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Santa Ana Pet Store Owner Charged With Abuse
The owner of a Santa Ana pet store -- from which authorities seized 85 puppies, kittens and other animals -- was charged along with his son Wednesday with misdemeanor animal abuse and other counts, prosecutors said. (Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:49:00 GMT)

Pet store owner, son charged with animal neglect
Shahram Behafarin is charged with misdemeanors for animal abuse, neglect and failure to provide care to pet shop animals. (Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:54:51 GMT)

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Family believes groomer's negligence killed pet
It's been a month since one family lost a beloved pet, but the grieving continues as if the animal died yesterday. (Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:37:30 GMT)

Pet problems irk man in East Donegal
East Donegal resident Jerry McElhenny asked township supervisors Oct. 4 for help in dealing with pet waste problems.McElhenny, of Chelmsford Drive, showed the board several pictures of dog waste left on his property by people who fail to clean up after their pets. He said a neighbor is amo... (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:37:33 GMT)

Clover puts pet project to house
Cats and dogs would be banned from pet shops under a radical proposal. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:07:13 GMT)

MARILLA BOARD DELAYS ACTION ON PET SHELTER COMPLAINTS
The Marilla Town Board is taking a wait-and-see approach in the aftermath of allegations that Julie Garvey, owner of the Pet Connections, Program, Inc., is not living up to terms of the Special Use Permit (S.U.P.) issued for her 12935 Williston Road location in the town's eastern end. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:33:08 GMT)

Pet dog awaits sentence
AN Egremont woman will find out on Monday if her pet rottweiler has to be destroyed after it attacked a man in a pub. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:51:59 GMT)

Push to ban pet sales from NSW pet shops
Independent NSW MP Clover Moore has introduced legislation in state parliament that would outlaw the selling of cats and dogs in pet shops. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:11:12 GMT)

MP tries to ban dog and cat pet shop sales
INDEPENDENT New South Wales MP Clover Moore has introduced legislation in State Parliament that would outlaw the selling of cats and dogs in pet shops. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:15:00 GMT)

Pet contest to be part of HILLarity
Beth’s Canine Design and Friends of the Animals will hold their annual pet contest, 15th Birthday Bash, at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Trophies will be awarded for best trick, best costume and the pet that looks the most like its owner. Grand prize will be the Best Friend Award. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:20:53 GMT)

Man arrested for burglary of Waterloo pet shop
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - A Cedar Falls man is in custody after police say he took several items from a Waterloo pet store. Twenty-5-year-old Justin Boose is charged with two counts of third-degree burglary. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:43:32 GMT)

Man arrested for burglary of Waterloo pet shop
Associated Press - October 18, 2007 9:34 AM ET WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - A Cedar Falls man is in custody after police say he took several items from a Waterloo pet store. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:53:58 GMT)

Pet photo op
Your cat looks good, and by the way it struts around the apartment, it seems to know it. You can nurture this amateur modeling bug on Sunday at Second Chance Rescue Center when the adoption shelter will have a professional photographer on hand to snap photos of you and your pet. Beginning at 10 a.m., photographer Sonja Bernadino of Sofia B Photography will be taking shots of pets and their ... (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:15:12 GMT)

$4K Puppy Stolen From Pet Store
An English Bulldog puppy worth more than $4,000 was stolen from a Chandler pet store Tuesday evening. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:40:43 GMT)

Pet reverend joins in holy ‘muttrimony’
“Congratulations. You may lick the bride.” Thus concluded the first pup nuptials for newly-ordained pet reverend Arlene Ponack, last week, at Cambier Park, where she joined chihuahuas Max and Bella in holy ‘muttrimony.’ “I think I’m the first official pet reverend in Naples,” Ponack said. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:58:56 GMT)

Cool Pet
Reader Joey Peterson, 8, of Long Beach sent in his cool pet. He writes: "This is our cool pet, Sandy. She is a Labrador we adopted from the SPCLA. We have had her for six years. She is about 15 years old and is a big part of our family. I took this picture one Saturday afternoon. She is so loveable. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:10:09 GMT)

Parliament mulls ban on puppy, kitten pet store sales
The state Member for Sydney, Clover Moore, has introduced a Bill into New South Wales Parliament to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:03:29 GMT)

$4,000 puppy stolen from Chandler pet shop
A $4,000 English bulldog named Frank the Tank was nabbed from a pet store at the Chandler Fashion Center on Tuesday night. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:56:28 GMT)

Ellen DeGeneres in the dog house over pet adoption
You know the strange world of celebrity pet adoption has gone off the rails when a chat-show host bursts into tears on air, death threats start to fly, hot-shot lawyers start making nasty statements, and the whole farrago ends up on the evening news and every cable station in the land. (Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:22:23 GMT)

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Church Hill leaders consider pet ban at city parks
Although many pet owners bring their animals to parks, leaders in one part of our region say pets and parks just don't mix. Church Hill is in the process of writing an ordinance that would ban all domesticated animals from setting foot in the city's five parks. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:33:33 GMT)

Coastal Pet Rescue
Coastal Pet Rescue in Savannah rescues and places pets in the Coastal area. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:10:08 GMT)

Lupardo: Pet Protection Law Extension Needed
As we reported earlier this week, domestic violence often extends to pet in an abusive household. This week in Florida, a woman's ex-boyfriend was charged with stabbing to death the woman's German Shepard dog. Animal rights advocates says New York's new law extending Protection from Abuse order to companion animals. Assembly woman Donna Lupardo cosponsored the legislation which she says is ... (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:17:07 GMT)

Lexie, a toy Pomeranian, takes the top prize in Pet Idol
Drumroll, please. After more than 85,000 votes and $21,000 raised, the winner of the second annual Pet Idol competition is the adorable 6-year-old toy Pomeranian, Lexie, owned by Candy Douglas of Maysville. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:22:15 GMT)

Pet Show Photo
Your humble reporter with her canine companion, Caesar Augustus. Okay, I know you guys aren't exactly interested in my pets, but since Lesley Palomino graciously sent this photo of Caesar and me at the Golden Living Center Pet Show in September, I decided to post it here. At least he looks good! (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:46:05 GMT)

Backyard pet breeders to be kept on a leash
THE RSPCA believes a ban on the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores will reduce the amount of unwanted animals, however, one Orange pet store owner says it could actually increase the problem. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:41:21 GMT)

Building boss pays £1000 to pet detective to find his cat
A DISTRAUGHT animal lover has called in a real life Ace Ventura Pet Detective to find his missing tom cat. Jim O'Neill has paid more than £1000 to the service in an attempt to trace his beloved two-year-old Louis. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:15:45 GMT)

PRESS RELEASE: VIVA MEDIA ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN DEAL FOR NEW PET VET 3D GAME
October18, 2007, New York, NY-- Viva Media LLC, announced today that it signed a deal with BrainGames GmbH for Pet Vet 3D: Animal Hospital Down Under for PC. The game is scheduled to release in December of 2007 in North America. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:25:17 GMT)

Pet Dies in Highway 80 Crash
One person was sent to the hospital and the family pet killed after a wreck Thursday night on Highway 80 in Chatham County. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:49:06 GMT)

Pet of the Week
This 1-year-old female blue tick coonhound 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, 19 Oct 2007 15:09:16 GMT)

Hasbro Opens Littlest Pet Shop VIPs Boutique in New York
Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro Inc. opened a Littlest Pet Shop VIPs Boutique in New York on Oct. 18. Located at 587 Fifth Ave., the pop-up store will be open to the public Oct. 18-21, and Oct. 25-28. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:13:23 GMT)

Armstrong sues Tulsa maker of pet collars
A Tulsa businessman who uses the words "BARKSTRONG" and "PURRSTRONG" on pet collars claims a federal lawsuit filed by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to stop the sale of the collars is frivolous. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:42:36 GMT)

Controversial pet death countdown clock
The clock is ticking - literally - for some animals living in pet shelters. (Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:12:32 GMT)

East Texas Pet Sitter Recognized By International Pet Sitting Organization
It's a pet lover's dream job. For more than nine years an East Texas woman has taken her passion for animals and turned it into a career. She's a pet sitter, and now the Tyler woman is receiving recognition from a national pet sitting organization. It's a job that requires being able to handle just about every creature. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:15:51 GMT)

Dog at center of DeGeneres pet-adoption drama gets new home
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The dog at the center of the pet-adoption drama between Ellen DeGeneres and an animal rescue agency has found a new home. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:20:36 GMT)

Pet Microchip Clinic
Home Again Microchips provides permanent pet identification and national enrollment in a pet recovery database. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:33:06 GMT)

Dog at centre of DeGeneres pet adoption drama gets new home
The dog at the centre of the pet adoption drama between talk show presenter Ellen DeGeneres and an animal rescue agency has found a new home. Iggy was placed with a new family earlier this week, a spokesman for the agency’s owners said today. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:10:27 GMT)

PetSmart to open pet hotel Nov. 10
PetSmart will open a new Dayton-area store that includes a pet hotel on Nov. 10, company officials said. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:58:00 GMT)

Ellen, Iggy And Lessons In Pet Adoption
OK, so you're not a famous television star - like Ellen DeGeneres and her erstwhile puppy, Iggy - but what should you do if your pet isn't working out? (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:24:00 GMT)

Pet walk a great success
I would like to publicly thank all of the sponsors, businesses and individuals who donated supplies and prizes, volunteers, vendors, the Pet Walk Committee, and especially those individuals and businesses who solicited pledges for the 2007 Beaver County Humane Society's Autumn Pet Walk. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:10:55 GMT)

Sleep deprived by pet lag
Y'think West Nile's bad, try "Pet Lag." It's presently killing Marly and me. We have four furry Mustard family members living with us. Two big dogs and two cats. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:54:54 GMT)

PetSmart to open pet hotel Nov. 10
PetSmart will open a new Dayton-area store that includes a pet hotel on Nov. 10, company officials said. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:57:59 GMT)

Pet adoptions to be held
PET ADOPTION: Sarge's Animal Rescue holds adoption on the courthouse lawn in Waynesville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., coinciding with downtown Apple Festival. Fee covers spay/neuter, shots and medicine. Call 508-3300. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:17:13 GMT)

I understand Ellen, I'm a pet parent
Some viewers were probably taken aback this week when Ellen DeGeneres wept so openly on her talk show about a dog named Iggy . I wasn't. I'm a pet parent. I have a 4-year-old dog whom I refer to as my little girl even though she weighs 70 pounds. I let her take up three-quarters of my bed and I shower her with peanut-butter-filled Kongs. And if anything happened to her, I would be devastated. ... (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:23:18 GMT)

Dog drama highlights 're-home' pet debate
When comedian Ellen DeGeneres recently gave her adopted dog to her hairstylist's family, she triggered a major kerfuffle among animal advocates - and a national debate about what's best for a pet. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:40:36 GMT)

Pet care club for kids being formed; group meeting today
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter and Washington County 4-H area teaming up to provide a project club for pet care. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:02:47 GMT)

Take care of your pet's health
A pet vaccination clinic will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Animal Control, Missouri Avenue and old Illinois Route 3 in Granite City. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:03:47 GMT)

Video, picture highlights of Pet Fun Day
The Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department and the Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County hosted Pet Fun Day Saturday at Memorial Park on Fair Road. Dogs of all sizes played together, and a few pigeons, goats, and a donkey joined in too. Some of the day's activities included agility demonstrations, frisbee demonstrations, best costume contest, longest ears ... (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:36:37 GMT)

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Pet project
Amy Johnson always has believed in the potential of animal-assisted therapy. Today, she is immersed in its proof. Three years ago, Amy, a former teacher, created Teacher's Pet. The innovative program pairs shelter dogs with schoolkids who are emotionally or cognitively impaired for a combination of mentoring and dog obedience. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:37:08 GMT)

PET HEALTH FAIR HELD
Cordele Animal Hospital celebrated Pet wellness month with a health fair Saturday morning. One of the many events was the Costume Contest with first and second place going to Sassy (bottom left) and Walker (right) who as bride and groom. Also pictured is their owner, Amanda Gallett of Unadilla. (Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:37:55 GMT)

Uxbridge family mad farmer legally shot pet dogs
An Uxbridge family is asking for answers after they found out the farmer who allegedly shot their two pet dogs was legally allowed to do so. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:13:23 GMT)

Ona, Mona join other animal faves seeking 3rd Pet Idol titles
The first round of voting in The Times and Democrat's Pet Idol contest, featuring Sir Coal Cynder, Boy Named Sue and other colorfully named pets, begins today. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:11:20 GMT)

Puerto Rican pet owners file $22.5 million lawsuit
Pet owners whose dogs and cats were thrown to their deaths from a bridge have filed a multimillion dollar (euro) lawsuit against the company that took the animals away and others they claimed were involved in the killings. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:06:50 GMT)

Pet food store destroyed by fire
About 20 firefighters tackle a fire which destroyed a Nottinghamshire pet food warehouse. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:13:18 GMT)

Pet food store destroyed by fire
About 20 firefighters tackle a fire which destroyed a Nottinghamshire pet food warehouse. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:16:04 GMT)

4-H Club starting pet-care project
Members of the Washington County 4-H Club are teaming up with the Fayetteville Animal Shelter in hopes of forming a local 4-H club dedicated to pet care. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:33:20 GMT)

Pet owners must take active role in disease prevention
OKEMOS — Many pet owners may mistake hair loss and weight gain in animals as normal aging, but they also are symptoms of ailments such as Cushings disease, which can be deadly if left untreated. Such health risks can be avoided by making regular, twice-a-year visits to a local veterinarian. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:33:15 GMT)

Deputies search possible crime scene, but find buried pet instead
NEW PORT RICHEY - Deputies in Pasco County say what they thought might have been a crime scene turned out to be a buried pet in a New Port Richey neighborhood. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:08:38 GMT)

Hundreds protest 'pet massacre'
HUNDREDS of people, angered over an alleged "pet massacre" in Puerto Rico's northwest town of Barceloneta, joined in a protest march on Sunday from the island's Supreme Court to its Capitol. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:45:00 GMT)

Many protest Puerto Rican 'pet massacre'
Hundreds of people, angered over an alleged "pet massacre" in Puerto Rico's north-west town of Barceloneta. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:03:41 GMT)

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Hundreds protest Puerto Rican 'pet massacre'
Hundreds of people, angered over an alleged "pet massacre" in Puerto Rico's north-west town of Barceloneta, joined in a protest march from the island's Supreme Court to its Capital. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:33:12 GMT)

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Hundreds protest Puerto Rican "pet massacre"
Hundreds of people, angered over an alleged "pet massacre" in Puerto Rico's northwest town of Barceloneta, joined in a protest march on Sunday from the island's Supreme Court to its Capitol. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:50:41 GMT)

Pet hotel accommodates guests in luxury
During the five years it took to conceive The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa, President Howard Perlmuter completed a statistical analysis of the industry, visited 200 pet-care facilities, conducted multiple focus groups and consulted with pet psychologists and pet- specific architects. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:11:09 GMT)

Pet owners deck out their dogs for Dog-O-Ween
I’m sort of a veteran of pet costume contests. During my intern days in college I always got sent to cover the competitions because no “real” reporter would go. But Sunday’s Dog-O-Ween event at SouthPark Mall, Moline, was the first pet costume were I was a proud pet parent. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:43:20 GMT)

Hundreds of Puerto Ricans protest pet killings
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched Sunday in solidarity with grieving pet owners whose dogs and cats were thrown to their deaths from a bridge earlier this month, at a demonstration outside Puerto Rico's capitol. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:05:56 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into South Austin, Texas
FETCH! Pet Care, the most trusted name in the home pet care services, today announced it has expanded into south and downtown Austin, Texas. The new franchise is one of more than 100 locations across the country offering a variety of unsurpassed pet care services. Combined, the FETCH! Pet Care network of franchises serve more than 7,500 active clients throughout 1,200 cities and towns in 31 ... (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet CEO Resigns
Central Garden & Pet Co., which sells pet, lawn and garden products, said Monday its chief executive Glenn Novotny resigned. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:32:09 GMT)

CEO Russell Smith Interviewed on National Radio Show Pet Talk, Hosted by Renowned Dog Behaviorist Harrison Forbes
SANTA ANA, Calif.----Vsurance, Inc. a leading provider of pet health insurance, announced today that CEO Russell Smith was a special guest on the national radio show Pet Talk hosted by renowned radio personality and dog behaviorist, Harrison Forbes. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:59:00 GMT)

Pet Needs Surgery After Being Shot By Home Invaders
TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- An early home invasion in Brevard County ended with a homeowner's pet needing surgery. Titusville police said two men burst into an apartment of a woman who was alone with her two dogs Monday morning. One of the dogs charged at the attacker and was shot. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:43:57 GMT)

Degeneres Gave Pet Away Before
LATEST: ELLEN DeGENERES gave a pet dog away to a member of her staff two years before her recent pooch scandal, according to reports. The talk show h (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:25:39 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet CEO quits
Glenn Novotny quit his job as CEO of Central Garden & Pet Co., and the company named Chairman William Brown to replace him. (CENT) (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:53:27 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet CEO quits
Glenn Novotny has resigned as CEO of Central Garden & Pet Co., and the company's chairman, William Brown, has been chosen to replace him. (CENT) (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:12:47 GMT)

Degeneres gave pet away before
Ellen Degeneres gave a pet dog away to a member of her staff two years before her recent pooch scandal, according to reports. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:39:20 GMT)

Pethealth Announces Plans to Launch PawsConnect.com, Its Social Networking Site for Pet Owners
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO-- - Pethealth Inc. is pleased to announce its plans to launch PawsConnect.com, a unique social networking site aimed at both enhancing and empowering the lives of pet owners by providing them with new and innovative ways to interact and learn more about the best way to care for their dogs and cats. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:16:27 GMT)

CEO Russell Smith Interviewed on National Radio Show Pet Talk, Hosted by Renowned Dog Behaviorist Harrison Forbes
SANTA ANA, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Vsurance, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUR) a leading provider of pet health insurance, announced today that CEO Russell Smith was a special guest on the national radio show Pet Talk hosted by renowned radio personality and dog behaviorist, Harrison Forbes. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:54:01 GMT)

Five Puppies Stolen from Pet Store
A local pet store owner is hoping security video will help find a puppy thief. Over a two day period, five puppies were taken from the Petland at Loop 1604 and Blanco on the far north side. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:26:13 GMT)

Pet Parade
Laurie Abess, President & Founder, A Room to Heal, Inc., previews the Make a Difference Day Pet Parade. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:18:06 GMT)

5 Pups Stolen From Pet Store
A pet store owner released surveillance video Monday of a man stealing puppies from her store in an effort to apprehend the burglar. Petland store owner Piedad Reynoard said the video clearly shows a man forcing his way into her Petland store. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:44:31 GMT)

5 Pups Stolen From Pet Store
A pet store owner releases surveillance video of a man stealing several puppies from her store. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:47:07 GMT)

Pet costume party Wednesday at Island Animal Hospital
Island Animal Hospital, 262 Sunset Ave, will hold its annual Halloween Pet Costume Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Puppies and grown dogs will be dressed up in everything from simple homemade getups to expensive costumes, hospital officials said. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:07:14 GMT)

Voting under way in T&D Pet Idol
The first round of voting in The Times and Democrat's Pet Idol contest is under way. Entries in the competition to become Pet Idol 2008 total 132. The contestants were featured in a Sunday special section. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:41:40 GMT)

Pet parrot raises burglary alarm
A pet parrot that began saying "hello" when a burglar broke in woke up its owner, who then shot the man dead. Dennis Baker said when he awoke to the sounds of Salvador, his Mexican red-headed parrot, saying "hello, hello", he knew something was wrong. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:42:24 GMT)

Thief raids pet store, steals puppies two nights in a row
Two nights in a row a thief raided a pet store, making off with five puppies worth a total of $6,000, and the canine crime spree was all caught on tape. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:32:10 GMT)

County, 4-H plan pet vaccination clinic
The Lake County Health Department will team up with Lake County 4-H to offer a pet vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 3 at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Route 45 just north of Route 120. The clinic will be open at 9 a.m. for pre-registration. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:00:48 GMT)

Two pit bulls kill pet greyhound in Oakland Park
Attack injures slain pet's owner and Oakland Park man who tried to help One thought raced through Susanne Tenney's mind as two pit bulls attacked her in an Oakland Park neighborhood Monday — she had to protect her dog. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:00:58 GMT)

Pet costumes are so wrong, but so fun
Sometimes, we don’t want to look too deeply into our souls. We don’t really want to find out what it says about us that we get a kick out of pets dressed up in Halloween costumes. So we swallow our shame, we bury our dogs’ dignity beneath tutus and devil horns, and we laugh. We can’t help it. They’re too unspeakably adorable and hilarious. It doesn’t help that each year, pet costumes become ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:07:05 GMT)

Pet Moving Service Helps Ease Relocation Woes
With an estimated 70 million pet owners in the United States, many people each year are faced with the difficult decision of how to safely move their pets during relocation or travel. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:54:00 GMT)

Pet owners to find perks at planned Promenade store
ROGERS — A place for pet owners to pick up the needed essentials will soon set up shop in the Pinnacle Hills Promenade, filling another space in the Pinnacle Hills Plaza. (Benton County Daily Record) (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:36:30 GMT)

House destroyed, pet killed in fire
HARRISBURG, N.C. -- A family's home was destroyed and their pet killed in a fire Monday in Cabarrus County. Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze off Nonia Drive. Because of the location of the home, tanker trucks had to bring water to firefighters. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:35:51 GMT)

K-9 memorial at pet cemetery
Police officers Arno and Barry, two local canines who've gone to that great doggie park in the sky, are being remembered Wednesday during dedication ceremonies for an engraved memorial stone monument at Westport Pet Memorial, in an area of the pet cemetery donated by the owner for use by canine units around the state. The Police K-9 memorial will be unveiled at noon Wednesday at the cemetery ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:48:00 GMT)

Pet Clinic
You’d probably freak out if your pet suddenly started singing this children’s ditty, but when you think of it, if pets had the power of speech, wouldn’t they tell you if they were feeling poorly? What would you do if your pet got sick? In fact, how would you even know? (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:01:30 GMT)

Quantitative PET imaging finds early determination of effectiveness of cancer treatment
With positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, seeing is believing: Evaluating a patient`s response to chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) typically involves visual interpretation of scans of cancer tumors. Researchers have found that measuring a quantitative index—one that reflects the reduction of metabolic activity after chemotherapy first begins—adds accurate information about ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:06:14 GMT)

Ellen DeGeneres launches pet adoption debate
Ellen DeGeneres’ tearful plea on her talk show for the return of a little dog has illuminated the issue of pet adoption and the controversial question: who decides what is best for a pet? (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:33:13 GMT)

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Family claims airline injured pet
ST. PETERSBURG - A family was forced to put their beloved dog in the cargo hold for a cross-country flight. Tuesday, they said that trip injured their pet and that their miniature pinscher's injuries were so bad they were forced to put the dog to sleep. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:42:28 GMT)

Palm Beach County commissioners favor pet sterilization policy
Palm Beach County commissioners appear ready to adopt a mandatory countywide pet sterilization policy, tapping into an emotional issue that affects thousands of pet owners and has already drawn howls from some animal lovers. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:03:45 GMT)

Rescue ordeal started as walk with treasured pet
TROUTDALE -- Tebo is a 15-year-old black Labrador with congestive heart failure and bad hearing. He's unsteady on his feet, but he's a good pet. So when sunny skies beckoned Dick Caldwell on Tuesday, he took Tebo on their first hike together in a year and a half. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:16:15 GMT)

Palm Beach County commissioners favor mandatory pet sterilization policy
Hearings planned on policy to reduce unwanted animals Palm Beach County commissioners appear ready to adopt a mandatory countywide pet sterilization policy, tapping into an emotional issue that affects thousands of pet owners and has already drawn howls from some animal lovers. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:19:46 GMT)

Pet hotel deal dead in Chicopee
CHICOPEE - Developers of a proposed pet hotel and retail center at the former Gold Club have withdrawn from a purchase and sale agreement. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:50:44 GMT)

Pet Ecology Brands Launches National Television Advertising Campaign
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. reported today a national television advertising campaign introducing Pet Ecology Brand's "Perfect Litter Alert" to the home delivery market has been running successfully on 14 different television network channels nationally including the Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, The Food Network, Life Time TV, Fine Living, Hallmark, E! TV, HGTV, Bravo and others. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Pet costume contest brings out the howl in all of us
Thanks to Realty World and Pampered Pets in Enterprise, the S.O.S. Animal Shelter benefitted from funds raised by a Pet Costume Contest Saturday. Tanja Landry of Realty World and associates provided $100 and $50 in prizes for pets dressed in the best costumes. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:14:19 GMT)

Early Determination Of Effectiveness Of Cancer Treatment Using Quantitative PET Imaging
With positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, seeing is believing: Evaluating a patient's response to chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) typically involves visual interpretation of scans of cancer tumors. [click link for full article] (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:18:18 GMT)

Cherry Hill museum to host pet parade
CHERRY HILL - The Garden State Discovery Museum will open its doors to pets on Saturday, as it hosts its annual costumed Pet Parade starting at noon. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:05:44 GMT)

Oshkosh Pet Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For Elderly
To help celebrate Senior Pet Adoption Month, the Oshkosh Area Humane Society is letting seniors adopt a pet for free. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:37:57 GMT)

Pet photographs with Santa available November 3 at Coso Dog Fanciers
RIDGECREST — Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 3, and get your print back while you wait. Hours are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Coso Dog Fanciers’ Building, 714 E. Bowman Road. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:29:00 GMT)

No decision yet on pet hotel
WOBURN - Awaiting a recommendation from the Planning Board, the City Council at its recent meeting deferred a vote on a proposal for a "pet hotel" on Commerce Way until at least Oct. 30. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:27:35 GMT)

Fly: Halloween Pet-Cessories
Dressing your pet for All Hallows’ Eve has never been easier with the wealth of retail stores and Web sites dedicated to the “chi chi” canine or feline. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:54:47 GMT)

Animal rescue to have pet adoption Saturday
The Home Away From Home Rescue will have a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ashley Furniture/ Hobby Lobby in Florence. A variety of dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available. The animals will have been recently bathed, and each dog will be go home with a collar, leash and bag of food. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:50:57 GMT)

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Schedules Holiday Tour in California
LOS ANGELES , Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is taking its show on the road. After touring for seven years and then celebrating its first full year of daily shows at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas , the show is scheduled to appear in several cities throughout California during the month of December. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:13:40 GMT)

Pet fish killer labelled 'sick' by judge
A man who broke into a woman's home and flushed two pet fish down the toilet is "sick", according to a Brisbane judge. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:41:11 GMT)

Expo to mix pet adoptions, ecology, healthy lifestyles
The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Pet Mobile will have pets for adoption at the Get Green Today Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Airport Hilton, 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:10:47 GMT)

Pet toys possibly contain high levels of lead
Over the last few months, thousands of children's toys made in China have been recalled for fears they could contain high amounts of lead. Now, some pet owners are questioning whether pet toys made in China could also contain dangerous amounts of lead. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:47:55 GMT)

4:40 p.m. - Unconditional Love volunteer and pet orientation tonight
4:40 p.m. Oct. 25 — Unconditional Love, a nonprofit pet therapy group on Guam that allows volunteers with pets to go to senior citizen homes and hospitals, will hold a volunteer/pet orientation at 6 p.m. tonight (Oct. 25), followed by a volunteer meeting. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:01:18 GMT)

Pet Experts Offer Six Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe at Home
There are a number of steps that pet owners can take -- some simple and others that require a bit more planning -- to help ensure pets are safe around the home when pet owners are not there. With Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, Pet Sitters International offers six tips to keep your pets safe. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:36:34 GMT)

Pet Health Care in Germany Saw a Slight Average Annual Decline between 2001 and 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Pet Health Care in Germany to 2011 to their offering. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:52:00 GMT)

Go online to find pet protection tips
pet-protection tips (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:19:26 GMT)

Pet Ohana: Classroom's rabbit needs special care
Question: My daughter's teacher has a pet rabbit in the classroom, and my daughter thinks the rabbit might be sick. How can I ensure bunny is being cared for without offending the teacher? (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:19:39 GMT)

Spartan Stores Put Pet Insurance on Shelves
PetFirst Healthcare has signed an agreement to offer pet insurance on the shelves and at the checkout lanes of Spartan grocery stores throughout Michigan. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:01:00 GMT)

SPCA to hold holiday pet photo shoot
Pet owners are invited to attended a holiday photo shoot from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Chemung County Fairgrounds, K-9 Building. Proceeds benefit the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:15:57 GMT)

Do you need pet insurance?
When David Quilty of Santa Monica, California, took his cat Damon to the vet for a checkup, he didn't expect to spend $1,000 to get two of Damon's teeth pulled because of cavities. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:17:13 GMT)

Pet crematory finds a home
Four months ago, the Coconino County supervisors unanimously denied Russell Mann's proposal for a pet crematorium south of Flagstaff. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:47:29 GMT)

Pet Adoption Part Of Howl’oween Event
People looking for pets and animals seeking homes can get acquainted during the “Haute Dog Howl’oween Pet Adoption & Vendor Fair” this Sunday in Belmont Shore. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:39:28 GMT)

Pet Talk: Pets, like children, need safe, stimulating toys
Kids love to get toys to play with, and your pet is no different. But don’t let the price of entertainment result in a trip to the emergency room. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:47:36 GMT)

2 pet swans, unable to fly, are feared stolen from metro farm
When two pet swans disappeared from a Coon Rapids sod farm last month, was it merely a case of fowl play? Or foul play? JoAnn Lawrence, who brought the swans to her family farm 12 years ago, had hoped that they simply left their home creek and found a new waterway to explore. But when they didn't return to the creek on Sept. 30 for their feeding, the Lawrences wondered whether the swans might ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:36:32 GMT)

State budget has pet projects
The $57.2 billion budget Gov. Jim Doyle is expected to sign Friday is lined with pet projects and other surprises, from free shots of liquor for shoppers to ice rink repairs and a tax exemption for shooting ranges' clay pigeons. One good government advocate said he expects at least a few line item vetoes from the Democratic governor of the budget passed Tuesday, particularly of one provision ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:27:48 GMT)

Arraignment delayed for pet-shop owner, son
Shahram Behafarin is charged with misdemeanors for animal abuse, neglect and failure to provide care to pet shop animals. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:30:28 GMT)

Howl-O-Ween event coming to pet shelter
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Howl-O-Ween Open House and Adoption Event from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 27. The day will feature free refreshments, door prizes, a Halloween gift boutique for pets and pet lovers and discounted adoption fees. For more information, call the shelter at (732) 727-3895 or log on to www.sayreville.petfinder.com. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:21:52 GMT)

Daily share buy-back notice - Appendix 3E 25th October 2007 (PET.AX, 00774561, 20071026)
mktsens (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:28:00 GMT)

Pet crematory finds a home
Four months ago, the Coconino County supervisors unanimously denied Russell Mann's proposal for a pet crematorium south of Flagstaff. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:17:19 GMT)

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