GoPetFriendly.com & Petopia.tv Join Forces to Benefit Pet Lovers

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 15, 2010 -
Two of America’s hottest online pet-enthusiast businesses - GoPetFriendly.com (GPF) and Petopia.tv - have formed a strategic alliance to help spread the word about their unique services to pet lovers.

Through the alliance, GoPetFriendly.com (http://www.gopetfriendly.com) and Petopia.tv  (http://www.petopia.tv/) will provide a richer online experience for their pet communities by providing access to resources, unique and inspiring pet videos, news, blogs and more.  Both GPF and Petopia.tv share a deep passion for animals and a commitment to help inspire people to include pets in their lives.

As the Humane Society reports that 39% of U.S. households own at least one dog and an additional 39% own at least one cat, it’s no wonder that pets are increasingly viewed and treated as members of families.

GPF, founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife team Amy & Rod Burkert, is the only source of up-to-date pet policies for more than 4,000 pet-friendly campgrounds and RV parks and more than 20,000 hotels and B&Bs throughout the U.S. and Canada. After experiencing pure frustration trying to book their own pet-friendly trips, the Burkerts left their successful business appraisal firm behind and started an online pet travel business. They connect people who love to travel with their furry friends with the businesses that will make their travel experiences not only exceptional but also easy to plan and manage.  

Animal lovers can use GPF to find places to go and things to do with their pets, including restaurants, beaches, wineries, shopping centers, off-leash dog parks and much more. GPF provides detailed hotel pet policies at a great price, because GoPetFriendly links up with the leading reservation sites, and their unique Road Trip planner makes planning a trip a breeze.

“Joining forces with Petopia.tv, is a win-win for our online pet community as they will now have access to a whole host of new resources and content, including pet videos, reviews and interviews,” said Amy Burkert.  

For more information on GoPetFriendly.com, visit GoPetFriendly.com or connect GPF on their blog, Twitter and Facebook.


Petopia.tv is a Web TV show dedicated to pets and the people who love them.  
Founded by two self-confessed pet-aholics, who also happen to have extensive experience in broadcast journalism, Petopia.tv’s content is focused on fun and informative segments that are written and produced by Michelle Brubaker and Nina Jimenez and designed to inspire laughter and explore the magic of the human-animal bond, as well as connect the pet loving community. At Petopia.tv, the news is unleashed and will keep you tuning in for more!

Along with Petopia.tv produced videos, the site connects with its audience through an interactive format, featuring viewer submitted photos, videos and reviews of their favorite pet places, products and services. For pet owners whose furry friend may need a little direction, Petopia.tv’s Trainer on Call section will answer questions and provides the latest information on keeping pets healthy and happy.  

“Pets make the world a better place and provide endless entertainment, while teaching us important life lessons,” says Petopia.tv Co-Owner Michelle Brubaker. “We are excited to partner with GoPetFriendly.com and provide our community with pet travel information at their fingertips.”  


Based in San Diego, California, Petopia.tv’s weekly videos, blogs, regular contests and user submitted content is available worldwide. www.petopia.tv