Pet News Jun 2007

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Benefits of Pet Hugs
Pet therapy can help people dealing with a range of life issues. Whether it's an abused child, a patient overcoming surgery or an elderly individual looking for companionship, pets have tremendous healing powers that, in some cases, cannot be matched by human interaction. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:38:19 GMT)

Humane Society Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Pet Store
PEMBROKE PINES, FL (AP) -- The U.S. Humane Society has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Pembroke Pines pet store, alleging the owners sold sick animals with genetic diseases without telling customers. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:29:15 GMT)

Animal Samaritans SPCA to hold pet first aid and CPR class
Animal owners, sitters and trainers can learn pet first aid and CPR techniques as part of an upcoming class sponsored by the Animal Samaritans SPCA. The class will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Animal Services Building, located at 72-050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:17:05 GMT)

Woman killed in attack by pet dog
Authorities say a 63-year-old Connersville woman was attacked and killed by her pet dog. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:31:10 GMT)

Panasonic Launches Online Video Resource For Pet Lovers
SECAUCUS, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announced the launch of SeeMyPetCam.com - an online community and resource for pet lovers to share and watch their "furry friend" videos, communicate with other animal lovers, and view pet articles, advice and even animals available for adoption. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:39:58 GMT)

Panasonic Launches Online Video Resource For Pet Lovers
Panasonic today announced the launch of SeeMyPetCam.com - an online community and resource for pet lovers to share and watch their "furry friend" videos, communicate with other animal lovers, and view pet articles, advice and even animals available for adoption. According to the 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, more than 63 percent of U.S. households own a pet, and Panasonic highlights ... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:05:35 GMT)

Lawsuit Filed Against Pet Store
The Humane Society of the U.S. has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Pembroke Pines pet store, alleging the owners sold sick animals without telling customers. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:11:46 GMT)

Food drive helps animal shelters replace tainted pet chow
Animal shelters in the St. Louis area that lost food in recent recalls are getting help in a drive organized by a local pet magazine. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:38:42 GMT)

Pet Friendly Travel
Have you ever thought about taking your pet with you on your vacation but don't know how to plan accordingly and where to stay? Nicole Hockin from hotels.com says there are several pet friendly places to stay this summer that your pets will love as much as you will. Pets are definitely part of the family and you don't have to leave them behind when you take your vacation, Nicole says. To travel ... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:50:05 GMT)

Pet spot
Jun 19, 2007 — ANIMAL RESCUE'S PET OF THE WEEK is Charlie Brown, a sweet dog who was found along a back road in the Shrewsbury area. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:02:58 GMT)

Daily Share Buy-Back Notice (PET.AX, 00731275, 20070620)
mktsens (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:48:13 GMT)

Neighbors upset over plans for pet crematorium
A Flagstaff neighborhood is in disbelief over a resident’s bizarre business plan. It's not over a strange paint color or a messy front yard. Instead, it's one man's desire to build a pet crematorium. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:27:06 GMT)

Consumer Reports Examines Pet Health Insurance Policies
Taking care of pets can be big business, and Consumer Reports recently took a look at the $230 million pet health insurance business. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:21:03 GMT)

Lee County school board approves pet friendly shelters
The Lee County School Board makes a move board member Bob Chilmonik says he wanted to see happen a long time ago. Tuesday night, the board approved two schools as pet friendly shelters. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:27:20 GMT)

Online Pet Shop and Pet Product Supplier Parcel Pets Wins Prestigious Award
Online pet shop Parcel Pets -- a pet product and supply store -- continues to break new ground. Not satisfied with being the first UK- based pet supplies Web site to offer free online Veterinary advice, Parcel Pets has now created another first. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Pet Owners Learn How To Protect Pets From Disease Risks
Pets, like people, are frequently exposed to a variety of organisms that can cause disease or illness. Now, a new educational campaign is helping pet owners understand their pet's disease risks and, most importantly, what to do to protect them. [click link for full article] (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:16:51 GMT)

Exio Document Management System Installed at Premier PET Imaging of Tamarac
NORTH MIAMI, Fla.----Circa Design Company announced today that it has installed its Exio Document Management System at Premier PET Imaging of Tamarac, the newest addition to the Broward County medical community. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

County denies backyard pet crematorium
Coconino County supervisors unanimously denied a proposal for a pet crematorium south of Flagstaff on Tuesday night, saying they thought the business was a good idea, but planned for the wrong location. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:49:42 GMT)

Exio Document Management System Installed at Premier PET Imaging of Tamarac
Circa Design Company announced today that it has installed its Exio Document Management System at Premier PET Imaging of Tamarac, the newest addition to the Broward County medical community. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:25:08 GMT)

High-dollar dog stolen from Cool Springs pet store
FRANKLIN - A small dog was allegedly stolen from a pet store in Cool Springs last week. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:28:40 GMT)

High-dollar dog stolen from Cool Springs pet store
FRANKLIN - A small dog was allegedly stolen from a pet store in Cool Springs last week. Franklin Police are looking into what they believe is a series of animal thefts from Pass Pets, a shop in the CoolSprings Galleria mall. On June 13, a male Shih Tzu, valued at $1,194 was taken. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:29:54 GMT)

‘Fainting goats’ grow from boy’s pet to business
Eric Derossett, 16, received his first fainting goat, Ruby, for Christmas a few years ago. But what started for Derossett as a pet grew into a hobby and is now a part-time business. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:56:25 GMT)

Pet owner says breed is vilified
Two Clinton pit bull owners are asking Central Huron council and the Clinton-area community to look beyond the stereotypes when it comes to their pet. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:08:27 GMT)

'Extra' Exposed - Pet Problems for Dayna
Dayna experienced a loss in her family last night when Radar, her pet golden retriever, accidentally ate a stuffed fish. See Dayna's suprising reaction as well as her past with dead pets. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:59:18 GMT)

Featured Pet: Dixie
Dixie is something of a poser, at least for photos. Usually Featured Pet animals are somewhat hard to follow with a camera. They are excited to be out on the lawn, running around, sniffing and, um, leaving their mark here and there. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:45:28 GMT)

Pet of the Week
This week's Pet of the Week is Bullit. He is a friendly, Shepherd-mix breed and is approximately a year old. He is a medium-size dog and is neutered and ready to go to his new home. If you are interested in adopting Bullit, please contact Lenora at (918) 225-2140. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:46:44 GMT)

Owner Loses First Ruling Over Fate of Pet Monkey
Armani, the pet capuchin monkey whose fate has drawn national attention, won't be returning to his Rockville home, at least for now. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:07:36 GMT)

Daily Share Buy-Back Notice (PET.AX, 00731761, 20070621)
mktsens (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:11:48 GMT)

How to read pet food labels
Do you ever spend time in the grocery store reading packaging labels to make better choices on what to feed your family? Pet food packages contain valuable information that can help you make the same choices for your pet. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:56:06 GMT)

Hill’s Pet Nutrition plans Emporia plant
Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced Wednesday that it would build a new plant in Emporia, generating 100 manufacturing jobs for Lyon County. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:10:09 GMT)

Pet-adoption event slated
SAYREVILLE — SAYREVILLE PET ADOPTION Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Paws and Stripes Forever Open House and Adoption Event from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:34:19 GMT)

'Stupid Pet Tricks' tryouts Saturday
Does your non-human loved one crave 15 minutes of fame? Then make sure you take him or her Saturday to Princeton, the site of the latest round of "Stupid Pet Tricks" auditions for "The Late Show with David Letterman. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:10:37 GMT)

Teachers: your top 10 pet hates
Piles of paperwork. Parents who know it all. Cheeky kids. And heads who lock themselves away. The responses you gave when we (tentatively) asked what it is about the job that you hate ranged from the nuclear to mild protest. Susan Young asks a panel for strategies to overcome your top 10 pet hates. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:32:26 GMT)

Sidel opens PET machine plant in Malaysia
21/06/2007 - Sidel has opened a new production plant in Malaysia this week to produce polyethylene terephthalate ( PET) bottle blow moulding machines. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:58:17 GMT)

Hill's Pet Nutrition to build new plant in Emporia
Associated Press - June 21, 2007 8:24 AM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Hill's Pet Nutrition is building a new 300,000-square-foot plant in Emporia. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:30:56 GMT)

Hill’s to build new pet food plant in Emporia
TOPEKA Hill’s Pet Nutrition plans to build a new pet food manufacturing plant in Emporia, the company announced Wednesday. Hill’s plans to start construction on the new $100 million plant early next year and begin production in 2009. More than 100 people will be employed in the Emporia plant. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:31:18 GMT)

Sassy Britches - Pet Of The Week Winner!
This week's Pet of the Week winner is Sassy Britches, sent by Harriet Turner from Augusta, GA (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:03:27 GMT)

House Panel OKs $153M in Pet Projects
House panel approves millions in pet projects for 377 'earmarks' in lawmakers' home districts. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:53:43 GMT)

House panel OKs $153M in pet projects
The House Appropriations Committee Thursday approved $153 million in pet projects, rewarding both powerful and not-so-powerful lawmakers alike with 377 cherished "earmarks" for their home districts. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:12:09 GMT)

House passes millions in pet projects
The House Appropriations Committee Thursday approved $153 million in pet projects, rewarding both powerful and not-so-powerful lawmakers alike with 377 cherished "earmarks" for (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:32:51 GMT)

Panel OKs $153M in Congressional Pet Projects
House Panel Approves $153M in Pet Projects, Giving Lawmakers Earmarks for Home Districts (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:52:51 GMT)

Hit the road with your pet!
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) believes in keeping the man-animal bond strong by offering their passengers a chance to take their pet along while travelling. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:40:19 GMT)

Pet Heaven Memorial Park Turns to Automation to Better Serve Pet Owners
MIAMI----Pet Heaven Memorial Park, of Miami, one of the nation's largest pet crematories, is turning to automation to achieve greater efficiency in its mobile operations and in serving pet owners. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:46:00 GMT)

Convenience Still a Top Dog in Pet Food Packaging
Cited by more than four-fifths of pet owners surveyed, convenience still trumps most other factors influencing pet care product purchases, according to Pet Food Packaging and Convenience Trends, a new report from Packaged Facts. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:14:00 GMT)

N.C. GOP lawmaker get pet project approval
Associated Press - June 21, 2007 5:25 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Appropriations Committee has approved $153 million in pet projects, including funds for a western North Carolina... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:44:52 GMT)

Pet subjects
Celia Haddon answers your pet-related queries. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:20:58 GMT)

Man Pretends To Be Cop To Find Missing Pet
Thursday afternoon, an Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 5 days in jail for pretending to be a police officer. He says he's investigating the disappearance of his pet, and thought he would get to the bottom of the case if he took on the identity of an officer. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:50:04 GMT)

Pet grooming on wheels
WINSTON-SALEM -- A Triad business is taking pampering your pet down a whole new road, literally. Barkley Manor, a mobile pet spa, is making the rounds around the Twin City, offering grooming services to residents for their furry friends. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:08:32 GMT)

Rude pet owners nix license campaign
Many Bozeman residents don't know their cats and dogs must be licensed - and some pet owners don't want to talk about it. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:40:29 GMT)

Pet CPR class in Thousand Palms teaches lifesaving techniques
THOUSAND PALMS - Maureen Maloney spent half of her day Thursday in a pet CPR class. Maloney was one of 11 students in the class, which covered topics such as breathing techniques, disaster-preparedness and bandaging wounds. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:28:14 GMT)

Pet rescue centre calls for help
A PET rescue centre near Fair Oak is looking in the direction of animal-loving businesses to help it complete its new building. St Francis Animal Welfare, which is in Mortimer's Lane, needs tens of thousands of pounds in order to finish the project. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:48:23 GMT)

Pet Parade set June 28
EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Public Library's Pet Parade will be held 10:30 a.m. June 28. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:32:25 GMT)

Pet Parade set for July 7
All animals are welcome to participate in the Pet Parade to be held on Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m. at the Whale Park in Boothbay Harbor. The Pet Parade is held in conjunction with "Boothbay in Bloom" events hosted by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:31:02 GMT)

2 Ind. lawmakers advance pet projects
WASHINGTON -- The House Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved $153 million in pet projects, rewarding both powerful and not-so-powerful lawmakers alike -- including two from Indiana -- with 377 cherished "earmarks" for their home districts. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:42:43 GMT)

Pets looking for good homes When Lorna Udholm, owner of the Second Home Pet Resort, started taking in strays, she ...
When Lorna Udholm, owner of the Second Home Pet Resort, started taking in strays, she didn’t imagine that when the time came to give them up, it would be a little heartbreaking. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:56:07 GMT)

Don't forget important step to protect your pet
Most pet owners know it's best to have your dog or cat micro-chipped, so that if he ever runs away or is lost the chip tells his finder where he belongs. But many are forgetting one critical step. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:32:07 GMT)

Pet Therapy
Two dogs are undergoing training to become pet therapy animals at Ingham Regional Medical Center. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:10:26 GMT)

Pet lovers attend first annual Paws for a Cause
There is no doubt that seeing a cute pet can put a smile on almost anyone's face, and the first annual Paws for a Cause did just that. The Mental Health Foundation held the event at the Empire State Plaza. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:08:25 GMT)

pet calendar
Tell pet-lover Mary Lendzion about your pet events. Call 313-222-2144; e-mail mlendzion@freepress.com; fax 313-222-5985, or write Mary Lendzion, Detroit Free Press, 600 W. Fort, 48226. Visit www.freep.com/calendar to see even more pet events. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:19:18 GMT)

Earmarks: Revealing Pet Project Spending
Congressional earmarks -- the money Congress spends on pet projects and why Bay Area lawmakers are so reluctant to reveal theirs. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:52:41 GMT)

Pet-adoption event today
SAYREVILLE — SAYREVILLE PET ADOPTION Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Paws and Stripes Forever Open House and Adoption Event from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. today. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:33:20 GMT)

Pack your pet properly
Make flying a little easier for your pet by planning ahead. SuNae Martz is a 10-year-old jetsetter who's crisscrossed the globe more than once. The catch: SuNae is a dog -- a fluffy white coton de tulear, to be exact. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:50:02 GMT)

PetSmart Charities' 3 Millionth Pet Adoption Gets a Leg Up on Pet Overpopulation
WHAT: A celebratory event will mark a major milestone in the effort to end pet euthanasia in North America -- the 3 million lives saved to date -- and laud the work of more than 3,000 animal welfare agency partners. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:58:38 GMT)

How to know when your pet's time is running out
A friend recently got the worst news a pet owner can get. His longtime companion was ill, very ill and would likely die within a month. There is nothing to be done. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:06:21 GMT)

Pet owners beware
A valley woman sees not one, but two of her dogs get attacked by coyotes. FOX 10's Sabra Gertsch reports that this pet owner has a warning for ... Fire investigators say some kids playing with matches started a brush fire that destroyed several homes and a trailer on Thursday. FOX 10's Tammy... (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:45:33 GMT)

Cathy M. Rosenthal: How do you help dogs sold to pet stores?
Dear Cathy: Last week, I called a classified ad for a Pekingese dog, and the woman said she had already sold them to a pet store because she couldn't sell them herself. I asked her if she sold the little one in the middle of the picture and she said, oh yes, he had a hernia. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:34:58 GMT)

Protestors picket at south-side pet store
Representatives from several local animal groups carried pickets today in front of Pet Warehouse on Independence Avenue. Signs that read "Boycott Pet Warehouse" and "Pet Warehouse's 'Private Breeders' = Puppy Mills" brought constant honks and thumbs up from passing vehicles. Organizer Cheri Crane, of Republic, said the protestors were opposing the sale of puppies that have purchased from large ... (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:09:52 GMT)

Neighbors prevent pet crematory from opening
Reporter: Marianne Lyles New Media Producer: Rachel Beavin An Evansville neighborhood has prevented a pet crematory from opening. The zoning board of appeals denied a proposal from Titzer Funeral Home (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 02:06:55 GMT)

PET CALENDAR
What: Dogapawlooza. Who: Grateful Goldens Rescue of the Low Country and Low Country Golden Retriever Rescue. When: Noon-until, today. Where: Gold Bug Island, Coleman Boulevard near Ben Sawyer Bridge. Details: Sponsored by Dog Daze @ Pet Vet, the event includes music fr... (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:05:32 GMT)

Puttin' on the (pet) style
Pet primping is expanding to new proportions. There are tankinis for dogs, holiday costumes for cats, and "spa" products under a brand name you'd best not type into your Internet browser at work. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:40:41 GMT)

Bellingham woman is accredited pet sitter
Bobbie Ruth Langley, a Bellingham pet sitter who owns The Placid Pet Inc., has become a PSI accredited pet sitter, according to an announcement from Pet Sitters International. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:02:48 GMT)

To pet or not to pet
While Jim and Mary Nagy were enjoying a charming holiday in India to celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary last November, they stopped for a photo with some New Delhi snake charmers. Although the two invited them to pet the cobras, the Allentown couple, as James Joyce might say, ''very gratefully, with grateful appreciation, with sincere appreciative gratitude, in appreciatively grateful ... (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:50:24 GMT)

Protesters gather outside pet store
Representatives from several local animal groups carried pickets Saturday in front of Pet Warehouse on Independence Avenue. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:01:53 GMT)

From food to pet sitters, local Web site has the answers
Looking for a pet sitter, good Chinese food or a reputable dry cleaner? (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:23:29 GMT)

Happy endings found at pet-adoption event
SAYREVILLE — Sprite was feral and scared of everyone when he arrived at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center two years ago. Now the orange and white cat roams freely around the shelter, purring and rubbing up against anyone who walks by. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:24:22 GMT)

Game reviews: 'Pet Vet 3D' and 'Sims 2: Pets'
'Sims 2: Pets' for Wii a better bet than the PC-only 'Pet Vet 3D.' (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:10:42 GMT)

PALO ALTO / Pet owners howling mad over neuter bill / Hearing lasts 5 hours as they object to proposed legislation to ...
The Legislature is barking up the wrong tree by suggesting that California dogs and cats be spayed and neutered, hundreds of impassioned pet owners told State Sen. Joe Simitian in Palo Alto on Saturday. Some 300 distraught pet owners packed Palo Alto... (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:01:47 GMT)

Summer pet care
Resident and visiting pet owners: look out for your pets! High volume summer traffic on Block Island brings increased risks for pets, but accidents can be avoided by using extra care. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:37:57 GMT)

Game reviews: 'Pet Vet 3D' and 'Sims 2: Pets'
'Sims 2: Pets' for Wii a better bet than the PC-only 'Pet Vet 3D.' (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:38:09 GMT)

Treasure Valley Fire Crews Now Carry Pet Oxygen Masks
Your pet's life may be saved by a new oxygen mask now at every fire station in the Treasure Valley. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:51:17 GMT)

Daily Share Buy-Back Notice (PET.AX, 00732548, 20070625)
mktsens (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:09:57 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet: Shotgun is a 5-years-young German shorthaired pointer. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 06:29:04 GMT)

Horror as pet savaged in street
A STRAY Rottweiler launched a savage attack on a Coventry woman's pet dog in front of dozens of horrified onlookers. The dog sprang without warning. It clamped its huge jaws on to the neck of the whippet and dragged it down. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 06:49:55 GMT)

Luxury Pet Pavilion Debuts in New York City
From A-list celebrities to high-end boutique stores, luxury pet products are becoming the hottest trend in the pet industry. In an effort to introduce the latest luxury pet fashion, accessories and furniture to consumers and businesses alike, Pawniquely Yours is proud to announce the world's first traveling trade show for luxury pet products titled, "Luxury Pet Pavilion." The Luxury Pet Pavilion ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:22:32 GMT)

Embrace Pet Insurance Founder Launches Consumer Resource Website; Is Pet Insurance Just for Senior Pets?
Four questions for a pet insurance expert, who busts myths with launch of new company. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RW1wdC1UaGlyLUhvcnItQ291cC1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:32:25 GMT)

Reminder - PetSmart Charities' 3 Millionth Pet Adoption Gets a Leg Up on Pet Overpopulation
WHAT: A celebratory event will mark a major milestone in the effort to end pet euthanasia in North America -- the 3 million lives saved to date -- and laud the work of more than 3,000 animal welfare agency partners. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:34:00 GMT)

Robotic System is suited for PET blow-molded bottle handling.
Robotic SUBTA (Stand Up Bottle Take Away) enables in-line automated PET bottle handling and unloading for coating, leak checking, case packing, and bulk palletizing. For larger mold machines, it uses FANUC M-6iB or M-16iB robot. System grabs and sets bottles on conveyor standing up, acting as takeaway unit. With ability to handle any mold configuration (single/double row), product uses angled ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:02:28 GMT)

Pamper your pet with in-home specialty services
Deliveries of premium pet food, stylish doggie do's done in your home, veterinarian house calls and someone to feed and walk your pet while you're (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:20:00 GMT)

PetSmart Charities Announces 3 Millionth Pet Adoption
A celebratory event held Saturday for the three millionth pet adopted through PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers marked a major milestone in the effort to end pet euthanasia in North America. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:03:49 GMT)

Mauled victim denies she tried to pet pit bull
The Roswell woman who was severely injured in a pit bull attack while taking a morning stroll last Friday has denied the dog owner's account that she tried to pet the dog before it attacked her. "She's afraid of dogs," said Jenny Lim, the daughter-in-law of the victim, Lan Khanh Trinh, who remains hospitalized. "She said she'd never do such a thing. People are trying to put the blame on her." ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:15:00 GMT)

State bans common pet store turtle
TALLAHASSEE — Beginning July 1, people no longer may purchase red-eared sliders — common pet store turtles. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:06:12 GMT)

New Pet Store Accused of Buying from Puppy Mill
The Fox Valley Humane Association plans to protest a pet store before it opens this week. The owner says he's being unfairly targeted. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:25:39 GMT)

Dog Owner Fights For Pet Protection
ORANGE PARK, FL -- Leaving pets tied up outside for more than three hours could soon be a thing of the past. Betty Rammon, who owns a pet sitting business, will ask the Clay County Commission for an ordinance to make it illegal to leave pets tethered for more than three hours without supervision. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:30:32 GMT)

State bans common pet store turtle
TALLAHASSEE — Beginning July 1, people no longer may purchase red-eared sliders, which are a common pet store turtles. A new rule passed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission prohibits selling the species. However, anyone who already has a red-eared slider may keep it, under the new rule. Red-eared sliders already in captivity will not be allowed to breed, so any offspring will ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:00:59 GMT)

Animal shelter: “We are not a pet motel!”
Right now, Hillsborough County Animal Services is overwhelmed by abandoned pets. Shelter officials blame people who don’t want to hire a pet sitter when they leave on vacation. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:24:03 GMT)

Lycoming County SPCA 2008 Pawtraits Pet Calendar contest winners announced
The Lycoming County Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ first ever pet calendar contest winners were announced at the second annual Pet Expo on June 3. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:03:09 GMT)

Stephens Co. Humane Society approves of Lawton pet ordinance
Duncan_The Stephens County Humane Society is dedicated to rescuing and placing cats and dogs in loving homes. And it's a full time job. But they've been even busier lately with the new pet ordinance in Lawton. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:24:27 GMT)

Pet Supplies Plus moves to new facility
CLARKS SUMMIT — Business is good for Pet Supplies Plus. So good, in fact, that by the end of the year the business will move out of its house-turned-office building on South Abington Road and into a new facility being built on State Street. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:18:58 GMT)

Animal Lovers Overcome Pet Allergies with Environmental Control
In the past, the best advice for pet owners with allergies was to get rid of their pets. But now they can conquer their allergies with new environmental control technologies like Allergy Armor Ultra bedding, the Pet Machine air purifier, and the Dyson DC17 Animal vacuum cleaner. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT)

Advice for pet ownership
So, you've finally decided that the time is right to invite a furry, four-legged friend into your family. Before you do, please consider the advice of Dr. Jennifer Stone, veterinarian at the Champaign County Humane Society who teaches at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. A little forethought and planning will help make pet ownership a rewarding experience for ... (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:25:20 GMT)

Diamond Pet Foods Plans to Honor Dogs Who Do Good Work
While summer officially arrived only days ago, Diamond Pet Foods, a leading manufacturer of super-premium pet foods, is already making plans to celebrate Labor Day. The pet food manufacturer is seeking nominations for its second annual "Labor Dog" contest, which will recognize working dogs that make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Animal Lovers Overcome Pet Allergies With Environmental Control
ATLANTA, Ga., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- In the past, the best advice for pet owners with allergies was to get rid of their pets. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:31:37 GMT)

Is Poison Pet Food Still A Threat?
Is Poison Pet Food Still A Threat? ASK A SPECIALIST: I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECENT PET FOOD RECALL. WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME? (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:32:36 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. CEO, Ralph Steckel, Addresses Shareholders After the Company's Annual Meeting
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. (www.petecology.com) President and CEO Ralph Steckel commented on the Company's annual meeting with shareholders, "The shareholder vote resulted in an overwhelming affirmation of a new Board and granting of authority to effect a reverse stock split when deemed appropriate. Within the proxy vote 99% of those constituting the required quorum voted in favor of the new Board ... (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. CEO, Ralph Steckel, Addresses Shareholders After the Company's Annual Meeting
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PECB) (www.petecology.com) President and CEO Ralph Steckel commented on the Company's annual meeting with shareholders, "The shareholder vote resulted in an overwhelming affirmation of a new Board and granting of authority to effect a reverse stock split when deemed appropriate. Within the proxy vote 99% of those constituting the required quorum voted in ... (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:47:12 GMT)

Session June 26th: Pet Projects could Possibly Face More Scrutiny
Pork projects at the State Capitol, like the ones we've been reporting on, could come under more scrutiny next year. There's a proposal that would put lawmakers' pet projects squarely in the public eye. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:58:50 GMT)

Study: Pet care industry is booming
The American Chemical Society said U.S. pet owners spent $18.5 million last year on veterinary care, medications and other non-food pet supplies. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:01:00 GMT)

Rural/Metro Receives Pet Oxygen Masks
More than 60 million American families have at least one pet. Most of us think of our pets as a member of the family. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:31:18 GMT)

Opposing view: Pet owners aren't listening
Opposing view: Pet owners aren't listening When education, encouragement fall short, the state should step in. By Lloyd Levine Every year in California, almost 1 million dogs and cats pass through animal shelter doors. And every year, our state and... (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:20:00 GMT)

Opposing view: Pet owners aren't listening
Every year in California, almost 1 million dogs and cats pass through animal shelter doors. And every year, our state and local governments spend more than $300 million taxpayer dollars to house, care for and ultimately kill 500,000 dogs and cats — many of them perfectly healthy and adoptable — simply because there are not enough good homes to go around. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:20:00 GMT)

The reptile, which had been living as a pet in a West Green Street apartment, is transported to a Monroe County ...
The reptile, which had been living as a pet in a West Green Street apartment, is transported to a Monroe County educational zoo. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 05:19:44 GMT)

Pet adoption agent accused of stealing dog in Tarrytown
TARRYTOWN - A 57-year-old Bronx woman who runs a pet adoption agency has been accused of stealing back a dog she had given to a Tarrytown senior citizen. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:35:05 GMT)

Dog House buys pet oxygen masks
The Dog House, a local kennel and pet store has raised $3,300 to purchase 55 pet oxygen mask kits for every fire station in the Treasure Valley. Richard Vanez, co-owner of The Dog House, said fundraising has gone so well that the store ho (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:17:37 GMT)

Baby-sitting training, pet first aid classes offered
T he Cayuga County Red Cross Chapter will offer classes in baby-sitting training, and pet first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation July 14 at the chapter's headquarters on State Street. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:25:08 GMT)

Robot loads PET bottles saving labor and space
26/06/2007 - A new mobile robot designed to load and unload polyethylene terephthalate (PET) blow-moulded bottles saves labor and space, its manufacturer claims. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:28:49 GMT)

Pet Food Revealed: Consumer Wellness Center Posts Nutritional Review of 570 Pet Food Ingredients
The non-profit Consumer Wellness Center today posted a detailed nutritional review of 570 pet food ingredients commonly found in pet food products . The list, created by a joint effort between pet food formulator Dr. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Alternative Pet Food Boom To Follow US Crisis
As US consumer fears over tainted pet food continue to fester, alternative pet foods are emerging as the primary beneficiaries of the recent pet food recall crisis, according to the market researcher Packaged Facts.. Wednesday 20 June 2007 (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:08:59 GMT)

570 Varieties Of Pet Food Ingredients
The non-profit making Consumer Wellness Centre (US), today published a detailed nutritional review of 570 pet food ingredients commonly found in pet food products (both canned and dry).. Wednesday 27 June 2007 (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:10:10 GMT)

Mitchell May Get Pet Food Plant
A Mitchell official says the vacant Dakota Pork plant may become home to a pet food manufacturer (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:04:01 GMT)

California debates pet-sterilization law
A bill that would require most dogs and cats in California to be spayed or neutered has brought howls of protest from breeders and threats from the American Kennel Club to pull the nation's second-largest dog show from the state. The measure - which would be the most sweeping statewide pet-sterilization law in the country - passed the Assembly by a single vote earlier this month and goes next to ... (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:41:49 GMT)

Calif. pet-sterilization bill evokes howling protest
A bill that would require most dogs and cats in California to be spayed or neutered has brought howls of protest from breeders and threats from the American Kennel Club to pull the nation's second-largest dog show from the state. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:50:18 GMT)

Wis. Man Accused of Stomping Pet Fish
A man accused of stomping a pet tropical fish to death during a dispute with a girlfriend faces charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:19:05 GMT)

Wis. man accused of stomping pet fish
Associated Press - June 27, 2007 11:15 PM ET SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) - A Sheboygan man accused of stomping a pet tropical fish to death during a dispute with a girlfriend faces charges of... (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:21:15 GMT)

Wis. man accused of stomping pet fish
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) - A Sheboygan man accused of stomping a pet tropical fish to death during a dispute with a girlfriend faces charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:21:37 GMT)

Wis. man accused of stomping pet fish
A man accused of stomping a pet tropical fish to death during a dispute with a girlfriend faces charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. Anastacio Molina Jr., 40, was charged Wednesday in Sheboygan County Circuit Court. The criminal complaint said police were called to Molina's home about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday after a caller said he was destroying things in the house. Police ... (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:30:02 GMT)

Foes claw at California pet-sterilization plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill that would require that most dogs and cats in California be spayed or neutered has brought howls of protest from breeders and threats from the American Kennel Club to pull the nation’s second-largest dog show from the state. The measure — which would be the most sweeping statewide pet-sterilization law in the country — passed the Assembly by a single vote earlier ... (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:09:18 GMT)

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