Love is in the air!

With only two more weeks to go until Valentine's Day, it's time to start thinking about how you plan to celebrate the day with that special someone...and no one loves you like your pet!

The unconditional love our pets give us is something truly special and worth celebrating.  So if you're looking for a great way to show your pet you care, why not surprise your furry friend with a "Pet Love Furr-Ever" Gift Bundle from The Petango Store!

Not only will your pet love all the yummy treats and toys, but 10% of your purchase price will also go toward helping homeless pets, so you can "Share the Love" with an animal shelter of your choice.

Here are some of the great products you'll receive in a Pet Love Furr-Ever Gift Bundle:

Pet Love Furr-Ever: Dogs

• Best Buddy Bits, Cheese: Delicious little treats ideal for training, road trips, long walks, and just about anything! Kosher, human-grade ingredients, free of fillers.
• Heartbeat Plush Pillow: Calm and soothe an anxious dog or puppy with this innovative pillow containing a heartbeat mechanism.  Great for nap times!
• Happy Heart Dog Treat, Chicken: Protein-rich, all natural chicken breast in every heart-healthy bite. Only the best for your dog!
• Petmate Designer Bowl, Hearts & Swirls: A fun, Valentine's inspired bowl for the fashion forward pet owner.  Dishwasher safe and scratch resistant to avoid trapping bacteria.

Also included in the gift bundle are Shortbread Dog Treats, Chocolick Chips, Chocolick Brownie Bits, Dingo Mini Cupcakes, a Plush Rose Toy, and the Pink Loofa Dog.

Pet Love Furr-Ever: Cats

• Kitty Kaviar: All-natural fish treat made from dried Bonito flakes--a schooling fish of the tuna and mackerel family.  High in protein and a source of taurine, these treats are both healthy and tasty!
• Featherlite Pink Boas Cat Toy: Free your cat's inner diva with this exquisite and entertaining toy! Colorful feathers,, charms, and a catnip ball all in one.
• Vita Kitty Cat Treat, Chicken: All natural, cage-free chicken with added flaxseed, omega-3 and vitamins A & E.  That's one healthy treat!
• Kitty Korner Komber: Attach this grooming comb to the wall, fill it with catnip and let your cat brush and purr all day long..

Also included in the gift bundle are Naturals Premium Catnip, a Petmate Designer Bowl in Hearts & Swirls, Happy Hips Cat Treats, Hugga Wubba Cat Toy, Purrfectly Pink Longtail Mouse.

Pet Love Furr-Ever: DELUXE Cats

Enjoy TWICE the treats and an additional Thermo Kitty Fashion Splash heated cat bed in pink!  This washable bed has a 4 watt heater to keep your cat cozy through the cold winter months.

The Deluxe Bundle is also a great option for pet parents with "twice" the kitties!

Of course--love isn't just about treats, toys, and pillows (although some cats may disagree..).  There are plenty of other great ways to show your pets you care!

Interested? Check back soon for more Valentine's Day inspired ideas such as heart healthy recipes for pets, fun pet-lovin' activities, and other ways to "Share the Love" with homeless pets in need.

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For Pet Lovers, is there anything cuter than dressing your pet up for "Howl-o-ween"?

We don't think so. That's why Petango wants to see your 'lil critters in costumes and give you the chance to WIN a brand new iPhone 4 - complete with Petango's "Find a Pet" iPhone app installed.

Here's "HOWL" it works:

1. Dress your pet in the most amusing costume you can find (CLICK HERE to see all available costumes on The Petango Store) and take a photo or video of your pet. 
   

2. Post it on the wall of Petango's Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/petango

3. Share your photo and add up the "Likes"

4. Best photo wins weekly prize of Petango Swag and chance to win an iPhone 4!

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CONTEST DETAILS

Remember, The Petango Store donates a portion of each sale back to the local animal shelter of your choice!

Dear Petango

Many thanks to your terrific team for all your support and assistance as we endeavored to open the new Animal Care Campus in Asheville, North Carolina today. Caroline Eller drove up from Charlotte and she, with Chris Shenar, represented Petango, PetPoint, 24 PetWatch,  and Shelter Care. Not only did they both positively and professionally represent the Petango team, they cheered us on as we cut the ribbon for the new 33,000 sq. ft. campus. The two facilities represent $7.3 million worth of building but the public-private collaboration is priceless when it comes to saving animals’ lives.

We would not have been prepared for this day if Brad and Kathy had not allowed Chris Shenar to assist us in converting our single-site database to a dual-site database. We are incredibly grateful that we were able to open to the public in a timely manner confident that our PetPoint dual-site database was up and running smoothly. Chris literally spent hours inputting data, assigning items and people to sites, - including all the items in our new retail shop, and helping our staff learn the new system.

Thank you for being our partner in saving lives of homeless animals . We continue to be appreciative of your outreach and support efforts. Most importantly, thank you for helping us when we needed you most.

Please consider visiting us soon!

All my best,

Katherine A. McGowan, CFRE
Interim President/CEO

Looking to adopt a pet? Now your next forever friend is only a “tap” away! Petango.com is one of North America’s largest real-time pet adoption sites, allowing you to search from hundreds of thousands of adoptable pets across 1450+ animal shelters and rescue groups. And now you have the power to search for adoptable pets from the palm of your hand! 

The Petango iPhone app lets you:

FIND PETS…

• Search or browse for dogs, cats, and other pets in your area or across North America
• Search by breed, age, gender, and size
• Swipe and select pet photos to view in more detail
• View complete pet profile and description
• View shelter details including maps and contact info
• "Call shelter” automatically by tapping phone number
• “Favorite” adoptable pets so you can find them again

FIND SHELTERS…

• Search or browse for animal shelters and rescue groups in your area or across North America
• View shelter details including maps and contact info
• View shelter’s full profile page on Petango.com
• “Call shelter” automatically by tapping phone number

FIND LOST PETS…

• Get instructions if you’ve lost or found a pet
• Search for a missing pet in the Petango network by breed, age, gender, and size
• Receive notifications of missing pets in your community to help reunite them with their families

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The Petango Store is proud to support The Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s efforts in offering free vaccinations for the entire life of any cat, one year or older, that is adopted between September 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011.  Each cat that qualifies will receive one free rabies and distemper vaccination per year at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s Wellness Clinic.

“The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is delighted that ThePetangoStore.com is helping to fund this cutting edge program.  Shelters across the country are filled to capacity with homeless cats.  With the incentive of receiving free vaccinations for the life of the cat, we believe this program will help adopt out many more wonderful cats. It is another example of how ThePetangoStore.com helps shelters reach their ultimate goal of saving as many pets as possible,” said Sherry Silk, Executive Director of The Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Since the launch of the Store in December 2009, donations to animal welfare organizations via its Partner Program have been over  $35,000.00 providing shelters with crucial financial support to help animals in need.

 “The PetangoStore.com provides a wide range of pet supplies and medication at a low-cost, is the only on-line pet supply store that actively encourages purchasers to give back to a shelter of their choice, and provides a one-stop shop for pet parents, or adopters who have just added a new furry family member to the household,” said Christa Chadwick, Director of North American Outreach, Pethealth Inc.

You can visit The Petango Store and help save a pet by purchasing products and donating a percentage of the sale back to your local shelter.