Site enables pets to be played with remotely
Technology such as the Gatefeeder has already enabled cat owners to feed their pets while they’re away. Now iPet Companion uses robotically controlled toys to allow web users to play with sheltered cats remotely to keep them entertained. READ MORE…
Clinic specializes in weight loss for pets
Animal lovers have previously been able to check their pets into sessions with a psychic at the Hotel Monaco in Oregon, and our latest spotting is also offering a special service for podgy pets. The Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals in Massachusetts is now putting flabby dogs and cats onto a tailored weight loss program. READ MORE…
Dog parking bays keep pets comfortable while consumers shop
Animal lovers have already benefitted from pet-friendly businesses – such as the Hotel Monaco in Oregon, for example – which mean their four-legged friends do not have to be left at home. Now the IKEA Köln-Am Butzweilerhof has introduced dog parking bays at the outlet, which enable dogs to be safely left outside while their owners shop. READ MORE…
Dog-walking service keeps owners updated via maps and GPS
Humans and dogs have been walking together for millennia, but it’s only in the last few years that technology began to enter the picture. Back in 2008 we featured the RFID-enabled SNIF Tag and recently we came across a like-minded dog-walking service in Manhattan that relies on GPS and a mobile app. READ MORE…
A dedicated dog-sitting service for those about to marry
While recent innovations such as DOGTV may provide pet owners with short-term respite from entertaining their pet, there are occasions when people may need a more long-term solution. Catering specifically for those dealing with hectic marriage preparations, Italy-based Weddings & Dogs aims to provide dog-sitting from the planning stages to post-honeymoon. READ MORE…
Hotel offers pet-friendly service, including animal psychic
It seems Portland, Oregon, is the place to be for traveling pet owners as another hotel has joined in the animal-loving trend, complementing the existing Sniff Dog Hotel, which we reported on back in 2010. Now US hospitality brand Kimpton Hotels is offering a pet-friendly environment for those staying at the Hotel Monaco in the city, including sessions with its in-house “intuitive animal communicator”. READ MORE…
Device enables smart automatic cat feeding
We’ve already seen solutions such as DOGTV looking to keep pets entertained while owners are away from home, but what about feeding them? Using RFID sensor technology, Gatefeeder is now looking to provide a solution to this problem. READ MORE…
Dedicated TV channel for dogs entertains pets while owners are away
Regular Springwise readers will remember Stayhound, which matches vacationing dog owners with local pet sitters, and the Hundehiet dog ‘lockers’ for Norwegian shoppers. Now DOGTV has launched a 24/7 cable television channel in San Diego which aims to keep pooches entertained with specialist programming. READ MORE…
In Norway, dog ‘locker’ keeps pets safe while owners shop for groceries
According to In Defense of Animals, approximately 5 million family pets go missing each year. No wonder, then, that a pet “locker” has popped up outside a Norwegian grocery store, offering pet owners a way to keep their canine companions safe and dry while they get their shopping done. READ MORE…
Mobile catering truck serves gourmet dog treats
No sooner had the virtual ink dried on our article about the Munich-based butcher BeuteFuchs and their organic, custom-made dog food, than we caught wind of another innovation catering to canines’ appetites. Now in Chicago, pampered pooches can get gourmet treats on-the-go from Fido to Go, a food truck that serves hand-crafted cookies and ice-cream to dogs. READ MORE…
