One Of Pet Loo's Favourite Retailers   

Born in Los Angeles, CA, Andrew Kim first fell in love with dogs when his parents decided to bring two Rottweiler puppies, KoKo and Magic, into their family at an early age. Growing up with his dogs, he completely cherished his special relationship with his four-legged childhood companions. This early exposure left an indelible emotional impression, attachment and love for dogs.

After high school, Andrew moved out of Los Angeles to Northern California to attend University of California Berkeley. While living away in the Bay Area after graduation, both his dogs passed away. He was deeply saddened and felt an emotional void in his life. There was an undeniable feeling of emptiness when he came home to visit and didn't see the family dogs come to greet him. Everyone in the family was clearly affected by the loss.

After college, Andrew continued to stay in the Bay Area building a successful career at a hedge fund. Although he was in a lucrative profession, Andrew realized in his heart that he should be doing more with his time. He found contributing his time to help others more rewarding than his current career path and wanted to make a positive impact in the community. Andrew's new path would soon be revealed to him unknowingly.

Hearing through a friend that there was a couple who couldn't keep their dog and was giving the puppy away, he decided that he would adopt the puppy and give the Shi-Tzu Terrier mix a new home. That is when his new love, Maya Pyaari, came into his life and planted the seeds for HEALTHY SPOT.

During the March 2007 Massive Pet Food Recall, Andrew grew scared about the dangers of commercial pet foods and began researching pet food and nutrition. He was appalled by the detriments and nutritional deficiencies of the major pet foods available on the market. He was determined to seek out the best products and approaches to feed his newfound puppy. This passion led to the start of his new venture, HEALTHY SPOT.

Talking to his friends with dogs, he quickly realized that many people did not know what was available to properly provide nutritional care for their furry loved ones. Many owners honestly felt overwhelmed in trying to evaluate what ingredients or formulas were best. Andrew realized there was a strong need for a retailer to be the partner of the dog owner in pre-selecting the best products for their dog. Andrew believed that by providing education and access to the best available nutritional products, he could positively impact the lifestyle of the dog and their owner. A healthy dog is a happy dog and a happy dog makes a happy owner. Andrew found his calling with his vision of HEALTHY SPOT and moved to Los Angeles to begin building this new home of the highest quality products.

Andrew called Mark about his relocation to the area and his vision of HEALTHY SPOT. During this time Mark had also come to similar conclusions about his life. After several years in advertising, he left his career in search of a venture that he could be more passionate about. During the conversation, Mark completely understood Andrew's passion and vision and was flushed with memories of Biscuit. He never understood why his friend was stricken with such a horrible disease when he had always sought proper veterinary care and fed him premium dog food. Mark's passion for canines and love for his life long friend, Biscuit, had not left him to that day and he was quickly on board with Andrew's vision of HEALTHY SPOT.

They knew this was more than mere coincidence. Sharing in the same passion, Andrew and Mark continued to evolve and hone their vision of HEALTHY SPOT together. They cemented their commitment to build a friendly, knowledgeable and caring 'SPOT' to fulfill the needs and passions of dog owners today. HEALTHY SPOT is their shared dream of giving back to the memory of their dogs for their years of loving companionship and shared goal of impacting the world by elevating the standard of care and lifestyle of our four-legged family members.

HEALTHY SPOT, for your dogs mind, body and bowl.

www.healthyspotonline.com

The Call of the Red Carpet

Pet Loo at the Golden Globes 

Buddha Bark is the premiere wellness, pampering and gifting lounge for celebrities, media, tastemakers and their dogs to primp and prepare for the Golden Globe Awards held this year on January 15th and 16th.  

The Buddha Bark event series is the first to bring together top experts and brands from both the health and fitness world and the canine wellness community to honor wellness and the spirit of compassion. The zen garden oasis environment was fun and relaxing while supporting an important cause - to stop puppy mills and encourage animal rescue.

The Los Angeles Times reports; “The fashion community in Los Angeles has tripled, maybe even quadrupled, now that the Golden Globes are upon us. The world's finest jewel-encrusted clutches and cuff links, slinky gowns and tuxedo shirts are being messengered around the city for celebrities to consider.

And G-D forbid the purse dogs be left out. At Buddha Bark, a lounge being held in the garden setting of hairstylist Chaz Dean's studio, celebs and their furry friends will be treated to a doggie fashion show, pet psychics and canine massages.”[1] 

But, Buddha Bark is not just about fashion, glitz and glam. They are about extending the circle of compassion by educating and promoting a lifestyle of harmony and wellness between humans and their canine companions.[2]

The Pet Loo was featured throughout the lounge for gifting, sampling, and photo opportunities.

Click Here to See our Photos:

• Jason Biggs and his wife with Sim & Tobi from Pet Loo
• Hal Sparks with Sim & Tobi
• Phoebe Price and Henry
• Uncle Phill (James Avery) with Amber Kane
• Jason White - From Avatar
• Eric Roberts was super impressed
• Camille Gauty from Las Vegas and Prison Break
• David Fisher from NCIS
• Hofit Golan - Israeli superstar
• Yuval David being smothered by Subii
• Sally Richards - from I am Legend (Co-Star with Will Smith)

And our very own Celebrity Sim Skovron on the Red Carpet

[1] http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2010/01/fashion-diary-quarterbacking-the-red-carpet.html#more

[2] http://www.buddhabark.com/content/golden-globe-celebrity-style-lounge

A look into Best Friends Animal Society. 

Best Friends is guided by a simple: kindness to animals builds a better world for all of us.  In the late 1980s, when Best Friends was in its early days, roughly 17 million dogs and cats were being killed in shelters every year.  Despite the commitment of shelter workers to the animals in their care, the conventional belief was that little could be done to lower that terrible number.

Best Friends' No More Homeless Pets campaign created a new vision: A grassroots effort to place dogs and cats who were considered "unadoptable" into good homes, and to reduce the number of unwanted pets through effective spay and neuter programs.  Since then, the number of dogs and cats being destroyed in shelters has fallen to approximately 5 million a year.  There has been much progress, but there is still much more to do.  

One of Best Friends new campaigns is Puppies Aren't Products.  Exposing the connection between puppy mills and pet stores, and encouraging adoption.

Right now, millions of adult dogs are suffering on the "production line" in America's puppy mills.  Their sole purpose is to breed and make money for their owners.  They live in tiny, wire-bottomed cages, in squalid conditions, with little human contact and often no veterinary care.  It is no life for man's best friend. 

Meanwhile, roughly 11,000 animals are euthanized in America's shelters every day.  There's something wrong with this picture. The goal of Best Friends' Puppies Aren't Products campaign is to create a world of No More Homeless Pets by fighting against puppy mills and irresponsible breeding.

Our campaign team saves lives by holding peaceful demonstrations at pet stores that sell puppies from mills, educating consumers about the inhumane conditions in puppy mills, encouraging people to adopt rather than buy pets, and advocating for better legislation to combat puppy mills. 

Please join us in the working toward a day when all of America's pets have what they deserve: good care, safety and love from a family of their own. [1]

[1] http://www.buddhabark.com/content/best-friends-animal-society-charity-partner

Launched in 2006 after 3 years of research & development by Australian entrepreneur of the year, Tobi Skovron, and former Vet nurse & animal assisted therapist Simone Skovron, Pup-Pee Solutions is an Australian business success story that has expanded worldwide. 

With offices in Melbourne Australia, Los Angeles California & New York City The Pet Loo is Pup-Pee’s flagship brand. The Pet Loo replicates a backyard and is a safe and hygienic device that allows dogs & cats to do their business in a mess free, sanitary manner. It is suitable for apartment dwellers, the elderly, office dogs, boat owners, plush garden owners, cold climates and grassless backyards.  

Pup-Pee has won multiple awards for its ever evolving Pet Waste Management range of products and has successfully sold them through tens of thousands of independent dealers, multi-chain retailers as well as national pet retail giants in numerous markets. 

Further growth is an ongoing objective for Pup-Pee and they are currently seeking multiple partners with experience to expand their current distribution channels. 

The success of Pup-Pee Solutions to date is all about innovative first class products merged with first class service. The team within the organization is highly professional, motivated and passionate about pets. Pup-Pee has built an honest and reputable name within the global pet industry servicing Vets, Doggy Day Care Centers, Breeders, Obedience Professionals & even Groomers. 

Keen to discuss business? Feel free to jump online at www.thepetloo.com to find out more about Pup-Pee Solutions – who they are and how they go about their business. 

Follow Pup-Pee on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PetLoo

Contact:

Los Angeles (Global Business): +1 310 591 8123 | Email Now

New York (US National Business): +1 646 383 8886 | Email Now

Australia (AU & NZ Business): +61 9415 8599 | Email Now

  Videos & TV appearance: www.youtube.com/PetLooUSA

Can you remember decades ago when Pet Stores existed only to sell us cute puppies that sat in the front window?

Well those days are long gone, thanks to people like Jim Dougherty who founded the first national pet superstore chain in 1986. Jim helped change not only the way we shopped for our pets, but also how we cared for them.

In 2005, Jim founded Petsen$e Factory Direct Stores, which are mainly located in the niche rural markets. Petsen$e has expanded its knowledge on caring for our beloved furry friends as they offer services above and beyond the call of a humble pet store.

Grooming services, pet training and monthly veterinarian and vaccine clinics are just naming a few of these. 

Petsen$e even support local animal shelters by facilitating pet adoptions and have found homes for over five thousand pets. Although they may not have a store in every state and city across America, they are rapidly expanding as demand for their stores continue.

To help with this, Petsen$e have launched a new online store, where purchases can be up to 50% cheaper than other competitor prices. At Petsen$e online you are not forced to buy in large quantities just to save a few pennies? 

Their clientele have become dedicated fans, one customer testimonial stating; “Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your prices can't be beat, the products are top notch, ordering is a breeze, and the shipping is fast and fair. I couldn't ask for anything more!” 

And neither could The Pet Loo, who joined forces with Petsen$e in 2009.

So if you want to pick yourself up a Loo or one of their many other bargains, why not visit them at www.petsenseoutlet.com today!

Below is an email which has been posted (unedited) from a customer in New Zealand.

—– Original Message —–

From: Sharon C

To: nz@thepetloo.com

Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 10:01 PM

Subject: Thank You! 

Hi guys

I have recently moved into an apartment and purchased one of the Pet Loos for my dog – an elderly Staffordshire Terrier. 

Just wanted to say the product is fantastic and with a bit of positive coaching my girl was using the loo within a day.

I have shared custody of the dog so only have her in the weekends and even with that ‘irregular’ training she is continuing to use it without issue. 

Please pass this on to the Pet Loo people.

It’s a great product and has made a huge difference to managing her happily in this environment.

I only wish I had heard of these when she had cruciate ligament surgery a few years ago (both legs at different times unfortunately) – would have saved my back carrying her in and out of the garden ! 

Kind regards

Sharon C

(Auckland, New Zealand)

We are seeking a Sales Representatives / Business Development Manager to join our team within Sydney for a career in the business and booming pet industry.

Apply Via Seek: Click Here  

Pup-Pee is looking to recruit a sales professional who must be in this field of expertise, shows enthusiasm, motivation, and professionalism, must have exceptional people skills with a background in sales.  Your exceptional management skills will be a major factor as you will be calling on key accounts such as Independent Retailers and National Chains like Pet Barn, PETstock & Pets Paradise etc. 

The candidate that is successful for this position will need to bring with them a wealth of Pet Experience and must already be in the pet industry.

This position will be based in Sydney with some greater New South Wales travel and the occasional country travel. You will be working on a weekly call cycle with established customers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:- 

- To service a regular base of clients

- To create additional clients to the already established base

- To have a winning can-do attitude

- To represent Pup-Pee Solutions at the highest level

- Be willing to travel to see clients

- Be willing to learn more about Pup-Pee’s sector of the pet industry 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

-  Ability to make appointments on time

-  Ability to create own source of clients

-  Ability to generate B2B sales from cold calling

-  Ability to present to clients face to face with confidence

-  Ability to create sales opportunities

-  Ability to close the sale

-  Ability to complete weekly written reports. 

OFFER:

* Base Salary,

*  Incentive Program,

* Car / Car Allowance,

* Petrol,

* Laptop,

* Super,

* Uniform 

The position will be a trial period for the first 3 months. Pup-Pee Solutions requires across the board performance and weekly reporting to the General Manager. 

It is essential that: 

You have your own reliable transport to get to and from work. (Car allowance and fuel expenses will be covered).  

Be of a professional manner and appearance. (Company uniform will be supplied)

You will be required to travel for this position (Accommodation will be paid for). 

This is a wonderful opportunity to get in on the ground floor and establish yourself as a sales professional with Pup-Pee Solutions. If you feel you have the experience and integrity to be a part of our sales team please do not hesitate to forward on your resume. 

Forward resumes to:info@thepetloo.com 

More on Pup-Pee Solutions: Click Here  

Must be a full time resident within Australia and hold a tax file number.

It is NOT ok to contact Pup-Pee Solutions for any other reason other than applying for this position

Do NOT contact if you’re a RECRUITMENT FIRM or RECRUITMENT GROUP – Thank you. 

Home of thepetloo
your backyard in a box 

…………………………………………………………………………………..
A: PO Box 141 Elwood Melbourne Victoria 3184

O: (Rear) 15-21 Derby St, Collingwood Victoria 3184
P: + 61 (03) 9415.8599

W: www.thepetloo.com

T: www.twitter.com/PetLoo

B: www.thepetloo.com/blog

Y: www.youtube.com/petloousa

F: +61(03) 9415.8419