Win a Trip to Westminster Dog Show Thanks to Stainmaster

I've never been to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show but it's one event that's on my must-do list! Now, here's a way to win a trip to Westminster.

As part its partnership with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the STAINMASTER brand has introduced the "STAINMASTER PetProtect Unshame Your Pet Photo Contest" hosted on its Facebook page. 

To enter, "Like" the Facebook page and upload your favorite pet-shaming photo for the chance to win a getaway package for two to New York City to attend the Westminster Dog Show.

Prize package includes event tickets, airfare and $1,000 cash in the form of a VISA gift card.

Contest ends on Jan. 1, 2014, at 12 midnight EST.

To enter the contest, visit: http://www.facebook.com/STAINMASTER.

STAINMASTER PetProtect, a carpet and cushion system that resists most difficult pet stains and easily releases pet hair when vacuumed, will be featured in the iconic WKC purple color at designated areas at Pier 94 and at Madison Square Garden during the show on Feb. 10-11, 2014.

Last-minute Halloween Deals for Pets

Photo courtesy of Brit + Co. and Milk-Bone

It seems like everywhere we look there's a story about Halloween! In addition to making sure your pets are safe this Halloween, here are some last-minute contests and deals that can help make your Halloween mwah-ha-ha-r-velous!

Contests
Milk-Bone has teamed up with lifestyle website Brit + Co. for a Halloween "Trick or Treat" pet costume contest. The “Trick or Treat” Best Pet Costume Contest runs through November 2, 2013. You  can enter here for the chance to win a number of prizes, including a monthly dog box subscription, customizable bed, collars and leashes, as well as a year’s supply of Milk-Bone.

Pets Best, a leading nationwide pet insurance agency, is hosting a pet Halloween costume contest, open to U.S. pet owners. Grand prize is one year of free pet insurance, worth up to $500. The contest ends on Nov. 20, 2013. Check out information about the entry process here. 

Deals

Photo courtesy of PetsBest

There's still time to get your pet's Halloween costume shipped right to your door. Just4MyPet is offering two-day shipping for free if you order before 12 PST October 29. 

Petco.com is offering 25 percent off sitewide now through Halloween.

PetCareRX is offer 20 percent off Flea and Tick preventatives for cats and dogs through Halloween.

Happy Howl-o-ween from Rocco Taco!

On a different topic...

This Sunday we're participating in the Puppy Up! Walk for cancer research, organized by 2 Million Dogs. If you're in Atlanta, I hope you'll consider joining us. And if you're not, I hope you'll consider any sized donation... think $5 or so. Every bit helps!  We are walking in memory of Cosmo Havanese and donations can be made here.

Is Your Pet the Messiest? Chance to Win $3,000 gift card from Pruven!

I didn't do it!

We're always on the hunt for a good pet mess cleaner that makes clean-up easy and also doesn't have an offensively strong smell. 

So when we got a chance to sample Pruven as part of our BlogPaws swag haul, we were anxious to try it out. 

Since Rocco's an exceptionally well-behaved still a puppy, it didn't take long for the opportunity. I'm super happy with the result... no evidence of a mess and the smell is clean and almost non-existent. Perfect!

Now, in addition for the opportunity for a clean, fresh-smelling home, here's a chance to win a HUGE prize AND a donation to help shelter animals!

Starting today through August 22, Pruven, a line of pet mess management and prevention products, is inviting pet owners to submit photos of their own messy pet to, “Cute but Caught: America’s Cutest & Messiest Pets Photo Contest” for an opportunity to win the full line of Pruven pet products and a $3,000 American Express gift card so you can pamper yourself and your pet!

I didn't do it?

Log-on to the Pruven contest website (www.pruvenpet.com/cutebutcaught) to submit a photo of your adorable, messy pet caught in the act; whether shredding pillows, scratching doors or muddying carpets. The first 500 entrants will receive a free Pruven Pet Hair Roller.

In addition, for every entry, Pruven will donate $1 to the Greg Biffle Foundation for Animals, up to $2,000. Founded by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, the foundation works to drive awareness and advocate for the well-being of animals by partnering with shelters and humane societies across the country.

Nearly 90 percent of the roughly 140 million pets in the United States create some sort of mess in their home, and a third of those messes are likely to happen at least once a week* -- exactly why Pruven created a line of products to address all pet cleaning issues. For example, Pruven Oxy Stain & Odor Remover with Scotchgard Protector can permanently eliminate pet stains and odors with its 2-in-1 power.

The oxy power helps break down the mess leaving carpets clean, while the Scotchgard protection helps to prevent future soiling so stains won't re-appear. It's tough on the toughest pet stains, yet leaves the treated area safe for pets and kids when used as directed. The Pruven Oxy Powered Stain and Odor Remover can be found at Walmart and select Target stores for a suggested retail price of $4.99 for a 24 oz spray bottle.

For more information on Pruven pet products, visit www.pruvenpet.com.

It's not easy being clean

*Pruven Pet Survey, 2013

Your Pet Love Tail Could Land You a Spot in an Iams National Ad!

Puppy love tails!

This Valentine’s Day pet lovers can celebrate their heartfelt love for their four-legged friends through the Iams Love Tails contest. Beginning February 14, Iams will search for real stories from pet owners about the unique bond they share with their dogs and cats. And, the winning two and four-legged “family” will star in an Iams national advertisement! Consumers can log on to the Iams Facebook page from February 14 through March 3 of this year, and follow the easy steps to enter the contest.

Building off the highly successful Keep Love Strong advertising campaign unveiled in November of last year, which features heart-warming ads inspired by real stories, this contest is designed to find the very best Love Tails featuring the special connections people share with their animals.

Iams Love Tails Contest Details

• Submit your story from Feb. 14 through March 3 by visiting the Iams Facebook page and following the easy steps. (Note: You'll submit your photo and story on the Tongal entry page. Look for the red SUBMIT button on the right.)
• Phase 1 (Love Tails submission phase): Share a photo and tell Iams in 500 characters or less about the unique relationship you have with your dog or cat and how Iams helps you show your love.
• Once the submission phase is over, Iams will select 50 stories (25 dog and 25 cat) as semi-finalists.
• From the semi-finalist Love Tails, Iams will select 10 finalists (5 dog and 5 cat) and each will win a cash prize and free Iams food for a year.
• In April, Iams will ask its Facebaook fans to choose their favorite Love Tail from the group of finalists and one grand prize winner will be selected.

Note: While this ultimately is a video contest via Tongal, you can choose to only participate in Phase 1 (submit a photo and brief essay) for a chance to have your story filmed and featured in an Iams national ad.  See Phase 1: Love Tails for more information. 

Purina is Searching for America's Most Pet-Friendly Companies!

Every wish you could bring your pet to work? Studies have shown plenty of benefits to having pets at work, including reduced stress and increased productivity. 

We even met kitties at work during a recent visit to Purina Headquarters!

Fifteen years ago, Nestlé Purina PetCare recognized the benefits of allowing employees to bring their pets to work and started a “Pets at Work” program. And now, Purina is conducting a nationwide search to identify America's most pet-friendly workplaces with the "Purina Pets At Work Contest."

Want to enter your company? Here's how!

 

How:               Entrants must log on to purina.com/contest, share stories about how pets have made positive impacts on their workplace, and submit photos to show how their office is pet-friendly

Prize:              Award-winning actor John O’Hurley, well known for his role as J. Peterman on the television show “Seinfield,” will help pick the winning company and will visit their office next spring to present the Grand Prize – a makeover to outfit the business with pet-friendly materials (valued at $5,000), and a $10,000 donation to a local pet shelter. 

When:            Entries are accepted until January 15, 2013; Winner will be announced in spring 2013.

During a recent visit to visit Purina's headquarters, we got to see Pets at Work in action. Some favorites:

The beautiful grounds around the Purina office are a great place to enjoy some healthy break time.

We wish more office allowed pets and would love to hear if you can take your pets to work in the comments below. But first, don't forget to enter your company into the Purina Pets at Work Contest!