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News - May 2009

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
Cold Noses' Pet of the week - Florida Times-Union

Cold Noses' Pet of the week Florida Times-Union, FL Each Saturday, the Times-Union's pet blog, Cold Noses, features pets available for adoption at area shelters. For more information, go to Jacksonville.com, search term: Cold Noses. Bogey is a 10-month-old male American bulldog mix. ...

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
As wild pet ban dies, state declares exotic animal amnesty - Connecticut Post

As wild pet ban dies, state declares exotic animal amnesty Connecticut Post, CT By Ken Dixon and Brian Lockhart HARTFORD -- Legislation that would have banned a long list of wild and potentially dangerous animals as pets has failed in the General Assembly this year because lawmakers from Litchfield County want to protect a ... Turn in exotic pet, no questions asked WTNH all 8 news articles

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
Notorious Puppy Mill Pet Store Bankrupt - NBC6.net

Notorious Puppy Mill Pet Store Bankrupt NBC6.net, FL The Wizard of Claws, a South Florida pet store that has sold pooches to the stars, has filed for bankruptcy. The pet store was investigated last year for its treatment of puppies and the use of puppy mills. The Humane Society is suing on behalf of ... Pembroke Pines puppy store owner files for bankruptcy Sun-Sentinel.com all 2 news articles

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
Southwest Airlines tacks on fees, allows pets - Baltimore Sun

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Southwest Airlines tacks on fees, allows pets Baltimore Sun, United States Discount leader Southwest Airlines will allow pets aboard in June. (AP photo / November 23, 2005) Southwest Airlines has always promoted the fact that it doesn't charge passengers extra fees like its competitors, but that was before the economy went ... Southwest to allow small pets in cabin for $75 fee Chicago Tribune Small pets to be permitted on Southwest Airlines flights Los Angeles Times Southwest Airlines adds fees for pets, solo minors Newsday Bizjournals.com - Bizjournals.com all 326 news articles

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
Cancer survivor's pet receiving chemotherapy - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Cancer survivor's pet receiving chemotherapy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI These things often go the same with people and pets. Early symptoms are dismissed as nothing too serious. When Christine, at age 14, began having pain in her right arm, everyone thought, maybe tendinitis. But the pain spread to her shoulder, ...

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
Keep pet safe on road, in air - Colorado Springs Gazette

Keep pet safe on road, in air Colorado Springs Gazette, CO As the value of pets in our lives rises, many people now consider their dogs to be part of the family and want to include them in family vacations. Whether you're heading out to the beach or to a neighboring state for a dog show, the American Kennel ...

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
Dogs roll over for pet wheelchairs - Boston Herald

Dogs roll over for pet wheelchairs Boston Herald, United States Robinson has patented a pet wheelchair called Walkin' Wheels that can fold up, costs less than a custom chair ($399 for a medium-sized dog; $500 for a very large dog) and comes in sizes that can be adjusted to fit dogs from 15 to 250 pounds. ...

5/31/2009 - Google Pet News
Kitten 'splains Southwest pet policy on YouTube - Baltimore Sun

Kitten 'splains Southwest pet policy on YouTube Baltimore Sun, United States Take it from a cute gray kitten and a small dog: Southwest is now allowing pets onboard -- in the cabin. Or, just take it from us. All comments must be approved by the blog author. Please do not resubmit comments if they do not immediately appear. ...

5/30/2009 - Google Pet News
CORRECTION: First Annual Pet Haiku Contest runners up - San Francisco Chronicle

CORRECTION: First Annual Pet Haiku Contest runners up San Francisco Chronicle,  USA It's every pet haiku judge's nightmare: I inadvertently selected a poem as one of the three runners up that has been circulating through cyberspace for years. (At least as far back as 2001, based on my Internet searches. My only consolation is knowing ...

5/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Obama Puppy Appears with Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers - Comic Book Resources

Obama Puppy Appears with Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers Comic Book Resources, Ca Bo Obama, the US President's new Portuguese Water Dog puppy, will guest-star in the fourth issue of Marvel Comics' “Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers.” Written by Chris Eliopoulos with artwork by Ig Guara, issue #4 finds the Pet Avengers meeting up with Bo, ... Zap! Pow! Bow wow! It's Bo Obama, superhero msnbc.com Animal superheroes come to the rescue Minneapolis Star Tribune all 11 news articles

5/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Mysterious rise in pet sicknesses from flea products - KOMO News

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Mysterious rise in pet sicknesses from flea products KOMO News, WA You expect the products you use to kill ticks and fleas to kill the pests -- not to hurt your pet. Vets say, when applied properly, these products are generally safe. But many are wondering why many animals are getting sick, or worse, dying? ... Pets and Pesticides: Severe Reactions to Common Pet Treatments ... ABC News Tis the season… for ticks! Cameron County Endeavor Keep me out of harm's way Examiner.com The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com all 7 news articles

5/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Protecting your pets starts now - Daily Comet

Protecting your pets starts now Daily Comet, LA Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being. The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must ... Pet-friendly advice to heed StarNewsOnline.com Plan for your pets Florida Times-Union all 4 news articles

5/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Rental living with pets, landlords and roommates - Product Design & Development

Rental living with pets, landlords and roommates Product Design & Development, NJ By JW ELPHINSTONE - AP Real Estate Writer - AP Apartments.com reported more landlords have loosened their pet policies over the past 18 months. The online apartment listing firm says landlords are responding to the spike in demand from renters ...

5/30/2009 - Google Pet News
Small pets to be permitted on Southwest Airlines flights - Los Angeles Times

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Small pets to be permitted on Southwest Airlines flights Los Angeles Times, CA Pets will still be banned from the cargo hold. For the rules, check out a cute video, featuring Ace the dog and an improbably enthusiastic kitten (this is a feline?) named Frankie, that Southwest posted on YouTube and its blog site. ... Southwest Airlines adds fees for pets, solo minors Newsday Southwest to pets: Come fly with us! Bizjournals.com Southwest to charge fare for pets to ride on board Baltimore Sun USA Today - Bizjournals.com all 299 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Iams pet-care business to move Ohio base - BusinessWeek

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Iams pet-care business to move Ohio base BusinessWeek Procter & Gamble Co. says the headquarters of its Iams pet-care business will move from Vandalia, Ohio, north of Dayton to Mason near Cincinnati in October. P&G pet-care spokesman Jason Taylor said Thursday the company expects all 240 employees at the ... Procter & Gamble moving Iams operation to Mason Bizjournals.com Iams relocating HQ to Mason Cincinnati.com Procter & Gamble to Move Iams HQ from Dayton to Mason, Ohio Manufacturing & Technology eJournal (press release) Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton - Bizjournals.com all 37 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
W. Knoxville pet groomer charged with cruelty in dog's death - Knoxville News Sentinel

W. Knoxville pet groomer charged with cruelty in dog's death Knoxville News Sentinel, TN By Don Jacobs (Contact) Moxie, the pet beagle of Tom and Kim Ramsey and their three children, died in November 2008 at Happy Tails Pet Resort and Day Spa. The family is suing Erik Webb, owner of the pet grooming business, and Webb has also been charged ... Pet spa owner charged with cruelty following dog death WBIR-TV Owner of Happy Tails Pet Spa indicted on animal cruelty charges WVLT all 6 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet food company Nutro announces recall of dry cat food - Los Angeles Times

All about feed

Pet food company Nutro announces recall of dry cat food Los Angeles Times, CA Pet food company Nutro has announced a recall of dry cat food sold in the US and 10 other countries, including Canada, Mexico, Japan and Israel. The cause of the recall, Nutro says, was a production error that caused incorrect levels of potassium and ... Dry cat food recall ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA Consumers React to NUTRO Recalls; Zinc, Copper Levels Cited Consumer Affairs Nutro recalls cat food because of production error The Associated Press WIFR - WHAG all 110 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
The Lady with the Pet Dog - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

The Lady with the Pet Dog Wall Street Journal It is the hour when the light over the sink, a fluorescent meant for washing dishes, suddenly usurps the fire of the dying sun and the kitchen window becomes a mirror, the moment every evening when Ruth's aware her resolves are made of straw and Alex ...

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet shelters filled with cats, kittens - Arizona Republic

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Pet shelters filled with cats, kittens Arizona Republic, AZ "What makes the situation even more critical is the lack of adopters for these pets, and we desperately need to find homes for these cats and kittens." As of late Tuesday, the non-profit organization had taken in more than 2600 cats and kittens this ... Pet Sounds Shawangunk Journal Humane Society offers half-off pet adoption for next 30 days ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Sterilize your pets Haleakala Times Laurinburg Exchange - KPHO Phoenix all 45 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet events (May 29-June 7) - York Daily Record

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Pet events (May 29-June 7) York Daily Record, PA The following pet-related events are planned for this week. To add events to this listing, e-mail rose@ydr.com: East York Veterinary Center's grand expansion celebration will be 1 to 3 pm Sunday, May 31, at the veterinary center, 1997 Industrial ... Plans for pets needed for hurricanes, says LSART Slidell Sentry News Blue Cross offers pet health care for hard-up owners Animal Friends Pet Insurance Lucky Dogs Elk Grove Citizen CompareAndSave.com - Santa Rosa Press Democrat all 14 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Hayward pet shop owner single-minded about two-headed snake - San Jose Mercury News

Hayward pet shop owner single-minded about two-headed snake San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Eric Kurhi A two-headed Red Tail Boa was born last week at the Reptile Room in Hayward, Calif. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Owner Aaron Dickey says the chances of this snake being born are one in a million and has an offer of $7500 for the reptile. ...

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets and Pesticides: Severe Reactions to Common Pet Treatments ... - ABC News

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Pets and Pesticides: Severe Reactions to Common Pet Treatments ... ABC News People treat their pets with over-the-counter, topical treatments used to kill fleas and ticks. But reports of severe reactions have spiked dramatically in the past year. A dog gets flea- and tick-spray treatment, which can injure pets if done ... Unleashed: Flea and tick solutions may be to blame for dogs ... The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com all 3 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Dutch Artist Famous for Skinning Pet Cat Publishes Expose on ... - FOXNews

Dutch Artist Famous for Skinning Pet Cat Publishes Expose on ... FOXNews A Dutch artist famous for making her pet cat into a purse has launched a new controversial project: revealing personal details about everyone who has sent her hate mail over the cat "art." Katinka Simonse, also known as Tinkebell, has assembled the ... Dutch cat skinner publishes critics' personal details Register all 21 news articles

5/29/2009 - Google Pet News
Judge: Chickens OK for pets in Roswell - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Judge: Chickens OK for pets in Roswell Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA An official ruling, expected next week, will an end a months-long battle between the city and Wordes, who has 12 pet chickens. Andrew Wordes doesn't have the official ruling yet. But an official ruling, expected next week, will end a months-long battle ...

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Humane Society offers 50% off pet adoption for next 30 days - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

MyFox Phoenix

Humane Society offers 50% off pet adoption for next 30 days ABC15.com (KNXV-TV), AZ The reduced adoption fee includes the spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations, a collar, ID tag, pet carrier and follow-up veterinary exam. If adopting is not an option, foster volunteers are also needed. In case cats/kittens fostering provides ... Neuter pets please Laurinburg Exchange Shelters Overloaded With Cats KPHO Phoenix Bringing home a rescued cat from overseas Examiner.com Kansas City Star - Delmarva Now all 21 news articles

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Dog fighting fears for stolen pet - BBC News

BBC Berkshire

Dog fighting fears for stolen pet BBC News, UK The owner of an English Bull Terrier stolen from her flat fears he may be trained and used in illegal dog fights. Two-year-old Hugo was taken from 22-year-old Laura Patch's east Reading flat near Cemetery Junction on Saturday night. ... defra's Enforcement Guidelines on Dangerous Dogs Not so Sweet Dog Magazine dot net all 8 news articles

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
At-home pet euthanasia a growing trend - United Press International

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At-home pet euthanasia a growing trend United Press International DENVER, May 27 (UPI) -- A growing number of US residents are choosing to have veterinarians come to their homes to perform euthanasia procedures on their pets, experts say. Veterinarian Ann Brandenburg-Schroeder, who offers such services in Colorado, ... vets provide a peaceful death USA Today all 7 news articles

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Is Your Pet Ready For Hurricane Season? - WTVR

Is Your Pet Ready For Hurricane Season? WTVR, VA The Virginia State Animal Response Team (VASART) has one more suggestion: make plans for your pets. The national State Animal Response Team (SART) organization was created after 1999's Hurricane Floyd claimed the lives of millions of animals in North ... Keep Your Pets Safe in a Hurricane PR Newswire (press release) all 5 news articles

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet therapy program loses first dog - WKOW-TV.com

Pet therapy program loses first dog WKOW-TV.com, WI The pet therapy program lost its first dog to cancer. These are the animals that lift the spirits of hospital patients, whether they have a sprained ankle or a terminal illness. The day wasn't just about remembering a dog, but also celebrating the ... Hospital's First Therapy Dog Inspires Others to Volunteer WMTV all 2 news articles

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Economy leaves more pets homeless - Sierra Sun

Economy leaves more pets homeless Sierra Sun, CA TRUCKEE — Foreclosures and financial woes are now responsible for the majority of local pet turn-ins, according to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. About 65 percent of the animals the humane society has received this year are directly due to the ... Humane Society teams up with OC Seniors Port Clinton News Herald all 3 news articles

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Rare turtle found at store was Wash. family's pet - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Rare turtle found at store was Wash. family's pet Seattle Post Intelligencer A rare western pond turtle, which materialized at a Hazel Dell pet store earlier this month, is a wild animal by most definitions. It also appears to have a family that loves him. Barry Mason immediately recognized the tiny green face in the photograph ...

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Have pets will travel: tips for vacationing with furry friends - San Francisco Chronicle

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Have pets will travel: tips for vacationing with furry friends San Francisco Chronicle,  USA Hitting the open road with our pet as co-pilot can really up the adventure ante. A trip with our four-legged friends just requires a little bit of extra planning and preparation to make it a meowing (or barking) success. Share photos of you and your ... Concerning Animals: Tips to help your pet through the summer months The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Summer Care Tips For You And Your Pets North Country Gazette 7 tips to make traveling with your pets fun and safe ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) YourTango - Animal Friends Pet Insurance all 12 news articles

5/28/2009 - Google Pet News
Humane Society's Tips to Keep Pets Safe This Summer - WLTX.com

Minneapolis City Pages

Humane Society's Tips to Keep Pets Safe This Summer WLTX.com, SC Columbia (WLTX) -- Officials at the Humane Society have offered pet owners a number of tips to keep in mind as they care for their animals during the warm summer months. They say though the summer can be a time where pets get plenty of outside exercise ... Pet Corner Delphos Herald Nevada Humane Society Overflowing With Pets KOLO Humane Society celebrates 'Life' Harrison Daily Times MiamiHerald.com - Examiner.com all 25 news articles

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Obama's Pet Judicial Activist Passes La Raza Litmus Test Among Others - Canada Free Press

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Obama's Pet Judicial Activist Passes La Raza Litmus Test Among Others Canada Free Press, Canada By JB Williams Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Obama names appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor as his first Supreme Court nominee, and like his first hundred days in office, the so-called “centrist” president has once again chosen the most far left option on the ... Video: Here Comes The Judge - New York Post New York Post Mark Davis: The case against Sotomayor's confirmation Dallas Morning News Media work from opposition's playbook by advancing smears about ... Media Matters for America all 6,153 news articles

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Travel with Four-footed Family Members - Baltimore Sun

Travel with Four-footed Family Members Baltimore Sun, United States Fortunately, if you take them along, lots of hotels and motels these days emphasize that they're "pet friendly" and will welcome those extra family members. Moreover, you can easily locate many of them online. -- Petside (www.petside.com) lists what it ...

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Astros and pets smile for the cameras for calendar - Houston Chronicle

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Astros and pets smile for the cameras for calendar Houston Chronicle, United States A few players brought their own pets. Pitcher Chris Sampson, Mr. May in the current Astros Player & Pet Calender, returned to pose with his dog Tanner. And fellow reliever LaTroy Hawkins brought his beautiful German shepherds Diamond and Janko. ...

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Cute area pets enjoy Memorial Day - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun

Cute area pets enjoy Memorial Day Baltimore Sun, United States It certainly couldn't be because the Baltimore area is short of cute pets. I mean, have you seen Collared? Anyway, only one reader answered my call for Memorial Day shots of their pets enjoying the holiday. Pat O. sent in this funny shot of her cat, ...

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Maine Legislators Propose Sales Tax Increase on Pet Food - PetProductNews.com

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Maine Legislators Propose Sales Tax Increase on Pet Food PetProductNews.com, CA Maine legislators have proposed increasing the sales tax on pet food to benefit the state's animal welfare program, according to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC). In an alert issued May 22, PIJAC says the Joint Committee on Agriculture, ... Maine Pet Food Pantry Prepares to Feed the Pets Associated Content Southern Maine women create 'pet pantry' York Weekly all 3 news articles

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
animal shelters seeking homes for pets - Arizona Republic

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animal shelters seeking homes for pets Arizona Republic, AZ They are finding dogs refusing to leave their homes though their owners left weeks ago and hearing from more families who can no longer afford their pets. Kennels and cages are bursting with dogs and cats. Officials aren't looking forward to the usual ... A Peek Inside Pet Laws Examiner.com Preventing animal cruelty, abuse and neglect: How you can help Examiner.com all 4 news articles

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Your pet may beg you for more - Tampa Tribune

Your pet may beg you for more Tampa Tribune, FL Open for less than a month, The Lodge is a luxury boarding kennel that caters to dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and small exotic animals owned by pet lovers willing to pay a little extra to ensure the family pet enjoys top-notch accommodations at its ...

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Pop culture pet peeve: Lacey Smithsonian and other absurd ... - Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly

Pop culture pet peeve: Lacey Smithsonian and other absurd ... Entertainment Weekly But I don't care how street smart this crime-solving fashion reporter is: All I can think about is my Pop Culture Pet Peeve. Ridiculous Names, you drive me crazy!* And not in the fun, we'll-get-together-at-the-end-of-this-rom-com way. In the real way. ...

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
Maine takes great pride in taking care of pets - USA Today

USA Today

Maine takes great pride in taking care of pets USA Today By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY Back in the '50s and '60s, when I was growing up in small-town Maine , pets were mostly taken-for-granted creatures that most of us had and fed. We didn't spay or neuter them, and we didn't own leashes. ...

5/27/2009 - Google Pet News
US stimulus bucks won't go to Gov. Perry's pet projects - Houston Chronicle

US stimulus bucks won't go to Gov. Perry's pet projects Houston Chronicle, United States Rick Perry's pet programs — at his request — under a $182.3 billion proposed state budget backed by legislative negotiators. Nearly $12.1 billion from the US recovery package still would help balance the overall two-year spending plan, however, ...

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet owner arrested after cat falls 5 stories - Newswatch 50

Pet owner arrested after cat falls 5 stories Newswatch 50, NY A cat fell from the Solar Building in Watertown Saturday evening but police say the animal's owner waited until the next afternoon to seek help for the feline. City police charged Michael Wayne Williams, 31, of 206 Franklin Street, apt 515 with Animal ...

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
More auto insurers are going to the dogs - USA Today

More auto insurers are going to the dogs USA Today Progressive, the third largest auto insurer in the nation with 10.4 million customers in all 50 states, was the first to offer pet accident coverage in summer 2007, says Miriam Deitcher, the company's director of marketing. "We did it because we know ...

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
A Peek Inside Pet Laws - Examiner.com

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A Peek Inside Pet Laws Examiner.com Pet Law, an area of law that focuses on 'Companion Animals', is a niche within the practice of Animal Law. Pet Laws govern issues that deal with pet ownership, animal cruelty, animal breeding and animal estate planning. Companion animals include dogs, ... Preventing animal cruelty, abuse and neglect: How you can help Examiner.com all 3 news articles

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet of the Week: Harry - Wicked Local Rockport

Pet of the Week: Harry Wicked Local Rockport, MA ... many events coming up to benefit the CAAA, a non-profit, no kill shelter! I look a little guilty in this photo because they were taking a photo of my brother Ian and I pushed him out of the way so I could have my photo taken and be “Pet of the Week!”

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
India's Reliance Pet sells short-term debt-sources - Reuters

India's Reliance Pet sells short-term debt-sources Reuters MUMBAI, May 25 (Reuters) - Indian refiner Reliance Petroleum (RPET.BO) on Monday raised 5 billion rupees ($105.5 million) through sale of short-term debt, two sources with knowledge of the deal said. The company, which is in the process of being ...

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Send over your Memorial Day pet pix - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun

Send over your Memorial Day pet pix Baltimore Sun, United States Were you able to capture your pet in the act of enjoying Memorial Day? If so, send those pictures to Unleashed -- we'd like to see 'em and post 'em. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, ferrets -- whatever. If your pet was having a time, luxuriating in ...

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Maine Pet Food Pantry Prepares to Feed the Pets - Associated Content

Maine Pet Food Pantry Prepares to Feed the Pets Associated Content, CO It is not just the humans that are suffering; it's also their pets. Their owners are finding themselves unable to pay the price of food against the mounting costs of their own food and bills. When a standard forty-pound bag of IAMS dog food can cost as ... Southern Maine women create 'pet pantry' York Weekly all 2 news articles

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Save a homeless pet and you will benefit too - Examiner.com

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Save a homeless pet and you will benefit too Examiner.com Pets have a remarkable way of entertaining as they play. If you arrive home exhausted and flop on the sofa to reach for a bag of chips, you will find more joy when the dog snuggles up to you. As for satisfaction, you are giving a second chance to a dog ... The Business Of Pets: Niche Business In Living Wills For Your Dog ... Inventorspot all 2 news articles

5/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Page: US Mail Trying To Lick Bog Bite Danger - WeHo News

Pet Page: US Mail Trying To Lick Bog Bite Danger WeHo News, CA WeHo/Santa Barbara, California (Monday, May 25, 2009) - Let me guess: you didn't get the memo that May 17-23 was National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Not to worry. I chatted with the folks at the United States Postal Service (USPS), who sponsor this ... Southern California Edison Encourages Customers' Responsible Pet ... PR-CANADA.net (press release) PET CORNER: Dog Bite Prevention Week Marshall News Messenger Taking the bite out of the dog The Times and Democrat 13WHAM-TV all 6 news articles

5/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Boning Up: Travel Gear For Pets - Washington Post

Boning Up: Travel Gear For Pets Washington Post, United States It's almost summer, and that, of course, means taking your pet on vacation. Well, okay, Kitty gets to stay home where she's more comfortable, but Pooch? Gotta grab that guy and go! Car travel is generally the easiest way to travel with a pet, ...

5/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Puppies and kittens are not pet products - Examiner.com

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Puppies and kittens are not pet products Examiner.com But as a responsible pet owner, it behooves you to think about where your dog comes from and what that money goes to support. Below is a list put together by the Humane Society of the United States. Most of what they wrote is dog specific but there are ...

5/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Animal shelters filling up as hard times hit more pet owners - MLive.com

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Animal shelters filling up as hard times hit more pet owners MLive.com, MI OLIVE TOWNSHIP — Hard times these days have put scores of former pets in the care of the Harbor Humane Society, which is currently providing shelter for 100 dogs and 300 cats, twice the number of animals it usually shelters. "Every day that we open our ... Dogged joggers throw bone to strained animal shelter Canoe.ca all 6 news articles

5/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Humane Society helps pet owners with food giveaway - Louisville Courier-Journal

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Humane Society helps pet owners with food giveaway Louisville Courier-Journal, KY So Browning welcomed news of a pet food bank started by the Kentucky Humane Society yesterday. "Me personally, my dogs would be taken care of, but it helps a lot," said Browning, who drives a truck during the week and works at a restaurant on weekends ... Humane Society helping hungry cats and dogs WHAS 11.com (subscription) Adopt your next pet from the Kingston Humane Society The Kingston Whig-Standard Humane Society seeks help from community Log Cabin Democrat Stillwater NewsPress - The Kingston Whig-Standard all 18 news articles

5/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Buy pet gear, help SPCA - Straits Times

Straits Times

Buy pet gear, help SPCA Straits Times, Singapore THE rising tide of abandoned pets and increasing number of pet owners have spurred an online pet store, Glamourpuss, and pet furniture designer, Ms Ree-Yong, to raise funds for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). ...

5/25/2009 - Google Pet News
Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA SUNDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- President Barack Obama and his family took their time selecting their new dog Bo, and that's something everyone should do when considering a new pet, says a University of Maryland School of Medicine expert. ...

5/24/2009 - Google Pet News
COLD NOSES: Pets of the Week - Florida Times-Union

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COLD NOSES: 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. Early one morning, a shelter technician at Nassau County Animal ... Cold Noses: New beginnings for shelter pets 5/23-5/29 Florida Times-Union all 2 news articles

5/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Conn. lawmakers consider trust funds for pets - Danbury News Times

Conn. lawmakers consider trust funds for pets Danbury News Times, CT Pets cannot legally own property, and many owners are finding that setting aside money for their care is fraught with pitfalls because there's little guarantee their chosen caretaker will follow their wishes. Now, Connecticut and several other states ...

5/24/2009 - Google Pet News
I've got a few pet peeves about sea creatures - New York Daily News

I've got a few pet peeves about sea creatures New York Daily News, NY Pets are good, because they teach children important lessons about life, the main one being that, sooner or later, life kicks the bucket. With me, it was sooner. When I was a boy, my dad, who worked in New York City, would periodically bring home a ...

5/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Part 3: How to become a pet sitter - Examiner.com

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Part 3: How to become a pet sitter Examiner.com So, when I decided to start pet sitting I did it because I enjoyed spending time with people's pets and learning about pet care. I've made some great friends, of both the two and four legged variety, and learned a lot along the way. ... Top 10 Dog Travel Tips for Memorial Day Dog Channel all 3 news articles

5/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet pals: Khayl and Peaches - San Jose Mercury News

Pet pals: Khayl and Peaches San Jose Mercury News,  USA KHAYL: I'm a 3-year-old fella who admittedly looks a little ragged right now. But friends at the shelter assure me that with good food and lots of love, I will turn into a swan someday. My ID is A029089 PEACHES: I'm a 3-year-old pit bull looking for a ...

5/24/2009 - Google Pet News
RV Safety Sign for Pets - Washington Post

RV Safety Sign for Pets Washington Post, United States Dear Heloise: We just returned from an RV vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC, and one of the RV owners has a SIGN in the vehicle's front window indicating "In an emergency or power failure, please remove pets from inside." We have this kind of notice on our ...

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
The Palm Dog Prize Goes to Animated Pet - New York Times

The Palm Dog Prize Goes to Animated Pet New York Times, United States In what seems to be the first cinematic competition in which a graphic and divisive movie by Lars von Trier has faced off against a family-oriented Disney-Pixar film, the animated feature has prevailed. The movie “Up,” a 3-D cartoon, above, ...

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Japanese pets' secret to long life is private healthcare - Times Online

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Japanese pets' secret to long life is private healthcare Times Online, UK He is a representative of a new demographic in Japanese society: the pampered pets who are challenging humans with their longevity and the cost of their healthcare. With advances in medical technology being introduced into veterinary surgeries as well ...

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Action Line: Leaving pet alone in car can be fatal - and lead to ... - San Jose Mercury News

Action Line: Leaving pet alone in car can be fatal - and lead to ... San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Dennis Rockstroh Q Hello Dennis, could you please clarify a rumor I heard? Is it illegal to leave an animal in a car unattended in California? I have witnessed dogs being left alone in cars three times in the past week. With the hot weather, ...

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
The many ways to pamper your pet - Examiner.com

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The many ways to pamper your pet Examiner.com In today's world, most people consider this far too dangerous for pets to ride in a truck bed or even to be left outside with no supervision. They would be right too. Today's pet owners spoil their pet by letting them ride in their very own custom pet ... Unleashed: Pet lovers can't get enough of The Woof Report The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com all 2 news articles

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Adopt-A-Pet.com turning a new page in adoption, helping animals ... - Examiner.com

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Adopt-A-Pet.com turning a new page in adoption, helping animals ... Examiner.com Whether its from somebody dropping a pet off not want the responsibilities anymore. Finding them on the streets with no proper shelter, food or water having also been dropped off by someone not wanting the responsibility or growing up on the streets ... Local Brownie Troop sponsors pet supplies, adoption drive Ocean City Today Folks fly far and wide to adopt a pet Tucson Citizen Before choosing kitty know the feline's bill of rights Burlington Post Beaufort Observer - Examiner.com all 7 news articles

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
NH shelter cat wins top honors at show - The Associated Press

NH shelter cat wins top honors at show The Associated Press The cat, currently awaiting adoption at an animal shelter, won "Best Household Pet" at the Cat Fanciers' Federation's regional show in Rochester on May 16. Just five days earlier, Chaplin was a nameless stray referred to simply as "the cat" by the ...

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Don't forget pets when RV power goes out - Deseret News

Don't forget pets when RV power goes out Deseret News, UT Dear Heloise:We just returned from an RV vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC, and one of the RV owners has a sign in the vehicle's front window indicating "In an emergency or power failure, please remove pets from inside." We have this kind of notice on our ...

5/23/2009 - Google Pet News
Many pets are given away amid economic downturn - Los Angeles Times

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Many pets are given away amid economic downturn Los Angeles Times, CA The pit bull, like so many pets in the current economy, lost her home when her owner could no longer afford to keep her. Sometimes people who lose their jobs or homes must make heartbreaking decisions. By Dawn Bonker The story of this Juliet, ...

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Memorial Day weekend pet safety - Examiner.com

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Memorial Day weekend pet safety Examiner.com The weekend that kicks off summer, vacations, and fun in the sun can be stressful and irritating not only to you, but also to your pets. It is one of the busiest weekends for travel, BBQ's and other celebrations. Please take these safety tips into ... Pet of the week Mundelein Review Take precautions to keep pets safe in hot weather Ithaca Journal Answers to Your Pet Questions WXYZ Boomerang - Examiner.com all 40 news articles

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
The Pet Economy: Purring Along Nicely - BusinessWeek

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The Pet Economy: Purring Along Nicely BusinessWeek By Ben Steverman On May 21, shares of PetSmart (PETM) tumbled 9% after the largest US pet retailer reported quarterly results. But don't blame that drop on America's pet owners. All signs indicate that while US consumers cut back on most other luxuries ... PetSmart posts better-than-expected earnings AZ Central.com PetSmart sales up 9.5% in first-quarter GleeWire PetSmart's first-quarter profit increases 12% BloggingStocks Morningstar.ca - TheStreet.com all 37 news articles

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Most pet-friendly budget hotel chains - San Francisco Chronicle

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Most pet-friendly budget hotel chains San Francisco Chronicle,  USA Finding a hotel that meets both your needs (clean, convenient, affordable) and your pets' (a place that simply allows them to trot through the door) isn't always easy. Only a select few hotels wag their tails at the idea of companion animals coming to ...

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
A Pet's Special Love - Washington Post

A Pet's Special Love Washington Post, United States Ruth Marcus's May 20 op-ed column, "Tank, the Pet Accompli," made my morning. I read The Post daily, but lately, the comics have been my "last stop" before work. I need something to make me laugh. All the talk of bailouts, rising debt, ...

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet tortoise grows up to 40kg in S China - Xinhua

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Pet tortoise grows up to 40kg in S China Xinhua, China A local citizen surnamed Huang purchased then a quarter-kg-weight African spurred tortoise, or the Geochelone sulcata in Latin, and brought it back to breed as a pet some 4 years ago. Now it has grown up to over 40 kg. (Xinhua/Meng Zhongde) Pet tortoise grows up to 40kg China Daily all 4 news articles

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Large pet store chains breed puppy mills - Examiner.com

Large pet store chains breed puppy mills Examiner.com The puppies, often sick or behaviorally scarred, are sold either directly to large high volume pet stores or to brokers who serve as the middle man for the pet stores. They are not sold to the general public because the puppy mill owners don't want ...

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Ashe County Humane Society Launching Pet Food Drive - Boone Mountain Times

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Ashe County Humane Society Launching Pet Food Drive Boone Mountain Times,  USA As people try to cut corners, non-essential items are the first to go - and any items related to pets are frequently the first items to go. "There's been a lot of people in the community that, because of the financial problems that have happened, ... Humane Society – a Morgan County success story Morgan Messenger Not much bite South Bend Tribune Even in tough times, the Humane Society is here to help WIS all 97 news articles

5/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Only in Phoenix: New 'pets' invade homes of Valley children - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

Only in Phoenix: New 'pets' invade homes of Valley children ABC15.com (KNXV-TV), AZ If there are young children in your family, you may be hearing about these new 'pets' soon. The GoGo Pet is basically a hamster with artificial intelligence. Each individual toy has its own personality, its own unique sounds, and its own unique ...

5/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Sensors and Chips Trained to Serve Pets - New York Times

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Sensors and Chips Trained to Serve Pets New York Times, United States By SONIA ZJAWINKSI IN 2008, American pet owners spent $43 billion on their animals. Walk into any pet store and it is easy to see how — $60 brushes, $200 designer cat scratchers, $450 midcentury dog beds. But the market for pet gadgets has been dismal, ...

5/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Western Pa. city likely to make pet pig exception - Philadelphia Inquirer

Western Pa. city likely to make pet pig exception Philadelphia Inquirer, PA A southwestern Pennsylvania city with an ordinance banning farm animals is expected to make an exception for a family that has kept a 130-pound potbellied pig as a pet for eight years. Connellsville health officers Tom Currey earlier this month cited ... Family pet gets 'eviction' notice Connellsville Daily Courier all 19 news articles

5/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Ways to fly cheaper and hassle-free with pets - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Ways to fly cheaper and hassle-free with pets Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA So when we have to fly — whether it be on a beach vacation or to grandma's house, our pets are often a first-class priority. Bringing animals on flights has become more commonplace in recent years, but some airlines now have strict regulations — and ...

5/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Family ordered to get rid of pet chickens - United Press International

Family ordered to get rid of pet chickens United Press International (UPI Photo/Liz Roll/FEMA) | Enlarge HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 20 (UPI) -- A Hollywood, Fla., magistrate has ordered a family with seven pet chickens to move the birds out of the city by the end of the summer. Magistrate Paul Gifford said in his ruling ... Hollywood family loses chicken fight; magistrate says 7 pet hens ... Sun-Sentinel.com all 7 news articles

5/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Detroit River Days to feature water, pet events - Detroit Free Press

Detroit River Days to feature water, pet events Detroit Free Press, United States Four-legged friends will once again be able to participate in River Days' 3rd Annual Pooch-a-Palooza on June 21, which will give metro Detroiters' favorite dogs a fashion show, massages and free pet portraits. For more information on River Days, ...

5/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet parents and the dog children that bite them - Deseret News

Pet parents and the dog children that bite them Deseret News, UT Not even the love of a pet parent. I recently talked with a young woman who just had a baby — she's highly educated and intelligent, with a very promising legal career ahead of her. She also lives with an aggressive dog and cannot bear the idea of ... New dog bylaw would target 'aggressive' canines reddeeradvocate.com all 3 news articles

5/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Reduce Heartworm Disease in Pets - Hudson Valley Press

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Reduce Heartworm Disease in Pets Hudson Valley Press, NY While a Pet's risk of contracting the potentially-fatal Heartworm disease increases during the spring and summer months, Banfield, The Pet Hospital ® urges Pet owners to keep their Pets on a monthly heartworm preventive year-round. ... New Program Helps Pets of Hospice Patients Dog Channel all 3 news articles

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Decatur Animal Shelter Delayed - WAAY

Decatur Animal Shelter Delayed WAAY, AL It will take a little longer before homeless pets move into the new Decatur Animal Shelter. The bad economy and the bad weather have slowed down work on the shelter. Construction began last year, but the city wasn't expecting such a downturn in the ...

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet of the week: Tommy - East Valley Tribune

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Pet of the week: Tommy East Valley Tribune, AZ For details on how to adopt Tommy or another homeless pet, contact Reducing Animal Euthanasia at Shelters through Commitment and Underlying Education at (480) 598-9410 or www.azrescue.org. Adoption fees are $125 for cats and $150 for dogs; ...

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Fairfield pet microchip clinic on Saturday - Ottumwa Courier

Fairfield pet microchip clinic on Saturday Ottumwa Courier, IA Microchips are small, rice-sized chips that are implanted between your pet's shoulder blades. If your pet is lost, veterinarian clinics can scan your pet and find you easily. Call (641) 472-6080 or e-mail: mearsley@noahsark.org to sign up. A Viral Approach To Pet Healthcare UKPets Taking a Bite Out of Rabies: Merial Provides Rabies Awareness and ... PR Newswire (press release) all 7 news articles

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Owners could be ticketed if pets are left in cars - 9NEWS.com

Owners could be ticketed if pets are left in cars 9NEWS.com, CO If a ticket isn't enough to deter pet owners, Sergeant A. McSpadden with Denver Animal Control described what could happen to pets. "Heat prostration can occur very quickly in a dog, and a lot of the effects are irreversible. ... A journey of rescue and loss for 202 little dogs USA Today all 2 news articles

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
NASCAR Stars Team Up To Help Feed, Rescue Pets - WSOCtv.com

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NASCAR Stars Team Up To Help Feed, Rescue Pets WSOCtv.com, NC It costs the couple $125 a week to feed their pets: six dogs, four cats and two pet pigs. That's tough enough for any couple, but even tougher for the Furrs because medical problems caused by a car accident mean Susan Furr can't work. ... NASCAR drivers call on public for food drive News14.com all 2 news articles

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Brad Pitt's Expensive Pet Project Up For Sale - Radar Online

Brad Pitt's Expensive Pet Project Up For Sale Radar Online, NY Brad Pitt is planning to build a new pool cabana and deck while remodeling his Malibu home – but the estate is still up for sale if somebody puts in a big offer. radaronline.com has learned that The Benjamin Button star has just lodged new plans with ...

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
How Animal Care Professionals and Pet Lovers Can Keep from Being ... - Goodnewsforpets.com (press release)

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How Animal Care Professionals and Pet Lovers Can Keep from Being ... Goodnewsforpets.com (press release), MO Yin has identified a set of low stress techniques that can help both professionals and pet owners prevent bites. 1. Since most dog aggression is actually due to fear or anxiety, it's essential for animal healthcare professionals to recognize the signs ... Dog Bite Prevention Week aims for peace between people and pets KTUU Blog: Take a bite out of dog bite stats News-Herald.com This week is dog-bite prevention week Deseret News Waukegan News Sun - TCPalm all 87 news articles

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets of the week: Homer, Walter and Wilma - Kansas City Star

Pets of the week: Homer, Walter and Wilma Kansas City Star, MO Shelter information: Half Way House Adoption Pet Shelter is at 4400 Raytown Road. Adoption hours are noon to 4 pm Monday-Saturday, with extended hours until 7 pm on Thursday. For more information, call 816-513-9852 or 513-9850 or go to ...

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Learning about pets - South Bend Tribune

Learning about pets South Bend Tribune, IN She also wanted to introduce them to Jonie and talk about how pets should be treated. Gaughan told students her facility often has more than 400 animals per month in its care. “Each animal is checked over when it arrives at the Humane Society,” she ... Tri-County Humane Society begs for help as people abandon their pets WPEC Hawaii about to expand laws protecting animals from cruelty Honolulu Advertiser KEEP PETS SAFE THIS SUMMER SAYS HUMANE SOCIETY OF CANADA (HSC) PR-CANADA.net (press release) Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Wisconsin State Journal all 54 news articles

5/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Tank, the Pet Accompli - Washington Post

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Tank, the Pet Accompli Washington Post, United States I'm not going into the details, but let's just say Tank arrived as sort of a pet accompli. When an irresistible puppy meets an immovable father, you know who budges. Also who picks up the poop. By the morning after the puppy arrived, Jon was saying he ...

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Bill aims to keep Everglades free of exotic pets - MiamiHerald.com

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Bill aims to keep Everglades free of exotic pets MiamiHerald.com, FL But at its first hearing in April, the bill ran into what a cosponsor quipped was a "hornet's nest of opposition" from pet owners, breeders, hobbyists and pet stores. They expressed outrage to lawmakers in telephone calls, e-mails and YouTube videos ... Bill would halt python imports United Press International all 11 news articles

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Phoenix First to be Invaded by Go Go Pets Hamsters - EVLiving

Phoenix First to be Invaded by Go Go Pets Hamsters EVLiving Go Go Pets hamsters invaded Phoenix this weekend. From Chase Field to local children's hospitals, the new collection of adorable, furry, interactive pets are expected to completely overtake the Valley and catapult to the top of every child's wish list. ...

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
More Hoosiers forced to abandon pets - WTHR

More Hoosiers forced to abandon pets WTHR, IN Animal shelters across central Indiana said the number of abandoned pets has risen as owners tighten their belts. Pet owner Katelyn Greiner said she made the decision to give away her guinea pigs hoping a shelter would provide a better home for them. ... Students leave pets in Muncie Ball State Daily News Humane society members learn to plan for disasters Post-Bulletin all 5 news articles

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Dog's lives saved by pet oxygen masks after fire - NBC Augusta

Dog's lives saved by pet oxygen masks after fire NBC Augusta, South Carolina Firefighters found the two pets in a back room -- and both were having a hard-time breathing. Forty-two of these new specialized oxygen masks (designed specifically for pets) were donated to the department earlier this year by Invisible Fence. ...

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Concerning Animals: A few good books can help with pets - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

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Concerning Animals: A few good books can help with pets The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ You could walk dogs, become a retail pet supply store employee, work at Great Adventure ... or perhaps become a pet columnist. "Mornings with Barney: The True Story of an Extraordinary Beagle" ($21.95, Skyhorse) Author Dick Wolfsie, Indiana radio and ...

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Shop Boys, Little Boots to play London gig together - NME.com

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Pet Shop Boys, Little Boots to play London gig together NME.com, UK Lady GaGa and Brandon Flowers were on hand to help Pet Shop Boys celebrate being honoured with the Lifetime... Hot Chip and Tom Middleton will also DJ at the gig, which is billed 'UR The Night' and will be held at the Matter venue on July 10. ... Pet Shop Boys Did You See Me Coming? (Video) Right On Music Pet Shop Boys want input The Sun Pet Shop Boys - Did You See Me Coming? Clickmusic all 4 news articles

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
Adopt-a-Pet: Ava - Los Angeles Times

Adopt-a-Pet: Ava Los Angeles Times, CA Ava (ID# A1014637), a female Rottweiler at the West LA animal shelter, has several strikes against her as she waits for a new home. For starters, she's a large dog in a city where little dogs reign, and she's a member of a much-maligned breed to boot. ...

5/19/2009 - Google Pet News
'Pets' with a touch of whimsy, wonder - Boston Globe

'Pets' with a touch of whimsy, wonder Boston Globe, United States By Joanna Weiss "The Wonder Pets," Nickelodeon's preschool cartoon about an extremely helpful guinea pig, turtle, and duck, launches its third season at 10:30 am today. We spoke to the show's creator, Josh Selig, about the show's eye-catching ...

5/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Picture Perfect Pet - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

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Picture Perfect Pet The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH If you could change one thing about your pet: "Sometimes I wish he would calm down. He has a very high drive to work." See Picture Perfect Pets online at cleveland.com/sun/petset. Have a Picture Perfect Pet? Send photos and contact information to ...

5/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Care Expo brings fun, education - Ashtabula Star-Beacon

Pet Care Expo brings fun, education Ashtabula Star-Beacon, OH By MARGIE TRAX PAGE - Staff Writer - mtrax@starbeacon.com ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — The 2009 Ashtabula County Animal Protective League Pet Care Expo will be a day of fun and education, organizer Gitta Racinskas said, as pooches walk the runway and animal ...

5/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Want to get a permit for a pet chicken in Green Bay? Good cluck - Green Bay Press Gazette

Want to get a permit for a pet chicken in Green Bay? Good cluck Green Bay Press Gazette, WI The only permit Hensen has ever granted was issued three years ago to a person who had a rooster as a pet. Keeping chickens without a permit could mean a $676 fine for each bird, and allowing them to run at large could mean another $361 apiece, ...

5/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Everglades invaders targeted - MiamiHerald.com

Everglades invaders targeted MiamiHerald.com, FL But at its first hearing in April, the bill ran into what a cosponsor quipped was a ''hornet's nest of opposition'' from pet owners, breeders, hobbyists and pet stores. They expressed outrage to lawmakers in telephone calls, e-mails and YouTube videos ...

5/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Local Pet Store Closes up Shop - WSET

Local Pet Store Closes up Shop WSET, VA The owners of JJ's Pet Store in Lynchburg say they no longer can make ends meet. They even downsized recently, but sales have been on the decline for months. With bills stacking up and not enough money coming in, the owners are taking their life in a ...

5/18/2009 - Google Pet News
WestConn student held in pet shop break-in - Danbury News Times

WestConn student held in pet shop break-in Danbury News Times, CT By John Pirro DANBURY -- Roxana Rosado had one thought when she arrived for work at the Puppies & Kittens pet shop Sunday morning, saw the doors were open and police were in the parking lot. Inside the Lake Avenue Extension pet store where Rosado has ...

5/18/2009 - Google Pet News
Dog Bite Prevention Week aims for peace between people and pets - KTUU

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Dog Bite Prevention Week aims for peace between people and pets KTUU, AK "Parents need to make sure that kids ask owners of dogs before they run up and pet them," said Dr. Melissa Diedrich with the Pet Emergency Hospital. "Not all dogs like kids or adults. You should always ask if the dog is friendly, or if they like other ... Letter: Reduce chance of dog bites TCPalm National Dog Bite Prevention Week - Prevention is the Best Cure ... PR Newswire (press release) A weeklong observance with some teeth in it Los Angeles Times Fayette Front Page - Craig Daily Press all 59 news articles

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
When your pet should have emergency care - Seattle Times

When your pet should have emergency care Seattle Times, United States Tips on when to rush a dog, cat or other pet to the a veterinarian. By Dr. Jim Randolph Your pet has a medical condition. It's 4 am Is it serious enough to take him to the veterinary emergency hospital now, or can it wait until your pet's doctor is ...

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
The Healing Power of Pets - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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The Healing Power of Pets Seattle Post Intelligencer Harnessing the amazing ability of pets to make and keep people happy and healthy. Dr. Marty Becker, an honorary board member to Delta Society, wrote that compelling book title in 2002. Recently I had plenty of seat time flying between coasts to read ... How to ensure safe, smooth travel for pets San Francisco Chronicle Pets take flight at BWI Maryland Gazette PET CARE SUMMER-TIME TIPS FROM PET ANGELS. Cherry Hill Courier Post Market Wire (press release) - Webnewswire.com all 14 news articles

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
The PetMD® Pet Guide to Going 'Green' - PitchEngine (press release)

The PetMD® Pet Guide to Going 'Green' PitchEngine (press release), WY 05.16.2009 – There are plenty of things you can do as a pet owner to show your furry "little ones" that you care about the environment. After all, it's their planet, too. Reduce. It might seem obvious, but buying pet food and other pet products in bulk ... PetMD's Pet Health Website Takes Center Stage with Pet Lovers PitchEngine (press release) PETMD LAUNCHES A NEW LIFESTYLE MEDIA PROPERTY FOR “BRAND AND STYLE ... PitchEngine (press release) all 3 news articles

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet foster mom takes in 30 to 50 a year - Austin American-Statesman

Pet foster mom takes in 30 to 50 a year Austin American-Statesman, TX The 74-year-old Austin woman has bottle-fed 3-day-old kittens; watched over pugs, Dalmatians and Chihuahuas; and nurtured pets who were neglected, abandoned or abused. Whitehead fosters 30 to 50 animals a year. And the no-kill shelter needs more ...

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Plan now for your pets' storm safety - Tampa Tribune

Plan now for your pets' storm safety Tampa Tribune, FL By KRISTEN LEVINE Kristin Levine Hurricane season begins in two weeks - just enough time to create a plan for your pets' safety should a storm threaten. Not sure where to begin? Here's what the SPCA Tampa Bay suggests: First, dismiss any notion of ...

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
PET CORNER: Keep pets cool, comfortable during summer - Marshall News Messenger

PET CORNER: Keep pets cool, comfortable during summer Marshall News Messenger, TX Outside pets can easily get into trouble on a hot, humid day. No matter to what a pet is accustomed, it should never, ever, be left in a vehicle during this hot weather. A dog should not be left in the back of a pickup truck, either. ...

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Traveling Safely With Your Pets - PitchEngine (press release)

Traveling Safely With Your Pets PitchEngine (press release), WY 05.16.2009 – New York City, May 15, 2009 -- Memorial Day is just around the corner and many pet owners are choosing to take their pets along for the ride. The Travel Industry Association (TIA) reports that 29.1 million US adults have traveled with a ... Protect your pets during the summer Marietta Times Doggy vacation plan Minneapolis Star Tribune C'mon! Lets get some exercise Mcalester News Capital all 4 news articles

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
... pop stars who keep pets - guardian.co.uk

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... pop stars who keep pets guardian.co.uk, UK Michael Jackson with his pet chimpanzee Bubbles. Photograph: AP His "insane" pit bull Gun held a grudge against anyone wearing a hat and attacked Stone's son, Sylvester Jr. Nice doggy. that "the little ladies were multiplying like crazy". ...

5/17/2009 - Google Pet News
Mayor Bloomberg's younger daughter pushes for pet adoption - New York Daily News

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Mayor Bloomberg's younger daughter pushes for pet adoption New York Daily News, NY Though she has never regretted buying Mabel - a loyal and constant companion for the past seven years - from an upper East Side pet store, Bloomberg has since become a champion of shelter dogs. Just last year, she adopted Hugo from a city shelter in ...

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Foreclosures Push Pet Birds Right Out Of The Nest - KFMB

Foreclosures Push Pet Birds Right Out Of The Nest KFMB, CA And one local bird store is seeing an increasing number of owners forced to give up their pets because they just can't afford to take care of them. Expensive birds, like a cockatoo, dropped off at an alarming rate. Their owners so distraught they can ...

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet owner chooses snake and chips - BBC News

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Pet owner chooses snake and chips BBC News, UK A Nottinghamshire vet has begun microchipping reptiles as more owners of exotic animals turn to having their pets chipped for security. One man who keeps dozens of snakes has taken two of the valuable pets to the surgery for the chips to be implanted. ...

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Adams County Pet Rescue facing financial crisis, donations needed ... - Ritzville Adams County Journal

Adams County Pet Rescue facing financial crisis, donations needed ... Ritzville Adams County Journal, WA Adams County Pet Rescue is in need of support from area residents to address the increase in the number of abandoned household pets. The group has seen an increase in the pets it has cared for almost double in the last year due to what it attributes to ... Online contest could help New Life Pet Adoption Center Wausau Daily Herald all 2 news articles

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Flea, Tick Treatments Could Endanger Your Pet - ThePittsburghChannel.com

Flea, Tick Treatments Could Endanger Your Pet ThePittsburghChannel.com, PA PITTSBURGH -- Animal lovers want the best for their pets; nutritious food, fresh water and, especially during the spring time, products to keep fleas and ticks away. But WTAE Channel 4's Kelly Frey reports that hundreds of those topical solutions are ... Flea, Tick Treatment Could Endanger Your Pet NewsChannel5.com all 2 news articles

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
French pet drug companies are at home in Fort Worth - Fort Worth Star Telegram

French pet drug companies are at home in Fort Worth Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX ST/Rodger Mallison A small corner of far north Fort Worth somehow has become an outpost of the French pet drug industry. Vétoquinol USA on Friday officially shifted its New Jersey operations to an industrial park building it already had partly occupied ...

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Fla. woman sues over her pet monkey's grave - The Associated Press

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Fla. woman sues over her pet monkey's grave The Associated Press (AP) — A woman on Florida's Atlantic coast has sued the owner of a pet cemetery over her pet squirrel monkey's grave. Janet Steiner's 20-ounce monkey Mighty died of cancer in 1994, and she had him buried at Columbia Pet Memorial Gardens in Melbourne. ... Woman sues over her monkey's grave MiamiHerald.com Pet monkey a joy in life, a problem in death Sun-Sentinel.com all 174 news articles

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Pop Culture Pet Peeve: Hey, fake baldies on 'Grey's Anatomy' and ... - Entertainment Weekly

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Pop Culture Pet Peeve: Hey, fake baldies on 'Grey's Anatomy' and ... Entertainment Weekly Your numerous impassioned comments about this and other pop culture pet peeves delighted me like only a good ole communal bitch-fest could. In that same spirit of protest, I now invite you to join me as I vent about another of my bêtes noires that ...

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
Expert Tips on Photographing Your Pets - New York Times

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Expert Tips on Photographing Your Pets New York Times, United States By Rik Fairlie A few days ago a friend (a fan of both good photography and pets) discovered a Web site with particularly interesting and expressive photos of dogs and cats. I checked out the site, Fat Orange Cat Studio, and was mighty impressed with ...

5/16/2009 - Google Pet News
How to ensure safe, smooth travel for pets - San Francisco Chronicle

How to ensure safe, smooth travel for pets San Francisco Chronicle,  USA So when we have to fly - whether it be on a beach vacation or to grandma's house, our pets are often a first-class priority. Bringing animals on flights has become more commonplace in recent years, but some airlines have strict regulations - and even ... Pets take flight at BWI Maryland Gazette PET CARE SUMMER-TIME TIPS FROM PET ANGELS. Cherry Hill Courier Post KEEP PETS SAFE THIS SUMMER SAYS HUMANE SOCIETY OF CANADA (HSC) Market Wire (press release) NH Primary - Webnewswire.com all 11 news articles

5/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Column: shelter pets to be showcased - San Jose Mercury News

Pet Column: shelter pets to be showcased San Jose Mercury News,  USA by Linda Treml Hallam ONCE AGAIN, Color-Me-Mine, the ceramic painting studio in the Alameda Town Center, will be hosting staff and volunteers from the Alameda Animal Shelter in an 'all day' event at which available pets will be showcased. ... Featured Pet - Aurora Animal Shelter YourHub.com Pet of the week Libertyville Review Pet Scoop: Pet ER ready for beagle's elbow crisis Memphis Commercial Appeal Tucson Citizen - Cedartown Standard all 39 news articles

5/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets Find Shelter from the Fire - The Santa Barbara Independent

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Pets Find Shelter from the Fire The Santa Barbara Independent, CA With thousands of pet owners in Santa Barbara, it was only a matter of time until animal shelters would start to feel the ramifications of evacuees with no place for their pets. On Wednesday, May 6, lines of people loaded with animals in carriers were ... Pet Page: Saving Jesusita Fire's Stray Cats WeHo News Peninsula Humane Society "Pet of the week" Tri Valley Herald Northeast Florida no-kill shelter in danger of closing Florida Times-Union Contra Costa Times - Washington Post all 67 news articles

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Preparation crucial for pet emergencies - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

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Preparation crucial for pet emergencies The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA by Gloria Dauphin, Louisiana SPCA Caring for our pets is not unlike caring for human family members when it comes to proper medical care, which can be very expensive if an emergency happens. The Louisiana SPCA often receives calls from people seeking ...

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Hillsborough gets two new pet-friendly hurricane shelters - Tampabay.com

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Hillsborough gets two new pet-friendly hurricane shelters Tampabay.com, FL By Bill Varian, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — Hillsborough County is doubling the number of pet-friendly disaster shelters it offers to four, just in time for hurricane season. Animal Services workers are seeking monetary donations so they can purchase ... Pets get new hurricane MyFox Tampa Bay all 3 news articles

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Being Prepared: First Aid for Your Pet - Alameda Sun

Being Prepared: First Aid for Your Pet Alameda Sun, CA April was Pet First Aid month, a designation to make pet owners aware of the importance of not only being handy with first aid techniques in case of an accident, but having the basic items on hand to take those first important steps in an emergency. ... RED CROSS OFFERING NEW PET FIRST AID TRAINING Findlay Living all 2 news articles

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Lax oversight of pet food safety hurts us all - San Francisco Chronicle

Lax oversight of pet food safety hurts us all San Francisco Chronicle,  USA By Christie Keith, Special to SF Gate I hear reports all the time about someone's beloved dog or cat getting sick from pet food, stories that usually come with a request (or demand) that I investigate the matter. Often, it's simply a grieving pet owner ...

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2. Pet Peeves: Top Pet peeves for your spouse - Atlanta Journal Constitution

2. Pet Peeves: Top Pet peeves for your spouse Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA 3. Six Flags: When is the right age to take your kids? Your tips for fun. Also memories from you going as a kid. I know some of you guys don't want to talk about Jon & Kate, but there are just too many articles floating around about them right now to ...

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The Coca-Cola Company Introduces Innovative Bottle Made from ... - WELT ONLINE

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The Coca-Cola Company Introduces Innovative Bottle Made from ... WELT ONLINE, Germany Traditional PET bottles are made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. The new bottle is made from a blend of petroleum-based materials and up to 30 percent plant-based materials. "The Coca-Cola Company is a company with the power to transform the ... Coca-Cola to introduce plant-based bottles Forbes Green Coke (& Ham?), Coca Cola creates eco-friendly bottle made of ... Examiner.com New Coke Bottle Made Partly of Molasses and Sugar Cane LiveScience.com RedOrbit - KXMC all 54 news articles

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Palace to be new home of pet event - Detroit Free Press

Palace to be new home of pet event Detroit Free Press, United States Pet-A-Palooza, the second-largest, two-day pet adoption event in the nation, is to be held from 10 am to 5 pm Aug. 1, and from 11 am to 4 pm Aug. 2 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The event had been a staple at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling ...

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White House Pet Correspondent Lucky Sees Stars & Stripes! - Huffington Post

White House Pet Correspondent Lucky Sees Stars & Stripes! Huffington Post, NY Iams Pet Food and Home 4 the Holidays Campaign was also honored at the event -- this campaign helped to save the lives of more than 1.2 million pets this past holiday season. Next we ventured over to the 5th Annual Housing Works' Design On A Dime ... Lucky Dog Contest on NASCAR's Raceway CarJunky.com all 2 news articles

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How to Keep Your House Safe While You're Away - FOXNews

How to Keep Your House Safe While You're Away FOXNews Unless you're harboring a low-maintenance pet, a better option than an all-purpose house sitter might be a licensed, bonded, and insured pet sitter. Where might you find such a person? Check with your veterinarian's office, says certified animal ...

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Vail pets: Addressing common behavior problems - Vail Daily News

Vail pets: Addressing common behavior problems Vail Daily News, CO Sometimes it's because of a new pet, a new human baby, an outdoor animal roaming your property, a new significant other visiting more often or a dirty litter box. Those are all possible reasons why your cat might be mad. ...

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Alert: Pet-buying scam at Hartsfield-Jackson - Bizjournals.com

Alert: Pet-buying scam at Hartsfield-Jackson Bizjournals.com, NC Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials want the public to be aware of a pet scam involving bogus purchases and false claims that animals are being detained at the airport. The pet scam involves online ads or unsolicited e-mails that ... Airport warns public of pet scam Atlanta Journal Constitution all 7 news articles

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When your pet should have emergency care - SunHerald.com (registration)

When your pet should have emergency care SunHerald.com (registration),  USA Your pet has a medical condition. It's 4 am Is it serious enough to take him to the veterinary emergency hospital now, or can it wait until your pet's doctor is open in a few hours? Today we'll address some conditions your pet needs to be seen for ...

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The iPhone as Teacher's Pet, Investor's Moneymaker, Android's Target - TechNewsWorld

The iPhone as Teacher's Pet, Investor's Moneymaker, Android's Target TechNewsWorld, CA By Richard Adhikari The Android mobile platform could grow 900 percent by the end of the year. That growth rate would outpace the iPhone's expected rate, but raw numbers still put the iPhone on top. Meanwhile, the University of Missouri's journalism ...

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Los Gatos woman's 2nd Chance 4 Pets offers animals a new life - San Jose Mercury News

Los Gatos woman's 2nd Chance 4 Pets offers animals a new life San Jose Mercury News,  USA By Shannon Barry Amy Shever, executive director of 2nd Chance Pets, snuggles her dog Barney who is totally blind. The devastating events of Sept. 11, 2001, served as a wakeup call for Amy Shever. As news reports came across the wire and flashed on ...

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What are your sports pet peeves? - Outsports.com

What are your sports pet peeves? Outsports.com, CA Too many timeouts and too many fouls in basketball are two of my sport pet peeves. Those irritating things found in all sports that help diminish enjoyment. And I know that every sports fan has his own list, so I'd love to see them. ...

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Consumer Alert: Children's Deaths Tied to Pet Doors - ABC News

Consumer Alert: Children's Deaths Tied to Pet Doors ABC News By JOSEPH RHEE and BRIAN ROSS More than a hundred children have died or been seriously injured in the last decade after squeezing through tiny pet doors and getting into swimming pools or other dangerous places, new research has found. ... Pet Doors Prove to be a Portal to Danger for Children PR Newswire (press release) Doggie doors and crawling kids can be a deadly combination ConsumerReports.org all 8 news articles

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Humane Society brings senior adults, pets together - KGO-TV

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Humane Society brings senior adults, pets together KGO-TV, CA By Randy Conat GENESEE COUNTY (WJRT) -- (05/12/09)--The Humane Society of Genesee County has a program that leads to increased adoption of pets. It's also good for the health for senior citizens. The Humane Society is sheltering a lot more pets in ... Humane Society and Ottawa County Senior Resources Team Up to Feed ... The Beacon all 2 news articles

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Do pets grieve? The question hits home after loss of Rufus - USA Today

Do pets grieve? The question hits home after loss of Rufus USA Today By Marc Piscotty for USA TODAY By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY After a few days of this, I couldn't help but wonder if my pets' unusual behaviors — similar to mine recently, to be honest — were driven by the same thing driving mine: grief. ...

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Blizzcon Exclusive WoW Pet Is Grunty The Murloc Marine - 1UP.com

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Blizzcon Exclusive WoW Pet Is Grunty The Murloc Marine 1UP.com, NY Blizzard has revealed the free pet that will be given to lucky Blizzcon attendees, and it looks like a long lost member of Jim Raynor's space marines (via MMO Champion). The pet is named Grunty the Murloc Marine, and it sports a wicked-looking gauss ... Grunty The Murloc Marine: Blizzcon 2009's Exclusive Pet Escapist Magazine BlizzCon Exclusive WoW Pet Is A Space Marine, Sort Of Kotaku.com Murlocs Make Everything Better Gamespy.com G4 TV - Cinema Blend all 8 news articles

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La Jolla Pet Parade set - La Jolla Light

La Jolla Pet Parade set La Jolla Light, CA By Dave Schwab - La Jolla Light Proud pet owners and their pooches will be strutting their stuff in style at the La Jolla Pet Parade & Festival from 8:30 am to 1 pm Saturday. The festival's highlight is a sidewalk pet parade at 10 am with TV film star ... Dogs, donkeys a part of LJ history La Jolla Light all 4 news articles

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Ways to fly cheaper and hassle-free with pets - Salt Lake Tribune

Ways to fly cheaper and hassle-free with pets Salt Lake Tribune, United States So when we have to fly -- whether it be on a beach vacation or to grandma's house, our pets are often a first-class priority. Bringing animals on flights has become more commonplace in recent years, but some airlines now have strict regulations -- and ...

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Wheeling pet owner: 'We won!' - Chicago Daily Herald

Wheeling pet owner: 'We won!' Chicago Daily Herald, IL exclaimed Margaret Bucher after a Cook County Circuit Court judge ruled Monday that she can keep her fifth dog - the one presumably in violation of Wheeling's four-pet limit. Bucher was issued two citations April 14 for violating the village's ... Wheeling's `Dog Lady' finds loophole in the law, wins her case Change of Subject - Chicago Tribune Blog all 13 news articles

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Pet Valu Q1 Profit Edges Down - Quick Facts - RTT News

Pet Valu Q1 Profit Edges Down - Quick Facts RTT News, NY (RTTNews) - Pet Valu, Inc. (PVC.TO: News ) reported first quarter net income of US$2.7 million or US$0.27 per share, down from US$2.8 million or US$0.28 per share in the previous year quarter. Excluding non-comparable items, net income for the quarter ... Pet Valu reports first quarter 2009 financial results Canada NewsWire (press release) Pet Valu reports first quarter 2009 financial results Trading Markets (press release) Pet Valu announces changes to Board composition Canada NewsWire (press release) all 8 news articles