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K9 Magazine Announces Tablet Edition

K9 Magazine, the award winning digital magazine for dog lovers, has announced plans to launch a tablet edition of the popular title.

K9 Magazine is currently available to read on the iPad, the new tablet edition will also be compatible with Android and other digital reading devices.

Following the recent announcement that Adobe is phasing out its Flash support, K9 Magazine is investing in a HTML5 version of the magazine which will be available to all subscribers in 2012 and is currently in Beta testing mode.

K9 Magazine editor and publisher, Ryan O’Meara:

“Since we made our award-winning move to digital we’ve seen tremendous, unprecedented growth in terms of subscribers and commercial revenues. By going digital we have been able to take the magazine from a quarterly title to a monthly schedule and by combining the magazine product with an online membership model we’ve been able to serve our readers much better by way of personalising content and ensuring that readers get exactly what they want from their subscription to K9 Magazine.”

O’Meara adds:

“We believe in the future of digital media. It’s more agile and it’s more personal. We have been delighted with the growth and scale we’ve been able to achieve since we made, what was at the time, a brave move to invest in a totally digital approach to publishing. Our view was and is informed by the simple fact that dog lovers are easier to reach via digital platforms than they are on the high street. We are excited by our new tablet edition, which looks amazing in the Beta tests.”

About K9 Magazine

K9 Magazine was launched in 2001 and has featured an impressive list of celebrity dog owners who’ve been interviewed by the magazine over the past decade.

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New Report Says Pet Industry Growth Set To Continue

Pets come in all shapes and sizes, but the one constant is the bond between pets and their owners. In fact, 76% of dog or cat owners consider their 4-legged companions to be part of the family. This closeness creates marketing and sales opportunities that go far beyond basics such as food to include apparel, toys, treats, vet care and grooming, just to name a few. According to Mintel, the pet industry is expected to maintain a steady pace of growth, increasing by 33% over the next five years.

“To maintain and continue such strong sales is an impressive feat in our tough economy and truly speaks to owners’ commitment to their pets and manufacturers’ ability to develop products that resonate with pet owners,” notes Fiona O’Donnell, senior analyst at Mintel. “We are noticing that innovations in the pet industry are mirroring innovations in human markets and since many owners consider pets as family members, this is not surprising.”

Functional foods that have a great taste and also provide health benefits have hit a chord with Americans in the past several years, so it only makes sense that owners would want the same fare for their pets. According to the Mintel Global New Product Database (GNPD), pet food that offers a “functional” claim has increased by 130% from 2006 to 2010.

Innovations in the pet industry go beyond the food aisle into lifestyle products that reflect the owner’s personality and interests. Martha Stewart has developed an exclusive line of pet accessories for PetSmart that are said to be developed with “both the pets and owners in mind.”  In addition to supplies and toys, the product line includes apparel, which may appeal to the 9% of Mintel respondents who say they occasionally dress up their dog or cat. Pet-friendly vehicle features also appeal to the 28% of dog owners who claim to take their pets on vacations with them, if they are driving.

“I don’t expect pet innovation to slow down any time soon,” adds Fiona O’Donnell. “Despite the difficult economy, 50% of pet owners make unplanned toy and treat purchases for their pets and another 16% say they have cut back on extra household expenses in order to afford pet-related care…showing the true commitment of pet-parents.”

So, who’s got a better life, canines or kitties? According to Mintel, 55% of dog owners buy unplanned treats compared to only 37% of cat owners. Meanwhile, 42% of dog owners take lots of pictures of their pet versus 33% of cat-parents. And, nearly one-quarter of dog families have stayed home from work or school with a sick pet as opposed to 14% for their feline counterpart.

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Pet Friendly Hotel Montrreal

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Pet Friendly Hotel Montrreal

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Pet Friendly Hotel Texas

The Ambassador Hotel in Amarillo, Texas, is a welcome stop for many pet owners where your dog and you will have a fantastic vacation. This hotel understands that family comes in all shapes and sizes. Pets are important family members and Ambassador hotel welcomes them during your stay. Don’t forget to pick up your welcome goodie bag for your pet at check-in!

Details for guests with pets: Rates for guests with pets begin at $99 * We ask that all pets be well-behaved and in control while in public areas * $50 non-refundable pet fee, per pet * Each pet receives a welcome goodie bag containing pet treats and doggie duty bags * Pet rooms are limited so please mention this when making your reservation.

In fact, the hotel’s mascot is a German Shepherd named Haylie. (pronounced Hay-Lie, from the old song “…my boyfriend’s back and you’re gonna be in trouble…hay-lie, hay-lie…my boyfriend’s back.”) Haylie is about nine years old and belongs to Phyllis Payne, the general manager, who rescued her from the animal shelter the day she was to be put to death.

That was seven years ago. Haylie hangs out in the administration offices at the hotel when she’s not calling on hospice patients, retirement homes or civic groups… or helping round up livestock at the ranch (really).

Haylie’s business cards read “Therapy Dog, Hotel Greeter, Cattle Herder”.

The Ambassador Hotel will look forward to serving you and your four-legged family members at The Ambassador where you can have a quite vacation and dogs are welcome too.

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Pet Friendly Hotel Texas

The Ambassador Hotel in Amarillo, Texas, is a welcome stop for many pet owners where your dog and you will have a fantastic vacation. This hotel understands that family comes in all shapes and sizes. Pets are important family members and Ambassador hotel welcomes them during your stay. Don’t forget to pick up your welcome goodie bag for your pet at check-in!

Details for guests with pets: Rates for guests with pets begin at $99 * We ask that all pets be well-behaved and in control while in public areas * $50 non-refundable pet fee, per pet * Each pet receives a welcome goodie bag containing pet treats and doggie duty bags * Pet rooms are limited so please mention this when making your reservation.

In fact, the hotel’s mascot is a German Shepherd named Haylie. (pronounced Hay-Lie, from the old song “…my boyfriend’s back and you’re gonna be in trouble…hay-lie, hay-lie…my boyfriend’s back.”) Haylie is about nine years old and belongs to Phyllis Payne, the general manager, who rescued her from the animal shelter the day she was to be put to death.

That was seven years ago. Haylie hangs out in the administration offices at the hotel when she’s not calling on hospice patients, retirement homes or civic groups… or helping round up livestock at the ranch (really).

Haylie’s business cards read “Therapy Dog, Hotel Greeter, Cattle Herder”.

The Ambassador Hotel will look forward to serving you and your four-legged family members at The Ambassador where you can have a quite vacation and dogs are welcome too.

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Pet Friendly Hotel Scottsdale Arizona

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Pet Friendly Hotel Scottsdale Arizona

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Pet Friendly Hotel South Bend Indiana

The pet friendly Quality Inn Suites® hotel is conveniently located just four miles from the University of Notre Dame and less than one mile from the South Bend Regional Airport. This South Bend hotel is close to popular attractions, including the Century Center, the College Football Hall of Fame, thePotawatomi Zoo and the St. Joe River where your dog and you will have a fantastic vacation.

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Pet Friendly Quality Hotel Bradenton Florida

Guests are invited to enjoy many amenities, including free continental breakfast bar, featuring pastries and juice, free USA Today , free coffee and outdoor pool.

For business travelers, this Bradenton, FL hotel provides conveniences like free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, free hard wired Internet access in some rooms, a business center and access to fax services.

All guest rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Non-smoking rooms are also available where you can enjoy a quite vacation and dogs are welcome too. Pets are welcome with a small stay fee.

Guests need to inform the hotel if bringing pets prior to arrival – only few pet rooms available.

The inviting accommodations, affordable rates and convenient location make the Quality Inn North hotel a great location for business and leisure travelers in the Bradenton area. We look forward to serving you.

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