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News - June 2009
6/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet food drive at local libraries (Asheville Citizen-Times)
ASHEVILLE — Buncombe County Public Libraries are having a summer pet food drive to help Meals on Wheels restock its pet food pantry. Bring new, unopened dog, cat or bird food to any Buncombe County Public Library in July or August.
6/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Mariah, Pet of the Week - June 30, 2009 (The Sharon Herald)
Mariah is a 3-month-old beagle/terrier mix who loves attention and is a little shy at first but warms up quickly. She’s vaccinated and needs house training. She’s available for adoption from Club Pet, Delaware Township. For information, call 724-962-0877.
6/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Walt Disney World Is Set To Get A Pet Resort (Magical Mountain)
Walt Disney World Resort will be catering to a new type of guest - pets. That's right; you will now be able to share your ultimate Disney vacationing experience, well, accommodations at least, with your pet. Best Friends Pet Care Inc. will be ma...
6/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet store owners think big (Hills News)
IT'S the largest pet store in Sydney and one of the largest in the nation and Kellyville Pets owners John and Siggy Grima couldn't be prouder of their latest project.
6/30/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet tag day is Tuesday (Bolivar Herald-Free Press)
The city of Bolivar will hold a pet license and vaccination day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on the front lawn of City Hall. Dogs and cats in Bolivar are required to be licensed, and to be licensed, they need a rabies shot.
6/29/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Protect your pet from from heat, fireworks (The Naperville Sun)
With summer upon us, warmer weather beckons everyone outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. When family and friends gather for backyard barbecues and outings in the park, it is natural to want to include the pets. It is wise, though, to consider the health and safety of pets before taking them out into the heat for prolonged periods.
6/29/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Coyotes stir pet concerns (Daily Pilot)
Just as if he had a watch, Bay Kitty, a 15-year-old gray-and-white tabby, would return to the Newport Beach home of Glenn and Paula Gelman at 7 a.m. and again 7 p.m. to receive his twice-daily insulin shots.
6/28/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Keep your pet cool as summer heats up (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Now that summer has officially started, the heat of summer brings with it the discomfort and even the danger to both humans and pets. However, with a few preparations and a little common sense, you and your pet can bear and survive the summer heat.
6/28/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Landlords loosen pet policies during recession (Seattle Times)
The recession has meant landlords are more lenient about taking tenants with pets. To make sure all parties are happy with the arrangement, renters should read pet policies closely and be ready to pony up more money for their pets. And if roommates are in the picture, renters should be ready to smooth over any pet introductions.
6/28/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Site rates pet-friendly airlines (The Charlotte Observer)
Which airline has the pet-friendliest policies? The Petfinder Web site says it's Continental – which the site applauds for, among other things, its climate-controlled cargo area and a program offering frequent-flier miles to pets. The other airlines in the top five are JetBlue (for its JetPaws program), AirTran (inexpensive pet fares), American (even zoos trust it) and United (it flies ...
6/28/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Toledo Zoo hosting pet adoption event (Fremont News-Messenger)
TOLEDO -- The Toledo Zoo and the Toledo Area Humane Society are holding a pet adoption event June 27. The Toledo Area Humane Society, an organization dedicated to taking in and caring for Toledo's homeless animals, will have adorable dogs, cats and kittens in need of forever homes.
6/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Family pet tased by police (KXII Sherman)
ARDMORE, OK -- One family is speaking out, calling for changes made to the way police use force on animals after they say, their family pet lost its eye to a police taser.
6/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
A July 4 bash -- for pet lovers (Miami Herald)
If you're a pet lover, there's an Independence Day bash just for you. Families are invited to a ''Hot Diggity Dog Fourth of July Extravaganza'' hosted by Broward County Animal Care and Regulation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4th at the Fort Lauderdale Animal Shelter, 1870 SW 39th St. Admission is free and open to the public.
6/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Adopt-A-Pet: 'Maggee' (Cumberland Times-News)
“Maggee,” a 3-year-old, female, brindle shepherd mix, is “very friendly and playful,” and would do best with experienced pet owners, according to officials at the Allegany County Animal Shelter.
6/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Family says it may move so it can keep pet (Chicago Tribune)
A family who moved into Lake in the Hills a month ago say they may leave the northwest suburb if they are not allowed to keep their pet ring-tailed lemur. The village board earlier this week turned down the family's request to keep Ringo, who's 5 years old and about the size of a large house cat. The village gave Troy Evert and April Fox 90 days to either find a new home for Ringo or move out. ...
6/27/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Scalia Discusses Conjunctions, Contractions and Pet Peeves at Texas Bar Event (Law.com)
At the State Bar of Texas' annual meeting, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner, co-authors of the book "Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges," served up tips on legal writing and oral argument -- the justice in his customary saucy and sarcastic manner. Scalia discussed some pet peeves, such as when lawyers respond to a hypothetical example by saying it is "not this ...
6/26/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Fifty-five killed in Baghdad pet market explosion (People's Daily)
Fifty-five people were killed and at least 160 others injured in a motor-cycle bomb explosion Wednesday in Baghdad, a local police source said. The blast occurred at a pet market in Baghdad's largely Shi'ite dominated Sadr City Wednesday night, when a motor-cycle loaded with bomb hidden under vegetable and fruits was detonated, the police source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. The blast ...
6/26/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Six puppies pinched from Miami-Dade pet store (Sun-Sentinel)
Police searching for two women caught on video Miami-Dade police are searching for crooks who were caught on video as they pilfered puppies from a south Miami-Dade County pet shop, then drove off with a store employee dragging beside their car, The Miami Herald reports.
6/26/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Miami-Dade Police Looking For Pet Nappers (CBS4 Miami)
Miami-Dade police are hoping someone recognizes two women caught on surveillance tape who robbed a pet store. The robbery happened a week and a half ago at a pet store on SW 40th Street and 67th Avenue. Rafael Sanchez, who was working in the store, said he noticed the women walking around acting as if they were going to buy a puppy.
6/26/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet gadgets - SunJournal.com
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Pet gadgetsSunJournal.comThe PetSafe Micro ID™ Rescue Collar is the world's first “USB Flash Drive” pet rescue collar and pet protection system with convenient features even today's ...and more » |
6/25/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
What's in a pet name? (Chicago Sun-Times)
WHAT'S IN A NAME? How many pet owners gave an animal a human-like name? 49 percent. What are some unusual names? Cats: Hollywood and Chichi Mittens. Dogs: Vegas the Labrador Retriever, the Beagle named Talulublue, and Louis XIV, the Yorkie. What's the most popular name? Max, but not enough to give it any broad claim of popularity. What about Fido as a name? Fido's the ...
6/25/2009 - Google Pet News
How to Travel with Your Pet - FOXNews
How to Travel with Your PetFOXNewsThis horror story took place about 25 years ago, and while airlines are more accountable today for the handling and tracking of pets checked as baggage or cargo, stuff still happens, and there's a lot you can do to ensure your pet has a safer and ... |
6/25/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Store Chain Going Out of Business (CJOB News First)
A major Canadian pet store is going out of business. Petcetera was founded in 1997 and has 45 stores across Canada, including 3 in Winnipeg. The company went into receivership last week and says all of its stores will be closed within about 10 weeks.
6/25/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week (The Thousand Oaks Acorn)
WON'T WAIT FOR LONG- Ma Ma is a 4-year-old female Staffordshire terrier. She's friendly, sweet and gentle. Ma Ma is good with kids of all ages but needs to be the only pet in her new home.
6/25/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Goats Mauled by Pack of Wild Dogs (FOX 5 Atlanta)
A pack of dogs mauled an East Lake resident's pet goats last Friday. The owner of the goats said she was worried that the dogs were still in the area and could hurt something or someone else.
6/24/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Names Reflect Trend To Humanize Furry Pals (NPR)
Almost half of American pet owners gave an animal a humanlike name, such as Jack or Sophie, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll of more than 1,000 pet owners released Tuesday.
6/24/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Peace of Mind: A caring program for ailing owners (USA Today)
Imagine this: A person is terminally ill. Has weeks or months to live. Must tend to end-of-life matters, and, with depleted energy and, probably, resources, try to make the most of her remaining time. For this person, a great comfort, perhaps the greatest comfort, is her pet, who provides round-the-clock love during even the worst moments.
6/24/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Featured Pet: Meatball (The Chattanoogan)
Everyone seems to know Meatball at the kennel - is it because of his name or his personality? The good money is on the latter, which is why Meatball has such good prospects as a pet. He enjoys the company of people and animals, including other dogs, which isn't always the case with terriers.
6/24/2009 - Google Pet News
Pets need special care - Peoria Journal Star
Pets need special carePeoria Journal Star, ILTake your pet inside if possible. With a heat index of more than 100 degrees, pets will do better inside with air conditioning. Another possible solution is to put your pet in a cool area of your house like a basement. * If your pet begins to show ... |
6/23/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
What Is A PET Scan? How Does A PET Scan Work? (Medical News Today)
A PET scan uses radiation, or nuclear medicine imaging, to produce 3-dimensional, color images of the functional processes within the human body. PET stands for positron emission tomography. The machine detects pairs of gamma rays which are emitted indirectly by a tracer (positron-emitting radionuclide) which is placed in the body on a biologically active molecule.
6/23/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Larimer County Considers Pet Tether Restrictions (CBS4 Denver)
The Larimer County commissioners are considering a law that would bar pet owners from tethering their animals on short, heavy leashes. The proposal would require tethers to be at least 10 feet long and allow pets to move freely.
6/23/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Meals on wheels, pet food included (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
Meals on Wheels in Polk County will be delivering a new kind of lunch starting this Friday. Its volunteers will be bringing pet food to seniors who own critters. The new program is called "Ani-meals."
6/23/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Bulldog stolen from Salem, NH, pet store last year found in Lawrence (The Eagle-Tribune)
LAWRENCE — An English bulldog worth $3,500 and stolen from a Salem, N.H., pet store 16 months ago was found living in filth in a Lawrence apartment.The dog was found last Wednesday and identified through a microchip implanted under the animal's skin over the shoulders by Sea World Pet Center, from where it was stolen Feb. 11, 2008.
6/22/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Report: CT officials warned about pet chimp? (New England Cable News)
(NECN/AP) - New details suggest Connecticut state officials failed to take the proper action after being warned repeatedly about the chimpanzee that left a woman blind. The Associated Press reports it obtained records showing state officials did nothing after several people complained about a pet chimp named Travis, saying he was a danger. The AP says the state's inaction could effect a $50 ...
6/22/2009 - Google Pet News
Summer pet safety tips - Examiner.com
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Summer pet safety tipsExaminer.comIt is never safe to leave a pet in a car, even with the windows rolled down. Heat stroke happens very quickly. Signs include labored breathing, vomiting, stumbling, excessive panting and a bright red tongue or gums. Damage to the brain and other ... |
6/21/2009 - Google Pet News
Supplements for your pet - Examiner.com
Supplements for your petExaminer.comHere is a robust list A to Z on different supplements and how they may help your pet. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a sulfur-containing fatty acid naturally produced in your pet's body in trace amounts. It's often called the "universal antioxidant" ... |
6/21/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
City may toughen law for pet abusers (Sioux City Journal)
SIOUX CITY -- Mayor Mike Hobart and Councilman Jim Rixner said Friday they will support a proposed change in the city's animal control laws that would make it illegal for someone who has been convicted of abusing a pet to own animals in Sioux City.
6/21/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Vacationing with your pet (Tri-County Times)
It’s summer, and it’s time to hit the road for a vacation. Should “Fluffy” and “Fido” come along? Program Director/Board Treasurer Jody Maddock, of Adopt-A-Pet, said there are many places that allow animals.
6/20/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
We Spot You campaign recognizes responsible pet owners (The Temecula Valley News)
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services We Spot You! campaign runs through the end of June. Through the campaign, the Animal Services employees will attempt to recognize great pet owners. Each time an employee spots a person having his or her pet microchipped, renewing a pet license, adopting a homeless animal or simply walking a pet, that persons name will be entered into an ...
6/20/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week – Abby (Muskogee Phoenix)
Abby, a shih tzu yorkie mix, is the WAGS pet of the week. Abby is nearly a year old, very well behaved and absolutely loves to sit on her person's lap.
6/20/2009 - Google Pet News
Tips on taking care of pets - Deseret News
Tips on taking care of petsDeseret News, UTDear Heloise: I read a hint in your column on getting a pet into a carrier. Well, mine is foolproof. I saw them do it at my vet's office. Just sit the carrier on end with the open end up. Pick up your pet and gently deposit it into the carrier and ... |
6/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet lovers lane … (Comox Valley Record)
For the love of pets was well attended June 14 at Simms Millennium Park. There were informative pet professional speakers throughout the day, dancing dogs and a great selection of handmade treats, as well as pet accessories and supplies.
6/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
ARF accepts entries for pet photo contest (East Brunswick Sentinel)
Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, is sponsoring a pet photo contest for this year's Middlesex County Fair, to be held from Aug. 3-9. Those interested may send a non-returnable photo, either 3- by-5 or 4-by-6, along with a $5 entry fee per photo to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816. Winners will be announced at the ARF booth at the fair on Aug. 9 at 4 p.
6/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
ARF accepts entries for pet photo contest (Suburban)
Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, is sponsoring a pet photo contest for this year's Middlesex County Fair, to be held from Aug. 3-9. Those interested may send a non-returnable photo, either 3-by-5 or 4-by-6, along with a $5 entry fee per photo to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816. Winners will be announced at the ARF booth at the fair onAug. 9 at 4 p.m.
6/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet adoption event June 27 (The Fallbrook Village News)
A pet adoption event for the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary will be hosted by Kahoots pet store on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1101 South Main. Both cats and dogs will be available for adoption that day. The store will also have a mobile veterinarian on scene from 1 to 2 p.m. who will have exams and various vaccines available. In celebration of June being Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, ...
6/19/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Jomar marks 40th anniversary with new IBM line for PET (PlasticsToday.com)
The year 2009 marks injection blowmolding machinery (IBM) supplier Jomar Corp. ’s 40th year in business, and the company is marking the occasion with a new IBM machine targeting polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers up to 60 ml. Bill Petrino, Jomar president, told MPW the fully hydraulic PET 20 features a quick-change mold system, utilizing individual mold cavities that are mounted on die ...
6/18/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Canine parvovirus claims family pet (The News)
WESTVILLE – The death of one dog to canine parvovirus is one too many, says a Westville man who lost his pet and friend earlier this week to the deadly virus.
6/18/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Upgrade boosts Central Garden & Pet shares (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Shares of Central Garden & Pet Co. advanced Wednesday after an analyst upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Neutral," noting that the company appears to have "finally turned the corner" in overcoming high commodity costs and challenges related to weather.
6/18/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Guilty pleas in tainted pet food case (UPI)
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 17 (UPI) -- A Nevada company and its owners pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing a tainted ingredient used to make pet food, the Justice Department said.
6/18/2009 - Google Pet News
How To Eliminate Pet Odors - Washington Post
How To Eliminate Pet OdorsWashington Post, United StatesA Unfortunately, when pet odors persist even after a floor has been sanded and refinished, that probably means the urine soaked through the flooring. Although enzyme products can neutralize pet odors, there's no effective way to get the liquid through ... |
6/17/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Couple pleads guilty in toxic pet food case (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Las Vegas-based company and its owners have pleaded guilty to distributing a tainted ingredient used to make pet food that killed potentially thousands of dogs and cats. Sally Qing Miller, 43, and her husband, Stephen S. Miller, 56, along with their... Sponsored Topics: Las Vegas Nevada - Nevada - Pet food - Company - United States
6/17/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Nev. couple pleads guilty in pet-food poisoning (USA Today)
A Nevada company and its owners have pleaded guilty to federal charges of knowingly distributing the tainted ingredient that killed thousands of cats and dogs that ate contaminated pet food. More than 150 brands were recalled in 2007 after pets began suffering kidney failure and dying. Las Vegas residents Sally Qing Miller, 43, a Chinese national, and her husband, Stephen S. Miller, 56, each ...
6/16/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Nonprofit Goes RVing to Promote Pet and Human Health (redOrbit)
The Companion Animal Parasite Council heads West, driving home the importance of year-round parasite prevention to protect pets and people BEL AIR, Md., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Temperate climates, high pet populations and a regional love of the outdoors make the Western United States an ideal location for the upcoming second annual Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Education Road Show, ...
6/15/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Remembering pet shelter animals (The Township Journal)
Girl Scout Troop 795 of Andover recently delivered several carloads of pet supplies to Father John’s Animal Shelter in Lafayette. The third graders collected donations from friends and neighbors as well as from their own families. After presenting their donations, the girls received a tour of the shelter and helped socialize the cats and kittens by playing with them.
6/15/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Zeeb Pet Health: Keep pets safe from mosquitoes (DeWitt-Bath Review)
Not all pet owners know heartworm disease is not spread via direct pet-to-pet contact. Rather, pets are infected by a mosquito bite! As Michigan is the world headquarters for these bloodsucking insects, ALL pets in this state, even those who remain indoors, can become infected!
6/15/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Leela, Pet of the Week - June 14, 2009 (The Sharon Herald)
Leela is a 1-year-old, female shorthair who’s a very affectionate lap cat. She tested negative for feline leukemia and AIDS, is spayed and had a rabies shot. She’s available for adoption from Pet Solutions, Mercer. Call 724-662-4485.
6/15/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet Shop Robbed - WMBB-TV
Pet Shop RobbedWMBB-TV, FL.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) A local pet shop is searching for a stolen puppy today. Sweet Puppy Love a pet shop on 23rd street near the intersection of Harrison Avenue is working with the Panama City Police Department ... |
6/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Soup Kitchen In Need Itself (WXIA-TV Atlanta)
GWINNETT CO., GA- A non profit that supplies financially strapped pet owners with free pet food is in need of some help itself. Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen, featured on 11Alive's Ways To Save segment has learned it has until the end of August to renew it's warehouse lease or lose the space.
6/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Mayor could get pet pig back (Nevada Appeal)
Mayor Bob Crowell could get back his nearly blind, arthritic pet pot-bellied pig if supervisors approve the city health department's proposed updated animal ordinance on Thursday.
6/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Like a good NABOR, Realtors are there to tout summer safety, pet adoptions (Naples Daily News)
It was a chance to “Dive into Summer Safety” and adopt a pet Saturday at the Naples Area Board of Realtors headquarters on Pine Ridge Road. With a bounce house to entertain the kids and treats from Cafe Alessio and Planet Smoothie, the event welcomed a steady stream of families who came to get information about keeping kids safe and meet new four-legged friends from the Humane Society, Naples.
6/14/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Food Express opens in Carmel (The Salinas Californian)
Pet Food Express is inviting animal lovers, pet owners, neighbors and, especially, pets from throughout the Central Coast to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location at the Crossroads Shopping Village in Carmel on June 20-21.
6/14/2009 - Google Pet News
Chocolate No-No - Washington Post
Chocolate No-NoWashington Post, United StatesStay with healthy treats for your pet. Thanks to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for giving us this information. Take care of those precious pets! -- Heloise Dear Readers: Audrey Rosatelli of Toms River, NJ, ... |
6/14/2009 - Google Pet News
Pet pals: Poppy and Milo - San Jose Mercury News
Pet pals: Poppy and MiloSan Jose Mercury News, USAPOPPY: I'm a sweet 6-year-old female chihuahua/border collie mix with a 24/7 smile. I am easy to walk, and I love to cuddle. So I think it's safe to say that makes me a pretty cool companion. My ID is A633447. MILO: I am a fun-loving 2-year-old male ... |
6/13/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Eco-conscious firm Kena Kai's PET project (San Francisco Chronicle)
Where do all those plastic water bottles made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) go? Technically, they're recyclable, but they can't be made into new containers for food products, and about 75 percent end up in a landfill, according to Geb Masterson, a...
6/13/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Annual Pet Adoption Fair Benefits spcaLA (Grunion Gazette)
Those who happen to stop by an east Long Beach animal shelter this weekend may come home with a new family member. Or two. It’s once again time for the KLOS (95.5 FM) pet adoption fair, taking place Saturday at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village.
6/12/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
DIY PET Bottle Portable Speakers [DIY] (Gizmodo)
It's no coffee cup speaker, but PET bottles do, in fact, make a pretty decent shell for a couple of small speakers. Plus, the standardized shape means they will fit in a lot of existing holders....
6/12/2009 - Yahoo Pet News
Puppies Rescued After Pet Store Goes Bankrupt (CBS4 Miami)
The Humane Society of Broward County received a special delivery Thursday of dozens of dogs left behind in a South Florida pet store that recently shut down after it filed for bankruptcy. It's their fury little faces that attracted buyers from all over the world. Some sold for thousands of dollars.
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