Entries by Sheila M

The Passports Are Ready and We Are Off to Italy!

Zoomark, in Bologna Italy is one of the top trade pet events in the world.  Members will convene there as part of the 2019 Canadian Pavilion hosted by PIJAC Canada.  Export ready Canadian businesses are getting ready to pack their bags and heading to Europe to meet with exhibitors and buyers from all over the […]

PIJAC Canada at the Gastronome Animal Open House in Montreal

PIJAC Canada was present at the 2019 edition of Gastronome Animal’s Open House, which took place on Sunday, April 28th, in Montreal! Participants met with our Membership Coordinator, Stéphanie Renaud, to discuss the organization, tradeshows, membership benefits, education programs, and the Canadian Pet Community Awards! Gastronome Animal Inc., a long-time member of PIJAC Canada, is […]

Press Release: bioDOGradable Bags on a Mission

bioDOGradable Bags on a Mission to Reduce and Prevent Single-Use Plastic Bag Pollution Globally April 9, 2019 – Lake Forest, CA – beyond GREEN, LLC., the US based manufacturer and parent company behind bioDOGradable Bags has decided to expand globally in efforts to reduce and prevent single-use plastic bag pollution by offering their Non-PLA, Non-PE, Non-Oxo-Biodegradable, […]

March Certified!

PIJAC Canada wants to shine the light on the individuals who take their education and training seriously. What better way than to showcase the ones who have completed a certification by announcing it to all the industry! They should be proud, because they took the time and received their PIJAC Canada Pet Care Training Certification […]

Press Release: Petcurean “Uplift the Underdog” contest

  Attention: Dog Rescues and Shelters – Petcurean’s “Uplift the Underdog” contest expands to help even more deserving dogs find their fur-ever homes Chilliwack, B.C. (March 26, 2019) – As part of its commitment to putting pets first, premium pet food manufacturer, Petcurean, is excited to announce its second annual “Uplift the Underdog” contest. The […]

Member Spotlight: Zoo Med

Zoo Med Laboratories is one of the best-known suppliers of exotic pet foods, reptile products, and reptile habitats. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California Zoo Med currently has over 1,000 products, and 15 unique product patents. From humble beginnings, Zoo Med started in 1977 in Gary Bagnall’s one-car garage in Costa Mesa, California. The company began as […]

Nominations Open for the Canadian Pet Community Awards

  “Recognizing our leaders helps to ensure a brighter future for our pets.  By highlighting the efforts of trailblazing professionals, others can be inspired to grow their focus on the wellbeing of animals.” – Craig Brummell, PIJAC Canada’s Board Chairman. PIJAC Canada is proud to announce our third annual pet industry awards, newly rebranded as […]

February Certified!

PIJAC Canada wants to shine the light on the individuals who take their education and training seriously. What better way than to showcase the ones who have completed a certification by announcing it to all the industry! They should be proud, because they took the time and received their PIJAC Canada Pet Care Training Certification […]

Member Spotlight: Buddy Belts

Buddy Belts came about because of a dearly love Dachshund named Buddy who developed a cough which seemed to have been caused by his traditional collar. Buddy’s owner’s Roxanne and Johnny decided to solve the problem. They tried several types of harnesses, but they all seemed to bother Buddy and were hard to get on. […]