Pet Business

Vendor Profiles

by Lindsey Wojcik on Dec 1, 2011

“Ahdee Abramson knows determination goes a long way. When Los Angeles-based Pet Ventures entered the pet treat category with Pet ‘n Shape chicken jerky treats in 2005, Abramson put his determination to work. He sold product door to door around the Los Angeles area and made deliveries to retailers out of the back of his car before the company gained distributors. “It was a grind, but we were fortunate enough to gain some stores that…”

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Opportunity Identified

by Pamela Mills-Senn on Nov 1, 2011

“Having a pet go missing can be extremely stressful for dog and cat owners. But if the pet is wearing an identification tag, the odds of an owner/pet reunion are greatly improved. However, the fate of those who aren’t tagged is more unsettling; they either end up in shelters or…”

Crafting the Next 70 Years

“As one of the oldest plastic molders in the pet industry, KollerCraft believes innovation is a key distinguishing attribute. After 70 years, the Fenton, Mo.-based manufacturer continues to hold onto that philosophy. The company entered the aquatics market in 1985 as one of the first to introduce the desktop aquarium.…”

Arms of an Angel

by Lindsey Wojcik on Sep 30, 2011

“Lynda Winkowski, president and CEO of Angels’ Eyes, recognized the need for a non-invasive tear stain remover for cats and dogs in the early aughts. Having tried topical solutions on her own dogs, she felt the products were only temporarily solving the problem. “Every dog is different. Some dogs take…”

The Mother of Invention

by Jennifer Boncy on Sep 1, 2011

“T-Kennel, a manufacturer of modular kennel systems, cat condos and other animal equipment, was born during a light-bulb-over-the-head moment, as founder Jerry Thom watched an employee slosh through animal waste to clean a kennel facility, says David Wratchford, corporate account manager for the company.The worker hosed down each kennel run…”