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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. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:40:03 GMT)

Pet Products
The Pet Zone Lift-n-Aid harness is made for larger dogs experiencing arthritis, hip dysplasia or limited mobility. Designed to support the rib cage, the harness makes it easy to maneuver larger dogs without lifting the entire weight of the pet. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:18:35 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet: Meet Astra, a 2- to 3-year-old fun-loving German Shepherd mix that weighs 68.7 pounds and is full grown. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:20:32 GMT)

Many want pet store cleaned up
Animal advocates want Noahs Ark Pet Store at 1921 N. Eight St. cleaned up. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:08:10 GMT)

Pet memorial service set Sunday
A pet memorial service will be held for deceased pets at 3 p.m. Sunday at Nicolet Memorial Gardens, 2770 Bay Settlement Road. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:12:18 GMT)

City panel mulls tougher pet ordinances
Pet owners would follow stricter confinement regulations and face doubled fines for animals picked up by animal control officers under proposed amendments to Sedalia's ordinances. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:16:31 GMT)

Local Pet Sitting Service Provides the “Purr-fect Solution” for Homeless Animal Adoptions
(PRWEB) September 22, 2006 -- A new Camp Hill business called Home Alone Pet Sitting and Services, also known as H. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Local bank offers benefits to pet lovers
On Friday, Butte Community Bank will introduce a new and exciting program for pets and their owners. The Butte Community Bank Pet Club offers customers the opportunity to add a series of pet oriented services and discounts to their new or existing accounts. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:27:34 GMT)

Read pet stories, see pet photos
Pet stories To read the eight pet stories we've published so far, click here. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:03:46 GMT)

New PET/CT technology at Graham Hospital offers improved cancer diagnosis, treatment
Graham Hospital will offer patients a new diagnostic imaging system known as PET/CT. This hybrid technology combines the strengths of two well-established imaging modalities in one imaging session to more accurately diagnose and locate cancers while increasing patient comfort. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:51:21 GMT)

Adopt-A-Pet CHALK I was found wandering and homeless, and brought to the Shelter
Adopt-A-Pet CHALK I was found wandering and homeless, and brought to the Shelter on May 16th. All I want in this world is to belong to a kind and loving family. After all, I am kind and loving and gentle too. And there’s something else you should know about me...I am deaf. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:14:29 GMT)

Pet of the Week
This de-clawed female cat is available for adoption at the Veterinary Treatment Facility. Several family-friendly pets are available for adoption at the VTF. Every pet adopted will be vaccinated, microchipped, fecal checked, and heartworm or feline leukemia tested. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:37:48 GMT)

Leading pet shop stops selling animals after welfare pressure
The country's second biggest pet retailer has decided to stop selling thousands of live animals, from rabbits to cats and parakeets, amid complaints from welfare campaigners (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:06:13 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, 21 Sep 2006 23:09:26 GMT)

Pet Parade Through East Texas School
We all know dogs are man's best friend, but when it comes to kids, their special pal could be anything from a snake to a pony. That's why today, the Kids' Kaleidascope Preschool hosted their annual Pet Fair. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:12:35 GMT)

Animal Control Hears Proposals on Pet Problems
Euthanisia, pet permits, and leash laws were on the agenda today at an Amarillo Animal Control meeting. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:04:31 GMT)

Solve pet problems with free workshop
LODI - Pet owners frustrated by their animals' behavior can learn to solve the problems at a free workshop offered Monday by the Animal Friends Connection Humane Society. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:12:37 GMT)

Cold season aggravates pet arthritis
As the weather begins to turn chilly, pet arthritis symptoms can appear or worsen. Pet owners should know how to spot the symptoms and learn how to alleviate them. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:49:42 GMT)

Husband and wife starved pet dog
A COUPLE with severe learning difficulties were banned from keeping animals for life after an RSPCA inspector discovered their pet dog in an emaciated state. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:48:56 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands Attends Major Pet Industry Events
Pet Ecology Brands Inc. -- www.petecology.com -- today reports continuing activity in major pet industry trade events, executing its strategic plan for maximum industry exposure. The Company's continuing presence at these events has become the core of its 2nd Half 2006 awareness campaign and its ongoing support of its wholesale distribution network in both retail and veterinary channels. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

FluoroPharma Announces Commencement of Phase I Clinical Trials for CardioPET, a Novel PET Imaging Agent
FluoroPharma Inc. announced commencement of Phase I clinical trials for CardioPET, following institutional review board approval of the proposed studies. The Phase I trial is a single center, open label study, designed to evaluate safety, distribution and dosimetry of CardioPET as a PET tracer for myocardial imaging in healthy subjects. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:32:00 GMT)

Senate details list of pet projects
ALBANY, N.Y. The Republican-led state Senate plans to dole out nearly 58 (m) million dollars in grants for pet projects as part of this year's state budget. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:37:49 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. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 21:18:00 GMT)

Ancient pet cemeteries found in Peru
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian investigators have found a pre-Columbian culture of dog lovers who built pet cemeteries and buried their pooches with warm blankets and treats for the afterlife. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:29:43 GMT)

Ancient Pet Cemeteries Found in Peru
LIMA, Peru -- Peruvian investigators have found a pre-Columbian culture of dog lovers who built pet cemeteries and buried their pooches with warm blankets and treats for the afterlife. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:34:02 GMT)

Ancient Pet Cemeteries Found in Peru
Peruvian investigators have found a pre-Columbian culture of dog lovers who built pet cemeteries and buried their pooches with warm blankets and treats for the afterlife. "These dogs were not sacrificed," anthropologist Sonia Guillen said of the... (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:52:01 GMT)

Ancient pet cemeteries found in Peru
Even in ancient Peru, it seems dogs were a man's best friend. Peruvian investigators have discovered a pre-Columbian culture of dog lovers who built pet cemeteries and buried their pets with warm blankets and even treats for the afterlife. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 02:21:25 GMT)

Study shows ancient Peruvians had pet cemeteries for dogs
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peruvian investigators have discovered a pre-Columbian culture of dog lovers who built pet cemeteries and buried their pets with warm blankets and even treats for the afterlife. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 02:50:48 GMT)

FluoroPharma Announces Commencement Of Phase I Clinical Trials For CardioPET, A Novel PET Imaging Agent
FluoroPharma Inc. announced commencement of Phase I clinical trials for CardioPET, following institutional review board (IRB) approval of the proposed studies. The Phase I trial is a single center, open label study, designed to evaluate safety, distribution and dosimetry of CardioPET as a PET tracer for myocardial imaging in healthy subjects. The study will be led by Dr. [click link for full (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:06:59 GMT)

Local: Pet owner says shop should pay vet bills
NASHUA – Two-pound little Niki, a teacup Chihuahua, was a frisky, happy dog when Joseph Agrusso and Lisa Caterino picked her up at the pet store last Thursday, the couple said. ... - By ASHLEY SMITH Telegraph Staff (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:12:47 GMT)

Workshop for pet owners
LODI - Pet owners frustrated by their animals' behavior can learn to solve the problems at a free workshop offered Monday by the Animal Friends Connection Humane Society. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:12:10 GMT)

Pet Vet: Painkillers for people may kill pets
One of the most common types of emergency calls has something to do with a toxic substance. Sometimes a pet finds a medication and eats it, and sometimes the drug is intentionally given to the animal. A couple of cases recently were the intentional ty ... (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:44:14 GMT)

Governor signs 2 pet-safety bills
Beginning Jan. 1, pet owners who carelessly leave their dog or cat unattended in their vehicle on warm and hot days could face misdemeanor charges, according to legislation approved Friday by Gov. Schwarzenegger. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:02:48 GMT)

Gang set dogs on pet cat
A GANG of four thugs - two of primary school age - set two terrier dogs on to a pet cat. ... A FREAK gust of wind caused a motorbike smash, leaving one rider with a broken collar bone and punct... (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 11:57:50 GMT)

Bark Park Pet Fest
More than 500-hundred people and their pets were out for the Second Annual Bark Park Pet Fest in Myrtle Beach Saturday. The Horry County Humane Society sponsored the event. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:45:51 GMT)

PET CONNECTION PRIMETIME - AUGUST SPECIAL
These were the pets featured in Pet Connection Primetime - August 2006. Remember, Pet Connection will help pay all the adoption fees. He operates out of the Emergency Clinic on Rt. 2 in Latham from 8am-5pm, Monday thru Friday. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:54:47 GMT)

The Blessing Of The Ani-mals And Pet Parade Saturday, September 30, 2006 St.
The Blessing Of The Ani-mals And Pet Parade Saturday, September 30, 2006 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 314 N. Henderson (Across from Kilgore Public Library) Starts in the Church Parking Lot at 10:30 a.m.with the Blessing of the Animals to follow. Trophies and Ribbons will be awarded. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 02:43:00 GMT)

‘Puppy mills’ group’s pet peeve; Society says most store dogs from mass breeders
DOVER — Few things are more irresistible than puppies in pet store windows. With big, sad eyes, pouty faces and unconditional love, it’s no wonder that so many animal lovers shell out big bucks to provide the caged canines with a caring home. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 03:02:44 GMT)

Loving Your Pet to Health CD Series Combats Dramatic Increase of Cancer, Disease in Pets
Southern California based Veterinarian and Intuitive Healer Dr. Anyes Van Volkenburgh is becoming widely known for healing animals that other health professionals believe are too far gone. Her Loving Your Pet to Health CD series offers new solutions to pet owners and their animals. (PRWEB Sep 24, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3VtbS1JbnNlLUZhbHUtSG9yci1JbnNlLVplcm8= (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:05:43 GMT)

An active cat is a happy cat: At seminar, pet experts push training
RACINE - Aloof and independent, lazing in front of a window all day. Sound like a happy cat? Not so, say the pet experts running the Kitty Kindergarten program at Proper Paws University, a pet training business on Eaton Lane. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:19:42 GMT)

A dog's life, upgraded, at luxury pet resorts
Top Dog Country Club is emblematic of one of the most sweeping changes in the boarding kennel industry in decades, said James Krack, founder and executive director of the American Boarding Kennels Association, in Colorado Springs. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:47:31 GMT)

Ancient Pet Cemeteries Found in Peru
LIMA, Peru -- Even in ancient Peru, it seems dogs were a man's best friend. Peruvian investigators have discovered a pre-Columbian culture of dog lovers who built pet cemeteries and buried their pets with warm blankets and even treats for the afterlife. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:59:06 GMT)

Going to the dogs:State oversight of pet stores is limited
While customers can take a big hit to their wallets when purchasing a pet-store puppy, some people believe it's the animal that pays the highest price - sometimes as much as its life. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:00:33 GMT)

FLY LITTLE PET
AHAMSTER that travelled 450 miles to join his owner on a golfing trip has been renamed Stuart Little after the daring movie mouse. Kingsley Moyle, 41, couldn't believe it when pet Fudge crept out of his golfing bag while playing golf at Auchterarder, Perthshire. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:52:12 GMT)

Money spent on pet burial could be put to better use
Re: Pet's final resting place, story, Sept. 17. I find it downright obscene that our culture has reached a point where folks are spending large sums to bury an animal. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:31:06 GMT)

FLY LITTLE PET
A HAMSTER that travelled 450 miles to join his owner on a golfing trip has been renamed Stuart Little after the daring movie mouse. Kingsley Moyle, 41, couldn't believe it when pet Fudge crept out of his golfing bag while playing golf at Auchterarder, Perthshire. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:04:08 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Canton, Michigan
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 Canton, Michigan to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 50th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now service over 900 cities and towns throughout (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Visalia to have annual pet parade
Clown suits, jungle attire and hotdog outfits may be some of the possible costumes worn by dogs and their owners Saturday as they strut down Main Street during the second annual Dog Daze of Summer Pet Parade and Doggie Carnival. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:07:19 GMT)

Ancient Pet Cemeteries Found in Peru
Study Shows Ancient Peruvians Had Pet Cemeteries, Buried Pooches With Blankets and Treats (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:49:39 GMT)

DVD Reviews: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and When Nature Calls Deluxe Double Feature
The peak of Jim Carrey’s career, in my mind, has always been the period of 1994-1995. In that span, he starred in Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, Batman Forever , and the two Ace Ventura movies ( Pet Detective & When Nature Calls ). Yes, he’s had later movies that have grossed more at the box office ( Liar Liar, The Grinch, Bruce Almighty ), but his popularity was never higher on such a consistent (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:21:01 GMT)

Pet First Aid class set for Oct. 16
The American Red Cross is offering its newest class, Pet First Aid, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at St. John Lutheran Church in Williston. The cost of the class is $25 and includes a Pet First Aid handbook. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:14:51 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Canton, Michigan
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 Canton,Michigan to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services.This new franchise marks the 50th FETCH! Pet Care location that, inaggregate, now service over 900 cities and towns throughout (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:53:20 GMT)

Pet Shop Boys to Tour
Pet Shop Boys to Tour The band's 23-city North American tour is their first in four years. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:56:19 GMT)

New pet products prove an odd mix
Spoiling your pet rotten - with the latest fashion designs, entertainment gizmos, treat flavors or after-bath scents - has gone from raised eyebrows and thoughts of the crazy pet lady, to beyond socially acceptable. Pampering your pet is now considered derigueur, avant-garde, cool and hot. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:47:04 GMT)

Ancient Pet Cemeteries Found in Peru
(AP) -- Even in ancient Peru, it seems dogs were a man's best friend. Peruvian investigators have discovered a pre-Columbian culture of dog lovers who built pet cemeteries and buried their pets with warm blankets and even treats for the afterlife. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:01:41 GMT)

Police: Man Tries To Steal $900 Cat From Pet Store
Police say a man who tried to steal a $900 kitten from a north Columbus pet store is now behind bars. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:53:33 GMT)

Pet Adoption Clinic Set Today, Sunday at Petco
By Grand Forks Herald, N.D. Sep. 23--A Pet Adoption clinic will be held at Petco in Grand Forks today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The free fund-raising event will feature animals from the Humane Society of Polk County, Crookston. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:09:38 GMT)

See spot! Cleaning up those pesky pet problems
Everyone loves to bring a new puppy or kitten into the family. But a young pet requires lots of training, especially when it comes to housebreaking. Damage from pet stains can vary, depending on the makeup of the pet's diet, age, health, sex and reproductive cycles. If left unattended, pet urine can damage carpet. The moisture can weaken the carpet's layers and result in separation of the backing (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:39:05 GMT)

Low-costproceduresfor your pet
As the cost of living appears to rise on a regular basis, sometimes well-meaning pet owners can't find it within their budget to have their pets altered or up to date on vaccinations. What they might not know is that help can be just a phone call or click away. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:32:26 GMT)

Oxygen masks pet project
EASTON | Family pets now have a better chance of surviving a fire thanks to the Easton Fire Department's recent acquisition of pet oxygen masks. The masks, which were donated by the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, are designed specifically to fit over the snout of a dog or cat. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:16:22 GMT)

Pet Therapy Day introduces canines
Vendors filled the grounds of the Community Arts Center in Johnstown on Saturday, at the second annual Pet Therapy Day, benefiting Conemaugh Health Systems Pets for Healing program. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:17:20 GMT)

Pet cat shot in Rockland
ROCKLAND (Sep 26): The city's animal control officer is investigating the apparent shooting of a pet cat on Sunday in a wooded area off Glenwood Avenue. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:20:44 GMT)

Info not to be sneezed at in pet allergy book
You adopt a pet, then learn you're allergic. Talk about intense conflicts. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:08:06 GMT)

'Pet-sterpieces' offered in sale
Some of the animals at the Pet Adoption Network have coated their paws and painted their own artwork for the general public. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:36:36 GMT)

New law targets careless pet owners
Beginning Jan. 1, people who leave their pet unattended in a vehicle on a hot day, even with the windows slightly open, could face misdemeanor charges. Last week, Gov. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:56:57 GMT)

Userplane Deployment Makes Dogster and Catster Largest Online Pet Destinations to Offer Built-in IM and Chat
LOS ANGELES----Userplane , a premier communication platform for online communities and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AOL, today announced that Dogster and sister-site Catster have become the largest pet destinations to roll out real-time, one-to-one instant messaging and audio/video chat. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:45:00 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. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:07:51 GMT)

Spot Shot, PETCO to Sponsor WE Pet Series
WE tv announced two advertisers for its new original pet-related series. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:51:08 GMT)

AAA recognizes Austin's pet-friendliness
Austin is gaining a reputation for being a pet friendly city, especially for travelers. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:06:37 GMT)

Dallas among most pet-friendly cities, survey says
Dallas ranks among the top 10 most pet-friendly cities for travelers according to a AAA guide book. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:31:30 GMT)

Man plans to feed placenta to pet lizards
BRISBANE, Australia - An Australian man who says "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin shaped his love for reptiles said Tuesday he plans to feed the placenta from his newborn son to his pet goannas to bring the family closer to lizards. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:56:50 GMT)

'Pet Pause' Puppy Stolen!
An animal that was featured just last week on our Pet Pause segment has been stolen, animal shelter employees say. VIDEO (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 19:07:06 GMT)

Readers respond: 22 pet peeves about air travel
22 pet peeves about air travel: Readers' respond: Observations, disagreements & explanations. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:42:33 GMT)

Dad plans to feed placenta to pet lizards
An Australian man plans to feed the placenta from his newborn son to his pet goannas to bring the family closer to the lizards. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:13:08 GMT)

Animal lover plans to feed newborn son's placenta to his pet lizards
(9/26/06 - BRISBANE, Australia) - An Australian man who says "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin shaped his love for reptiles said Tuesday he plans to feed the placenta from his newborn son to his pet goannas to bring the family closer to lizards. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:18:23 GMT)

Bangkok Airport, Thaksin's Pet Project, Will Open Without Him
Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- When Thailand's junta ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from power last week they also robbed him of the chance to preside over tomorrow's opening of his pet project, Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:20:29 GMT)

Pet photo contest
The International Pet Owners Club will award more than $10,000 in cash and prizes in the 2006 fall cutest pet photo contest. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:30:32 GMT)

Landscaper comes to rescue; cleans up old pet cemetery
An out-of-town landscaper took matters into his own hands after he read a story in The Sun Chronicle about a weed-infested historic pet cemetery in the middle Raymond Drive that hadn't seen a maintenance crew in years. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:31:31 GMT)

Owning a pet means being responsible
This is in reply to the original letter from Jennifer Watts, of Boles Acres, and from Harold G. Zenner about the dog shot in Boles Acres. I would like to know when pet owners will take responsibility for the pets they choose to have. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:07:01 GMT)

Police say pet pit bull attacked woman, dog
A James City man got a court summons after police said his pet pit bull attacked an 84-year-old woman and her miniature pinscher Sunday. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:02:25 GMT)

This is Category: PET & PLASTIC BOTTLES Following are the News Items published under this Category.
GRAHAM Packaging Co, leading US producer of PET beer bottles, has been named 2005 Supplier of the Year by the Miller Brewing Co. The award, initiated in 1988, is given to o ne vendor each year. Graham Packaging had previously won a Miller Brewing’s Partners in Excellence award. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:24:02 GMT)

PETCO's 'Paws Across America' to Promote Pet Wellness
October is National Pet Wellness month, as designated by the American Veterinary Medical Association. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

Be Your Own PET name new drummer...
Teenage Nashville rockers Be Your Own PET have revealed the replacement for former drummer Jamin Orral. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:16:15 GMT)

Virtual pet craze moves to mobile
It's a dog's life Not content with friends and work colleagues interrupting you with calls and texts? Or maybe you work alone and have no friends? In either case, what you need is a virtual pet to look after, and what better place to find one than on your mobile.… (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:28:37 GMT)

Pet Owners Warned About Contagious Disease
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego pet owners are being warned that their four-legged friends could be at risk for a highly contagious disease. According to the North County Humane Society, there has been an increase in the number of canine parvo cases. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:41:26 GMT)

Audio from Medialink: Adopting a Pet Can Mean a Longer Life in Human (or Dog) Years
----Pet lovers of all ages like to talk about the love and companionship their furry friend provides. But, did you know pets can be just what the doctor ordered for seniors when it comes to keeping them healthy and happy? (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:47:00 GMT)

Best Pet Supplies Store
PetSmart encourages people to bring in their pets, and considering how many dogs there are in the stores at one time, they are remarkably well-behaved, treating the outing as an opportunity to make new acquaintances and explore the latest pet-care products. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:06:14 GMT)

Possible Arson At Exotic Pet Store In Cambridge
Fire investigators are looking into a possible arson fire at a pet store in Cambridge that may have been started by an animal rights group or activist on Wednesday. More Local News (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:08:44 GMT)

Coping with the loss of a pet
Grieving is an important process when a pet passes. The Humane Society of the United States offers a few suggestions for coping with the loss: (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:21:43 GMT)

It's a weekend made for pet lovers
Montgomery is the place to be for pet lovers this weekend as humane societies in the tri-county area entertain and inform the public while raising money for shelters. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:17:46 GMT)

Many options available to find lost pet
Question: When my pet goes missing, who do I call? Answer: The Hawaiian Humane Society is Oahu's official pet lost-and-found center. Last year alone, the Society reunited more than 4,000 animals with their families. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:11:06 GMT)

Fire At Pet Store Called 'Animal Terrorism'
Fire officials are investigating an overnight fire at a local pet store that they are calling a possible act of "animal terrorism." (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:18:59 GMT)

Arson Suspected in Cambridge Pet Store Fire
Boston (WBZ Newsroom) -- Firefighters say a fire at a Cambridge pet store that killed dozens of animals was set intentionally. The fire started sometime after 10 p.m. at Boston Tropical Fish and Reptiles on the Monsignor O'Brien Highway. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:58:36 GMT)

Pet store touts 'pet aroma therapy'
MARLBOROUGH - A pet store in this city, "Pets Gone Healthy," is determined to improve the lives of cats and dogs with organic, "natural" diet food and homeopathic remedies. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:14:32 GMT)

Several animals killed in pet store fire; arson suspected
(Cambridge, MASS - AP) - Fire investigators are trying to determine whether a blaze that killed several animals in a Cambridge pet store was deliberately set. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:27:16 GMT)

Firefighters Struggle With Snakes In Pet Shop Fire
Arson is suspected in a fire that gutted an exotic pet store in Cambridge late Wednesday night, killing dozens of animals. Firefighters struggled with live and loose snakes while they put out the fire. Some were wrapped around their legs. More Massachusetts News More Animal Stories (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:53:45 GMT)

Several animals killed in pet store fire; arson suspected
A blaze in a Cambridge pet store killed several animals last night. Fire investigators are trying to determine whether the blaze was deliberately set. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:05:37 GMT)

Annual Pet Extravaganza is Sunday at Riverview Park
LOCKPORT — Riverview Park in Woodward Township will turn into a giant animal fair Sunday afternoon for the annual Pet Extravaganza, sponsored by the Clinton County SPCA. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:52:30 GMT)

Thanks for Pet Parade help
The Richford Farmers’ Market Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the following businesses and individuals who made this year’s Blue Seal Day “Pet Parade” a huge success: the managers, staff and spouses at Blue Seal Feeds, Inc.; Ronnie Sheltra who emceed the event; Paul Field and Paul Adamczak; the four judges – John Cornell, Arnold Ruch, Clint Holmes and Hank Albarelli; Tom Goss and (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:19:50 GMT)

Event features pet blessing
FLORENCE -- A Pet Fest fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Hopeful Lutheran Church, 6530 Hopeful Church Road, Florence. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:21:05 GMT)

New, Greener PET
As a rule beverage marketers looking to bring eco-friendly PET containers to the market have been limited by the expense, availability and performance shortcomings of recycled PET (RPET) resins, but an innovation from PTP Plastic Technologies & Products (Prague, Czech Republic) just might make truly "green" PET a reality. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:36:19 GMT)

Man Baffled By Theft Of Pet Python
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. -- Westmoreland County police said they're searching for a thief, but not your typical one. Todd Sharon, 33, of Youngwood, reported to police that someone stole his pet pyton. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 19:42:09 GMT)

Pet Panel to Focus Effort on Curbing Feral Cat Population
The movement to curb the county's pet overpopulation will also direct efforts toward spaying and neutering feral cats with a target date in January. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 22:13:24 GMT)

Pet cat shot, another missing near Palo Alto Airport
One Palo Alto company's pet cat was shot last week and another has been missing since mid-September, which has their owners wondering who is responsible. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 22:55:42 GMT)

Several Animals Killed In Pet Store Fire; Arson Suspected
Fire investigators are trying to determine whether a blaze that killed several animals in a Cambridge, Massachusetts pet store was deliberately set. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 22:59:13 GMT)

Pet Owners Warned About Wild Mushrooms
CHICAGO -- There was a warning on Thursday to pet owners from the state's animal poison control center, NBC5 reported. The recent wet weather produced a bumper crop of mushrooms that pose a health threat to dogs or other pets that eat them. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:10:52 GMT)

`Animal Terror' Eyed in Pet Store Blaze
By O'RYAN JOHNSON An exotic pet shop in Cambridge that peddles fish, snakes and lizards was burned out last night in a possible act of environmental terrorism, the Cambridge fire chief said. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:11:15 GMT)

Pet shop blaze deliberately set, fire officials say
A fire that killed more than two-dozen exotic snakes, frogs, fish, and other reptiles in a Cambridge pet shop Wednesday night was deliberately set, perhaps by the person who spray-painted the message ``No more exploitation of animals" on the store front, fire officials said yesterday. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:37:13 GMT)

Several Animals Killed In Pet Store Fire; Arson Suspected
The state fire marshal's office says a blaze that killed more than 2 dozen animals at a Cambridge pet shop was arson. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:53:09 GMT)

Pet of the Week
This female mixed-breed puppy is available for adoption at the Veterinary Treatment Facility. Several family-friendly pets are available for adoption at the VTF. Every pet adopted will be vaccinated, microchipped, fecal checked, and heartworm or feline leukemia tested. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:03:30 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet OKs issue of up to 100M shares
Central Garden & Pet Co. shareholders have approved the issuance of up to 100 million shares of nonvoting Class A common stock, the company announced late Thursday. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:37:51 GMT)

Albuquerque gets high marks for pet-friendly lodgings
Albuquerque has been named one of the most accommodating cities in the country for travelers with pets, based on the number of pet-friendly lodgings in the latest edition of "Traveling with your Pet: The AAA PetBook," put out by the American Automobile Association. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:46:48 GMT)

Pet calendar
GENERAL AIREDALES 2 ZINFANDELS: A benefit wine tasting for the Humane Society for Companion Animals. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $55-$65. RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-730-6008. ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY EVENTS: Pet loss support group. 7 p.m. Mon. Free. Benefit book sale. $5 Thu., other days free. 6-9 p.m. Thu.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. next Sat. 845 N. Meadow Lane, Golden (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 19:38:45 GMT)

Pet lovers turn out to watch animal parade
Trixy was taking her first appearance in the Comal County Fair pet parade completely in stride. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 05:04:52 GMT)

Pet Products
This lightweight pet carrier from Sherpa's Pet Trading Co. is designed for pets up to 16 pounds. It has a mesh side entry door, side windows and panels for ventilation, and an adjustable over-the-shoulder strap that converts to a backpack strap. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 05:51:36 GMT)

Pet rents allow animal lovers to hold on to friends
Want a luxury apartment and have a pet? That used to be a challenge, but not anymore — at least not for folks willing to pay extra. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:04:21 GMT)

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