A Match Made in the Sky: Pet Transport Soars to New Heights

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Petmate®, the company that invented airline-approved portable carriers, is proud to announce its partnership with Pet Airways, the first airline specifically designed to transport pets.

Pet Airways is the first pet-only airline, where pets fly in the main cabin – not in cargo. Pets fly in the specially equipped and climate controlled main cabin and are continuously monitored by the In-Flight Pet Attendant. The company's mission is to provide safe and comfortable transportation of pets. The airline launched in 2009, and now serves coast-to-coast destinations across the United States, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Omaha, Chicago, Baltimore, New York, Atlanta and Ft Lauderdale.

As a valued Pet Airways partner, Petmate is now the sole provider of carriers to help ensure the safe transport of the pets. Since October 2010, Pet Airways has exclusively transported pets in Petmate's Vari Kennel carriers, an ideal solution that makes travel safe and enjoyable for pets and pet parents alike. With durable wire windows, covered door posts, rear vents, moated interiors, heavy duty kennel fasteners and a secure door that provides closure with a handy squeeze-latch entry, these carriers are designed with safety in mind. The line is offered in a wide variety of sizes to fit the tiniest of pups and cats to giant dog breeds.

"As a leader in the pet carrier industry, we're a logical partner, with our expertise in safe pet transportation," says Brad Kane, vice president of marketing for Petmate. "We feel that, as a cherished part of the family, on-the-go pets should experience safe and comfortable air travel, and their families should be able to rest assured that their pets are taken care of in the best way possible."

"We are extremely excited to partner with Petmate. In our search for the right pet carriers, the Petmate line of products stood out as the products that would provide the safety, quality and durability we were looking for. Petmate is a premier company that is very passionate about all aspects of pet care and together we will make travel for pets safer and more comfortable one flight at a time," says Dan Wiesel, CEO of Pet Airways, Inc.

"The announcement of this partnership caps off some significant developments for Pet Airways in the last few weeks, including the announcement of our trading symbol PAWS on the OTC BB, and features in The Washington Post and New York Post."

About Pet Airways, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PAWS)

Pet Airways is the first airline specifically designed for the safe and comfortable, transportation of pets. Pet Airways' pawsengers™ travel in the specially equipped main cabin of its planes - where pets are continuously monitored by an In-Flight Pet Attendant and the climate is controlled for maximum pet comfort. With Pet Airways, pet parents can be assured their animals will be treated with tender, loving care throughout the journey.  The airline launched flight operations in 2009, and currently provides coast-to-coast to 9 cities.   

For more information, go to  www.petairways.com

About Petmate

Petmate® is the trusted authority in smart solutions for devoted pet parents and discerning retailers alike. Our mission – making the experience of being a pet parent more enjoyable – has remained steady for nearly half a century because we have pets too. Attractive design and superb function are Petmate hallmarks, as shown in complete lines of quality pet products including portable kennels, dog houses, bedding, litter maintenance, feeding and watering products, toys, collars and leads, and pet accessories. All Petmate products can be found at pet supply stores nationwide. For more information, go to www.petmate.com

SOURCE Pet Airways, Inc.