The Colorado PETacular Magazine was first introduced as a 16-page, promotional publication for the annual Colorado PETacular Family Pet Expo in August, 2004 at the Chapel Hills Mall in Colorado Springs. Since its inception, the Colorado PETacular publication has evolved into a 52-page full color magazine. On February 1, 2008 – The Colorado PETacular - A Family Lifestyle Magazine began its fifth year of publication. Established in April 2004, the Colorado PETacular has helped to educate, entertain and inform pet lovers, consumers and pet related businesses with a greater awareness of pets and their needs. This pet magazine has captured a niche audience of more than 40,000 pet-loving readers throughout Colorado Springs and the Front Range region. The new creative redesign features four regular sections; Lifestyle, PETacular Pet News, Health & Wellness, and GREEN. Each section pertains to correlating stories of the human and pet relationship through education, business, love, inspiration and entertainment.

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Kelly Crnokrak and Audree M. Grubesic, co-publishers of the magazine, continue to grow on their motto of: “Two Girls with a Dream”. “Our goal has always been to provide new and interesting articles of information, create marketing and advertising concepts for each individual business and present that in a well designed free magazine for all the pet-loving community. We started a magazine for people who love their pets as much as we do. We wanted to help market pet and family small businesses that contribute to responsible pet ownership, services and products. Our magazine gives companies a way to be in front of countless readers and fellow, pet-industry colleagues. We carefully select stories that entertain and educate on pet-related topics and interests. Colorado is the greatest state for the pet industry and we are proud to be a part of such a fantastic community,” Grubesic said.

PETacular Sections

Lifestyle Section: PET Love, Life and Happiness! The Colorado lifestyles section features family pet inspirations; an exposé of stories that will examine the bond between people and their animals. You will read how members of families are changed by their loving companions. “Backyard Friends” is just one of the regular featured stories that educates us on friendly and not so friendly animals that live in our backyard environment. We love the great outdoors in Colorado. Most of us love being able to exercise and enjoy the weather. “Fitness with Fido” is a regular column on the latest exercise tips for you to do with your pets.

PETacular PET News: The following stories are about pet education, entertainment, and nonprofit community awareness. These stories are about ALL types of PETS including cats, dogs, parrots, horses and more. You will find regular features such as breed bios, dog training, horse health, cat close up, fish 101 and parrot training. Read our Dog and Cat breed bios and consider if a certain animal is a match for you and your family.

Health & Wellness: Our responsibility as pet owners is keeping them healthy. Created in this section are veterinary tips, Ask the Doctor question and answers, pain management, orthopedic education and columns from pet health experts. The Vet Central page will feature local veterinarian’s business information for a quick convenience guide for better pet health. Our Health & Wellness section has information from your non pet family members as well.

GREEN: It’s great to be GREEN, as you will read in our newest section. We have made a commitment to GREEN as this magazine is comprised of 30% recycled paper. Education is the best way to protect our health and save planet Earth. We have focused on the environment by choosing better cleaning products, xeriscaping, indoor air quality, reuse your old computer – Tech Savvy Report and GREEN pet products.

PETacular Pet Directories

The Colorado Petacular Magazine presents the annual 2008 Petacular Pet Directory. This greater Colorado Springs area directory is a complete pet resource guide. The Colorado Springs Market Area includes; Black Forest, Calhan, Colorado Springs, Falcon, Florissant, Fountain, Ft. Carson, Mantiou Springs, Monument, Palmer Lake, Peyton, Pueblo, and Woodland.

This handbook provides information on businesses, services, products and education on PETS! Also included are blank pages for you, the owner, to customize with your beloved pet’s personal information. Our favorite pages include the pet photo page, pet petaculars page which includes your pets name, breed, parents, weight, height, birthday, distinctive traits, and things you love most about your family member. In addition there are information pages such as 10 tips for preventing pet behavior problems, city ordinances, dog parks, hiking trails and many others.

Included in the booklet is information from A to Z on area businesses, emergency contacts and coupons. There is information for all type of pet owners of dogs, cats, birds, horses, fish and others. This smaller free booklet works well as a quick home resource and tiny enough to fit into a car glove box.

Colorado Petacular 2008 Pet Directory is published by Production Plan-it Inc. 20,000 booklets are distributed to area businesses, store front locations, and subscribers.

The 2009 Petacular Pet Directory is expanding distribution to 25,000 per market areas (a total state distribution of 75,000+); Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver are now accepting new clients. Call Kelly: 719-260-8175 or Audree: 719-260-8177 to receive more information.

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