Michael Ventre is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles. A graduate of USC, he has written on various topics over the years for many publications, including Daily Variety, MSNBC.com, the Los Angeles Daily News, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Los Angeles Confidential magazine and American Way, the in-flight magazine of American Airlines. He is very attached to his Scottish Terrier.

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 Retailer Profile: The Healthy Spot
         Doing right by pets and their owners comes 
         naturally to the two founders/proprietors of the 
         upscale store located in Santa Monica, Calif.

 Behind the Scenes: Pet Stores USA
         From wholesale to drop-ship to distribution to 
         retail supply, Pet Stores USA offers go-to 
         solutions for a variety of players in the pet product
         industry.

 Behind the Scenes: Party Animal - Right Place,
         Right Time
        The West Hollywood, Calif.-based pet food 
        company is reaping the benefits with its organic,
        natural, predominately U.S.-sourced pet food.