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Why do dogs like to fetch? And what makes a good fetch toy? Read on to learn about the best ball toy for playing fetch with your pup! (Spoiler alert: it’s Project Hive’s Looped Ball toy!

Project Hive Pet Company is the proud winner of two dog toy innovation awards! In 2025, we received Pet Age’s Vanguard innovation award for the Hive Zoomer dog toy launcher, and Pet Insight honored our Hive Disc with the innovation award in the category of Lick Mats—because it’s both a super gliding disc and a lick mat!

The Co-Founders of Project Hive Pet Company talk to Lonny Goldsmith, editor of TC Jewfolk and host of Who the Folk Podcast about their bee-saving mission, what it’s like to work as a husband-and-wife team, and some of the challenges of running a small business in the pet industry today. The interview took place in May, 2025. Here’s the audio version; the transcript has been slightly edited for clarity.

Dogs love their treats, but how do dog parents choose which ones are best? Here are five reasons why vegetarian dog treats are the right choice for you and your pup.

For dogs, the nose knows best. For blind or visually impaired pups, playtime can sometimes become frustrating or less engaging if toys are hard to locate or track. That’s where scented dog toys come in. Here are the five key benefits of scented dog toys for vision-impaired dogs, tips for choosing scented dog toys, and why retailers should stock scented dog toys in their aisles.

The Nature Conservancy is one of the world’s largest and most influential environmental nonprofits. While they don’t always call out pollinators specifically (though they often do!), their land conservation and biodiversity efforts have a tremendous positive impact on pollinators. We recently connected with two of their science experts and wanted to share what we learned!

We’ll say it again: Project Hive’s mission is to save the bees. And thankfully, we’re not alone! Learn about how Trust for Public Land, in its efforts to conserve land for people to enjoy the outdoors, also works to restore habitat for pollinators. 

Project Hive Pet Company has released its second annual Impact Report. In it, we talk about our impact on habitat in North America as well as our carbon emissions. Wondering how a small business like ours measures its carbon footprint? Read more to learn more!

We are thrilled to launch our innovative, USA-made Hive Zoomer dog toy launcher and compatible Looped Toys! Here’s our press release that went out today, and here it is on our site for those of you that want to read about in our blog.

This Pet Food Industry Trending podcast came out exactly two years ago (June 7, 2022) as Episode 10, in answer to host Lindsay Beaton’s excellent question: “How can those in the pet food industry properly navigate their sustainability business plans?” In revisiting it, it’s still relevant today. Take a listen here or read the transcript below!

Dogs love to chew, but choosing the best chew toy for your dog can be overwhelming. And if you’re concerned about the environment, what’s the best chew toy material for your pup? It may depend on your criteria: price, durability, whether it floats, if it’s made in the USA. As a Certified B Corp trying to make a difference for our planet, we’ve taken a deeper dive into the pros and cons of the various options on the market for dog chew toys, particularly the differences between TPE and natural rubber.

One year ago, Project Hive Pet Company joined the community of over 7,000 certified B Corps companies. Becoming a Certified B Corp is a process that requires transparency and authenticity, so we are proud to release our first annual Impact Report. But what is an Impact Report?

If you’ve been following our blog (or know anything about Project Hive Pet Company), you know our mission is to save the bees. We relish the opportunity to highlight some of the wonderful nonprofits working to save bees in various ways. Read on to learn about Pollinator Partnership, a San Francisco, CA-based organization dedicated to the health of all kinds of pollinating animals.

Project Hive Pet Company is buzzing with excitement about our new Peanut Butter Spreadable Dog Treat! Its handy grab-and-go pouch can be kneaded and squeezed onto our Hive Dog Toys, and it doesn't need refrigeration! Learn more about why we launched it, what you can do with it, and its three simple ingredients.

Project Hive Pet Company isn’t the only organization on a mission to save the bees. Many nonprofit organizations are doing their part to support one of the most important species on the planet. Read on to learn about a super cool organization in our own backyard: the University of Minnesota Bee Lab.

Project Hive Pet Company's mission is to save the bees. Thankfully, we're not alone in this crucial endeavor. There are so many wonderful bee advocacy organizations working hard to improve the health of our planet, we decided to highlight some of them on our blog. Read on to learn more about the Xerces Society.

Project Hive Pet Company’s mission is to save the bees, and we’ve partnered with The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund to plant healthy habitat in the United States. When we expanded into Canada, Canadians wanted to know: How Does Project Hive Pet Company help save bees in Canada? We stepped up to the challenge and are excited to announce our partnership with The Canadian Honey Council!

When most people hear about bees, they think of honey. But the honey bee is only one of roughly 20,000 bee species in the world, and it's not native to the United States. Did you know that there are over 4,000 native bee species in the US? Read on to learn more about the differences between native bees and honey bees and how you can support native bees in your backyard.

Bees have been touted as the most important species on the planet. Right now, it's winter, and it's cold. In much of the United States, there are no flowers to feed the bees. Do honey bees hibernate? How do they survive in the winter?

Did you know that the part of dogs' brains devoted to analyzing smells is 40 times greater than that of humans? Dogs engage with the world through their sense of smell, so pet parents must provide enriching and engaging experiences. Read more about this important yet often neglected olfactory sense.

Project Hive Pet Company is buzzing with excitement: we are B Corp Certified! Learn why we pursued this vital certification and why we think this movement is the bee’s knees.

With records amount of snow this winter, it's important to know about dog safety. Read on to learn about the dangers snow and ice pose to your dog and the precautions you can take to help keep your dog safe.

More than ever, individual consumers across the country and the globe are demanding more sustainable and environmentally-friendly products and services. Unfortunately, understanding companies' complex (and sometimes vague) environmental claims regarding their products and manufacturing processes can be confusing. So what is left for people who want to make informed decisions and support businesses committed to a carbon-free future? Read on!

The founders of Project Hive Pet Company—Jim Schifman and his wife, Melissa Rappaport Schifman—have very different yet complementary business backgrounds. But they share a vision to help make our planet more sustainable. Read about their story and find out what saving bees has to do with dogs!

Project Hive Pet Company is in business to save the bees. The more dog toys and treats we sell, the more bees we can save! Our partnership with 1% for the Planet ensures that our donations are legitimate—no greenwashing here! Plus, we love Yvon Chouinard. Read this post to learn more about why 1% for the Planet is so awesome.

Dog toys are unregulated, and many of them contain harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates. Use this guide to ensure your dog toys are not toxic and keep your dog safe and healthy.

Does your dog love to collect sticks on their daily walks? Learn why dogs like sticks, the potential risks of sticks for your dog, and safe alternatives your dog will love.

Is your dog bored and frustrated inside during the winter? Read our fun indoor enrichment ideas for your dog, including dog enrichment toys, DIY activities, and more.

Do you know how to disinfect your dog's toys? Prevent the spread of germs and extend the lifespan of their toys with these helpful cleaning tips.

We depend upon bees for so many things that bring joy and comfort to our lives: cotton, coffee, flowers, berries—about 1/3 of our food supply needs bees for pollination! We can all do something to help save the bees. But transforming your lawn into wildflowers does so much more! This blog post teaches how transforming your lawn into wildflowers can enhance your health, wealth, and soul.

Looking for another reason to buy Made-in-the-USA products? This article, written by our fabulous summer intern Zachary Yablon, tells us why it's important to support companies who manufacture their products in the United States. Be part of the movement to purchase with a purpose!

Why does non-GMO food matter for us and our pets? How do you achieve Non-GMO Project Verification? Read about Project Hive Pet Company’s journey and why it’s important.

Why are bees the most important species on the planet? It's not just about honey. It's about our food supply. Read on to learn about how we can help save our hardworking friends!