Pet News Sep 2007

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Father dies after being bitten by his family's pet rat
A father of three died after being bitten by his children's pet rat. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:27:21 GMT)

Father died after bite from pet rat
A FATHER of three died after being bitten by his family's pet rat, an inquest heard yesterday. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:19:33 GMT)

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PET Scans Can Accurately Detect A Breast Tumour's Response To Chemotherapy: Another Step Towards Personalised Cancer ...
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] (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:14:28 GMT)

US pet store buys conjoined turtle twins
A pet store in the US has bought conjoined turtle twins from a collector and plans to keep it on display, the store manager says. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:16:21 GMT)

US pet store buys conjoined turtle twins
A pet store in the US has bought conjoined turtle twins from a collector and plans to keep it on display, the store manager said. The two-month-old turtle, known as a red-eared slider, fits on a silver dollar. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:31:35 GMT)

Bite from children's pet rat kills father
A business consultant died died from a bacterial infection after being bitten by his children's pet rat. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:39:10 GMT)

Pennsylvania pet store puts two-headed turtle on display
NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania - A Pennsylvania pet store has bought conjoined turtle twins from a collector and plans to keep them on display. The two-month-old turtle, known as a red-eared slider, fits on a silver dollar. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:02:29 GMT)

Pennsylvania pet store sports two-headed turtle
A pet store has bought a two-headed turtle from a collector and plans to keep it on display, the store manager said. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:23:02 GMT)

Dad Killed By Pet Rat's Bite
A DAD-OF-THREE died after he was bitten by his children's pet rat. Matthew Wareing applied some cream and thought little more of it when he was scratched and bitten by the rodent. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:28:36 GMT)

Pet for adoption
The following pet is available from Save-A-Life. Adoptions take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at PetSmart on Abercorn Street between Lowe's and Home Depot. An adoption fee covers the cost of spay/neuter, vaccination and health check. Call 598-7729 for an appointment or go to www.savealifepets.org . (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:05:36 GMT)

Exclusive: Caltrans Secret 'Pet Cemetery' Found
CBS 5 Investigates finds a wooded ravine in Santa Clara County is being used by Caltrans workers as a dumping ground for dead animals, including pets. Workers even have a nickname for the site: the "Pet Cemetery". (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:35:00 GMT)

Humane society announces Halloween pet photo contest
Submissions will be displayed on Bradford County group's page. Your favorite pet can now shout "Boo!" on the Bradford County Humane Society Web page! The society has recently announced its first Halloween Photo Contest, intended to be an annual event. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:20:39 GMT)

Pet shop snaps up two-headed turtle
A US pet shop has bought a two-headed turtle from a collector and plans to keep it on display, the store manager said. The two-month-old turtle is actually conjoined red-eared slider twins. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:38:22 GMT)

Exotic creature stolen from pet shop
MORE than 100 exotic creatures have been stolen from a pet shop in Whilton Locks. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:06:40 GMT)

Pet store puts two-headed turtle on display
NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania - A Pennsylvania pet store has bought conjoined turtle twins from a collector and plans to keep them on display. The two-month-old turtle, known as a red-eared slider, fits on a silver dollar. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:17:45 GMT)

Two-headed turtle on display at pet store
A pet store in Pennsylvania has bought a two-headed turtle and plans to keep it on display. The 2-month-old turtle, actually conjoined red-eared slider twins, fits on a silver dollar. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:10:48 GMT)

Congressmen embrace greater visibility in pet projects
U.S. Reps. Allen Boyd and Jeff Miller say they began improving transparency of their earmarks before President Bush signed an ethics-lobbying reform bill this month that largely targeted the pet projects practice. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:24:16 GMT)

Pet sanctuary shelters special-needs canines
OCKLAWAHA — Seeing Treslegs, a three-legged mixed-breed dog, playfully chase after a ball was everything Villager Larry Judd had envisioned for a new pet park at All Creatures Sanctuary. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:29:45 GMT)

9/28/07: Pet Goat Beheaded, Drained Of Blood
STANFORD, Ky. -- The beheading of a pet goat in southeastern Kentucky is being investigated as a "prank," and not a satanic ritual. That's Lincoln County Sheriff Kurk Folger's opinion of why the senseless crime was committed. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:29:41 GMT)

Pet of the Week
This young female tortoiseshell 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. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:45:07 GMT)

Pet of the week
This week�fs pet of the week is Mingo. The seven month old boxer belongs to the Toone family of Trumann. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:01:07 GMT)

Pet vaccination clinic scheduled
Granite City Animal Control is planning a pet vaccination clinic next month. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:22:19 GMT)

Invisible Fence donates pet oxygen mask
SCOTT SCANLON, co-owner of Invisible Fence of Northern Michigan, demonstrates a specially-designed animal oxygen mask on his puppy, Tess, in Glen Arbor. The company donated the pet oxygen masks to the Glen Arbor and Empire fire departments last week. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:44:29 GMT)

Capitalizes on Tremendous Market Opportunity for Pet . Health Insurance in the United States
Vsurance, Inc. Health Insurance in the United States 28/09/2007 20:07:00 Business Wire Vsurance, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUR), a leading provider of pet health insurance through its Get HIP Health Insurance for Pets program, is fast becoming a leader in the rapidly growing U.S. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:20:18 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet Sponsors New Race Series
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT)(NASDAQ:CENTA) today announced that its ultra premium dog food and treat brand, Breeder’s Choice will be the lead sponsor of a brand new competitive race series featuring teams comprised of ... (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:51:43 GMT)

Pet Hotel opens in Sunset Valley
Pet owners heading out-of-town now have a new option for dog and cat care service. A pet-hotel is now open in Sunset Valley. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:27:47 GMT)

Studies Question Safety Of Pet Microchips
WAKE COUNTY, N.C.-- Recent news reports have called into question the safety of radio frequency ID chips that many pet owners have their pets implanted with for identification purposes. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:13:57 GMT)

Bite from pet rat kills dad
An English businessman died of an infection about two weeks after he was bitten by his children’s pet rat. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:26:21 GMT)

Bite from pet rat kills dad
An English businessman died of an infection about two weeks after he was bitten by his children's pet rat. An inquest in West Sussex determined this week that the bite was almost certainly the cause of Matthew Wareing's death, although the bacterium invol... (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:37:56 GMT)

CalTrans Claims Responsibility For Saratoga Pet Cemetery
The California Department of Transportation is claiming responsibility Friday for the illegal dumping of thousands of wild animals and possibly pet animal carcasses off state Highway 9 near Saratoga in what has become a crude graveyard. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:20:31 GMT)

Talkers: Pet store buys two-headed turtle
NORRISTOWN, Pa. | A pet store has bought a two-headed turtle from a collector and plans to keep it on display, the store manager said. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:21:08 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. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:46:18 GMT)

Take care when adding second pet
One just isn't good enough. Most homes in America have at least one pet (63 percent), and according to the American Pet Products Manufacturer's Association 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, well over half of those now have multiple pets. There are lots of reasons for the rising number of pets per home. One is divorce. After all, there are tons of merging families these days. "Once upon a ... (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:06:48 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. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:41:44 GMT)

Pet adoptions
PET ADOPTION: Sarge's Animal Rescue, 2503 Soco Road, Maggie Valley. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee covers spay/neuter, shots and medicine. Call 508-3300. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:32:03 GMT)

St. Andrew's pet blessing ceremony set for Oct. 2
St. Andrew's Cathedral at Queen Emma Square in downtown Honolulu will conduct its annual pet blessing ceremony in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Tuesday, Oct.2, from 8 to 9:45 a.m. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:39:33 GMT)

Parents plan to picket pet store
PLANT CITY - Parents are picketing a pet shop in Plant City . It's run by a convicted child sex offender who has also been charged with animal abuse. Gary Mark Hicks said he's paid his debt and served his time for the sex crimes. He said the animal abuse charges are false. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:20:59 GMT)

The Responsibility Of Having A Pet
Having a pet, as much as many people do not want to admit it, is almost like having an infant. The dog/cat cannot speak to let you know what it needs, therefore it is your responsibility as a "parent" to that pet to meet its needs. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:39:31 GMT)

Marshall Animal Shelter, Pet Place differ in services
Several comments have appeared in the Speak Out! section of this newspaper in recent days concerning The Pet Place, most of them complaining about the facility not accepting pets. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:32:15 GMT)

Pet Calendar
What: Fifth Anniversary Open House. Who: All Is Well Holistic Pet Store. Where: All Is Well, 1409-D Folly Road, James Island. When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Details: Free pet treats, prizes, refreshments for humans, representatives of several local pet rescues. ... (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:28:43 GMT)

Dress your pet for Halloween? Well . . . send us a photograph
OK, admit it — one of the things you love about Halloween is you get to dress up your dog. Or your cat. Or pet snake. Whatever. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:14:36 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, 30 Sep 2007 07:39:28 GMT)

Vote for your favorite Halloween pet
IT'S TIME TO VOTE in the Dress Up Your Pet contest. Readers have been sending us photos of their dogs, cats and other domesticated pets decked in costume for Halloween. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:17:42 GMT)

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