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12/9/2011
The OurPet’s Company Announces Sales Team Realignment
Fairport Harbor, Ohio – The OurPet’s Company (OTC BB: OPCO), a leading proprietary pet supply company, announces Scott Fitzhugh has stated that he will leave the OurPet’s Company at the end of December to begin his own sales and marketing firm. Mr. Fitzhugh joined OurPet’s at National Sales Manager in 2002 and has served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing since 2006. Fitzhugh will maintain a relationship with the OurPet’s Company as an independent representative of the company to key accounts in the industry.
9/12/2011
Self‐Cleaning Litter Box Company Launches OdorIndependenceDay.com
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – Stanley, the new Spokescat for the SmartScoop® Self‐Scooping Litter Box, an OurPet’s brand (OTC BB: OPCO), is a firm believer in having a scooped litter box at all times. In fact, Stanley finds it so revolting that any cat should stand in a dirty, smelly litter box, that he started an Odor Revolution. The Odor Revolution is nothing less than a call to action for all cats and humans everywhere to stop the stink! Stanley is leading the Odor Revolution over at www.odorindependenceday.com.
7/26/2011
Durapet® Premium Stainless Steel Bowls Has Three Styles for You to Choose From
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – Durapet®, an OurPet’s brand, introduces three premium pet bowl concepts for pet owners. First is the new line of Durapet Fashion Bowls featuring three upbeat, colorful themes. The second is Durapet Slow‐Feed Bowls and the third is Durapet Slanted Square Bowls.
7/26/2011
Great Stocking Stuffers from Cosmic Catnip™
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – For centuries cats have been known to go crazy for catnip and the love they have for this distant member of the mint family is apparent in the number of catnip‐infused toys on the market. Cosmic Catnip™, an OurPet’s brand, has released interactive and edible toys and treats for cats – all featuring the “Best Catnip in the Universe™,” Cosmic Catnip.
7/26/2011
Natural Pet Products Make Great Gifts This Holiday Season
Fairport Harbor, OH – At one time, people would give their cats and dogs anything they found at the local supermarket. Now, people see pets not as furry strangers living amongst them, but as beloved members of the family. More and more people have been choosing natural products for themselves and their family, and are increasingly choosing natural products for their pets, too. ecoPure Naturals, an OurPet’s brand provides a lineup of products that help “improve the health, safety, comfort and enjoyment of pets”.
7/26/2011
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – Dog owners know the guilt of seeing the sad face of their best friend peering out the front window when they leave the driveway without the dog on board. With more pet friendly hotels, vacation destinations that include dogs and even cafes with specials service for our canine companions, it has never been easier to include dogs in our travels. On the Go Dog™, an OurPet’s Brand, introduces a new line of products that makes it more convenient than ever to take our dogs with us for a quick afternoon trip or even a long weekend away.
7/26/2011
Bring the Wild Inside™ With Play‐N‐Squeak® Cat Toys
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – Cats are notorious for their hunting instincts. It seems they are always on the search for an unsuspecting mouse to scurry across its path or a bird to fly within reach. The OurPet’s Company’s award‐winning line of Play‐N‐Squeak® cat toys relies on the cats’ natural hunting instincts during play time. This best‐selling brand of interactive toys stimulates and rewards positive mental and physical activity through the patented RealMouse™ sound, tactile feel, catnip aroma and movement. More than 20 million cats around the world would agree!
7/26/2011
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – With tests to determine just about anything, Smarter Toys™ has devised a simple and fun way for smart Samoyeds and brilliant Boston Terriers to show their owners just how smart they are. While it’s not quite an intelligence test for dogs, this series of treat dispensing toys is designed to make a dog think about how to get his treats, and allows dogs to graduate through higher levels of learning through a series of more challenging toys.
6/2/2011
The OurPet’s Company Adds New Talent
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – The OurPet’s Company (OTC BB: OPCO), a leading proprietary pet supply company, hired the following local talents to its Operations Department: Greg Winiarczyk, supply chain manager, Sonal Pandya Webb, senior buyer/sourcing and Dawn Katona, scheduler/expediter. New to the Marketing Department is Michelle Seeber, marketing communications specialist, Sara Sinex, marketing coordinator and Kate Foster, customer service representative. Matt Gaarder, IT administrator, is also a recent hire.
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4/5/2011
The OurPet’s Company Donates to The Humane Society of the United States
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – The OurPet’s Company, a leading proprietary pet supply company, donated over $3,000.00 in cat products to support The Humane Society of the United States’ (HSUS) Genesis Awards. The HSUS held its annual awards event on Saturday, March 19, 2011 in which 1,000 attendees celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Genesis Awards. The awards program pays tribute to the news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works that raise public awareness of animal protection issues.
3/18/2011
New Three Brand Strategy from the OurPet’s Company
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – They say good things come in threes, so the new three brand strategy for cat toys from The OurPet’s Company is sure to be a good thing for both retailers and consumers alike. OurPet’s is looking to unify its three iconic cat toy brands – Play‐N‐Squeak®, Cosmic Catnip™ and Go! Cat Go!™ – into a single cohesive program that will allow retailers to create an entire cat toy section or aisle using products from only one vendor.
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3/18/2011
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – The new PetZone® Comfy Cabin™ from The OurPet’s Company will have a special place in the hearts of both dogs and retailers alike. Dogs will like it because it’s safe and snuggly and it provides insulating double‐wall construction for all‐season canine comfort. Retailers will appreciate the fold‐down kit that comes in a flat box, which makes it easy to stack and display.
3/17/2011
Playing “Tagz” Was Never This Much Fun
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – Dogs have never been shy about telling their human companions what they like. Take plush toys for example. When people bring a new one home, the first thing most dogs do is chew on the product identification tag! So dogs have been telling us they love tags and The OurPet’s Company has been listening. That’s why it’s come out with Dog Tagz™, a new line of plush toys that gives pets what they really want – tons of tuggable tags!
3/17/2011
Durapet® Introduces Fashion Pet Bowls and Brushed Stainless Steel Designs
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – Durapet®, an OurPet’s brand, introduces two new premium pet bowl concepts for pet owners. The first is the new line of Durapet® Fashion Bowls featuring three upbeat, colorful themes and the second is the popular Durapet® Non‐Tip Bowls have received a fashion and utility face lift.
3/16/2011
New Dog Toys Are Head‐to‐Tail Fun
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – There’s a lot for dogs to like about the new Ring Tails™ toys. That’s because these exciting multi‐dimensional toys engage pets with a variety of sensory experiences, combining the sound of a squeak toy with the delightful crunch of a crinkle toy; and the chewing experience of a rubber toy with the softer and gentler enjoyment of a fluffy and furry toy.
