John Capra, co-founder of John Paul Pet, will be in Montecito, Calif., Sept. 12 to receive the Humane Corporate Award on behalf of John Paul Pet.

Frank Mineo of Puppies N’ Love pet stores may be down, legally speaking, but he's not out, after a federal judge ruled in July to uphold Phoenix’s puppy ban ordinance; in fact, Mineo has filed an appeal, reports Fox10Phoenix.com.

Look Who's Happy, a pet treat manufacturer and subsidiary of Big Creek Foods in Gainesville, Ga., hired Bruce J. Flantzer as senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Actress Lucy Liu and costume designer Ellen Stockbridge launched Le Roar, a New York City pet accessories company, in August.

Beth Stern, model and well-known animal activist, and actor James Denton did such a bang-up job hosting last year’s Hero Dog Awards that they are coming back for the 2015 show.

Vets Plus Inc. hired Sushil Singh to serve in the role of process and product development associate.

Animal Supply Company has landed on a strategic restructuring plan as the best way for it to continue to grow.

Glenn Oland has joined Vet Plus Inc., an animal supplement manufacturer in Menomonie, Wis., as the company’s national accounts manager.

Pet Life Radio continues to welcome new shows and hosts to its pet radio network.