Shure Pets, our signature At-Home Pet Parties, Fundraisers and our unique product line were recently featured in ABC's Good Morning America, Cat Fancy Magazine and Dog Fancy Magazine Websites, ABC Cleveland, CBS local affiliates including (Albany, Albuquerque, Dallas, Eugene, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Hartford, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Sacramento, Salt Lake City and New York City) and and Quick and Simple Magazine. Good Morning America described our business model as an "At-Home shopping trend for dogs and a new twist on a Tupperware party that combines two of America's favorite pastimes - throwing at-home shopping parties and spoiling pets." Quick and Simple described Shure Pets as a "popular business" and to "Party on". 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, October 3 and
• Tuesday, November 7.

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 open for all Pet Consultants and
• The 4th Tuesday is now scheduled for our newly formed Leadership Committee.

Grrr-eat Start Program: Through our Grrr-eat Start Program for our New Pet Consultant Puppies: In the first ten days of your business, if you sell $500 of Shure Pets products and book two upcoming Pet Parties (within the upcoming 30 days), you will earn a $75.00 credit towards any Shure Pets products and/or business supplies. Additionally, if you sell $1,200 of Shure Pets products and directly recruit one person, or more, in the first thirty days of your business, you will earn a Shure Pets T-shirt (small ? x-large) and cap. The ten or thirty days start on the day that you receive your ?New Puppy on the Block? Starter Kit.

Kathryn H. (#645 Oshkosh, WI) and her husband, Mike, are the proud parents of a ?little? (99 lb.) girl Rockie. She is a three and a half year-old purebred Black Labrador they got from a breeder when she was nine weeks old. Kathryn states, "A more appropriate name could be Shadow as she follows me around everywhere I go!"

"I heard about Shure Pets one morning during the National News portion of our Local News where they were showing a Pet Party. I saw this shortly after we found out that Rockie needed to have ACL surgery, which was going to cost thousands of dollars. I had had many friends ask me to join their teams with other Direct Sales Companies but I did not want to get into a situation where I could be competing against them. I heard about Shure Pets and thought it would be a great opportunity to get out of the house, be around other pet lovers and maybe even make some money to offset the cost of her surgery. I signed up as a Consultant in July 2005."

"Within a couple of months of signing up, my team, Pets are People Too, grew dramatically after the Woman?s Day article and another that was picked up locally from the Associated Press. I?ve enjoyed working with my team members and helping them get their businesses started. While I don?t have as much time to devote as I would like, I?d like to keep building my team so more pets get to experience our wonderful products!"

"Thus far, I have made some great new friendships and am so grateful to The Pound and other Pet Consultants for being supporting, receptive and responsive when I?ve posed questions either by email, phone or chat board. I?ve enjoyed using the products on Rockie. I think my favorite is the Paw Balm (#129). As a puppy, we taught her to give us hugs by putting her paws on our shoulders! She is currently getting the Dental Support Sprinkles (#222) which are working well at keeping her teeth looking AWESOME since she hates having her teeth brushed!"

"I started out by hosting an open house and inviting family and friends to come check out my new adventure! I was then able to use the hostess credits to build my inventory for more parties. I have been most successful following leads from the Shure Pets team. I try to approach the leads in a totally pressure-free manor but let them know how excited I am to meet them and their pets. I also tell them of the great products we have and that I really want to show them what I have in my inventory. I have worked some Expos of various sizes. I make sure to keep any info I get on potential customers and every couple months email or mail them something; product info, invite to an open house, etc. to keep them seeing the Shure Pets name. I?ve heard it said that some people need 5-10 exposures to something before they are ready to buy."

"I was fortunate this summer to be able to attend the 2006 Jam-fur-ree. It was great to see The Pound staff again and meet other consultants I have emailed with on the chat board. I enjoyed getting new ideas on how to market the business and get new customers. It truly was energizing to be in such an excited environment. Now I just wish I could make time to get out there and act on all the great ideas we got! I look forward to being a part of Shure Pets as it matures and becomes bigger and better!"

The above image is of Kathryn with Rockie.

Featured in this picture is a Pet Party thrown by Pet Consultant Bonnie D. (#508 Gladstone, OR). Pet Parties are a fun and unique way to learn about the Shure Pets product line in the comfort of your own home- while sampling the products on yourself and your companion animals - all among your friends. To host an ulti-mutt Pet Party, please contact your local Pet Consultant. Regarding this image, Bonnie states, "[At this Pet Party] there were 10 dogs there, 2 of them deaf Great Danes, both white...Isn't this a FUN job? I just can't stop smiling today!"

The top five highest producing Pet Consultants in August are listed below: 1. Gale W. (#312 Cincinnati, OH), 2. Julie B. (#1073 North Richland Hills, TX), 3. Shelley B. (#938 Crofton, MD), 4. Claire H. (#1328 Haledon, FL) and 5. Bonnie D. (#508 Gladstone, OR).

The Pet Consultant with the largest number of direct recruits in August is: Sandy T. (#148 Seabrook, NH). Bow-wow Sandy; keep up the howl-ing good work!

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): Beverly W. (#651 Allenstown, NH) $2,000.00 and Rob M. (#194 Hunlock Creek, PA) $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.

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.

Fast Stats - Source: APPMA

• Eight of ten owned cats are spayed or neutered. .
• Twenty percent of owned cats were adopted from an animal shelter.
• Thirteen percent of dog owners own three or more dogs.
• There are an equal number of female and male dogs owned in the United States, but there are more female cats (51%) than male cats (49%) owned in the United States.

Pictured is our "Pet of the Month" Sammy with the Jumbo Bone (#525J) submitted to us by Judy M. (#1142 Granger, IN). 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.

?Just wanted to pass this along. I placed a party order yesterday to the Pound... UPS brought everything to me except three items (shipping from another locale) to my door TODAY!!! Now THAT is a turnaround time I want to brag about. Way to go Pound!! -Judy M. (#1142 Granger, IN).

?Hello Everyone, We are all back or will be soon from the Jam-fur-ee. What a great weekend had by all. It was so great to get to know everyone and put names and faces together. The Pound did an exceptional job!! Thank you Andrew, David, Kristina and Sara!! We learned a lot and covered a lot of issues. The Pound has great things coming to all of us in the upcoming year!. Some quick facts for everyone: The Pound celebrated its three year anniversary on September 1st!! We are also close to having 1,300 Consultants!!! How far we have come in such a short time! Now as the Pound taught us ?Let?s Take Flight?, and watch our business grow! I hope everyone has a great day!!? - Deanna M. (#486 Goodyear, AZ).

"I found doing my first Pet Party lots of fun. Everyone enjoyed it and they enjoyed this different kind of party." -Audrey L. (#729 Bay City, MI).

"Shure Pets is really a lot of fun." -Shelley B. (#938 Crofton, MD).

"I received the [Shure Pets] products and they are great. I'm really enjoying the Stud Spritz (#120). The dogs smell great." -Chris P. (Customer).

"Thank you for all your help. Shure Pets is a really great organization and I am excited to be a part of it! Everyone at "The Pound" is a lot of help!" - Tricia W. (#1217 Black Creek, WI).

"One of my customers ordered the Purr-sonalized Pet Portrait (#616) in the Cat-alog. It came back and she was thrilled about it - she called me to see it. It was outstanding! Awesome! Unbelievable!...I couldn't rave enough about the artist's work. My customer was more than satisfied." -Sharon B. (#1038 Green Bay, WI).

The September Featured Products of the Month are: Paramount Hooray Spray, Glass Creations and Pet Pocket.

Paramount Hooray Spray (#139): This Anti- Shed, Anti-itch and Anti-Static Spray decreases non- seasonal shedding and itching of your pet?s coat. Additionally, it aids in the removal of static electricity, allowing for easier combing and brushing. It contains natural oils to aid in the relief of itching and scratching due to dry skin while strengthening and conditioning the coat. 12 oz.

Glass Creations (#758): Dazzle and delight customers of all ages. All Glass Creations use unique, liquid glass stains, along with a leading compound, and are expertly hand crafted and framed in oak. Only the finest quality materials are used. These works of art are affordable beauty to your home. Choose from over 100 breeds. 13.5" x 16.5".

Pet Pocket (#825): Pet Pocket transports your small companion animals (under 25 lbs) in a black mesh vest style carrier. It allows you to keep your pets safe and snug next to your heart. Shoulder straps are padded and cross in the back for added comfort. Available in small (for pets 0-9 lbs.), medium (for pets 10-19 lbs.) and large (for pets 20- 25 lbs.) sizes.

Why are raisins and grapes toxic for dogs? Grapes and raisins can cause acute renal (kidney) failure in dogs and cats. It is not known what exact substance in the grapes or raisins causes renal failure; currently researchers speculate that it is a toxin produced by mold present in some batches. Dogs seem to be particularly sensitive, but the toxic dose has not been determined yet. Therefore, veterinary toxicologists recommend that you do not feed your pet any grapes or raisins. Treatment for grape or raisin ingestion includes decontamination and intravenous fluids for 48 hours or greater.

Why does my kitty love the kitchen faucet? If you have noticed that your feline gets excited over a running faucet, this is not uncommon. There is an attraction towards the running water, the smell, and seeing it (multiple senses are stimulated). Vets advise owners to change water frequently. When water is sitting out for long periods of time, more bacteria gathers in the dish, and this which is not healthy for the animal to consume.

What is the average lifespan for a bird? Birds of all kinds can live for many years. Some can even be expected to outlive humans. Research has shown that because birds typically eat bird seed for most of their lives, along with other common fruits and vegetables, they are generally healthier. The life span of any animal is dependent on their lifestyle, food and amount of exercise they receive, just like humans.

Pet Consultant Jam-fur-ee Conference: Shure Pets held its second annual Pet Consultant Conference (Jam-fur-ee) the weekend of August 18- 20 in Chicago. Pet Consultants attended from all over the U.S., from New Hampshire and North Carolina to Oregon and California. The conference was an action packed weekend with activities, entertainment, speakers, meals and awards. Additionally, some new initiatives were officially introduced:

New Requirements to stay Active (Starting October 1, 2006) Beginning on October 1, it will change to $200 in sales every three months to remain active. Being inactive will result in no downline commission but you will still be able to place orders for yourself. This $200 in sales every three months is a rolling time frame (i.e. have you placed $200 worth of orders in the last three months from today?) The goal of this change is to lead to more Pet Parties and more rewards for active Pet Consultants. We want Pet Consultants to focus on both Pet Parties and recruiting and we feel that Pet Consultant leaders will be more effective if they conduct more Pet Parties themselves. This $200 minimum every three months is an easy, reasonable goal (remember, the average Pet Party size is $394.87)

Think Pink Campaign Beginning on September 15, our Orange Mango Foaming Cleanser is going to have a new pink label for the remainder of September and all of October (item #111Pink). 50 cents from every bottle sold will go towards Breast Cancer Research. The regular Orange Mango Foaming Cleanser (#111) will remain available during this period as well.

Ulti-mutt Product Invention Contest Shure Pets is looking for new, unique products to put in future Cat-alogs. If you, or someone you know, has created a pet product and would like to have it sold under the Shure Pets name, tell them to visit http://www.shurepets.com/invention.html and complete the entry form. Entries must be received by February 28, 2007.

Human Health Insurance Human Health Insurance for Pet Consultants is now available The goal is to offer Health Insurance to help make Shure Pets a full time option/career for more Pet Consultants. Please visit http://pro4.us/shurepets.htm (or click on the link below) for more information.

Pet Insurance Guest Speaker, Jack Stephens DVM, from Pet's Best Insurance spoke regarding Pet Insurance. Beginning this week, Shure Pets will offer Pet Insurance to both our Pet Consultants and their customers. Our new Pet Insurance is currently available in the following states: Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Georgia. It should be available in all 50 states by the end of 2006. Shure Pets and Pets Best are joining together to offer a 20% discount for Pet Consultants and a 10% discount for all Pet Consultant customers. The following link appears on all Pet Consultant replicated and portal websites: http://www.petsbest.com/landing/shurepets.aspx Customers, you will be asked to enter in your Shure Pets Consultant ID. to receive a quote. Pet Consultants, please call Steve Gardner at 877- 738-7237 ext. 311 anytime to enroll yourself into the policy or if you have any questions regarding your policy or one of your customer?s policies.

Awards Ceremony: Ulti-mutt Sales Award- Total retail sales since last Jam-fur-ee. Winner: Gale Wulker. (#312 Cincinnati, OH). Leader of the Pack- Most Recruits. Winner: Sandy T. (#148 Seabrook, NH). Purr-fect Attitude- Held pawsitive attitude throughout career. Winner: Deanna M. (#486 Goodyear, AZ). Bark Back to the Community Award- Give back to the community through fundraisers. Winner: Mary O. (#462 Lewis Center, OH). Dream Team Award- Team Sales the highest in last year- Winner: Sandy T. (#148 Seabrook, NH). Congradulations to all the Winners!!

We look forward to seeing everyone at next year's Jam-fur-Event!

The above picture is of award winners Sandy T., Deanna M. and Gail W. along with Shure Pets Founder Andrew Shure.

"Dog Canyon" was named by an early traveler who found a dog guarding an oxen-drawn wagon in the canyonous area. Where is Dog Canyon located?

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 August trivia question was: Name the breed that was originally known as the "Rothbury Terrier". Although we had many responses, Patti S. (#472 Plaistow, NH) had the quickest correct response (Bedlington Terrier) and she received a special Shure Pets prize. Good luck to everyone on winning September'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 Autumn with our Hoodies, T-shirts, Long Sleeve Shirts, Aprons, Mugs, Hats and more. To order your Shure Pets items, click on the link below.

Shure Pets is a proud and active Member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) and their committees.

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.