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The Pet PlacePleasing folks for 40 years. HOLDENGROOMING at 196 CAMPBELL STREET
The Pet PlacePleasing folks for 40 years. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:32:28 GMT)

Pet pigs create stink in posh neighborhood
LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 12 (UPI) -- Nearly 250 residents of a wealthy Chicago-area neighborhood want the city to evict three pet pigs they claim foul the air. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:53:45 GMT)

Speedzapper Visits With Pet Owners
We've seen the loss and the sorrow in a pet owner's eyes. "They took somebody I love... somebody that was part of the family." We've heard the stories and the claims of speeders ruining lives. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:40:18 GMT)

The Pet Buddy: Does It Work?
Does your pet leap tall couches in a single bound when they see or hear a vacuum cleaner? My dog, Willis, does! That is when the Pet Buddy might come in handy. It is a vacuum but a pet brush vacuum. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:24:59 GMT)

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Pinnacle Vodka In New, Blue-Hued PET Bottle
White Rock Distilleries has introduced its Pinnacle Vodka brand in a 1.75L sized translucent blue PET bottle from Amcor PET Packaging. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:50:37 GMT)

Kids need to be ready before taking on a pet
Having a pet is a dream for many kids. And finally Mom and Dad have agreed. But just because you can get a pet doesn’t mean you should. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 07:09:15 GMT)

Big reward for tiny lost pet
The front space in a row of pictures along Connie Sheetz's mantle is reserved for a framed portrait of Faithful, her missing Yorkshire terrier. Sheetz, 48, of Johnsburg, regards her lost dog more as a family member than a pet, which is part of the reason she is offering $10,000 for his return. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 07:26:25 GMT)

Warm-weather precautions could save your pet's life
Traveling: If you have to take your pet somewhere, bring fresh cold water. Never leave a pet alone in a vehicle even with the windows open. Exercise: Do not force your pet to exercise in hot, humid weather. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:02:21 GMT)

Museum needs pet photos
George Eastman House is looking for pet photos. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:59:33 GMT)

SPCA Plans To Charge Pet Store Owner
After hundreds of reptiles were seized from a Lockport pet shop, the SPCA now says the owner will be charged with animal cruelty. Click Video to see Claudine Ewing's report. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:12:41 GMT)

What’s your pet preference?
Children bring their animals to the Polk City Library pet show and then vote on their favorites (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:18:59 GMT)

Monroeville board grants variances for pet hospital, restaurant
The Monroeville zoning board granted variances last week for a pet hospital and a restaurant. Roger and Jane Oster asked for five variances to extend their pet hospital and parking lot several feet past set-back lines on the sides and rear of the property. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:02:38 GMT)

Attention Pet Lovers and Owners, There is Finally an Alternative for Pets to the Restrictive "Lamp Shade Collar" When
(PRWEB) July 13, 2006 -- Lyn Townshend, founder and owner of Best Buddy™ Pet Products, Inc. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Dad warns of pet theft
A CAMBUSLANG dad is urging dog owners to be on their guard after his own family pet was taken last week. William Esplin, of Drumsagard Village, wants people to be extra vigilant when out walking their dog after he had to pay £500 to get his family’s beloved pet back. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:53:29 GMT)

Vote For The Cutest Pet
To view a larger version of any photo, click on the individual thumnail. You must completely fill out the form below and check the button next to the picture of the pet you are voting for to make your vote count. Uncompleted forms will not be submitted. ONLY ONE VOTE PER PERSON WILL BE COUNTED. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:47:33 GMT)

PET VALU 2Locations to Serve You Better! 520 Riddell Rd. Unit G New Sobeys Mall
PET VALU® 2Locations to Serve You Better! 520 Riddell Rd. Unit G New Sobey’s Mall 519.943.0844 50 Fourth Ave. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:14:19 GMT)

Adopt-A-Pet BUDDY is looking for a home with no young children under six as
Adopt-A-Pet BUDDY is looking for a home with no young children under six as he is very excitable and is big enough to knock them over. Buddy came in as a stray, but we think he is a Bouvier cross. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:44:19 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet Expands Major League Baseball Partnerships
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.----July 13, 2006--Central Garden & Pet Company today announced new partnerships with Major League Baseball's New York Mets, Atlanta Braves and the Seattle Mariners, and renewed agreements with the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:45:00 GMT)

Warnings About Pet Parasites
A warning to pet owners. The Center for Disease Control and Companion Animal Parasite Council report up to 3 million people could become infected by pet parasites this year. Today, we spoke with a veterinarian, who shares the simple preventative steps that can keep parasites from spreading. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:24:59 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. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 05:19:08 GMT)

Pet firm creates 100 jobs
Up To 100 jobs are being created by pet supplies chain Pets At Home with the expansion of its North Staffordshire distribution centre. The Cheshire-based firm is investing £2.6 million to extend its 152sq ft warehouse at Trentham Lakes to 270sq ... (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:29:10 GMT)

Pet Ecology Holds Initial Meeting of Veterinarian Advisory Board
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. -- www.petecology.com -- announced that the first full meeting of its Veterinarian Advisory Board was held in Dallas, Texas on June 23, 2006. The meeting with the five veterinarian advisors centered upon a review of additional Company products that are presently being readied for launch, and the proper method to distribute those products to the vet marketplace. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

Orange Pop a pet that stands out in a crowd
FENTON - Jennifer Barton doesn't use a leash when she takes her pet for a walk. She doesn't need to: Orange Pop never strays far from his owner. Why would he? After all, she feeds him well, making sure he gets his fill of tasty rats. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:04:46 GMT)

Petco Buyout Offer Obscures Challenges Facing Pet Stocks
Petco investors got a nice surprise this morning when the company announced that it has agreed to a $1.8 billion buyout offer from a pair of private equity firms. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:46:00 GMT)

Myers' Petco Goes Private Again
Pet supplies retail chain sees shares shoot up Friday. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:45:09 GMT)

Prison term for pet firm fraudster
A former employee of Pets at Home, the fast-growing pet retailer, has been sentenced to three years in jail, after pleading guilty to defrauding the company. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:33:55 GMT)

St John's to focus more on pet therapy for psychiatry and rehabilitative patients
St John's National Academy of Health Sciences plans to focus on pet therapy to treat psychosomatic and physiologically affected patients. In this connection, St. John's is now in the process of increasing the number of pets, including Emu and turkeys, at its dedicated facility in Bangalore. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 02:41:35 GMT)

Cocaine Abuse And Receptor Levels: PET Imaging Confirms Link
Using positron emission tomography (PET), researchers have established a firm connection between a particular brain chemistry trait and the tendency of an individual to abuse cocaine and possibly become addicted, suggesting potential treatment options. [click link for full article] (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:04:29 GMT)

New Spanish Fork law changes pet limits
Dakota, Jackson Brown, Kachin and Kokopelli are safe in a kennel. The dogs never left their owners, Gary and Ginger Fenton. A new law in Spanish Fork allowed the Fentons, who own two more dogs than the city pet limit, to have four dogs with the purchase of a residential kennel license.. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 07:15:24 GMT)

Pet Calendar
SATURDAY ADOPTIONS 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: TVAR; Pleasanton farmers market, First and West Angela, Pleasanton; dogs/cats. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: TVAR; Pet Extreme, 4500 Arroyo Vista Drive, Livermore; cats/dogs. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:10:03 GMT)

Thugs kill children's pet rabbit
Four youngsters have been left heartbroken after sick thugs broke into their home and killed their pet bunny. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:54:39 GMT)

Pet graves scandal reveals Bay Areas devotion to pets
Every Sunday for years now, two couples travel to Bubbling Well Pet Memorial Park in Napa Valley to sit by the graves of their dead rabbits and dog. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 14:10:27 GMT)

Petco Animal Supplies Inc. Sold For $1.8 Billion
Petco Animal Supplies Inc., a San Diego-based pet supply retailer, announced Friday that it has agreed to be acquired for about $1.8 billion by two private equity investment firms. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 15:20:05 GMT)

Pet News
The following shelters are urgently seeking foster homes for cats/kittens. Contact the number listed next to the shelter's name. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:44:28 GMT)

PHOTO: PET OF THE WEEK
TOO CUTE FOR WORDS Ú This female Beagle mix puppy is about 8 or 9 weeks old. She will be available for adoption at the Lauderdale County Animal Control on Monday. There is a $15 adoption charge and the pet must be examined by a veterinarian within two days. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:45:15 GMT)

Hotel guests' pet peeves: From crazy Internet charges to out-of-control clocks
I blinked at the bill for Internet use I got at the business center in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington last month. I'd been online for a total of 22 minutes, and printed out 10 pages of text. The charge: $43.55. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 07:03:21 GMT)

Pick a kennel that minimizes pet's stress
When Dr. Joel Kaye boarded his dachshund, Oscar, the dog would come home from the kennel wagging his tail, freshly bathed, and dragging a potholder. The man who ran the facility joked that the pet had made the oven mitt ``in an arts-and-craft project." (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:12:06 GMT)

Grieving Dog Owner Holds Vet Protest
A grieving dog owner organized a weekend protest against a veterinarian he blames for the misdiagnosis and death of a pet dog after a Problem Solvers investigation last week. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:11:59 GMT)

Pet laws hard to enforce; Personal rights, limits can slow investigations
DOWNSTATE - For more than four years, Therese Pryor of Dover could not sit outside of her home on a breezy day without being bothered by the putrid odor of cat feces and kitty litter wafting from her neighbor's residence. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 22:27:45 GMT)

Officials work out pet plans
State and local officials have begun setting up Louisiana ’s new pet evacuation plan, required by a new law enacted to avoid problems that erupted when Hurricane Katrina struck last year. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 03:57:26 GMT)

Hiring manager shares pet peeves
We recently hired a new administrative assistant, and it brought to mind some things you might want to review with your readers. 1. We scoured the résumés and applications for typos, because accuracy in proofreading is important in our business. Very few applicants passed this test. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 05:03:42 GMT)

PetsitUSA.com Adds New eCards Designed Especially for Pet Owners and People who Work in the Pet Care Industry
PetsitUSA.com adds new eCards designed especially for pet owners and people who work in the pet care industry. (PRWEB Jul 17, 2006) (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:09:25 GMT)

PET PUTS DIVA IN THE SHADE
POP diva Mariah Carey has famously pampered her pet pooch in the past - but has it now got his its minder? (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:39:18 GMT)

Emergency pet care course offered
Pet owners will have another chance to learn how to provide emergency care for their animals later this week. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:09:55 GMT)

Dealing with death of a pet no easy matter
Every Sunday for years now, two couples travel to Bubbling Well Pet Memorial Park in the Napa Valley to sit by the graves of their dearly departed — several rabbits and a dog. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:42:08 GMT)

Online Dating For Pet Lovers On The Rise
In matters of love, pets can be relationship breakers or makers. The Web is crawling with specialized online dating services for single pet owners seeking love. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:02:15 GMT)

PET Imaging Confirms Link Between Receptor Levels And Cocaine Abuse
Using positron emission tomography (PET), researchers have established a firm connection between a particular brain chemistry trait and the tendency of an individual to abuse cocaine and possibly become addicted, suggesting potential treatment options. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:14:49 GMT)

Puppies Stolen From Pet Grooming Salon
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The owner of a pet grooming salon in Mandarin is missing two puppies. The puppies were stolen out of the Posh Paws Grooming Salon. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:09:12 GMT)

The pet dilemmas
Hawai'i pet owners have plenty of questions about handling their pets. Steven May should be just the guy to answer them. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:25:23 GMT)

Lack of dog parks has pet owners howling
Angry pet owners say if dogs could talk, they would bark this refrain: "No taxation without recreation." Consider it a small-scale Boston Tea Party with a canine twist. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:54:00 GMT)

Tom D'Antoni: Another Bush Pet Goat Moment
We have just witnessed yet another "Pet Goat" moment in the sad history of the Bush presidency. Another one of the many we have suffered through. The first one of such moments was, of course, when he did not act when informed of the airliner hitting the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and continued reading the now-famous book. There have been many others we have not seen, but the most (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:02:57 GMT)

Pet Valu announces new 5-year credit agreement with Bank of Montreal and Harris N.A., as well as long-term debt
Pet Valu, Inc. announced today that its principal affiliates, including Pet Valu Canada Inc. and Pet Valu International Inc., have entered into a new credit agreement with Bank of Montreal and Harris N.A. , thereby enabling the Company to, among other things, pursue debt retirement and corporate growth initiatives. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:52:00 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Baltimore, Maryland
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 two new locations in Maryland -- Baltimore's North and West regions -- to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 45th FETCH! Pet Care operation that, in aggregate, now services (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:03:00 GMT)

Pet Adoption Event
Best Friend Dog & Animal Adoption is sponsoring a Pet Adoption Day on Sunday, July 30th from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. This event will take place at the Mill which is located at 347 Lincoln Avenue East, Cranford. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:06:09 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Baltimore, Maryland
to provide area residentswith unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 45thFETCH! Pet Care operation that, in aggregate, now services over 700 citiesand towns throughout Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, NewYork, and Pennsylvania. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:28:54 GMT)

State hopes pet evacuations will save lives
Saving lives by saving pets -- that's the idea behind the state's new pet-evacuation plan. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:17:36 GMT)

Pet evac volunteers sought
Seven weeks into hurricane season, animal groups are looking for volunteers who will help with pet evacuations in the event of an emergency. BATON ROUGE - Seven weeks into hurricane season, animal groups are looking for volunteers who will help with pet evacuations in the event of an emergency. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:40:40 GMT)

Groups seek volunteers for pet evacuation
BATON ROUGE - Seven weeks into hurricane season, animal groups are looking for volunteers who will help with pet evacuations in the event of an emergency. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:57:19 GMT)

Something fishy: Bonita pet store finds 2,000 fish poisoned by cleanser
Something fishy was going on at a Bonita Springs pet store Friday. Animal Safari, 3300 Bonita Beach Road, lost 2,000 fish when someone poured household cleaner into fish tanks. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:25:06 GMT)

China enters dog-eat-dog pet industry
SHENZHEN - With China's fast economic development, more affluent urban residents now have the money and leisure time for pets. As a result, a thriving pet market has emerged and is growing fast, attracting investors at home and abroad. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:25:44 GMT)

Bethel Holdings, Inc. Announces Change of Name to Direct Pet Health Holdings, Inc.
DALLAS----July 18, 2006--Bethel Holdings, Inc. of Dallas, TX has registered a company name change with the State of Nevada. As of June 23, 2006, Bethel Holdings, Inc. will be known exclusively as Direct Pet Health Holdings, Inc. . (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:05:00 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. Received First Order From Japan Distributor
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. -- www.petecology.com -- announced the receipt of its first distributor order from Japan. The Company recently received its first order from Ansol Inc., a major Japanese pet products distributor, established in 1993, that distributes to 1,000 pet retailers throughout Japan. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

Pet owners have choice on pets’ rabies vaccination
Iberia Parish veterinarians will start giving pet owners a choice of whether they want to vaccinate their pets for rabies either every year or every three years. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:41:30 GMT)

County 4-H Pet Show is held
The Fulton County 4-H Pet Show was held on Wednesday evening, July 12th, at the Extension Office in Lewistown. Twenty-nine pets were exhibited. Best of Show for Cat Care went to Nichole Cattron with her cat, Dexter. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:06:41 GMT)

Pa. Woman Mauled by Pet Wolf Dogs
A Westmoreland County woman has been killed by her pet hybrid wolves that she kept in a pen in her backyard. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:38:12 GMT)

Woman Killed By Pet Hybrid Wolves
GREENSBURG, Pa. -- A Westmoreland County woman has been killed by her pet hybrid wolves that she kept in a pen in her backyard. The county coroner said 50-year-old Sandra Piovesan, of Salem Township, Ore., was alive when she was attacked and she bled to death. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:01:48 GMT)

Woman Killed By Pet Hybrid Wolves
GREENSBURG, Pa. -- A Westmoreland County woman has been killed by her pet hybrid wolves that she kept in a pen in her back yard. The county coroner said 50-year-old Sandra Piovesan, of Salem Township, Ore., was alive when she was attacked and she bled to death. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:25:13 GMT)

Pa. woman killed by pet wolf-dogs
GREENSBURG, Pa. - A woman bled to death after being attacked by pet hybrid wolves that she kept in her backyard, authorities said. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:15:47 GMT)

Record Review: Pet Shop Boys, 'Fundamental'
The future's dark and the past is fading from view on the Pet Shop Boys' moving new album. (Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:14:52 GMT)

AWL offers tips for pet behaviors
The Animal Welfare League has tip sheets for more than 40 problem pet behaviors. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 02:56:49 GMT)

Pet Allergies And Food Choices
By reading food labels and making nutritious choices for their dogs, "pet parents" can help ensure that their canine companions enjoy longer, healthier and allergy-free lives. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 04:02:30 GMT)

Thousands of fish killed in Bonita pet store
Deputies are on the lookout for a fish killer after 30 fish tanks were poisoned at a Bonita Springs pet store which left more than 2,000 fish dead. The owner of the pet store thinks the culprit could be a former employee out for revenge. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 04:12:06 GMT)

Pa. woman killed by pet wolf-dogs
GREENSBURG, Pa. - A woman bled to death after being attacked by pet hybrid wolves that she kept in her backyard, authorities said. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:18:46 GMT)

Woman killed by pet hybrid wolves
GREENSBURG -- A woman bled to death after being attacked by pet hybrid wolves that she kept in her backyard, authorities said. Sandra L. Piovesan, 50, of Salem Township, suffered extensive injuries to her extremities and the lower portion of her torso, said Westmoreland County Deputy Coroner Chris O'Leath. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 07:08:31 GMT)

PET recycling rates increase across EU
19/07/2006 - European post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) collection recycling rates reached 796,000 tonnes in 2005, a 15.1 per cent increase over the previous year, according to a trade association. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:37:38 GMT)

Holy gator! Pet is no crock
A Wisconsin reptile has `GOD' on its side. Experts say the markings look authentic, but any meaning is strictly in the eye of the beholder Michael Wilk was tossing back a few beers with friends when he saw God on the side of his 4-foot-long pet alligator. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:18:51 GMT)

Pet Wolf-Dogs Attack, Kill Pa. Woman
GREENSBURG, Pa. -- A Westmoreland County woman has been killed by her pet hybrid wolves that she kept in a pen in her backyard. The county coroner said Sandra Piovesan, 50, of Salem Township was alive when she was attacked and she bled to death. The death was ruled an accident. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:59:49 GMT)

Tropical Pet Shop sells pets; advice is gratis
The Tropical Pet Shop is more like a fish school than a shop because the owner, Jeannie Hopp, takes pride in educating her customers about proper pet care. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:31:57 GMT)

UDPATE: Society accepting entries for pet photo contest
A pro-animal organization is accepting entries for its 4th Annual Pet Photo Contest through Aug. 12. The contest is designed to get amateur photographers to shoot photos of their pets, according to the the Brownsville Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:43:42 GMT)

Poll: More Women Opting for a Pet Than a Husband
An online poll released Sunday night by DogCatRadio.com, shows more women would rather have a pet than a husband. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:37:00 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. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:16:51 GMT)

Pet 'gator literally has God on its side
SALEM, July 19 (UPI) -- A pet alligator in Wisconsin literally has GOD on its side after the three capital letters appeared on its side scales as it recovered from malnutrition. (Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:24:30 GMT)

HES, Brock Pet Adoption Center Launch Getting To Zero Initiative
The Humane Educational Society and the Margaret Brock Pet Adoption Center announced a Getting to Zero initiative. Guy Bilyeu, executive director of HES and MBPAC, said, “It is a joint campaign. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:18:30 GMT)

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Let's Pet Together
No butts about it Fido's street skills (butt-sniffing, public peeing) have put him on the social fast track. Brush up your own flirting tactics at Let's Pet Together for people and pooches. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:11:47 GMT)

Pet Supplies at PetSmart
Meet Single Pet Owners Free to register. Meet and date beautiful single pet owners. Find a new way to meet new single pet owners. Free to view photo, audio and video's of Singles Pet Owners in the USA. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:14:45 GMT)

Hoax caller targets pet shop
ANIMAL welfare officials have been bombarded with false complaints against an Edinburgh pet shop owner. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:06:11 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. Receives Initial Orders From Three Large Distributors Covering the East and West Coasts of the
Pet Ecology Brands Inc. -- www.petecology.com -- announced today that is has received three initial orders from distributors servicing the specialty pet retail and veterinarian professional markets. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

Pet Python Swallows Electric Blanket
An Idaho pet python gets a lot more than he can chew when he goes after a rabbit and also swallows an electric blanket. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:54:12 GMT)

Largest Pet Insurer Releases Top 10 Reasons Pets Taken to the Veterinarian
For the second year in a row, urinary tract infection was the top medical condition that cat owners filed medical claims for in 2005 to Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. , according to a recent review of policyholder claims. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:41:00 GMT)

44 pet food jobs lost
Almost 20 per cent of the workforce at one of Blayney's major employers will be cut by the end of next month. Forty four jobs at the Nestle Purina pet food factory have been slashed due to a downturn in the Japanese export market. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:55:35 GMT)

Pet parasites spread to humans
PEORIA -- As many as three million people in the United States could get parasites from their pets this year. CAPC estimates less than half of pet owners actually bring their pets to the veterinarian. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:50:20 GMT)

Assault on pet ordinance fails
ALBUQUERQUE -- The effort to overturn Albuquerque's new pet ordinance has failed for lack of signatures. Today was the day the group that was gathering petition signatures had to submit their petition to the city clerk. (Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:39:01 GMT)

Contest looking for best pet pictures
A pro-animal organization is accepting entries for its fourth annual Pet Photo Contest through Aug. 12. Entries for the fund-raiser that will help get needy animals will be taken at the Sunrise Mall’s customer service. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:16:22 GMT)

Free Online Service, PixelPetz.com, Aims to Personalize Pet Industry
New free website, PixelPetz.com, brings new meaning to "try before you buy" with "meet before you hit the street" approach to the pet industry. (PRWEB Jul 21, 2006) (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:10:06 GMT)

Pet alligator seems heaven-sent
Herpetology Michael Wilk was tossing back a few beers with friends when he saw God on the side of his 4-foot-long pet alligator. The white markings popped out against a backdrop of black scales to form the letters G-O-D. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:46:35 GMT)

Pet Shop Boys at the Orpheum
TICKETS ON SALE British pop duo the Pet Shop Boys are coming to town for their first live performance here since 1991. Tickets for the Oct. 28 gig at the Orpheum Theatre are $71.50 and $41.50 and will go on sale at noon Monday through Ticketmaster. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:17:53 GMT)

TAIWAN'S FIRST PET MARKET TO OPEN JULY 29
Taipei, July 21 (CNA) A pet market -- the first of its kind in Taiwan -- is set to open July 29 in Taipei City, officials said Friday. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:21:19 GMT)

When a beloved pet dies, it can be hard to let go
Every Sunday for years now, two couples travel to Bubbling Well Pet Memorial Park in Napa Valley to sit by the graves of their dearly departed — several rabbits and a dog. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:02:38 GMT)

SKIES FAIRLY PET-FRIENDLY
Pet owners who worry about shipping Fido in the belly of an aircraft might want to chew on this. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:09:27 GMT)

Adopt-A-Pet JASMINE may be 11 years old in age but she has a whole lot of energy.
Adopt-A-Pet JASMINE may be 11 years old in age but she has a whole lot of energy. Jasmine is very sweet and needs an active family with no other dogs. She is good with kids and needs a home who will love her for the next few years of her lovely life. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:44:19 GMT)

Skeeter Foundation Launches "How Does Your Pet Make You Smile?" Nationwide Photo Contest
How does your pet make you smile? That's what the Skeeter Foundation wants to see! The Skeeter Foundation, whose primary mission is to support its goal of "Prescribe Pets not Pills" philosophy, today announced its first contest of many to follow celebrating how our pets make us well. The first contest is "How my Pet Makes Me Smile." The foundation invites all pet owners in the U.S.A. to submit (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:20:00 GMT)

Challenge to pet ordinance falls short
City Councilor Sally Mayer said it's time to move on now that two petitions against her and the pet ordinance she sponsored have failed. "This passed with the votes of six councilors, and it was signed by the mayor. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:07:21 GMT)

PET OXYGEN MASKS
WESTERLY - Dr. Herbert Nieburg has counseled many people through the loss of a pet and experienced such grief firsthand. Now he hopes to spare others such pain. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:14:19 GMT)

Is Your Pet a Cutie-Pie or a Cheeky Chap? ; THEN SEND US THEIR PICTURES!
THERE are few things cuter than a picture of your favourite pet. Pictures like the ones on this page. Hearts are melted by dogs gazing into the camera with pleading eyes or cuddly kittens playing. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:47:25 GMT)

Pet Shop Owner Accused of Selling Sick Dogs in Court
Sick puppies, upset customers and legal trouble. Jesse's Pet Shop of McAllen is now the focus of an investigation launched by the Texas attorney general's office. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 19:11:01 GMT)

Pet Parade Basics:
The Pet Parade will turn 77 on Aug. 19 when kids of all ages take to the streets of downtown Olympia decked out in costumes, with animals in tow and their hearts filled with excitement and joy. Pet Parade is free and has drawn more than 1,000 kids and pets for decades. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:33:20 GMT)

Skeeter Foundation Launches "How Does Your Pet Make You Smile?" Nationwide Photo Contest
illustrating how their pet makes a positive impact on their life, bymaking them smile. The contest website is www.skeeterspals.org (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:28:55 GMT)

Heat Wave Prompts Warnings for Pet Owners
During the current heat wave, pet owners are being cautioned again not to leave animals in parked cars, or even in backyards without water. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:06:06 GMT)

PET SHOP BOYS | FUNDAMENTAL
If there is just one cell in your body that’s soft for the Pet Shop Boys, you’ll eat this new record right up—and that soft little cell will thank you. After the trainwreck that Erasure steered into my earholes last year, I simply wasn’t prepared for another queen-sized comeback letdown. (Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:14:26 GMT)

Lockport Pet Store owner turns things around on SPCA
Lockport Pet Store owner turns things around on SPCA (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 01:05:07 GMT)

Let your walls go to the dogs with pet portraits
Design Notes column: Pamper your pet during the dog days of summer. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:06:36 GMT)

Judge Orders Pet Shop Owner to Shutdown
Sick puppies, upset customers and legal trouble...a year and a half after the customers of a McAllen pet store began complaining of buying dying puppies the store has been shutdown. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 01:56:31 GMT)

After shaping pet project, it's time to go
Eckerd Youth Alternatives' CEO says that moving on after almost eight years at the helm was a tough decision. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 05:15:58 GMT)

TRANSPORT TIPS: Make moving day easier for your pet
Moving is hard on you and the children, and change can be difficult on pets. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:32:09 GMT)

PET PROJECT
Prompted by the specter of thousands of pets lost during Hurricane Katrina and by the lure of a bargain, hundreds of people brought their four-legged loved ones to the Lower Garden District on Saturday to be outfitted, courtesy of the Louisiana SPCA, with devices that can bring lost pets home. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:41:14 GMT)

Pet in need of a home
When freshmen head off to college next month, a daring few may sneak pets into dorms -- a cuddly cat, perhaps, to be hidden from the authorities. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 08:54:25 GMT)

Pet briefs
The Adoption Trail began July 15 at all participating organizations. The Adoption Trail is a collaborative effort between 13 animal welfare organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties to increase the overall adoption rates of homeless animals by 20 percent in one year. (Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:10:15 GMT)

Treats, eats and squeaks: Products made fun and hardy can fit into any pet household
Dirt. It’s everywhere, every day, looking to be swept and mopped away. It’s doggy paw dirt and it happens every walk and every potty break. And there’s an answer to the dirty issue of crummy paws. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:03:04 GMT)

Pet of the Week
Pet of the week at the Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, is Wayne, a black and white male in Pen L-6. All shots are current. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:03:14 GMT)

Who will be Top Dog in annual city pet show?
MILLVILLE -- Dressed in formal attire area pets will be competing for the chance to be named "Top Dog" during this year's annual pet show at Corson Park Wednesday. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:50:05 GMT)

Pet briefs
Come by the "Ruff-Ruff" Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21 and 22 at the Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St. This community upscale rummage sale will help raise funds for special needs and medical funds for the animals in the area. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:13:48 GMT)

Pet Products
You announce your baby's birth, and send out invitations for a birthday party. Why not for your baby dog? Tiny Prints is the place to find engraved and personalized announcements and invitations for your adorable pooch in 20 designs. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:14:08 GMT)

Just Launched, Website for Cherish My Pet, who Offers Quality Pet Products
Cherish My Pet launches speciality products for the health, safety and welfare of beloved pets. Our website reflects our devotion to animals. We stress the importance of safety issues and the dangers of not implementing them. (PRWEB Jul 24, 2006) (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:07:55 GMT)

`God' sighted on pet alligator
Michael Wilk was tossing back a few beers with friends when he saw God on the side of his 4-foot-long pet alligator. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:15:02 GMT)

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