Shure Pets, our signature At-Home Pet Parties, and our unique product line were recently featured in Pet Product News International, The Coastal Courier (GA), Newsday (NY), The Hartford Courant (CT), ABC Columbus (OH), Fox News Morning (CA), NBC Columbus (OH), The Times of Northwest Indiana, The Youngstown Vindicator (OH) and The Washington Post. The Hartford Courant article described direct selling as, "fun, with shopping as an excuse," and Newsday stated, "It's not your mother's Tupperware party". To view Shure Pets articles and appearances in the news, please click on the "Shure Pets In The News" link below.

Shure Pets University (SPU): Our Shure Pets University training program meets monthly at the Corporate Office in Chicago, Illinois. This seminar serves as a platform to discuss Shure Pets and trends in the Direct Selling and Pet Industries, as well as offering tips to help you grow, develop and maintain your business. All Pet Consultants are invited and encouraged to attend SPU. If you cannot make a Shure Pets University session but are in the Chicago area and would like to meet "The Pound", please call or email info@shurepets.com to schedule an appointment.

SPUs are held on the first Tuesday of the month. Please "mark" your calendars for the next Shure Pets University Training Programs held on:

• Tuesday, July 11 (date change due to July 4th Howl-iday) and
• Tuesday, August 1.

Conference Calls: All Tuesdays (outside of the first Tuesday of the Month which is reserved for SPU) conference calls occur for Pet Consultants to participate in and share ideas with each other and the Shure Pets Pound.

• The 2nd Tuesday of the Month's Conference Call is for all new Pet Consultants
• The 3rd Tuesday is for any Pet Consultant Team and
• The 4th Tuesday is open to all Pet Consultants.

Back-end Software: Phase I and II of the new Pet Consultant software system are complete. This new system allows all Pet Consultants to create their own unique, purr-sonalized replicated websites where they can track their sales and genealogy, upload their pictures and stories and enroll new Pet Consultants into the Shure Pets business. Phase III is currently being worked on. We are adding the newest products and breeds and are near completion of the replicated sites (where the customers will order from). Additionally, we have begun testing the portal sites (where the Pet Consultants will place their orders). Phase III will also include more efficient order entry, Pet Party and fundraiser order entry, order tracking and much more. The new system will include a zip code locator program that will automatically link potential customers and Pet Party Attendees to the replicated website of their local Pet Consultant. For more information on the software system or to purchase it, please email Kristina (kristina.meyer@shurepets.com).

Pet Consultant Jam-fur-ee Conference: Shure Pets is planning its second annual Pet Consultant Conference (Jam-fur-ee) the weekend of August 18- 20 (Friday evening thru Sunday). The Conference will be held in Chicago, IL. All Pet Consultants are invited and encouraged to attend. The conference will be an exciting, event-packed weekend with activities, entertainment, speakers, classes, meals and awards (Ulti-mutt Sales Award, Leader of the Pack Award, Dream Team Leader Award and Purr- fect Attitude Award). At the conference, we will discuss all areas of your Shure Pets business including products, marketing and recruiting. We will recognize and celebrate our Pet Consultants' accomplishments as well as discuss the future direction of the company. Friday night will include a special Italian Leadership Dinner for all Pack Leaders, Senior Pack Leaders and Top-Dog Pet Consultants (6:00 pm) at Topo Gigio Restorante (516 N. Wells St., www.topogigiochicago.com). All Pet Consultants will meet up post-dinner at a casual locale (near the Old Town area of Chicago). On Saturday, the conference will take place at the East Bank Club (500 N. Kingsbury St, Chicago, 60610). The Jam-fur-ee event will be occurring during the week of Chicago's famous Air and Water Show so please make "shure" you book your hotel reservations early as space will fill up quickly. Due to the exciting weekend activities, the theme for this year's Jam-fur-ee will be Shure Pets: Taking Flight! For more in-fur-mation on the Air and Water show, please visit: http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/chicago- air-water-show.html. Jam-fur-ee Hotel Suggestions include: The Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown (162 E. Ontario, Phone: 312. 787.3580) and The Days Inn Gold Coast (1816 N. Clark St., Phone: 312.664.7624). The cost of the event will be $150.00 for the weekend, $130.00 if you RSVP by July 15, 2006. To RSVP, please email kristina.meyer@shurepets.com and let us know how you would like to pay for the event. More information on the 2006 Jam-fur-ee will follow in upcoming Shure Pets newsletters.

Gayellen D's. (#816 Simi Valley, CA) mother used to say, "when you love what you do, it's easy to do it well". Chris Gardner, who went from homeless to multimillionaire said, "there is no secret to success, it's the basics, find something you love. Something that gets you so excited you can't wait to get out of bed in the morning".

Gay states, "That's how I feel about Shure Pets. It's the business for me, everyone that knows me agrees. I have been a Shure Pets Consultant for about seven months now and it's the best decision I've ever made. Funny story how I found the company: sitting at my desk one day (I'm a receptionist full time), and the past few weeks the girls from Customer Service kept bringing me checks for the Avon Lady to pick up. I finally thought, 'that chick is cleaning up' - I gotta do something about this. I turned around to my computer, hit Google and put in 'Pet Parties'. Why you say? Because pets are my passion. My dog, Mickey, will vouch for that, he was an orphan once, and now he's spoiled silly. The same for all my friends' dogs and cats; Auntie Gay just loves them to pieces."

"So I researched the company and realized I had once seen an article about Shure Pets in the Daily News. I sent the link to my sister to see what she would say and she sent me back a resounding reply: 'DO IT, IT'S RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY'. So much so, she even sent me the money to get started."

"To what do I attribute my success? A great team (The 'Shure Pets Pound'), my upline, and the best products on the market. Not one of my customers have ever said they didn't like something they bought. I have a repeat customer who buys the beef jerky logs just to hand them out to her friends. I love to do fundraisers and various events, and all I can say is Los Angeles, look out - Gayellen Davis, Shure Pets Independent Pet Consultant #816 is here to stay. And I'm going to be at the head of the pack in Simi Valley before you can bark or meow - it's purrrr-fect.

The above image is of Gayellen and Mickey.

Featured in this picture is Pet Consultant Darbie T. (#923 Petaluma, CA) at a Spring Gift Showcase event last month. Pet Consultants, participating in expos, fairs, events and fundraisers is an excellent way to increase your target customer base and spread the word about your Shure Pets business. You are "shure" to meet new customers and potential recruits through these venues.

Four Paws Up to all of the fundraising groups who earned money last month through their Shure Pets fundraising efforts. The groups that participated in our fundraising program in May included: American Brittany Rescue, Santa Susana High School PACT, Papillon Haven Rescue, Small Paws Rescue Inc., Cairn Rescue USA and For the Love of Dog. Fundraising groups (501c) can earn 25% of all of their sales through their Shure Pets fundraising efforts. Please email info@shurepets.com or call 1.888.SHURE.PETS for more in-fur-mation.

Congratulations to Bonnie D. (#508 Gladstone, OR) and Kathryn H. (#645 Osh Kosh, WI) for recently achieving higher Breed Level Status. They both recently earned the "Junior Pack Leader" title. The Shure Pets Team is proud of their accomplishments and we look forward to continuing to work with Bonnie and Kathryn to achieve their purr-sonal and purr-fessional goals.

Bark, Meow, Neigh, Chirp and applaud for the following Pet Consultants as they all recently achieved bone- us levels (the bone-us level achieved is indicated next to their name): Courtney C. (#520 Easton, MD) $2,000.00, Billie-Jo G. (#414 Altoona, PA) $2,000.00, Lisa Z. (#959 Green Bay, WI) $2,000.00, Catherine B. (#928 Key West, FL) $2,000.00, Marilyn M. (#448 Buena Park, CA) $4,500.00, Kathryn H. (#645 Osh Kosh, WI) $4,500.00, Gayellen D. (#816 Simi Valley, CA) $4,500.00 and Sharen S. (#48 Fortville, IN) $7,500.00. The Shure Pets Bone-us sales points program works as follows: For every dollar of Shure Pets products sold, you receive the equivalent of one Bone-us dollar. For every one person directly recruited to your Shure Pets business, you receive the equivalent of $200.00 Bone-us points. Depending on the Bone-us level reached, Pet Consultants earn a variety of Shure Pets rewards from business supplies and Cat-alogs to products and trips.

Congratulations to Pet Consultant Christelle H. (#1112 Las Vegas, NV) as she recently earned her Fast-Start Bone-us of $150.00 Perspective Pet Consultants, if you join the Shure Pets Team and accomplish the Fast-Start Bone-us, then you have earned your "New Puppy on the Block" Starter Kit plus more, so why not start accomplishing your ulti-mutt business dreams today with Shure Pets?

Pet Consultants, please let Kristina know when you have Pet Parties, expos, fundraisers and other events scheduled. Additionally, if you have any pictures from your events and would like to share them with us, please email them to kristina.meyer@shurepets.com.

Pictured is our "Pet of the Month" Gypsi Rose sent to us by Linda G. (#1012 Ocean Gate, NJ). To have your pet considered for next month's Pet of the Month, please email your pictures to petlover@shurepets.com. Thank you for all your submissions, we look forward to sharing your pictures.

The Shure Pets average order increased during May to $129.43 Additionally, the average sales generated at a Pet Party last month was $381.18

Wisconsin and California led the way with the greatest number of Pet Parties in May. Pennsylvania and Indiana held the next greatest number of At-home Pet Parties during the month.

The top five highest producing Pet Consultants in May are listed below: 1. Christelle H. (#1112 Las Vegas, NV), 2. Lisa Z. (#959 Green Bay, WI), 3. Catherine B. (#928 Key West, FL), 4. Tara D. (#817 Danielsville, PA), and 5. Amy D. (#1027 De Pere, WI).

In May, the Best Selling Shure Pets Teams were: 1. Best in Show, 2. Pets are People Too and 3. Pawsitive Energy. (If your team is yet to be named, please email kristina.meyer@shurepets.com with your group's identity).

The Pet Consultants with the largest number of direct recruits in May is, once again,: Sandy T. (#148 Seabrook, NH). Keep up the howl-ing good work!

The top ten states with the greatest sales volume in May (three cheers for the Keystone state): 1. Pennsylvania, 2. California, 3. Wisconsin, 4. Indiana, 5. Ohio, 6. Florida, 7. New York, 8. Nevada, 9. Illinois and 10. Virginia.

The ten states with the greatest number of orders placed last month: 1. California, 2. Pennsylvania, 3. Ohio, 4. Wisconsin, 5. Illinois, 6. New York, 7. Florida, 8. Indiana, 9. New Jersey and 10. North Carolina.

Shure Pets Top Fifteen Best Selling Breeds: 1. Labrador, 2. Golden Retriever, 3. German Shepherd, 4. Rottweiler, 5. Pug, 6. Jack Russell, 7. Yorkie, 8. Dachshund, 9. Beagle, 10. Border Collie, 11. Boston Terrier, 12. Boxer, 13. Chihuahua, 14. Brittany and 15. Greyhound.

Shure Pets Stats:

• 94% of Pet Consultants are Female, 6% are Male.
• Top 10 states with the most Pet Consultants (CA, FL, OH, IL, PA, NY, MI, NJ, CO and TX).
• 51.3% of Pet Consultants have been recruited by another Pet Consultant.
• 98% of Pet Consultants have pets of their own.

"I received some of the Orange Mango Foaming Cleanser (#111) with my 'New Puppy' kit and decided to give it a try. I have to give it FIVE STARS. If you have giant dogs like my boys (full grown white Great Danes)- they are constantly dirty and it isn't easy to bathe them. Well, unless you want a bath too. I used the cleanser and cleaned around their ears and necks and chest and they just look SO good now! I cleaned their faces and spritzed them with some Stud (#120) fragrance and they just look and smell WONDERFUL!" -Tricia P.(#1199 Las Vegas, NV).

"Two years ago, [My dog, Emma] had to stay indoors at this time of year. Now, the allergies are easier to control with great food and grooming products. Emma is no longer on ANY medications! When I notice she is starting to have problems I use the Paramount Ideal Oatmeal Shampoo (#116), or to help control the inflammation caused by allergies I use the Paramount Emu Oil Shampoo (#132) and Paramount Emu Oil Spray (#133). She looks and feels great! Not only does her coat look great but my hands feel great after shampooing her! How often can you say that after shampooing your dog?" -Lisa Z. (#959 Green Bay, WI).

"I also want to share about the horse products. I sold all three products- shampoo (#130), conditioner (#131), and dressing (#137) to an avid horse person. She not only thought the size and price of the products was excellent, but she said a lot of [other] products don't live up to the claims, i.e. repel dust. She said as soon as she washed her horse, it rolled in the dirt, got up, and just shook the dirt off. She was amazed!" - Amy S. (#956 Visalia, CA).

"I have to share the success story of Bear's visit to the vet yesterday. Bear in mind, Bear is very skittish and afraid of most everything, including his vet visits. And, it was pouring down rain, another Bear scare. I applied several sprays of the soothing Baby Paw-der Spritzer (#119) an hour before we left and he got into the car and didn't shake the whole way there! Upon arrival, he got onto the scale by himself! In the examining room, he started panting, so I applied another spray. By the time his vet came in, he not only smelled baby fresh, but was NOT cowering under my chair- just lying on the floor as if he were home! Well my vet was shocked as she has prescribed Bear people [anxiety medication] for such occasions. I had planned a sales pitch having taken Cat-alogs with me, but didn't have to do any convincing!" -Susan (#1126 Fairfax, VA).

"I also want to give a big THANKS to The Pound for all the hard work they are putting in to rectify any issues. I have had the pleasure to have met with them in Chicago twice. If and when any of you meet them, you will see they are very passionate about Shure Pets and they do care about all of us." -Tracey F. (#303 Auburn, IN).

The June Featured Products of the Month are: Paramount Lemon Sunscreen/Bug Spray, Zisc and Fetch! Board Game.

Paramount Lemon Sunscreen/Bug Spray (#141) is a safe and effective pesticide-free spray with natural sunscreen. This product repels pesky insects such as flies, mosquitoes, gnats, bees, hornets, wasps, fleas, and ticks. Soybean Oil, Cottonseed and natural sunscreens have been added to this product to protect your pet from harmful UV rays. 12 oz.

Zisc (#508) is the disc with a twist. Made from the same tough dog material as the Huck and Hurley, the Zisc is fun, safe, and strikingly durable. This toy will challenge the most aggressive of breeds. Available in Fiesta Red, Key Lime Green and Baltic Blue. 9".

Fetch! Board Game (#620) challenges and truly tests your doggie sense. This entertaining board game is composed of 600 Question cards, Jumbles and True or False cards covering a wide range of subjects- all related to dogs. The categories include: Breeds, Comics, Literature, Television, Movies, Cartoons, Famous Dogs, Dogs of Famous People and Miscellaneous. Includes: 1 game board, 1 die, 6 dog figures and 50 bone-shaped tokens and the 'Doggie Bag' to hold them. Ages: Teens and up; 2 to 6 Players or Teams.

Q: Why does my cat "attack" me: A: This behavior is not a result of anger or hostility. Rather, it may be caused by a low stimulation threshold common to most cats, indicating a happy or excited feline. "Predatory-play behavior" is the name given for when your cat is found stalking at your feet. Cats have a natural instinct to hunt moving objects in the wild, and your feet are a mobile prey found in the household. Toys such as those attached to a string (Catnip Teaser #511) are helpful in preventing predatory-play behavior and still keeping your cat as happy as if he were chasing your feet.

Q: How can I prevent my dog from pulling on the leash? A: Although you may think you are the only one suffering from the arm yanking, your canine is also putting heavy amounts of pressure on its neck and windpipe. The positive reinforcement a dog receives from pulling on the leash is the faster speed both of you are now forced to travel at. To prevent the discomfort and cease the unpleasant behavior, stop in your tracks as soon as you feel your dog pull. Refusing to move until your dog has calmed down will train him/her that the only way he/she gets to walk is if it is done politely.

Q: How can I stop my pet rabbit from chewing wires around the house? A: Chewing is a rabbit's way of preventing its teeth from growing too long (their teeth grow continuously throughout their lives). The best way to prevent the chewing of household wires is to provide the rabbit with something else to chomp on, such as a piece of wood or chew toy.

1st- Carey J. (#337 Pittsburg, CA), 1st- Jennifer V. (#586 Englewood, FL), 1st- Amanda O. (#718 Germanton, NC), 1st- Melissa S. (#1031 Parkville, MD), 2nd- Kim C. (#865 Port Charlotte, FL), 4th- Adrienne V. (#52 Sapulpa, OK), 5th- Marilyn M. (#448 Buena Park, CA), 5th- Carrie B. (#1216 Williston, ND), 6th- Susanne C. (#461 Denver, CO), 7th- Wendy L. (#918 Cardington, OH), 8th- Linda F. (#562 Lakewood, CO), 8th- Donna S. (#632 Westminster, MD), 9th- Socorro H. (#399 Chicago, IL), 9th- Mindy W. (#455 Janesville, WI), 10th- Janet K. (#527 Golden, CO), 12th- Barb S. (#1130 Grand Forks, ND), 13th- Sharon C. (#975 Leesburg, OH), 14th- Cari P. (#627 Parker, CO), 14th- Karen S. (#962 Alburquerque, NM), 14th- Randi K. (#1173 Sidney, MT), 14th- Lisa M. (#1184 Cynthiana, KY), 16th- Tammy R. (#1163 Greer, SC), 17th- Lori J. (#613 Ashland, PA), 17th- Tara P. (#900 Seattle, WA), 17th- Sharon T. (#1101 Wildomar, CA), 18th- Dave L. (#531 Broadway, VA), 18th- Angel A. (#576 East Palatka), 18th- Dawn K. (#728 Greenville, IL), 18th- Deborah C. (#805 Millville, WV), 19th- Marcie G. (#592 Plainfield, IN), 19th- Tammy B. (#979 Collinsville, IL), 19th- Sue F. (#1048 Buchanan, GA), 19th- Betty M. (#1206 Layfayette, IN), 21st- Wendy B. (#986 Chesapeake, VA), 23rd- Grace S. (#557 New Castle, VA), 23rd- Sheldon M. (#338 Santa Ana, CA), 24th- Deanna M. (#486 Goodyear, AZ), 24th- Maxine H. (#862 Lancaster, CA), 25th- Liz L. (#530 Seal Beach, CA). 25th- Lisa M. (#572 Altamonte Springs, FL), 27th- Michelle G. (#522 Lancaster, NY), 27th- Zera D. (#807 Elk Grove, CA), 27th- Marsha B. (#1104 Taylors, SC), 28th- Therese O. (#730 Webster, MA), 29th- Lori S. (#638 North Prarie, WI), 29th- Laura S. (#795 Nevada, OH), 30th- Corrie R. (#851 Worthington, OH) and 30th- Jennifer C. (#1197 Aurora, CO).

Last month we asked what the purr-fect caption should be for this picture. The most creative captions are featured below:

• "I may have puppy paws, but I can drink with the big dogs!" -Susan J. (#1126 Fairfax, VA).
• "Hey Nemo, you down there still?" -Elisabeth S. (customer).
• "Here's licking to you shweetheart!" -Pamela H. (customer).

Thank you customers Mike F. and Jodi W. (Royal Oak, MI) for submitting this image of Bella.

In the 80's sitcom classic, Punky Brewster, what was the name of the Dog (Golden Retriever)?

Be the first to email info@shurepets.com with the correct answer and the winner will receive FREE Shure Pets Products! The correct answer to this issue's Bone-us Trivia will be printed in next month's Pet Gazette.

The May trivia question was: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest cat lived how many years? Although we had many responses, Marilyn H. (#908 Excelsior Springs, MO) had the quickest correct response (38) and she received a special Shure Pets prize. Good luck to everyone on winning June's trivia question!

Shure Pets apparel is available in a wide variety of items, styles and colors! Advertise your Shure Pets business everywhere you go this summer with our Tank Tops (see image), T-shirts, Aprons, Mugs, Hats and more. To order your Shure Pets items, click on the link below.

Shure Pets is a Proud Member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA).

The Direct Selling Association is the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. More than 150 companies are members of the association, including many well- known brand names.

The Association's mission is "To protect, serve and promote the effectiveness of member companies and the independent business people they represent. To ensure that the marketing by member companies of products and/or the direct sales opportunity is conducted with the highest level of business ethics and service to consumers."

The cornerstone of the Association's commitment to ethical business practices and consumer service is its Code of Ethics. Every member company pledges to abide by the Code's standards and procedures as a condition of admission and continuing membership in the Association.