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City urges pet microchipping before Balloon Fiesta
The city of Albuquerque is reminding pet owners to be vigilant during the upcoming Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:05:14 GMT)

Last chance to pick Pet Idol
Today is the last day to vote for your favorites in the Pet Idol contest, an online project to benefit the Tribune’s literacy outreach program. To participate, click on the Pet Idol link on the left side of this page. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:19:42 GMT)

It just got a little cheaper to adopt a pet.
September 19, 2007 - It just got a little cheaper to adopt a pet. The Humane Society of Ottawa County is taking 25-dollars off of its fees because its shelter is over-crowded. All of the pets are spayed or neutered, tested and given first shots. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:52:50 GMT)

Toy lizard found inside pet lizard
Seven-year-old Finley Collins thought her pet 12-inch bearded dragon might be giving birth when she noticed an unusual protrusion near the lizard's tail. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:26:21 GMT)

Daily share buy-back notice - Appendix 3E 19th Sept 2007 (PET.AX, 00760899, 20070920)
mktsens (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:34:00 GMT)

Oregon Seizes Pet Deer, Controversy Erupts
Six years ago, an Oregon man rescued a fawn and raised her as a family pet. So when the state seized the deer, with a threat of euthanasia, all hell broke loose. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:53:25 GMT)

Exotic Bird Stolen From Pet Store
A baby macaw is stolen from a Salem pet store. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:41:31 GMT)

Pet Shop Raided, Animals Freed in Surprise
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office sent their deputies into a Surprise pet shop where dozens of amphibians were being neglected. Deputies arrested Christopher Novak Wednesday for the abandonment of 160 reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates at his pet shop. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:59:20 GMT)

Neglected animals found in Surprise pet shop
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office sent their deputies into a Surprise pet shop where dozens of amphibians were being neglected. Deputies arrested Christopher Novak Wednesday for the abandonment of 160 reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates at his pet shop. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:48:34 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet: Meet Trigger, a 3-year-old German shepherd/collie mix pup, and a very handsome pup at that. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:32:50 GMT)

MARILLA TOWN BOARD HEARS POSITIVE REPORTS ON PET SHELTER
This is the second installment of a three-part series on Pet Connection Programs, Inc., a pet paternity shelter in Marilla that has been the target of recent neighborhood complaints about its operations. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:52:35 GMT)

TV gardener Bob helps pet cemetery revamp
REDBRIDGE'S historic pet cemetery is undergoing a complete makeover - and now a celebrity gardener has stepped in to help. The PDSA cemetery in Woodford Bridge Road is the final resting place of 3,000 animals, including 12 who received the Dickin medal - the animals' Victoria Cross. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:38:31 GMT)

$1,900 baby macaw stolen from pet store
SALEM — Police are searching for a 7-week-old macaw worth $1,900 that was stolen from Seaworld Pet Center Tuesday night. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:17:06 GMT)

Ex-owner of dog says she will sue pet shelter
CHERRYFIELD - The former owner of a 2½-year-old golden retriever has threatened to file a civil suit against a local animal shelter to get her pet back after the dog was placed with another family. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:23:38 GMT)

Pet Valu targeted in Ontario lawsuit
OTTAWA - Animal-goods store operator Pet Valu Inc. said Wednesday it is being targeted in a potential class-action lawsuit - along with other retailers - in Ontario court "concerning the manufacture and sale of pet food products alleged to contain tainted ingredients." (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:31:19 GMT)

Baby parrot snatched from Salem pet store
Associated Press - September 20, 2007 8:05 AM ET SALEM, N.H. (AP) - Salem (New Hampshire) police are searching for the man pet store workers say snatched a baby parrot from its cage and ran... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:12:16 GMT)

Baby macaw stolen from pet store
By Gordon Fraser THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.) SALEM, N.H. — Police are searching for a 7-week-old macaw worth $1,900 that was stolen from Seaworld Pet Center Tuesday night. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:14:23 GMT)

Baby parrot snatched from Salem pet store
Salem (New Hampshire) police are searching for the man pet store workers say snatched a baby parrot from its cage and ran away. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:25:57 GMT)

Pet shop turns into animal death trap
Maricopa County sheriff's deputies arrested a Surprise pet shop owner Wednesday after investigators found numerous dead animals inside the store. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:11:28 GMT)

Pet expo planned in Westampton
WESTAMPTON -- Animal trainers, pet-supply vendors, rescue and shelter volunteers will all be on hand for the Burlington County Pet Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Burlington County Library branch off Woodland Road. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:50:48 GMT)

Md. issues stop sale order on recalled pet food
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Agriculture has issued a stop sale order for some varieties of pet foods made by Bravo! following a nationwide recall due to potential salmonella and listeria contamination. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:47:29 GMT)

Pet shop owner booked on 126 counts of animal abuse
The owner of a Surprise pet shop has been arrested after scores of dead or neglected reptiles were found at his store, authorities said Thursday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:40:38 GMT)

Pet Rattlesnake Bites Man In Mouth
PORTLAND, OR (NBC) -- A Portland, Oregon man is recovering after being bitten on the tongue by his pet rattlesnake. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:03:49 GMT)

Update: FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Central Spokane County, Washington
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 Washington's Central Spokane County region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 100th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now services more than ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:31:00 GMT)

Pet Adoption Day at Bark Lane Sept. 22
Bark Lane Gift Shop and Pet Boutique, 516 Bay Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, is holding a fundraiser and Pet Adoption Day to benefit the Jersey Shore Animal Center, Brick. Make a donation of $5 or more for the Jersey Shore Animal Center (JSAC) at Bark Lane through Sept. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:49:59 GMT)

Pet shelter to sponsor No-Fleas fundraiser
The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will hold its sixth annual No-Fleas Market and Craft Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the parking lot adjacent to the shelter. The event will feature more than 25 crafters and vendors, homemade food, refreshments and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the animal shelter. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:53:04 GMT)

Southern Tier Pet Expo Set For Saturday
9/21/2007 - The 2007 Southern Tier Pet Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Allen Park Ice Arena. Admission is a donation of $2 for adults, $1 for children and those under 5 years old are free. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:47:17 GMT)

Pet shop owner arrested after leaving animals alone for weeks
PHOENIX (AP) -- Authorities say the owner of a pet shop in Surprise has been charged with 126 counts of animal abuse after numerous dead or neglected reptiles were found inside the store. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:58:28 GMT)

Hub gives the hook to pet-towing company
The city of Boston suspended a private tow truck company from doing business on Hub streets yesterday after a Charlestown grandmother accused Cityside Towing of pet-napping... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:26:47 GMT)

Baby parrot snatched from Salem pet store
SALEM, N.H. -- Salem police are searching for the man pet store workers say snatched a baby parrot from its cage and ran away. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:06:22 GMT)

1,500 bird stolen from Escondido pet store
ESCONDIDO ---- Authorities are looking for two young men believed to have stolen a bird valued at 1,500 from a pet store in downtown Escondido. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:47:26 GMT)

Baby macaw stolen from pet store
SALEM - Police are searching for a 7-week-old macaw worth $1,900 that was stolen from Seaworld Pet Center Tuesday night. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:12:38 GMT)

Bravo pet food recall
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – There is a news alert for pet owners on a national brand of pet food that is being recalled. Bravo has recalled three of its poultry products for dogs and cats. There is fear some packages may have salmonella or listeria. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:59:41 GMT)

Pet death brings warning for weekend lake visitors (7:03 a.m.)
LAS CRUCES — The recent death of a pet at Elephant Butte Lake State Park has officials issuing a word of warning about swimming in the state's waters. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:23:21 GMT)

Mistrial in killing of Hawaii pet pig
A mistrial was declared yesterday after a jury could not reach a verdict in the Mililani pet pig killing case after two days of deliberation. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:27:49 GMT)

Pet vaccination clinic scheduled
Granite City Animal Control is planning a pet vaccination clinic next month. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:28:29 GMT)

Pet shop owner arrested after leaving animals alone for weeks
PHOENIX (AP) -- The owner of a pet shop in Surprise has been charged with 126 counts of animal abuse after numerous dead or neglected reptiles were found inside the store, authorities said Thursday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:32:50 GMT)

Conn. Company Recalls Pet Food
Raw pet food manufacturer Bravo! is recalling some tubes of three of its poultry products for cats and dogs, the state Department of Agriculture said Friday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:21:29 GMT)

Cathy Rosenthal: After giving up pet, next adoption is harder
Cathy Rosenthal: After giving up pet, next adoption is harder (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:47:05 GMT)

Pet dog attacks father, daughter
A girl and her father, staying at a cottage in Charlottetown, were both injured in separate attacks by their pet dog Thursday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:17:58 GMT)

Humane Society to offer microchipping/pet insurance
Logan County pet owners and those who adopt from the Humane Society will now be able to better locate their furry loved ones if they become lost thanks to the Logan County Humane Society which recently joined the 24PetWatch microchip and lost pet recovery program. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:27:29 GMT)

Pet Photo Contest Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered our Pet Photo Contest. We enjoyed seeing each and every one of your pets! If you submitted a photo and did not include a self-addressed stamped envelope, please pick up your photo at the Courier-Express, 500 Jeffers Street, DuBois. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:48:08 GMT)

Conn. Company Recalls Raw Pet Food
VERNON, Conn. -- A Vernon-based pet food company is recalling some of its products for dogs and cats. The state Department of Agriculture said pet food manufacturer Bravo! is recalling three of its poultry products. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:04:47 GMT)

'Our dog was murdered,' says tavern owner whose pet was found shot
Pet dog found shot in head by the highway in Ben Lomond. BEN LOMOND – A dog who was a fixture at a local tavern was found shot in the head by the side of a highway. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:38:22 GMT)

Pet Adoption: Puppies Seized From Pet Store Ready For Adoption
Puppies confiscated from an Orange County pet store will be among the animals up for adoption this weekend at the Orange County Animal Shelter. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:30:41 GMT)

Pet owners worried for burial ground
MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- There will be no more pets buried in a Mooresville pet cemetery, after a land investor purchased the property where a number of the people in town laid their animals to rest. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:06:06 GMT)

Klang Valley Streets: Tackling pet rivalry
PRIS HENDRICKS tells you how to train your pet to co-exist with a new animal in the house. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:03:38 GMT)

Bikers ride to aid pet adoptions
A Scottsdale Harley-Davidson dealership is hosting ''Bikers for Best Friends Pet Adoption and Poker Run'' Saturday, a daylong pet adoption and a 3-hour motorcycle ride around the Phoenix area. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:36:43 GMT)

COOK: Pet replacement process: Double your pleasure
Whiskers the Cook family hamster passed away last week. A dwarf hamster, she'd been a fun but tiny little addition to our lives. She was a mercy adoption from one of my co-workers who'd moved to an apartment complex in Lufkin and couldn't pay the exorbitant pet deposit. I don't blame her. Putting $450 down on a pet the size of a meatball seemed a bit much to me, too. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:44:31 GMT)

Pet dog put down after attacks
Perhaps Bronx, a massive pet dog, was the ultimate victim of his own ugly attack on a girl in Charlottetown Thursday. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:48:46 GMT)

Ideal pet is waiting at the Park Hills Pound
PARK HILLS — If you are looking for that perfect inside pet, look no further than the Park Hills Pound. The pound has a full-blooded male Dachshund that is itching to find a good home. This guy has a great disposition, but is in need of some attention. He is fairly skinny and most likely needs to be wormed. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:10:37 GMT)

Pet of the Week
This week’s Pet of the Week is Buddy. Buddy is an older Sheltie. He is a smaller version of a collie. His previous owner was an older woman, so Buddy is right at home providing companionship. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:05:15 GMT)

Book lists pet-friendly Colorado hotels
If you frequently travel with your dog, get your paws on the new edition of “Fido’s Finest: Traveling with Your Pet . . . In Style! — Colorado Edition.” (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:08:53 GMT)

Ben Lomond Pet Killed In Execution-Style Killing
Authorities were looking for suspects Friday in the execution-style killing of a beloved pet that was found on the side of a Santa Cruz County road. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:55:58 GMT)

Raw Pet Food Might Be Tainted
A Vernon-based manufacturer of raw pet food has announced a voluntary recall of some of its poultry products for dogs and cats. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:19:44 GMT)

1,500 bird stolen from pet store
ESCONDIDO -- Authorities are looking for two young men believed to have stolen a bird valued at 1,500 from a pet store in downtown Escondido. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:47:34 GMT)

USB drives for pet records
KoogaPet is selling a tag in which the pet's owner and its veterinarian store an animal's personal information and medical records on a USB drive that measures less than 1 by 11/2 inches. When the tag is slipped into the USB slot of a computer, it directs the user to the KoogaPet.com site, where the animal's records are backed up. Users also can call a phone number on the tag to retrieve a pet's ... (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:50:03 GMT)

Ben Lomond Pet Killed In Execution-Style Killing
BEN LOMOND -- Authorities were looking for suspects Friday in the execution-style killing of a beloved pet that was found on the side of a Santa Cruz County road. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:46:12 GMT)

Pet vaccination clinic scheduled
Granite City Animal Control is planning a pet vaccination clinic next month. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:18:07 GMT)

Westmoreland family feuding with township over pet rooster
IRWIN, Pa. - A township that gave a girl a prize for having the "Most Unusual Pet" _ a rooster _ now says she has to get rid of the bird because zoning laws don't allow farm animals in a residential area. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:09:27 GMT)

Town says teen can't keep pet rooster
Melissa Hensler got a "Most Unusual Pet" prize from her township two years ago for her pet rooster — but now the same township says the bird is a farm animal in a residential area and it's got to go. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:22:03 GMT)

Town says teen can't keep pet rooster
Melissa Hensler got a "Most Unusual Pet" prize from her township two years ago for her pet rooster - but now the same township says the bird is a farm animal in a residential area and it's got to go. The parents of the 13-year-old girl say they may file a lawsuit against the zoning decision by North Huntingdon Township officials. Melissa has raised the rooster, named Sundae, and eight other ... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:38:08 GMT)

It’s paws on parade at Pet Expo 2
It was paws on parade today at the Burlington County Pet Expo 2, where everything from pooches to parakeets to pythons took center stage. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:02:56 GMT)

SPCA to host pet walk
Sep 23, 2007 — The York County SPCA is hosting a pet walk Oct. 6 to raise money for the organization. The event will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morgan Cousler Park in Manchester Township. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:48:39 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. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:09:24 GMT)

Pet microchips may cause tumors
Microchipping is sort of the pet world's equivalent of Mom and apple pie -- what's not to like? (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:28:51 GMT)

Hopeful woos pet owners
Calgary's pet licensing procedure is going to the dogs, says one of the mayoralty candidates in next month's municipal election. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:51:30 GMT)

'Pet And Pickin' Party' Finds Homes For Animals
A German shephard puppy named Angel needs a good home after someone severely burned her. | | Angel was brought to the Metro Animal Shelter earlier this summer. | | Animal control officials believe someone intentionally held a blowtorch to Angel’s head. | | Now Angel is recovering from her injuries and needs a good home. | | Finding her a home was the purpose of the “Pet and... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:47:52 GMT)

Pet rooster has Irwin crowing
A township that gave a girl a prize for having the "Most Unusual Pet" ??? a rooster ??? now says she has to get rid of the bird because zoning laws don't allow farm animals in a residential area. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:52:33 GMT)

Southwest Alabama Pet Rescue, a developing Jackson humane society
As a member of a fledgling group working to form a "humane society" here in the Jackson area, I have a story to share. Acouple of weeks ago a medium sized, long haired white dog was found running down Highway 43. Our animal control officer, Terry "Lee" Hutto, was called to pick up the dog. The animal was obviously someone's pet, as he was well cared for and quite healthy. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:34:59 GMT)

Pet Pals Pet Show coming up at Fall Festival
MIDDLESBORO — Does your dog need a ‘do’? Is your canine friend in need of some fall apparel? Well, now is the time, get to grooming! With the Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival, a pet show is coming to town. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:03:49 GMT)

Town Says Teen Can't Keep Pet Rooster
Melissa Hensler got a "Most Unusual Pet" prize from her township two years ago for her pet rooster _ but now the same township says the bird is a farm animal in a residential area and it's got to go. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:37:27 GMT)

County?Fair Board announces? 2007 Pet Parade contest winners
Transcript Staff?The Cleveland County Fair Board announced the following winners in the 2007?Children's Pet... (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:40:17 GMT)

Our Cool Pet
A few years ago, my wife sent in a story about her cat, Anthony, which was published in the "My Cool Pet" section. I was disappointed that she didn't send in a story about my cat Vincent (half-brother to Anthony) along with a picture she took of him that I have always admired. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:08:22 GMT)

Pet microchips may cause tumors
Microchipping is sort of the pet world's equivalent of Mom and apple pie -- what's not to like? (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:41:32 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Mansfield, Ohio
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 Ohio's Mansfield-Bucyrus region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 101st FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now service more than 7,500 active ... (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:30:00 GMT)

Memories of beloved pet
When Alice Minnick #8217;s cat died 10 years ago, she looked around for a special way to memorialize her beloved pet. It was a natural search for Minnick, who owns Minnick Services Corp., which makes precast concrete burial vaults and has served the northern Indiana funeral industry for almost 30 years. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:03:39 GMT)

Hasbro's LITTLEST PET SHOP Jumps into the Digital Plush Arena with Virtual Interactive Pets
PAWTUCKET, R.I.----Hasbro, Inc. , announces the launch of LITTLEST PET SHOP VIPs , a line of five cuddly, plush pets that bear secret codes on their collars to unlock a virtual world where tween girls can interact with the digital counterparts of their plush pals and explore a fun online VIPs destination jam packed with exciting games, activities, and community events. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Pet-Togethers Names Leading Holistic Veterinarian and Author as National Spokesman
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.----Pet-Togethers, a visionary companion pet wellness company, announced today that Dr. Shawn Messonnier, veterinarian, author, radio show host, and active companion pet advocate, has accepted the role as national spokesperson for Pet-Togethers and the company's Pet CentRx line of nutraceuticals for dogs and cats. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:13:00 GMT)

Dead pet left in yard causes stink between neighbors
A deceased pet is something that no one wants to deal with, but when that pet is in your neighbor's yard and has been there for days, it's a public health hazard. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:18:22 GMT)

Pet Rock: The Pop Culture Blog
Soulja Boy Monday returns with the "Family Guy" edition. For those new to Pet Rock, every Monday we'll hit you with a Soulja Boy "Crank Dat" spoof video we find on YouTube. We'll keep doing it until you guys stop making them. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:30:29 GMT)

Prankster group 'killed pet goat in church'
A PET goat was stolen by a group of drunken revellers before it was decapitated in a Brisbane church as a Friday the 13th prank, a court was told yesterday. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT)

DAK/Alfa buy, build PET capacity
Adding 450 million lb/yr of its own polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacity and purchasing another 737 million lb/yr from Eastman Chemical, DAK Americas (Charlotte, NC), and its parent company Alfa SAB de CV, expanded its PET presence in the Americas to 1.8 billion lb/yr. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:57:23 GMT)

Westmoreland Family Feuding With Township Over Pet Rooster
A township that gave a girl a prize for having the "Most Unusual Pet" -- a rooster - now says she has to get rid of the bird because zoning laws don't allow farm animals in a residential area. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:09:58 GMT)

Pet vaccination clinic scheduled
Granite City Animal Control is planning a pet vaccination clinic next month. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:51:35 GMT)

Odd: Town says teen cant keep pet rooster
IRWIN, Pa. Melissa Hensler got a Most Unusual Pet prize from her township two years ago for her pet rooster but now the same township says the bird is a farm animal in a residential area and its got to go. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:47:14 GMT)

Pet chips
Discussion over funding a new animal shelter has turned to the responsibility of pet owners. The Garden City Commission has recognized the need for a new animal shelter to replace the current facility, which is insufficient to handle the existing unwanted dog and cat population. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:01:52 GMT)

Pet Food Recalled Over Bacteria Fears
Pet food maker Bravo says some of its frozen pet foods may be contaminated with salmonella or listeria. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:31:57 GMT)

Daycare's pet bunny stolen by circus protestors
SPOKANE -- A local daycare’s pet bunny is missing, apparently stolen by a group of radical circus protestors. Staff members at the Community Building Children’s Center in Downtown Spokane believe the theft happened during an open house this weekend. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:10:16 GMT)

Blast at pet food plant badly burns 3 workers
LATHROP — An explosion at the Diamond Pet Food facility early Sunday morning burned three employees seriously enough for them to be flown to the University of California, Davis, Regional Burn (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:11:28 GMT)

Clooney vows never to replace pet pig Max
Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Actor George Clooney was so depressed by the death of his pet pig Max that he pledged never keep a pig as a pet again. Clooney, whose porcine companion passed away last December (06), has been occupied with work since then. The 46-year-old actor, who lived with the Vietnamese black bristled, potbellied pig for 18 years, concluded that no pig would ever be able to take ... (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:30:28 GMT)

Pet pigs in hot water again
Family moved to Nesquehoning with potbelly porkers but still faces fines for keeping swine. All Elizabeth Yanoski wants is some peace for her pet pigs. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:56:31 GMT)

Andriatch: Pet hotel? Try spa — it’s lap of new luxury
The suburbs are going to the dogs. And the cats. Orchard Park will soon be home to a pet hotel, when the retailer PetSmart opens its first local hotel at its location on Amelia Drive. And in Amherst, a town resident wants the Town Board to allow him to rezone a parcel on Main Street on which he hopes to build a luxury cat hotel. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:07:14 GMT)

Commissioners look at grant application and pet spay/neuter clinic
IONIA - The Ionia Board of Commissioners approved a grant application Monday for brownfield assessments, as well as heard a presentation about collaborating on future pet clinics. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:19:01 GMT)

Nation's Largest Pet Insurer Encourages Pet Safety on Halloween
For Veterinary Pet Insurance , the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, the most frightening aspect of Halloween is the increase in pet accidents and injuries. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

PET bottle has the class of glass, says manufacturer
25/09/2007 - A new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for wine offers a lower weight form of packaging without sacrificing product quality or the environmental benefits associated with glass, its manufacturer claims. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:18:43 GMT)

Pet rabbit stolen from downtown Spokane preschool, anti-circus fliers left
Children at a downtown Spokane preschool have gotten an unplanned lesson in animal rights activism. Sugar Bunny, the pet rabbit at the Community Building Children's Center, was stolen over the weekend - and fliers protesting the Ringling Brothers Circus were left in his cage. Teachers say the rabbit probably was taken Saturday evening during a celebration of building renovations. At the bottom ... (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:47:29 GMT)

Pet rabbit stolen from preschool
A pet rabbit named Sugar Bunny was stolen from a preschool and fliers protesting circus animal acts were left in its empty cage. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:53:24 GMT)

Pet rabbit stolen from preschool, anti-circus fliers left
Children at a downtown preschool got an unplanned lesson in animal rights activism when their pet rabbit was stolen and anti-circus fliers were left in the animal's cage. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:01:27 GMT)

Pet rabbit stolen from Spokane preschool, anti-circus fliers left in cage
Children at a downtown preschool got an unplanned lesson in animal rights activism when their pet rabbit was stolen and anti-circus fliers... (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:19:59 GMT)

Methodists to offer pet blessings
Family members come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re a pet lover, you may consider some family members to be furry with four legs. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:38:09 GMT)

Pet rabbit stolen from preschool in animal rights act
Children at a downtown Spokane preschool got an unplanned lesson in animal rights activism when their pet rabbit, named Sugar Bunny, was stolen and anti-circus fliers were left in the animal's cage. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:12:26 GMT)

Village Shelter has a pet for you
The animal shelter is open for business during the expansion of the existing shelter. We have many cats and dogs living in crowded conditions who need good homes. Come look at the progress of the construction and take a new pet home. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:21:29 GMT)

'Pet' Improperly Shipped Through Atlanta
ATLANTA (FOX 5) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last week intercepted a miniature horse manifested as a passenger's "pet." (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:25:16 GMT)

Pet birds removed from 'decrepit' home
GOLDEN – Thirty-two birds are being cared for at The Gabriel Foundation bird sanctuary in Denver after their owner gave them up to avoid neglect charges. She denies allegations she is a "pet collector." (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:24:13 GMT)

Hospice's pet therapy dogs will be at Pawograph Session
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida's pet therapy dogs will be on hand at a special Pawograph Session from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Florida Telco Credit Union at 9700 Touchton Road. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:33:28 GMT)

An Ideal New York ‘Pet'
Every day, the pastry chef at Chanterelle, Kate Zuckerman, feeds her pet, which has lived in the kitchen of the TriBeCa restaurant for eight years. It's not a dog or a cat that Ms. Zuckerman cares for, but a starter — the live culture she uses as a natural leavening agent when she bakes the daily bread for the restaurant. Ms. Zuckerman could use store-bought yeast instead, but she's convinced ... (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:57:05 GMT)

New pet trust program begins
Honor Sanctuary, a nonprofit animal rescue organization in Manatee County, has launched its new pet trust program, Angel Watch. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:08:20 GMT)

Jury is still out on pet microchips and cancer risk
Microchipping is sort of the pet world's equivalent of Mom and apple pie — what's not to like? Chipping promises to eliminate that... (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:31:04 GMT)

Pet bunny "liberated" from cage at preschool
A pet rabbit named Sugar Bunny was stolen from a preschool, and fliers protesting circus-animal acts were left in its empty cage. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:31:10 GMT)

Pet vaccination clinic scheduled
Granite City Animal Control is planning a pet vaccination clinic next month. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:59:00 GMT)

Choosing the right pet for the right person
Walking into a pet store is almost a set trap for animals-lovers, like myself. Making that first step into the store, the loud calls of each animal isn’t enough to keep an animal-lover from coming to visit each and every critter. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:25:46 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Florida's Northwest Broward County
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 Florida's Northwest Broward County region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 102nd FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now service more than ... (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:30:00 GMT)

Thinking about a pet? Here's some advice by major
A pet can help you have a little fun, relieve a little stress or try out a little extra responsibility. It can also be a good friend when you need one. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:05:01 GMT)

Pet vaccination clinic scheduled
Granite City Animal Control is planning a pet vaccination clinic next month. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:00:01 GMT)

Training offered for Pet Partner teams
Oregon Coast Therapy Animals (OCTA) announces their fall classes for those interested in becoming a Delta Society Registered Pet Partner Team. The orientation meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Education Room at Samaritan Pacific Hospital in Newport. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:28:56 GMT)

Pet Insurance Questions Now Answered on Morris Animal Foundation Web Site
The Morris Animal Foundation Web site, http://www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org, is now hosting a Q&A for pet parents interested in pet insurance. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:19:00 GMT)

Paul's Pet: Dani
Meet Dani. She's the pet of the week for us. She's almost full grown and she's a Jack Russell mix. To claim Dani, go to the Hamilton County Humane Society today. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:37:00 GMT)

PET scans accurately detect a breast tumor's response to chemotherapy
Researchers in Australia have shown that positron emission tomography (PET) that uses a radioactive sugar molecule is more useful than mammography and ultrasound in predicting a breast tumour's response to chemotherapy and, therefore, the patient's ultimate likelihood of survival. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:59:48 GMT)

Troubleshooters: Pet daycare owners had criminal record
Troubleshooters: Pet daycare owners had criminal record NEW HANOVER COUNTY -- A New Hanover County woman says she didn't get what she paid for when she hired a local pet sitter. Nearly a month after coming home to pet feces all over her house Kathy Page was still waiting for a refund and the key to her house. Page said, "It was remarkable, there were five different piles of dog ... (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:45:54 GMT)

Doctors angry as PET scan delay wears on
One of the most effective diagnostic tools in the accurate detection of cancers before and after surgery is positron emission tomography, or PET scans. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:37:04 GMT)

Best Pet Supplies
When it comes to shopping for your pet, PetSmart is the bomb. It is a one-stop shop that has it all, from the newest pet products to a knowledgeable, friendly staff available to answer all your pet care questions. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:54:29 GMT)

Pet Care-A-Van hopes to slow euthanizations
The Pet Care-A-Van that offers free spay and neuter services to the community is returning this month to East El Paso, Montana Vista, Horizon City and the Sparks colonia. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:32:29 GMT)

MCSPCA's annual dog walk, pet fair Oct. 6
Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA), Eatontown, and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, will present the 14th annual dog walk and pet fair Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:45:52 GMT)

Some pet peeves to ponder
Sometimes I think I enjoy being irritated. The pet peeves that make my blood pressure rise are not really worth worrying about. One that comes to mind is the people that sit in the stands behind home plate during a baseball game and call someone on their cell phone and wave at them into the camera. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:30:33 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet: Meet Rainbow, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever mix. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:32:49 GMT)

Pet fair and expo set for Saturday
A pet fair and expo will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:40:43 GMT)

Pet Cremation Urn Artist Alex in Welderland will be Featured at the Brewery Artwalk October 6th and 7th for the First ...
The brewery Art Colony is set to host its biannual artwalk this coming October 6 and 7, from 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Alex in Welderland's Custom Pet Urns will be participating for the first time, showcasing multiple pet memorial artists and reflecting the rise in popularity of high end pet products. Over 8,000 visitors are to be expected over the weekend. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

GARVEY DEFENDS PET CONNECTION PROGRAMS
This is the third and final installment on the Pet Connections Programs, Inc., a pet maternity shelter in rural Marilla that finds homes for unwanted animals or keeps them on site if homes are not located. This week: an interview with Pet connection owner Julie Garvey. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:07:54 GMT)

Pet blessing planned
Albany pet owners can get a blessing for their pets this Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:02:15 GMT)

Parker's Pets Opens This Weekend: Hyde Park's Newest Boutique Not Your Grandma's Pet Store
Twenty-four year old Katherine Pottenger is turning a lifelong love of animals into an exciting new addition to the Hyde Park, IL business community. Parker's Pets is not just a pet store, it's a pet playground featuring fine products, such as toys, treats, gifts, and gourmet cat and dog food, designed to please and pamper pets and their people. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:41:00 GMT)

A Breast Tumor's Response To Chemotherapy Can Be Accurately Detected By PET Scans
Researchers in Australia have shown that positron emission tomography (PET) that uses a radioactive sugar molecule is more useful than mammography and ultrasound in predicting a breast tumour's response to chemotherapy and, therefore, the patient's ultimate likelihood of survival. [click link for full article] (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:14:58 GMT)

Pet product safety has buyers worried
If you think moms, dads and assorted grandparents are in a dither over Mattel's recall of 9 million Chinese-made toys, consider the paranoia of "pet parents." (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:05:08 GMT)

Father dies after being bitten by his family's pet rat
A father of three collapsed and died after he was bitten by his children's pet rat. Matthew Wareing was scratched and bitten by the rodent and wrote the injury off as a minor one (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:05:16 GMT)

How to cope with the loss of a pet
Most people consider a pet a member of their family. So when a pet dies, the loss of that companionship can be devastating. Record your feelings; keep a journal or write a poem. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:11:45 GMT)

Safety Fears to Breed $1.2 Billion in New Natural Pet Sales: Study
SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 -- NEW YORK -- Consumer concern over pet food safety, stemming from the spring 2007 pet food recalls, combined with an already high consumer interest in natural and organic products, will propel the market for natural pet products from to $2.5 billion by 2012, $1.3 billion in 2007 according to a new study by market research firm Packaged Facts. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:18:46 GMT)

Pet vaccination clinic scheduled
Granite City Animal Control is planning a pet vaccination clinic next month. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:55:39 GMT)

Spay, neuter+funding+education= Control of pet population
"Spay, neuter, spay, neuter, spay, neuter," is the main solution to the burgeoning pet population Laurie Ringquist, director of the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter, said. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:13:11 GMT)

Mauldin pet shop planning food drive
Mauldin's Hugs for Hounds, a dog rescue and pet shop, is hosting a food drive for the Community Food Bank of the Piedmont through Oct. 13. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:20:59 GMT)

Vsurance, Inc. Reports Demographic Trends in the Pet Health Care Industry
SANTA ANA, Calif.----Vsurance, Inc. , a leading provider of pet health insurance through its Health Insurance for Pets program, announced today the latest market trends in the growing pet health care industry: The U.S. has the largest population of companion animals in the world with more than 141 million owned pets including 61.6 million dogs and 68.9 million cats. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:50:00 GMT)

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