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Iams We want everyone to be able to participate in the Meet the Breeds event in New York City on October 16 and 17. 160 dog breeds, 41 cat breeds and tens of thousands of people will be coming together for two days of entertainment, education, kids' activities and more. Paw Nation is the official blog of the event so, if you are able to attend, be sure to stop by our booth. But if you can't, don't worry. You can still get in on some of the fun. For the next week we are going to be having a Meet the Breeds Giveaway Bonanza with contests launching every (work) day. We are kicking it off with a special giveaway from Iams. As sponsors of Meet the Breeds, and in honor of the upcoming event, ...

FroliCat.com One of the greatest joys of pet ownership is watching our four-legged friends play with wild abandon. A favorite toy among pet owners has long been the laser pointer. Of course, we always follow a rousing game of "Chasing the Magic Dot" with treat or prize of some sort in order to promote a feeling of accomplishment, but there's not much that our dog loves more than chasing that little dot all over the house. Happily, "Chasing the Magic Dot" has gotten even better -- FroliCat just launched the fabulous DART, which is an automatic rotating laser light with variable speed and timer settings. You can set the DART on the ground, on a table, wherever works best for you, and with a ...

PetSmart.com Get a great start to your weekend! Enter these awesome contests across the AOL Living sites: Lemondrop: Pocketflops -- A Foldable Flip-Flops Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010 That's Fit: "Aerobarre" DVD Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010 Parentdish: Pillsbury Sugar Free Dessert Mix Prize Packs Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010 Aisledash: Blurb Gift Certificate Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010 AOL Health: "On Gratitude" Giveaway Deadline to enter: Monday, September 27, 2010 Paw Nation: PetSmart Pet Costume Giveaway Deadline to enter: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Paw Nation: Countdown to ...

PetSmart.com Whether you plan to trick-or-treat with you dog or just want to hand out candy with your cat, a new costume for your pet is likely on your Halloween shopping list. Because what's cuter than canines and kitties in costume? Not much! Our friends at PetSmart have an excellent array of pet Halloween costumes. If you're looking for something adorable, hysterical, or even a little spooky for your cat or dog, you're sure to find just the right costume, and one lucky Paw Nation reader will win a free costume of his or her choice, plus a Halloween-themed dog toy or cat toy. Go with a fabulous, funny costume like the Fluffy Lobster, or keep it simple with a cute little collar, like the ...

John Fulton poses with a cute kitty. Animal Planet Do you consider your cats members of the family? Would you rather purchase them a special kitty condo than buy yourself something special? If so, you might be just what Fresh Step and Animal Planet are looking for in their Feline Fanatics Contest! Animal Planet is debuting a new show next year called "Must Love Cats," and in celebration, Fresh Step has teamed up with the network to hold a nationwide search for the families that love their felines the most. Whoever has the best cat tale will win an appearance on an episode of "Must Love Cats," an editorial feature in "Star" and a year's supply of Fresh Step cat litter. John Fulton, the ...

hillspet.com Do you want to win 6-months of free food for your small dog? Check out this giveaway. Small dogs have specific dietary needs other than needing to eat less than their larger canine counterparts. Anyone who's owned a small or toy breed can certainly attest to that. The folks at Hill's Science Diet are well aware of this. As sponsors of Meet the Breeds, and in honor of the upcoming event, Hill's Science Diet is giving away a coupon good for six months' worth of Hill's Science Diet Small & Toy Breed Dog Food! That's a $200 value! To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us why your dog is special. The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, September 24, ...