Released on: December 3, 2008, 5:31 am

Press Release Author: LV=

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: LV= has reported that one in three people in the UK believe that their neighbourhood has declined since they moved to the area.

Press Release Body: LV=, the UK insurance company, has commissioned a new report that has revealed that UK neighbourhoods appear to be in decline, with one in three people (33%) believing that their neighbourhood has gotten worse since they moved to the area. Moreover, a quarter of people said that they would like to move out of their neighbourhood, with less than one in ten saying that they would like it to remain ‘as it is’.

The ’UK Neighbourhoods Report’ from LV, commissioned amongst more than 4000 home owners and home renters in the UK, paints a bleak picture of the declining standards of neighbourhoods in the UK. People say that compared to five years ago, they feel less safe, that local amenities and services have deteriorated, plus they have a growing fear of becoming a victim of street crime.

The report revealed that for most people, the concept of an ideal neighbourhood is one where they can live a quiet life free from the threat of street crime and anti-social behaviour. However, one in three people (32%) in the UK said that they feel they have seen an increase in street crime in their neighbourhood, with only 8% of people saying they have seen a drop over the last five years. This led to one in four people (28%) saying they feel unsafe walking in their neighbourhood at night.

Recently the Government announced that crime prevention and neighbourhood safety would be taken more seriously, with Communities Minister Baroness Andrewsannouncing a £500 million plan to revive deprived communities across the country, with the aim of cutting crime levels, improving educational achievements and boosting job opportunities.

John ‘O Roarke, managing director of LV Home Insurance, said: “This report shows that a large number of people throughout the country are not happy with the area they live in and, although there are many reasons for this, part of this is because of the apparent rise in street crime over the years. It is only natural for people to feel they should be able to rely on the police and crime prevention measures to make them feel secure but most people see standards largely as ‘average’, with a further quarter saying they actually regard it as poor.

“This paints a bleak picture of how large parts of society view their local areas, so this announcement by the Government to inject £500 million into certain areas to help tackle street crime is much needed.”

According to the report from the home insurer, the most popular thing that people in the UK want to change about their neighbourhood is the level of council tax they pay, with four out of ten people (40%) saying this is the biggest issue for them.

John ‘O Roarke continued: ”Council tax has never been the most popular of bills but the fact that so many people are unhappy with the level they are paying can probably be linked back to the fact that people generally appear to believe that their local services need a lot of improvements made.

“It’s all too easy to say that if people are that unhappy with their neighbourhood, then they should move to somewhere else but with the current housing market decline and the credit crunch, it’s a difficult period for those who are aiming to sell their homes or move on. The Government has announced a number of steps to tackle neighbourhood concerns but only time will tell if they are enough.”

About LV=
LV= offers car insurance, home insurance and travel and pet insurance direct to consumers by telephone from its UK call centres in Bournemouth and Croydon and online.

LV= is a trademark of Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society Limited (LVFS) and LV= is a trading style of the Liverpool Victoria group of companies.

Web Site: http://www.lv.com

Contact Details: PR Contact:
Emma Holyer
Press Office
LV=
69 Park Lane
Croydon
CR9 1BG
0208 256 6714
Emma.holyer@lv.com
www.lv.com

Released on: November 19, 2008, 7:59 am

Press Release Author: M&S Money

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: M&S Money urge pet owners to ensure household medication is securely stored following increase in reports of pet poisonings

Press Release Body: M&S Money has urged pet owners to ensure medication is securely stored around the house following a large increase in reports of pet poisonings.

The potentially fatal mishap is a growing problem across the UK, with a 34% year-on-year increase in reported cases to Vetfone - a 24-hour advice line available to M&S Pet Insurance customers. Vetfone is manned by qualified veterinary nurses who can give concerned animal lovers immediate advice on a pet’s condition. Around 70% of calls to the service by M&S Money customers are made out of normal veterinary hours.

One of the major increases of poisonings seen involves nicotine-based products, including nicotine patches, chewing gum and inhalers.

The toxic dose of nicotine in dogs is five milligrams per pound pet bodyweight and a dose of 10mg/lb can be lethal. While a cigarette contains 15-25 milligrams of nicotine, nicotine patches can contain much more at between 8-114 milligrams of nicotine and even nicotine inhalers contain around 10 milligrams of nicotine. Signs of toxicity are dose-dependent and include tremors, weakness, depression and vomiting.

Vetfone Operations Manager & Senior Emergency Vet Nurse, Louise O’Dwyer, said:“It is very concerning that there has been such a large increase in reported pet poisonings.

“Nicotine poisoning can be particularly serious. Remember prevention is better than cure, so ensure products such as cigarettes, nicotine patches and gums and even ashtrays containing cigarette butts are kept away from your pets reach.”

M&S Money Insurance Manager, Judith Roberts, said: “Anyone who suspects that their pet has swallowed household medication should first try and identify what’s been eaten, by recovering packaging such as blister packs or boxes and then seek immediate veterinary advice.

“M&S Pet Insurance policyholders can rest assured that a qualified veterinary expert is available round the clock to provide advice and answer questions should a pet become unwell.”

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Notes to Editors
M&S Money (the trading name of Marks & Spencer Financial Services) was founded in 1985 as the financial services division of Marks and Spencer Group plc. The company is now a top ten credit card provider and the second largest travel money retailer in the UK. M&S Money also offers a range of insurance cover, including home insurance and car insurance, as well as loans, savings and investment products.

In November 2004, Marks & Spencer sold M&S Money to HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations with over 9,500 offices in 85 countries and territories.

M&S Money has an executive committee comprising an equal number of representatives from HSBC and Marks & Spencer.

The company employs 1,200 staff at its headquarters in Chester, delivering personal financial services to its customers, reflecting the core values of Marks & Spencer - quality, value, service, innovation and trust.

Web Site: http://www6.marksandspencer.com

Contact Details: For further information and to request a case study please call the
M&S Money press office:
Simon Coughlin
Media Relations Manager
Group Comms Level 41
HSBC
8 Canada Square
London
E14 5HQ.
01244 6686174
www6.marksandspencer.com

Released on: November 18, 2008, 10:07 am

Press Release Author: Lloydspharmacy

Industry: Retail

Press Release Summary: Lloydspharmacy has introduced a new range of products, including the Dog Pedometer, in time for Christmas

Press Release Body: Lloydspharmacy has released a new range of pet products with particular focus on the Dog Pedometer - a gadget that aims to ensure dogs get enough exercise in order to fight the growing rates of diabetes in pets. With the RSPCA estimating that as many as half of UK dogs are now overweight* and experts agreeing that one in 500 dogs will suffer from diabetes**, an obesity related illness, dog owners are being urged to consider their pet’s health this Christmas.

Healthcare specialists Lloydspharmacy have launched a new range of Christmas gifts for pets so that owners can give their favourite ‘family member’ something fun, stylish and good for them.

With recent research showing that 30% of dogs in the UK are overweight*** there is a very real chance that many pets could be in serious need of some more exercise. Furthermore, it is estimated that one in 500 dogs will develop diabetes during their lifetime - a serious medical condition affecting blood sugar levels, which are best controlled in animals by exercise along with diet and blood glucose monitoring.

All the evidence points to the fact that dogs need the right amount of exercise to stay healthy, yet many owners are blissfully unaware of how much exercise their pooches are actually getting - so they have no way of knowing if they are getting enough.

For this Christmas, Lloydspharmacy has launched a new Dog Pedometer, so that dog owners can give their beloved pet a gift that will benefit them well beyond the usual festive treats and bones, and give them the healthiest and happiest start to the New Year. With the capacity to count up to 99,999 steps and offering two different modes to fit smaller and larger animals, the Dog Pedometer will help keep track of a pet’s exercising so that owners can plan and monitor its improvement over time.

A lightweight and compact device, the electronic Dog Pedometer is designed in white and black in the shape of a canine’s face, so it will look charming on every four-legged friend. Sliding comfortably onto a collar, its one touch digital display provides instant feedback on the dog’s activity.

Other gifts in the Lloydspharmacy Christmas pet gift range include a black dog collar with silver paw motifs, which is available in two sizes and made from 100% polyurethane, and a cat collar, that comes in gold and silver, with diamante studs and a bell.

Diabetes is a serious condition, which led Lloydspharmacy to introduce free diabetes tests through their pharmacies.

About Lloydspharmacy:
Lloydspharmacy is the trading name of Lloyds Pharmacy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Celesion AG based in Stuttgart. Lloydspharmacy has more than 1700 pharmacies across the UK and employs more than 16,000 members of staff.

Lloydspharmacy offers free type 2 diabetes screening tests and free blood pressure tests.

Notes to editor:
*According to information provided on the RSPCA website.
**S.J. Ettinger, E.C. Feldman: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 5th Edition, Vol. 2, 2000 pg. 1438
***Results are based on over 9,000 dogs given PDSA pet health checks between March and October 2006 and March and October 2007. Figures are extrapolated.

Web Site: http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/

Contact Details:
Lloydspharmacy PR contact:
Stieve DeLance
Citigate
3 London Wall Buildings
London Wall
London
EC2M 5SY
0207 282 2615

Released on: April 2, 2008, 11:31 am

Press Release Author: Gina Quiroga

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs is now offering eco-friendly pet products online.

Press Release Body: Austin TX - Olive Green Dog announces the grand opening of their new online store featuring ‘Green Goods for Modern Dogs’.

With a growing culture of environmentalism and more people embracing green as a lifestyle rather than just an idea, Olive Green Dog (www.olivegreendog.com) is proud to enter the field with high quality, environmentally friendly dog products. Including everything from interactive toys that reduce your dog’s exposure to allergens and toxic chemicals to ‘eco-ture’ fashion that’s modern, hip and environmentally sound, Olive Green Dog is a one stop shop for the discriminating consumer concerned for the environment and their favorite furry friend.

“Green is not necessarily a new trend. Years ago, our mothers said ‘Buy something nice and make it last’, meaning less can be more. We live in a world bent on throwawayism, chock full of cheaply made, potentially unsafe dog products. We understand that responsible dog owners are looking for options.” says Gina Quiroga, co-founder of Olive Green Dog. “Olive stocks only high quality dog products that are made to last and ensure responsibility when it comes to their environmental impact.”

Going green doesnРІР‚в„ўt have to mean giving up style, comfort, or quality and Olive Green Dog proves that with their exceptional collection of pooch products. Visit www.olivegreendog.com today to explore and discover more about doing right by your dog and the Planet.

Gina Quiroga - Gina Quiroga is co-founder of Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs (www.Olivegreendog.com). A passionate pooch lover and Earth champion, Olive brings together Ms. Quiroga’s two loves. Committed to bringing dog lovers the largest variety of healthful and environmentally conscious dog products, Ms. Quiroga, an admitted design snob, swears never to endorse a dog product she wouldn’t drag home herself.

Information: http://www.olivegreendog.com
Contact: olive@olivegreendog.com
Phone: 1-877 OLIVE 55

Web Site: http://www.olivegreendog.com

Contact Details: Contact: Gina Quiroga
Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs
8705 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Suite 203
Austin, TX 78757
1-877 OLIVE 55
gina@olivegreendog.com
www.olivegreendog.com

Press Release Summary: The Doggy Treadmill which received funding from BBC “Dragon”, James Caan, is now to be made available for pet owners to purchase through Totally Fitness

Press Release Body: Following a meeting between the new star of BBCРІР‚в„ўs DragonsРІР‚в„ў Den, James Caan and Totally Fitness director, Oliver Zissman, Totally Fitness has decided to add the treadmill range from FitFurLife Ltd to its exclusive list of high quality cardio equipment. This is the first time that Totally Fitness has sold a piece of fitness equipment that was not designed for human use.

But why use a dog treadmill? It is generally understood that a well-exercised dog is typically a well-behaved dog however a regular walk is not always enough. Treadmill training for dogs provides a complete muscle enhancing, toning and fitness regime that not only improves the overall health and vitality of a dog, but helps it curb destructive behavioural problems, increases life span and prevents obesity. These treadmills which are now being made available through Totally Fitness can give a dog a real workout, allows the owner to control the terrain, and eliminate distractions, and the dog can run regardless of weather.

Veterinary Surgeons, professional breeders, showing industry and owners have been using the dog treadmill for a wide variety of training and exercise purposes, particularly rehabilitation post-operative physiotherapy.

Professional breeders use the treadmill for show ring practice and gait analysis, so their dogs are in top show condition. Dogs are often put on a dog treadmill to have their gaits analyzed, so by practicing the gait on a regular basis, breeders can analyze and improve a dogРІР‚в„ўs chance of winning.

Like doctors treating human patients, vets have been using treadmills to refine post-operative rehabilitation, under controlled conditions, of both medical and surgical operations. This has been demonstrated to dramatically improve the rate of recovery and the end result.

The dog treadmill is highly effective for any type of sporting dog as it is ideal to continue the fitness programme when the weather outside is not permitting.

Owners who have a high energy dog (which results in a badly behaved dog because energy levels arenРІР‚в„ўt being exerted) use the treadmill on a regular basis, achieving drastic results in the dogРІР‚в„ўs attitude, thus decreasing barking, biting and chewing.

Totally Fitness have now made the Fit Fur Life Treadmill available through their site in a couple of different sizes as well the Superior Fit Fur Life Treadmill which is the perfect treadmill for professional breeders, and the Professional Fit Fur Life Treadmill for Dogs which is designed for heavy use.

Web Site: http://www.totallyfitness.co.uk/

Contact Details: Totally Fitness PR contact:
Elliot Zissman
Director
Totally Fitness
Unit 7
1000 North Circular Road
London
NW2 7JP
United Kingdom
http://www.totallyfitness.co.uk/

Direct line: +44 (0)20 8438 8515
Fax: +44 (0)20 8830 7109

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Stena Line have made it easier for passengers to take their hot dogs and cool canines to Holland by ferry to attend the upcoming dog shows on the continent

Press Release Body: Stena Line invites passengers to bring their hot dogs and cool canines to Holland by ferry to take part in continental dog shows.

Departing from Harwich twice daily the Stena Hollandica and Stena Britannica take Stena Line passengers on a smooth crossing to the Hook of Holland in 6 hours and 15 minutes. Located under an hour and a half from the Hook of Holland, Hertogenbosch is one of the best places to go for dog shows in Holland whilst Amsterdam, also under an hour and half from the Hook of Holland, is hosting the established Winnershow, which has been going strong since the 19th century.

Across the last week-end in November the Europaplein in Amsterdam will be hosting the 118th Winnershow where dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages will be paraded around the arena in the hope of winning one of WinnershowРІР‚в„ўs prestigious accolades.

In December the Branbanthallen is holding the 15th bi-annual Molosser breed dog show. This event has been the main show for Molosser breeds, such as bulldogs and boxers, since 1979.

Holidaymakers and dog devotees can watch the pooches being judged in categories such as the best baby in the show, the best puppy in the show, and the best veteran in the show as they parade around the ring of honour.

Stena Line offers comfortable kennel services for pets onboard the Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica on the Harwich - Hook of Holland route. The pet area is in a quiet area of the vessel to ensure pets remain calm and tranquil during the crossing. Passengers can also enjoy a leisurely crossing taking advantage of the new onboard facilities on these newly refurbished ferries.

Guests can catch up on some sleep in the completely refurbished cabins, each featuring high quality Dux mattresses and en-suite bathroom facilities. Comfort Class and Captain Class cabins feature plasma screen televisions and minibars filled with complimentary snacks and beverages. Passengers could choose to head to the onboard cinema to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster, browse for a bargain at the onboard shop or indulge in something delicious to eat at one of the two onboard eateries, Food City and Metropolitan.

Whether attending the show for a bit of fun as a spectator or entering a dog in a competition, Stena Line offers the ideal travel solution for both traveller and their furry companion from Р’Р€10 per dog each way.

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About Stena Line
In the UK alone, Stena Line offers two daily crossings on its Harwich to Hook of Holland route and over 30 daily crossings on its five different routes to Ireland (Stranraer to Belfast, Fleetwood to Larne, Holyhead to Dublin, Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire and Fishguard to Rosslare) as well as providing fast and efficient crossings with excellent onboard services and facilities.

Web Site: http://www.stenaline.co.uk/stena_line/gb/stena_line_uk.html

Contact Details: For further press information please contact:
Catherine Brennan
bgb communications
Capital Tower
91 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8RT
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7902 2990
Fax: + 44 (0) 207 902 2991
cbrennan@bgb.co.uk
http://www.stenaline.co.uk/stena_line/gb/stena_line_uk.html

Press Release Summary: Displaysense, the UKРІР‚в„ўs leading supplier of retail display products have received a peculiar request from one of the UKРІР‚в„ўs largest pet product retailers to source a range of Perspex pet coffins and display boxes

Press Release Body: Displaysense, the UKРІР‚в„ўs leading supplier of retail display products have received a peculiar request from one of the UKРІР‚в„ўs largest pet product retailers to source a range of Perspex pet coffins and display boxes.

The pet shop retailer plans to promote these acrylic displays as a way for customers to create elaborate memorials in their gardens for their beloved deceased stuffed pets. It is thought that this pet shop retailer has asked Displaysense due to the retail display suppliers wealth of experience in acrylic display products and display boxes.

This enquiry has arisen due to a growing demand from the pet shop chains customers to be able to see their pet after it has passed away. According to the BBCРІР‚в„ўs website, although the number of people owning a pet is on the decrease pet owners in the UK are spending an estimated Р’Р€3.8bn a year on their pets with one in three adults admitting that they love their pets more than their children.

“With our experience in the display industry and the retail experience of the pet product chain, we are looking forward to a successful partnership”, said James Crawford, Sales Director at Displaysense.

The fact that deceased animals could soon be on display in gardens around the country could anger some animal activists saying that this is a step too far. However people’s love for their pets, along with a wish to preserve them after death is not a recent trend. There have been many discoveries of the ancient Egyptians mummifying their pets, especially cats, dogs and birds, although many other species of animals have also been found, which could then be buried in sanctified plots. James Crawford commented on this point by saying, “We will be working closely with the retailer, its customers and the animal rights groups to ensure that the views of the different parties are taken into account so we can get a product that is tasteful and not an eye sore in any community. There are currently various ranges and designs of pet coffins available on the internet, however an acrylic coffin for a garden display is a unique product.”

The pet coffin is essentially a larger version of a display box and Displaysense plan to work closely with the retailer to ensure that the acrylic coffin is secure, preventing animals or even thieves from stealing the stuffed pet or the entire display.

While the development of the unusual display range is in its early stages and isnРІР‚в„ўt planned to be available until summer 2008, it is expected that the cost of the product range would start at a RRP of around Р’Р€99.

About Displaysense
Displaysense was established in September of 1978 as a manufacturer of quality point of sale displays. They have a wealth of experience in design and manufacturing and have been able to develop their ever growing standard range of over 1500 displays. The range is now hugely diverse including display boxes, display cabinets, Perspex displays, display stands, acrylic displays and trays.

Displaysense works with a large range of clients including, retailers (multiple and independent), blue chip corporate clients, cafГ©s, bars, restaurants and night clubs, shop and office fitters, marketing and promotions companies, designers and architects, product distributors, exhibition contractors and exhibitors, printers, councils and NHS trusts, charities, schools and universities.

Displaysense is a one-stop-shop for retail display products and all shop display, catering display and exhibition display requirements.

Web Site: http://www.displaysense.co.uk/

Contact Details: Contact Details
Stephen Whittle
Marketing Manager
Displaysense Ltd
Unit 5
Raynham Close
Bishop’s Stortford
Herts
CM23 5PJ
UK
Tel: 0845 200 8139 ext. 28
Fax: 0845 200 8149

Press Release Summary: The Birds in My Life , by Supreme Master Ching Hai, is now ranked as international #1 Bestseller in the general category of all books at Amazon.com. The beautiful coffee table book brings a new understanding to readers of the depth of emotions and love that are shared by our feathered friends.

Press Release Body: San Francisco, CA - November 11, 2007 – “5 Stars!”, “Inspiring” and “My Favorite” are just some of the accolades from admirers describing the new book The Birds in My Life , by Supreme Master Ching Hai which is now ranked as international #1 Bestseller in the general category of all books at Amazon.com, the world’s largest online bookstore, with over 10 million books. Within the first few weeks of the books release, orders are streaming in from around the world. Together, Supreme Master Ching Hai’s two books, The Dogs in My Life and The Birds in My Life are topping international book lists and gaining acclaim the world over.

The Birds in My Life is an exquisitely colorful and vibrant illustrated book covering the personal stories of nearly two dozen exotic tropical birds which have been personally taken in and lovingly nurtured by Supreme Master Ching Hai. Within the brilliantly illustrated pages, readers can feel the sensitive and divine nature of these beautiful creatures. The birds “speak” through the author about their devotional love for God and their human companion. The author states, “If you have pets, try to ‘listen’; they will lead you into their world, guarded secretly since the beginning of creation.”

These books were written by Supreme Master Ching Hai as a testament to the pure and noble love of our dog and bird angels. Through colorful photographs and charming anecdotes that reveal her animal companionРІР‚в„ўs inner thoughts, Supreme Master Ching Hai brings a new understanding to readers of the depth of emotions and love that are shared by our furry and feathered friends.

Emmy winning news journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell says “Supreme Master Ching Hai’s relationship with birds represents an ideal to which all humans should aspire! When she encounters a bird left to languish in a small case, she rescues and rehabilitates that creature with kindness, communication and unconditional love. Supreme Master offers a profound lesson. Every creature you encounter has a heart and feelings and deserves respect.”

Supreme Master Ching Hai is an accomplished poet, artist, author and spiritual teacher, who sets a brilliant example of selfless service for millions around the world. For any reader who loves animals and believes in their rights to live a happy and healthful life, this book is a beautiful and compassionate compliment to anyoneРІР‚в„ўs home. Written in simple language and beautifully illustrated, The Birds in My Life can be enjoyed by young and old alike, regardless of their language ability. It will inspire anyone to connect and to celebrate the diversity and innate loving kindness of all Creation. Also, look for The Dogs in My Life and the upcoming
release of her new book The Noble Wild.

LINKS TO RELEVANT COVERAGE: Watch the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-92JogspqM or see more about Supreme Master Ching Hai and her message at http://suprememastertv.com.

Web Site: http://mycelestialpets.com

Contact Details: Pamela Millar
PR Contact
SMCHIA Publishing Company
smtvreporter@yahoo.com
Tel: 650-464-8068

Press Release Author = Stena Line

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Stena Line now boasts new and improved kennels on the recently lengthened and refurbished Superferries on the Harwich – Hook of Holland route

Press Release Body = Leading ferry operator Stena Line now boasts new and improved kennels for the beloved dog to provide a comfortable place to rest while owners enjoy the new onboard experience on Stena LineРІР‚в„ўs newly lengthened and refurbished Superferries.

As part of the latest refurbishments on the Stena Britannica, which sails on the Harwich – Hook of Holland (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/stena_line/stena_line_uk/gb/harwich_-_holland.html) route, Stena Line have ensured that there is enough room in each of their
well-ventilated kennels for petite pooches to colossal canines. The pet area is situated in a special quiet area of the vessel to ensure travelling pets can remain as calm and tranquil as possible during the crossing. The Stena Hollandica will also soon have its own designated pet area to ensure that no matter which of the ferries customers choose to travel on, they can rest assured that pet travel to Holland with Stena Line (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/stena_line/stena_line_uk/harwich_-_holland/planning_your_trip/gb/travel_with_pets.html) will be stress free for both pets and owners.

Stena Line (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/stena_line/gb/stena_line_uk.html) already gives dog owners who wish to transport their pet the option to house their dog within their own vehicle for the duration of the crossing, whilst those travelling with a cat can keep them in the comfort of their own cat boxes inside the car. With Stena Line prices for pet travel to Holland (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/stena_line/stena_line_uk/harwich_-_holland/planning_your_trip/gb/travel_with_pets.html) costing less than a few days at most boarding kennels, the service is proving to be popular amongst pet owners and makes bringing a pet along to enjoy the holiday a pleasing alternative compared with leaving them in a kennel.

Last year Stena Line transported over 2,700 cats and dogs across the North Sea, with the majority of dogs crossing during the summer holidays. This displays a rising trend for UK travellers to take their pets on holiday with them.

Holland has always proved a popular destination for travellers, boasting a range of outdoor activities for holidaymakers, with or without their pets, from walks in the parks or along the many canals of Rotterdam to cycling HollandРІР‚в„ўs picturesque towns and countryside.

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About Stena Line Ferries
In the UK alone, Stena Line offers over 30 daily crossings on its five different routes to Ireland (Stranraer to Belfast, Fleetwood to Larne, Holyhead to Dublin, Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire and Fishguard to Rosslare) as well as two daily crossings on its Harwich to Hook of Holland route providing fast and efficient crossings with excellent onboard services and facilities.

Stena LineРІР‚в„ўs superferries depart Harwich at 09.00 arriving in Holland at 16.15 and 23.30 arriving in Holland at 07.30 the following morning. Sailings from Holland to Harwich depart Holland at 14.45, arriving in Harwich at 20.15 and 22.00 arriving in Harwich at 06.30.

Web Site = http://www.stenaline.co.uk/

Contact Details = Stena Line PR contact:

Stena Line Limited
Richard Rigby
Stena House
Station Approach
Holyhead
Anglesey
LL65 1DQ
Tel: 020 7902 2990
http://www.stenaline.co.uk/

Released on = July 29, 2007, 8:50 am

Press Release Author = Ellen McNeill/MyConservationBaby.com

Industry = Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary = The latest trend in pet wear is statement clothing with messages that make a difference

Press Release Body = MyConservationBaby.com, the Fletcher, North Carolina-based company which paved the way for conservation messages on baby onesies and toddler tees has done it again. The company just introduced its newest addition—a 100% cotton black pet tee shirt silk-screened with the message to Stop Global Warming in white and gold.

“Stylish pet clothes with conservation messages are the ultimate way for pet owners to share their values with the rest of the world,” says Ellen McNeill who, along with her husband Michael, launched their innovative website. “Many pet owners consider their pets to be their babies so it is only natural that we would want to satisfy their needs.”

The McNeill’s believe that in addition to their line of hip baby clothes, cool dog clothes are an ideal way to spread important conservation messages. “One of our goals is to increase public awareness of conservation issues and motivate people to take personal action at the family level. You cannot get closer to a family than the family pet.”

The concept of conservation messages on baby clothes is a hit with young moms and the McNeill’s believe that pet clothes with conservation messages will be a hit with small dog owners as well. “Dogs have to breathe in the air as much as we do and they are also impacted by the world around them.”

Ellen McNeill says that the funky pet tee already has a following. “Depending on the success of our Stop Global Warming message we plan to include more messages on pet clothes.” They intend to expand to add Conserve, Protect the Environment, Save the Forests, Recycle and Re-Use and Eco-Friendly.

The company also offers an adult tee with the same Stop Global Warming logo that can be found on the pet tee. “Some pet owners like the idea of the ‘doggie and me’ look,” says McNeill.

Web Site = http://www.MyConservationBaby.com

Contact Details = 69 Shadow Ridge Drive
Fletcher, NC 28732 USA
828.681.9688
828.681.9690 (Fax)
info@MyConservationBaby.com