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News - July 2007
7/31/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet cemetery move delayed to mid-August (Roanoke Times)
The Roanoke Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has delayed plans to transfer pet remains buried decades ago in Roanoke. The move will be postponed from Aug. 1 to mid-August, the SPCA's executive director William Watson said.
7/31/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Utah's Greater Salt Lake East Region (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
FETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Utah's Greater Salt Lake East region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 88th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now service more than 7,500 ...
7/31/2007 - Google Pet News
PET 'worst Canuck' - Winnipeg Sun
PET 'worst Canuck'
Winnipeg Sun, Canada - 6 hours ago
By ROB NAY, SUN MEDIA Results are in from a new poll and the winner of the worst Canadian honour is former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. ...
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7/31/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Texas' Fort Bend Region (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
FETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Texas' Fort Bend region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 89th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now service more than 7,500 active clients ...
7/31/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Humane Society Concerned About Flexpets Rent a Pet (KTAR 92.3 Phoenix)
Would you ever consider renting a pet? A new company is offering that service in California. But some people aren't too happy about the idea. Flexpets is a California company that rents pets by the day, week, month or year to people wanting pet, albeit on a less than permanent basis.
7/31/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet-for-a-day service for those who can't commit (Lexington Herald-Leader)
From the state that popularized purse puppies, drive-thru dog washes and gourmet dog food delivery comes the latest in canine convenience -- a company that contracts out dogs by the day to city dwellers without the time or space to care for a pet full time. Marlena Cervantes, founder of FlexPetz, bristles when people refer to her 5-month-old business as a rent-a-pet service. She prefers the term ...
7/30/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
S.F. Company Lets You Rent-A-Pet (CBS 13 Sacramento)
From the state that popularized purse puppies, drive-thru dog washes and gourmet dog food delivery comes the latest in canine convenience -- a company that contracts out dogs by the day to urbanites without the time or space to care for a pet full-time. More Local News Get CBS13 Video On Your Cell Phone
7/30/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Firm sinks teeth into rent-a-pet (Deseret Morning News)
From the state that popularized purse puppies, drive-thru dog washes and gourmet dog food delivery comes the latest in canine convenience a company that contracts out dogs by the day to urbanites without the time or space to care for a pet full time.
7/30/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
No time? No space? Rent a pet (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Only in California ... for now: From the state that popularized purse puppies, drive-through dog washes and gourmet dog food delivery comes the latest in canine convenience -- a company that contracts out dogs by the day to urbanites without the time or space to care for a pet full time. Just like a gym membership? FlexPetz founder Marlena Cervantes, 32, bristles when people refer to her ...
7/30/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
California company hawks 'shared' pet program (KPLC)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - No time for a pet? Then rent one. A California company has begun offering FlexPetz, a new service for dog-lovers who just don't have the time to care for a pet, or the space.
7/29/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Fantasies (The Times of India)
Nine-year-old Ritika loves spending time with Mopy, her pet fish. The Class IV Delhi student plays with it and feeds it regularly. She even gets new decorations — shells, rocks, plants — for Mopy's fish tank.
7/29/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet pooches wash away the blues with love (The Post and Courier)
Angel For many years after my 15-year-old Shih Tzu, Taffy, passed away, I wanted another dog, but my husband said, "No more house dogs." I knew I could never keep a pet outside, so I tried to dismiss the idea, all the while yearning for one. It had been about 10 year...
7/28/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Send us your pet photos (Port Clinton News Herald)
The News Herald wants to feature your pets in an online photo gallery. Send photos of your pets to photos.nm@gmail.com and include who took the picture, where you live and the pet’s name.
7/28/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Hospital introduces PET-CT scanner (Denison Bulletin Review)
Crawford County Memorial Hospital has introduced a new, state-of-the-art detection and diagnostic service to patients and physicians in Crawford County and the surrounding areas. PET-CT is used to help diagnose cancer and other diseases.
7/28/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Journal seeks new, soon-to-be pet owners (Stevens Point Journal)
Have to recently purchased or adopted a new pet Are you looking to purchase or adopt a new furry friend Adding another member to your family is a big decision and the Stevens Point Journal wants to know what steps you took to make sure you selected the right pet for your family. If you would like to share your story, call Jamie Jung at 345-2256 or e-mail jamie.jung@cwnews.net
7/28/2007 - Google Pet News
Pet patrol - Ynetnews
Pet patrol
Ynetnews, Israel - 6 hours ago
For the past three months a new police unit has been operating in town, the first of its kind in the country: Pet Patrol. After the residents turned to the ...
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7/28/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
PETA slams Paris and Britney for pet shop puppy fetish (ANI via Yahoo! India News)
Washington, July 28 (ANI): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is furious at Paris Hilton and Britney Spears over their recent purchases of little dogs. Paris purchased another pet Chihuahua from the same Beverly Hills store where Spears picked up her new terrier London recently. The animal rights organization has sent an explosive email to both Hollywood starlets, insisting that ...
7/28/2007 - Google Pet News
The Pet Economy - BusinessWeek
The Pet Economy
BusinessWeek - 13 hours ago
"People are no longer satisfied to reward their pet in pet terms," argues Bob Vetere, president of the American Pet Products Manufacturers Assn. (APPMA). ...
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7/27/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Adopt-A-Thon scheduled (Greeley Tribune)
Weiss Jewelers, 955 52nd Ave. Court, will host a Pet Adopt-A-Thon from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 4, showcasing animals from Second Chance, Paws & People and K-9 Bed & Biscuit.
7/27/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
The Safety of PET Bottles (US News & World Report)
Most bottled water comes packaged in polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) plastic bottles. The widespread use of these bottles, some 85 percent of which never get recycled, according to the Container Recycling Institute, has raised ire among environmentalists. But do PET bottles pose a health risk? At this point, the evidence to suggest they might appears to be limited and preliminary.
7/26/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Lexington may help pet center (The State)
Lexington County Council took little cat’s feet steps Tuesday toward helping build a pet-adoption center in the Harbison area. A cautious committee recommended Lexington County taxpayers foot a $1.5 million bill that would be matched by Richland County for a Project Pet spay-and-neuter facility for cats and dogs. Project Pet is a private animal-welfare group organized in 1999 to help save animals ...
7/26/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
County pitches pet license forums (The Leaf Chronicle)
The Montgomery County Public Engagement Committee — in only its second go-around — is ready to dive into the community to receive countywide feedback and help explain a controversial topic as of late — pet licensing.
7/26/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Cypress man rescued by pet pug (Orange County Register)
Pet pug's a hero for sounding off when its owner fainted. CYPRESS – The love between man and dog is priceless. For Jaime Garzon and a pug, Oscar, that bond played out one afternoon last week at Hettinga/Manzanita Park when the Cypress resident collapsed face-first from heat exposure.
7/25/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Funny pet photos at mall (The Huntsville Forester)
Stop by the Huntsville Place Mall and check out all the hilarious pet photos — and if you make a donation you can vote on your fave as well. Judges narrowed down submissions to the animal shelter’s first-ever funny pet photo contest, and 20 remain in the running.
7/25/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
The Sims Pet Stories coming to Mac this fall (MacNN)
Aspyr Media today announced that it will publish The Sims Pet Stories for Mac, bringing the second release of The Sims Stories to Mac users. "Play through unpredictable moments of pet ownership with your Sims! Train, play with, and care for your Sims cats and dogs, and do your best to keep them happy. Count on many unexpected twists and turns in th...
7/25/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Ga. deputy shoots Gator the pet pig (AP via Yahoo! News)
A Georgia family is upset with their local sheriff's office after a deputy shot and killed their pet pig. Janice Jones said that Gator, a black, potbellied pig, was a friendly animal that her family had owned for five years and that her two children, ages 5 and 7, adored.
7/25/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Mac Gaming News - The Sims Pet Stories Coming to the Mac (The Mac Observer)
Aspyr Media announced on Wednesday that it will bring The Sims Pet Stories to the Mac. The spin-off game is based on The Sims, and lets players train, care for, and play with cats and dogs. It includes a story mode where players compete in a pet show, and an open ended free-play mode.
7/24/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Fish: The Easy Pet Alternative (CBS News)
The Early Show correspondent Debbye Turner stops by Monday to explain how a pet fish can be a great alternative for a family that doesn't have time to walk a dog or care for a cat.
7/24/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Safety During Hurricane Season (WRIC 8 News Richmond)
The Metro Area Animal Advocates, including the Richmond SPCA, met with area pet owners to address pet safety during the hurricane season. the SPCA tells us in the event of a major hurricane like Katrina,
7/24/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Shop Goes to Trial (KGBT 4 Rio Grande Valley)
The court trial against Jesse's pet shop is set to begin tomorrow. There very first complaint against Jesse's pet shop came to the Action 4 News Listens Line from viewer Daisy Flores telling us about her Chihuahua Tinkerbell.
7/24/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
No accurate death count from bad pet food (Moldova.org)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said they may never know exactly how many dogs and cats died this year from contaminated pet food made in Canada.About half of the 18,000 consumers who called the FDA reported that a pet had died, USA Today reported Monday.However, coming up with an accurate death count requires analysis of tissue and blood samples that the FDA doesn't have.After ...
7/23/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
As pet ownership grows, realtors respond (EARTHtimes.org)
The pet population in the United States is experiencing a sharp and steady increase and realtors are finding it pays to become pet friendly in response. Experts say that because of the increase in pet ownership, the real estate market needs to respond to ...
7/23/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Curb your pet (Warren Times Observer)
The job of a pet owner is now a little easier for area residents. There are now six pet waste stations available in parks throughout the city, according to Mike Reinke, superintendent of operations for public works.
7/23/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
As pet ownership grows, realtors respond (Moldova.org)
The pet population in the United States is experiencing a sharp and steady increase and realtors are finding it pays to become pet friendly in response.Experts say that because of the increase in pet ownership, the real estate market needs to respond to the high importance placed on pets. One realtor told The Chicago Tribune that pet-friendliness sometimes trumps parking when it comes to issues ...
7/22/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Charlie - Pet of the Week 7-22-07 (The Sharon Herald)
Charlie is a young, male domestic medium-hair cat that’s sweet, playful and loves attention. He’s available for adoption from Strayhaven Animal Shelter in Hempfield Township. For information call 724-588-6161. Lil’ Rascals Pet Grooming in Hermitage will give Charlie a free grooming.
7/22/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
China shuts plants that produced tainted medicine, pet food (CNN.com)
BEIJING, China (AP) -- Ahead of high-level visits by U.S. and European officials, China moved to sharpen its product safety image Friday, shutting down a chemical plant linked to dozens of deaths in Panama from tainted medicine and closing two companies tied to pet deaths in North America.
7/22/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet smarts (Muscatine Journal)
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa — The dogs were trying to take their owners for a walk Thursday at the Muscatine County Fair 4-H Pet Show. The excited canines were distracted by a cat, a bird, rooster, reptiles and two dozen people who gathered in the fairgrounds show barn for the annual event.
7/22/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
SPCA Pet Show Has Lots Of Variety (Rockbridge Weekly)
The SPCA Pet Show will be held at the Rockbridge Regional Fair, Saturday, July 21 at 10:00 am. with registration for the Pet Show beings at 9:00 am. There will be classes for dogs, cats, and other animals with ribbons given for Best Pet Costume, Best Manners, and Best Pet/Owner Look Alike.
7/22/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Calif. pet lobby seeks clout (Boston Globe)
SACRAMENTO -- What appeared to be a straightforward proposal by state Assemblyman Lloyd Levine to neuter California's dogs and cats instead met massive opposition and may have spawned a potentially powerful lobby that now plans to play a significant role fighting for pet owners' rights nationwide.
7/22/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
New group isn't neutral on pet issues (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - What appeared to be a straightforward proposal by state Assemblyman Lloyd Levine to neuter California's dogs and cats instead met massive opposition and may have spawned a potentially powerful lobby that now plans to play a significant role fighting for pet owners' rights nationwide. When Levine surrendered this month and withdrew his bill from consideration for this year, it ...
7/20/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
A new pet peeve (Hartselle Enquirer)
This week I have to voice a new pet peeve. It all started when we were watching a movie considered a "family" movie on TV. The movie was "family" oriented alright, but the commercials were not! Some of the commercials fall under "TMI" (Too Much Information).
7/20/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
PFMA Publishes Guide To Pet Food Ingredients (UKPets)
The UK Pet Food Manufacturers Association, (PFMA) whose member companies produce foods for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals, this week published an online guide for pet owners entitled What\'s in pet food.. Wednesday 18 July 2007
7/20/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Adopt-A-Thon set for Saturday (The Flint Journal)
FRANKENMUTH - Frankenmuth will have its first annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon Saturday , 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Frankenmuth River Place in Frankenmuth. The event will showcase animals that have been checked by a veterinarian, vaccinated and spayed or neutered.
7/18/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
TripAdvisor Names Top 10 Pet-Friendly Accommodations (Hospitality Net)
NEEDHAM, Mass., TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced the results of its annual traveling with pets survey of more than 1,100 travelers (and more than 700 pet owners) worldwide, digging up that 53 percent of respondents with pets travel with their collared companions. Americans (56 percent) are more likely to travel with their pets, compared to 41 percent of ...
7/18/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Expert and Socialite Charlotte Reed Presents (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Emily Post for the pet set has finally arrived! Believing that all dogs can be excellent companions if given a "fair shake," national pet expert and socialite Charlotte Reed is proud to announce The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette: The Definitive Guide to Manners for Pets and Their People .
7/17/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Britney rapped over pet pooch (ITV.com)
Britney Spears has reportedly been criticised for buying a puppy from a pet shop. The singer has been rapped by the Humane Society of the United States who claim most pure bred dogs for sale in pet stores are farmed in cruel conditions.
7/16/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Wisconsin considers pet custody law (UPI)
Wisconsin lawmakers have drafted rules for judges unsure how to award pet custody in divorce cases. A bill introduced in the state legislature would allow former married couples to formalize visitation rights and establish custody of their pets, the Los A
7/16/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet sitting guidelines (Asbury Park Press)
According to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, hiring a pet sitter is a serious process. It urges pet owners to make sure the person they choose is trained and professional, because, as stated on its Web site, "He/she will not only be responsible for your pet, but also will have regular access to your home."
7/15/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Summer Pet Care Tips (PRWeb)
DogGeek.com wants to remind everyone about summer pet care tips that may save your pet. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UGlnZy1Qcm9mLUhvcnItUGlnZy1UaGlyLVplcm8=
7/15/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Bill lets split couples decide pet visitation (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By P.J. HUFFSTUTTER Talk about treating Fido like one of the family: Wisconsin legislators have introduced a bill that outlines how divorcing couples and the courts should handle pet custody battles. States traditionally consider animals property, so whichever spouse can establish ownership is granted custody. If ownership cannot be established, judges often try to figure out which person is the ...
7/15/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet places (The Springfield News-Leader)
Mom wants a gourmet kitchen. Dad wants a three-car garage. Fido wants a shower he doesn't have to share with people. When homeowners are deciding on an addition or renovation, they're starting to consider things their pets will appreciate as well. The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association estimates people will spend $40.8 billion on pet products this year alone.
7/15/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet tag sales lag (Columbian Missourian)
Plenty of loving dog and cat owners keep their pets up to date on rabies vaccines, check-ups and teeth-cleanings. But far fewer owners purchase a city license for their pet, let alone keep it up-to-date.
7/14/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet adoptions to be held (Asheville Citizen-Times)
PET ADOPTIONS will be held today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 2503 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, adjacent to the BB&T. Proceeds benefit Sarge's Animal Rescue. Call 508-3300 or visit www.sargeandfriends.com.
7/14/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
ADOPT A PET (The Wichita Eagle)
The Pratt County Humane Society and the Kansas State Animal Health Department have announced Greensburg Pet Adoption Days for about 60 unclaimed pets affected by the Greensburg tornado. Owners have until Sunday to claim their pets, then unclaimed pets will be available for adoption to Kansas residents. Adoption is open first to Greensburg tornado victims on Monday and Tuesday. Starting ...
7/14/2007 - Google Pet News
Pet Calendar - Contra Costa Times
Pet Calendar
Contra Costa Times, CA - 2 hours ago
Noon-3 pm: Contra Costa Animal Services; Shelter Dog Adoption Day, Pet food Express, 5404 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord; dogs. Noon-3 pm: Hopalong Animal ...
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7/13/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Adopt a pet; see a play (Home News Tribune)
SOMERSET COUNTY — THE SOMERSET VALLEY Players ( www.svptheatre.org ) will offer two free tickets to anyone who adopts a pet during an upcoming run of performances of the play "Sylvia" (July 20-Aug. 5). "Sylvia" is a heart-warming tale of a man who adopts a dog, and the problems and joy associated with the experience.
7/12/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
PETCO Partners with Sittercity.com, Adds Petsitting to Pet Services (PRWeb)
Now, PETCO is adding another benefit to its comprehensive list of services available to pet parents. PETCO is partnering with Sittercity®, the nation’s premier site for matching people with caregivers, to provide customers with access to hundreds of thousands of petsitters nationwide. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ...
7/11/2007 - Google Pet News
Pet resort - Louisville Courier-Journal
Pet resort
Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - 1 hour ago
Photos by Bill Luster, The Courier-Journal Holly peered out from her private suite at Treats Pet Resort, a luxurious, upscale facility run by Mike Halbleib ...
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7/11/2007 - Google Pet News
Pet Tracks - Nantucket Independent
Pet Tracks
Nantucket Independent, USA - 7 hours ago
Just because you're outside doesn't mean pet manners go out the window though. In fact, it is a good idea to practice proper behavior so that if you have ...
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7/10/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Central Garden & Pet Shares Rise (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Central Garden & Pet Co. rose on Monday, as a Suntrust Robinson Humphrey analyst said bad news during the year is priced into shares of the pet, lawn and garden products company and upgraded the stock.
7/10/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Beware of pet turtles (Chicago Tribune)
Even though the sale of small turtles has been banned in the United States since 1975, American children are still contracting sometimes deadly salmonella from these pets, experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn. In a February outbreak, one child died and 19 other people became sick from handling turtles bought at flea markets or pet stores. Most turtles carry the ...
7/10/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet owners continue to worry about tainted food for dogs and cats (Detroit Free Press)
For many pet owners, the biggest problem used to be remembering whether the cats preferred the salmon flavor or the tuna. But since the pet food recalls in March — when the deaths of dogs and cats were blamed on pet food containing Chinese wheat gluten tainted with the chemical melamine — that's the least of our worries.
7/10/2007 - Google Pet News
YOUR WHOLE PET - San Francisco Chronicle
YOUR WHOLE PET
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - 3 hours ago
And yet, as we learned from the pet food recall, even the most mundane of pet-related consumer decisions can have huge implications in the marketplace and ...
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7/9/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Protect your pet: Summer safety tips (MSNBC)
From how to avoid a heatstroke to parasite prevention — Pet expert Andrea Arden has the perfect solutions to keep your pet cool and secure during the dog days of summer.
7/9/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Oklahoma's Green Country Region (SYS-CON Media)
FETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and most sophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Oklahoma's Green Country region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 87th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now services over 1,100 cities and ...
7/9/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Germany culls poultry after bird flu found in pet (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters HAMBURG, July 9 (Reuters) - German authorities culled about 1,200 farm and pet birds over the weekend after a pet goose tested positive for the lethal strain of bird flu, a government spokesman said ...
7/9/2007 - Google Pet News
Teacher's pet - Indianapolis Star
Teacher's pet
Indianapolis Star, United States - 5 hours ago
It's important to remember that a dog's aggressive behavior can be controlled through training, but it's not possible to "cure" the pet. ...
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7/8/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Homeless from a fire, family finds pet killed (The Herald News)
The Barragan family found themselves stranded after a house fire earlier this week. Their spirits were crushed even more Friday when they learned that one of their parrots was killed while the family sought shelter at a local hotel. The Barragans moved out of their home temporarily, leaving their pet parrots with food in a cage under a tree in the backyard overnight. On Friday, they returned and ...
7/8/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Study Reveals Inaccuracies In Cardiac PET-CT Imaging, Finds Fixes (Science Daily)
A study by K. Lance Gould, M.D., professor in the Division of Cardiology at the UT Medical School at Houston -- published today on the cover page of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine -- says PET-CT scanners with standard commercial software designed to provide images of the heart are falsely indicating coronary artery disease in as many as 40 percent of patients.
7/8/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet adoptions and pet portaits (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Time to adopt those animals that need good homes. A pet adoption fair will be held today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PETsMART, off Swannanoa River Road. Call 258-4820 or visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org. July 7.
7/8/2007 - Google Pet News
Alright, pet? - Sunday Herald
Alright, pet?
Sunday Herald, UK - 20 hours ago
It shames me now that I was angry at our pet for gnawing our vinyl collection (although, as J pointed out, only the classical ones, thankfully'), ...
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7/2/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Amcor agrees to sell PET business (Food Production Daily)
02/07/2007 - Amcor will sell its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging business in deal worth €425m. La Seda de Barcelona, , Europe's largest PET manufacturer, is consolidating its market-leading position with the acquisition, the third purchase this year for the Spain-based company.
7/2/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Parties fighting for pet projects (Baltimore Sun)
GOP lawmakers are leading way toward transparent spending Democrats took control of Congress with promises to shine a brighter light on the workings of government, including the time-honored practice of planting pet projects deep inside spending bills. But among Marylanders, it is the Republicans who are taking the lead in removing the cloak of secrecy.
7/2/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Veterinary Pet Insurance Poll Reveals 23 Percent of Travelers Rove with Rover (SYS-CON Media)
and cats. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, recently polled 7,854 of its policyholders and Web site visitors to find out how people care for their pets while they are on vacation. Nearly a quarter of those polled (23.7 percent) take their pets with them when they travel. In addition, 36.4 percent have a friend or relative watch their ...
7/1/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Monkeys stolen from Tenn. pet store (Boston Globe)
A thief snatched two baby marmoset monkeys from an exotic pet store, police said. Whoever took the monkeys early Thursday had to walk past parrots, pythons, chinchillas and other animals to reach the marmosets' cages. The thief also stole cash from the store, authorities said.
7/1/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet owners, step up (Vallejo Times-Herald)
Recently I was leaving my house for work. As I walked toward my car I noticed a large grey dog, probably around 50 or 60 pounds, standing on the sidewalk staring at me. This dog was alone, with no leash or owner in sight, and was clearly a pet as it appeared well-groomed and had a collar.
7/1/2007 - Yahoo Pet News
Monkeys stolen from Tenn. pet store (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
A thief snatched two baby marmoset monkeys from an exotic pet store, police said. Whoever took the monkeys early Thursday had to walk past parrots, pythons, chinchillas and other animals to reach the marmosets' cages. The thief also stole cash from the store, authorities said. "I'm shocked, and I'm very worried about their safety and care," said Gilbert Perez, owner of the Exotic Pet Center in ...
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