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News - June 2010
6/30/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Company Manager Admits Mistakes
A manager at the Pet Company admitted in court Tuesday that she made mistakes involving the handling of animals at the Hamilton Place store. The store was raided earlier this month after reports of unsanitary conditions and harsh treatment of animals.
6/30/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Store Owners Back In Court
The owners of a Hamilton Place Mall pet store were back in court Monday. Two weeks ago, animal control officers raided the Pet Company, confiscating dozens of pets. According to officers, the air conditioning in the store wasn't working.
6/30/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet briefs: Carnival benefit in Geneva
The third annual Luke Laudolff Pet Carnival, conceived by longtime family friend and pet product entrepreneur Bobbi Panter, will be hosted in remembrance of the outgoing, animal-loving boy. The carnival will include beauty consultations in the pet lounge, advice from a pet intuitive, pet caricatures, pet massages, a magician/balloon artist, a juggler, snow cones and a variety of carnival events ...
6/30/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Oxygen Masks Save Animals from Fire
Pet oxygen mask helped save five cats and one dog in a Lakeland house fire. 14 other cats died after the fire broke out Tuesday morning.
6/29/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet snake strikes baby boy
A pet boa constrictor bit a Hope family’s 1-year-old son, causing minor injuries, police said. The boy was bitten on the hand Sunday night while reaching into a dresser drawer at the... Read more at www.WISHTV.com
6/29/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet clinic reports vandalism
Someone used a pellet gun to shoot out windows at an Edmond pet clinic, police said. Sunday morning, Edmond police responded to the Animal Medical Center, 3800 E. Second St., in reference to a vandalism, according to a report filed by Edmond Police Officer Kendall Miller.
6/29/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Calendar Contest deadline is Tuesday
Area residents have until noon on Tuesday to enter their pet into the Watertown Daily Times Newspaper in Education Pet Calendar Contest.
6/29/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week: Beudroux
Our Pet of the Week is Beudroux. The lovable and affectionate Beudroux is a Lab mix. He's only 1 ½ years old.
6/29/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet store scrutiny continues
A manager of The Pet Company at Hamilton Place mall threw a hamster in a trash compactor because of the animal's history of fighting with other hamsters.
6/28/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet diseases that make you sick
We are a pet-loving nation: At least 39 percent of us own dogs, and 33 percent care for cats. But even though your chosen chum can provide you with much joy, did you also know that some pet diseases can be passed to human owners?
6/28/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week, 6/25/10
Woof! I’m Speedie, a 12-week-old skinny puppy found near the post office. No owners have come forward to claim me. I was pretty anemic and emaciated when brought to Pet Social Worker but I’m cleaned up, eating well and am a typical sweet, smart puppy now! I am currently 17lbs and am likely to be a medium sized, mixed breed (possibly Boxer Mix) dog when full grown. I was spayed, completely ...
6/27/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Pointers: Diagnosing diabetes in pets
With the rise in obesity in pets comes an increase in diabetes. Today, how your vet diagnoses and treats diabetes in your pets in this edition of Pet Pointers.
6/27/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week: Jester
The pet of the week is Jester. He is a 6-year-old foxhound mix. He has tons of energy and will make a great hunting companion. He is already neutered and has had his vaccinations including rabies.
6/27/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Local pet groomer donating to cause
Another Edwardsville-based pet boarding/grooming facility is sending pet hair to help with the oil spill in the Gulf.
6/27/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Show Results
Results from the Fremont Parks and Recreation Department'sannual Pet Show included:
6/27/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet fee hike on council agenda
Local governing bodies this week will consider increasing pet licensing fees and spending money on maintenance at the Kansas Expocentre. read more
6/26/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet food pantry helps financially struggling owners feed dogs, cats
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The idea of a pet food pantry occurred to Amy Williams around Christmas. "I saw a news story on TV about a boy in Florida that started one," she said. "I really love pets, and I know lots of people are losing jobs and ha...
6/26/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet alligator found in Jefferson County home
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) – A pet alligator in Jefferson County will soon be finding a new place to live. Randy Christian with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department says they received a call on Thursday about an alligator being illegally kept as a pet.
6/26/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Store Accused of Neglect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Officers say more than 80 animals were neglected in a Chattanooga pet store. Now, The Pet Company is answering questions about their conditions in a lengthy hearing that started in a city court on Thursday.
6/26/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Food Pantry feeds the animals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The idea of a pet food pantry occurred to Amy Williams around Christmas."I saw a news story on TV about a boy in Florida that started one," she said. "I really love pets, and I know lots of people are losing jobs and hav...
6/25/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Eureka® Pet Expert Vacuum Hits the “Target” on Pet Messes
The mess that Fluffy and Spot make in the house is enough to drive any pet owner dog-gone crazy. But for the nearly 140 million* pet owners in America, cleaning no longer needs to be a petrifying experience. Eureka has designed the new Pet Expert vacuum, which is available at Target and features the new Hair Raiser for Pets tool to combat the number one problem pet owners face: pet hair.
6/25/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Luxury Pet Resort to Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Pet lovers visiting Walt Disney World Resort can now plan to board the family pet in fun, luxurious new accommodations. Â Reservations are being accepted for pet boarding stays beginning August 27, 2010 for the new Best Friends Pet Care Resort.
6/25/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet turtle causes taxiing plane to return to gate
A caged, 2-inch turtle traveling with a 10-year-old girl caused a crew to turn around a taxiing plane, take the girl and her sisters off the flight and tell them they couldn't bring their pet along.
6/25/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Company Tries to Get Seized Animals Back
Ten people are scheduled to testify in the Pet Company hearing in Judge Sherry Paty's court. This is a direct response to the McKamey Animal Center removing its animals on June 15th.
6/25/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Company facing license suspension
Since the June 15 removal of more than 82 pets from the Pet Company at Hamilton Place, a state inspector has recommended that the store's license be suspended.
6/24/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the week 6-24-10
HATTIESBURG, MS. (WDAM) - The Southern Pines Animal Shelters Pet of the Week is a two year old female chocolate lab mix breed named Allie. Allie is extremely family, has a great temperament and is great with children. She loves to run and would love to have a big yard to play in.
6/24/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Vet opens satellite
HUNTLEY – Pet Vet Animal Clinic and Mobile Practice has opened a satellite office at 11970 Oak Creek Parkway, Unit K, in the Gateway Commons complex across from Del Webb.
6/24/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet festival squared away
Dogs and pet owners can participate in a number of pet-friendly events Saturday as a pet fair is hosted on Public Square.
6/23/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet supplier building eighth store in Tulsa
Southern Agriculture, a pet supply retailer in Tulsa, is building its eighth local store at the Tulsa Hills shopping center, going head-to-head with the national retailer PetSmart Inc.
6/23/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the week: Eddie
Pet: Meet Eddie, an adorable 4-year-old guy looking for his forever family. He is a King Charles Cavalier spaniel and Sealyham terrier mix, weighing in at 32 pounds. Eddie is very playful and loves to go on walks and explore his surroundings.
6/23/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet fair and wash benefits animal rescue groups
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Members of the Beers Street School Community Club in Hazlet held a pet wash and fair on June 12 to raise money for local animal welfare organizations. “It’s a little social thing where the animals can come out to play and we can raise some money for needy causes,” said Angela Bischoff, the club’s adviser. read more
6/23/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet permit deadline looms
Time is running out for Johannesburg pet owners who wish to sidestep a R485 permit fee.
6/23/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
PET size reduction silently
Various sizes of scrap present no problem to a series of horizontally fed granulators for PET container recycling said to be quieter and more efficient than gravity-fed size-reduction equipment. read more
6/22/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Luxury Pet Products Meet Technology in Pet Ringtones from Peternalove.com
Peternalove has teamed up with award winning singer/songwriter Alice Leon to offer pet lovers custom written pet ringtones for cell phones based on the personality of their pets. (PRWeb Jun 21, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/peternalove/petringtones/prweb4167704.htm
6/22/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
People, pet trick auditions planned at Branson Landing
Question: Do you know about where there is going to be an audition for Stupid Pet Tricks for the David Letterman show? It might be as far away as St. Louis or Kansas City, but I heard there's one coming up. Thanks.
6/22/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Natural Balance Pet Foods Recall
Natural Balance Pet Foods recalls Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to a Possible Health Risk
6/21/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet o week
Every week we try and find a loving home for our pet of the week. This week we have Molly. Animal control workers say Molly is a very energetic and friendly visla cross. She is only around a year old and has been at the impound since the beginning of
6/21/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet fair encourages pampering
ZANESVILLE --From puppy mill rescue to pampered pooch, Shortcake the shih tzu took in the sights, sounds and smells of the sixth annual PAWS Pet Fair at the Animal Shelter of Muskingum County on Saturday from her comfortable stroller seat.
6/20/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet shot clinc at Collett Park
Organizers from the Trap Neuter Return program held a pet shot clinic today at Collett Park in Terre Haute.
6/20/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week 6/19/10
The Valley Humane Society’s featured pet this week is Blue, a 1-year-old neutered male border collie-mix. Blue has one blue eye and one brown eye. He is friendly with people and other dogs, but afraid of cats. He is housebroken and likes to walk with a leash. His shots are current, too. The society’s shelter is located on Trekell Road just north of Interstate 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m ...
6/19/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week – Buttercup
— This week’s Coins 4 Critters “Pet of the Week” is a litter of three kittens. Pictured is Buttercup. Litter mates Scamper and Felix are also available for adoption.
6/19/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet shop offers 'chips to go
A pet shop has expanded its offer with the launch of a mobile microchipping service and one to one dog training sessions.
6/19/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet projects
A pet vaccination clinic will be held June 19 at four Winn-Dixie stores beginning at 8:30-9:30 a.m. at 947 Amelia Plaza in Fernandina Beach; 10:30 a.m.-noon at 96076 Lofton Square Blvd. in Yulee; 1-2 p.m. at 550969 US 1 in Hilliard; and 3-5 p.m. at 450078 SR 200 in Callahan.
6/19/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pekin pet food pantry re-opens
Some pet owners are being forced to give up their animals because they can't afford to feed them. But a Pekin woman is doing something about that. As News 25's Marc Strauss reports, she's survived a tough economy and much more.
6/18/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week: Lulu
This week's Pet of the Week is Lulu, a member of the Novack family of Boxford.
6/18/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet sitter finds Chatham home ransacked
A pet sitter discovered a burglary June 11 at a house on Girard Avenue. Police said she had come over to take care of pets around 7:30 p.m. when she noticed the house had been ransacked. According to police, a...
6/17/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Company Conditions Could Have "Baked Brains"
The Department of Agriculture and McKamey say the Pet Company had unlivable conditions for animals. The Department of Agriculture claims the animals were in 85 degree heat while in their cages.
6/17/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Pointers: Traveling with your pets
A new survey of pet parents found more people are taking their pets along when they travel. Today I'll tell you more about traveling with your pet in this edition of Pet Pointers.
6/17/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the week: Mandy loves to play
Pet: Meet Mandy, a five-year-old shepherd mix who needs a forever family. She is very friendly and loves to play. Mandy already has begun her education with Michigan Humane Society's Canine Personal Trainers.
6/17/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Your pet can be in our parade!
E-mail a digital photo of your pet decked out in red, white and blue to tickets@dailytribune.com and put Pet Parade in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, your pet's name, address and phone number. On July 4, we will feature all pets on our website in the Daily Tribune's 4th of July Pet Parade. Plus, some photos will be featured in the paper that day ...
6/16/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Leading Pet Health Insurer Reveals 2010's Top 10 Most Unusual Pet Names
Shakespeare once famously asked "What's in a name?" When it comes to pet names, the answer is puns, pop culture references, and a little bit of poop. For the third year running, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. , the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, is saluting those four-legged friends with names of a truly unforgettable nature.
6/16/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Stamp
ANIMAL LOVERS CAN NOW LITERALLY SEND A MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR SHELTER ANIMALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE GLEN AUBREY POST OFFICE UNVEILED THE NEW ANIMAL RESCUE- ADOPT A SHELTER PET STAMP- AT SPEAK ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND CAT SANCTUARY. THE STAMP IS NOW AVAILABLE AT A POST OFFICE NEAR YOU, AND IS AIMED AT RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED TO FIND GOOD HOMES FOR ANIMALS WHO WIND UP IN SHELTERS. "Give people ...
6/16/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Owner: Garland Dumped Dog Without Permission
Garland resident Maria Romero's husband was bitten after a neighbor's pit-bull attacked and killed the two's 7-year-old dachshund Canela. That bite caused the two to take their dog to the Garland Animal Shelter to be checked for rabies, to be sure the bite was not rabid. The two say the shelter disposed of the dog without listening to the couple's wish to cremate their pet.
6/15/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Astoria pet shop fire upsets PETA
A May 31 fire at U.S. Pet Discounts in Astoria has prompted People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to demand the store stop selling pets.
6/15/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet photos taken Saturday for BH-FP online pet contest
As part of the contest, Linda Simmons with Simply Pictures will be at All Creatures, 1661 E. Mt. Gilead Road in Bolivar, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to take pet photos. Picture packages will be available for purchase, and Simmons will upload your pet’s photo for the contest.
6/15/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet shelter rescues dogs
A local woman is helping with the rescue of dozens of dogs left homeless in an isolated area near Cochrane after their owner died recently in a fire. Kathy Jeanneault, owner of All Heart Pet Rescue in Powassan, has already taken in seven of the dogs.[...]
6/15/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet shop owner worries about stolen puppies
Two puppies, an 8-week old female cockalier and a 10-week-old male mini-dachshund, were missing, along with some cash, from Family Pet and Aquarium at 379 Amherst St. in Nashua.
6/14/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet cancer drug goes to human trials
A breakthrough Queensland drug that has cured cancer tumours in pet dogs, cats and horses is to be trialled on humans.Queensland life science company QBiotics Limited's chief executive Dr Victoria Gordon says it will fast track...
6/14/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet cancer cure set for human tests
Breakthrough Queensland drug that has cured cancer tumours in pet dogs, cats and horses is to be trialled on humans.
6/13/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week, 6/4/10
Woof! I’m Dakota – a sweet, gentle and wonderful family pet! I’m 3 years old and my family had to give me up because they had to downsize to a condo that would not accept “big dogs.” I am great with dogs and all people, but given my size, a house with a toddler may not be the best scenario. I’m neutered and up-to-date on all of my shots. To see more pictures or to enquire about adopting me ...
6/13/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet project
See the other entries and read the Pet Project blog: tulsaworld.com/petproject
6/12/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet food plant in Dumas, Ark., to expand, add jobs
A company that bought a pet food plant in Dumas earlier this year said Friday that it plans to spend $10 million to expand and hire another 44 people, helping the city build on its recovery from a devastating tornado in 2007.
6/12/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Food Plant in Dumas to Expand, Add Jobs
A pet food plant in Dumas that was badly damaged in a 2007 tornado is under new ownership that plans to expand and nearly double the number of jobs.from Channel 7
6/12/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet resuscitator kits donated to kennel
The Springfield Fire Department has announced the donation of three pet resuscitator kits from the Ozarks Kennel Club and Michael J. Opsomer, DVM, of Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Nixa.
6/12/2010 - Yahoo Pet News
Arkansas Pet Food Plant To Expand, Add Jobs
Pet food plant in Dumas, Ark., that was badly damaged in a 2007 tornado is under new ownership that plans to expand and nearly double the number of jobs.
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