed with car travel in mind, but it can be...

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