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News - February 2009

2/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Clifton Forge man's pet snake is center of attention - WDBJ7.com

Clifton Forge man's pet snake is center of attention WDBJ7.com, VA Sheldon Washington loves his pet snake so much, he takes him along everywhere he goes. "A lot of people are afraid of him... but the reason they're afraid of him is because they don't know nothing about him," says Washington. Weighing in at 20 pounds, ... Biking Boa WBBH all 4 news articles

2/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Get up early, get pet spayed for free - abc7.com

Daily Star - Lebanon

Get up early, get pet spayed for free abc7.com, CA Pet owners in the northeast San Fernando Valley will get a chance to have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered for free on Saturday. LA Councilman Richard Alarcon says the city is offering the free service to the first 115 dog or cats brought to the ... Pets Spayed, Neutered For Free At LA Event CBS 2 Get your pets fixed Lake Sun Leader FREE PET SPAY/NEUTER OFFERED WEDNESDAY Chillicothe Gazette Examiner.com - WOWK all 153 news articles

2/28/2009 - Google Pet News
House Supports Allowing Trust Funds for Pets - Washington Post

House Supports Allowing Trust Funds for Pets Washington Post, United States A bill to allow Marylanders to create trusts for their pets passed the House of Delegates yesterday and will now be considered by the Senate. The bill passed by a vote of 105 to 28, but not before the House engaged in a little good-humored ...

2/28/2009 - Google Pet News
"Monkey Bite" Bill Would Mean No Interstate Trade Of Primate Pets - U.S. News & World Report

"Monkey Bite" Bill Would Mean No Interstate Trade Of Primate Pets U.S. News & World Report, DC If you've seen The Daily Show recently, you know about the latest moral panic: pet chimps run amok! And like with so many moral panics in the past, Congress is using it to punish businesspeople. Check out the Daily Show video here. ...

2/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Woman faces charges after more than 30 pets were found in her home - KTNV Las Vegas

Woman faces charges after more than 30 pets were found in her home KTNV Las Vegas, NV Dozens of pets have been in legal limbo but now the city says enough is enough. Steps are now being taken that could break the logjam and find homes for some of these animals. The woman is now facing new criminal charges and that is the legal action ... Maryland considers law permitting pet trusts ohmidog! Twice-annual vet exams are in pets' best interest Post-Bulletin Veterinary/Pet Care: ‘We’re looking for stability’ Ocala Tri-Valley Herald - kjrh.com all 20 news articles

2/28/2009 - Google Pet News
'Lost': My Biggest TV Pet Peeves and the Curious Curse of ... - BuddyTV

BuddyTV

'Lost': My Biggest TV Pet Peeves and the Curious Curse of ... BuddyTV, WA Everyone has pet peeves - drunk people who shout in quiet restaurants, messy car floors, restaurants that are always out of brie cheese. You know who you are. But passionate television fans live in a constant state of irritation because we have a ...

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Prevent pet loss with a microchip - San Jose Mercury News

Prevent pet loss with a microchip San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Linda Treml Hallam THIS COLUMN has often served as a reminder for pet owners regarding ways to prevent losing animals and hints on finding those that were lost. Losing a pet in any way can be a painful experience, but when you know that pet got out ...

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Get your pets fixed - Lake Sun Leader

Daily Star - Lebanon

Get your pets fixed Lake Sun Leader, MO Imagine what problems our community would have with pet overpopulation if Dogwood had not been helping to prevent births for these past 32 years! There are reasons for spaying and neutering other than overpopulation, of course. Spayed and neutered dogs ... Hi-tech animal shelter for homeless pets Examiner.com Anne Marie column: Tracy sets new rules for pet ownership Tri-Valley Herald Kanawha County Animal Shelter: Pets of the Week WOWK Washington Post - WSBT-TV all 136 news articles

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Banned pet fish gets a stay of execution in NY - USA Today

WKTV

Banned pet fish gets a stay of execution in NY USA Today State officials tell The (Syracuse) Post-Standard they have backed off for now on their plans to nab and execute the 28-inch-long pet Snakehead owned by Chris Deverso of Clay, NY The New York Department of Environmental Conservation had designs on ... DEC postpones execution of pet fish; doesn't want "a media event" WKTV State plans to execute man's 10-year-old pet fish Fox44 News Snakehead gets a reprieve, for now News 10 Now WTVH - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com all 13 news articles

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
National Pet Dental Health Month - Seattle Post Intelligencer

AsiaOne

National Pet Dental Health Month Seattle Post Intelligencer February is National Pet Dental Health Month. What better way for us to be reminded of the importance of caring for our cat's teeth? When was the last time you brushed your cat's teeth or scheduled a teeth cleaning with your veterinarian? ... Dental care vital for pets Liberty Tribune February is Pet Dental Health Month Emediawire (press release) Maintain a 'pearly white' smile for children and pets Flyer News Chief - Nantucket Independent all 56 news articles

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Woman tries to swap kids for pet bird and $175, police say - Orlando Sentinel

ABC News

Woman tries to swap kids for pet bird and $175, police say Orlando Sentinel, FL Police say Greenwell offered the kids up for $2000, but when the Romeros couldn't meet the price, a deal was sealed with the pet cockatoo (and $175 for legal fees.) The kids are now in state custody. Their father has expressed interest in getting ... 3 charged in La. swap of 2 kids for pet bird, cash WZTV Woman swops two kids for pet bird The South African Star Police: Couple tried to swap kids for cash, cockatoo USA Today Monroe News Star - The Canadian Press all 323 news articles

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Obamas' pet preference gives some pause - Boston Globe

Washington Post

Obamas' pet preference gives some pause Boston Globe, United States Steve McNelly, who lives in Lisbon, Maine, and owns three of the dogs, was also of two minds about the presidential pet. "I think it's great they're getting one," he said. "We just worry about the celebrity part of it. Everybody's going to want one, ... Obamas pick Portuguese water dog to be first pet CTV.ca Obamas Choose Elitist, Blue-Collar Portuguese Water Dog for First Pet Wrecking Ball Report (satire) Portuguese water dog: First Pet? The Week Magazine 9NEWS.com - Newsday all 791 news articles

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Kids and pets: dogs - Examiner.com

Where I Live - News Community Media

Kids and pets: dogs Examiner.com by Jana Lynch, Wilmington Parenting Examiner This week, Wilmington Pet Training Examiner Casey Troyer and I bring you the first in a collaborative series on kids and pets. This week’s installment is kids and dogs. Casey gives a nice breakdown on how to ... Pet Scoop: ID tags improve odds for pets on the loose Memphis Commercial Appeal Appreciate our pets while we have them Dog Lady The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com Dogs allowed: Creature comforts at the workplace USA Today DetNews.com - Examiner.com all 27 news articles

2/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Aftermarket products focus on pets and safety - MSNBC

Aftermarket products focus on pets and safety MSNBC By Sandy Robins You've likely heard about the travel industry's transformation to become pet friendly. Just how many people are loading up their pets for vacation? You might be surprised. According to a recent survey of pet owners — conducted by the ... APPA Finds Pet Spending Topped $43 Billion in 2008 BirdChannel.com all 2 news articles

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Kim Kardashian Apologizes for Posting Pet Chimp Pictures After ... - FOXNews

The Money Times

Kim Kardashian Apologizes for Posting Pet Chimp Pictures After ... FOXNews The Kardashian family with rented pet chimp Suzy. From left, Kim, mom Kris Jenner, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian. The Kardashian family with rented pet chimp Suzy. From left, Kim, mom Kris Jenner, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian. ... Kim Kardashian apologizes for blog post about pet chimp Los Angeles Times Kim Kardashian Sorry for Posting Pics of Pet Chimp After Mauling ... Us Magazine Kim apologises for pet chimp's online pics Times of India The Money Times - E! Online all 58 news articles

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
New Program Offers Free Pet Spaying/Neutering - The Epoch Times

Bakersfield Now

New Program Offers Free Pet Spaying/Neutering The Epoch Times, NY By Joshua Philipp CURB YOUR PET: Mayor Bloomberg announced a new program on Tuesday that will offer spay and neutering services for free to the pets of New Yorkers. (Li Xin/The Epoch Times) NEW YORK—Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a new program that ... Senator Florez Wants State to Control Pet Population CBS 47 State Considers Required Neutering for Pets KPBS State senator Florez introduces pet legislation Bakersfield Now TomRiver Times - Newsday all 27 news articles

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
More people giving up their pets - WSBT-TV

Daily Star - Lebanon

More people giving up their pets WSBT-TV, IN By Sarah Rice (srice@wsbt.com) Because of intake fees at other shelters, Pet Refuge has a waiting list of unwanted pets from families struggling to care for them. (WSBT photo) By WSBT News1 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — The economy is making it difficult for ... Donate and get free photo of your pet Shakopee Valley News Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s Pet of the Week Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton Be aware, prevent pet thefts OurayNews.com News-Leader.com - FOX6Now.com Milwaukee all 97 news articles

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Local gov'ts confront dangerous pets - USA Today

Local gov'ts confront dangerous pets USA Today Local governments are confronting dangerous pets in different ways. Some seek outright bans of certain dog breeds or exotic animals, while others force pet owners to buy costly pet insurance or impose strict rules. On Tuesday, the US House of ...

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Risk To Pets Motivates Smokers to Quit - CBS News

BBC News

Risk To Pets Motivates Smokers to Quit CBS News, NY (WebMD) Smokers are motivated to quit the habit to protect their pets from secondhand smoke, a new survey shows. Researchers led by Sharon M. Milberger, ScD, of the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, found that 28.4 percent of smokers who ... Smoking cessation is for the dogs, too Medill Reports all 63 news articles

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet owners: Looking for ways to save money? - Animal Crazy

Malaysia Star

Pet owners: Looking for ways to save money? Animal Crazy, FL KING, NC — As household incomes continue to fall, pet owners across the country are faced with cutting expenditures. When it comes to your pet’s needs, figuring out what expenses to cut may be tricky. Pet Sitters International, the world’s largest ... Dental care vital for pets Liberty Tribune February is Pet Dental Health Month Emediawire (press release) Maintain a 'pearly white' smile for children and pets Flyer News Chief - RushPRnews.com (press release) all 50 news articles

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Appreciate our pets while we have them Dog Lady - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

Appreciate our pets while we have them Dog Lady The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH This is amusing, considering how many dog owners happily gripe about their pets until the final silence when they realize all the fussing enriched and in- formed their lives. Dogs absorb human tensions. They distract us from bigger problems. ... Dogs allowed: Creature comforts at the workplace USA Today Pet events for this weekend Examiner.com Pet owners, clean up after your dogs The Coloradoan Statesman Journal - Gaston Gazette all 22 news articles

2/26/2009 - Google Pet News
New research shows smokers may quit habit for sake of pets - Dallas Morning News

New research shows smokers may quit habit for sake of pets Dallas Morning News, TX The Dallas woman knows smoking is bad for her own health, but seeing her pets’ reactions and talking with her veterinarian about the effect of smoking on their health has been another factor for her to consider. The question is whether it will be ...

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet franchise thrives as 'paradise for dogs' - DetNews.com

Pet franchise thrives as 'paradise for dogs' DetNews.com, MI Their goal is to provide people's pets with a home away from home. What separates Dogtopia from the growing number of dog kennels and day cares in Metro Detroit is its attention to detail, Miller said. For example, each of Dogtopia's rooms has rubber ...

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Primates Aren’t Pets - New York Times

New Zealand Herald

Primates Aren’t Pets New York Times, United States It was also a reminder that primates should not keep other primates as pets. The obvious reason is the danger involved. No matter how tame they may sometimes appear, chimpanzees are vastly stronger than most people realize. And no matter how socialized ... House tightens restrictions on chimps as pets USA Today House OKs curb on pet apes New York Daily News Chimp as Pet or Wild Animal, Congress to Decide MSNBC The Associated Press - Washington Post all 218 news articles

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Vet Has Tips On Saving Money As A Pet Owner - cbs4denver.com

Vet Has Tips On Saving Money As A Pet Owner cbs4denver.com, CO Read more in our Privacy Policy Learning to cut a pet's nails is also an easy way to save $5 or $10 per trimming. The most important place to get while brushing pet's teeth is right along the gum-line. Coloradans are taking a stand and finding ... CSU vet: In cutting pet costs, don't cheap out on food Denver Post COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIANS OFFER TIPS FOR CARING FOR ... Colorado State University (press release) all 3 news articles

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets at the office: Show us who's boss - USA Today

USA Today

Pets at the office: Show us who's boss USA Today More and more people are taking their four-legged friends to work, and USA TODAY is looking for photos of owners with their pets at the workplace, for possible publication in a gallery. Tell us what the pet policy is on your job, and e-mail us a photo ...

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Family pet goat at the center of Aptos dispute finds a new home - San Jose Mercury News

Family pet goat at the center of Aptos dispute finds a new home San Jose Mercury News,  USA It is still a mystery as to who filed the complaint against Olson and her family pet, but she and her family will be able to visit Annie the goat, who was adopted by Rocking Horse Ranch Day Care on Saturday. He will live among four other goats and ...

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
State senator Florez introduces pet legislation - Bakersfield Now

Daily Star - Lebanon

State senator Florez introduces pet legislation Bakersfield Now, CA By Carol Ferguson, Eyewitness News Pet owners in Kern County and throughout California could face stricter rules if they don't get their animals spayed or neutered under a law proposed by state Senator Dean Florez. The lawmaker says his aim is to ... City animal shelter announces plan to do free spay and neuter Newsday Pet owners urged to action on Spay Day News-Leader.com Humane Society Asks Residents To Bring Pets In To Get Spayed Or ... FOX6Now.com Milwaukee Marconews - Capitol Weekly all 90 news articles

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets' dental care should continue at home - News Chief

Malaysia Star

Pets' dental care should continue at home News Chief, FL In our last discussion for February's Pet Dental Health Month, we are going to focus on the most important part of disease treatment: Prevention. Once your pet's mouth has been sealed and polished, even before they are recovered from anesthesia, ... Pets need regular dental checkups, too Marie Hulett OCRegister ASK THE VET: Brush your pet's teeth regularly Colorado Springs Gazette Chew on this: Vets offer tips to help furry friends take a bite ... Asbury Park Press Media Newswire (press release) - Malaysia Star all 17 news articles

2/25/2009 - Google Pet News
The Case For Pet Care in Perpetuity - Washington Post

The Case For Pet Care in Perpetuity Washington Post, United States In the District and 39 states, including Virginia, residents can establish legal trusts for their pets. Money is set aside to care for the animals in case the owners die or are incapacitated. That's not the case in Maryland, but that could soon change. ...

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Posh pet store in Bel Air faces default judgment - San Jose Mercury News

Posh pet store in Bel Air faces default judgment San Jose Mercury News,  USA AP LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles judge says the owners of a Bel Air pet store that catered to celebrities could face a default judgment in a lawsuit alleging they sold sick "puppy mill" animals to about 800 people. The judge told the plaintiff's attorney ...

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Kent County Humane Society helps pet owners during tough times - WZZM

Kent County Humane Society helps pet owners during tough times WZZM, MI (WZZM) The Kent County Humane Society is launching a new program to create a pet food bank. The group is calling it the "Kibble Konnection." Organizers say the program is intended to help families facing financial problems and need to feed their pets. ... Pets feel impact of economic times Yuma Sun Save $1 on vaccines for your pets in Phoenix ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) all 3 news articles

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
How to reduce your pet expenses - Albany Times Union

How to reduce your pet expenses Albany Times Union, NY By CHRISTEN GOWAN, Staff writer Capital Region shelters and animal rescue groups are dealing with an influx of cats and dogs surrendered by owners who are being evicted from their homes or can't afford food and veterinary care for their pets. ...

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Million Dollar Dog grooms pets for clients in a ‘ruff’’ economy - Gaston Gazette

Million Dollar Dog grooms pets for clients in a ‘ruff’’ economy Gaston Gazette, NC A sign in Tara Pellegrino's Belmont office reads, "66 percent of dog owners would not give up their pet for $1 million" - a quote that inspired the name of her professional pet grooming and spa service Million Dollar Dog Inc. Pellegrino recently added ... A furry friend The Sun Daily all 2 news articles

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Domestic Animal Services to sponsor Spay Day USA to save pet owner ... - Marconews

Domestic Animal Services to sponsor Spay Day USA to save pet owner ... Marconews, FL “Reducing the growth of the homeless pet population is a top priority in times where few people can take on the added financial burden of a new pet,” said Domestic Animal Services Director Amanda Townsend. Spay Day USA allows pet owners in Collier ... SNAP brings free services to 'corridor of cruelty' KHOU all 3 news articles

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets can cause problems - The Collegian online

The Collegian online

Pets can cause problems The Collegian online, OK Pets can be wonderful companions, but they can sometimes do more harm than good, especially when they enter an environment where students live in such close proximity to each other. There are many reasons why the University has banned pets from the ... Pets provide companionship The Collegian online all 2 news articles

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
50 pet sterilizations will be free Tuesday - El Paso Times

WOWK

50 pet sterilizations will be free Tuesday El Paso Times, TX Spay Day USA is a national day to promote spaying and neutering pets and is celebrated on the last Tuesday of February. In El Paso, the day is a joint effort to raise public awareness of pet over-population. Registration for sterilization surgeries ... Letter: Spay, neuter pets Herald Times Reporter Spay Day USA - procrastinators wanted! Examiner.com Letter: Get your pets fixed Enterprise-Record Statesman Journal - Newspaper Tree all 51 news articles

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Law Banning Chimps As Pets Proposed - Hartford Courant

Law Banning Chimps As Pets Proposed Hartford Courant, United States Lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on federal legislation that would prevent private ownership of primates as pets. The vote by the United States House of Representatives comes a week after a chimpanzee attacked his owner's friend in Stamford, ... Chimp Was Not at Fault in Attack—Wild Animals Should Be Left in ... U.S. News & World Report A Step Toward Human and Primate Safety Huffington Post Chimp attack prompts Washington legislators to act Examiner.com Connecticut Post all 11 news articles

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Cost goes sky high to fly with your pet - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Cost goes sky high to fly with your pet Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA By JACLYN GIOVIS Spirit Airlines recently raised its fee for carrying pets to $100 each way, from $85 previously. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines made even steeper increases last year. Corie Geller checks in for her flight to Kansas City with her ...

2/24/2009 - Google Pet News
WA pets could gain protection under bill - Seattle Post Intelligencer

WA pets could gain protection under bill Seattle Post Intelligencer A bill passed Monday by the state House would extend the protections of domestic violence restraining orders to pets owned by the person who secures the order. The bill, which passed 96-1, now goes to the Senate. Courts could decide custody of jointly ... Nebraska Senators reject pet protection bill Brownfield all 9 news articles

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Argus Institute provides pet loss and pet health care resources - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Argus Institute provides pet loss and pet health care resources Examiner.com by Maria Devore, Denver Pet Health Examiner The two most difficult things for a pet owner are to lose a beloved pet and to make the decision about what to do with a very sick pet. We all eventually face the first one. Sometimes we’ve gone through the ...

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet of the Week: Babykins needs a home - San Jose Mercury News

Pet of the Week: Babykins needs a home San Jose Mercury News,  USA Babykins, an 8-week-old Australian cattle dog, was found shivering in the rain with his three sisters. He is available for adoption at the Santa Cruz Babykins was found shivering in the rain, huddling with his three sisters, and now is looking for a ...

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Spay, neuter help for low-income pet owners - Pensacola News Journal

Spay, neuter help for low-income pet owners Pensacola News Journal, FL This month, eligible low-income pet owners can get half off the cost of spaying or neutering a pet during Spay and Neuter Month at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. The local animal welfare organization, Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare, ... Top Dogs Raise Money in Pet Photo Contest Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) Pleas for ‘family pets’ may mask deadly purpose Lawrence Journal World Trim-A-Tom Day slated at The Pet Place Marshall News Messenger Corpus Christi Caller Times - TMCnet all 26 news articles

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Questions remain about pets on bases - Tribune Review

Questions remain about pets on bases Tribune Review, PA According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (and surveys), most people in America have a pet, and the overwhelming majority of owners consider their pets family. Lynette Lynde and her husband, who live just outside Fort Bragg, NC, ...

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Law Should Underline Truth: Chimps Aren't Pets - Hartford Courant

Law Should Underline Truth: Chimps Aren't Pets Hartford Courant, United States This week's grisly tragedy in Stamford proves once again that chimpanzees are not pets, they never will be pets and that our laws need to be written in bold-face type to reflect this. It only takes only one truly reckless person to leave a trail of ... Experts not surprised by chimp's vicious attack Connecticut Post Travis the chimp was not crazy National Post Experts not surprised by chimp's vicious attack Norwalk Advocate Joplin Globe - Hartford Courant all 10 news articles

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets feel impact of economic times - Yuma Sun

Pets feel impact of economic times Yuma Sun, AZ BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER Even man's best friend isn't safe from the economic crisis, and officials with the Humane Society of Yuma say they're seeing more and more pets dropped off because families cannot afford to keep them. ...

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets need regular dental checkups, too Marie Hulett - OCRegister

Pets need regular dental checkups, too Marie Hulett OCRegister, CA I thought this might be a good topic for your column so that people can understand how important it is to keep on top of their pets' dental health. A. First, I am so sorry for your loss and I know how sad you must be; but thank you for sharing your ... ASK THE VET: Brush your pet's teeth regularly Colorado Springs Gazette all 2 news articles

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Global downturn leaves pets out in the cold - AFP

AFP	Global downturn leaves pets out in the cold AFP PARIS (AFP) — As household income falls and homes are repossessed, family pets are also increasingly falling victim to the global economic crisis, animal welfare organisations warn. "For about a month we've been getting more and more calls," said ...

2/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Vet firm helps pets combat cancer - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Vet firm helps pets combat cancer Los Angeles Times, CA "In the old days it was 'My pet is sick, so let's put it to sleep,' " Rosenberg said. "And a lot of vets still weren't knowledgeable about animal oncology themselves. But if you would have asked me then if it would grow into what it is today, ...

2/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Stem cells extracted from pets help treat their ailments - Chicago Tribune

Stem cells extracted from pets help treat their ailments Chicago Tribune, United States The therapy is gaining momentum as a treatment option for pets. But it also holds promise for humans, researchers and companies involved say. "It did wonders," Zoey's owner, Raymond Walsh of Palos Heights said of his 14-year-old American Eskimo's first ...

2/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Ore. police chief: No pet collars in dead cougar - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

Ore. police chief: No pet collars in dead cougar The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR AP Ashland police Chief Terry Holderness says he was misinformed when he was told that two pet collars were found in the stomach of a cougar killed by police. The cougar was shot by an Ashland officer and an Oregon State Police trooper after it was ... No collars in dead cougar Mail Tribune Cougar Shooting In Ashland Stirs Debate KPTV.com all 12 news articles

2/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Former First Pet 'Socks' loses cancer battle - NECN

Washington Post

Former First Pet 'Socks' loses cancer battle NECN, MA (NECN) - After a long battle with cancer, former first pet Socks the cat has died. For two terms, Socks graced the halls of the White House during the Clinton administration. The cat was adopted by the Clintons after it jumped into the arms of daughter ... Rest in Peace, Socks Washington Post Socks, Clintons’ Abandoned Cat, Finally Dies Wonkette (satire) Socks Clinton dies; Ex-First Cat known for sleeping was 20 Los Angeles Times Chicago Daily Herald - Radar Online all 391 news articles

2/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Shop Boys composing music for London ballet - AFP

BBC News

Pet Shop Boys composing music for London ballet AFP LONDON (AFP) — British pop duo the Pet Shop Boys are writing original music for a new ballet that could open in London in 2011, the band's singer told the BBC on Saturday. The ballet, which will feature "electronics and strings", is based on a story by ... Pet Shop Boys to compose ballet BBC News Pet Shop Ballet Pollstar Pet Shop Boys Doing Music For London Ballet AHN Contactmusic.com - Digital Spy all 20 news articles

2/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets' plights in Australian bushfires - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Pets' plights in Australian bushfires Examiner.com by Bruny Hudson, Tampa Pet Rescue Examiner The devastating bushfires in the eastern states of Australia in the last few weeks left uncounted and deep scars in the lives of pets. Dogs and cats that survived the firestorms are suffering from physical and ... HB 458 Seeks to Change Rules on County Pet Owners Examiner.com all 2 news articles

2/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Respect And Celebrate Your Pet During Its Golden Years - Hartford Courant

Respect And Celebrate Your Pet During Its Golden Years Hartford Courant, United States A pet's life is never long enough for those of us who love him or her. However, barring disease or trauma, today a pet can live at least an average of 10-12 quality years due to advances in nutrition and medical care. Of course, there are many pets ...

2/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Peanut product recalls expanded to pet foods - 9NEWS.com

WJBF-TV

Peanut product recalls expanded to pet foods 9NEWS.com, CO KUSA - The peanut butter salmonella contamination has expanded to include pet products after American Health Kennels Inc. announced certain dog treats are being recalled. American Health Kennels Inc. is recalling certain baked dog treats which contain ... Texas now has nine salmonella cases; pet owners should be aware of ... Austin American-Statesman FDA salmonella pet food recall Examiner.com Salmonella outbreak can impact pets also Gladwin County Record Prospector (subscription) - The Birmingham News - al.com all 1,577 news articles

2/21/2009 - Google Pet News
WebClawer: Kardashian family gets pet chimp, scientists harness ... - Los Angeles Times

Telegraph.co.uk

WebClawer: Kardashian family gets pet chimp, scientists harness ... Los Angeles Times, CA The Kardashian family gets a pet chimp? The Web is full of animal stories, good, bad and ugly: Researchers with Georgia University's Nano Research Group have fitted hamsters with tiny detector jackets that capture the biomechanical energy the rodents ... Dog with phobia of MEN had to be rescued by a woman after falling ... Daily Mail all 5 news articles

2/21/2009 - Google Pet News
PetSmart, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 ... - CNNMoney.com

PetSmart, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 ... CNNMoney.com 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 stores in the United States and Canada, 132 in-store PetSmart PetsHotels® cat and dog boarding ...

2/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Indianapolis animal shelters report more pets being abandoned in ... - Indianapolis Star

Loyalist College Pioneer

Indianapolis animal shelters report more pets being abandoned in ... Indianapolis Star, United States Shelter officials say that "moving," more often than not, is an excuse pet owners give when they no longer can afford to keep their dogs and cats. With the economy in tatters, owners desperate to find ways to save money are flooding shelters with ... 'Fido Fine,' a proposed tax on veterinary services, is removed ... Los Angeles Times Paw prints Press & Sun-Bulletin Humane Society Midnight Madness WSET Suffolk News-Herald all 17 news articles

2/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Exotic creatures can be dangerous pets - Lower Hudson Journal news

Exotic creatures can be dangerous pets Lower Hudson Journal news, NY By Laura Incalcaterra A chimpanzee's vicious attack on a Connecticut woman this week has focused attention on the dangers of keeping wild animals as pets. Throughout the Lower Hudson Valley, and across the nation, more wild animals are becoming pets, ... Letter: Wild animals shouldn't be pets Asheville Citizen-Times Exotic animals can be dangerous pets MSNBC There is a heaven for animals Kansas City Star Insciences Organisation - Red Herring all 19 news articles

2/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Letter: Spay, neuter pets - Merced Sun-Star

Shelby County Reporter

Letter: Spay, neuter pets Merced Sun-Star, CA Editor: This Tuesday is National Spay and Neuter Day, and as president of the Humane Society at Le Grand High School, I encourage you to spay and neuter your pets. Sixty percent of animals in this Valley suffer on the streets and die before age one. ... Spay Day USA Daily American Online Spay, neuter fees to be reduced to celebrate week Columbus Telegram Letter: Pet owners urged to be part of solution Anderson Herald Bulletin The Republic.com (subscription) - Seattle Post Intelligencer all 53 news articles

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GWINNETT COUNTY: Pet owners short of cash get help feeding animals - Atlanta Journal Constitution

GWINNETT COUNTY: Pet owners short of cash get help feeding animals Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA Well in metro Atlanta, people can turn to Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit located off Oakland Industrial Court in Lawrenceville. The months-old nonprofit provides food for animals whose owners can’t. The charity is getting slammed due to the ...

2/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet parakeet rescued from store - BBC News

BBC News

Pet parakeet rescued from store BBC News, UK The Rosella Parakeet, which is thought to be a pet or from a local aviary, flew through a window into a storeroom in John Lewis on Thursday afternoon. Staff at the store called the RSPCA, who managed to catch the bird as it flew above the ladies and ...

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Ukiah drops pet "owner" to "guardian" plan - San Jose Mercury News

Ukiah drops pet "owner" to "guardian" plan San Jose Mercury News,  USA Pet owners will still be pet owners in Ukiah after the City Council dropped a proposal to change the term to "pet guardian" in its animal control ordinance. The increasingly common terms "guardian" or "custodian" to refer to people with pets proved too ...

2/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Brush your pet's teeth - Los Angeles Times

Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Brush your pet's teeth Los Angeles Times, CA As National Pet Dental Health Month comes to a close, I wonder how many of us have pried open our pets mouth to scrub away tartar and plaque at the risk of losing a finger. Moreover, I wonder how many of us even knew we needed to brush our pets’ teeth. ... What's below your pet's gum line? NorthShoreOfLongIsland.com February is Pet Dental Health Month Animal Crazy The truth about teeth Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier VillageSoup Belfast - WXii 12.com all 8 news articles

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Exotic animals can be dangerous pets - MSNBC

Exotic animals can be dangerous pets MSNBC His animals aren't considered pets, but he says Southwest Florida has thousands of exotic animals that do live as pets. He says your neighbors could have anything from alligators to bobcats living inside their home. Smith told us one animal you won't ... Why Wild Animals Don't Make Good Pets PR Web (press release) Experts warn: wild animals not fit to be pets 9NEWS.com Are they pets? Daily American Online KVBC - News-Herald.com all 12 news articles

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Hep Your Pet, Get to the Vet - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Hep Your Pet, Get to the Vet Seattle Post Intelligencer A survey of veterinarians confirmed pet owners have cut back on pet visits in the past six months. About 50% of pet owners are likely to wait until obvious problems surface with their pets before going to the veterinarian. ... Free! Coupons for veterinary care Examiner.com Get to the Vet Campaign Launched CatChannel.com all 4 news articles

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Pet perfume: the poor-man's shower for man's best friend? - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle

Pet perfume: the poor-man's shower for man's best friend? San Francisco Chronicle,  USA But pet perfumes are quickly becoming the latest rage in our quest to pamper our furry friends. With clever names like Sexy Beast (and scents crafted to smell like "beach" and "park") how could any shopoholic pet parent resist? ...

2/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Call Goes Out to Ban Exotic Pets - MSNBC

Call Goes Out to Ban Exotic Pets MSNBC Now, folks are trying to make it so no one can ever again have a primate the size of Travis as a pet again. The current law, passed in 2004, prohibits people from owning primates more than 50 pounds and requires exotic pet owners to apply for a permit. ... Video: Chimp Owner: I Did Whatever I Had to Do AssociatedPress Chimp Attack Prompts Ban on Pet Primates Zootoo.com Woman suffering massive injuries to face, hands in pet chimp ... Examiner.com Daily Green - Examiner.com all 3,903 news articles

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Ngmoco teaches old dog simulator new tricks - Macworld

Macworld

Ngmoco teaches old dog simulator new tricks Macworld, CA by Chris Holt, Macworld.com For its latest iPhone diversion, developer Ngmoco aims to give iPhone and iPod touch owners all the joys of having their very own pet with almost none of the housebreaking. The newly announced Touch Pets Dogs promises to ... Pilot Dog Puppies Leave for Training State Journal all 6 news articles

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Adoptable pets: Animal shelter lobby has lots of information - San Jose Mercury News

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Adoptable pets: Animal shelter lobby has lots of information San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Linda Tremel Hallam THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER lobby houses various resources regarding pet care, as well as leaflets containing information, free animal newspapers with great articles about specific problems and insights regarding behavioral issues ... Ready to adopt a pet? Be prepared BEFORE you head out ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Donation pays for 20 pet adoptions Redlands Daily Facts Pet owners face hard choices Pekin Daily Times River Forest Leaves - Lebanon Daily News all 60 news articles

2/19/2009 - Google Pet News
RIP: Mickey Rourke’s Pet Chihuahua Loki, 1991-2009 - MTV.com

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RIP: Mickey Rourke’s Pet Chihuahua Loki, 1991-2009 MTV.com - 12 hours ago Less than a week before what could become the crowning achievement of his meteoric comeback—an Oscar win for Best Actor—Mickey Rourke has been temporarily ... Mickey Rourke's beloved pet Chihauhua dies National Post Mickey Rourke -- Comforted By Puppy Love TMZ.com Mickey Rourke looses beloved dog Loki Examiner.com Telegraph.co.uk - Los Angeles Times all 401 news articles

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SciComPro Launches Services for Human and Pet Health Care - MSNBC

SciComPro Launches Services for Human and Pet Health Care MSNBC - 11 hours ago 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciComPro-LLC is a new business service that promises to help drive break-through innovation in the human and pet health care ...

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Pet Shop Boys accept Outstanding Contribution To Music award at BRITs - NME.com

Showbiz Spy

Pet Shop Boys accept Outstanding Contribution To Music award at BRITs NME.com, UK - 6 hours ago Pet Shop Boys collected an award for their Outstanding Contribution To Music at the BRIT Awards in London tonight (February 18), shortly before playing a ... Brandon Flowers and Lady GaGa Join Pet Shop Boys at Brit Awards Towleroad Pet Shop Boys Brit bother The Press Association Pet Shop Boys to Perform at Tonight's BRIT Awards - Download ... ArjanWrites.com Music Blog The Sun - Londonist all 42 news articles

2/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Chicago, suburban pet owners look for place to turn when food runs out - Chicago Tribune

Chicago, suburban pet owners look for place to turn when food runs out Chicago Tribune, United States - 18 minutes ago The food bank for pets, run out of Sabin's BC Dog Training Club, opened almost a month ago and is accepting dog and cat food donations, which it distributes ...

2/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Fire damages GF pet shelter; animals OK - MSNBC

Fire damages GF pet shelter; animals OK MSNBC - 11 hours ago By AP - Grand Forks Authorities say no animals were hurt in a fire that damaged a Grand Forks area pet shelter. The blaze Sunday night at Circle of Friends ... Grand Forks pet shelter damaged by fire but animals uninjured DL-Online all 13 news articles

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Thieves steal animal shelter's pet food supply - MSNBC

Thieves steal animal shelter's pet food supply MSNBC - 19 hours ago Wanda Bittner helps pet owners put food in their dog bowls when times are tough, but now the owner of a Yelm animal shelter has been targeted by thieves who ...

2/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Chimpanzee Attack Revives Calls for Federal Primate Law - FOXNews

Chimpanzee Attack Revives Calls for Federal Primate Law FOXNews - 8 hours ago "They're wide open for any exotic pet; you could have a tiger," Preiss said. Twenty states and the District of Columbia ban keeping primates as pets, ...

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Animal-rights advocates ask Legislature to protect pets caught in ... - WQAD

Animal-rights advocates ask Legislature to protect pets caught in ... WQAD, IL - 5 hours ago Animal Rescue League of Iowa director Tom Colvin says his agency provides a "safe house" or other forms of protection to at least one pet a week caught ... Domestic abuse victims want protection for pets Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier all 13 news articles

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What Pets You Can and Can't Have at Home - MSNBC

Washington Post

What Pets You Can and Can't Have at Home MSNBC - 9 hours ago State law bans people from keeping primates weighing more than 50 pounds as pets and requires owners of exotic pets to apply for a permit. ... Video: Chimp Owner: I Did Whatever I Had to Do AssociatedPress 25 of the Worst Attacks by Exotic Pets Daily Green Do you own a chimp or other exotic pet? Congratulations, you’re a ... Examiner.com Daily American Online - WTNH all 2,759 news articles

2/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets take a bite out of savings - BBC News

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Pets take a bite out of savings BBC News, UK - 7 hours ago But some pets have taken the situation literally - by chomping their way through a growing number of banknotes, Bank of England figures show. ...

2/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Salmonella outbreak can impact pets also - Gladwin County Record

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Salmonella outbreak can impact pets also Gladwin County Record, MI - 8 hours ago LANSING – The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) would like all pet owners to be aware that the current Salmonella outbreak and resulting recall ... Video: Peanut Corp. of America Files for Bankruptcy AssociatedPress Peanut-related Salmonella Outbreak – Some Advice on Staying Safe eNews Park Forest Peanut Corporation Faces Damage Suits, Class Actions Consumer Affairs Canada.com - The Associated Press all 1,095 news articles

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Vouchers To Help Owners Pay For Pet Care - MSNBC

Earthtimes (press release)

Vouchers To Help Owners Pay For Pet Care MSNBC - 20 hours ago PITTSBURGH - Pets are not immune to the slumping economy. As families struggle to make ends meet, it seems more people are starting to skip their routine ... Company Offers Vouchers To Get Pets To Vets KETV.com New campaign gives pet owners money for veterinary care DVM 360 Pet owners feel fiscal bite, emotional pain Muncie Star Press ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) - Examiner.com all 43 news articles

2/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Experts try to explain pet chimp’s rampage - MSNBC

MSNBC

Experts try to explain pet chimp’s rampage MSNBC - 4 hours ago By Mike Celizic In the wake of a brutal attack by a pet chimpanzee on a Connecticut woman, people are asking what went wrong. But that, a wildlife expert ... Video: Conn. Police Shoot Chimp After It Attacks Woman AssociatedPress Police kill pet chimp after woman is injured Boston Globe Chimp, though beloved pet, still wild animal Providence Journal Fox5 KVVU - NECN all 1,549 news articles

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Sergeant's(R) Pet Care Products Launches Sentry HC(R) Good ... - MSNBC

Sergeant's(R) Pet Care Products Launches Sentry HC(R) Good ... MSNBC - 6 hours ago OMAHA, NE - Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc. introduced the Sentry HC® Good Behavior(TM) Pheromone Collar for Dogs, a convenient, inexpensive and ... Sergeant's Pet Care Products and Celebrity Dog Trainer Tamar ... MSNBC all 7 news articles

2/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Ashley Paige: 'Not so ordinary' pet person of year - USA Today

Ashley Paige: 'Not so ordinary' pet person of year USA Today - 7 hours ago It's also a safe haven/recovery ward for abused or homeless pets that are nursed into irresistibility so they can be offered for adoption amidst the pink ...

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Pet STore Owner Stops Robbers in Their Tracks - KPTM-TV

Pet STore Owner Stops Robbers in Their Tracks KPTM-TV, NE - 3 hours ago COUNCIL BLUFFS (KPTM)- A Council Bluffs pet store owner stops a robber dead in his tracks after he tried to steal a designer puppy. ... Local pet shop owner foils third animal theft attempt Daily Nonpareil Puppy Shoplifted From Pet Store WOWT Council Bluffs man accused of stealing puppy Chicago Tribune SW Iowa News - Radio Iowa all 29 news articles

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Md. Senate votes down bill to cage pets in pickups - Examiner.com

Md. Senate votes down bill to cage pets in pickups Examiner.com - 11 hours ago Norman Stone, Jr., D-Baltimore, that would have resulted in a misdemeanor and a fine of up to $500 for people who violated the pet policy. ... Md. Rejects Bill to Restrain Dogs Washington Post Md. Senators Want to Ban Dogs from Pickup Beds Southern Maryland Online Md. Senate Kills Bill To Restrain Pets In Pickups WJZ all 16 news articles

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Humane Society pets of the week: Mystique & Otter - Tehachapi News

Humane Society pets of the week: Mystique & Otter Tehachapi News, CA - 12 hours ago Mystique and her brother Otter, 6 months old, have been returned because the other cats in the house just couldn’t learn to like them. ... Monthlong event encourages spaying, neutering pets Kykernel.com (subscription) all 2 news articles

2/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Gimme Shelter Is new SF animal hospital a costly spa for pampered ... - San Francisco Chronicle

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Gimme Shelter Is new SF animal hospital a costly spa for pampered ... San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 3 hours ago "More than 40 percent of the pet owners who use it need some sort of financial assistance from the SPCA. And 50 percent of our work is treating animals in ... Loving pets for you from the Suwannee County Animal Shelter Suwannee Democrat Economy affects owner's ability to keep pets Daily Vidette Many cute pets seeking loving owners Miramichi Leader WBOY-TV - Salisbury Post all 9 news articles

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Police: Pet chimpanzee attacks woman in Stamford - NECN

China Daily

Police: Pet chimpanzee attacks woman in Stamford NECN, MA - 5 hours ago (AP) - Stamford police say a 175-pound chimpanzee kept as a pet has attacked a woman visiting a Stamford home, leaving her with serious facial injuries. ... Pet Chimpanzee Shot After Mauling US Woman Sky News Police: Pet chimpanzee attacks woman in Stamford Waterbury Republican American Enraged pet chimp shot dead after mauling woman ABC Online Stamford Times - WFSB all 308 news articles

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$20 Vet Coupon for Your Pet - MSNBC

10TV

$20 Vet Coupon for Your Pet MSNBC - 9 hours ago The "Help your Pet Get to the Vet Campaign" will give out more than 250-thousand dollars in coupons. and of course it's first-come-first-served. 10 ways to save money on your pet's health Examiner.com Vouchers To Help Owners Pay For Pet Care Pittsburgh Channel.com Help for Pet Owners in a Struggling Economy KCRG WSET - WSAZ-TV all 33 news articles

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Tons of pet food given to south OC pantry - MSNBC

Tons of pet food given to south OC pantry MSNBC - 5 hours ago By ERIKA I. RITCHIE LAKE FOREST – A South County animal advocate group has stepped in to help people struggling to feed themselves and their pets. ...

2/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Puppy Shoplifted From Pet Store - WOWT

Puppy Shoplifted From Pet Store WOWT, NE - 3 hours ago Inside the Bird Cage pet shop you'll find adorable puppies and frustrated owner Rex Maresch. "It's been tough for my dad and I. We have to stay one step ...

2/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Joint problems in pets require combined therapies - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Joint problems in pets require combined therapies Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 38 minutes ago Cartilage does not contain nerves, so by the time your pet is showing signs of pain, arthritic changes to the underlying bone have already begun. ...

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Check peanut products - including pet food - The Birmingham News - al.com

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Check peanut products - including pet food The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - 20 hours ago The peanuts sold at the long-standing Peanut Depot on Morris Avenue downtown come from Virginia - far from the Georgia processing plant at the center of a ... Video: Peanut Corp. of America Files for Bankruptcy AssociatedPress Peanut-related Salmonella Outbreak – Some Advice on Staying Safe eNews Park Forest Peanut Butter Recall Product List myfoxny.com Consumer Affairs - Boston Globe all 3,348 news articles

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Pets on parade in Galveston this weekend - Houston Chronicle

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Pets on parade in Galveston this weekend Houston Chronicle, United States - 7 hours ago The entry fee is $25 per pet. Proof of current rabies vaccinations must be provided for all pets. The animals must be on non-retractable leashes no longer ... Soulard pet parade: View from the non-dogs St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mardi Gras goes to the dogs at Soulard Pet Parade and Wiener Dog Derby Belleville News Democrat Krewe of St. Andrews Kicks off Mardi Gras 2009 WJHG-TV KTBS - St. Charles Journal all 210 news articles

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Risks: Pets Might Motivate Smokers to Quit - New York Times

Risks: Pets Might Motivate Smokers to Quit New York Times, United States - 5 hours ago A new survey suggests that pet owners uninterested in giving up smoking might become motivated to do so if they are told that secondhand smoke could harm ...

2/16/2009 - Google Pet News
"Get Your Pet To The Vet" Day at Lied Animal Shelter - KLAS-TV

Goodnewsforpets.com (press release)

"Get Your Pet To The Vet" Day at Lied Animal Shelter KLAS-TV, NV - 3 hours ago With the recession on, many pets are not getting the preventative care they need. Today many Valley pet owners showed up at the Lied Animal Shelter for the ... Help Your Pet, Get to the Vet Campaign Foots the Bill, So Pets Don ... PR Newswire (press release) Pet Owners Deserve Claim of Exemption or Tax Credits for Pets TPMCafé Has pet ownership become a luxury? WalletPop Wooster Daily Record - Goodnewsforpets.com (press release) all 12 news articles

2/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Call to ease rules on the killing of lost pets - The Australian

Call to ease rules on the killing of lost pets The Australian, Australia - 16 hours ago THE RSPCA has called for the easing of regulations which dictate that lost pets must be euthanased if they have not found a home within 28 days, ...

2/16/2009 - Google Pet News
US Airways pilot is an inspiration to homeless pets - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

US Airways pilot is an inspiration to homeless pets Examiner.com - 7 hours ago by Sharon Seltzer, Pet Rescue Examiner Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who successfully landed a jet on the New York Hudson River in January and saved ...

2/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Soulard pet parade: View from the non-dogs - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Soulard pet parade: View from the non-dogs St. Louis Post-Dispatch,  United States - 39 minutes ago February 15, 2009 - Aethan O'Brien (center), 2, from St. Louis and Sage Brich, 6, from St. Louis walk forward to pet a nine-month-old bison named Ribeye ... Mardi Gras goes to the dogs at Soulard Pet Parade and Wiener Dog Derby Belleville News Democrat Dressed to the K9s Tri County Journal all 3 news articles

2/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets pine for owners - Melbourne Herald Sun

Pets pine for owners Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 16 hours ago ANIMAL shelters are searching for the owners of hundreds of dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and other pets displaced by fires. Shelter workers fear many owners ... Organizations offer affordable spaying and neutering programs Norman Transcript Animal Welfare02-15-09 Stillwater NewsPress all 5 news articles

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A pet project hit by fiscal reality - Boston Globe

WWLP 22News

A pet project hit by fiscal reality Boston Globe, United States - 10 hours ago By Beverly Beckham When I was looking for a dog a few years ago, I came across the Metro South Adoption Center, the satellite shelter for the Massachusetts ... Animal lovers rescue homeless pets WWLP 22News Video: Recession forces people to give up pets Utica Observer Dispatch ‘We’re very concerned’: Animal lovers in despair over Brockton ... Enterprise News The Republican - MassLive.com all 10 news articles

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Quebec's government set to strengthen measures to prevent pet cruelty - The Canadian Press

Quebec's government set to strengthen measures to prevent pet cruelty The Canadian Press, MONTREAL - 6 hours ago MONTREAL — The Quebec government has launched a working group aimed at strengthening measures to prevent pet cruelty - a move lauded by animal rights ...

2/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Overpopulation Prevention Fundraiser Draws Large Crowd - MSNBC

Pet Overpopulation Prevention Fundraiser Draws Large Crowd MSNBC - 2 hours ago KENNEWICK, Wash-- It was a packed house at the Backbar Panini and Wine Bar in Kennewick for this years second annual Pet Overpopulation Prevention ...

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Denver Alternative Pet Medicine Examiner - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Denver Alternative Pet Medicine Examiner Examiner.com - 8 hours ago Meg is a certified canine acupressure massage therapist and understands the value of alternative pet health care. She'll offer Denver pet owners ...

2/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Taiwan: Wanted: Pet Escort - Sin Chew Jit Poh

Sin Chew Jit Poh

Taiwan: Wanted: Pet Escort Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia - 3 hours ago Ben Ben receives a kiss from his foster parent Chung Wen-ning. (Photo courtesy: Animal Rescue Team Taiwan) TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Animal rescuers in Taiwan are ...

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Penthouse pets driven out - NEWS.com.au

Penthouse pets driven out NEWS.com.au, Australia - 17 hours ago NEIGHBOURS of billionaire heiress Jennifer Makris believe she has removed her banned pets from her exclusive seaside penthouse. They told the Sunday Mail on ...

2/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Ins and Outs Of Pet Park Petiquette - Tampa Tribune

Ins and Outs Of Pet Park Petiquette Tampa Tribune, FL - 2 hours ago Hernando County is very fortunate to have our new dog park open and available to our families and their pets. As with any privilege, ... Pet Talk: The dog park dilemma Merced Sun-Star Garden Grove's first dog park opens OCRegister Off-leash dog parks offer great socialization opportunities Examiner.com Examiner.com all 6 news articles

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Grooming a pet love - New Straits Times

Grooming a pet love New Straits Times, Malaysia - 7 hours ago AUDREY Tun is an accounting and finance graduate, yet she prefers to be a pet groomer than examine figures with a fine-toothed comb. ... It’sa doggone life New Straits Times all 2 news articles

2/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets offer homeless people companionship, protection - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Pets offer homeless people companionship, protection Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 1 hour ago We all get attached to our pets, and homeless people are no different. Men and women in ragged clothes often wander the streets with dogs just south and ...

2/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Teresa Hunter: High cost of pet treatment provides paws for thought - Scotland on Sunday

Teresa Hunter: High cost of pet treatment provides paws for thought Scotland on Sunday, UK - 7 hours ago PETS are being denied urgent medical treatment and left to suffer because their owners cannot afford vets' bills, according to research from Sainsbury's. ...

2/15/2009 - Google Pet News
The View From a Vet - Washington Post

The View From a Vet Washington Post, United States - Feb 13, 2009 Here are a few hints to make it easier for pet owners and their pets, as well as the veterinary hospital staff, during your visit: Keep your retractable ... Get Your Pet To The Vet. KTNV Las Vegas all 3 news articles

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The Many Human Tricks Our Pets Can Teach Us - New York Times

Los Angeles Times

The Many Human Tricks Our Pets Can Teach Us New York Times, United States - Feb 13, 2009 The program features the obligatory experts expounding on theories of owner-pet dynamics and such, but the appealing part is the generous helping of ... New PBS documentary explores "Why We Love Cats and Dogs" Los Angeles Times Pet Calendar Contra Costa Times PBS Show Explains 'Why We Love Cats and Dogs' Zootoo.com Pasadena Star-News - Deseret News all 23 news articles

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Video: Recession forces people to give up pets - Utica Observer Dispatch

Video: Recession forces people to give up pets Utica Observer Dispatch, NY - 4 hours ago By Robert Sears Animal shelters are straining to handle growing numbers of pets being left by people facing job loss or foreclosure. At the same time, ...

2/14/2009 - Google Pet News
Valentine's Day can be fun for pets, not just humans - Los Angeles Times

Valentine's Day can be fun for pets, not just humans Los Angeles Times, CA - 6 hours ago Don't fret, pet people: You have options that don't involve leaving your pet home alone while you go out to a fancy dinner. The San Gabriel Valley Animal ...

2/14/2009 - Google Pet News
Firefighter hurt in stray dog attack on woman, pet - San Jose Mercury News

Firefighter hurt in stray dog attack on woman, pet San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 6 hours ago AP LAS VEGAS—Authorities say a firefighter was treated for dog bites after he and others intervened when a woman and her pet dog were attacked by a stray ... Firefighter injured while rescuing woman, pet dog from pit bull Las Vegas Sun all 21 news articles

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Do it for Fido and Fluffy - Los Angeles Times

dBTechno

Do it for Fido and Fluffy Los Angeles Times, CA - 4 hours ago If smokers won't quit for their own good -- or the benefit of family members -- some might do it for their pets. That, of course, is assuming they ... Smokers Willing to Quit for Pets' Sake, Study Finds Zootoo.com 3 Convincing Reasons to Quit Smoking U.S. News & World Report Three compelling reasons to quit smoking: report domain-B The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com - Blinq all 434 news articles

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TREML: Pets deserve a little love on Valentine's Day too - San Jose Mercury News

TREML: Pets deserve a little love on Valentine's Day too San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Feb 12, 2009 But giving the gift of a pet to another s not a good idea. Even though puppies and kittens are great givers of unconditional love, they can also be a burden ...

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Pets Help Vets Heal - MSNBC

Pets Help Vets Heal MSNBC - 21 hours ago MARTINSBURG, WV - The Pet Therapy program at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center brings pets into the hospital once a week. A spokeswoman for the hospital ...

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On the road with pets - San Jose Mercury News

On the road with pets San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 9 hours ago By Chuck Myers Traveling with a pet to a campsite or national park is made much easier when touring in a recreational vehicle. RVs typically have plenty of ...

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Soulard hosts annual pet parade - St. Charles Journal

The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

Soulard hosts annual pet parade St. Charles Journal, MO - 11 hours ago By Julie Randle It is Suzanne Jackson's job to make sure dogs are at their beauty peak for the annual pet parade in Soulard. "We're slammed before the ... Manog: Mardi-Gras Dog Parade a Huge Success Edge K-9 Kritters Dawg Parade & Party Feb. 21 in Gulf Shores Mullet Wrapper TARC clients ready themselves for yearly parade Daily Comet Star Community Newspapers - Beaumont Enterprise all 72 news articles

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Bill Would Crack Down On Pet Breeders - MSNBC

WNCT

Bill Would Crack Down On Pet Breeders MSNBC - 13 hours ago The Humane Society said demand from pet stores is allowing puppy mills to thrive in the state. "The breeding stocks spend their entire lives being in filthy ... Needed: Animal lovers to rescue homeless pets LimaOhio.com Tips for getting into a pet profession phillyBurbs.com Pet owners give away pets as economy struggles UK The Kentucky Kernel Examiner.com - Seattle Times all 125 news articles

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Pet Dates - Pasadena Star-News

Providence Journal

Pet Dates Pasadena Star-News, CA - 5 hours ago All dogs, cats and rabbits are spayed or neutered, have been vaccinated, and come with pet ID tags and collars. To find store locations: (888) 824-7257. ... 'Nature' — more than puppy love Deseret News "Why We Love Cats and Dogs" PBS What dogs and cats teach us about men The Island (subscription) Ealing Gazette - Rocky Mountain News all 16 news articles

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Paw Prints: Give your pet something to grin about this Valentine's Day - The Daily News of Newburyport

PR Web (press release)

Paw Prints: Give your pet something to grin about this Valentine's Day The Daily News of Newburyport, MA - 1 hour ago With Valentine's Day tomorrow, your pet may be expecting extra hugs and kisses. But maybe Fluffy's breath is keeping you from getting too close. ... Healthy Valentine's Day gift for pets. Part two Examiner.com 'Healthy Teeth for Pets' Campaign Urges Pet Parents to Make a ... PR Web (press release) Caring for a canine’s canines Moose Jaw Times-Herald News Chief - Examiner.com all 10 news articles

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Pet owners give away pets as economy struggles - UK The Kentucky Kernel

Washington Post

Pet owners give away pets as economy struggles UK The Kentucky Kernel - 3 hours ago The brothers, once family pets, were brought to the Lexington Humane Society last April because of economic difficulties. “Their owners’ home was foreclosed ... Humane Society Pet of the Week 2/12 KFDM-TV News Humane Society offers Valentine's Day pet adoption discounts ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA Shelter Tails: Pike County shelter loses a valued friend Times Herald-Record Wilmington News Journal, OH - Honolulu Star-Bulletin all 18 news articles

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Website For Love-Starved Pets - Oneindia

Oneindia

Website For Love-Starved Pets Oneindia, India - 2 hours ago Introducing to you 'dogtree.com', a social networking site for pet dogs. "Loving, outgoing but clingy Alsatian in need of an affectionate playmate for a ...

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Food bank partners with pet lovers - Keller Citizen

Food bank partners with pet lovers Keller Citizen, TX - 1 hour ago Some people who are struggling will choose to feed their pets rather than themselves, or they are forced to turn their pets over to a pet shelter, ... Community Notes McKinney Courier Gazette all 4 news articles

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets taking bigger bite of death biz - Boston Herald

Pets taking bigger bite of death biz Boston Herald, United States - 1 hour ago By Jessica Fargen The practice of holding services for pets - as a Melrose funeral home is doing in an apparent Massachusetts first - is becoming more ...

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
One in three smokers would kick habit to protect pet - CNN

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One in three smokers would kick habit to protect pet CNN - Feb 11, 2009 By Mara Betsch Pet owners will often go to any length to protect the health of their furry and feathered friends. Now a new survey suggests that one in ... Video: Boston Toughens Smoking Ban CBS Study: Smokers With Pets More Willing to Quit MSNBC Smokers would quit for pets' sake BBC News ABC News - Examiner.com all 269 news articles

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Smarts - San Marcos Daily Record

Pet Smarts San Marcos Daily Record, TX - 8 hours ago Pet Prevent a Litter of Central Texas (PALS), San Marcos Mutt Strutt and San Marcos Animal Services will sponsor 80 spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats ... True Love: Valentine’s Pet Adoption Event Flathead Beacon Free spay-neuter day for pets Chesterfield Observer (subscription) Commission: No mandatory pet spay/neuter law Daytona Beach News-Journal Quad-Cities Online - Tampa Tribune all 17 news articles

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Littlest Pet Shop virtual world to open for business - CNET News

Littlest Pet Shop virtual world to open for business CNET News, CA - 16 hours ago The Littlest Pet Shop site, which will be banking on the popularity of its 2-inch toys, will be jumping into a tween market that is already heavily ... EA and Hasbro Developing New Littlest Pet Shop Virtual World Virtual Worlds News Electronic Arts and Hasbro Announce Online Destination for Girls ... Trading Markets (press release) all 12 news articles

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Does your pet have a nose for love? - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle

Does your pet have a nose for love? San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 13 hours ago Animal behaviorist and Pet Talk host Harrison Forbes, who conducts an annual poll on the subject, says an overwhelming number of his radio show listeners ...

2/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Sergeant's Pet Care buying Mass.-based Chomp - MSNBC

Sergeant's Pet Care buying Mass.-based Chomp MSNBC - 9 hours ago Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc., is adding to its 400-plus products by buying the maker of Yip Yap Breath Treats and Pit'r Pat Tasty Treats. ... Sergeant’s® Pet Care Products Reaches Agreement to Acquire Chomp ... Earthtimes (press release) all 35 news articles

2/12/2009 - Google Pet News
No Pets Left Behind - WSHM-TV

No Pets Left Behind WSHM-TV, MA - 7 hours ago And on top of that, more and more pets are being abandoned because of home foreclosures. "Too many animals come through shelters with horror stories about ...

2/12/2009 - Google Pet News
Study: Smokers With Pets More Willing to Quit - MSNBC

Reuters South Africa

Study: Smokers With Pets More Willing to Quit MSNBC - 23 hours ago Smokers are more willing to kick the habit for their pets sake than their own. In early 2007 a study was started at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit to look ... Video: Boston Toughens Smoking Ban CBS Smokers rather quit for pet's health than own Examiner.com Smokers would quit for pets' sake BBC News Inventorspot - About - News & Issues all 259 news articles