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News - December 2008

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
New Year's Resolutions for Pets & Their People - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Seattle Post Intelligencer

New Year's Resolutions for Pets & Their People Seattle Post Intelligencer - 17 hours ago On the website, About.com, there's an interesting article entitled: New Year's Resolutions for Pets & Their People. Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM offers tips ...

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
Doggie Stocking Stuffers Could Be Hazardous To Pets' Health - MSNBC

Doggie Stocking Stuffers Could Be Hazardous To Pets' Health MSNBC - 2 hours ago Many of us play Santa to our pets. Sometimes, well-meaning friends shower your cats or dogs with goodies and toys. But just because it's in a pet store ...

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
Health-conscious shoppers seek the same for their pets - Annapolis Capital

Lynchburg News and Advance

Health-conscious shoppers seek the same for their pets Annapolis Capital, MD - 13 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — The saying "I wouldn't feed that to my dog," apparently holds true for many pet owners. As more and more people are shopping for organic ... Walmart Tries to Get Its Paws on Pet Owners Spending on pets ... NBC Dallas-Fort Worth Recession takes a toll on pets, too Gilroy Dispatch New Year’s pet resolutions for people Examiner.com Stafford County Sun - PR Web (press release) all 14 news articles

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
City's Neuter Now pet-fixing program absent in January - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

MLive.com

City's Neuter Now pet-fixing program absent in January Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI - 20 hours ago Residents can still purchase discount certificates for pet sterilization through the Hawaiian Humane Society or satellite city halls until tomorrow. ... Displaced pets find new homes for the holidays Detroit Free Press Pets left behind News-Leader.com Pet overpopulation costs society dearly Greenville News Goldsboro News Argus - INDYchannel.com all 56 news articles

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet-food stores cut back on stock - Detroit Free Press

Pet-food stores cut back on stock Detroit Free Press, United States - Dec 30, 2008 Gregg DePhillips, director of operations for JB Wholesale Pet Supplies Inc. in Hackensack, Hawthorne and Oakland, NJ, said manufacturers used to raise ...

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
Prisoner sues after pet parrot dies - Telegraph.co.uk

Prisoner sues after pet parrot dies Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago ... the outside world, meaning he was unable to contact a friend to feed Freddie, a £15000 gold and blue macaw which had been his beloved pet for 20 years. ... Lawsuit raises jail phone call questions United Press International Squawking over dead macaw Fred Sunday Mirror all 5 news articles

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
British vets list the 10 weirdest items eaten by pets - Los Angeles Times

Telegraph.co.uk

British vets list the 10 weirdest items eaten by pets Los Angeles Times, CA - 8 hours ago Britain's People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, a charity that provides free veterinary care to the pets of low-income Brits, has released a list of the ... 20 weird items removed from pets stomachs NewsLite Ten weirdest things eaten by pets Telegraph.co.uk all 11 news articles

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
Appeals may delay payments in pet food case - Newsday

Appeals may delay payments in pet food case Newsday, NY - 12 hours ago By GEOFF MULVIHILL | AP Writer MOUNT LAUREL, NJ - More than 23000 pet owners in the United States have asked for money from a $24 million settlement for ...

12/31/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet overpopulation — what you can do - The Daily Planet

Pet overpopulation — what you can do The Daily Planet, CO - 4 hours ago As the New Year marks the beginning of tax season (or so I am told) I thought this would be a great time to remind Pet Column readers about the Colorado Pet ...

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
Denver Pet Health Examiner - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Denver Pet Health Examiner Examiner.com - 4 hours ago But she’d rather have her pets. by Maria Devore, Denver Pet Health Examiner Cats sleep an average of 13 to 16 hours a day. ...

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
Displaced pets find new homes for the holidays - Detroit Free Press

MLive.com

Displaced pets find new homes for the holidays Detroit Free Press, United States - 21 hours ago Shelters nationwide have pushed for holiday pet seekers to consider choosing pets from shelters over breeders. "People have become better educated about the ... Economy hurting pets, too Goldsboro News Argus Pet Abandonment, Adoptions Up In Central Indiana INDYchannel.com Countdown of best pet events in 2008 - Part I Examiner.com Chattanooga Times Free Press - Honolulu Advertiser all 54 news articles

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
The pet dentist: talking teeth with Dr. Milinda Lommer - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle

The pet dentist: talking teeth with Dr. Milinda Lommer San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 2 hours ago Last spring, during a trip to Alamo Square Park with The Doone, my pal Sam and his black lab-mix Lantis introduced me to the importance of pet dentistry. ...

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
Seattle Pet Trends Examiner - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Seattle Pet Trends Examiner Examiner.com - 2 hours ago Shelley Price has been known as a "cat crackerjack" long before entering the professional pet world in 2006. In addition to multiple writing and editing ...

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet hospital teams up with community for animals in need - Jacksonville Daily News

Pet hospital teams up with community for animals in need Jacksonville Daily News, NC - 6 hours ago Banfield pet hospitals have teamed with the Banfield Charitable Trust and Meals on Wheels Association of America for the third year to ensure that pets ... Banfield names new COO Bizjournals.com Keeping animals healthy seen as underlying key during economic ... Grand Junction Sentinel Banfield, The Pet Hospital® Welcomes Tony Ueber as Executive Vice ... Earthtimes (press release) all 12 news articles

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
New Year's Resolutions for pet owners - Montgomery Advertiser

New Year's Resolutions for pet owners Montgomery Advertiser, AL - 10 hours ago Rea Cord of the Humane Society of Elmore County reminds pet owners to keep pets indoors on New Year’s afternoon/eve. “Many pets left outside will run away ... Pet of the Week: Here's Tiger Frankfort Station Pet of the Week Wausau Daily Herald Elmore County shelter's Pet of the Week Montgomery Advertiser all 4 news articles

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
Editorial: Punishing irresponsible pet owners - Dallas Morning News

Editorial: Punishing irresponsible pet owners Dallas Morning News, TX - 17 hours ago For owners who don't want their pet to suffer a similar fate, this serves warning: Never let your pet run free. Make sure your pet is embedded with an ...

12/30/2008 - Google Pet News
Are your pets ‘Red Cross ready’ for emergencies? - Greenwich Post

Are your pets ‘Red Cross ready’ for emergencies? Greenwich Post, CT - 46 minutes ago Would you know how to care for your pet if injured or in an emergency that forced you to leave home? A recent poll, conducted by the American Red Cross and ...

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Adopt-a-Pet: Missy - Los Angeles Times

Adopt-a-Pet: Missy Los Angeles Times, CA - 11 hours ago Missy (ID# A0957146), a 4-year-old spayed female Australian Cattle Dog/pit bull mix, was brought to the East Valley shelter as police evidence in June. ...

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Shelters swell with recession pets - Chattanooga Times Free Press

MLive.com

Shelters swell with recession pets Chattanooga Times Free Press, TN - 1 hour ago In most cases, however, Ms. Burrow’s shelter is full, so she and other workers take the pets to the city pound, which the owners were probably trying to ... Pet owners face difficult choices in tough economy Wausau Daily Herald Protecting a pet project Gainesville Times Law against pet sales will solve homeless animal issue Indianapolis Star Winston-Salem Journal - KCAU all 31 news articles

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
MyMeeba The Pet that goes on Giving - Wired News

MyMeeba The Pet that goes on Giving Wired News - 9 hours ago But this new take on the virtual pet - the MyMeeba range - has enough going for it to last well into the new year. Having given a few of these to my various ...

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet killed in fire that ripped through Costa Mesa home - MSNBC

Pet killed in fire that ripped through Costa Mesa home MSNBC - 16 hours ago By KIMBERLY EDDS COSTA MESA - At least one animal was killed when a fire ripped through a house and garage Friday night, authorities said. ...

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Talk: Carat’s Christmas miracle - Norwich Bulletin

Pet Talk: Carat’s Christmas miracle Norwich Bulletin, CT - 12 hours ago Rene Knapp writes Pet Talk, which appears in The Sunday Bulletin. Reach her at helpingpaws@sbcglobal.net. By Rene Knapp It was a really cold wintery night ...

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet of the Week: Blitzen and friends looking for a home - San Jose Mercury News

Pet of the Week: Blitzen and friends looking for a home San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 6 hours ago Blitzen came to the Santa Cruz SPCA from a shelter that was bursting with dogs and cats. Blitzen is an 8-week-old neutered male Australian cattle dog mix ...

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Pets Feel The Ripple Effects Of Foreclosure - MSNBC

Pets Feel The Ripple Effects Of Foreclosure MSNBC - 12 hours ago Pets are being left without a home as well. Abandoned pets has become such an issue, the state just passed a law banning the practice. ... New Law Means Realtors Responsible For Pets Left At Foreclosed Homes KTVU.com ANIMALS FEEL RECESSION'S BITE: SPCA housing more pets due to ... Vineland Daily Journal Debt crisis cripples SPCA's work Independent Online all 16 news articles

12/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Pets help college students with stress - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Pets help college students with stress Examiner.com - 17 hours ago by Teri Webster, Pet Examiner That's not too surprising, since pets have long been known to comfort the elderly or the chronically ill, as well. ... Pets Comfort College Students WebMD “Pet-Therapy” Improves Quality of Life and Stress Management of ... MedIndia all 6 news articles

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
Protecting a pet project - Gainesville Times

MLive.com

Protecting a pet project Gainesville Times, GA - 1 hour ago As a result, too many pets will be dropped off along roadways, in neighborhoods and near dumpsters to fend for themselves. Their fates will include ... Law against pet sales will solve homeless animal issue Indianapolis Star More ask for help with bills Winston-Salem Journal Economy takes its toll on pets in Washtenaw County MLive.com The Hillsdale Daily News - Palestine Herald Press all 20 news articles

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
Exotic Pets and Children: Handle With Care - New York Times

Exotic Pets and Children: Handle With Care New York Times, United States - Dec 26, 2008 In the October issue of the journal Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended keeping these and other nontraditional pets out ...

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
New Law Means Realtors Responsible For Pets Left At Foreclosed Homes - KTVU.com

New Law Means Realtors Responsible For Pets Left At Foreclosed Homes KTVU.com, CA - 4 hours ago In Contra Costa County, thousands of people have lost their homes to foreclosure, and some of them leave behind the family pet. ... Pets Feel The Ripple Effects Of Foreclosure KSBW ANIMALS FEEL RECESSION'S BITE: SPCA housing more pets due to ... Vineland Daily Journal Debt crisis cripples SPCA's work Independent Online all 15 news articles

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
More pets being left behind - Florida Times-Union

More pets being left behind Florida Times-Union, FL - 1 hour ago Many pets are paying the price of the poor economy, while others are simply unwanted. The number of surrendered and unwanted animals has jumped at least a ...

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet toys can be dangerous, so always supervise their use Marie Hulett - OCRegister

Pet toys can be dangerous, so always supervise their use Marie Hulett OCRegister, CA - 1 hour ago I've been receiving some mass-circulated e-mails about pet toys that have caused injuries, and I am very concerned. Does anyone regulate pet toys to make ... Give Pets A Happy New Year Glasgow Sunday Mail all 2 news articles

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
Economy puts pressure on pet owners - Journal and Courier

Economy puts pressure on pet owners Journal and Courier, IN - 8 minutes ago By Meranda Watling • mwatling@journalandcourier.com • December 28, 2008 When a pet owner brings a dog into Natalie Moore at Pet Savers No Kill Shelter in ...

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
Tales of Pampered Pets and Humans on a Leash - New York Times

Tales of Pampered Pets and Humans on a Leash New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago She described how “a small ragtag bunch of pet-loving New Yorkers had a dream, reached out to the best pet writers in their respective fields, ...

12/28/2008 - Google Pet News
Don't skimp of pet's preventive care - San Jose Mercury News

Don't skimp of pet's preventive care San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 14 hours ago One area you don't want to cut back on is the basic preventive care for your pets. So, how do you define basic preventive care? ...

12/27/2008 - Google Pet News
Indian shares open up 0.9 pct, Reliance Pet jumps - Reuters

Indian shares open up 0.9 pct, Reliance Pet jumps Reuters - Dec 25, 2008 MUMBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - India's main stock index opened 0.9 percent higher on Friday, led by gains in Reliance Industries (RELI.BO) and financial stocks. ...

12/27/2008 - Google Pet News
Animal shelters packed with pets, but adoptions are up - Daily Herald

Animal shelters packed with pets, but adoptions are up Daily Herald, UT - 10 hours ago The North Utah Valley Animal Shelter started a VIP pet program that offers one pet each week at a reduced cost. The Utah Humane Society has sought help in ... Animal shelter seeks donations to help with spay-neuter costs Redlands Daily Facts all 3 news articles

12/27/2008 - Google Pet News
Local shelters expect pet returns to increase - WDBJ7.com

Local shelters expect pet returns to increase WDBJ7.com, VA - 5 hours ago Before you give up your pet, there are a few things to consider. O'Neill recommends doing a little research. She says there are plenty of ways to deal with ...

12/27/2008 - Google Pet News
SOLAS: Pets at city shelter look to start 2009 in new homes - Daily Nonpareil

SOLAS: Pets at city shelter look to start 2009 in new homes Daily Nonpareil, IA - 10 hours ago As long as you live within the city limits of Council Bluffs, you can surrender your own pet and they will be available for adoption immediately. ... Hard Financial Times Force Some Owners To Give Up Pets TriCities.com At the shelter State Gazette Animal shelters overwhelmed in tough economic climate Arkansas Online (subscription) Northeast Georgian all 6 news articles

12/27/2008 - Google Pet News
Increasing Coyote Population Worries Pet Owners In Northern ... - AHN

Increasing Coyote Population Worries Pet Owners In Northern ... AHN - 10 hours ago Cincinnati, OH (AHN) - People in the northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio areas are being told to keep a close eye on their pets because coyotes have been ... Coyotes stalking the suburbs Cincinnati.com all 31 news articles

12/27/2008 - Google Pet News
Pets Comfort College Students - WebMD

Pets Comfort College Students WebMD - 5 hours ago 26, 2008 -- Pets may be a source of stress relief, as well as companionship, for college students, a new study shows. The study included 241 students, ... “Pet-Therapy” Improves Quality of Life and Stress Management of ... MedIndia all 2 news articles

12/27/2008 - Google Pet News
In the Great American Bailout, Pet Doctors Hope to Flush Out Cash - Wall Street Journal

In the Great American Bailout, Pet Doctors Hope to Flush Out Cash Wall Street Journal - 16 minutes ago But at the local pet hospital, there's a liquidity crisis of a different order. It isn't about solvency. It's about sewage. Thanks to a class of human ...

12/26/2008 - Google Pet News
PET BRIEFS - Bradenton Herald

Labradorian

PET BRIEFS Bradenton Herald,  United States - 2 hours ago The Humane Society of Manatee County, 2515 14th St. W., Bradenton, announces new operating hours effective immediately. Adoption hours for cats and dogs are ... Please keep pets safe from cold temps York County Coast Star Number of pets, strays rising at Valley shelters Arizona Republic No more room for pets at Nature Coast Humane Society Tampabay.com The Reporter - KELOLAND TV all 329 news articles

12/26/2008 - Google Pet News
Indian shares bounce 1 pct; banks, Reliance Pet up - Reuters

Indian shares bounce 1 pct; banks, Reliance Pet up Reuters - 55 minutes ago * Shares rise on hopes for rate cut, economic stimulus * Financials such as State Bank, ICICI Bank climb * Reliance Petro jumps 12 pct as giant refinery ... Indian shares bounce 1 pct; banks, Reliance Pet up Forbes Indian shares open up 0.9 pct, Reliance Pet jumps Reuters all 17 news articles

12/26/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet supply shop reopens after fire - San Bernardino Sun

Pet supply shop reopens after fire San Bernardino Sun, CA - 6 hours ago By Jenny Johnson Correspondent By Jenny Johnson Paws pet supply store in Redlands has risen from the ashes at its new location on New York Street after a ...

12/26/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet goat must go, Channahon Village Board says - Chicago Tribune

Pet goat must go, Channahon Village Board says Chicago Tribune, United States - 23 hours ago Billy would be the ideal pet were he not a goat—livestock under Channahon's broadly written ordinance. So when Billy's owners, Anna Corso and her ... Billy the goat isn't hurting anyone Morris Daily Herald all 2 news articles

12/26/2008 - Google Pet News
$1600 terrier taken from pet shop found - MSNBC

$1600 terrier taken from pet shop found MSNBC - Dec 24, 2008 By BARBARA GIASONE FULLERTON A Yorkshire terrier that police say was stolen from a pet shop Sunday was returned to its owner Tuesday night after police ... Getaway Driver In Dog-Napping Case Posts Bail CBS 2 'Prized Puppy' Returned, Suspect Still at Large KTLA all 4 news articles

12/26/2008 - Google Pet News
Economy takes its toll on pets in Washtenaw County - MLive.com

MLive.com

Economy takes its toll on pets in Washtenaw County MLive.com, MI - 6 hours ago Inside, some signs of the troubled economy are evident: Pets given up by people who lost their homes to foreclosure or eviction, pets given up by people who ... Longmont Humane Society seeks holiday donations Daily Camera all 2 news articles

12/26/2008 - Google Pet News
Don't skimp on pet's preventive care during touch economic times - Bradenton Herald

Don't skimp on pet's preventive care during touch economic times Bradenton Herald,  United States - Dec 24, 2008 One area you don't want to cut back on is the basic preventive care for your pets. So, how do you define basic preventive care? ...

12/25/2008 - Google Pet News
West Coast company makes bid for Pet DRx - Bizjournals.com

VetPracticeNews.com

West Coast company makes bid for Pet DRx Bizjournals.com, NC - 11 hours ago Preferred Pet Care Inc. has put an $8 million bid in on eight veterinary clinics owned by Brentwood-based Pet DRx Corporation (VETS). ... Zubeen Shroff Resigns From Pet DRx Board MSNBC Business Briefs: Pet DRx offered $8M for practices The Tennessean Preferred Pet Care Makes Offer to Purchase 8 California Practices VetPracticeNews.com Nashville Post (subscription) - PR Newswire (press release) all 22 news articles

12/25/2008 - Google Pet News
Burned Paradise Pet Hospital rebuilt - MSNBC

Burned Paradise Pet Hospital rebuilt MSNBC - 1 hour ago It was an Easter Sunday tragedy: The Paradise Pet Hospital burned to the ground and all of the animals inside, 19 total, were lost. ... Paradise Pet Hospital rebuilding after March fire KTNV Las Vegas Crews Start Rebuilding Pet Hospital Fox5 KVVU all 4 news articles

12/25/2008 - Google Pet News
Your dressed up pet photos - Boston Globe

Boston Globe

Your dressed up pet photos Boston Globe, United States - 21 minutes ago We know, whether you admit it or not, that you enjoy dressing your pets up in sweaters for the holidays. But it doesn't stop there. ...

12/25/2008 - Google Pet News
"Marley & Me" spreads a rescue-friendly message - Los Angeles Times

Promo Magazine

"Marley & Me" spreads a rescue-friendly message Los Angeles Times, CA - 3 hours ago (Puppy mills have notoriously flooded pet stores with breeds featured in popular movies, like "101's" dalmatians and St. Bernards after the release of ... Marley and YOU: A virtual pet for your iPhone Examiner.com Digital Dogs Promote “Marley” Movie, Animal Welfare Promo Magazine Worst dog in the world? Move over, Marley San Francisco Chronicle Los Angeles Times - Examiner.com all 24 news articles

12/25/2008 - Google Pet News
Keep Pets In Mind During Winter - MSNBC

Keep Pets In Mind During Winter MSNBC - 9 hours ago BALTIMORE - The bitter cold weather can wreak havoc on everything from cars to pets -- depending on the breed of animal you have. ...

12/25/2008 - Google Pet News
Caroline Kennedy is just Hizzoner's pet, Sheldon Silver hints - New York Daily News

Caroline Kennedy is just Hizzoner's pet, Sheldon Silver hints New York Daily News, NY - 19 hours ago BY KENNETH LOVETT and GLENN BLAIN Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said Kennedy's candidacy for Hillary Clinton's US Senate seat is "being promoted by the ...

12/24/2008 - Google Pet News
Pets for Christmas | KXNet.com North Dakota News - KXMC

Pets for Christmas | KXNet.com North Dakota News KXMC, ND - 4 hours ago Aside from the fact that it's pretty tough to wrap a tabby or convince a german shorthair to wear a bow, pets can make poor Christmas gifts. ...

12/24/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet-food pantries are doggedly working to keep animals fed - USA Today

Pet-food pantries are doggedly working to keep animals fed USA Today - 3 hours ago By Chuck Bigger for USA TODAY By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY Animal lovers are marshaling forces in hopes of minimizing the number of pets that ...

12/24/2008 - Google Pet News
Biden nixes idea of pet projects in stimulus bill - The Associated Press

The Associated Press

Biden nixes idea of pet projects in stimulus bill The Associated Press - 7 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that people expecting a bounty of pet projects in a new, massive multibillion-dollar economic ... Biden vows no pet project in stimulus bill Washington Times Biden Says Stimulus Won't Include Earmarks Wall Street Journal Biden Says Obama Team, Congress Near Stimulus Accord Bloomberg ABC News - MarketWatch all 766 news articles

12/24/2008 - Google Pet News
Last minute holiday gifts to benefit pets in need - Examiner.com

The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com

Last minute holiday gifts to benefit pets in need Examiner.com - 16 hours ago by Sharon Harleigh, LA Pet Examiner Greetings! Angel and I survived our road trip to Las Vegas. Fortunately, we returned to Los Angeles just in time to miss ... Happy Holidays with Your Pets Tampa Bay's 10 How can I protect my pet from holiday hazards? Florida Times-Union Protect pets from holiday safety pitfalls Tampabay.com Press-Register - al.com - Examiner.com all 41 news articles

12/24/2008 - Google Pet News
Airlines leaning on pet owners - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Airlines leaning on pet owners Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 1 hour ago All the other airlines are gouging pet owners so we can, too. I know times are tough for airlines. But, as I pointed out to Delta, to try to raise revenues ...

12/24/2008 - Google Pet News
Cold weather safety tips for pets offered - Del Mar Times

Cold weather safety tips for pets offered Del Mar Times, CA - 6 hours ago Pets that do have to sleep outside need special care in cold weather. A legally required shelter and also blankets for a pet to snuggle in are needed, ... The gift of fuzz and love La Jolla Light all 2 news articles

12/24/2008 - Google Pet News
Humane Society calling people who expected to pick up pets for ... - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

Humane Society calling people who expected to pick up pets for ... The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR - 9 hours ago Staff are "calling the folks with pets on hold" and making arrangements for pickups. Harmon said the humane society had an ambitious goal for adoptions this ... Rockhill Pet Clinic collaborates for fundraiser Kansas City Star Tough times force some to give up pets Grand Traverse Herald Sikeston Humane Society hurt by lean economic times Southeast Missourian WALB-TV - Republican Eagle all 27 news articles

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
The Pooch and Kitty Are Out While Money Is Tight - WITN

The Pooch and Kitty Are Out While Money Is Tight WITN - 7 hours ago How many will be ready to abandon a loving pet that is supposedly thier best friend because of money problems, yet they dont have a problem buying coffin ... The pooch and kitty are out while money is tight WLOS all 156 news articles

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
Make sure pets can keep warm - Deseret News

Dothan Eagle

Make sure pets can keep warm Deseret News, UT - 9 hours ago Pets who are very young, very old, ill or short-haired breeds should not be kept outdoors at all. • If you own a short-haired breed of dog and want him to ... St. Lucie Humane Society urges pet safety during holidays TCPalm Let’s make ‘no more homeless pets’ happen Sky Hi Daily News As economy falters, more people giving up pets The Associated Press WALB-TV - Raleigh Chronicle all 291 news articles

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
Oxygen masks for pets given to Boca Raton Fire-Rescue - Palm Beach Post

Oxygen masks for pets given to Boca Raton Fire-Rescue Palm Beach Post,  United States - 7 hours ago By AMANDA WELCH This holiday season will bring peace of mind for pet-owners in Boca Raton. Seventy-five oxygen masks fashioned exclusively for Fido were ...

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Safety in the Snow & cold! - The Olympian

Pet Safety in the Snow & cold! The Olympian, WA - 28 minutes ago The cold is a major threat to pets and owners alike: Out door pets should be brought in at night into a closed off laundry room or semi-heated garage if ... Cold weather makes its return BlueRidgeNow.com all 2 news articles

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
Preferred Pet Care, Inc. Offers to Acquire 8 Veterinary Practices ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Preferred Pet Care, Inc. Offers to Acquire 8 Veterinary Practices ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - 7 hours ago The OFFER: Preferred Pet Care has offered to acquire eight (8) veterinary practices, and certain real property, in the Coachella Valley owned by VETS, ... Competitor wants to buy Pet DRx clinics Nashville Post (subscription) all 9 news articles

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
On JetBlue's planes, pets are precious cargo - Los Angeles Times

On JetBlue's planes, pets are precious cargo Los Angeles Times, CA - 6 hours ago In an effort to position itself as the pet-friendly choice for flying, JetBlue launches “JetPaws,” a program that makes traveling with four-legged friends a ...

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
Pets need new homes - Albany Times Union

Pets need new homes Albany Times Union, NY - 26 minutes ago ... its Web site at http://www.mohawkhumanesociety.org. Also, check out the listing of numerous pet adoption locations at http://timesunion.com/life/pets.asp. Proceeds help the Danville Area Humane Society Madison Messenger all 2 news articles

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
Coping with the loss of a pet - San Francisco Chronicle

Coping with the loss of a pet San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 9 hours ago Your relationship with your pet is unique and only you know what's best for you. You'll know when it's right: Some people run out the next day to get a new ...

12/23/2008 - Google Pet News
World's first cloned pet dog turns 1 year old in Marin - San Jose Mercury News

World's first cloned pet dog turns 1 year old in Marin San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 8 hours ago But proud owner Lou Hawthorne of Mill Valley said Mira - the world's first cloned pet dog - signals a new horizon in genetics. The border collie/husky just ...

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
"Marley & Me" needs more than just pet tricks - Reuters

"Marley & Me" needs more than just pet tricks Reuters - 5 hours ago Similarly, whatever "Marley & Me" wants to be about -- the challenges of marriage or the balancing act between career and family -- gets subsumed by pet ...

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Adoptions OK with 'Home 4 the Holidays' - Zootoo.com

Pet Adoptions OK with 'Home 4 the Holidays' Zootoo.com, NJ - 13 hours ago By Amy Lieberman BY CATEGORY: BY PET: Though giving pets as gifts may be tempting, the allure can quickly wear off and result in surrenders, shelters warn. ... Give a home for the holidays Arlington Advocate all 2 news articles

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet dogs abandoned as recession bites - CNN International

Pet dogs abandoned as recession bites CNN International - 1 hour ago By Emmy Dexel for CNN LONDON, England (CNN) -- Meet Syria. The Border Collie is just 13 weeks old and was dumped by its owners. ...

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
Finding a lost pet...on the Internet? - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Finding a lost pet...on the Internet? Los Angeles Times, CA - 6 hours ago We can't think of much that would make us feel worse than having a beloved pet go missing. And we can't imagine how helpless a pet owner must feel when all ...

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
Jennifer's pet project - Chicago Sun-Times

Oneindia

Jennifer's pet project Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 19 hours ago BY CINDY PEARLMAN LOS ANGELES -- Another day, another rumor for Jennifer Aniston. This one revolves around a male the press reports is living with her, ... Video: Aniston On 'Marley & Me' CBS Purina Branded Entertainment Product Placement News all 45 news articles

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet love: Treat your dog to homemade, holiday cooking - Mirror

Pet love: Treat your dog to homemade, holiday cooking Mirror, MI - 39 minutes ago When her church, Unity of Rochester, needs cross-shaped biscuits for its annual pet blessing, her oven is already heated and ready to bake. ...

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
Chew on new pet books of all stripes - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Chew on new pet books of all stripes Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - 22 hours ago But pet owners can't resist pet books, no matter how their furry or feathered friends have behaved during the past year. Here's a sample of some of the best ... For the Felines The Santa Barbara Independent Creature comfort for your dog Log Cabin Democrat Cultural Delicacies: Dogs (and cats!) Gadling PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) all 5 news articles

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SPCA head: Pet as holiday gift a bad idea - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

SPCA head: Pet as holiday gift a bad idea Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 21 hours ago As he explained, the “honeymoon” period of a new pet wears off and it’s learned that a pet wasn’t the right Christmas present. He recommended if a dog or ... Pets not spared recession blues TODAYonline Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty MSNBC Otisco Man Charged With Animal Cruelty NewsChannel 9 WSYR all 6 news articles

12/22/2008 - Google Pet News
As economy falters, more people giving up pets - The Associated Press

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12/21/2008 - Google Pet News
Arizona 'animal chaplain' marks pets' passing - Dallas Morning News

Arizona 'animal chaplain' marks pets' passing Dallas Morning News, TX - 9 hours ago When a program called Chaplain of the Pets Program was offered at the church through Chapel of the Fields in California, Yuritic enrolled in the nine-month ...

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Pet Health Winter dangers for pets - Wooster Daily Record

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Pet Health Winter dangers for pets Wooster Daily Record, OH - 19 hours ago Keeping your pet safe during the winter holidays may take a little planning and preparation. During this time of year, many people will gather for holiday ... New pets and the holidays Capital News 9 Put your pets in Santa’s lap Texarkana Gazette Veterinarians offer holiday safety tips for pets Norwell Mariner WRAL.com - Knoxville News Sentinel all 44 news articles

12/21/2008 - Google Pet News
A four-legged activist opposes pet stores - Los Angeles Times

A four-legged activist opposes pet stores Los Angeles Times, CA - 5 hours ago It looks like animal activists aren't the only ones cheering the Beverly Center's decision to terminate the Pet Love pet store's lease at the end of January ...

12/21/2008 - Google Pet News
As economy falters, more people giving up pets - StandardNet

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PEACHTREE CITY: Many owners make sure pets have gifts under tree - Atlanta Journal Constitution

PEACHTREE CITY: Many owners make sure pets have gifts under tree Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 21 hours ago The American Pet Association estimates that half of dog owners and slightly more than half of cat owners buy their pets Christmas gifts. ... Rebellion over Government's rules on pets Telegraph.co.uk my-pet-world St. Louis Post-Dispatch For the Felines The Santa Barbara Independent Examiner.com - Log Cabin Democrat all 10 news articles

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New virtual pets promote responsible pet ownership - Examiner.com

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New virtual pets promote responsible pet ownership Examiner.com - 16 hours ago by Teri Webster, Pet Examiner But these computer applications are more than a game. They'll also be used to promote responsible pet ownership, safety, ... FooMojo and Twentieth Century Fox Release Special Edition “Marley ... Business Wire (press release) all 23 news articles

12/21/2008 - Google Pet News
Economic Struggles Lead To Pet Drop-Offs - KCAU

Economic Struggles Lead To Pet Drop-Offs KCAU, IA - 1 hour ago According to the Nebraska Humane Society, the shaky economy is making it a tough holiday season for some pet owners. Officials say hundreds of people have ... Nebraska Humane Society says hundreds give up pets for financial ... NTV Extreme weather can be harmful to pets, experts say Fort Scott Tribune Recession hurts pets, too Asheville Citizen-Times all 8 news articles

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Holiday etiquette for pet care providers - Los Angeles Times

Holiday etiquette for pet care providers Los Angeles Times, CA - 9 hours ago Lucky for you, Newsday has some good advice for those wondering about holiday tips for pet care workers. Their guidelines? For starters, an appropriate tip ...

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After a Layoff, a New Life in Pet-Sitting - New York Times

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After a Layoff, a New Life in Pet-Sitting New York Times, United States - 5 hours ago Now I’ma dog walker and pet sitter for Fetch Pet Care of New Jersey Gold Coast in Fort Lee. It was actually a relief when I was finally laid off. ...

12/20/2008 - Google Pet News
Don't ignore your pet's abscesses - San Francisco Chronicle

Don't ignore your pet's abscesses San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 5 hours ago And just as in humans, an abscess can cause throbbing pain for our pets. An abscess also can cause an inability to eat or drink, constant drooling and ...

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Paula Abdul speaks out for the pets of domestic violence victims - Los Angeles Times

Paula Abdul speaks out for the pets of domestic violence victims Los Angeles Times, CA - 7 hours ago Imagine our surprise, then, when we learned that Abdul has signed on as spokesperson for the American Humane Association's Pet's and Women's Shelters (PAWS) ...

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Despite recession, consumers look for perfect pet toys - KY3

Despite recession, consumers look for perfect pet toys KY3, MO - 4 hours ago But a Consumer Reports survey shows many people are not planning to cut back on toys for their pets. Consumer Reports ShopSmart has lots of good choices for ... Choose Holiday Pet Toys Carefully KSAT.com American Made Dog Toy Web Site Takes New Approach in Helping ... EcommWire (press release) all 5 news articles

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Cold weather tips for pets and livestock - Big Bear Valley News

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Cold weather tips for pets and livestock Big Bear Valley News, CA - 6 hours ago Animal owners should be aware and ready to protect their pets and livestock to help them through these unusual cold spells. Following are a number of ... Keep your pets safe during cold weather Delta County Independent Pets a concern in cold weather The Register-Guard Prepare Outdoor Pets For The Cold Weather Indiana's NewsCenter all 5 news articles

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On the Nichols trial, pet adoptions, DNA samples - Atlanta Journal Constitution

On the Nichols trial, pet adoptions, DNA samples Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 22 hours ago By Jim Wooten > If Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard had chosen to pursue Brian Nichols’ murders one at a time, he’d have three more shots at ...

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So before picking a pet as a present, consider these tips: - San Francisco Chronicle

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So before picking a pet as a present, consider these tips: San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 4 hours ago The perfect pet for you might not be perfect for everyone. Chosing a pet is a very personal decision and the best person for the job is the person who will ...

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Can pets get a home for the holidays? - San Antonio Express

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12/19/2008 - Google Pet News
Enter Your Pet to Win the Title of BISSELL's Most Valuable Pet - MarketWatch

Enter Your Pet to Win the Title of BISSELL's Most Valuable Pet MarketWatch - 13 hours ago Your fellow pet lovers will have the final say! Beginning Jan. 1 through March 27, 2009, pet lovers can submit photos of their pets for a chance to win the ...

12/19/2008 - Google Pet News
Tips for Pet Care in Cold Temperatures - MSNBC

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This weekend, get your dog's photo taken with Santa and help pets ... - Los Angeles Times

This weekend, get your dog's photo taken with Santa and help pets ... Los Angeles Times, CA - 1 hour ago And if you're looking to add a rescue pet to your family, all the better -- the Paw'd Squad's posse of adoptable dogs will be there just waiting to lick ...

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Newest Penthouse Pet Is Mainstream - MarketWatch

Newest Penthouse Pet Is Mainstream MarketWatch - 12 hours ago The most recent Penthouse Pet, Lexi Blade, is ready to take New York City by storm. While she's delighted that she is the Penthouse Pet for February, ...

12/19/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet lovers protest cats on the menu in China - The Associated Press

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Pet lovers protest cats on the menu in China The Associated Press - 8 hours ago Pet ownership was once rare because the Communist Party condemned it as bourgeois and most people simply couldn't afford a cat or dog. ... Will Protestors Keep Cats off the Menu? Christian Broadcasting Network all 309 news articles

12/19/2008 - Google Pet News
PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend - CNNMoney.com

PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend CNNMoney.com - 8 hours ago PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company operates more than 1107 pet ... PetSmart Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend International Business Times all 5 news articles

12/19/2008 - Google Pet News
5 dogs dead, 8 rescued, in pet-grooming store fire - Chicago Sun-Times

5 dogs dead, 8 rescued, in pet-grooming store fire Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 15 hours ago FROM AP Eight dogs and a few birds were rescued from a fire that killed four puppies and their mother early Thursday at a pet-grooming store in southwest ... 5 dogs dead in pet-grooming store fire Chicago Breaking News - Tribune Dog, puppies dead after Romeoville blaze Chicago Suburban News all 8 news articles

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Pets suffer effects of storm, too - MSNBC

Pets suffer effects of storm, too MSNBC - 9 hours ago "It's a difficult thing," she says, "when you've got a pet that you can't take with you to a shelter." Condon unsuccessfully sought a generator earlier this ...

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Do you speak pet? - San Francisco Chronicle

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Do you speak pet? San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 7 hours ago According to a recent AP article and Petside.com poll, 67 percent of pet parents say they understand their animals' barks, purrs and chirps. ... Do You And Your Pet Communicate? WTVR all 5 news articles

12/19/2008 - Google Pet News
Adopt-a-Pet: Nanuk - Los Angeles Times

Adopt-a-Pet: Nanuk Los Angeles Times, CA - 6 hours ago Based on a certain prominent politician's recent purchase, one might draw the conclusion that there are no German shepherds available for adoption. ...

12/18/2008 - Google Pet News
FooPets Launches Realistic Virtual Pets, World on the Way - Virtual Worlds News

FooPets Launches Realistic Virtual Pets, World on the Way Virtual Worlds News, TX - 13 hours ago FooMojo announced today the launch of FooPets, a realistic virtual pet that brings the company out of almost a year in stealth mode. ... Here kitty kitty! FooMojo launches virtual pets game FooPets VentureBeat Nestlé® Purina® PetCare Signs On As Charter Promotional Sponsor of ... PR Web (press release) FooMojo, Creator of Popular "Pokey" Facebook Application, Launches ... International Business Times PR Web (press release) - PR Web (press release) all 16 news articles

12/18/2008 - Google Pet News
No pet-ty thing, owners in on cat chit-chat, dog discourse - Boston Herald

No pet-ty thing, owners in on cat chit-chat, dog discourse Boston Herald, United States - 33 minutes ago By Renee Nadeau According to a new survey, 67 percent of pet owners would answer yes, they do understand when their pets speak. And when owners talk back, ...

12/18/2008 - Google Pet News
Keeping pets away from Christmas trees - Seattle Times

Keeping pets away from Christmas trees Seattle Times, United States - 9 hours ago Keeping pets away from your beautifully decorated branches is not easy, and some trees can eventually be whittled into a Charlie Brown-like state of ...

12/18/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Ecology Brands Inc. Secures $500000 in New Financing - PetProductNews.com

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Pet Ecology Brands Inc. Secures $500000 in New Financing PetProductNews.com, CA - 5 hours ago Pet Ecology Brands Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based manufacturer of earth-friendly pet products, reported on Dec. 17 that it has secured $500000 in new financing ... Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. Secures New Financing, Enters Into a ... MarketWatch all 6 news articles

12/18/2008 - Google Pet News
Dane County pet shelter running short on donations - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Dane County pet shelter running short on donations Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 13 hours ago ... to give up their pets when they move. Other Wisconsin shelters, including those in Dodge and Rock counties, report increases in pet drop-offs as well.

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Keeping your pets healthy at Xmas - BBC News

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Keeping your pets healthy at Xmas BBC News, UK - 16 hours ago By Jonathan Blake Food, decorations and family gatherings are just part of Christmas for most people, but for pets it can all be a bit too much. ... Help your pet avoid the perils of Christmas USA Today Jane Drummond: Pets are a long-term commitment Joplin Globe Pets a concern in cold weather The Register-Guard AFP - KCAU all 38 news articles

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Do you understand your pets? - KMVT

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Do you understand your pets? KMVT - 7 hours ago By Jay Michaels When you look at your pets, do you feel like you're speaking their language? A survey by Associated Press shows two-thirds of pet owners say ... AP-AP Poll-Pet Owners KGAN AP-Petside.com Poll Reveals: Majority of Pet Owners Believe They ... Earthtimes (press release) all 358 news articles

12/18/2008 - Google Pet News
The Humane Society offers a “sponsor-a-pet” program - Kansas City Star

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The Humane Society offers a “sponsor-a-pet” program Kansas City Star, MO - Dec 16, 2008 The Humane Society, a no-kill shelter, offers a “sponsor-a-pet” program that gives someone the ability to care for a pet without the responsibility of ... Still Looking for Christmas Gifts? Pets May Not be a Good Idea KFDM-TV News Top 5 signs you're not ready for a pet Houston Chronicle Donated animal food will help financially strapped pet owners The Newark Advocate Herald Times Reporter - Hagerstown Morning Herald all 161 news articles

12/17/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Pesticides Kill More Than Fleas? - Baltimore Sun

Pet Pesticides Kill More Than Fleas? Baltimore Sun, United States - 13 hours ago Some 1600 pet deaths connected to "spot on" flea and tick pesticides have been reported to the Environmental Protection Agency in the past five years, ... Pets and Pesticides: Let’s Be Careful Out There Public Integrity all 2 news articles

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Del Monte Foods Names Marketing Agency to Handle Pet-product Brands - PetProductNews.com

Del Monte Foods Names Marketing Agency to Handle Pet-product Brands PetProductNews.com, CA - 6 hours ago Del Monte Foods has named Draftfcb the integrated marketing agency for its entire portfolio of pet products. The agency, which has locations in California ... Del Monte Foods Awards Integrated Marketing Campaign Development ... International Business Times More Del Monte for Draftfcb Adweek all 13 news articles

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Expert Advice on Pet Health Provided by Distinguished Cornell ... - MarketWatch

Expert Advice on Pet Health Provided by Distinguished Cornell ... MarketWatch - 22 hours ago Dr. Leon's mission, and that of Dog-Wa co-founders Matt and Jane Israel, is to educate people about pet health. "Pet nutrition is a complicated subject. ...

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Positron Corporation Announces Appointment of Medical Director - MarketWatch

Positron Corporation Announces Appointment of Medical Director MarketWatch - 13 hours ago Dr. Merhige has performed and interpreted over 25000 cardiac PET scans, and has been involved in cardiac PET for 22 years. He is currently Director of the ...

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Top 5 reasons to take in a homeless pet - Houston Chronicle

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Top 5 reasons to take in a homeless pet Houston Chronicle, United States - 19 hours ago Why adopt a pet instead of buying? There are hundreds of reasons, and they're waiting in animal shelters or foster homes right now. 1. You save many lives. ... Pitch in to help our local pets Tracy Press all 2 news articles

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Australian pet ambulance finds a growing niche - AFP

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Australian pet ambulance finds a growing niche AFP - 4 hours ago That was the phone call that inspired George and her partner Gareth O'Connor to start PetMedics, a 24-hour pet ambulance service for pet owners unable to ... Pet owners should pet proof their homes for the holidays Bayshore Courier Economics of pet ownership can be trying but worth it Shreveport Times Holidays going to the dogs...and cats Financial Post KeepMEcurrent.com - North American Press Syndicate all 10 news articles

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Alliance Imaging Announces Acquisition of Shared PET Imaging, LLC - MarketWatch

Alliance Imaging Announces Acquisition of Shared PET Imaging, LLC MarketWatch - 21 hours ago a leading national provider of outpatient diagnostic imaging services and radiation therapy services, announced today that it has acquired Shared PET ... Alliance Imaging acquires Shared PET Imaging - Quick Facts RTT News Alliance Buys Scanning Company Orange County Business Journal AIQ: Acquisition of Shared PET Imaging, LLC for $43M Trading Markets (press release) all 12 news articles

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Help your pet avoid the perils of Christmas - USA Today

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Help your pet avoid the perils of Christmas USA Today - 11 hours ago Standing-room-only busy, crammed with pets (and owners) in varying stages of distress — one of the humans still dressed in some sort of elf attire and ... The Humane Society offers a “sponsor-a-pet” program Kansas City Star Top 5 signs you're not ready for a pet Houston Chronicle Letter: Don't give pets Herald Times Reporter KPTH - The Newark Advocate all 55 news articles

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AP poll: Most say they, pets understand each other - The Associated Press

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AP poll: Most say they, pets understand each other The Associated Press - 2 hours ago Sixty-seven percent of pet owners say they understand their animals' woofs, meows or other sounds, including 18 percent like King and Thibodeau who say they ... AP-AP Poll-Pet Owners KGAN all 147 news articles

12/17/2008 - Google Pet News
Pets, too, losing homes to recession - Boston Globe

Pets, too, losing homes to recession Boston Globe, United States - Dec 16, 2008 The MSPCA reports a 45 percent increase in pets surrendered to its Boston shelter for economic or housing-related reasons - from 574 in the first 11 months ...

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Paula Abdul helping abused women save their pets - Examiner.com

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Paula Abdul helping abused women save their pets Examiner.com - 7 hours ago by Sharon Seltzer, Pet Rescue Examiner The American Humane Association and “American Idol” judge, Paula Abdul, are joining forces to promote on-site housing ... Paula Abdul Supports Dogs in Women's Shelters Dog Channel all 328 news articles

12/16/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Cold Weather Tips - KAALtv.com

Pet Cold Weather Tips KAALtv.com, MN - 6 hours ago (ABC 6 NEWS) -- When the weather gets as cold as it did Monday, it's not just dangerous for people; it's dangerous for pets. The Humane Society says it gets ... Tips for Pet Care in Cold Temperatures KNDO/KNDU Christmas pets: avoid the present pitfall WSBT-TV Pets get close-ups with Santa for cause The Flint Journal - MLive.com WXii 12.com - iNews880.com all 15 news articles

12/16/2008 - Google Pet News
Holidays present dangers to pets - Lynchburg News and Advance

Holidays present dangers to pets Lynchburg News and Advance, VA - 2 hours ago Feeling guilty, I did a quick search on the Internet for “holiday dangers to pets” and sure enough, found loads of information. ... Make the Holidays Harmonious for Pets, Too Bradenton Herald Cat Care: Holiday Pet Hazards WTVY Make sure pets have a safe, enjoyable Christmas Beckley Register-Herald Daily Herald all 5 news articles

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Pet Owners Giving Up Animals Because Of Economy - ABC2 News

Pet Owners Giving Up Animals Because Of Economy ABC2 News, MD - 7 hours ago People have always surrendered their pets for many different reasons... but now it's about money. "For the first time I've actually seen u-hauls driving in ... Shopping Center Hosts Temporary Pet Adoption Center CBS 47 Take extra care protecting pets Tumbler Ridge News Gifts aplenty for people and pets Prince George Citizen KMPH Fox 26 all 7 news articles

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Protect pets during freezing temperatures - Denver Post

Protect pets during freezing temperatures Denver Post, CO - 5 hours ago (THE DENVER POST | JOHN PRIETO) The Colorado Department of Agriculture warned that pets are vulnerable in the bitter cold that is gripping Colorado. ...

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$42000 donated after theft at the Pet Connection shelter - Kansas City Star

$42000 donated after theft at the Pet Connection shelter Kansas City Star, MO - 1 hour ago For stories about the costs of owning a pet. The Kansas City Star 2002 Animal lovers dug deep into their wallets to save more homeless dogs and cats. ...

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Deicers that are safe for pets and yards - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Deicers that are safe for pets and yards Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 8 hours ago By KAREN YOUSO, Star Tribune I'm glad there are de-icers that are safe for pets and yards, but why are people leaving their pets out so long that they need ...

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Shopping with your dog? The pet-friendliest (and unfriendliest) stores - Los Angeles Times

Shopping with your dog? The pet-friendliest (and unfriendliest) stores Los Angeles Times, CA - 5 hours ago So what's the pet-friendliest shopping center in LA? Great Dane or poodle. Pure-bred or mutt. It doesn't matter at the Grove, where any pup that is ...

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Tough economy leaves pets homeless - Daily Press

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Tough economy leaves pets homeless Daily Press, VA - 22 hours ago The Heritage Humane Society has seen an increase in the number of pets dropped off this year. By ZAK MINOR | 247-7429 WILLIAMSBURG - Christie Chipps Peters, ... Manatee pet advocates push for a 'no kill' county Sarasota Herald-Tribune Holiday spending can help homeless pets Asheville Citizen-Times Wish list for animal shelter, pet place Marshall News Messenger Kingsport Times News - Seattle Times all 91 news articles

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Pets Best Announces New Underwriter for Pet Insurance Policies - MarketWatch

Pets Best Announces New Underwriter for Pet Insurance Policies MarketWatch - 6 hours ago BOISE, Idaho, Dec 15, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pets Best Insurance LLC (Pets Best) announced today that effective December 12, 2008, new policies ...

12/15/2008 - Google Pet News
Fundraiser provides food for pets in need - Montana's News Station

Fundraiser provides food for pets in need Montana's News Station, MT - 3 hours ago As money tightens this holiday season, pets sometimes feel the effect just like people do. All for Animals is an organization reaching out to help pets in ... Billings group helping pets Montana's News Station all 2 news articles

12/15/2008 - Google Pet News
Obama's 'My Pet Goat' moment - Chicago Tribune

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Obama's 'My Pet Goat' moment Chicago Tribune, United States - 22 hours ago But Obama had a "My Pet Goat" moment, freezing up in the face of the shock. "I don't think it would be appropriate for me to comment on the issue at this ... Video: Ill. Attorney General Seeks to Oust Blagojevich AssociatedPress Why 'Governor' Quinn Could Upset Chicago's Machine NewsMax.com Bailout vote...Governor's scandal...Arms sales soar... | KXNet.com ... Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck all 5,920 news articles

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Pet-product overload can be dangerous - Fort Worth Star Telegram

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Pet-product overload can be dangerous Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 37 minutes ago By JUSTINE LEE, DVM Judging from the products I see in catalogs these days, tweens and pet owners have money to burn. Well, tweens can fend for themselves, ... PET DISH: Gifts that will please that critter you adore Atlanta Journal Constitution Gift ideas for pet owners and their pets Foster's Daily Democrat Dog gone Melbourne Herald Sun Huntington Herald Dispatch - Zootoo.com all 10 news articles

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Forsyth Co. Pet Shelter Holds Adopt-A-Thon - WXii 12.com

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Forsyth Co. Pet Shelter Holds Adopt-A-Thon WXii 12.com, NC - 5 hours ago FORSYTH, NC -- A Triad pet shelter spent Sunday giving unwanted animals a second chance with an adopt-a-thon. The Forsyth Humane Society wrapped up their ... Manatee pet advocates push for a 'no kill' county Sarasota Herald-Tribune Holiday spending can help homeless pets Asheville Citizen-Times Wish list for animal shelter, pet place Marshall News Messenger Kingsport Times News - Visalia Times-Delta all 160 news articles

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Give a pet a home for the holidays - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Give a pet a home for the holidays Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 45 minutes ago One of the top reasons for owner surrender is moving to an apartment where the landlord doesn’t allow pets. Most shelter dogs are already housebroken and ...

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RC pet center offers adoptions - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

RC pet center offers adoptions Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, CA - 2 hours ago The center is especially focusing on the animals it features on its "Spotlight Pets of the Week" area of its Web site, www.rcpets.info. ...

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Pets often the butt of domestic violence - Monsters and Critics.com

Pets often the butt of domestic violence Monsters and Critics.com - 3 hours ago According to animal rights group, RSPCA, up to 25 per cent of victims of domestic violence stay with their abusive partner for fear their pet will become ...

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Make the Holidays Harmonious for Pets, Too - Bradenton Herald

Make the Holidays Harmonious for Pets, Too Bradenton Herald,  United States - 11 hours ago Celebrants all over may look forward to the holidays for the hustle and bustle they bring, but the same sentiments may not be expressed by pets . . . if ... Danger lurks in those holiday trappings; protect pets Lancaster Newspapers Cat Care: Holiday Pet Hazards WTVY Make sure pets have a safe, enjoyable Christmas Beckley Register-Herald Daily Herald all 5 news articles

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Pets of the week - Tri Valley Herald

Pets of the week Tri Valley Herald, CA - 22 hours ago More than 200 pets are available for adoption at the Tri-City Animal Shelter, run by the city of Fremont, and at the nonprofit Furry Friends Rescue ... Pets go home for holidays Desert Valley Times EVENT: Tri-Cities Animal Shelter holds open house, pet food drive Mid Columbia Tri City Herald Pet Adopt A Thon comes with added bonus KTRE LocalNews8.com - KIMA CBS 29 all 10 news articles

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Dog Owner Says Pet Saved Her Life - Today's THV

Dog Owner Says Pet Saved Her Life Today's THV, AR - 4 hours ago A Van Buren woman says her mutt Miley saved her life. The dog woke Stacie Pitts up early morning of December Seventh. Pitts says she had a headache but went ... Arkansan says dog saved her life Pine Bluff Commercial all 5 news articles

12/14/2008 - Google Pet News
Think carefully before giving a pet as a surprise gift - Kingsport Times News

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Think carefully before giving a pet as a surprise gift Kingsport Times News, TN - 1 hour ago However, giving a pet as a surprise gift is never a good idea,” American Humane Society President Maria Belew Wheatley said. ... Pets also need shelter from cold Edmonton Sun Baby...it's cold outside (too cold for pets) The Oregonian - OregonLive.com Austin Humane Society throws pet parade News 8 Austin Madison Messenger - KBND all 90 news articles

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Are You Prepared for Holiday Pets? - 13wmaz

Are You Prepared for Holiday Pets? 13wmaz, GA - 5 hours ago According to Georgia Canine Rescue and Rehab in Cochran, December marks the busiest time of the year for pet adoptions. But with all the excitement of ... Cochran Decorates Georgia’s Tree Dublin Courier Herald all 3 news articles

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Make sure pets have a safe, enjoyable Christmas - Beckley Register-Herald

Make sure pets have a safe, enjoyable Christmas Beckley Register-Herald, WV - 1 hour ago But, if you decide to get one for Christmas — and most pet protection organizations recommend that you don’t — make sure the pet enjoys a safe, ... PAW PRINTS: Looking for a puppy for Christmas? Terre Haute Tribune Star all 2 news articles

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Help pets, learn facts: everyone wins! - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Help pets, learn facts: everyone wins! Los Angeles Times, CA - 8 hours ago If you'd like to do something simple and quick to help homeless pets, look no further than FreeKibble.com. Those familiar with the FreeRice campaign will ...

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Pets need to be kept safe during the holidays - Visalia Times-Delta

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Pets need to be kept safe during the holidays Visalia Times-Delta, CA - 17 hours ago Here are some simple but important precautions that will make it a wonderful and safe time for your pets, too. The No. 1 problem veterinarians see during ... Give thought before giving a pet as a gift Stockton Record Holidays can pose hazard for pets Lawrence Journal World EVENT: Tri-Cities Animal Shelter holds open house, pet food drive Mid Columbia Tri City Herald The Wichita Eagle - Mcalester News Capital all 74 news articles

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PET DISH: Gifts that will please that critter you adore - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Huntington Herald Dispatch

PET DISH: Gifts that will please that critter you adore Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 2 hours ago By Sandra Eckstein The holidays are almost here, and people will be looking for gifts for their pets as well as pet lovers. Here are a few suggestions from ... What To Do If Your Pet Is Stolen. Huntington Herald Dispatch all 2 news articles

12/13/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Supermarket Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Pet Spa - MarketWatch

Pet Supermarket Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Pet Spa MarketWatch - 12 hours ago SUNRISE, Fla., Dec 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pet Supermarket celebrated the grand opening on December 2, 2008 of "The Pet Spa," a full service luxury ...