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LI pet-care businesses gather to nuture a network

Quick ReadPet business operators gather for day of learning sponsored by the Long Island Pet Professionals.

Ralph Del Gatto, left, and Enno Deroos are

Photo credit: Jessica Rotkiewicz | Ralph Del Gatto, left, and Enno Deroos are co-owners of Pet Tree, a company that sells living memorials for deceased pets. They were among the pet business owners to attend a Plainview workshop of the Long Island Pet Professionals. (June 22, 2011)

About 30 trainers, pet photographers, dog-treat makers and others gathered Tuesday in Plainview to learn about business strategies and new trends for those who run pet-related businesses.

The idea of the session was to enhance professionalism and help business owners network and collaborate, said Nancy E. Hassel, a freelance public relations professional and founder of Long Island Pet Professionals,...

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