FREDERICK, Colo., March 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlogPaws, the original social media network and conference designed by and for pet bloggers, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 BlogPaws Best of Awards from this year's Global Pet Expo, held February 20-22 in Orlando, Florida.
Members of the BlogPaws team scoured the floors of the Expo to find the latest and greatest products from more than 950 pet product exhibitors. As the pet industry's social media and blogging experts, the team was on the lookout for products that would resonate well with the pet parent and have the potential to garner mass appeal.
The BlogPaws Global Pet Expo 2013 Award Winners include:
Best Aquatic Product: No Clean Aquarium by No Clean
Best Pet Bed: Stadium Beds by Game Day Ventures
Best Bird Product: Senior Bird Nutrition by Labeber Cares
Best Boutique Product: Dog Snorz Pillowcases by Dog Snorz
Best Cat Product: Hanging Cat Condo by K & H Pet Products
Best Dog Product: Line of Dog Travel Products by K & H Pet Products
Best Conservation Product: Hermit Crab Glass Shells by GlassShell
Best Pet Enrichment Toy: Dog and Cat Toys by Nina Ottosson
Best Functional Product: Gobble Stopper by Loving Pets
Best Natural Pet Product: Smoothie Dog Treats by Ubuntu Pet
Best Odor Eliminator: Zero Odor by Zero Odor Pet
Best Overall New Pet Product: Pet Cam by Samsung
Best Leader in the Pet Industry: Bob Vetere, President & CEO, APPA
Best Small Animal Product: Tronk Ham by Aikiou
Best Technology Product: Rechargeable LED light by Floppy Ears Design
Best Pet Travel Product: Carriers Version 1, 2, and 3 by Wacky Paws USA
Best #BlogPawty Treat: Meowtini Treats by Omega Paw
Best Treat Presentation: Puptato Chips by Puppy Cakes
Best Toy Product: Urban Stick by Bionic Play
Best in Show Awards from the BlogPaws Global Pet Expo Team:
Chloe's Best in Show: Freeze Dried DogFish by Whole Life Pets
Carol's Best in Show: CarDek Cargo Space by PetDek
Felissa's Best in Show: Pet Food Bowl by Simply Fido
Tom's Best in Show: Top Dog Inn Beerhounds by The Expression Factory
Yvonne's Best in Show: Dog 4D Bookmarks by Dimension 9
Caroline's Best in Show: Poogo Stick by Poogo Stick
BlogPaws Media Contact: Carol Bryant, 570-540-3341, carol@blogpaws.com
*Images are available on the BlogPaws Pinterest Page. Videos of each award presentation can be found on the BlogPaws Tout Page.
About BlogPaws
Founded in 2009 by three dedicated pet lovers and bloggers, BlogPaws is the go-to resource for pet bloggers and social media enthusiasts looking to build their online presence, enhance their social networks and support animal shelters and rescues around the world. The BlogPaws community also serves to connect pet bloggers and social media enthusiasts with brands eager to connect with the vocal and dynamic pet parent via social media. BlogPaws is part of the Pet360 Media Network. For more information, visit www.blogpaws.com.
The 2013 BlogPaws Conference takes place May 16-18 in Tyson's Corner, Virginia. For program details and an up-to-date list of speakers, visit http://blogpawsconference.com.
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