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Cougar kills pet alpaca
A cougar sighted around Eatonville for the past few months killed a pet alpaca over the weekend, according to state fish and wildlife officers. (Wed, 14 May 2008 21:26:01 GMT)

Senior's pet rabbit stolen from backyard
Nicholas Gyore can hardly speak about Bunno without crying. Gyore is heartbroken after Bunno, his pet short-haired Dutch rabbit, was stolen yesterday from his back yard on Darcel Ave. (Wed, 14 May 2008 21:02:21 GMT)

Picking a Pet Food
Grocery stores, private pet food vendors and veterinarians all seem to have different advice and opinions when it comes to selecting safe and nutritious products. News 19's Molly Nichols talked to all three about if there's really a difference between what the doctor sells... and what the store offers for half the price. (Wed, 14 May 2008 19:38:49 GMT)

Appeal of Pet's lyrics wasn't quite Universal
It's been more than 35 years since comedian George Carlin's "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" performance in Milwaukee famously upheld freedom of speech rights, and still Nashville punks Be Your Own Pet can't get lyrics like "Eating pizza is really great/So is destroying everything you hate!" past the suits at Universal because they're — get this — too violent. (Wed, 14 May 2008 15:30:37 GMT)

Pet spa, boutique among latest licensees
A new pet spa and boutique is among the latest businesses licensed in Surprise. See the latest list of licensees and incorporations. (Wed, 14 May 2008 15:28:36 GMT)

Disgraced South Korean scientist establishes firm specializing in cloning pet animals
Disgraced South Korean stem cell scientist Hwang Woo-suk has set up a bio-technology firm specializing in cloning pet animals, a scientist close to Hwang said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 May 2008 13:41:00 GMT)

Owners' right to kill pet is revisited
State Superior Court to rehear case of Carbon woman convicted in death of her dog. The entire state Superior Court will hear rearguments in a Carbon County case in which two of its judges ruled this year that state law allows a person to kill a healthy pet. (Wed, 14 May 2008 13:25:05 GMT)

Annual WCAHS Pet Walk will be held on May 17
The 12th annual Washburn County Area Humane Society’s Pet Walk, “Steps for Pets,” will be held on Saturday, May 17, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. (Wed, 14 May 2008 12:55:36 GMT)

Inflation Gnaws at Pet Food Companies
Pet owners, get ready for sticker shock. Retailers and manufacturers are hiking pet food prices, and the cost of kibble is expected to climb even higher in coming months. At PetSmart (NasdaqGS:PETM - News), the nation's largest pet-store chain, the cost of Hill's Science Diet dog chow is up about $2 a bag, to $36 this year, says Michael Sapp, vice-president of dog and cat consumables. Sapp ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 12:08:42 GMT)

Vets urge listing calories on pet food
By QUEENIE WONG Pet food labels that indicate the number of calories per serving could help obese animals shed the extra pounds, a veterinarians' association recommended to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. "Pet owners do not always know how much to feed. They may not realize the high number of calories associated with some of the pet food they are giving their pets," said John ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:45 GMT)

Vets to FDA: Pet-food labels should list info on calories
Future pet-food labels that indicate the number of calories per serving could help obese animals, a veterinarians association recommended... (Wed, 14 May 2008 09:23:46 GMT)

Pet parents urged to spay, neuter
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is urging all pet parents to spay and neuter their animals. (Wed, 14 May 2008 08:24:00 GMT)

Pet Idol returns
Pet Idol is back for a third year. Dogs and cats have made up the majority of the entrants the past few years, but we’ve had photos of horses, hamsters, iguanas and pot-bellied pigs as well. (Wed, 14 May 2008 07:05:55 GMT)

Inflation Gnaws at Pet Food Companies
Pet food bags are getting smaller and prices are up as companies try to maintain profits in the face of soaring commodity prices (Wed, 14 May 2008 04:57:25 GMT)

Home Pet Hazards
Your home could be toxic to your pet. The DC based "Environmental Working Group" tested 57 cats and dogs for 70 toxic chemicals, and the results are astounding. (Wed, 14 May 2008 03:36:06 GMT)

Coyote Attacks Family Pet
Homeowners in one North County neighborhood are on guard after a coyote attacked a family pet, and then came back for more. (Wed, 14 May 2008 01:59:44 GMT)

Do you look like your pet?
Do you happen to look like your pet? (Wed, 14 May 2008 00:42:49 GMT)

Pet oxygen masks available in Affton Fire District
The Affton Fire Protection District recently received a donation of pet oxygen masks with the help of a firefighters union and the Dog Scouts of America. (Tue, 13 May 2008 19:24:17 GMT)

Wal-Mart's recession-time pet project
In this tough selling environment, Wal-Mart's business is quite literally going to the dogs. And to a few cats as well. (Tue, 13 May 2008 18:43:36 GMT)

Pet Sterilization Grows Controversial
For some pet owners, spaying or neutering their animals is no longer a choice - it's the law. (Tue, 13 May 2008 18:05:24 GMT)

Creating a Greener Lawn and Garden with Organic Products - Kid- and Pet-Friendly
From hybrid cars to organic clothing, consumers are greening their lifestyles in a variety of ways, starting right in their own backyard. Nature's Touch, a brand of natural, organic and organic-based fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides, has expanded its line of kid- and pet-friendly products to include organic-based fertilizers for vegetables, flowers and plants. (Tue, 13 May 2008 09:14:00 GMT)

Heacham birthday boy pines for missing pet
FOURTH birthday celebrations for Heacham youngster William McGrath were spoiled on Saturday when his pet dog Oscar got out as groceries were being delivered to his home. (13/05/2008 08:00:00) (Tue, 13 May 2008 07:15:19 GMT)

Judge orders mediation in pet store suit
BAR HARBOR – Lisa DeMuro, owner of the Walkin’ the Dog pet store, denies improperly using proprietary information and engaging in unfair competition as Wendy Scott, owner of Bark Harbor, has alleged in a lawsuit. (Tue, 13 May 2008 06:53:20 GMT)

Pet crematory in Hopewell Township granted conditional use request
A pet crematory proposed in rural Hopewell Township passed its first test Monday night when supervisors granted a conditional use request to establish the business in an agricultural zoning district. (Tue, 13 May 2008 05:38:55 GMT)

Thieves Nab Puppy From Pet Store
MARSHALLS CREEK, MONROE COUNTY- Police in the Poconos are looking for a puppy thief and the criminal was caught on camera. A group of men walked into the Animal House Pet Center in Marshalls Creek Sunday afternoon. Two of them distracted the clerk while one snuck into the puppy cages. (Mon, 12 May 2008 23:23:01 GMT)

Hidden Pet Dangers
When you bring a pet into your home you make them part of your family and just like you want for your family, you hope to keep them safe. But there are things you may not know about inside your home that could harm your dog or cat. (Mon, 12 May 2008 22:52:26 GMT)

3 lawsuits filed against West Knoxville pet spa
6 News has learned three families, so far, have filed lawsuits against a West Knoxville Pet Spa they claim killed their dogs. (Mon, 12 May 2008 22:27:22 GMT)

101 Thing You Didn't Know Could Harm Your Pet
The ASPCA has a complete list of food, plants and other household objects that may harm your pet. (Mon, 12 May 2008 22:07:09 GMT)

Nano Pet Products, LLC Adds California Retailer and Distributor in Response to Increasing Popularity of Its ...
Nano Pet Products, LLC, a Wilton, Connecticut-based company dedicated to bringing cleaner and healthier pet products to pet owners worldwide through nanotechnology, has added a major new retailer, Pet Food Express, based in San Leandro, Ca., and a prominent new distributor, United Pacific Pet, based in Fontana, Ca., to meet consumer demand on the West Coast for the company's revolutionary new ... (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:03:00 GMT)

Tahoe pet store owner denies puppy mill rumors
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE A new pet store here is causing concern among more than 900 South Shore animal advocates. (Mon, 12 May 2008 13:32:56 GMT)

Veterinary Pet Insurance Poll Reveals Many Consider Pets Appropriate at Weddings
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something chewed? According to a recent poll by Veterinary Pet Insurance , the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, the latest trend in wedding ceremonies is pets. (Mon, 12 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Tahoe pet store owner denies puppy mill rumors
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE A new pet store here is causing concern among more than 900 South Shore animal advocates. (Mon, 12 May 2008 11:06:18 GMT)

Psychic pet detective helps rescue Jack Russell
Missing Marmite the Jack Russell was back home safe and well yesterday - after a pyschic pet detective pinpointed where he had been trapped for a week. (Mon, 12 May 2008 09:26:16 GMT)

Patient, pet bird coo via Web cam
The last time Randy Cohn was hospitalized for weeks of chemotherapy, his pet bird, Radar, plucked himself nearly bare. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:46:45 GMT)

Pet owners in tough spot after foreclosures
Animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country are facing increases in their intake of abandoned and surrendered pets as the economy continues to struggle and family and individual pet-owners lose their homes to foreclosures -- and Fort Collins is no exception. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:34:45 GMT)

Pet store owner changes stock after food recall
WAYNESBORO — When one of Brian Bosserman's customers accused the co-owner of All About Pets of trying to kill his cat to "make a buck" in the wake of a major pet food recall last year, Bosserman decided then and there that things would have to change. (Mon, 12 May 2008 06:59:34 GMT)

Inside Wichita's Pet E.R.
Inside Wichita's Pet E.R. Wichita's 24-hour Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is often busiest at night. Behind the exam room door, a team of doctors deal with life and death decisions when minutes matter most. They allowed our cameras in to see what happens inside the Pet ER. (Mon, 12 May 2008 03:40:09 GMT)

Pet Fest is Sunday at Buttonwood Park
Pet Fest is Sunday at Buttonwood Park (Mon, 12 May 2008 02:52:01 GMT)

Pet dog's death turns into a bone of contention
Death of a pet dog became a bone of contention between two men who ended up lodging cases against each other. (Sun, 11 May 2008 22:13:43 GMT)

Oponents of Dothan's Pet Ordinance Talk
Concerned pet owners held a meeting to discuss disputing options for the new Dothan pet ordinance at the Golden Corral in Dothan. (Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:56 GMT)

Slash gets rid of pet snakes for son's sake
London, May 11: Former Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash gave up his collection of 80 pet snakes because he felt they may prove dangerous for his son. (Sun, 11 May 2008 14:57:27 GMT)

bThe Pet of the Week:/b Wilbur is a spring-sniffin coon hound
a hrefhttp://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articleAID/20080508/VIDEO0607/80508188 targetnewClick here to see the Pet of the Week in action./a Also, check out our important Pet Tip of the Week on dog transportation safety. (Sun, 11 May 2008 14:29:52 GMT)

Pet dog mauls toddler
A MOTHER'S Day dog attack has left a Melbourne toddler in hospital with serious injuries, after the family pet pounced on him. (Sun, 11 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Expo offers everything your pet needs
Animal lovers from across the Southland went to the Pet Expo on Saturday at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 S. Harlem Ave. More than 80 exhibitors and pet activities were available for guests. Everything from doggy day care to final resting places for the pooch was at the expo. (Sun, 11 May 2008 09:19:32 GMT)

Spring has arrived, and so have pet dangers
You bet it has! So that your pet stays healthy during the warmer months ahead, I will address a couple of concerns that need to be tended to immediately. (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:03:36 GMT)

Advice for allergic pet owners
With the onset of spring comes the onslaught of seasonal allergies such as hay fever and those associated with various forms of pollen. These allergies tend to only be present at certain times of the year like spring or fall. Unfortunately for those allergic to their pet, or more specifically their pet's dander, the allergy is present all year long. Most people are well aware of their allergy. ... (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:14:17 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet of the week (Sun, 11 May 2008 06:12:18 GMT)

Pet calendar
What: Meet and Greet. Who: Noble Ones Bully Breed Rescue. When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Where: Pluff Mud Pet Supply, 1039 S.C. Highway 41, Suite 300, Mount Pleasant. (Sun, 11 May 2008 04:11:35 GMT)

South Shore pet store owner denies puppy mill rumors
A new pet store in town is causing concern among more than 900 South Shore animal advocates. (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:51:58 GMT)

Pentagon bans use of pet crematories
The Pentagon has ended the practice of cremating the remains of soldiers killed in Iraq at a Delaware facility that also cremated pets, sources say.The U.S. military banned the use of pet crematories for human remains of soldiers, The Washington Post reported Saturday. The newspaper said Defense Secretary Robert Gates made the decision after an Army officer who attended the cremation of a fallen ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:31:24 GMT)

Pet Idol
Well we have all seen American Idol, now 13abc and the Toledo Blade are teaming up to bring you Pet Ido (Sat, 10 May 2008 12:01:26 GMT)

Get jazzed up for the Hawaii Pet Expo
"Pets Jazz Up Your Life" is the theme of the Hawaii Pet Expo, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. (Sat, 10 May 2008 11:15:37 GMT)

Pet crematory wins variance
A pet crematory proposed in rural Hopewell Township passed its first test Monday night when supervisors granted a conditional-use request to establish the business in an agricultural zoning district. (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:27:52 GMT)

Family reeling after longtime pet found dead, missing spleen
The mystery involving Peanut hasn't been solved entirely, but investigators are pretty sure they know how the pet died. When neighbors discov-ered Debbie Zorrozua's dog on her front lawn along 85th Avenue earlier this week, the 10-year-old dachshund mix was missing its spleen. (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:03:01 GMT)

Publish your pet's photo in Humane Society calendar
The Kansas Humane Society is taking reservations through Thursday for its 2009 "Pets and Their People" calendar. Publishing your pet's photograph in the calendar helps provide funds for the Kansas Humane Society and the 16,000 pets it cares for every year. Pages still available range in price from $95 to $600 and include a free calendar along with an invitation to the annual Preview Party. ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:13:28 GMT)

Pet corner
Pet corner | news-press.com | The News-Press (Sat, 10 May 2008 05:19:13 GMT)

'Pet crematorium' complaint leads to Pentagon change
Military cremation procedures have been changed after a soldier complained that his buddy's remains were taken to what appeared to be a "pet crematorium," the Pentagon announced Friday. (Sat, 10 May 2008 04:20:55 GMT)

Pet pig escapes
It was captured on Lakewood Lane. Posted: Friday, May 09, 2008 at 10:23 p.m. CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP -- A pet pig that escaped from its owner in Chocolay Township has been captured. The pig, named Zeuss, escaped from a home on Green Bay Street Friday afternoon and was found wandering on Lakewood Lane. (Sat, 10 May 2008 02:36:36 GMT)

One Person's Nightmare, Another's Pet
The exotic pet business is booming in the United States, but buyer beware. (Fri, 09 May 2008 23:05:47 GMT)

Pet day care establishment up for discussion at OMB hearing May 28
Marcy McLean will have town hall on her side when she defends her pet day-care business at an Ontario Municipal Board hearing later this month. The municipality will send legal representation and have its planning staff appear at an OMB hearing May 28 at town hall to defend council’s [...] (Fri, 09 May 2008 22:56:54 GMT)

Parvo pops up throughout Arizona; how to protect your pet
Parvovirus cases are popping up all over the state and that has veterinarians warning pet owners to make sure their pet's shots are up to date. Parvo is a virus that can cause intestinal problems and it can be deadly. (Fri, 09 May 2008 21:59:37 GMT)

'People foods' that can kill your pet
Think it can't hurt to share your snacks with your pet? Think again. From chocolate to raisins, here's what not to feed Fido — even if he begs. (Fri, 09 May 2008 21:46:37 GMT)

Humane Society opens 'Pet Food Pantry'
In recent weeks, all dogs and cats housed at Gulf Coast Humane Society have transitioned to a consistent diet of Purina ONE brand Pet Food products... (Fri, 09 May 2008 16:45:50 GMT)

Pet First Aid class offered through Red Cross
The American Red Cross is offering a Pet First Aid course which covers emergency care procedures for cats and dogs. The four-hour course features components of first aid and offers step-by-step directions for topics from giving medication to administering CPR and rescue breathing. Participants learn to detect signals when something is wrong and respond appropriately. The next Pet First Aid class ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 16:24:09 GMT)

Today's Pet
AMARILLO -- Every week we show you a pet in need of a home. Today's Pet is Jordan. Jordan's a four year old rat- terrier. The Humane Society says he gets along with all of the other dogs in his kennel, and he's great with kids. (Fri, 09 May 2008 13:24:20 GMT)

South Shore pet store owner denies puppy mill rumors
A new pet store in town is causing concern among more than 900 South Shore animal advocates. (Fri, 09 May 2008 13:07:18 GMT)

Tester measures intrinsic viscosity of PET polymers.
Eliminating environmental hazard of handling and disposal of toxic solvents, Davenport(TM) PETPlus determines IV of moisture-sensitive PET polymers as well as degradation factor, and provides mean and standard deviation for each batch. Instrument is supplied with integral nitrogen regulation valve for pressure adjustment when testing different materials. Able to store up to 600 test results, ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 12:37:19 GMT)

09:37 (BST), 09/05/2008 My Monster Pet Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS —GAMEVIL USA, the LA-based mobile games ...
—GAMEVIL USA, the LA-based mobile games publisher, announced today the launch of My Monster Pet, a new pet simulation game where you raise your very own virtual monster and watch it grow into 12 unique forms depending on how you take care of it. (Fri, 09 May 2008 09:10:35 GMT)

Electronic door opens only for your pet
Pet doors are great -- except when they let raccoons or burglars in. (Fri, 09 May 2008 08:16:33 GMT)

Willoughby zoning decision appealed by pet-sales store
All potential proceedings against the owners of a Willoughby pet-sales store have been put on hold pending an appeal hearing, according to a city memo issued Wednesday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 05:06:47 GMT)

Does it Work: The FURminator pet brush
This week, ABC7 morning anchors Eric Weisfeld and Nancy Alvarez are tackling problems for pet owners. Thursday night it was all about shedding. Nancy set out to find if a popular anti-shedding tool really works. (Fri, 09 May 2008 03:16:20 GMT)

A peacock for a pet?
PORT BYRON, Illinios -- When you think of people's pets...you think of dogs, cats, fish...maybe even a bird. But one Port Byron couple has a pet bird that's anything but traditional...and it's got the town talking. (Fri, 09 May 2008 02:41:56 GMT)

WANSTEAD: Dog walker and pet mauled by bull mastiff
POLICE are searching for two people after a dog walker and her pet terrier were savagely attacked by a vicious bull mastiff. (Fri, 09 May 2008 01:42:43 GMT)

Pet DRx to Hold First Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call May 15
Pet DRx, Inc. (1144675;OTCBB:PDXC), a provider of veterinary primary care and specialized services to companion (Thu, 08 May 2008 21:24:33 GMT)

3:34 p.m.: Kidney donor becomes teacher’s pet
ELWOOD — Angie Collins has become a teacher’s pet, though it may have taken 22 years and a kidney. Collins, 40, donated her kidney this week to her former Elwood Community High School English teacher Darren Paquin. (Thu, 08 May 2008 19:41:18 GMT)

Pet tortoises stolen from garden
Thieves take 21 pet tortoises from the garden of a home in Surrey. (Thu, 08 May 2008 19:30:28 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet, Gibraltar Industries and Overhill Farms lead small-cap percentage gainers
Central Garden & Pet Co. , Gibraltar Industries Inc and Overhill Farms Inc are among the biggest percentage gainers in Thursday's trading among companies... (Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:56 GMT)

Be Your Own Pet Kick Off North American Tour Tonight
Sounds brutal, huh? Well, duh. It's all part and parcel of the Be Your Own Pet live experience. Jemina, Jonas, Nathan, and John will do their very impressive thing all over North America for the next six weeks or so as they head out tour starting tonight in Anaheim, California. (Thu, 08 May 2008 14:16:54 GMT)

Youngman column: Readers have pet golf peeves too.
Ask and ye shall receive. Turns out I wasn't merely a grumpy Youngman. In the wake of last week's column on my latest pet peeves on the golf course, some of you e-mailed to articulate your complaints. (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:25:01 GMT)

Pet hair, poop and other cleaning challenges
Pet owners know that their furry friends can add a little something extra to the spring cleaning chores. CNN spoke with "the Queen of Clean," Linda Cobb, a New York Times best-selling author and television personality. Cobb, who owns three cats, knows a thing or two about getting the best of pet messes. (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:17:59 GMT)

Area Animal Psychic Gives Pet Owners Advice And Comfort
If you could talk with the animals what would you want to know? Donna Doyle is an animal communicator in the area. She can psychically read your pet through a picture and says she can find out what the animal likes or dislikes. (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:10:08 GMT)

Girl Scout organizes walkathon to benefit Pet Connection
Ever since Julia Nawrocki was 4 years old and her family adopted two Italian greyhounds to save them from puppy mills, animals have been her life. She has since become a member of the Boy Scout Veterinary Explorers Program, volunteered at Hawk Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation and Pet Connection Programs Inc., and plans on attending Ball State University in Indiana to study Wildlife Biology and ... (Thu, 08 May 2008 12:58:11 GMT)

National Pet Week
It's an effort to promote responsible pet ownership and create veterinary medicine awareness. National Pet Week was started nearly 30 years ago by the American Veterinary Medical Association. News 10 Now's Brad Vivacqua tells us more. (Thu, 08 May 2008 12:45:12 GMT)

Turtle-Nappers Steal Elderly Couple's Beloved Pet!
An unusual pet-napping case has left a 90-year-old man heartbroken. His turtle, "Little Joe" has been missing for almost two weeks. Jane Yamamoto talked to the owner, who says Little Joe is part of his family. (Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:29 GMT)

Pet food and backpacks: Baker Elementary students serve community, each other
The Student Council at John A. Baker Elementary School has been demonstrating its commitment to community service recently. The student-led council conducted a school-wide pet food drive to benefit the SPCA of McKinney. (Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:00 GMT)

UK: New PET format for Magners
C&C Group is launching a 330ml PET version of its Magners Irish Cider brand in the UK following increasing demand for the new format. (Thu, 08 May 2008 10:32:15 GMT)

THIS WEEK'S PET Sinbad is a 3-year-old male border collie. He is a friendly dog who enjoys playing fetch with a ball. ...
UPDATED: :26 a.m. PDT, May 08, 2008 Fire crews fight a two-alarm fire at the Albina Fuel Co. building on NE 32nd and Broadway. THIS WEEK'S PET Sinbad is a 3-year-old male border collie. He is a friendly dog who enjoys playing fetch with a ball. (Thu, 08 May 2008 07:26:23 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet Announces Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT)(NASDAQ:CENTA) today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 29, 2008. (Wed, 07 May 2008 20:27:23 GMT)

Milford pet crematorium plan dies
MILFORD — A local kennel's plans to add a pet crematorium have gone up in smoke. The Planning and Zoning Board last night rejected the application of the Snowflake Kennel in Devon to change a (Wed, 07 May 2008 19:55:45 GMT)

Local pet grooming service comes to you
You can’t miss her van, with a giant picture of her “pug” Pugsley on its side. It’s also her shop. Michelle Taggart is the owner of the new Mobile Grooming and More, a mobile pet grooming business now serving pet owners in North Fort Myers and Cape Coral. (Wed, 07 May 2008 16:45:53 GMT)

Do you look like your pet?
Are you a dog person or a cat person? And do you happen to look like your pet? Send your replies and photographs to Kathy Kirby, feature writer, at kkirby@muncie.gannett.com for an upcoming feature story in the Life section of The Star Press. (Wed, 07 May 2008 16:37:11 GMT)

Okla. man sues Armstrong Foundation over pet collars
OKLAHOMA CITY - A Tulsa businessman who uses the phrases ''Barkstrong'' and ''Purrstrong'' on his animal charity's pet collars has sued the Lance Armstrong Foundation in a trademark dispute. (Wed, 07 May 2008 16:09:31 GMT)

EnsurApet Joins Other Leading Companies in the Pet Insurance Industry
EnsurApet, Inc. (OTCBB:EPTI), a provider of pet health insurance, is poised to become one of the leaders in the largely untapped yet rapidly growing US market for pet health insurance by combining two proven business strategies of owning its own Property Casualty Insurance Company together with a network of veterinary hospitals. (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:45:11 GMT)

Pet projects get mixed reviews from furry friends
An owner tries out homemade meals for some furry friends Sometime between parting with $80 for dubious pantry staples, discovering the scent of baking cat food to be something less than potpourri and nursing a blister earned trying to carve pounds of kibble into kitten-sized morsels, it sunk in: I'm a buyer, not a maker, of pet food. (Wed, 07 May 2008 11:56:42 GMT)

Pet projects for going gr
Pet projects for going green (Wed, 07 May 2008 11:11:33 GMT)

Trainer joins privileged pet
Bill Weiler, a certified dog trainer and honors graduate from the Animal Behavior College, has joined Thee Privileged Pet as a dog trainer. He will be holding new classes, such as Puppy Socialization, Puppy's A Juvenile, Adolescent... (Wed, 07 May 2008 10:11:38 GMT)

Man admits killing dog; hit pet with hammer
As he was set to go on trial Tuesday on animal cruelty charges, a 37-year-old Jackson man admitted he crushed his pet cocker spaniel's skull with a hammer, killing the dog. (Wed, 07 May 2008 08:52:31 GMT)

NAPPS Offers Three Reasons Why Pet Sitting is One of Fastest Growing Careers in America
Professional pet sitting is fast becoming one of the most popular home based businesses in the country. (PRWeb May 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAPPS/Pet_Sitting/prweb922324.htm (Wed, 07 May 2008 07:40:59 GMT)

Save-A-Pet
Save-A-Pet will hold a Mothers Day Bake Sale from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the adoption center. In addition to homemade cookies, bread and other baked goods, pet treats will also be for sale. All proceeds go toward helping Save-A-Pet cats and dogs. (Wed, 07 May 2008 05:17:07 GMT)

Humane Society of Weld County celebrates National Pet Week
EVANS - In honor of National Pet Week, the Humane Society of Weld County will offer discounts and reduced adoption fees. (Wed, 07 May 2008 00:09:04 GMT)

Fort Worth Trying To Control Growing Pet Problem
Fort Worth is trying to grab hold of a growing pet problem. On an average day, Fort Worth animal control workers respond to 246 calls for help with loose animals. To help with the problem the city is putting a new plan in place this week. (Tue, 06 May 2008 23:40:10 GMT)

FOX13 Problem Solvers: Pet Cemetery Problems
After a Memphis woman buried her pets, she ran into a problem with the pet cemetery. When the cemetery owner was unwilling to work with the woman, she called FOX13's Problem Solvers for help. (Tue, 06 May 2008 23:29:21 GMT)

Raleigh County Pet Store Trying to Help Animals
The store is spreading the word about adopting a pet. (Tue, 06 May 2008 22:30:51 GMT)

Python devours family pet
A FAMILY pet has been swallowed whole by a 2m carpet python in a Top End back yard - and now the family has the x-ray to prove it. (Tue, 06 May 2008 22:03:00 GMT)

Maker of 'Barkstrong' pet collar sues Lance Armstrong group
A Tulsa businessman who uses the phrases "Barkstrong" and "Purrstrong" on his animal charity's pet collars sued the Lance Armstrong Foundation in a trademark dispute. Chris Ohman filed his suit April 30 in federal court, and claimed the Armstrong Foundation -- which has marketed popular yellow "LiveStrong" wristbands -- is infringing on Ohman's intellectual property rights because it also sells ... (Tue, 06 May 2008 19:31:26 GMT)

Cops: Man killed tavern's pet spider, fled
SOUTH HAVEN | An intoxicated man killed a tavern's pet tarantula and then ran away without paying for the spider or the food and beverages he consumed, Porter County police said. (Tue, 06 May 2008 18:36:29 GMT)

Pet ferret rescued from Lehigh Acres fire
Firefighters rescued a pet ferret Monday during a fire that caused extensive damage to a Lehigh Acres home. (Tue, 06 May 2008 17:51:59 GMT)

Okla. man sues Armstrong Foundation over pet collars
A Tulsa businessman who uses the phrases "Barkstrong" and "Purrstrong" on his animal charity's pet collars has sued the Lance Armstrong Foundation in a trademark dispute. Chris Ohman filed his suit on April 30 in federal court, and claimed the Armstrong Foundation - which has marketed popular yellow "LiveStrong" wristbands - is infringing on Ohman's intellectual property rights because it also ... (Tue, 06 May 2008 17:39:14 GMT)

Tulsa man sues Lance Armstrong Foundation over pet collars
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Tulsa businessman who uses the words "BARKSTRONG" and "PURRSTRONG" on pet collars has sued the Lance Armstrong Foundation in a trademark dispute. (Tue, 06 May 2008 15:46:21 GMT)

Python eats family pet whole
A FAMILY pet has been eaten whole by a carpet python. The animal's skull was three times bigger than the snakes. See the amazing X-ray pictures . (Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Pet owners feeling economic pinch
As economic times get tougher, some pet owners find themselves faced with a hard choice: Pay for food and medical care for their pets, or pay their other bills? (Tue, 06 May 2008 13:03:35 GMT)

Family pet dies in house fire
A Fort Collins couple lost a family pet in a Monday afternoon fire at 1313 Emigh St. (Tue, 06 May 2008 11:16:23 GMT)

Pet Valu urges shareholders to re-elect current board
Following remarks made during the May 5, 2008 conference call to discuss first quarter financial results and other developments, Pet Valu wants to communicate the following key points to all shareholders ahead of the May 7, 2008 deadline for submission of WHITE direction/proxies and voting instruction forms to vote to re-elect the current board at Pet Valu's annual meeting to be held on May 8, ... (Tue, 06 May 2008 11:12:00 GMT)

New UK Pet Figures Published
New research from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association, (PFMA) carried out of National Pet Month, (NPM), has revealed some interesting national pet buying trends.. Tuesday 06 May 2008 (Tue, 06 May 2008 09:06:05 GMT)

Local woman organizes first Pet Expo
Although she's hosted seven child-themed expos, Caroline O'Connell, publisher of Family Time Magazine in Frankfort, did extensive homework on pet expos before deciding to launch her first one on May 10. (Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:59 GMT)

Pup stolen from Torrington pet store
Torrington police are investigating the alleged theft Friday of a dog from the Pet Center at 28 South Main St. (Tue, 06 May 2008 07:52:33 GMT)

2 men charged with Fayette County pet store snake theft
Two men are charged with stealing a Burmese python from a Fayette County pet store. (Tue, 06 May 2008 04:18:19 GMT)

Pet Cemetery
The country's oldest pet cemetery run by an animal welfare league is in Dedham. We visit the final resting place for thousands of beloved pets. (Tue, 06 May 2008 00:23:09 GMT)

Adopting a Pet
It takes a caring, compassionate and responsible person to take a pet into his or her home. While puppies, kittens or any animal may be cute when they are little, they require a lot of work and continued love throughout life. Before you make the admirable decision to adopt a pet, be sure to ask yourself a few questions: * Why do you want a pet? Adopting a pet just because it's "the thing to do," ... (Mon, 05 May 2008 23:57:09 GMT)

The Pet Spot closes Kaimuki store
The Pet Spot has closed its Kaimuki pet store in Honolulu after about six months in business. (Mon, 05 May 2008 23:37:08 GMT)

Parma: Two pet dogs die in fire
PARMA -- Two pet dogs died from smoke inhalation in a fire Saturday night on Zona Lane. The cause of the fire was an electrical short, according to Capt. George Moser. When firefighters got to the home about 10:30 p.m.,... (Mon, 05 May 2008 22:13:52 GMT)

Man kills pet spider in South Haven tavern
SOUTH HAVEN | An intoxicated man killed a tavern's pet tarantula and then ran away without paying for the spider or the food and beverages he consumed, Porter County police said. (Mon, 05 May 2008 19:46:56 GMT)

Million-dollar Ocala mansion offered for best pet essay
An Ocala woman is offering her $1.25 million home as a prize to the winner of a "pet lover" essay contest. (Mon, 05 May 2008 19:22:51 GMT)

'Pet Adoptathon 2008' a success
The Cumberland County SPCA "Pet Adoptathon 2008" held this past weekend resulted in 14 adoptions and a total of $3,000 was raised by selling baked goods, flowers and shrubbery. (Mon, 05 May 2008 16:20:25 GMT)

Pet groomers to donate money to shelter
Pet groomers in Sterling, Rock Falls and Morrison will donate $1 from each pet they groom this month to help raise money for Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Sterling. (Mon, 05 May 2008 15:15:15 GMT)

Octal To Add 500,000 Tons Per Annum Of PET Capacity
Oman-based Octal Holding and Co. SAOC will add 500,000 metric tons per annum (tpa) of production capacity in PET resins by May 2010, making it one of the world's largest polyester producers with 800,000 metric tons of annual capacity (Mon, 05 May 2008 14:05:06 GMT)

Pet Food Worker Gets Toxic Shock From Pig Carcass
A worker in a pet food processing plant suffered a case of toxic shock syndrome caused by an infected pig carcass. (Mon, 05 May 2008 12:16:45 GMT)

Pet-lover essay contest prize: $1.25M house
OCALA -- An Ocala woman is offering her $1.25 million home as a prize to the winner of a "pet lover" essay contest. Entrants in Clementina Marie Giovannetti's contest must pay a $200 fee. (Mon, 05 May 2008 11:30:35 GMT)