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Pet Awareness Day at the Zoo
Connecticut Beardsley Zoo hosts a Pet Awareness Day tomorrow from noon-3 p.m. The day includes presentations on pet care and safety, crafts for children, and animals available for adoption. Friends of the Bridgeport Animal Shelter, Trumbull Animal Group, New Leash on Life, North Shore Animal League, Pups Without Partners-greyhounds, Bridgeport and Stratford Cat Projects, AKC's Canine Companion (Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:25:50 GMT)

Pet shop reopens after shooting rampage
A family owned pet shop is back open just days after people were shot during a robbery. Police are still looking for two men who burst into Bahnna Birds and Batteries on Thursday. (Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:02:53 GMT)

Admitted cat killer orderd to work at pet shelter
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) -- A man who admitted killing his ex-girlfriend's cat has been sentenced to probation for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service -- at a pet shelter. (Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:36:40 GMT)

Day 14 for NYC Cat: Pet Psychic Shows Up
It was inevitable: the pet psychic showed up. "I'm feeling her on the left side," Maxine Albert told workers trying to lure Molly the cat out from behind a brick wall in a 19th century Greenwich Village building where she's been stuck for 14 days. (Fri, 14 Apr 2006 21:34:31 GMT)

Day 14 for NYC Cat: Pet Psychic Shows Up
It was inevitable: the pet psychic showed up. (Fri, 14 Apr 2006 21:34:31 GMT)

Day 14 for NYC Cat: Pet Psychic Shows Up
NEW YORK (AP) - It was inevitable: the pet psychic showed up. "I'm feeling her on the left side,'' Maxine Albert told workers trying to lure Molly the cat out from behind a brick wall in a 19th century Greenwich Village building where she's been stuck for 14 days. "She can't move, she's hurt,'' added Albert, who also ministers to people. Maybe, just maybe, Molly doesn't want to deal with what's (Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:15:35 GMT)

Tesco tempts pet owners to insure
TESCO Pet Insurance is giving new customers who obtain a quote by 23 May and subsequently take out a policy 1,000 free Clubcard points. (Fri, 14 Apr 2006 23:19:22 GMT)

Local pet vet fixes up Garfield for enrichment
Who would have thought that Garfield the cat could have been used to show the scientific process? Melissa Smits, pet veterinarian at the Fort Morgan Veterinary Clinic, spoke to gifted and talented students at Columbine Elementary School Wednesday to develop enrichment among the students. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:38:47 GMT)

Pet products
The Haute Pooch Manhattan Sofa redefines the concept of spoiling your pet. Designed as a prototype for a boutique hotel chain, the Manhattan Sofa demands attention. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 08:22:46 GMT)

Pet products
Veterinary Ventures Inc. is proud to announce the Drinkwell Original Pet Fountain has turned pink to help celebrate the company's 10-year anniversary. A portion of the company's proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 08:23:06 GMT)

WBAY Pet Expo
You can shop for your favorite pet or pet lover at more than 100 exhibitor booths of pet-related products and services. Enjoy entertaining demonstrations in our Dog Arena, Feline Fanciers Showcase, and Reptile Lounge ( click here for the three-day schedule ). (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 09:07:51 GMT)

Pet Calendar
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: VHS; Pet Extreme, 4400 Arroyo Vista Drive, Livermore; cats/dogs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: German Shepherd Rescue; Pet Food Express, Pleasant Hill; dogs. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:27:51 GMT)

Pet Adoption
Find out how you can enjoy the companionship of having a pet in your home and help out one of several Upper Peninsula agencies who are committed to the well being of our furry friends. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:39:52 GMT)

Pet Shop Burglary
Around the 5th of February, 2006, someone broke into the "Tropical Treasures" pet store in the 3200 block of of Macon Road. The thieves took several items including two maltese puppies, a ball python and a red tail boa constrictor. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:51:18 GMT)

Coping with the Death of Your Pet
Should I get another pet? Will my other pets grieve? What can I do for my child? What can I do to help cope? Understand how you grieve and find ways to cope with your loss. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:18:34 GMT)

Choosing a Pet Sitter
Just because someone lists themselves as a "petsitter" it does not mean that he or she will give your fuzzy friend the best care. This article will show you how to know if you are leaving your pet in good hands. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:21:53 GMT)

Pet Expert
Rumford Pet Center is located at 865 Warren Ave. East Providence Rhode Island. Rumford Pet Center has been helping people find the best pet for over 68 years. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:27:43 GMT)

Completion of slain Isabela mayor's pet projects assured
NEW Isabela City Mayor Rodolfo Tan has expressed optimism that by the end of the year, all the 47 pet projects of the late City Mayor Luis Biel II will be completed. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:24:16 GMT)

SNM Issues First Procedure Guideline For Imaging Cancer In Adults And Children With PET/CT
The first procedure guideline for using positron emission tomography (PET) combined with computed tomography (CT) to image tumors in adults and children has been developed by SNM and will be published in the May issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.This landmark document, "Procedure Guideline for Tumor Imaging With 18F-FDG PET/CT 1... click link for more info. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:04:41 GMT)

Puppy stolen from Gaston Mall pet store
GASTONIA, N.C. – A playful puppy was snatched from its pen in a Gastonia pet store Friday afternoon. The Miniature Schnauzer was taken from Last Place on Earth in the Gaston Mall, and the store’s owner is upset over more than the monetary loss. (Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:40:50 GMT)

Pet of the Year has extended family
ONEIDA - The votes are finally in. Hannah, a black Lab from Oneida, has been voted Pet of the Year. It was close, but Hannah won the contest with 3,105 votes. The second place winner, Sadie, owned by the Parsons received 2,847 votes. In third place was Cindy Lou with 2,260 votes. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:46:53 GMT)

Dad’s pet, mum’s target
IT is a misconception that if you are the only daughter you are the pet of the family, especially when you have five brothers. I am an only daughter, but I cannot remember much of what happened before I was 17. What I do remember is that my dad is a gem of a man. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 01:45:56 GMT)

Cathy Rosenthal: What to do when you find a lost pet
If you've ever picked up a stray, then you know how hard it is to find a pet's owner. If there are no tags, it's a tough assignment, but not an impossible one. Recently, however, I discovered why some lost pets never make it home again — and I was disturbed. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 05:26:27 GMT)

Report: SPCA has again euthanized a family pet
By STEPHANIE K. WHALEN swhalen@delcotimes.com Two months after the Delaware County SPCA tried to conceal motives behind the euthanasia of a Ridley family’s pet cat, an Upper Darby family has told the press that their beloved pet has been mistakenly euthanized by the shelter’s staff. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 07:04:37 GMT)

Web site navigates airlines' pet policies
NEW YORK -- If you're flying somewhere and you want to bring a pet without putting it in cargo, you may be able to find an airline that will allow your animal into the cabin. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:26:38 GMT)

Man, Pet Dog Shot To Death At Kissimmee Condo
Police in Kissimmee, Fla., are searching Sunday for several men in connection with the shooting death of a 26-year-old and his pet dog, according to Local 6 News. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:41:00 GMT)

Nipping a growing pet population
“The Price is Right” host Bob Barker has been signing off the CBS game show with the words “Remember to have your pet spayed or neutered” for decades. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:23:17 GMT)

Auf wiedersehen pet, hello Britain: German builders head for UK
German builders are heading to the UK in a reversal of the Auf Wiedersehen, Pet emigration of the British building trade in the 1980's and 1990's. (Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:11:16 GMT)

Please Don't Pet the Bunnies
Mr. Hefner, who turned 80, gave a birthday party for about 1,000 guests at the Playboy Mansion in the exclusive Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 04:16:03 GMT)

LULU'S PET TERRIER IN £2500 HEART OP
SCOTS pop legend Lulu is spending £2500 to have her pet dog fitted with a heart pacemaker. Highland terrier Bonnie, aged 14, had suffered repeated fainting fits because of an irregular heartb eat. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 04:37:14 GMT)

Help save the Pet Connection
I think the Pet Connection should stay open so that the animals have a warm place to live in and be loved and cared about and have food to eat. They have placed about 4,000 animals, but they are losing money. People should help. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:15:35 GMT)

Pet in pain?
Milo Hirt was a little uneasy last week. Recovering from knee surgery, he was about to be poked with 10 needles to help his recovery. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years on people, so this isn't a new practice. But Milo is a mastiff-boxer crossbreed, and the table was in Granite City Pet Hospital & Surgery Center. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:12:11 GMT)

Pet events
A weekly listing of pet-related events. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:32:03 GMT)

Win with your Pet memories
Pet Shop Boys' fans have a second chance to grab tickets for their sell-out concert at a Tyneside shipyard. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:03:10 GMT)

Flap's over as pet-threat owl returns home
THE owner of an eagle owl which went missing in the Lothians, sparking fears that it could attack cats and dogs, has been reunited with his pet. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:04:33 GMT)

Pet dumping overloading SPCA
A St. John's animal shelter says pet dumping by irresponsible owners is making it difficult to concentrate on its original mandate of preventing animal cruelty. Those abandoned pets are taking up space and using up resources that should be used for investigation and rescue. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:31:34 GMT)

Lassie is nation's favourite TV pet
Collie dog Lassie has been named Britain's favourite small-screen pet. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:08:19 GMT)

Pet assisted therapy for dementia patients gaining popularity in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Pets are helping sick people to get better through pet assisted therapy, which is fast gaining popularity in Singapore. A simple game of throw and fetch can be a significant step for senior citizens who suffer from dementia. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:23:16 GMT)

Man charged with keeping alligator as pet
A North Fort Myers man was released from jail this morning after being arrested late Saturday on charges that he was keeping an alligator as a pet, according to jail records. (Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:43:56 GMT)

Panel to hear debate on pet-evacuation bill
Pet lovers rallied at the State Capitol on Monday to promote a bill that could make Louisiana the first state in the nation with a hurricane evacuation law for cats, dogs and other animals. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:05:42 GMT)

Pet Project Update: Where are they now?
The following animals featured in Pet Project have been adopted. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:15:53 GMT)

Pet owner mourns as SPCA mulls
By JOHN M. ROMAN jroman@delcotimes.com As the Delaware County SPCA continues its probe of the alleged improper euthanasia of two cats -- the most recent last Wednesday -- the latter’s Upper Darby owner expressed outrage Monday over the death of the 8-year-old family pet, Keecha. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:19:08 GMT)

Lassie is nation's favourite TV pet
Collie dog Lassie has been named Britain's favourite small-screen pet. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:25:37 GMT)

Lassie is top dog in TV pet poll
Collie dog Lassie has been named Britain's favourite small-screen pet. The canine character was named top dog in the survey almost 70 years after it first appeared in Eric Knight's short story Lassie Come-Home (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:09:24 GMT)

Advanced ID Receives Approval by National Companion Animal Coalition for Pet Identification "ISO" Standard Microchip
The Advanced ID "ISO" pet identification microchip receives compliance approval by National Companion Animal Coalition. The coalition includes The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, Canadian Kennel Club, Canadian Veterinary Association, and Pet Industry Joint Advisory Counsel of Canada. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

First Pet Life Launches New Website Membership Feature
DALLAS----April 18, 2006--First Pet Life, Inc announced today, the completion of the new membership feature located on the First Pet Life website. This membership feature will allow members of First Pet Life access to the recently completed e-commerce product store. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT)

Idaho cafe's popular pet turkey gets popped on opening day of hunting
LEWISTON, Idaho Rufus the wild turkey ate well the last six months as a pet and unofficial greeter at a northern Idaho diner. But someone turned the plump tom into dinner on Saturday's turkey hunting opener. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:42:30 GMT)

Teen charged with murder after dispute over pet alligator
A 50-year-old Onalaska woman was killed Sunday in Trinity County after an 18-year-old gunman allegedly went "berserk" on a shooting rampage over a pet alligator, Sheriff Jimmy Smith said Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:34:25 GMT)

Pet owners throw support behind evacuation proposal
BATON ROUGE -- Teary-eyed pet owners who were separated from their dogs and cats after Hurricane Katrina testified Tuesday in favor of a proposal that gives more responsibility to state and local governments to evacuate animals during a crisis. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:16:46 GMT)

Pet owners speak against changes
About 20 pet owners told the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday they don't want to be punished for the sins of a few irresponsible residents who don't properly care for their animals. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:25:28 GMT)

Is your Pet on the Net?
Pets deserve to be online too. PetBoogaloo.com is a fun new website for pet lovers and their pets. And best of all, it’s free. (PRWEB Apr 19, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SW5zZS1JbnNlLVBpZ2ctSG9yci1IYWxmLVplcm8= (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:24:00 GMT)

Pet lovers fill City Hall to speak against limits
Dog and cat lovers packed City Hall on Tuesday to urge Salt Lake City to lift the capital's pet limits, calling them arbitrary and unfair. Some said their animals are their children. Others said the pets provide much-needed love. “We need that love. We need that care,” said Darla Ball. “Let people keep their animals for that love.” The city now limits residents to two dogs and two (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:31:03 GMT)

Pet store to resell pound puppies
A pet-store chain fighting the city of Athens over its spayneuter ordinance has a new source of puppies: the Athens County Dog Shelter. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:12:16 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Lee County, Florida
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 Lee County, Florida to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 38th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now service over 600 cities and towns throughout (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:30:00 GMT)

Is your Pet on the Net?
Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 19, 2006 -- Share your pet videos and photos, blog about your pet, and join friendly pet communities. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Dickinson State adopts pet rock
Dickinson State University hopes students take pride in a new pet rock. The "Hawk Rock" is about five feet tall and weighs about a ton. Student Senate President Tony Kessel says the rock is meant to instill school spirit among students and alumni. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:28:55 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Lee County, Florida
FETCH! Pet Care, America's largest and mostsophisticated pet care franchise offering professional pet sitting and dogwalking services, today announced it has launched a new location in LeeCounty, Florida to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet careservices. This new franchise marks the 38th FETCH! Pet Care location that,in aggregate, now service over 600 cities and towns throughout (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:41:20 GMT)

Idaho cafe's pet turkey gets popped by hunter
CULDESAC, Idaho (AP) -- For six months, Rufus the wild turkey beguiled area residents and served as unofficial greeter, pet and tourist attraction at the Jacques Spur Junction Cafe. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:20:35 GMT)

Adopt a Pet This Weekend
The west valley is going to the dogs (and cats)! If you are considering adopting a pet, then mark your calendar for Sunday, April 23, 2006. That's when Maddie’s... (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:53:58 GMT)

Continental Unveils Airport Pet Kennel
Continental Airlines is going to the dogs, as well as cats and other types of pets. The Houston-based airline unveiled the country's first on-site airport pet kennel Tuesday, KPRC Local 2 reported. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:35:43 GMT)

'Lassie' is Britain's favorite TV pet
LONDON, April 19 (UPI) -- A British survey has found "Lassie" to be the nation's favorite TV pet, it was reported Wednesday. The collie remains a favorite among dog lovers nearly 70 years after British author Eric Knight first wrote the short story "Lassie Come Home," The Scotsman noted. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 23:29:18 GMT)

Hunter decides to turn Idaho cafe's pet turkey Rufus into dinner
(4/19/06 - CULDESAC, ID) - For six months, Rufus the wild turkey beguiled area residents and served as unofficial greeter, pet and tourist attraction at the Jacques Spur Junction Cafe. But someone decided to turn him into dinner on the opening day of turkey hunting season Saturday. (Wed, 19 Apr 2006 23:56:09 GMT)

Choosing the right pet health insurance
Credit envy — or just the anxiety that comes from being at an emergency animal hospital — but when you overhear a fellow pet owner requesting a copy of a bill for insurance purposes, the merits of pet health coverage suddenly become clear. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:14:50 GMT)

Energy Healing for Your Pet
Ruby Room 1743-45 W. Division St. Pet names When you skip the usual cat and dog monikers like Fido and Oscar for more emotionally invested names--take Honey or Sugar Pie--you know your companion's not just a foot-warmer or poop-producer. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 05:16:03 GMT)

Care-A-Van to provide pet services
The Pet Care-A-Van that offers free spay and neuter services to the community has returned this week to Montana Vista, where residents say stray and abandoned animals are a concern. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:07:33 GMT)

First Pet Life Update on Insurance Offering
DALLAS----April 20, 2006--First Pet Life announced today that it is on schedule to complete the final stages of an agreement that will allow First Pet Life to offer its own branded line of pet insurance. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Man assaulted as pet dog attacked
A dog walker is assaulted after asking another owner to restrain his pet in Worcestershire. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:09:50 GMT)

Tamagotchis seek second wave of virtual pet owners
With straps loaded with tamagotchis around their necks, siblings Takumi and Ayaka Mochizuki traveled an hour to a Tokyo store so their virtual pets could interact with a giant tamagotchi that was on tour. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:30:55 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands Announces Continued Penetration of Veterinary and Specialty Pet Markets
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. -- www.petecology.com -- announced today the addition of two new distributors, further establishing its presence in the specialty pet retail and veterinary markets. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:00 GMT)

Pet Idol
HERE is your last chance to enter your pet in our contest with the chance to win some great prizes and prove your pet is the best in our Pet Idol competition. (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:04:19 GMT)

Webquest UK Pet Owner Survey
Southampton based ad agency Leepeckgreenfield is undertaking an online survey on behalf of a client in the pet industry on the cost of the upkeep of our pets.. Thursday 20 April 2006 (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:54:00 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands Announces Continued Penetration of Veterinary and Specialty Pet Markets
announced today the addition of two new distributors,further establishing its presence in the specialty pet retail andveterinary markets. The company will begin shipments this week to 10distribution centers of Webster Veterinary Supply, headquartered inSterling, Massachusetts. Webster Veterinary is the leading distributor ofveterinary supplies to companion-pet veterinary clinics in the (Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:28:54 GMT)

Pet-friendly shelter to be available
Port Charlotte Middle School is being designated as a pet-friendly hurricane shelter. The decision was made Tuesday by a planning committee composed of county officials, animal care professionals and veterinarians, according to Lt. Brian Jones, the assistant director of Animal Control. (Fri, 21 Apr 2006 04:43:19 GMT)

Hunter kills cafe's pet turkey
CULDESAC, Idaho (AP) -- For six months, Rufus the wild turkey beguiled area residents and served as unofficial greeter, pet and tourist attraction at the Jacques Spur Junction Cafe. (Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:27:57 GMT)

Pet of the week
Each Friday the El Paso Times features a pet that needs a home. Each week we spotlight an animal from a different neighborhood shelter. This week's pet is from Animal Rescue League of El Paso, 7256 La Junta in Canutillo. (Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:37:33 GMT)

Owner 'couldn't afford' to feed starving pet
THIS is the painfully-thin condition a pet dog was left in after being neglected by its owner.... IT'S time to polish up your walking boots ready for Wyre's biggest walking event.... (Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:52:39 GMT)

Pet owners warned - fox bait laid in forests
PET owners have been warned to closely supervise their animals around certain Bendigo and Heathcote forest areas as a government fox-baiting program takes place. (Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:59:48 GMT)

Pet Products
All the good food, vitamins and medicines you give your pet can't do their job unless the digestive tract is in proper working order. With natural, organic Pet Superjuice Digestive Aide for dogs, cats and ferrets, you can increase absorption of vitamins and minerals for a healthier pet. (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 05:48:09 GMT)

Pet-grooming service goes to the dogs and cats
Jamocha, a 10-month-old chocolate Labrador from West Linn, indulges Bethany Crouch (left) and Dave Faul as they dry the pooch following a bath inside the Wash 'n Roll mobile pet-grooming service. (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 07:12:07 GMT)

Pet-people blood drive today
Pet-people blood drive today (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 07:23:20 GMT)

Pet pals: When Fido is in need of fresh breath ...
Our pet pals' teeth and gums quickly accumulate tartar, bacteria and stale food. Dental care is an important and often overlooked part of animal husbandry. (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 07:24:03 GMT)

Cougar shot, killed after eating pet cat
LEAVENWORTH -- A cougar that ate a pet cat has been shot and killed a few yards from a resort, fish and wildlife officials said. (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 07:41:16 GMT)

Pet calendar
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: TVAR; Pleasanton farmers market, First and West Angela, Pleasanton; dogs/cats. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: VHS; Pet Extreme, 4400 Arroyo Vista Drive, Livermore; cats/dogs. (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:24:36 GMT)

Readers weigh in on fitness club pet peeves
The one thing I can’t stand when I am working out at my gym is when people allow their children to play on the machines. Even though there are very large, very visible signs that tell parents to be respectful and not allow kids on machines, it doesn’t phase them. The kids are running around wild. (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:21:42 GMT)

Entrepreneurs Capitalize on New Yorkers' Pet Frenzy
NEW YORK-June and Michelle opened up a pet grooming shop five months ago, and all because their dog, a Pekingese, had previously gotten bad haircuts. First they practiced giving haircuts to their d... (Sat, 22 Apr 2006 22:16:28 GMT)

Pet Owners Celebrate Pet Month with Loved Ones On Leashes
It's National Pet Owners Week and dozens celebrated with the City of Lubbock by taking their loved ones on leashes to the Hodges Community Center on Saturday. (Sun, 23 Apr 2006 04:18:11 GMT)

For the love of pets Turnout is heavy for second Great Pet Lovers’ Expo
Bulldogs in tiny leather jackets pranced about on leashes as James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” played over the loudspeaker Saturday at the second annual Great Pet Lovers’ Pet Expo. (Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:14:38 GMT)

Police looking for dogs who attacked woman, killing her pet
LACONIA, N.H. A Laconia (New Hampshire) woman is recovering today after being attacked by two dogs who killed her pet. (Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:35:00 GMT)

Pet Network helps orphaned animals get back on their feet
Full-time Incline residents, second-home owners and visitors from beyond the basin are well-versed that Pet Network is an animal rescue juggernaut on the North Shore. But what they may not know is the lengths the nonprofit will go to rescue and... (Sun, 23 Apr 2006 13:12:43 GMT)

Pet dealers target newfound newt
About 100 newts of a species first identified in 2002 have been caught in Laos by Japanese pet dealers and sold in Japan, to the alarm of researchers who believe the trade could be endangering the existence of the creature. (Sun, 23 Apr 2006 18:44:16 GMT)

6 lawmakers funnel $29M to pet nonprofits
Six Pennsylvania lawmakers have steered almost $29 million in taxpayer money to nonprofit groups controlled, created or fostered by those same politicians. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 04:21:39 GMT)

Pet evacuation needs attention
The Louisiana Legislature is wise to address the issue of pet/service animal evacuations, given the horror stories of humans who died because they refused to leave their pets behind and of those who risked their lives to re-enter ravaged areas in search of beloved pets. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 07:06:25 GMT)

Second rabies case spurs call for pet protection
Metro Animal Control has made its second confirmed report of a rabid skunk in Davidson County this year, the department reported. An unvaccinated family pet had to be put down after contracting rabies from a sick skunk in the Oak Hill area. The skunk tested positive for rabies. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 07:13:53 GMT)

Text us a picture of your pet
Text us a picture of your pet and you could win some great prizes. We are inviting readers to send in a snap of their pet â€“ as part of our new text-a-picture service. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:48:54 GMT)

Oregon couple's pet wallaby is missing, have you seen it?
WALTERVILLE, Ore. - Reports of John and Barbara Theus' missing pet wallaby are popping up like Elvis sightings. He's at the fish hatchery east of Leaburg. No, he's at the Walterville School. Nope. He's at the Cottage Grove High School track. Or in Roseburg. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:23:07 GMT)

Santa Clara County considers upgrading pet "owners" to "guardians"
SAN JOSE, Calif. Don't call them pet owners. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:16:05 GMT)

South Bay Considers New Name For Pet Owners
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Don't call them pet owners. Santa Clara County is considering upgrading the title for residents who have pets to, quote "pet owner-slash-guardian." (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:18:01 GMT)

Santa Clara County pet `owners' may get `guardian' status
Santa Clara County pet owners could move their status up to ``pet guardian'' under a measure being considered at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:40:54 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet Acquires Ironite Products Brand
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.----April 24, 2006--Central Garden & Pet Company today announced that it acquired the rights to the Ironite® Products brand of natural soil supplements and intellectual property for approximately $6 million. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:00:00 GMT)

Local pet health care workshop
The Vernon County fairgrounds in Nevada, will be the site where the University of Missouri Extension, in cooperation with Vernon County 4-H and Wonderful Animals Giving Support are hosting a pet Healthcare Workshop. (Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:59:51 GMT)

Three in four vets tackle pet obesity
Pet obesity is becoming so common that three out of four vets have set up special clinics to deal with the problem, a survey has disclosed. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:32:42 GMT)

Pet 'Owners' May Become Pet 'Guardians'
Santa Clara County is considering changing pet owners into pet owners/guardians. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 02:34:03 GMT)

Taking Care Of Your Pet's Needs Online
How much is man’s best friend really worth? Plenty, at least if you’ve been to the vet recently! Online pet medications may lower the cost, but pet owners beware. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 02:52:54 GMT)

School district weighs pet storm shelter
Palm Beach County school officials have a new plan to appease cries for a pet-friendly storm shelter, but the proposal probably won't please owners who insist on spending the storm in the same building as their dogs and cats. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 04:26:25 GMT)

An adorable Shih-Tzu captivated the hearts of Rapid City Journal readers and nabbed the title of Pet Idol
Bobbie Sue — a tiny silver and white Shih-Tzu — received the most votes in the Rapid City Journal’s Pet Idol competition held recently. Moreover, the 13-year-old petite pooch from Spearfish captured the hearts of many through the contest, her mama, Joan Bockwoldt of Spearfish, said. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 05:06:20 GMT)

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, hello Corrie
Former Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Tim Healy is joining the cast of Coronation Street, soap bosses have confirmed. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:34:49 GMT)

Animal Kingdom: Chandigarh boasts of 'pet heaven'
"I've named him Fanny and I like him. I play with him twice a day. I get everything in the shop for my pet." If you are a pet lover, Chandigarh boasts of the country's biggest and most spacious one-stop shop for pets, aptly named Animal Kingdom. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:56:09 GMT)

GARY BOGUE: Take a moment to verify pet's ID chip is registered
Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. Dear Gary: Some advice regarding pet ID chips. If your pet had an ID chip implanted, check the agency that issued it and supposedly has the vital information. Sometimes it doesn't get registered for reasons unclear to us. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:03:55 GMT)

Council eviction threat over pet lamb
A student faces eviction from her council flat for keeping a pet lamb. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:46:53 GMT)

Passing the pet test
Jen Kamish had a resume that any dog would love. She had 40 years of experience as a pet owner. She had a house with a half-acre, fenced-in yard. And she managed an animal shelter, placing hundreds of dogs into loving homes. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:45:00 GMT)

Auf Wiedersehen Pet star to join Corrie
Former 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet' star Tim Healy is set to join the cast of 'Coronation Street' in the coming months. Healy will play the father of camp barman and factory worker Sean Tully, who returns to visit his son after walking out on him at a funeral 10 years ago. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:25:59 GMT)

Silicon Valley May Now Call Pet Owners 'Pet Guardians'
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Owning pets could become a thing of the past in Silicon Valley. No, cats and dogs aren't being banished from the California high-tech haven. But Santa Clara County, Calif., officials are considering an upgrade in the status of pet owners. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:15:24 GMT)

Silicon Valley May Now Call Pet Owners 'Pet Guardians'
Santa Clara County, Calif., officials are considering an upgrade in the status of pet owners. (Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:39:55 GMT)

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