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RE: BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) What is “discrimination”? The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of age, race or sex. The Pit bull uproar is more of the same. There are “good” pit bulls and “bad” pit bulls. There are “good” people and “bad” people etc.. Nothing is so simple to cast a shadow on an entire Race, be it people or dogs. The idea of “breed discrimination” is insane and condemns every dog in that breed to no chance at shelters for adoption. Did you know that 17 dog breeds are banned in NYC? Yet across the board the percentages of dog violence is spread fairly evenly among the breeds. The continued focus only on "pit bulls stories" of violence are like ads to promote extinction. Every breed is capable just like people to love or hate. Training and treatment are major factors. 1.) Man is the most dangerous animal. Not Pit bulls. (Most of the pit bulls problematic today have either been abused or trained to fight by “man”) 2.) Check the history of the Pit bull. They were the “hero” dog of WWI!!! Unfortunately the soldiers of WWI are no longer around to sing their praises. 3.) The pit bulls legacy includes being “nannies” to children.. Protective and loving to babies!! At the end of the day, no broad “label” can define or profile “man or beast.” No matter how hard we try to conveniently stick people or pets in the "definition" box it doesn’t work. And truly in the end.. Who is the beast? I would say the real beast in this world walks on two feet. Check out my pet magazine https://www.lickmagazine.net
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Mark is a multi-media artist currently exploring photo-collage. Mark’s compositions reference pop culture and the idols of a generation. Dudley, his dog, is Mark’s “muse”. finley1616@gmail.com
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Daniel DiCriscio Daniel DiCriscio is a TV and Media Personality, Celebrity Hairstylist, Recording Artist, and Model. Daniel is most widely known for his historical makeover on Paula Jones, his work on Pamela Anderson, Stevie Nicks, Barbi Twins, Anna Nicole Smith, and his TV interview with Sacha Baron Cohen / Da Ali G Show. Daniel is active in various animal rights causes. Stay tuned for his upcoming Hollywood Tell-All book.
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Laura Gianna Souza Laura is the owner and fashion impresario of G Girl Productions, West Palm Beach, Florida. She curated the Abacoa Golf & Country Club Homecoming Event 2017 in Jupiter, Florida. You can check Laura out on her Facebook page or at a G Girl fashion event coming to a town near you.
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Kelly Greene Kelly Greene is the owner of “Styling Pets Photography” located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Kelly shown with her dog Jasper is not only a pet fashion photographer who shot the gorgeous G Girl Spring runway event showcased in this latest Lick Magazine edition but also a pet fashion contestant and winner. You can find her on www.facebook.com/stylingpetsphotography.
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She has never wanted anything but love, which she gives unconditionally. I remember the first time I saw her, she looked up at me with big brown orbs peering into my soul. She knew me the moment I walked in the door as if i had always been there she accepted me unconditionally despite my dislike for her kind, though at that moment in that first look she had already won me over. But the love she showed for her human, the overwhelming joy that she embodied at the slightest glimpse. This was a bond I could not, would not interrupt. The love between them was complete, a pure love that a person shares with the only thing that will love them unconditionally no matter what, the bond between a dog and their human. She goes by many names, all of which she answers to, She is Bug, Bug a Boo, or just Boo, The Tag Wailer or Sadie McSue, but her real name is just Sadie, the others are terms of endearment we have placed on her over the years, her bug eyes bright marbles of adoration seeking only acceptance. Sadie McSue what do you do, when her actions puzzle her humans, that curled tail wagging in a tempo overwhelming excitement that must mirror her heart when she greets us at the door. About six months ago a bulge started to appear. I will spare you the details of the following months. Through all the suffering Sadie never wavered in her love for her humans she somehow could push back the pain we knew she was experiencing or perhaps the joy she felt as being with her humans somehow took her mind off of it. They say it is the final gift of love you can give your animal. Saying that removing the suffering somehow makes it easier. Its somehow humane. The words that helped me the
most though was that the loss the hurt the pain I feel are mine not hers they are me and my feeling they have no effect on her. Time prolongs her suffering. She has been suffering for far too long, One of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, how do you make that decision? She can move around and walk, she still has that look of trusting love, that is what is soo hard I feel as if ultimately we are betraying her trust her living loving eyes will stare into my soul as I watch, as I watch … Today, Oct, 13. 2016 scheduled like any other appointment, we will take the life of a loved one purposefully. Not for us, our pain doesn’t matter, what we feel doesn’t matter, all that matters is her. Today, Sadie, will head over the rainbow bridge to her reward, where all dogs go, and her suffering will end, ours has just begun.
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Solid Gold The first women in the pet industry paved the way for those of us that follow in their footsteps today. Many led the way not out of desire or plan but out of necessity to invent or create a product they could not find in the marketplace but a product they needed in their daily lives. These early inventions not only enriched the lives of women in the pet industry and the lives of animals past but ultimately the lives of everyone who has animals today. And the pioneering beat goes on! I came across one of the industries first woman pioneers quite accidentally while chatting with some of the marketing folk over at “Solid Gold”. “Solid Gold” was a product I remembered from way back in my disco 80’s days when I was rescuing junk yard dogs. I remember the impression it made on me the first time I saw that very premium gold package sitting on the shelf at “Centinela Feed” in Beverly Hills, California. It seemed to be the “Dolce Gabbana” of the pet food set!! And it had a premium designer price to go with it but worth every penny! “Solid Gold” was the first of its kind in the pet food industry-- a Super Premium Natural and Holistic pet food brand. One that now, 40 years later is part of the 6 Billion dollar Premium Natural Pet Food sector it helped create. The woman pioneer behind the “Solid Gold Brand” is one “Ms Sissy Harrington-McGill,” now in her 80’s but still “hot to trot” in the pet industry she loves. Sissy, is the inventor and founder of “Solid Gold Hund-N-Flocken,” and the premium natural pet food industry sector. In the early 1970’s, Sissy was following her passion and dream of showing and breeding Champion Great Danes! When she traveled to Germany to buy “Bismark,” the son of the World Champion Great Dane of the time; she realized that the German Danes seemed to be in healthier condition and living longer lives than their American counterparts.
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Sissy decided to investigate and brought overseas food samples back to the U.S. for testing. The rest is history. In 1974, she created “Hund-N-Flocken” a special all natural and holistic dog food made with high quality meat proteins and nutrient dense super foods devoid of corn, soy and wheat. “Hund-N-Flocken” and Sissy were a hit and inspired the Natural Pet Food “Revolution”!! And Sissy’s legacy lives on through “Solid Gold” a company that continues in Sissy’s footsteps to inspire, pioneer and innovate within the pet industry. Though Sissy is now a young “80 something,” you can still find her 5 days a week at her pet supply store in San Diego, Ca. offering her lifetime of animal wisdom and the Solid Gold brand to customers. Sissy has also created the “Heart of Gold Foundation,” a non-profit dedicated to the care and protection of animals.
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A chat with Mark Barone Creator, “An Act of Dog
An act of dog https://anactofdog.org embodies the message and outcry of awareness, artistic tribute and creative expression for the thousands of dogs needlessly, unceremoniously and horrifically killed in American shelters each day. Shelters by their very definition are there to “rescue” not destroy. But destroy they do and in astounding numbers. The Special Museum of Compassion for dogs was thus created and spearheaded by artist and animal advocate Mark Barone. Mark identified a serious issue within American Kill Shelters.. Both in the “number”of animals killed each day (an astounding 5500), to the heinous ways their deaths are carried out(gas chambers or bullets). Mark is painting 5500 individual portraits representing one days worth of killing in this country alone. Mark is bringing mass public attention to this situation through his art and his story which is coming out on PBS TV later this year. Stay tuned! This is Mark’s story for and about the forgotten dogs in American Shelters. Lick: Tell us a little bit about Mark Barone, your background and interests in general. Mark: I am originally from Chicago, and born into an Italian family. Growing up with a father who was an Architect for over
50 years, I thought I was going to be just like him and initially studied Architecture, but soon realized that it was too restrictive for my creative needs. I branched off into studying fine art and gravitated towards using oils, as I found them to be a more effective medium for deeper, emotional expression. Outside of painting, I am passionate about animals and I love music! In particular, I have a passion for Jazz. I have dabbled in playing the Saxophone and most recently, the Trumpet. LM: How did you connect into the “art scene?” Why “art?” as expression or work? MB: I’ve been a representational and narrative painter for over 35 years. I have never been interested in painting for profit or doing paintings to match people’s decor. Prior to doing the 5500 portraits of shelter dogs for our charity, An Act of Dog, I painted almost exclusively about the struggles of the human condition and created work that was a reflection of my own search for meaning. I would say that at my core; I am only interested in using art for social change and leading a purpose driven life. LM: What transpired in your life to connect you with the plight of animals and dogs in particular? MB: I had the good fortune of finding two abandoned street dogs; Rudy and Santina. They soon became the rudder, which helped to stabilize me as my early life turned to chaos. I was especially connected to Santina, as she was with me for almost 22 years, and helped me to navigate through my own struggles. She was always there for me in my darkest days. Her love filled me up in ways that I had never experienced from another person. Santina was ultimately the inspiration and catalyst for me wanting to help other shelter animals experience the love and life that they truly deserve. LM: How and when did “An Act of Dog” come about? What was the driving force to cause you to make a statement and to take action? MB: It was my life partner, Marina, who brought the plight of shelter animals to my attention. She had always been a cat lady, But after spending years with Santina and experiencing dog love, she was deeply moved and devastated when Santina died. Shortly after our loss of Santina, Marina went on-line to search for another dog to adopt, but instead of finding one, she discovered the chilling number of animals being destroyed in shelters, every year, and asked me to face this reality as well.
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At first, I did not want to look. It was so painful and overwhelming, yet it stirred a deep well of emotions for me, and that was enough for me to want to find a way to use my talents towards their salvation. Shortly after, An Act of Dog was born and I was on my way to illustrating the approximate number of dogs destroyed, everyday in shelters. (5500). My intention is to save all healthy and adoptable shelter animals, not just dogs, and to bring awareness of our relationship to all animals and inspire a deeper reverence for them. LM: Tell us about your upcoming PBS Special MB: PBS has partnered with documentary filmmakers, Sagacity Productions, from Boston, to tell the story of our journey and mission. They were so moved by our “putting it all on the line” for the voiceless they felt compelled to want to share it with the world. In particular, they wanted to witness the first artist ever to paint 5500 of anything, and how we were using art for social change. They document our struggles and how we are using art to paint visual records of our current state of consciousness towards animals and the way we are using the artwork to raise funds to save the animals and working with schools kids to show them the most effective ways to use their art for social change. LM: What are your most favorite art pieces created within act of dog? MB: I don’t have any favorites from the 5500. Even though I painted their individual souls. I am making one statement with the work, that is, to illustrate their collective and needless fate and our own lower state of consciousness and lack of compassion. LM: What do you think it will take to turn the kill shelters around? MB: Compassion is the most important ingredient in the formula for life saving success. It must be woven into our foundation and become the driving force behind all of our decisions.
With compassion as the driver, we will choose to hire shelter directors and staff who are committed to adopting life saving strategies, in place of the existing, archaic and inhumane methods. LM: Do you know what is being done (If anything) now to change the brutality? MB: There are over three hundred million people living in America, and we need to educate the public to adopt, spay/ neuter and choose not to breed or buy animals. These elements are critically important but changing behavior takes time. In the meantime, millions of shelter animals will die, unless we start with focusing at the shelter level (as this is the only place where the killing is taking place) and we must stipulate that shelters institute the “eleven step” no-kill equation, as initiated and developed by Nathan Winograd, of the “No-Kill Advocacy Center.” This process has helped shelters go from killing over 80% of the animals they take in, to saving over 90%. There are so many shelters who have implemented this program with great success and are inspiring a shift in sheltering methods across our great nation. The no-kill train has left the station and is showing us the “right behavior, the right way”. Without the support and selfless work of shelter workers, rescue groups, volunteers, fosters and transporters, the animals would be alone and without hope. We give thanks and praise to all of these “stewards of compassion.” LM: What are your long term goals for the project and for yourself? MB: Our focus is to apply the use of art for social change and use creativity to be the driving force behind fundraising for the animals and the critical need to educate the next generation in being advocates and leaders for compassionate change. Kids are the “unwrapped gifts of our future,” and we believe that it is critically important to put meaningful art back into schools to allow children the process of self discovery and to ignite a desire to become informed about the atrocities in society and to use their creativity to bring them into the light. Art, when created for social change, engages kids at a depth that is crucial for cultivating collective happiness and social cohesion. It catalyzes them into creating and promoting solutions for sustainable development. This approach will arm tomorrow’s leaders with the necessary skills to unite our differences and promote intercultural dialogue, with no-one left behind... including our animal friends. LM: What would you say in culmination of your project? MB: Ultimately , we envision the 5500 portraits of shelter dogs in a working/interactive museum, where kids will come to create for an animal cause or other social injustices they are passionate about, turn their art into a product and build social campaigns to raise money and awareness for change. I have spent all of my retirement savings to help the animals , and will need the resources and compassion of a few philanthropists to help us achieve this goal, as we are just two, and cannot do
it alone. Personally, my life, is no longer about me, it’s about contribution. LM: Wow. You blow me away with your goodness. I am so loving and agreeing with your line of thinking and your
beautiful sacrifice for the animals. “What can each of us do to help?”
MB: In addition to getting involved with fostering animals,transporting them, or helping shelters and rescue groups and choosing to adopt your own animals, think about other ways that you can use your talents to be a voice for them. Perhaps you can write articles, create videos or take pictures of animals in need of adoption. Maybe you know others in influential media positions , marketing
experts, or friends who have extra funds to give to animal causes. Always choose to do “something.” LM: Beautifully put! Any closing thoughts? MB: We welcome and ask you to support our charity in any way, be it shopping on our website for beautiful dog prints, night lights, original woodcut t-shirts or having me paint a portrait of your own pet, donating or sharing our charities mission on your social media platforms or asking your friends to get engaged too. LM: Mark, Thank you so much for this wonderful project. It inspires everyone who loves dogs and wants to make a difference in this world to follow their passion and do something positive they believe in. Thank you for “An Art of Dog”. It is an expression of your love and caring for the animals that we all get to enjoy. Most importantly, it is a forever memorial and gift for the animals.
Animal lick pet person - Daniel DiCriscio
Daniel DiCriscio has many titles to his name; TV and Media Personality, Celebrity Hairstylist, Recording Artist, Actor, Model, and LICK Contributing Editor but Daniel is more than what describes him profes- sionally. In a field dominated by women, Daniel is one of the few men who’s making a mark in the animal rights and activist world. DiCriscio first made world news and history with his jaw dropping public makeover on President Clinton accuser Paula Jones during “Jones vs Clinton.” His other high profile clients range from Pamela Anderson to the late Anna Nicole Smith. DiCriscio currently stars in a movie/documentary titled “Hair” that was released in 2016 and won Best Documentary at IFS Film Festival Beverly Hills and “Vamp Bikers Trés” alongside Lillo Brancato (A Bronx Tale) and Michael Alig (Party Monster). His TV appearances include Todd TV with Bret Michaels (FX), Da Ali G Show “Bruno” Sacha Baron Cohen (HBO), the Emmy winning “Cristina’s Court”, The Gossip Queens, Baywatch Hawaiian Wedding, & Oscar Critique and Monica Lewinsky’s Moment on Fox News Channel. As a recording artist, DiCriscio’s music is available on iTunes. He has opened for Grace Jones at Paramount Studios and performed with the Real Housewives of Orange County as his backup dancers. His new music video “X Sex” features celebrity cameos from John Barrymore and Golden Globe winning actress Sally Kirkland.
Daniel is an avid animal lover and crusader for animal rights and anti cruelty. Ever since Daniel can remember, he has always been there for the animals. Sitting down with Daniel and talking to him about his passions for the well being of all animals, Lick Magazine learned that Daniel has been volunteering his time and lending his face and voice to many animal related causes for decades. Daniel has stood out on the firing line for protests such as “Vivisection” on the UCLA campus, and pet food poisoning at the Federal Building in Westwood, California. He donates his time to a myriad of animal groups from NKLA to PETA, and was previously the VP of “Cat Cause Foundation” in Orange County.
DiCriscio was even a celebrity guest at the National Animal Conference that was held in Los Angeles, CA.
He has met and worked with many respected names in the animal world including; Pamela Anderson, the Barbi Twins, Dr. Jenny Conrad, Elayne Boosler, Alex Pacheco (PETA), The Amanda Foundation, Susan Olsen, Tina Sinatra, Maria Conchita Alonso, Whitney Cummings, Chris DeRose, and Jane Velez Mitchell. He’s also been a celebrity judge for “Dancing with the Dogs” and for Halloween pet costume contests at animal charity events. DiCriscio hosted an event in Malibu for the “Kids and Critter” benefit and introduced Dr. Jenny Conrad and her documentary film against cat declawing.
Chat As an avid believer in TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release), and helping injured cats that are strays, ferals, or pets left behind by neglectful owners .. Daniel does what he can to assist in the fostering, medical care, or anything else that the pet may require. Daniel states that he is cautious of certain animal organizations based on the facts of how these organi- zations monies are spent. He prefers to take care of what he can with a more personal approach. Doing directly what he can to make a difference.“If I can help one animal a day, I am making a difference for that animal, for that life”. He continues by saying, “I also believe that since we are (supposed to be) the more intelligent species, we need to take care of the lesser species on the planet. “When I was growing up my mother had a saying that I still live by today, ‘To have reverence for the smallest of life is to have reverence for all of life.’”. Daniel applauds Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani for his recent anti-fur stance in his designs and is excited to see and hopeful other designers follow suit. Daniel currently lives in Beverly Hills, California and shares his home with his three cats; Alister, Jesse, and Lala. All three came into his life as rescues. Each cat has a different story and Daniel took them in and nurtured them to health with medical attention, food, and most of all Love. He adds,“They all get along! I feel a pet’s behavior reflects their owner’s behavior and home environment. I don’t consider them my pets, but my children.”
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John Barrymore, Jasmine the dog, Daniel & Sally Kirkland at Catch - West Hollywood.
Believing that all living things should be treated equally, Daniel feels that animals should be treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve and not treated as an accessory or as a second class citizen.
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Tribute to Designer Rei Kawakubo (founder of Comme des Garcons and Dover Street Market)
by Anthony Rubio
I look forward to the much anticipated Met Gala as many others look forward to the Academy Awards. I brace myself and read up as much of what is expected to happen both on the red carpet as well as the actual exhibit which I will visit as soon as I can get there. As a designer I can only imagine what an honor it must be to have yourself and your works chronicled displayed and studied by the masses. I can only dream to one day have such a privilege bestowed on me, even on a small scale. In the mean time I strive to constantly learn and grow as a designer by studying and understanding as much about the honored designers, their visions and aesthetics that has given them their individuality and longevity in this incredibly diverse industry. Rei Kawakubo is a visionary breaking all of the rules of conventional fashion and forcing one to question what is fashion and how it is or can be Interpreted.
Kawakubo forces us to stretch our imaginations by presenting shapes compositions that breaks all the molds of what we consider normal. It is not to everyone’s taste or liking yet it is something deserving a closer look and investigation. I decided to look into and try to understand the meaning of Avant Garde Fashion and the designer considered the queen of this art form. The more I investigated the more I learned that there are so many layers to understand and as a result I find myself traveling down the virtual rabbit hole wanting to explore further and eventually experiment or at the very least delve in this form of expression. As a tribute to Rei Kawakubo being honored by the Met Gala, I decided to recreate in my signature canine creations, three ensembles as done by the genius for her brand Comme des Garcons or as the true fans call it CdG .
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About Anthony Rubio:
New York based Anthony Rubio is an Internationally acclaimed Pet Couturier. His Canine Couture is meticulously handcrafted by the designer utilizing the finest materials to produce a one-of-a-kind creation for your four-legged family member taking into full consideration comfort and safety above all.
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good life lick - featured pet products Barbara: How did you end up in the pet industry? Fiona: My journey into the pet industry started from my childhood love of animals. I recall bringing home stray animals, to the displeasure of my mother but I couldn’t deny my passion for all animals. From the mice I bred as a child to my first job after school in a local vet clinic. I went on to train and qualify as a vet nurse and from that point on my future has been focused on animals and an- imal welfare. When my own Newfoundland Rosie was ill it was the most nature instinct for me to create a product to help improve her quality of life. Little did I know then that the product I was to create would have such a posi- tive impact on so many lives. Tell us about Newflands: quick decision to create the very product needed to ex- tend the life of my beloved Rosie. In subsequent vet visits the vets were amazed at the improvements they witnessed in Rosie’s heart health. Rosie went on to live another 3 years post diagnosis being taken not by her heart condi- tion but from a secondary breast cancer. In her honor the Newflands brand was born. Subsequent fur babies have presented to Newflands with health issues, they too have benefited from a specially crafted Newflands product. To this day Newflands continues to produce Rosie’s ver- sion of Hoki oil along with custom solutions utilizing the health benefits of sustainable and ethically sourced New Zealand Hoki oil.
Newflands is a pet health supplement company based in New Zealand. We develop and manufacture human grade pet supplements and treats. Often we are tasked at devel- oping custom solutions for specific ailments to enhance the lives of individual fur babies. Our strong focus on research and development continues to enhance and grow our product range with new and exciting health solutions. What is the mission of your company? Newflands is founded with one very simple philosophy “We want owners to give their fur babies the very best quality of life”. Underpinning this is a set of strong ethical values which include but are not limited to love, integrity, humility and respect. Following sustainable practices is also very high on our list of values and wherever possible we use New Zealand natural resources Why did you create it? And the product line? In 2010 my Newfoundland dog, Rosie, was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), a terminal heart condition common in this and many other dog breeds. The vet gave Rosie 8 months to live and suggested supple- menting her with a good quality fish oil. After exhaust- ing my search for an off the shelf fish oil supplement and not finding anything on the market I made the bold and
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Tell us what products are in the line up and why. Á Á Hoki Fish Oil Food Supplement – this is my flagship product I now refer to it as "Rosie’s oil". It started the Newflands journey and is the mainstay for all the other product currently in the range and for those yet to be developed. Á Á Omega-i Oil – containing Astaxanthin the most powerful anti- oxidant known to man. Its main function is to remove deadly toxins from the body, to support and boost the immune system and support quality of life. Á Á Hoki Treats – human grade freeze dried Hoki fillet treats packed with Omegas. As we were already utilizing the Hoki fish and in keeping with our sustainable philosophy we wanted to utilize the whole fish with minimal wastage.
All products are developed to support the immune system of your fur baby and to work in conjunction with any pre- scribed veterinary treatment. Particularly beneficial in cats and dogs suffering from arthritis, itchy or flaky skin condi- tions, dry eye, retinal degeneration and heart problems. What are they made of? Two main ingredients feature strongly in our product range: Hoki (Species Macruronus Novaezelandiae) - found only in the pristine waters surrounding New Zealand’s South Is- land – Precision harvested ethically with sustainable certification from the Marine Stewardship Council, an indepen- dent organization who monitor wild fish stocks on a global basis. Astaxanthin - an algae grown sustainably and ethi-
cally in a sterile controlled environment Do you have a favorite item in the line?
Although every product we produce commands a special place in our heart, no other has captured the essence of who we are more so than our flagship Hoki Oil. Without this amazing innovation, none of the other products would have been developed. Where can we find “Newflands” in the US? Currently featured on Amazon Prime. As our busi- ness is expanding globally we are always seeking like-minded distributors to promote our products. Hoki Fish Oil Food Supplement 33.8oz -$119.99 Hoki Fish Oil Food Supplement 6.76oz- $49.99
Omega-i Oil 6.76oz - $88.89 Hoki Treats 0.53oz- $14.99
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NULO: Puppy, Adult and Small Breed Limited Plus Product Line:
Nulo is located in a hip pet loving community in Austin, Texas. The founders experience in the pet care and education arena led Nulo’s team to focus on food created with unique recipes and fresh ingredients made in small batches. Good pet nutrition is top of mind with Nulo products. Nulo sets itself apart from the rest of the pack by what they describe as their rejection of the typical fast food dog brand formulas that promote long shelf life, decreased taste and low nutrition.
Everything Nulo produces is devised with your dog and cats best enjoyment and long term benefits in mind. Their “Limited Plus Line” gets down to simpler healthier grain free recipes extending a probiotic advantage along with fresh single protein ingredients (like salmon), specially formulated to be fresh, healthy and delicious for your pet. Nothing fast food about that! Nulo is Getting down to basics. Where less is more. And Simpler is better for your pet! And you!
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Our latest Global Pet Expo Fashion Find is the marvelous new “Pet Trek” created by designer Ann Greenberg from the eco sustainable pet product and pet carrier company “ A Pet with Paws”. Pet Trek is the new, easy to transport pet carrier which makes it convenient and simple to take small pets just about anywhere. Available in four new styles and colors. More than ever before, pet consumers are choosing higher quality products that not only benefit their pet’s health, but are safe and sustainable for the planet too. A Pet with Paws has found their niche by providing affordable, style alternatives that are whimsical, cruelty-free, light-weight and have panache!
Her product line includes: Madison Pet Carrier, Coco Carrier & Pet Trek, Mandy Backpack, Miles Poop Pick-up Bag Pouch and Scarlet Poop Pick- up Bag Wristlet. Ann’s new product is such a hit that she is taking it on the road to exhibit at Zoomark 2017 in Bolognia, Italy... www.zoomark.it About A Pet with Paws: A Pet with Paws takes being an eco-conscious company seriously and feels it is their responsibility to contribute towards protecting and respecting our environment. This fabulous company has partnered with Tress for the Future and for every bag, carrier, or accessory
that is purchased a tree is planted. Learn more about A Pet with Paws at: www.apetwithpaws.com.
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“KITTY KRAK”
“Kitty Krak” the name says it all. Kitty Krak “is” an amazing and nutritious cat treat made from 100% natural ingredients your cat will go nuts for. 100% Healthy Bonito all fish nuggets your kitty craves a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and taurine! An absolutely healthy treat! Kitty Krak is available at: http://www.entirelypets.com/kitty-krak.html
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PETCUREAN INTRODUCES GATHER, A NEW KIND OF PET FOOD CRAFTED FROM CERTIFIED AND ORGANIC INGREDIENTS, SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED With consumers increasingly expecting sustainability, transparency and organic ingredients in their pet food and its manufacturing process, Petcurean rolled out GATHER to pet specialty stores in the U.S. and Canada. GATHER is a new pet food line crafted from certified, organic, non-GMO and sustainably produced ingredients. The recipes are perfectly blended to provide dogs and cats complete, balanced natural nutrition with premium quality ingredients. When developing GATHER, Petcurean searched for and found a handful of farmers, growers and fishers of the highest integrity, who were practicing the responsible and sustainable production of extraordinary quality and natural ingredi- ents. Those who earned Petcurean’s confidence have become the secured sources and trusted partners that supply the premium quality ingredients used in GATHER. Each recipe is free from rendered or genetically engineered ingredients and features a single source, fresh and dehydrated primary protein:
Á Á Wild Ocean : The single-source fish protein in Wild Ocean is MSC certified fresh line-caught cod, pulled from the cold, clean Alaska coast waters. Cod is blended with MSC certified krill, peas, lentils, chickpeas, organic flaxseed and other essential ingredients to provide a hearty, healthy meal for adult dogs. Á Á Free Acres : The chicken in the delicious Free Acres recipe is sustainably produced, certified organic and free-run. And, it is the single source of poultry protein. Petcurean has included other wholesome foods such as organic peas, lentils, krill, organic flaxseed, blueberries and cranberries to provide dogs and cats with extra nutrition and extraordinary flavors. Á Á Endless Valley : Endless Valley’s certified organic pea protein and other pure and natural ingredients are crafted into a vegan certified recipe especially for dogs. The Certified Vegan Trademark guarantees that Endless Valley does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products, uses no animal ingredient or by-product in the manufacturing process, and has not been tested on animals. The GATHER line of pet food is now available in pet specialty retailers. To find out where GATHER is available please visit www.petcurean.com/gather
About Petcurean Petcurean is a family-owned Canadian company that creates premium-quality pet food recipes; GO!, NOW FRESH, GATHER and SPIKE TREATS for dogs and cats (and cats and dogs). GO! provides solutions for your pet’s unique dietary needs; NOW FRESH is the only dry pet food to use 100% fresh meat and fresh omega oils; GATHER is crafted from certified and organic ingredients, sustainably produced; and SPIKE lets you reward your dog with treats made using all natural ingredients. Petcurean pet foods are sold exclusively through pet specialty retailers in Canada, the United States, and more than 20 countries internationally. At Petcurean, with every decision they make and every rec- ipe they create, they put pets first. Please visit www.petcurean.com to learn more.
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good life lick - global pet products Solid Gold Solid Gold Pet introduces new cat food recipes
Solid Gold America’s first holistic pet food brand, is giving pets more healthy dining choices with the launch of nine new cat food recipes, including a new Indoor Cat line and a new convenient size of its popular Green Cow wet dog food. Additionally, today Solid Gold offers a variety of potato-free recipes for both dogs and cats. “At Solid Gold, we’re always looking for ways to build upon our 40-year tradition and expertise to provide best-in-class products and formulations designed to ensure an uncompromised level of holistic pet nutrition,” Bob Rubin, CEO and President of Solid Gold Pet, said. “The launch of our new Indoor Cat dry food line and expansion of our fast growing wet cat product line reflects our dedication to provide high-quality, purposeful nutrition that is designed to unleash the very best in every pet.” Solid Gold’s latest product innovation includes nine new cat food recipes, which will be available beginning in June:
Let’s Stay In™: This new grain and gluten free dry cat food line is designed specifically for Indoor Cats and is available in two flavorful recipes: Chicken, Lentil and Apple; and Salmon, Lentil and Apple. Tropical Blendz™ Patés: A new twist on the classic paté, this wet cat food line delivers high-quality proteins paired with nutrient-rich coconut oil and is offered in four flavors: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Salmon and Turkey. Wet cat food flavor expansion: Building upon an existing line of successful wet cat foods with these new offerings: Á Á Flavorful Feast™ Chicken and Apple, grain and gluten free. Á Á Holistic Delights™ Creamy Bisque with Coconut Milk in two new flavors: Turkey and Chicken Liver. Solid Gold’s core line of dry food formulations— including this new innovation—continues to deliver a foundation of carefully curated Superfoods paired with high-quality proteins to support transformative results for dogs and cats. Backed by more than 40 years of pet nutrition expertise, Solid Gold is continuously
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