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PhysiPet and the Humane Society of New York

Site Administrator | February 23, 2012

PhysiPet Product Review and Test at the Humane Society of New York

Humane Society of New York Staff and PhysiPet

We had a great day at the Humane Society of New York today. We were able to test the small PhysiPet with a few of the cats at the rescue, and the Larger unit on the roof with 3 different dogs. We tested 1^st with a female Pitbull, who quickly figured out how to retrieve the treat from the Holee-Roller attached to the PhysiPet proving how intelligent this breed is. The 2^nd tester was a large yellow lab. The Labrador retriever was ball motivated, so we inserted his ball into the Holee-Roller, and he worked and played with the PhysiPet for the entire test (15 minutes). The final tester was a little Bulldog named Zoe. She was very active and immediately took to the PhysiPet. She loved the rope toy we attached to the PhysiPet. She pulled and shook the rope, and tackled the PhysiPet over and over. This was the most active interaction of the day.

Large Yellow Lab and the PhysiPet

We were joined by Diane West from New York Tails Magazine, and her assistant Courtney Kistler; William Berloni (Tony Award Recipient for Animal Training) and his Daughter Dorothy; Anne-Marie Karash Associate Director of the Humane Society of New York; and a number of handlers and trainers witnessing the interaction of the dogs/cats and the PhysiPet.

Medium PhysiPet and the Bulldog

We were able to capture some great shots of the Dogs and Cats interacting with the PhysiPet and we learned a lot from William Berloni. William was able to share some insights on how to use the PhysiPet as an exercise tool for the different breeds, like a shorter session for the Bulldog and a longer session for the Labrador! We will eagerly await the evaluation of the product test, and with what we have seen so far are very favorable!! We will post the link to the radio show when it becomes available next week! Till then, enjoy the pictures and video!! All the pets in the test are available for adoption!! Visit the Humane Society or your local shelter today and give a great pet a FOREVER HOME!! Enjoy the Video!!

Humane Society PhysiPet Product Review for New York Tails Magazine

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Pre Westminster Fashion Show @ Hotel Pennsylvania NYC 2/10/2012

Site Administrator | February 15, 2012

Pre Westminster Fashion Show 2012

Wow!! What an event for the Pre Westminster Fashion Show!! We did not expect to see so many sights and to have so many great pet enthusiasts at this event! We made so many great new friends and even saw some old friends too, like Nikki Moustacki, Bocker the Labradoodle and Marie (Bocker’s Mom), Rick Caran, Gregg Oehler (the organizor of the event), The Doggie Mom’s (Erika Searl and Cubby, Ashley Esperanza her two little lovelies, andKaren Biehl and Eli), and many more.

Maria Milito from Q104.3 on Air Personality

We were able to capture a lot of images of the Pets in attendance interacting with the two PhysiPet units we made available. We attached a treat ball called a Holee-Roller™ by JW Pet Products (Awesome Product) that allows pets to see and smell the treat within the Holee-Roller™, but not as easy to get it. By attaching it to the PhysiPet it encouraged all the Pets to play and tug the PhysiPet, but did not allow the pets to chew and work on the toy to bite through, destroying the Holee-Roller™ and getting the treat inside it! Many owners stated they had tried the product, but their pets had destroyed it, as all pets could if given the chance to take it somewhere and continuously work at a specific section of the treat ball! The PhysiPet does not allow this to happen, to the amazement of the pet owners, and they immediately saw the potential, that the PhysiPet would increase the lifespan of all their pet’s toys and playthings!!

Bockers the Labradoodle and the PhysiPet

There was a Fashion show for Pets and Pet Parents during the event! We were able to catch a few very colorful shots of Pets and Pet Parents in Cabaret masks and full costumes. We saw a doggie king, numerous doggie princesses, and a variety of costumes that would take a long story to describe! All costumes were in Great fun and did NOT seem to make any of the pets uncomfortable or crabby. We saw a purple dog (with a lion’s haircut) and a few Orange Tiger Pups!

Wow Factor at the Pre Westminster Fashion Show

We made great friends with the other vendors in attendance, and we were neighbors with Lite Craft a cool way to accessorize your pets’s outfit or give a poster more presence. We saw personalized stories with YOUR pet as the Narrator, very cool and a great way to encourage reading.

We were able to also get a ton of video with the pets, big and small, interacting with the PhysiPet. I learned that the size of the pet did NOT determine the toy chosen. We had Teacup Yorkies playing with the Larger PhysiPet and full grown German Shepherds playing with the Small PhysiPet. I found that they had their own Favorites and made their choices accordingly!

Finding fun with the Medium PhysiPet and the attached Treat Ball

Enjoy the pictures and stay tuned for more!!

And Even More Pictures

Ashley Eve Speranza

Nikki Poustaki and Pearl

German Shepherd and the PhysiPet

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Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Pets

Site Administrator | February 3, 2012

This weekend PhysiPet participated in the Mayors Alliance for NYC’s Pets Adoption Drive at the Metropolitan Pavilion. This Adoption drive was primarily for cats, a growing concern for local shelters. We were allowed to donate one of our Small PhysiPet units for Cat’s to the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Pets for the raffle. We were able to demonstrate the PhysiPet and how it improves the lives of all pets through exercise and mental stimulation.

PhysiPet Display at the Whiskers in Wonderland Adoption Event

Although this event was focused on Cats, we were able to make a few canine friends while we were there. We met Angel, an energetic Pup; we met Bocker (http://www.bocker.tv/Bocker%20presskit.pdf), a celebrity Labradoodle and Bocker’s Mom at the event.

Bocker at the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Pets

Bocker the Labradoodle showing the attendee's how to use the PhysiPet

Bocker took to the PhysiPet IMMEDIATELY, and put on a great demonstration for all those in attendance. We even met the Doggie Moms Erica Searls & Cubby, and Karen Biehl & Eli at the event.

"Doggie Mom's" Star Karen Beihl and Eli

Cubby was gracious enough to demonstrate the PhysiPet and how to get a workout while playing indoors.

Cubby from the "Doggie Moms"

We met Nikki Moustaki, a celebrity trainer in the Pet world and a great Champion for Nitro’s Law in Ohio, currently writing for a host of Pet Periodicals and Magazines.

Nikki Moustaki

Rick Cocran was also present, displaying his trained Yorkies and the talents they share. It was a great show with Basketball, feats of strength, and team sports! Truly amazing!! Great job Rick!

Rick Caran and Jilli Dog

We ended our presence at the “Whiskers in Wonderland” event with a Princess Puppy playing with the Medium PhysiPet. I noticed a bright dress wobbling up to, and fully engaging the PhysiPet! I was fast enough to capture it on video.

I noticed how she cannot even bend her legs in her beautiful dress, but still tries to move the PhysiPet, Priceless!! Pet Exercise and a Productive treatment for Separation Anxiety with the PhysiPet has proved to be a great gift Idea for pet owners this Holiday Season!!

This was a great way to meet a new pet and give it a loving home. Many of the Cats at the event were adopted, but much more help is needed. Visit your local shelter or rescue organization to see how you can help.

If you are considering a new Pet for a gift, consider all the Pets in shelters and rescues that would love a new chance to live out their lives with a loving family. Have a Happy Holiday and don’t forget to include your Pet family members in the festivities!!

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