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News - April 2009

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Jobs Skips Town Meeting on Pet Project - Wired News

Jobs Skips Town Meeting on Pet Project Wired News By John C Abell It's hard to read anything into Steve Jobs' condition as he remains on medical leave and even further from the spotlight, but the Apple CEO's lawyer said his client missed a hearing Tuesday night about a continuing sage to demolish his ...

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
A reminder to not leave your pet in vehicle - Gilroy Dispatch

A reminder to not leave your pet in vehicle Gilroy Dispatch, CA With the warm spell this last week people need to remember not to leave their pets in their vehicles. It may be 85 degrees outside but a locked vehicle can quickly rise to 110+ degrees inside. Could you please remind the public to keep their pets safe ...

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Allergies challenge pets, owners - WTHI

WTHI	Allergies challenge pets, owners WTHI, IN Pet allergies are more common than you think. About 10 percent of dogs have allergies, said Sandra Diaz, an assistant professor of dermatology at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. ...

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
There's no place like home - San Francisco Chronicle

Boston Globe

There's no place like home San Francisco Chronicle,  USA (Think "Wizard of Oz" meets "Peter Pan," where the witches are replaced by a pet psychic and Never Neverland is just down the street...) Tinker Bell is back home again with Dorthy and Lavern Utley. Last weekend just northwest of Detroit, Michigan, ... Blown-away Chihuahua reunited with owners The Associated Press Woman: Psychic led to lost chihuahua United Press International Psychic Locates Wind-Blown Flying Chihuahua Zootoo.com Scotsman - The Flint Journal - MLive.com all 419 news articles

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Have a pet worth parading? - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun

Have a pet worth parading? Baltimore Sun, United States The Flower Mart needs you (and your owners) to partipate in Saturday's Pet Parade and Mascot Contest. Dogs, cats, rabbits -- any pets, really -- will march around the Mount Vernon's Washington Monument. Costumes aren't necessary -- only spirt. ...

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Airways - World's First Pet Only Airline - Luxist

Baltimore Sun

Pet Airways - World's First Pet Only Airline Luxist, CA Traveling across the country with your pet has often left owners with only less than appealing options. Either stow Fido in the cargo hold of a plane or drive across the country with Fifi in a carrier. Finally, pet travel has a first class option with ... Pet-Only Airline Prepares for Takeoff Dog Channel New Company Allows Your Pets to Fly in Style WSAW Denver's Newest Airline For Pets Only TheDenverChannel.com 9NEWS.com all 10 news articles

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Being kind to your pets starts long before you bring them home - Capital City Weekly

Being kind to your pets starts long before you bring them home Capital City Weekly, AK I reach down to pet him and his tail wags like it must be powering a small village. As I smile and return to my typing, he tries once more to engage me, bringing over one of his toys and dropping it next to me. He cocks his head to one side, ... Letter: Humane Society fees are robbery Republican Eagle Humane society offers dog obedience training Alexandria Echo Press Dozens of dogs taken from alleged puppy mill in mid-Missouri Kansas City Star KY3 - Creative Loafing all 16 news articles

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Phila non-profit head used tax dollars for plastic surgery, pet ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

MyFox Philadelphia

Phila non-profit head used tax dollars for plastic surgery, pet ... Philadelphia Inquirer, PA By Marcia Gelbart The executive director of a nonprofit Philadelphia agency, named Colours, illegally used the agency's money to pay for plastic surgery, pet supplies and a vacation cruise, according to federal and city authorities. ... 2 Philadelphia workers charged with corruption Philadelphia Inquirer all 16 news articles

4/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Japan Hot Stocks-Unicharm Pet, Pioneer, Tokyo Electron - Forbes

Japan Hot Stocks-Unicharm Pet, Pioneer, Tokyo Electron Forbes, NY Unicharm Petcare Corp jumped 5.5 percent to 2670 yen after the pet food maker reported 27.4 percent growth in its operating profit for the year that ended in March, although its outlook was below analyst forecasts. The company said its operating profit ...

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
sec's Schapiro shows little interest in Cox's pet projects - Reuters

sec's Schapiro shows little interest in Cox's pet projects Reuters Now, to add insult to injury, his successor is showing little interest in his pet projects concerning corporate disclosure and accounting standards, and questioning whether at least one of them is even appropriate. Cox's interest in forcing listed ...

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Know some discerning pets? Send them our way - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun

Know some discerning pets? Send them our way Baltimore Sun, United States Here at Unleashed, we get stuff -- dog treats, cat toys, pet breath mints, books. Some become fabulous prizes for Animal House Friday, but others just sit unused in the office. That got us thinking: Wouldn't it be fun to have an Unleashed Testing Panel ...

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Blown-away Chihuahua reunited with owners - The Associated Press

ABC News

Blown-away Chihuahua reunited with owners The Associated Press Dorothy and Lavern Utley credit a pet psychic for guiding them on Monday to a wooded area nearly a mile from where 8-month-old Tinker Bell had been last seen. The brown long-haired dog was dirty and hungry but otherwise OK. The Utleys, of Rochester, ... Clairvoyant helped find Chihuahua that blew away Detroit Free Press Holly Township psychic reunites wind-blown chihuahua with her ... The Flint Journal - MLive.com Woman: Psychic led to lost chihuahua United Press International Zootoo.com - Scotsman all 386 news articles

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet pigs may get swine flu too - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Pet pigs may get swine flu too Examiner.com The CDC isn't certain whether the current outbreak of swine flu can be passed to your pet pot-bellied pig but they say it's a good idea to go ahead and assume they're at the same risk as other pigs. So how do you prevent Petunia from coming down with ...

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
City Housing Authority Tightens Leash On Pets - NY1

City Housing Authority Tightens Leash On Pets NY1, NY The New York City Housing Authority is set to impose stricter rules on the size and type of pets residents are allowed to keep inside their public housing apartments. NY1's Ruschell Boone filed the following report. Starting May 1st, the New York City ...

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Kidney disease in pets: holistic treatment options - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Kidney disease in pets: holistic treatment options Examiner.com A common misunderstanding I hear from pet guardians is that, “Well he drinks plenty of water—so he should be hydrated.” However, because of the inability of the kidneys to efficiently filter out waste products, copious amounts of fluids are required to ... Kidney disease in pets: recognizing and understanding symptoms Examiner.com all 2 news articles

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
‘Pet Pals' day at Farmstead - Kansas City Star

‘Pet Pals' day at Farmstead Kansas City Star, MO The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is teaming up with Animal Haven on Saturday for “Pet Pals,” a day of activities for the whole family. Activities, including dog safety, police dogs and agility and herding demonstrations, start at 11 am and end at 3 ...

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets do more than just entertain people. - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Pets do more than just entertain people. Seattle Post Intelligencer Working at a Veterinary Hospital I see how pets improve peoples lives mentally, emotionally, and physically on a daily basis. When I interview for front desk staff positions I always ask the same question. "Why do you want to work at a Vet's office? ... Veterinary services to offer rabies shots for $7 BlueRidgeNow.com Are you Heartbroken that your Financial Situation May Force you to ... PR Web (press release) all 7 news articles

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Warning issued on pet flea, tick products - Sun-Sentinel.com

Warning issued on pet flea, tick products Sun-Sentinel.com, FL By Diane C. Lade | South Florida Sun-Sentinel Federal environmental regulators are warning pet owners and veterinarians to closely follow instructions if they use several popular flea and tick products, and monitor their pets, as they investigate ...

4/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Airways will take off from BWI - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun

Pet Airways will take off from BWI Baltimore Sun, United States A couple weeks ago we wrote about Pet Airways, a new company that will specialize in flying pets around the country. It turns out, one of the airports that Pet Airways will be using is BWI/Marshall. The service, set to begin in July, will cost $149 ... Airline designed for pets York Daily Record Denver's Newest Airline For Pets Only TheDenverChannel.com Pets traveling in style 9NEWS.com PR Web (press release) all 7 news articles

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Uh-oh! 10 mistakes new pet owners make - msnbc.com

msnbc.com

Uh-oh! 10 mistakes new pet owners make msnbc.com The fluffy kitten on display at the pet store touched you with her paw. The docile bunny rabbit seemed like such a nice Easter surprise. Many of us mere mortals fall in love with animals on the spot and impulsively take them home with us. ...

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
New eco-friendly Humane Society building captures goodness for ... - MiamiHerald.com

New eco-friendly Humane Society building captures goodness for ... MiamiHerald.com, FL By BRUCE NEWMAN From the Get Acquainted Rooms that feature hand-painted murals by artist Sonya Paz, to the big room where pets and humans will take yoga classes together, everywhere you went during a recent open house at the Humane Society Silicon ... Pet portrait calendar to benefit Humane Society Leader-Telegram D-Backs Wives and Humane Society help pets during game ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Don't delay; be sure to have your pet neutered or spayed Culpeper Star Exponent Wausau Daily Herald - Longmont Daily Times-Call all 13 news articles

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Long Beach ‘Be Kind' week event to offer deep discount on pet ... - Seal Beach Daily

Long Beach ‘Be Kind' week event to offer deep discount on pet ... Seal Beach Daily, California “Be Kind to Animals Week” is May 3 - 9 and Long Beach is celebrating with a Microchip & License Clinic that will offer the injection and registration of an AVID pet identification microchip for only $10. The service usually costs $25 to $40. ... Clinic will microchip pets Long Beach Press-Telegram all 3 news articles

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Britons dump their pets as credit crunch bites - Reuters UK

BBC News

Britons dump their pets as credit crunch bites Reuters UK, UK Britons may have a reputation as animal-lovers but they are increasingly dumping their pets as they struggle to cope with the economic downturn. The number of abandoned animals soared 57 percent last year to 11586, according to Royal Society for the ... Dumped pet numbers soar Scotsman Downturn Bites Hard On Abandoned Animals Sky News Animal abandonment up 57%, says RSPCA GleeWire all 100 news articles

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Share your Ladera Ranch pet photos with us - OCRegister

Share your Ladera Ranch pet photos with us OCRegister, CA Send photos of you and your pet to rkesarwani@ocregister.com. Include your name, your pet's name and a phone number in case we have any questions. Check out ocregister.com/pets for the latest reader-submitted pet videos, pets available for adoption and ...

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
PET OHANA Pair up your kitties carefully - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

PET OHANA Pair up your kitties carefully Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI By Hawaiian Humane Society Question: I'd like to get a second cat to keep my pet company. How can I find a good match? Answer: Look for a cat similar in age and temperament. Having two dominant personalities might not work; neither will having an older ... Telegraph to host pet expo at NCC NH Primary all 4 news articles

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Tiny ticks can create big problems for pets - Abilene Reporter-News

Tiny ticks can create big problems for pets Abilene Reporter-News, TX Treating pets is one part of an integrated pest control plan. Pet owners also need to treat pet beds, blankets, yards and dog houses. The dry weather over the past several months has created a problem that is just now becoming evident -- a major ...

4/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Metro Detroit power expected to be restored today - Detroit Free Press

Metro Detroit power expected to be restored today Detroit Free Press, United States The rain is gone, but for some in southeast Michigan, the power may still be out. After thunderstorms and strong winds knocked out power Saturday to more than 125000 residents in metro Detroit, DTE officials said they expected to have most of the ... Family Chihuahua Blown Away By Storm WDIV all 161 news articles

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Pug-nacious pets ready to party - North County Times - Californian

Pug-nacious pets ready to party North County Times - Californian, CA And if your pug doesn't arrive at the Pug Party at his or her most fantastic, never fear: There will be plenty of pug beauty services available on-site, including pet-icures (nail clipping), gland expression (you don't want to know) and microchipping ...

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Recession Blamed For Rise In Abandoned Pets - Sky News

Sky News

Recession Blamed For Rise In Abandoned Pets Sky News, UK Pets are the latest victims of the recession, the RSPCA has warned, as figures show a 57% increase in the number of abandoned animals. An average of more than 30 animals were dumped across England and Wales every day last year, according to the animal ...

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet portrait calendar to benefit Humane Society - Leader-Telegram

Pet portrait calendar to benefit Humane Society Leader-Telegram, WI For a $20 cash donation or a 20-pound donation of pet food, pet owners can get a 20-minute photo session for their animals at Benrud's Menomonie studio. Photos will be taken from 9 am to 5 pm, but registration is required by calling Benrud at ... D-Backs Wives and Humane Society help pets during game ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Don't delay; be sure to have your pet neutered or spayed Culpeper Star Exponent Warrick Co. Humane Society hosts Caturday WFIE-TV all 4 news articles

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Summit County's animal shelter is seeking prospective owners for ... - Summit Daily News

Summit County's animal shelter is seeking prospective owners for ... Summit Daily News, CO Be willing and able to provide adequate training, necessary medical care and loving attention to an adopted pet. for cats and kittens. These fees include a microchip and initial registration, spay or neuter surgery, the license fee for the first year, ... Spay and neutering program helps low-income pet owners Santa Cruz Sentinel Pets of the week Tri Valley Herald Shelter puts on a show to help rescue pets Gary Post Tribune Sumter Item - The Reporter all 8 news articles

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
High winds sweep away Rochester senior citizen's pet chihuahua - The Detroit News

High winds sweep away Rochester senior citizen's pet chihuahua The Detroit News, MI Waterford -- An elderly Rochester woman is offering a reward and pleading with the public today for the safe return of her five-pound chihuahua Tinker Bell, who literally blew away yesterday afternoon when high winds hit the Dixieland Flea Market. ...

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Homeless pets paw at heartstrings - Contra Costa Times

Homeless pets paw at heartstrings Contra Costa Times, CA By Sandy Mazza, Staff Writer Amanda Stump of Hollywood plays with a kitten during the pet adoption that took place Sunday in Westchester. Best Friends Animal Society hosted the pet adoption festival. (Chuck Bennett / Staff Writer) Megan Abigail a ...

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Telegraph to host pet expo at NCC - NH Primary

Telegraph to host pet expo at NCC NH Primary, NH NASHUA – The Telegraph is pairing up with the Humane Society for Greater Nashua to celebrate all things with four legs, fins, wings and whiskers at the Pawsitively Pets Expo on Saturday, May 30, from 10 am-2 pm at Nashua Community College, ... Shelter waves fee for ‘Only Cat in House' NH Primary all 5 news articles

4/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Room at the Inn for a Dog, as Long as It's the Lap Type - New York Times

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Room at the Inn for a Dog, as Long as It's the Lap Type New York Times, United States About 1900 of the 4000 Best Western hotels worldwide accept pets. But those who take their Bo look-alikes to hotels that market themselves as “pet friendly” may be surprised to be turned away. Since a grown male Portuguese water dog weighs 42 to 60 ... More vacation locations becoming dog-friendly Pittsburgh Post Gazette Prince William park hosts ‘Paws in the Park' Inside NoVA Dog won't grow up The Evening Sun all 5 news articles

4/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Animal rights activist sues city over arrest; complained about ... - New York Daily News

Animal rights activist sues city over arrest; complained about ... New York Daily News, NY Bleier says their run-in came after she complained the summonses being given to people dropping off homeless pets were hurting the non-profit Brooklyn Animal Foster Network. The assault charge against Bleier was dismissed in January, according to a ...

4/26/2009 - Google Pet News
PET DISH: Agility class wins over dog, owner - Atlanta Journal Constitution

PET DISH: Agility class wins over dog, owner Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA “It's definitely a more active thing to do with your pet.” Includes contests, shopping, demonstrations, adoptable pets, discount microchipping and veterinary tips. 10 am-6 pm Friday; 10 am-7 pm Saturday; 11 am-4 pm May 3. $7 daily, $12 three days. ...

4/26/2009 - Google Pet News
My Pet World - Explore Howard County

WJFW-TV

My Pet World Explore Howard County, MD Pets purchased from conscientious breeders rarely land in shelters because, according to most contracts, they must be spayed/neutered, and if anything goes wrong the pets are supposed to be returned to the breeder. That's exactly what happened to the ... Rules to live by — for you and your much-loved pet Burlington Post Pet Food Myths Busted! Dog Magazine dot net This dog is having its day Times of India SunHerald.com (registration) - Macon County News all 34 news articles

4/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Head of LA Animal Services resigns under pressure - San Jose Mercury News

Head of LA Animal Services resigns under pressure San Jose Mercury News,  USA Boks, who was appointed by the mayor in 2005, faced calls to resign from animal advocates and his own staff, although during his tenure the number of pets killed in shelters declined and adoptions rose. The city also passed a mandatory pet ...

4/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Best Friends volunteers protest pet stores that buy puppies from ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Best Friends volunteers protest pet stores that buy puppies from ... New York Daily News, NY BY Amy Sacks The windows of the city's pet stores may soon be undergoing a humane makeover - one shop at a time. Beginning Saturday, volunteers for the Best Friends Animal Society are scheduled to begin staging peaceful protests in front of local pet ... Pet lemon law could be tough to enforce Connecticut Post all 2 news articles

4/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Weekend: Pet Peeves & Vocab Vexations - New York Times

Weekend: Pet Peeves & Vocab Vexations New York Times, United States This weekend, Schott's Vocab invites co-vocabularists to exorcise their linguistic pet peeves and vocab vexations by posting a comment below. Lie vs. Lay Example: I have a headache; I'm going to lay down. EEEEEOOOOOOWWWWW!!! It's vs. its (possessive) ...

4/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Some auto insurers add pets coverage in Michigan - Chicago Tribune

Some auto insurers add pets coverage in Michigan Chicago Tribune, United States AP DETROIT - Some insurance companies that do business in Michigan are adding coverage for pets that are injured or killed in auto accidents to motorists' policies at no extra cost. The Detroit Free Press reports Saturday the companies provide from ... Car insurance firms lure animal fans with coverage Detroit Free Press all 7 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Jacksonville's pets of the week - Florida Times-Union

Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville's pets of the week Florida Times-Union, FL Each Saturday, the Times-Union's pet blog, Cold Noses, is featuring pets available for adoption at area shelters. For more information, go to jacksonville.com, search term: Cold Noses. Loverboy has been waiting for a home at Nassau County Animal ... Cold Noses: New beginnings for shelter pets 4/25 - 5/2 Florida Times-Union all 2 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Octuplet mom Nadya Suleman adding pet pig to huge brood? - New York Daily News

San Francisco Chronicle

Octuplet mom Nadya Suleman adding pet pig to huge brood? New York Daily News, NY BY Eloise Parker As if 14 kids weren't enough, Nadya Suleman says she's thinking about expanding her bumper brood – with a pet. The unemployed mother of 14, who already relies on a team of nannies to care for her three-month-old octuplets, ... Octomom Giving Kids a Pig?! Extra TV all 51 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Rules to live by — for you and your much-loved pet - Burlington Post

WJFW-TV

Rules to live by — for you and your much-loved pet Burlington Post, Canada By Barry Burtis, Pet Tales Most of us, whether we are conscience of them or not, have rules that we live by. These are the truths or beliefs, somehow learned, that seem to work best to help us get through life. Well, I have a list of rules that I ... Pet Food Myths Busted! Dog Magazine dot net This dog is having its day Times of India BITE WISE: Know the dog rules SunHerald.com (registration) Macon County News - Bluffton Today all 34 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Managing Growth at a Pet-Insurance Business - BusinessWeek

BusinessWeek

Managing Growth at a Pet-Insurance Business BusinessWeek The ensuing $5000 vet bill forced the couple to move to a smaller apartment and prompted them to look for pet insurance. Their search did not prove fruitful. Even though the pet products industry was booming, pet insurance was practically nonexistent. ... Pet Insurance Luxury Or Necessity? HULIQ all 2 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Group says flea collars for pets endanger kids - San Francisco Chronicle

Group says flea collars for pets endanger kids San Francisco Chronicle,  USA (04-23) 15:12 PDT OAKLAND -- Some cat and dog flea collars leave chemicals on fur that are hazardous to the pets and their owners, in violation of California's anti-toxics laws, according to a national environmental group's lawsuit Thursday. ... Flea collars found hazardous to pets, people ohmidog! Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Consumers From Toxic Pet Products Common Dreams (press release) My Toxic Dog: Personal Experiences with Flea Collars Huffington Post Daily Green - San Francisco Chronicle all 12 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet advice to first family can apply to your family pooch too - San Jose Mercury News

Straits Times

Pet advice to first family can apply to your family pooch too San Jose Mercury News,  USA By the American Kennel Club Now that the Obamas' new Portuguese water dog has arrived, how will they prepare him for his high-profile life in Washington? And, as the Obamas are not only a first family but also first-time dog owners with the eyes of the ... 'Crazy Dog' Bobama Launches Product Frenzy Zootoo.com People will be watching Obama family's dog closely Nashua Telegraph Portuguese water dogs News 10 Now New York Times - Newsday all 596 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Black tie optional, passion for pets required! - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Black tie optional, passion for pets required! Seattle Post Intelligencer "We have such a love for animals," says Herb, "and this is one way we can help make the world a better place for pets and people too." Herb and Debra with their beloved dog Cody--read more about Cody in a future post! For the Weisbaums, Tuxes & Tails ...

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Coming and Going: Pet Airways Takes Flight, RentaBikeNow.com - Washington Post

Straits Times

Coming and Going: Pet Airways Takes Flight, RentaBikeNow.com Washington Post, United States Pet Airways, the first airline just for pets, is scheduled to start service July 14 out of several airports, including BWI Marshall. The airline initially will cater to dogs and cats (birds, reptiles, pigs and others are being considered for future ... Airline Launches 'Pets-Only' Flights for Animal-Friendly Travel FOXNews Pet Airways launches first pet-only airline New York Daily News Airline for pets set to take off ABC7Chicago.com Chicago Tribune - Wicked Local all 52 news articles

4/25/2009 - Google Pet News
LA Animal Services head Ed Boks resigns - Daily Breeze

LA Animal Services head Ed Boks resigns Daily Breeze, CA "Under his leadership, this city has revamped the way we treat and care for our pets and animals," Villaraigosa said. "The `no kill' policy has become a central component of our animal services strategy. Pet adoptions are up and shelters have expanded ...

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Airline Launches 'Pets-Only' Flights for Animal-Friendly Travel - FOXNews

Daily Mail

Airline Launches 'Pets-Only' Flights for Animal-Friendly Travel FOXNews A airline company has launched the world's first pets-only flights dedicated to animal-friendly travel. Pet Airways will cater for people who loathe the idea of their pets being stored in the cargo hold area during a flight by offering their pet-only ... Pet Airways launches first pet-only airline New York Daily News Airline for pets set to take off ABC7Chicago.com New pets-only airline aims to make the skies friendlier, comfier ... Chicago Tribune Examiner.com - CatChannel.com all 41 news articles

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Shop Boys Try to Dance Into Modernity - Daily Californian

Altsounds.com

Pet Shop Boys Try to Dance Into Modernity Daily Californian, CA Somehow, amid all the casualties, the Pet Shop Boys, a British import, have mercilessly ploughed on since their 1981 formation, popping out albums the way gerbils pop out babies. Instead of an orgastic, "Yes!", Yes, their latest album, may inspire a ... 'Yes,' the Pet Shop Boys are still relevant UConn Daily Campus Pet Shop Boys come quickly. Namely, today Entertainment Weekly LISTEN UP: Pet Shop Boys bring pop power with new release Monroe News Star Idolator - California Chronicle all 22 news articles

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Flea collars harm people and pets, lawsuit says - San Francisco Chronicle

Flea collars harm people and pets, lawsuit says San Francisco Chronicle,  USA (04-23) 15:12 PDT OAKLAND -- Some flea collars for cats and dogs leave chemicals on their fur that are hazardous to the pets and their owners, in violation of California's anti-toxics laws, according to a national environmental group's lawsuit today. ... Lawsuit: Flea collars dangerous to pets, humans USA Today Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Consumers From Toxic Pet Products Common Dreams (press release) My Toxic Dog: Personal Experiences with Flea Collars Huffington Post Daily Green - San Francisco Chronicle all 6 news articles

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Larimer Humane Society pet fair & fire hydrant 5K run / 3K walk-run - Examiner.com

Larimer Humane Society pet fair & fire hydrant 5K run / 3K walk-run Examiner.com The Larimer Humane Society is holding its 19th Fire Hydrant 5K race and 3K Walk/Fun Run and Pet Fair on May 9, 2009 at Edora Park in Fort Collins. This annual event is held to raise funds to help homeless animals. The 5K Race begins at 8:30 am with the ...

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet restraining order bill debated - Worcester Telegram

Pet restraining order bill debated Worcester Telegram, MA By Danielle M. Williamson TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF WORCESTER — Five or six women a year call the YWCA Daybreak program looking for help out of an abusive relationship: one that affects not only them, but also their pets. “These women are saying they ...

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
This dog is having its day - Times of India

WJFW-TV

This dog is having its day Times of India, India There are pets and then there's Bo, this is one dog that is loved not only by the Obamas but also by pet lovers across the globe. “Since last week, we have been receiving queries from people who want to own the ‘Obama dog'. ... Royal dog a far cry from common Macon County News BITE WISE: Know the dog rules SunHerald.com (registration) Animal Bytes: To fix or not to fix Warwick Beacon Jackson Free Press - Bluffton Today all 22 news articles

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Owners Upset by Bill to Ban Exotic, Invasive Species - WZZM

PetProductNews.com

Pet Owners Upset by Bill to Ban Exotic, Invasive Species WZZM, MI A bill that would prohibit importing certain exotic species has sparked outrage among pet owners who fear the legislation could turn them into criminals. But the bill's supporters, including animal rights and conservation groups, say concerns over the ... Will exotics be banned? DVM 360 Congress to Consider Ban on Exotic Pets VetPracticeNews.com Law seeks to limit pet choices The Trinity Journal PetProductNews.com - Seacoastonline.com all 20 news articles

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
To Adopt an Animal - Washington Post

USA Today

To Adopt an Animal Washington Post, United States Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 W. Ox Rd., makes pets available for adoption by residents of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun and Prince William counties, as well as Vienna, Fairfax City, Falls Church and Alexandria. More pets can be seen at ... Animal Shelter features two pets for adoption Alexandria Town Talk Giving up pets: Animals' fortunes fall in tough economy Chicago Tribune Alliance formed to help pet owners in need keep pets North Fort Myers Neighbor Nantucket Independent - Denver Post all 57 news articles

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Column: An ode to our feline friends - San Jose Mercury News

Weird Asia News (press release)

Pet Column: An ode to our feline friends San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Linda Treml THE PET OF THE WEEK this week is a cat, and as such, I thought we could use a list of "must-haves" for the new cat owner. Those of you who have been privileged to be a cat enabler probably have a good idea about the tools of the cat ... Tokyo's Cat Cafes: The New Cat's Meow! Weird Asia News (press release) all 2 news articles

4/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Rabies Vaccinations Critical For Pets - WJBF-TV

WJBF-TV

Rabies Vaccinations Critical For Pets WJBF-TV, GA EMA Director Pam Tucker says it is critical that pet owners get the rabies vaccinations for their pets and keep them current. With more wild animals in populated areas, any home with pets is at risk since they come around your house looking for food. ...

4/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Alliance formed to help pet owners in need keep pets - North Fort Myers Neighbor

Examiner.com

Alliance formed to help pet owners in need keep pets North Fort Myers Neighbor, FL By ANDREA GALABINSKI, nfmneighbor@breezenewspapers.com Officials from six different agencies and businesses have announced a new alliance, formed to help pet owners facing hard economic times keep their pets rather than relinquish them to shelters. ... "No Pets" - The Flip Side Nantucket Independent More families abandoning their pets in hard times Denver Post Bill would kill exotic pet industry Greenville News Examiner.com - Animal Crazy all 29 news articles

4/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Congress to Consider Ban on Exotic Pets - VetPracticeNews.com

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Congress to Consider Ban on Exotic Pets VetPracticeNews.com, CA The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, a Washington, DC-based pet industry trade group, is urging pet industry members, including veterinarians, to contact the subcommittee with concerns about the proposal. Marshall Meyers of PIJAC has been invited ... Law seeks to limit pet choices The Trinity Journal CONGRESS TRYING TO THE SHUT DOWN PET STORES WITH HR-669 Emailwire Marshall Meyers is Sole Private Sector Spokesman at Upcoming Hearing PetProductNews.com The Nature Conservancy - The Register-Guard all 12 news articles

4/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Hong Kong pet lovers offered insurance for surviving pooch - Monsters and Critics.com

Hong Kong pet lovers offered insurance for surviving pooch Monsters and Critics.com Hong Kong - Wealthy pet lovers in Hong Kong are offered to leave 50000 US dollars to their dogs and cats if they outlive their owners, a news report said Thursday. Insurance company Sun Life Financial is advertising policies costing 1300 US dollars a ...

4/23/2009 - Google Pet News
The Economy's Impact on Pets - Huffington Post

The Economy's Impact on Pets Huffington Post, NY Pets are feeling the pain of the country's economic downturn. We've been hearing this for the past six months or so, but we decided to survey our network of shelters and rescue groups to get the full story. The heart-wrenching facts show that indeed ...

4/23/2009 - Google Pet News
US and Canada Investigate Pet Products - NBC Los Angeles

US and Canada Investigate Pet Products NBC Los Angeles, CA By JOEL GROVER and MATT GOLDBERG Millions of pet owners use them, and now the US and Canada have announced they're investigating some commonly used pet products, meant to get rid of fleas and ticks. Both governments say they're seeing a sharp increase ... EPA to increase scrutiny of flea treatments for pets The Oregonian - OregonLive.com EPA keeping closer eye on flea, tick medicines Scranton Times-Tribune all 5 news articles

4/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Cut your pets' carbon paw print - Houston Chronicle

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Cut your pets' carbon paw print Houston Chronicle, United States If you have pets, your household's carbon footprint is larger than a home without canine and feline companions. • Look for kitty litter made from sawmill scrap, recycled paper, wheat or corn that is biodegradable, flushable, lighter and less smelly. ...

4/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Keeping a roof over your dog house - and a healthy pet inside - Medill Reports

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Keeping a roof over your dog house - and a healthy pet inside Medill Reports, IL Microchips that trace a pet to its owner can also be inserted for $10. Visit the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control Web site for dates and locations. • At the Banfield Animal Hospital located in PetSmart in Skokie, healthy pets can ... Free Vet Service For Unemployed Pet Owners CBS2 Chicago Charity helps jobless keep furry friends ABC7Chicago.com all 4 news articles

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Butte Humane Society not as nice to people as they are pets - The Orion

Butte Humane Society not as nice to people as they are pets The Orion, CA Once we got to the end of the paperwork, we were told that in order to get a pet you have to provide a receipt for your pet deposit and a copy of your lease as proof it's OK with your landlord to have a pet. This was where we hit a snag. ... Quincy Humane Society resumes full operations ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA all 2 news articles

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
New airline Pet Airways caters to cats (and dogs) - Los Angeles Times

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New airline Pet Airways caters to cats (and dogs) Los Angeles Times, CA Pet-owning jet-setters seem to have good cause to worry about the safety of their animal friends when shipping them in the cargo hold of an airplane -- there are certainly a fair number of horror stories out there. And a new airline is trying a novel ... Pet Airways begins service to four cities, may come to Portland ... The Oregonian - OregonLive.com Pets-only airline to launch this summer KING5.com Pets releases rates Aircargo - Asia Pacific Özel Web Tasarim - Richmond Times Dispatch all 9 news articles

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Free Vet Service For Unemployed Pet Owners - CBS2 Chicago

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Free Vet Service For Unemployed Pet Owners CBS2 Chicago, IL Read more in our Privacy Policy AP The Anti-Cruelty Society is helping unemployed pet owners by offering free veterinary services to people unable to afford care for their pets, according to a release from the organization. ... Owners' abandoning pets because of economy WBBM780 all 2 news articles

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Trying in Timonium needs pet advice - Baltimore Sun

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Trying in Timonium needs pet advice Baltimore Sun, United States Calling all pet owners. Trying in Timonium needs our help. I received this e-mail today and thought commenters could offer some good advice. What do you think he should do? My 10-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter would really love to have a dog and ...

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Proposed 'pet lemon law' passed by legislative committee - Connecticut Post

Proposed 'pet lemon law' passed by legislative committee Connecticut Post, CT By Ken Dixon and MariAn Gail Brown HARTFORD -- Pet shop owners or kennel operators who lie about the origins of cats and dogs could spend more than 30 days in jail and pay hundreds of dollars in fines, under a "pet lemon law" approved Tuesday 41-0 in ...

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets paying price of slump - Canada.com

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Pets paying price of slump Canada.com, Canada But for some Calgary pet owners, it also means bidding farewell to a beloved furry friend they can no longer afford. The number of animals surrendered by owners who can't pay for pet food or veterinary bills has tripled since last year, according to ... Animals are innocent victims of economic crisis as donations drop Examiner.com Humane Society brunch attracts animal lovers The Detroit News Northwoods Humane Society Walk with the Animals May 3 KARE The News Herald - Pine Tree all 30 news articles

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Plano toughens pet sterilization rules - Dallas Morning News

Plano toughens pet sterilization rules Dallas Morning News, TX By THEODORE KIM / The Dallas Morning News Just months after Dallas adopted strict pet sterilization rules, the Plano City Council has approved even tougher requirements. Plano's council last week unanimously approved an ordinance requiring most dogs, ...

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Shop Boys come quickly. Namely, today - Entertainment Weekly

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Pet Shop Boys come quickly. Namely, today Entertainment Weekly The Pet Shop Boys' 10th studio album, Yes, comes out today in the US (Read EW's B+ review.) If it's that kind of day and you want to pretend you're bouncing around in a pinball machine full of rudimentary clip art -- in other words, if you want to ... LISTEN UP: Pet Shop Boys bring pop power with new release Monroe News Star The Idolator Q & A: The Pet Shop Boys Idolator The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tenn., Tuned In Column: Tuned In: Pet ... California Chronicle Baltimore Sun - The National all 17 news articles

4/22/2009 - Google Pet News
New Reviews: Depeche Mode, Asher Roth, Pet Shop Boys - Rolling Stone

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New Reviews: Depeche Mode, Asher Roth, Pet Shop Boys Rolling Stone New wave duo the Pet Shop Boys are back as well this week with Yes. In his three-star review of the album, Jody Rosen writes, “On their excellent 10th album, the music leans toward the ornate, with snatches of Tchaikovsky and spaghetti-Western ... CD Reviews: Webb Wilder, Pet Shop Boys, Jill Sobule, Chester ... Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Depeche, Pet Shop still moving Boston Globe CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys San Francisco Chronicle New York Daily News - California Chronicle all 73 news articles

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Giving up pets: Animals' fortunes fall in tough economy - Chicago Tribune

Giving up pets: Animals' fortunes fall in tough economy Chicago Tribune, United States By Sara Olkon | Tribune reporter When people showed up to give away their dogs and cats at a local shelter last year, the main reasons they cited were "no time" and accidental pet pregnancies. This year, the No. 1 reason is a lot simpler: no money. ...

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Family seeks pet chihuahua tossed into Santa Cruz ravine - San Jose Mercury News

Family seeks pet chihuahua tossed into Santa Cruz ravine San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Donna Jones SANTA CRUZ — A UC Santa Cruz student is offering a $100 reward for the return of her 7-pound tan and white chihuahua, Lola, who witnesses said was pitched into a steep ravine early Saturday. "We don't know if she's dead or alive," said ...

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Airways Set To Take Off This Summer - Aero-News Network

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Pet Airways Set To Take Off This Summer Aero-News Network, FL Beginning in July, newcomer Pet Airways is slated to begin service to five major cities, with plans to expand service to other cities before the year is out – but for pets only. The initial schedule will include flights between New York, Washington DC, ... Pets-only airline. Only in America The Times Pet Airways To Start Flying Furry Friends On July 14 Jaunted Pets only airline to launch in America Holiday Lettings Baltimore Sun - Examiner.com all 49 news articles

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Wash. man killed on cycle charity run for pets - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Wash. man killed on cycle charity run for pets Seattle Post Intelligencer A motorcycle rider who was taking part in the "Ridin for Rover" charity ride for homeless pets was fatally injured in a crash near Plymouth, Wash., in Benton County. Coroner Rick Corson Monday identified the victim as 59-year-old Ricky Nelson, ... Motorcyclist dies during charity poker run event Mid Columbia Tri City Herald all 29 news articles

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Depeche, Pet Shop still moving - Boston Globe

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Depeche, Pet Shop still moving Boston Globe, United States By James Reed In 1987, that neon-splashed year that gave us a slew of alabaster British bands who tinkered on their Casios and proved that dance music could be serious and frivolous, Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode were scaling their creative peaks. ... CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys San Francisco Chronicle all 45 news articles

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
"We're All Animal Nuts" at South Hill Pet Supplies - Ruralnorthwest.com

"We're All Animal Nuts" at South Hill Pet Supplies Ruralnorthwest.com, ID As owner of South Hill Pet Supplies, she has watched her business grow from a small shop to an enterprise needing a much larger place to call home. "In late April we will be moving to the large building behind Chic 'n Chop. ... Responsible pet owners needed SFA The Pine Log Online New Carson Tahoe SPCA Chapter KOLO all 3 news articles

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Critics want to stop exotic pet bill in its tracks - KMTR NewsSource 16

Critics want to stop exotic pet bill in its tracks KMTR NewsSource 16, OR Eugene (KMTR) - Critics want to stop an exotic pet bill in its tracks. Proposed federal legislation would ban any non-native species with the exception of dogs, cats and goldfish. Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio is a co-sponsor of the bill. ...

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Warning: Keep pets out of hot cars! - San Francisco Chronicle

Warning: Keep pets out of hot cars! San Francisco Chronicle,  USA Parked cars can heat up to temperatures that can be deadly to pets. Even in the shade with windows left partly open, a parked car can reach dangerous temperatures within just 10 minutes — and can heat up to more than 120 degrees after half an hour. ...

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Cranswick to sell pet ops to management for 17 mln stg - Reuters

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Cranswick to sell pet ops to management for 17 mln stg Reuters L) said on Monday it agreed to sell its pet business to its management for 17 million pounds ($25.2 million) in cash. The amount from the sale of Cranswick Pet Products (CPP) and Tropical Marine Centre (TMC) would be used to reduce group borrowings ... Cranswick sells pet food division to management for £17m Telegraph.co.uk LDC invests £17m in MBO of UK pet company AltAssets Cranswick exchanges contracts for sale of pet activities - Quick Facts RTT News guardian.co.uk - M&A deals all 23 news articles

4/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Popular dog breeds and rescues ruled Pet Expo in O.C. - Los Angeles Times

Popular dog breeds and rescues ruled Pet Expo in O.C. Los Angeles Times, CA Nearly 100 dog breeds were represented at the America's Family Pet Expo in Orange County over the weekend. Most were there with their owners who provided great insight and information about the respective breeds. With thousands in attendance, ...

4/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet food pantry to expand reach - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Pet food pantry to expand reach Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA A Lawrenceville-based nonprofit group that doles out pet food to cash-strapped owners is going national. Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen, which opened its first warehouse in September 2008, will extend the reach of its helping hand with satellite offices ...

4/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Satellites beat ID chips for recovering lost pets - Boston Globe

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Satellites beat ID chips for recovering lost pets Boston Globe, United States A microchip will help identify your pet. But it will not help you track the animal as it races through the Arboretum. For that, you'll need SpotLight, which the American Kennel Club will begin selling next month for about $250. ...

4/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Using PET/CT Imaging, Researchers Can Now Tell After Single ... - Science Daily (press release)

Using PET/CT Imaging, Researchers Can Now Tell After Single ... Science Daily (press release) Using a combination Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) scanner, researchers monitored 50 patients undergoing treatment for high-grade soft tissue sarcomas. The patients were receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy treatments to ...

4/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Bemidji family learns pet is a half-sister of 'first dog' Bo - KARE

Bemidji family learns pet is a half-sister of 'first dog' Bo KARE, MN But Julie Quanrud and husband Ric Meixell of Bemidji say that's what happened after they noticed things very familiar about the Obama family's new pet, Bo the Portuguese water dog. Quanrud said she was suspicious because the 6-month-old Bo's muzzle is ... White House connection: Bemidji dog is half-sister of Obama ... Bemidji Pioneer all 35 news articles

4/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Cops: Man chopped head off pet Boa, set fire to house - Newsday

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Cops: Man chopped head off pet Boa, set fire to house Newsday, NY BY ANDREW STRICKLER | andrew.strickler@newsday.com A landlord-tenant argument apparently contributed to a chain of overnight events in Central Islip when a renter decapitated his pet snake, lit a gas-fueled fire in an occupied home and threatened a ...

4/19/2009 - Google Pet News
CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys - San Francisco Chronicle

CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys San Francisco Chronicle,  USA Given that both acts started out making music on cheap synthesizers, it's something of a miracle that, three decades later, Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys still have the capacity to draw people to record stores with their arch meditations on life and ...

4/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Trip Prep for Pet - Washington Post

Trip Prep for Pet Washington Post, United States Dear Readers: Have you decided to TAKE YOUR PET with you when you go on your vacation this year? Well, the good news is that there are many hotels that allow pets, so check where you will be staying. Also, be sure to check with friends or relatives ...

4/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Ill. fire department uses oxygen masks for pets - Chicago Tribune

Ill. fire department uses oxygen masks for pets Chicago Tribune, United States A pet advocacy group has donated several specially-fitted oxygen masks to the Belleville Fire Department. Fire officials had been using traditional masks for humans to revive pets. The advocacy group is called Helping Animals find Loving Owners. ... Group's donation will help save pets rescued from fires Belleville News Democrat all 11 news articles

4/19/2009 - Google Pet News
'Recycled' pets are great addition - Baltimore Sun

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'Recycled' pets are great addition Baltimore Sun, United States Although it is somewhat disappointing that the first family did not go to an animal shelter or pet rescue group, their dog Bo was in another home previously, so he is considered a "rehomed" dog. This is a new term in animal welfare, but it is not a new ... Take Your Dog To Work Day. Huntington Herald Dispatch America has truly gone to the (pampered) dogs Examiner.com Pet vacations Marietta Times Norridge Harwood Heights News - Ventura County Star all 39 news articles

4/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Can you really afford that pet? - Daily Comet

Can you really afford that pet? Daily Comet, LA During a recession, many families are desperate to find ways to cut corners with expenses, and, unfortunately, pets often bear the consequences. Animal shelters are reported to be at capacity and unable to rescue all of the pets being given up by ... On a short leash Meridian Star Cruelty to animals is against the law Chicago Daily Herald all 3 news articles

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
America's Family Pet Expo comes to Orange County this weekend - Los Angeles Times

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America's Family Pet Expo comes to Orange County this weekend Los Angeles Times, CA For Southern California pet lovers, this weekend's America's Family Pet Expo at the Orange County Fairgrounds promises to be a treat. The event, which takes place from 10 am to 7 pm Saturday and 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, bills itself as the world's largest ... America's Family Pet Expo Returns Dog Channel Valley businesses expected to attend Pet Expo The Desert Sun Beasties of Every Stripe (and Scale) Rule Expo NBC Los Angeles all 5 news articles

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Airline for pets soon to take off - Baltimore Sun

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Airline for pets soon to take off Baltimore Sun, United States The skies may become a little more pet friendly this summer, thanks to a new Delray Beach, Fla., company. Pet Airways announced yesterday that it will begin offering air transportation for pets in five US cities, including Washington, starting in July, ... Cargo no more! Pets ride first class with Pet Airways. Examiner.com Pet Airlines LAX! LALATE Pet Airways To Offer Main Cabin Service AviationNews.net Times Online - Los Angeles Times Blogs all 39 news articles

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Cape Coral agencies receive masks for pets - The News-Press

Cape Coral agencies receive masks for pets The News-Press, FL By Denes Husty III • dhusty@news-press.com • April 17, 2009 Lou and Anita Simmons can sympathize with people whose pets are overcome by smoke when their homes catch fire. They own three dogs: yellow Labrador retrievers Chester and Lucy and a mutt named ... New equipment helps Cape Coral firefighters save cat The News-Press all 5 news articles

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Priciest pet food not always the best - San Jose Mercury News

Priciest pet food not always the best San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Diane C. Lade A 5.5-ounce can of "holistic pheasant" cat food sells for $1.73 at a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., specialty pet food store. Three blocks away, you can get the same sized can of a supermarket chain brand cat food for 39 cents. ...

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
EPA Warns Against Toxic Flea Medication - KWCH

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EPA Warns Against Toxic Flea Medication KWCH, KS "They will see a pet that's hyper-salivating and they will immediately ask have you put any products on this pet for fleas or tics," says Dr. Rafferty. Cats and small dogs are most susceptible. Large dogs usually don't show symptoms. ... Flea and tick season is here KAIT Animal doctors warn of using some flea and tick prevention products WVLT Health Canada Advises Consumers to Follow Label Directions on Flea ... Market Wire (press release) PetProductNews.com - VIN News Service all 25 news articles

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Annette John-Hall: Most important: A loving home for your pet - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Annette John-Hall: Most important: A loving home for your pet Philadelphia Inquirer, PA By Annette John-Hall Let me just toss this out like a used-up chew toy: My dog is not a rescue dog. Nor did I adopt her from a shelter. No, I bought Angel, my heavenly, year-old puggle, from a backyard breeder. Paid good money for her, too. ... First dog: a returned puppy to a breeder still a homeless pet Examiner.com First dog Chicago Tribune Loretta Keller: Obamas should have adopted a shelter dog Pasadena Star-News all 8 news articles

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Woman leaves £100000 for pet dog - BBC News

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Woman leaves £100000 for pet dog BBC News, UK A retired head teacher has left £100000 in her will to care for her four-year-old fox terrier. Win Frankland, former mayoress and councillor in Hyndburn, Lancashire, made the will in 2005. The 63-year-old died suddenly from a suspected heart attack ... Woman leaves £100000 for pet dog The Press Association Former mayor leaves £100k to her pet terrier Daily Mail all 66 news articles

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Common Outdoor Pet Toxins - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Common Outdoor Pet Toxins Seattle Post Intelligencer However, some of the yard materials we use can be toxic to our pets. Here is a short list of some things you may have or use in your yard that are toxic to your pets. For more information on toxins and a detailed list of poisonous materials, ...

4/18/2009 - Google Pet News
For the good of our pets - El Diario La Prensa

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For the good of our pets El Diario La Prensa, NY So it seems that a house is not a home without pet. At the White House, the arrival of Bo this week was such a welcomed addition that the pup has become an instant celebrity. But not all dogs, or pets for that matter, run the same luck as Bo. ... Presidents and pets Hagerstown Morning Herald Turning Bo, the White House Dog, into a Teachable Moment School Library Journal all 7 news articles

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Presidential pets of yesteryear make First Dog Bo look tame - Los Angeles Times

Presidential pets of yesteryear make First Dog Bo look tame Los Angeles Times, CA Some among us have stated their objections to the Obamas' choice of pet. For those disappointed that the president's dog was not plucked from a shelter (and don't get us wrong; we're among them), one silver lining to the Portuguese water dog cloud may ... Video: Bo Makes White House Debut CBS Obamas' dog shouldn't be hounded with so many pet peeves The Virginian-Pilot Obama family welcomes First Pet San Jose Mercury News KSL-TV - Tampa Tribune all 3,591 news articles

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Humane Society pet vaccination clinic scheduled - Brazil Times

Humane Society pet vaccination clinic scheduled Brazil Times, IN By JASON JACOBS, Times Staff Reporter The time has come again when pet owners can ensure the health of their four-legged friends for the year. The Clay County Humane Society will once again be hosting its Pet Vaccination Clinic in the Forest Park ... Spay Neuter Clinic finds permanent home, adds basic health services Latah Eagle What you need to know about the Humane Society Enterprise-Record Rockmart rabies vaccination clinic will be April 25 Cedartown Standard Marion Star all 8 news articles

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
More Pet Owners Giving Up Dogs, Cats Because of the Economy - WSAV-TV

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More Pet Owners Giving Up Dogs, Cats Because of the Economy WSAV-TV, GA By Alaina Anderson As more people lose their jobs and homes, their pets end up suffering, too. The Humane Society of Savannah-Chatham County has seen an increase in homeless pets. While some choose to give up their pets, that's not the only option. ... Calgary pet owners give up animals amid economic woes CBC.ca Pet Adoption Gallery Marco Eagle PET OHANA Pets can be cared for after owner's death Honolulu Star-Bulletin Chaska Herald - Ledger Independent all 8 news articles

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Sumatran orangutans are imperiled by the pet trade, report finds - Los Angeles Times

Sumatran orangutans are imperiled by the pet trade, report finds Los Angeles Times, CA While deforestation is the most pressing danger facing Indonesia's few remaining wild orangutans, a new report from wildlife trade monitoring group Traffic suggests that the pet trade is becoming increasingly damaging to the species. ...

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets provide moments of joy - San Jose Mercury News

Pets provide moments of joy San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Linda Treml Hallam WHETHER YOU CELEBRATED the Easter holiday at a family dinner, a Spring break picnic or an Easter parade, the chances are that there was a pet involved. It seems to me that we are seeing more and more people walking dogs on the ...

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Tupperware parties but for pets: It's 'Pupperware' time! - Chicago Sun-Times

Tupperware parties but for pets: It's 'Pupperware' time! Chicago Sun-Times, United States Laura Macklin hosted a Shure Pet Party at her home. The Pet Party is being offered by Shure Pets, a national pet product company based in Chicago. Spending money on our household animals is at an all-time high. We may be in a recession, but we're not ...

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Nation's First Pet Airline Takes Off This Summer - Zootoo.com

Nation's First Pet Airline Takes Off This Summer Zootoo.com, NJ By Amy Lieberman BY CATEGORY: BY PET: For a one-way, $145 flight, pets can fly across the country on flights catered just to them. (Photo Courtesy of Pet Airways) NEW YORK -- Airplanes just got a little bit furrier. "We believe there is truly a need ... Bow Wow! Airline Caters to Jet-Setting Pets NBC Los Angeles Pets to Fly in the Main Cabin - Not in Cargo PR Newswire (press release) all 21 news articles

4/17/2009 - Google Pet News
US and Canada to Increase Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Pet Products - NewsBlaze

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US and Canada to Increase Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Pet Products NewsBlaze, CA The US Environmental Protection Agency is intensifying its evaluation of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for pets due to recent increases in the number of reported incidents. Adverse reactions reported range from mild effects such ... Health Canada Advises Consumers to Follow Label Directions on Flea ... Market Wire (press release) EPA Considers Further Restrictions on Flea/Tick Pet Products PetProductNews.com all 10 news articles

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Obamas' dog shouldn't be hounded with so many pet peeves - The Virginian-Pilot

Obamas' dog shouldn't be hounded with so many pet peeves The Virginian-Pilot, VA You know, the carping canine corps. The animal welfare folks who think pedigreed dogs are the spawn of Satan. Dogs are dogs. If you're in the market, find one you like and take good care of it. Isn't that enough? Perhaps you heard. ... Video: Bo Obama Makes His Debut CBS Obama family welcomes First Pet San Jose Mercury News New presidential pet becomes part Washington politics KSL-TV Calgary Herald - Gadgetrepublic all 3,443 news articles

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
DIW?: Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair - KWCH

DIW?: Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair KWCH, KS It's the Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. It claims to be a "quick, easy" and long-lasting solution." All you're supposed to have to do is roll it back and forth across the furniture. When it gets full, you throw it away. Linda swipes it across her ... AMERICANS DECLARE LOVE FOR PETS IN NATIONAL CONTEST PR Newswire (press release) Does it Work: Pledge Fabric Sweeper WVEC.com (subscription) all 10 news articles

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Shop Boys (politely) declines PETA's request for a name change - Los Angeles Times

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Pet Shop Boys (politely) declines PETA's request for a name change Los Angeles Times, CA Big surprise: the British band Pet Shop Boys says that, while the suggestion "raises an issue worth thinking about," it will be unable to comply with PETA Europe's request that it change its name to the Rescue Shelter Boys. "Most dogs and cats sold in ... PETA asks Pet Shop Boys for name change San Francisco Chronicle Pet Shop Boys Politely Decline PETA’s Name Change Request American Songwriter Pet Shop Boys to Play in Finland YLE News Complex.com all 9 news articles

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Panel approves pet neutering bill - Ventura County Star

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Panel approves pet neutering bill Ventura County Star, CA Although the list of offenses that could lead to a forced sterilization of a pet was significantly narrowed by the Senate Local Government Committee — eliminating, for instance, violation of leash laws — critics complained the proposal amounts to a ... Reward Issued for Dog Shootings fox4kc.com California Spay-Neuter Bill Set for Hearing PetProductNews.com all 6 news articles

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Healthy homemade diets for pets - Examiner.com

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Healthy homemade diets for pets Examiner.com Homemade diets for pets have long been popular among a small group of pet owners. However, since the pet food recall involving melamine contaminated food in 2007, many more pet owners have jumped on the homemade pet food band wagon. ... Pet insurance deals 'can prevent surprises' CompareAndSave.com Bull Or Bear Market, Pets Remain Well Cared For North American Press Syndicate Please Be A Responsible Pet Owner thejournal-news.net all 21 news articles

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet trade puts orangutans at risk - BBC News

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Pet trade puts orangutans at risk BBC News, UK By Richard Black The trade in Sumatran orangutans for pets shows little sign of decline and is taking the species to the brink of extinction, a report concludes. Compiled by Traffic, the international wildlife trade monitoring network, it suggests that ... Orangutan pet trade threatening the survival of the species in Sumatra Wildlife Extra all 13 news articles

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet pantry gets tons of help - Chicago Tribune

Pet pantry gets tons of help Chicago Tribune, United States A Mundelein pet-food bank for financially strapped dog and cat owners received its largest donation to date since being profiled in the Chicago Tribune in February, said Cathie Sabin, founder of Pooch Pantry. Sabin, who started Pooch Pantry this year, ...

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
How many pets are poisoned by lawn pesticides? - Seattle Post Intelligencer

How many pets are poisoned by lawn pesticides? Seattle Post Intelligencer Beyond that, many pets are dosed with flea and tick repellents and powders. All of which means that dogs, cats and other pets may be at risk of chemical poisoning and other health problems that come from exposure to pesticides. ...

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Veterinary Oncologists Advance Cancer Drugs For Humans And Pets - Science Daily (press release)

Veterinary Oncologists Advance Cancer Drugs For Humans And Pets Science Daily (press release) ScienceDaily (Apr. 16, 2009) — As more pet owners are choosing to treat their pets' cancers through advanced medicine, veterinarians gain valuable knowledge about the progression and treatment of cancers in humans through pet trials of new drugs. ...

4/16/2009 - Google Pet News
California state assemblyman introduces bill to create tax ... - Los Angeles Times

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California state assemblyman introduces bill to create tax ... Los Angeles Times, CA While lots of folks (and at least one dog) are fuming about taxation today, one California state assemblyman is working to ease the tax burden for pet adopters. Assemblyman Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) has introduced Assembly Bill 233, ... Bill Makes Pet Adoption Fees Tax-Deductible Dog Channel all 30 news articles

4/15/2009 - Google Pet News
The Healing Power of Pets! - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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The Healing Power of Pets! Seattle Post Intelligencer Last Tuesday night, I attended Delta Society's free monthly informational session on the Healing Power of Pets. The session was only an hour, as promised; but during that time I learned a lot about what Delta Society does in the lives of people through ... Bull Or Bear Market, Pets Remain Well Cared For North American Press Syndicate Food Banks Assist Pet Owners In Need SmallAnimalChannel.com The value we place on our pets Daily Gleaner all 6 news articles

4/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Be pet smart and weigh a prospective pet’s needs before adopting - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Be pet smart and weigh a prospective pet’s needs before adopting Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX Find out all about your prospective pet’s needs before you adopt By DANIEL KURNICK Now that the first family has a new puppy — Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog from a North Texas breeder — everyone wants a new pet, too. But before buying one, ...

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County commissioners may decide to increase adoption fees for ... - Youngstown Vindicator

County commissioners may decide to increase adoption fees for ... Youngstown Vindicator, OH “I do believe that pet owners are finding it more difficult to maintain their pets properly due to issues such as job loss, gas prices, higher prices in general,” she said. One reason often cited by people for having to get rid of their pets is that ...

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Youngstown Police Officer Fatally Shoots Family Pet 13 Times - WYTV

Youngstown Police Officer Fatally Shoots Family Pet 13 Times WYTV, OH Curtis Moses is talking about his family pet. a seven-month-old, 42-pound Akita named "Diva." Diva was shot 13 times and killed by a Youngstown Police officer, after the officer followed a juvenile suspect into the Moses' home on Lucius Avenue April 5. ...

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The "C" word: when pets get cancer - San Francisco Chronicle

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The "C" word: when pets get cancer San Francisco Chronicle,  USA If a pet became extremely ill their people would make them as comfortable as possible until the bad days outnumbered the good and then have them put down by the local vet. As barbaric as this may sound to city slickers, I imagine that some folks even ...

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Legislators: Domestic abuse hurts pets, too - Boston Herald

Legislators: Domestic abuse hurts pets, too Boston Herald, United States By AP BOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers and animal rights advocates hope to pass legislation that would protect pets in domestic violence cases, making it easier for victims to leave their abusers. Reps. Peter Koutoujian, D-Waltham, and Katherine Clark, ...

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'Brown Fat' Could Help Adults Keep Slim - ????(???)

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'Brown Fat' Could Help Adults Keep Slim ????(???), South Korea Dr. Ronald Kahn of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston examined PET and CT scans of 1972 patients and found that active brown fat was visible in 7.5 percent of the women and 3 percent of the men. The findings were published in the New England Journal ... Video: Embracing The Good Fat CBS Thinner people have more 'brown fat' than heavier people; may help ... New York Daily News 'Good' baby fat keeps adults slim BBC News AFP - HealthNews all 568 news articles

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Notable Presidential Pets: Snakes, a Film Star & 'Satan' - FOXBusiness

Notable Presidential Pets: Snakes, a Film Star & 'Satan' FOXBusiness As the Obama family welcomes Bo, their new Portuguese Water Dog, into the White House, it seemed like a good time to review notable White House pets from Administrations past. Dogs have been the favorite pet of Presidents over time, but there have been ...

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Obama family welcomes First Pet - San Jose Mercury News

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Obama family welcomes First Pet San Jose Mercury News,  USA Bo wagged his tail as each of the Balms bent down to pet him. Plainly pleased, the president said: "He's a star. He's got star quality." Bo was a gift from Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., and his wife, Victoria. The Kennedys sent over gifts Tuesday for ... Video: First Family Introduces "Bo" the First Dog C-SPAN New presidential pet becomes part of dog-eat-dogs politics in ... KSL-TV Owners fear puppy mills will exploit Obama's pet Calgary Herald San Francisco Chronicle - findingDulcinea all 3,213 news articles

4/14/2009 - Google Pet News
Will your pet become an illegal alien if HR 669 passes? - Examiner.com

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Will your pet become an illegal alien if HR 669 passes? Examiner.com If the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669) is passed (the hearing is set for April 23), many common household pets will become illegal to own or breed. Currently the Lacey Act requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to demonstrate that a ... HR 669: The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act ScienceBlogs Congressional hearing banning nonnative species April 23rd (HR 669) Examiner.com Beyond dogs: HR 669 may spell end of "common exotics" Examiner.com all 4 news articles

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Secondhand smoke is toxic for pets too - San Francisco Chronicle

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Secondhand smoke is toxic for pets too San Francisco Chronicle,  USA The American Legacy Foundation is challenging pet parents to quit smoking during the month of April, which is also Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Research shows there are no safe levels of exposure to secondhand smoke for humans — and that ... Assess your ability to care for a pet before adopting Longmont Daily Times-Call Charity-A-Day: Animal Charities The Spokesman Review all 5 news articles

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E. Dundee board to revisit limit on number of pets - Chicago Daily Herald

E. Dundee board to revisit limit on number of pets Chicago Daily Herald, IL The village code limits the number of pets to four animals with no more than three dogs or cats. Freese and Yokers already have Jessie, a 7-year-old beagle mix, and 7-year-old Pomeranians Cody and Wolfe. "I don't want an ordinance, I just want a permit ...

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Alert for pet owners: Diseases more common in spring - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

Alert for pet owners: Diseases more common in spring ABC15.com (KNXV-TV), AZ Maricopa Animal Care and Control and other animal rescue groups will be onsite providing mobile pet adoptions throughout the event. Springtime brings warmer weather but it also brings a host of problems for Valley pets. Experts say the change in ... Of nation's 30 biggest cities, only Indy doesn't require canine ... Indianapolis Star all 3 news articles

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Honor will boost stray-pet efforts in Oklahoma City - NewsOK.com

Honor will boost stray-pet efforts in Oklahoma City NewsOK.com, OK BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL One of the country’s largest animal advocacy groups has selected Oklahoma City for a long-term partnership that will provide more money and staff in the fight against pet overpopulation. Officials announced Monday that Oklahoma ... ASPCA invests in OKC effort Journal Record (subscription) all 2 news articles

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How the well-heeled pamper their pets - The Canberra Times

How the well-heeled pamper their pets The Canberra Times, Australia But the pain has yet to be felt by the most pampered of pooches, who continue to benefit from the almost $5 billion that Australians lavish on their pets every year. From decaf puppuchinos to canine reiki sessions (for puppies who need their auras ...

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White House Life: Bo, the Nation's First Pet - findingDulcinea

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White House Life: Bo, the Nation's First Pet findingDulcinea, New York by findingDulcinea Staff Bo, the Obama family's new Portuguese water dog puppy, is the latest on a long list of White House pets. Although White House residents often choose a dog for a companion, some presidents have favored alligators, ... Video: First Family to Welcome Presidential Pooch The Associated Press Another pet makes White House history Examiner.com Meet presidential pet's Goole cousin Hull Daily Mail KKTV 11 News - Philadelphia Metro all 2,052 news articles

4/13/2009 - Google Pet News
Rabies vaccine is best way to protect pets - Bethany Beach Wave

Rabies vaccine is best way to protect pets Bethany Beach Wave, DE Yet every year, dozens of pets in the state are needlessly euthanized due to exposure to the incurable disease. According to Wicomico County environmental health officials, "Rabies vaccination is the best way for pet owners to protect the animals they ...

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Obamas to Welcome Portuguese Water Dog Named Bo as First Pet - Philadelphia Metro

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Obamas to Welcome Portuguese Water Dog Named Bo as First Pet Philadelphia Metro, PA Since the first pet did not come from a shelter, as the Obamas initially had hoped, they will make a donation to the Washington DC Humane Society, according to McCormick-Lelyveld. The American Kennel Club says on its website that the Portuguese water ... Video: The Wait's Over: Obama's Choose First Dog The Associated Press Welcome Bo Obama! The Wonderful Benefits of Animal Companionship Huffington Post The First Puppy: The Obamas finally meet their new pet... a ... Daily Mail Daily Contributor - The Associated Press all 1,325 news articles

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Easter pets: Think twice before buying pets as Easter gifts - Examiner.com

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Easter pets: Think twice before buying pets as Easter gifts Examiner.com Overtaken by the novelty of giving a pet chick or bunny for Easter, many people forget about the long-term responsibility that's associated with caring for a rabbit, chicken or duck. And a decision to adopt a pet in haste can often lead to a bad ... Easter Pet Parade MyFox Austin Are pets as presents a good idea? Mcalester News Capital Easter Tips to Keep Pets Safe Dog Channel Austin 360 - Examiner.com all 8 news articles

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Move over, Bo: Our top five presidential pets - Baltimore Sun

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Move over, Bo: Our top five presidential pets Baltimore Sun, United States ... "but Fala does resent them ... his Scotch soul was furious ... he has not been the same dog since." That loyalty to his boss was richly rewarded. In honor of FDR's fondness for his scottie, Fala is the only pet that is part of a presidential monument.