Why not take your favorite pet pictures and create a custom cover photo book? By creating an account and downloading photos to CVS Pharmacy’s photo center, cvsphoto.com, users can store their images for free and create personalized, affordable, custom cover photo books in minutes.

Plus, users can customize the front cover with their pet’s name, breed and favorite toy.

CVS/pharmacy online Custom Cover Photo Books:

• Fun and easy to create. Simply upload photos to cvsphoto.com and select the “photo book” option

• Books are customizable by rearranging the pictures, changing the size of the photos, adding text and choosing from a variety of backgrounds

• Each book has 20 pages beyond the cover and can feature up to 54 pictures; additional pages are also available

• The online photo books are shipped free of charge to your local CVS/pharmacy or can be sent to the customer’s home for a small shipping fee

• Custom Cover Photo Books pricing 8×8 – $27.99; 8.5×11 – $29.99

The Artist-in-Residence for The Humane Society of the United States, Ron Burns, wants to know how much you love your pet. Why? Because Ron has dedicated his personal and professional life to helping lost, abandoned, and lonely animals find loving “furever” homes. He is no stranger to loving a pet as part of the family. Rufus, a canine companion for Ron and his wife for 20 years, was such a memorable dog that Ron was inspired to create a unique new book in his honor.  “Rufus Rhymes, Modern Lullabies for Dog Lovers,” is available exclusively online.

Ron wants to help you honor the pet you love through a unique contest that is easy to enter. One lucky winner of the “Ron Burns, I Love My Pet!” contest will receive a personal pet sketch from America’s Favorite Animal Artist… that’s right, Ron will personally sketch your pet!  The social media contest runs from September 8 – 18, 2009.

The pet-loving winner will receive an electronic, pre-sized copy of the sketch for use as your avatar on social media sites such Twitter and Facebook, as well as the signed original 8” x 8” sketch on paper worth $10,000*!

Entering the contest is easy using Facebook and Twitter. There are two simple ways you can enter. For official rules, visit http://ronburns.com/ilovemypet/index.html.

Fashion is the fun part of these E-collars! They are made from whimsically printed waterproof fabrics (a cinch to wipe clean!) with coordinated cotton prints on the other side.  There are many patterns available to choose from including edgy silver flames, retro polka dots and fabulous florals.  Another addition to this unique collection are the SeeCones® (clear E-collars) which provide good visibility and security to pets but have contrasting piping so pets know their spatial limits.  Veterinary tested and approved, the E-collars will be available through veterinary distributors, specialty boutiques and online at iseespot.com starting October 2009.

Portland, Maine (September 3, 2009) - Planet Dog is pleased to announce that it has expanded its popular collection of Cozy Hemp Collars and Hemp Leashes to include three new colors (Pink, Blue and Natural) and new sizing.  These ultimate, eco-friendly hemp dog collars and leashes have been best-sellers since the company was founded over 10 years ago.  The Cozy Hemp Collars and Hemp Leashes are dyed naturally and made from hemp, one of nature’s most durable fibers.

“One acre of hemp can produce as much usable fiber as four acres of cotton without the use of any pesticides,” says Stephanie Volo, Planet Dog’s President.  “We are proud to offer dog products made from hemp and other eco-friendly materials that enable us to help preserve the romplands,” adds Volo.

Thanks to a nylon-reinforced plastic quick release buckle, the Cozy Hemp Collars are extra durable and stand up to more rigorous salt-water swims, mud puddle baths, snowy romps and the occasional roll in the sand.  The fleece lining ensures optimal comfort and because they are made of hemp, they soften over time, but remain strong.  The Hemp Leash also features a soft and cozy fleece lining on the grip for human comfort.

“Like a great pair of jeans, our hemp collars and leashes get better with age,” says Alex Fisher, Planet Dog’s Founder.  “It is what you would want to wear if you were a dog,” adds Fisher.

In response to customer feedback, the Cozy Hemp Collars are now available in two sizes – medium (12-19″ neck) and large (18-28″ neck).  The Hemp Leash continues to be available in one size (5″).

Both the Cozy Hemp Collars and Hemp Leashes can be purchased in all six colors (Apple Green, Orange, Purple, Blue, Pink and Natural). The suggested retail price for the Cozy Hemp Collars is $18.95 for size medium and $19.95 for size large.  The suggested retail price for the Hemp Leash is $21.95.

Both the Cozy Hemp Collar and Leash are covered by Planet Dog’s 100% guarantee. Consumers can purchase them at retail stores nationwide, online at www.planetdog.com or by phone at 800-381-1516 (toll-free).

Introducing Bumi – the interactive toy that your dog won’t want to put down! Bumi is the active dog’s dream come true, charged with energetic fun! Bumi is so much more than a tug toy – pull it, flex it, throw it, float it, love it! Guaranteed to last, even against those “destructive dogs” we love. Since Bumi™ is 100% recyclable, this dog toy will never need to be thrown away… except during a game of fetch!

Made from West Paw Design’s extremely pliable, one-of-a-kind proprietary material called Zogoflex^®. This versatile toy is bound to give your favorite dog hours of enjoyment. As you stretch Bumi™ it will flex out to twice its length, and then bounce back to its curved “S” shape. We all know that there is no such thing as an “indestructible” dog toy, but Bumi is so durable that if your dog can damage it, the company will give you a one-time free replacement or refund!

Available in two sizes and three engaging colors: Tangerine Orange, Granny Smith Green, and Aqua Blue. If you’re not sold yet, Bumi is even made in the USA! Now go make your dog happy… and be sure you have fun too! www.westpawdesign.com.

These new sterling silver and 14k gold Memory Lockets are available as hearts, ovals or round, two-sided shapes. They are embellished on the front with a “uni-species” Puppy Paw® and are able to hold cremains, locks of hair or photos of a beloved pet. The cremains and locks of hair are permanently held in place by a clear, permanent, acrylic resin.

Every locket is completely customizable. The small Puppy Paw® on the front can hold a birthstone color Swarovski crystal but they can also hold a larger paw. Larger paws are able to hold cremains and/or a number of Swarovski crystals to create a Mother’s Paw™. In addition, each locket comes with an 18″, 14k or sterling silver chain.

The Puppy Paws® Collection includes sterling silver and 14k paw-shaped necklaces that feature for their jewelry that feature the pet’s birthstones or Swarovski® birthstone colored crystals. For rescue pets the actual birth date is not necessary because Puppy Paws® believes that rescue pets are ‘re-born’ once they go home with their forever family. The month they go home offers them entirely new life thus a new ‘birth month.’

The re-homing of rescue pets has been a large mission for Puppy Paws since their beginning and they have been able to help with an ever-expanding Contribution Program. As of today, they have over 250 members throughout the U.S. and Canada that receive funding other benefits from the program.Puppy Paws®, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based designer of fine jewelry for animal lovers. Puppy Paws® are paw-shaped jewelry that features a simple paw in 14k or sterling silver are available online at www.puppypaws.com, and in select jewelry stores and pet boutiques throughout the United States, Canada, UK and the UAE.

On August 22nd, dogs will hit the catwalk for the 4th Annual Pet Fashion in New York Cit. Pet Fashion Week NY has become the globally recognized as the premiere venue catering to the high-end segment of the pet industry. In addition to offering the best products available, Pet Fashion Week buyers are identified as the most sophisticated in the industry. In addition to the trade event Pet Fashion Week NY offers a variety of other events for its attendees to participate in.

Your dog will go cuckoo over these new Birdie collars from Wonderdog NYC. Available in three fantastic colors with a sleek nickel buckle. $34.

These 100% certified organic cotton short-sleeve T’s are steeped in eco-goodness. They are printed with earth-safe, phthalate free inks and made with partial wind and solar power so you can really reduce your carbon paw print. Available in men’s and women’s s­­izes. $29.95. From www.planetdog.com.

Fetch’erz Balls are natural, oven-baked, crunchy gourmet treats that are offered in four varieties. Each variety comes packaged in an attractive, eco-friendly ‘green” carton. $6.99. www.nuhemp.com.