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News - November 2009
11/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Online Scam Targets Pet Lovers (WGRZ-TV Buffalo)
A warning for internet users: an online scam targeting pet-lovers is circulating the web, and it could cost you more than a new pet. Eric and Amanda Potcovick fell victim to the scam earlier this month.
11/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week - Nov. 29, 2009 (The Sharon Herald)
Honey is a female calico who is a very friendly lap cat and good with other cats. She’s vaccinated and spayed. She’s available for adoption from Cat Landers, West Middlesex. For information, call 724-528-1701. Lil’ Rascals Pet Grooming in Hermitage will give Honey a free grooming.
11/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet shop owners must attend class (AsiaOne)
From Jan 2010, pet shop owners are required to attend a compulsory pet care and management course. Shop owners will learn about regulatory requirements, animal care and management, occupational health and safety, and business ethics and management.
11/29/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Move on the cards for pet food firm (Daventry Today)
A PET food manufacturer based in Crick is looking for an alternative site. Butcher’s Pet Care, which has operated from its village location since 1982, has already received outline planning permission for a new site in Coventry.
11/29/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week 11/28/09 (Casa Grande Dispatch)
The Valley Humane Society’s featured pet this week is one of several gentle and beautiful housecats. The society’s shelter is located on Trekell Road just north of Interstate 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Other pets ready for adoption can be seen on the society’s Web site: www.vhs.petfinder.com. The city of Casa Grande/Animal Care & Adoption ...
11/29/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week Playful Luna looks for love (Lake County News-Sun)
Why would someone just keep a tiny dog like me as a yard dog? Once they couldn't care for me any longer, Save-A-Pet took me in. While my family said I was good with their 4-year old kid, I have been rather skittish here and would most probably do better in an adult home only. I am not immediately comfortable with strangers and need some time to feel comfortable -- hint, hint: a few treats always ...
11/28/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Don't get your pet a toxic toy for the holidays (The Oregonian)
If you're getting ready to shop for your pet, check this new online database first. Some toys, beds and collars contain lead and other dangerous toxins. Most surprisingly, perhaps: tennis balls for dogs are much more likely to be laced with lead than tennis balls for tennis players.
11/28/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week: Hooper (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)
Meet Hooper, our Pet of the Week, a lab mix. He belongs to Kelly and Frank Cates. "Often if you pass by our house you will see him sitting out front on the driveway. We rescued him through lab rescue two years ago. He is one of the friendliest dogs around; however due to his size, he can be a little intimidating - a gentle giant. Like all labs he likes to swim in the lake and play with other ...
11/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Contribute To LCACC Pet Pantry (Leesburg Today)
For the fifth year, Loudoun County Animal Care and Control is hosting a Pet Pantry in conjunction with the Holiday Coalition to provide donated pet food and supplies to families in need during the holiday season.
11/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet squirrel saved, sent to rehab (WWLP Springfield)
One Springfield family saved their pet squirrel after it fell out of a tree. Kim Canning is an animal person. Her family of four has three dogs, a cat, a bird, a giant snake, and a baby squirrel! Kim’s husband heard it fall from a tree in their yard late one night.
11/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Nevada’s Mewdy Blue nominated for Pet Hall of Fame (Nevada Journal)
For the past 12 years, the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) has been honoring pets from all over Iowa in a Pet Hall of Fame. Among the nominated pets for 2010 is Mewdy Blue, an award-winning show cat raised and cared for by Nevada resident Andrea Dorn. Mewdy has been nominated to the “Professional” category, which honors show and service animals.
11/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Black Friday big for retail vet care, pet gift-giving (USA Today)
Whether you realize it or not, veterinary medicine is retail fare. Why else would we vets spend oodles on foot-trafficked real estate, declare multi-pet discounts in Yellow Page ads and proclaim the superiority of our puppy packages in local publications?
11/26/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
New online pet e-tail venture aims for top (Scoop.co.nz)
Pet owners are spoilt for choice this Christmas with the launch of the country’s newest online pet supply company, MyPetShop.co.nz providing internet shoppers with the largest pet supply range in the country with over 1500 products .
11/26/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club Sponsors Pet Remembrance Tree (The Kitsap Sun)
GIG HARBOR —Most people who’ve ever owned a pet will probably agree that animals can play an important role in their lives.The Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club agrees. They’ve come up with a way to honor local pets and, at the same time, raise money for a worthy cause.It’s called a Pet Remembrance Tree.“During this holiday season, people can remember a favorite pet with a light on the Pet Remembrance ...
11/26/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet sitter neglected dog (Business Examiner)
others also read... I went through a terrible experience with a pet sitter I had at my home for four days. My dog was under vet care with chronic bronchitis.
11/25/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet lovers save 800 cats from dinner table in N China's Tianjin (People's Daily)
More than 800 cats, locked up in rows of iron cages in a store in northern China's Tianjin municipality, would have been transported to Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and slaughtered had it not been for about 30 residents who rallied for nearly 24 hours, negotiating with the trader and police, to free the animals Tuesday. Pet lovers and animal welfare volunteers started pouring into a ...
11/25/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet monkey in Indiana attacks infant (UPI)
LA PORTE, Ind., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A pet monkey in Indiana, one of the few states allowing monkeys to be kept as pets without a permit, attacked a 10-month-old baby, officials said.
11/24/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Dear Abby | Animal lovers blast grandma who abandoned children’s pet (The Kansas City Star)
D EAR ABBY: I am writing in regard to the letter from “On the Fence in Nevada” (whose mother-in-law dumped her grandchildren’s cat on the side of the road). I work as an animal safety officer for the sheriff’s office, and I also volunteer for a local animal nonprofit. There has been an increase in pet dumping as the economy has worsened. While the information you offered was accurate, there are ...
11/24/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Rash of Pet Poisonings (WPSD Local 6 Paducah)
Vienna, Ill. -- A series of animal poisonings is striking fear in a local community. Pet owners are afraid their animal could be next. "It's a very cruel, very inhumane thing for someone to do something like this,"said Tammy Bebout after watching her cats die.
11/23/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet photos with Santa (The Goshen Chronicle)
Warwick Warwick Valley Humane Society will hold its “Pet Photos with Santa” fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, at 48 Public Works Drive (off Kings Highway) in Warwick.
11/23/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Top dog is featured in pet calendar (The Sierra Vista Herald)
By Dana Cole Herald/Review No descr SIERRA VISTA — Bailey, a two-time Pet Idol winner, is in the limelight again. Pet Idol is an annual event co-sponsored by the city of Sierra Vista and the Herald/Review on behalf of the local animal shelter, Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, 6799 E. Highway 90. Bailey, a 2 1/2 year-old Shih Tzu owned by Gin Williamson-Cruz and Richard Cruz of Sierra Vista ...
11/23/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Gov’s Wife Launches Pet Project (This Day)
Wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Clara Chime, yesterday formally launched her pet-project, Child and Mother Empowerment (CHIME) with the distribution of sewing machines and grinding machines worth several millions of naira to women drawn from the 17 local government areas of the state.
11/22/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Lovers' Paradise in Niles (WYTV Youngstown)
The Eastwood Expo Center is hosting the first ever Northeast Ohio Pet Expo for this area. The Pet Expo started Saturday. It's the largest of its kind between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The event offers everything from trainers to retailers, groomers and pet service specialists. Among them, animal communicator Doris Straka. She's hosting seminars and offering one-on-one sessions. "We just had ...
11/22/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Lovers' Paradise in Niles (WKBN 27 Youngstown)
The Eastwood Expo Center is hosting the first ever Northeast Ohio Pet Expo for this area. The Pet Expo started Saturday. It's the largest of its kind between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
11/22/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Aviators lend wings to pet-rescue effort (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Joe Ornato and Mimi Peberdy are taking dog rescues to new heights. The couple flew Wolfie in their light plane from Roxboro, N.C., to Chesterfield County Airport yesterday, where another pilot picked up the German shepherd mix and transported her to New Jersey on her way to her new home in Massachusetts. “The reason is to help a family get a really wonderful pet,“ Ornato said, “and keep an ...
11/22/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
The 10 Funniest Missing Pet Signs Of All Time (PHOTOS) (The Huffington Post)
It's always sad when your pet runs off, especially if he has giant balls or is a rodent masquerading as a cat. While we hope all the pets found their ways to safe homes, were pretty sure these people shouldn't be in charge of anything that has a pulse and completely understand why they ran away.
11/21/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet fashion show set (Idaho State Journal)
Joe Kline/Idaho State Journal Marcia Hall and her costumed pugs, Murphy and Dotty, are having a pet costume contest at Timbee Hall in Fort Hall on Friday.
11/21/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Paradise Pet Hospital hosts microchip clinic (KVBC Las Vegas)
Who: Paradise Pet Hospital and animal owners. What: Paradise Pet Hospital is hosting a Microchip Clinic to help animal owners permanently protect their pets. 90 percent of pets who are lost are never recovered and microchipping is the best way to prevent this from occurring.
11/20/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week: Joe (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)
Pet of the Week: Joe Staff Writer Meet our Pet of the Week, Joe. He is owned by Kelly Joudon and is a 10-year-old mixed lab. "Joe was born in Tahoe and loves balls, swimming and long, long walks no matter what the weather. He has been a great companion to many people in Kelly's Incline Village world and has the kindest personality. He has shared his home with many other dogs, cats, birds and of ...
11/20/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Foster A Pet for the Holidays (WCJB Gainesville)
Some animals are looking for a home for the holidays. As a part of their foster care program, Gainesville Pet Rescue is looking for volunteers to become foster families, and provide a temporary home for a rescued pet. The Gainesville Pet Rescue will provide all the supplies your foster pet will nee . . .
11/20/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Cute pet photos wanted for online contest (Fond du Lac Reporter)
Fond du Lac residents are invited to submit photos of their pets and then vote to win prizes in the Cutest Howl-iday Pets Photo contest. The contest runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 22 on The Reporter Web site www.fdlreporter.com. The contest is sponsored by Gadzoo.com, The Reporters pets Web site provider. Upload a photo of your pet making the season brighter. Visit the Pets ...
11/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
VIDEO/TRANSCRIPT: Pet projects ... adoptions, fire-EMS peace (Naples Daily News)
Pet projects of adoptions and fire-EMS peace are two topics from Collier County Commissioner Fred Coyle, this week's guest on Comcast's " One on One with Jeff Lytle.'' Lytle is editorial page/Perspective section editor of the Daily News.Video and transcript highlights of that and past interviews are available at naplesnews.com/oneonone. The 30-minute program with Coyle will be shown in its ...
11/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
SLC commission gives nod to pet crematorium (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Convinced the furnaces will not emit hair or smell, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission on Wednesday gave its unanimous approval for a zoning amendment that would allow a pet cremation service to set up shop in an historic home surrounded by businesses, eateries and a college campus.
11/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Holiday pet photos will benefit shelters (The Virginian-Pilot)
VIRGINIA BEACH Photos of pets with Santa will be offered Saturday and Sunday by the Colonial Terrier Club at the Care-A-Lot pet supply store, at 1924 Diamond Springs Road in Virginia Beach. For appointments, call (757) 636-9045. Proceeds will benefit the Portsmouth Humane Society and the Animal Aid Society of Hampton, a no-kill shelter.
11/18/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Day - Zorra (FOX 11 Tucson)
Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. Control #: 649143 7 Years Old, Shepherd mix, Spayed Female Take it from Zorra: Older dogs are great! This sweet senior came to us when her previous caregiver could no longer fulfill the commitment of pet ownership.
11/18/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet projects (Maroondah Journal)
Jackson, 5, Andre, 8, and Abbey, 3, have been named winners of the Maroondah Festival colouring competition. For their efforts, the trio were each given a $50 voucher for Mega Pet Warehouse in Ringwood. The competition was held to create awareness of the need for responsible pet ownership.
11/18/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet photos with Santa & The Grinch on Saturday at Frisco Historic Park (Summit Daily News)
Pet photos with Santa & The Grinch on Saturday at Frisco Historic Park DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT Here's a great opportunity for a professional family portrait for a way low price (with or without pets, with or without Santa or The Grinch) you call it. Come to the Frisco Historic Park, located at 120 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Sitting fees are $22 for L.A.P.S. members and $24 for ...
11/18/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
British Columbia pet cemetery may soon make way for housing (Canada.com)
When her beloved cat Brittany died in early November, Gillian Eggert figured she would bury her beside her five other late animals at the site of the old B.C. Pet Cemetery in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey. Eggert, however, was shocked and saddened to see the site being prepared for development.
11/17/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Argument (KCWY Casper)
A pet alligator is said to be the cause of a family fight. 31-year-old Scott Hovde has been charged with assault on a family member, police say. Hovde got into an argument with his fiancé’s son about moving his pet alligator cage, according to police reports.
11/16/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Love me, love my pet (The Age)
Get your love life out of the doghouse. A new dating site brings Australian pet lovers together.
11/16/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
80 animals rescued after fire at Roanoke pet store (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
ROANOKE (AP)—Workers at a Roanoke pet store joined firefighters in safely evacuating puppies, cats and other pets after a back room fire filled the store with dense smoke. Workers said they didn’t think twice about rescuing the animals when smoke began filling a PetSmart store yesterday afternoon. Roanoke fire spokeswoman Tiffany Bradbury says no injuries were reported as some 80 puppies, cats ...
11/15/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Family Chooses Pet Pig Over Home (CBS4 Miami)
Southwest Ranches, the west Broward town known for its rural lifestyle where horses are often seen trotting around town and chickens are heard clucking, seemed like the perfect place for a family who is fond of their pet pig. It seemed that way until code inspectors discovered that the 300-pound Yorkshire pig living within its town borders is against the town's code. Why? They grow to be too big ...
11/15/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Inundated by animals, pet shelter needs help (The Buffalo News)
Pet Connection Programs, a maternity and special care shelter for dogs and cats located in Marilla, needs supplies and cash donations to help cope with an overabundance of animals recently turned over to the nonprofit organization.
11/15/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week 11/14/09 (Casa Grande Dispatch)
The Valley Humane Society’s featured pet this week is Cronos, a 6-month-old male mix-breed dog. The society’s shelter is located on Trekell Road just north of Interstate 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Other pets ready for adoption can be seen on the society’s Web site: www.vhs.petfinder.com. The city of Casa Grande/Animal Care & Adoption Center ...
11/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week: Diego (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)
Pet of the Week: Diego Staff Writer Meet our Pet of the Week, Diego. He is owned by Ed Thorp and is a 6-year-old border collie. "He was rescued three years ago. He sometimes barks and can be protective but he's great with other dogs and enjoys hiking, swimming in the lake, running on the trails and playing with the grandkids. He has been to obedience training at Pet Network and is a wonderful ...
11/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the week (Corning Observer)
Our Pet of the Week is Franky, a baby pit bull terrier who is cute and fun. He is a round little fur ball who loves to play. It is hard to tell just what this little guy will grow to be as puppies change so much, so we guessed at his breed. Now is...
11/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet micro-chip clinic tomorrow (Milton Canadian Champion)
Need to get your pet micro-chipped? Here’s your opportunity. The Town of Milton and Oakville and District Humane Society are partnering up to hold a micro-chip clinic for pet owners tomorrow from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr.
11/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pesky pet bylaw has teeth (Sarnia Observer)
SHAWN JEFFORDS The Observer Sarnia city council is about to vote on a pet bylaw that would increase fines and provide free traps to homeowners to capture trouble-making stray cats. The controversial rule changes head to council Monday after more than a year of public discussion.[...]
11/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Noahâs Ark joins nationwide Iams pet adoption effort (Roxbury Register)
ROXBURY TWP. – The Iams pet food company, for the second year, will host their pet adoption campaign to benefit homeless animals. Iams asks pet shelters nationwide to participate in their campaign to promote adopting pets from local shelters. Last year, Iams goal was to adopt one million pets from shelters. This year however, the bar has been raised to 1.5 million pet adoptions between Oct. 1 ...
11/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet shop owner 'tried to smuggle 1000 spiders' into Brazil (Guardian Unlimited)
Brazilian police hold man after spiders found in his suitcases at airport Brazilian police have seized a British pet-shop owner who was caught trying to smuggle 1,000 live spiders out of the country in his suitcases, officers said tonight. The man, who has not been named, was arrested late on Wednesday as he tried to board a flight to Europe at Rio de Janeiro's international airport. Police were ...
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