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2025
2024
Pet Product News ~ Satifying Furry Foodies October 2024
WUSA9 ~ String of burglaries impact Takoma pet store. 01 October 2024
NBC Nightly News ~ Spotlight on Tariiff's possible effects with Hally Jackson November 2024
2023
Washingtonian Magazine ~ What to Get Before You Take a Road Trip With Your Pet | Jessica Ruf 09 March 2023
Pet Business News ~ Pet Retailers Honored at Global Pet Expo | Pet Business Staff 23 March 2023
Distric Fray Magazine ~ Your Guide to Dog-Friendly DC | Jade Womack December 26, 2023
2022
Prince of Popville ~ “Get in the holiday spirit by joining the Humane Rescue Alliance for holiday photos with your pet!” | POP 01. Dec 2022
Modern Luxury DC ~ The 7 Most Luxurious Ways To Pamper Your Pooch In Washington, DC | Lindsay Garbacik 31 August 2022
District Fray Magazine ~ Independent Pet Shops to Support in the DMV | Anna Jacoby October 4, 2022
2021
The Washington Post Going Out Guide a picture-perfect way to spend the day | as told to Stephanie Williams 19 Feb 2021
2020
Pet Product News Pet Training Products are a Necessity for Pet Owners Spending More Time at Home | Sandy Chebat 05 November 2020
Locals Share Green Action The Big Bad Woof Natural Pet Food Store | Jenny Nichols 15 Sept 2020
Capitol Fire Pamper Your Pet with These DC Stores | Kate Oczypok January 21, 2020
2019
The Washington Post - Your dog’s puffy vest is about to get more expensive — along with thousands of other items hit by new tariffs | Abha Bhattarai 17 May 2019
Pet Age Magazine - Know the Ins and Outs of Your Customers | Pet Age Staff 03 April 2019
Pets+ Magazine - Pet Sustainability Pioneers | Pamela Mitchell 01 April 2019
2018
Pets+ Magazine - Pets+ LIVE! Season 2 - Episode 17: A Study in Sustainability | Candace D''Agnolo, Pet Boss Nation
Pets+ Magazine - Yes They Can! A washington DC store bucks the conventional and lead the way in sustainability. | Pamela Mitchell 01 October 2018
Pet Product News - Get Out & Play Whether they are window-shopping at the mall, hiking in the park, lounging at the coffee shop or checking in to a pet-friendly hotel, owners find that their pets are increasingly welcome in public areas. | Lizett Bond 01 May 2018
Pet Age - Clear Conscience Pet Raises $25,000 in Kiva.org Crowdlending Campaign | Pet Age Staff 13 April 2018
Pet Product News - Less is More In a market with unlimited pet food options, consumers increasingly trust the transparency and simplicity of high-quality, limited ingredient diets. | Lizett Bond | 02 January 2018
2017
Hyatttsvile Life & Times - Green Expo Offers Residents info on how to green Lives, Homes | Holly Brevig | 24 September 2017
Pet Product News – Feline Furniture Spotlights Sturdy Style | Sandy Chebat | 01 June 2017
Washingtonian – Where You Can Support Women-Owned Businesses on A Day Without a Woman |Manyun Zou | 06 March 2017
Hyattsville Times – Parking Woes Chase Away The Big Bad Woof | Allyn Waters | 24 February 2017
Pet Product News – Simply Unlimited Demand Limited-ingredient pet foods score big with consumers looking to mitigate food sensitivity issues, as well as those who value a short ingredient panel | Lizett Bond | 19 January 2017
Pet Product News – Leading the Way – Retailer of the Year for Environmental Stewardship | Lizett Bond | 18 January 2017
2016
Hyattsville Life & Times – Maryland Comptroller stops in Hyattsville on Statewide Local Business Tour | Kris Hubbard | 09 December 2016
Green America People & Planet Awards – Green Pets / People | 09 December 2016
Takoma Voice ~ New and Relocating Takoma Businesses | Bill Brown | 31 August 2016
Washington Business Journal ~ Bethesda getting a new tiny Target, Aldi opening in Alexandria and more retail news | Rebecca Cooper | 07 July 2016
Hill Now ~ Dog-Friendly Festival Planned Near Union Market Next Month | Courtney Brown | 06 July 2016
Bad Wolf DC ~ Union Market: Barkly and The Big Bad Woof Announce 2nd Annual Woodstock DC | 30 June 2016
Round Peg ~ An Epic Tale: The Birth of the Benefit Corporation | Alison Klein | 25 May 2016
2015
Hyattsville Life & Times ~ Operation Paws for Homes finds home in Hyattsville | 09 November 2015
DC Examiner ~ Big Bad Woof Yappy Hours are Back in Takoma Park | Kate McGlynn | 11 April 2015
SBDC Newsletter ~ Success Stories | Spring 2015
2014
Hyattsville Life & Times ~ Big Bad Woof adds Delivery Service | Marcel Warfield | 12 November 2014
Hyattsville Wire ~ Maryland Comptroller kicks off statewide shop local tour in Hyattsville | Caroline Selle & Rebecca Bennett | 04 Dec 2014
CNS Maryland ~ Comptroller Shopping: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot Promotes Shopping Locally | 03 Dec 2014
Pet Business – How Three Pet Retailers Celebrate the Season with Their Customers | Lindsey Wojcik | 25 November 2014
Pet Product News ~ Business Savvy: How Pet Boutiques Can Go Green | Scott Springer, MBA, & Ann Springer | 08 August 2014
Washington Blade ~ Furry Friends | Justin Peligri | 17 July 2014
43 on your Side ~ Pricey Pet Food | Jim Donovan | 08 May 2014
Voted Best of Prince George’s County 2014
CNN America ~ Gourmet Pets | Karin Caifa | 07 May 2014 (video)
The Gazette ~ Big Bad Woof set to open third location in Silver Spring | Sarah Scully | 15 January 2014
2013
Digital Journal ~ Shift Your Shopping for Good at the Big Bad Woof | PR Web | 27 November 2013
Natural Awakenings ~ Fresh Local Foods for your Dogs & Cats | Pennye Jones-Napier | November 2013
The Washington Post ~ Raw Pet Food Diet: is it right for your dog or cat? |Tarcy Krulick | August 14, 2013
Natural Awakenings ~ Complete Care for Companion Animals | Sharon Hadden | August 2013
Elevation DC ~ DC Good Summit rides wave of triple bottom line business | Rhea Kennedy | April 30, 2013
Associated Press ~ Chicken or Duck: Raw Food the Rage As Pet Food | Lee Powell ~ 14 February 2013
2012
The Washington Post ~ How a Local Attorney Became an Advocate for the National Benefit Corporations Status | Evy Mages ~ 28 December 2012
The Writers Bloc ~ The Big Bad Woof: Pet Store with a Purpose | Dylan Moroses ~ 05 December 2012
ABC News ~ Pets Lost and Found in Sandy's Wake | November 1, 2012
Pet Product News ~ Increase Sales with Cat Grooming Accessories | Sandi Cain | 17 October 2012
Luri & Wilma ~ sustainabiz | the big bad woof ~ man’s best friend with a low carbon pawprint | Michelle Goldchain ~ 03 October 2012
Matthew Lesko (video) ~ Start a Pet Supply Business and Save the World | Matthew Lesko ~ 07 September 2012
Pet Naturals of VT ~ The Big Bad Woof: A B Corporation and our Pet Store of the Month | Karin Krisher ~ 13 July 2012
BBC News Business ~ US firms put social values before big profits | Jane O-Brien ~ 20 May 2012
NOVA Dog Magazine ~ From Barn to Bowl | Pennye Jones-Napier & Carole King ~ Winter 2012
2011
Bethesda Patch ~ Living La Vida Verde | Beverly Firme ~ 28 December 2011
Natural Pet Product Merchandiser ~ No One’s Afraid of The Big Bad Woof | Angela Pham ~ December 2011
Care2 Blog ~ Holistic Options for Man’s Best Friend at The Big Bad Woof | Katie Kerr ~ 11 Nov 2011
EYA Blog ~ Knock, Knock, Big Bad Woof Comes to Hyattsville | 20 July 2011
Hyattsville Patch ~ Barking Up the Right Tree | Sarah Nemeth ~ 25 March 2011
Live Green Magazine ~ What’s for Dinner? Locally Produced and Healthy Food for your Dog & Cat | Pennye Jones-Napier ~ 28 Feb 2011
Capital Thinking ~ Special Edition: Benefit Corporations-Using the Power of Business to Create Social Good | 24 Feb 2011 (The Big Bad Woof interview is the 4th segment)
The Kojo Nnamdi Show (WAMU 88.5, Washington DC) ~ Corporations for Good (Transcript) with Julie Paez of The Big Bad Woof; Melissa Carter of the UMD Smith School of Business; & Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20 in Montgomery County, MD.
To Listen to the show on Corporations for Good click here. Originally recorded 17 Feb 2011.
BBC World Service ~ Daily Business: not for profit | 15 Feb 201
Bethesda Patch ~ Pet Shops Go Green | Beverly Firme 07 February 2011
The Washington Post ~ 15 Firms Take Advantage of New Maryland Law Establishing ‘Benefit’ Corporations | Danielle Douglas ~ 23 January 2011
2010
Takoma Park Patch ~ Takoma Parkers Enjoy Shopping in Their Pajamas | Emmi Pratt ~ Dec 5, 2010
Bethesda Patch ~ Bethesda Business Owners Discuss People, Planet, and Profit During Panel on Benefit Corporations ~ Nov 18 2010
Francorp ~ Big Bad Woof President Julie Paez Awarded SmartCEO’s ECO CEO Award ~ Nov 11 2010
Pet Product News ~ BBWoof Becomes a Benefit Corporation ~ Nov 8, 2010
Washington Examiner ~ Eco-essentials for your Pet | Jenny Rough ~ August 8, 2010
NOVADog Magazine ~ green dog good dog | Juliet Farmer ~ Spring 2010
Truth About Pet Food ~ Meet An Independent Pet Store Owner | Susan Thixton April 8, 2010
Pet Product News ~ Getting the Upper Hand with POS Systems: Retailers find that good point-of-sale units make their lives easier | Ann Springer and Scott Springer, MBA
9 News Now ~ Doggie Diapers and Tips for Starting your Own Business | Jessica Doyle ~ 19 March 2010
Washington City Paper ~ Area Woman Brings Raw Food Diet to Pets | Will Sommer ~ 25 January 2010
2009
Flavor Magazine ~ Flavor Holiday Favorites Photos by Sarah Cramer Shields ~ 14 December 2009
Washingtonian Magazine ~ Holiday Treats for Pets ~ By Gwendolyn Purdom ~ December 2009
The Washington Post Express ~ Paw & Order: Accessories for the Modern Pet by Katie Knorovsky ~ September 18, 2009
The Gazette Montgomery County – Children, adult events this weekend at Pyramid Atlantic by Jason Tomassini and Jeremy Arias ~ Wednesday, Sept 16, 2009
Biz Buzz / Takoma Voice – Who Let the Dogs Out? by Elizabeth Brinkama ~ Sunday, March 15, 2009
2008
The Examiner.com ~ Takoma’s ‘The Big Bad Woof’ Offers Howlin’ Good Deals by Laura Bogart, Baltimore Pet Services Examiner ~ December 31st, 2008
Pet Style News ~ A Step Above the Carbon Pawprint by By Scott Springer, MBA, and Ann Springer ~ August 2008
Takoma Voice ~ To Franchise or Not to Franchise by Elizabeth Brinkama ~ June 2008
The Washington Post ~ Nine Lives, With the Bills to Match by Nancy Trejos ~ June 1, 2008
Pet Style News ~ Patriotic Pet Products Are Hot This Year by Scott & Ann Springer ~ June 2008
Financial Times ~ Community Warmth in the Hippiehood by Holly Yeager ~ Jan 12, 2008
2007
Takoma Silver Spring Voice ~ Dreaming of a Green Christmas ~ December 2007
Fox News ~ New Market for BioDegradable Kitty Litter ~ Sept. 21, 2007
USAToday ~ Pet-food industry feels side effects of recall ~ July 11, 2007
Associated Press ~ Creature Feature: Pet Owners Continue to Worry About Safe Food by Linda Lombardi ~ July 10, 2007
Video NBC 4 ~ Many Pet Owners Move To Organic Pet Food – Move Comes After Several Pet Food Recalls. Many pet owners have switched to organic pet foods following a massive recall. ~ April 10, 2007
NBC4 News – Going Green ~ Pet Food Concerns Prompt Switch To Organic Food – Experts: Organic Food Will Save Pet Owners Money On Vet Bills ~ April 10, 2007
2006
PR Newswire ~ The Big Bad Woof is on Its Way to the Washington Animal Rescue League ~ June 6, 2006
The Washington Post ~ Arts & Living section, Sunday Source – May 21, 2006
Washington Business Journal ~ Pet Lovers Ready Second Store Inside Animal Shelter by Erin Killian ~ May 5 – 11, 2006
Takoma Silver Spring Voice – Local Pet Scene Waggin Strong by Robin Tierney ~ May 2006
Washingtonian Magazine – named one of the area’s top picks for pet supply stores and grooming ~ February 2006
2005
PPBOnline – The Big Woof by Cherri Gann, Associate Editor ~ December 2005
The Gazette Montgomery County – Small Businesses Banding Together by Sean Penn ~ Wednesday, December 5, 2005
The Gazette Montgomery County – Black Friday Shopping Without the Hustle by Sean Penn & Erin Uy ~ Wednesday, November 30, 2005
PGSPCA Newsletter / Heads & Tails – Fall/Winter 2005 – Page 7
The Gazette Takoma Park – Takoma’s Big Bad Woof shop keeps pets’ tails wagging by Janice Flynn ~ Wednesday, July 13, 2005
DC North Newspaper – The Big Bad Woof, Dog and Man’s Best Friend by Mandy McAnally ~ July 2005
DC Style Magazine – LITC Unleashed “Takoma Gets Greener” ~ July / August 2005 by Piper Fogg
Takoma Voice Newspaper ~ health + wellness section ~ July 2005
Takoma Voice Newspaper ~ The Big Bad Woof by Julie Wiatt ~ April 2005 edition
The Washington Post Blog – Going Out Gurus by Anne ~ 04/06/2005
The Washington Post Blog – Reader Reviews
Other News
The Gazette ~ Council denounces battery-cage farming ~ October 11, 2006