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City panel OKs pet crematory
A request to allow a pet crematory by special review was approved by the Cañon City Planning Commission on Tuesday evening and forwarded to City Council for its consideration. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:57:07 GMT)

90-day jail term urged in death of pet
FREDERICKSBURG -- A security guard who shot a family pet in Fredericksburg faces jail time for the crime. A jury in Circuit Court on Tuesday recommended 90 days in jail for Mathias Acholi. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:50:40 GMT)

Pet Ohana: Health insurance
Question: What are the benefits of pet health insurance? Answer: Like human health care, veterinary costs have risen dramatically over the years. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:54:12 GMT)

Pet store is friendly, dog's not
Q. I was shopping at Pet's Discount in Kane'ohe. As I was walking to the leash rack, a large pit bull that was in the store on a leash held by its owner lunged at me and bit me on my thigh, through my pants. I have a large bruise and two teeth marks. The owner's response was that the dog is "nervous." The store manager's response was that leashed dogs are allowed into the store, so there was no ... (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:04:08 GMT)

Squirrel being kept as pet found in Edgewater
Arundel animal control officers also impounded animals, cited owners during sweep Anne Arundel County animal control officers targeted the community of Edgewater yesterday, impounding stray animals, citing people for walking dogs without leashes and in one case, finding a squirrel kept as a pet in a backyard cage. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:16:33 GMT)

Hamsters soar in price as animal becomes must-have pet
Hamsters have become the must-have pet in China, causing the value of the animal to triple in price. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:47:07 GMT)

Clean city of pet feces
Committee to tighten ordinances By WILLIAM LANEY Managing Editor The next move by members of a Wapakoneta City Council committee is to gather additional ordinances regarding pet excrement on city property, its committee chair says. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:48:02 GMT)

Pet of the week
This week�fs pet of the week is Gizmo. Giz belongs to Donna Salee of Trumann. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:53:37 GMT)

It's Back!: Ahwatukee Pet Idol returns for a 2nd go-round
Ahwatukee Pet Idol is back for 2008! Calling all pet lovers! The annual Ahwatukee Pet Idol contest returns next month, giving you the chance to showcase your "best friends" online at www.ahwatukee.com and in the Ahwatukee Foothills News . (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:12:18 GMT)

It's Back! Ahwatukee Pet Idol returns for a 2nd go-round
Calling all pet lovers! The annual Ahwatukee Pet Idol contest returns next month, giving you the chance to showcase your "best friends" online at ahwatukee.com and in the Ahwatukee Foothills News . (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:30:00 GMT)

New pet store caters to 'green' dogs, cats
Organic food and a sustainable house aren't just for people anymore. A central Phoenix pet store hopes to provide a more environmentally friendly lifestyle for dogs and cats and their owners. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:56:34 GMT)

Pet E.R. Guide Provides Emergency Resource for Travelers Who Take . Four-Legged Friends on the Road
Four-Legged Friends on the Road 20/03/2008 22:00:00 Business Wire Trailer Life Books, a leading publisher of books, magazines and guides that serve North America s recreation vehicle (RV) enthusiasts, has introduced the "Pet E.R. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:14:36 GMT)

Man ordered to release pet squirrel
Animal control officers in Edgewater, Md., said they ordered a man to release a squirrel he was keeping as a pet in his backyard.Officers said the man was given a warning and told to release the animal from its cage in his yard, WBAL-TV, Baltimore, reported Thursday.This gentleman was a tree cutter and as he was clearing trees he was coming across baby squirrels and he was bringing them home and ... (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:34:42 GMT)

Man ordered to release pet squirrel
Animal control officers in Edgewater, Md., said they ordered a man to release a squirrel he was keeping as a pet in his backyard. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:36:24 GMT)

Midlander family's pet emu shot within city limits
A Midland bird owner had to say an unexpected goodbye Thursday. He walked outside to find his friend Sweetie, one of the pet emus he's had for about 10 years, had been shot. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:08:06 GMT)

Have your pet spayed for free
-April 30 and July 30, at Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital. Call 736-0488. -June 18 and Sept. 17, at Arnold Pet Clinic. Call 795-4471. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:25:01 GMT)

Easter poses several pet poisoning risks
The Easter holiday can pose several poisoning hazards for family pets, warns a U.S. pet insurance group. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:36:00 GMT)

Pet clinic set at Heman Park
UNIVERSITY CITY University City will host its annual pet clinic from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Heman Park Community Center, 975 Pennsylvania Ave., between Olive Boulevard and Vernon Avenue. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:25:11 GMT)

BUSINESS NEWS: Company offers pet insurance
PetFirst, a Jeffersonville, Ind., pet insurance company, is offering pet insurance as an employee benefit through the Kroger Co., the American Humane Association and the Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:12:09 GMT)

Midland man finds pet emu fatally shot
A Midland bird owner had to say an unexpected goodbye Thursday. George Lohmann walked outside to find his friend Sweetie, one of the pet emus he's had for about 10 years, had been shot, in the backyard of his north Midland home. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:23:07 GMT)

Ewe-turn saves pet sheep
A pair of pet sheep known as Darby and Joan have been reprieved after facing eviction from their Welsh government owned grazing land at Bridgend. Darby and Joan's owner Caroline Callow had received warning that the land in Coity was required for development and the sheep would be taken away. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:04:38 GMT)

Charity Drive Nets Pet Supplies
Animal Au Paws of Loudoun, a local petsitting service, grossed more than $1,000 worth of pet food and supplies during its Have a Heart campaign held during the week of Valentine's Day. Leesburg Veterinary Hospital, Ashburn Farm Hospital and Ashburn Village Animal Hospital all partnered with the Leesburg-based business by placing donation boxes inside each of the businesses. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:28:17 GMT)

Animal Welfare warns against the threat of pet predators
Every day pet predators search publications in their communities for animals that people are willing to give away at no cost. These individuals seek out pet owners and smoothly talk their way through the process to obtain the desired animal; then they do the unthinkable. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:20:23 GMT)

Photograph your pet
We know. Your pet does cute things all the time, but it's high time you document it. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:31:22 GMT)

Driskill named top pet-friendly hotel
Animal Fair magazine has named Austin's historic Driskill Hotel as the most pet-friendly hotel in the nation. The hotel’s Pampered Pet Program offers a custom-designed pet bed, bottled water, gourmet pet treats and a chew toy. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:54:02 GMT)

Low Cost Pet Services For College Students
Innovative Veterinarian Medicine along with Tailspin, a pet supplies store, conducted a discount veterinary clinic today for college students. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:47:56 GMT)

Lost pet? Hire a pet detective
Pet detective Donna Holsten bends down over a small pile of mud and sticks on a hillside in Brentwood on a warm day in mid-February as her two trained search dogs, border collie Loki and Taiwan dog Anubis, sniff out a brush pile a few feet away. She puts on a... (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:12:55 GMT)

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater shows cancelled
The two Popovich Comedy Pet Theater shows scheduled for April 13 at the Lincoln Center have been cancelled, according to the Fort Collins Cat Rescue. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:51:43 GMT)

Tiny Puppy Stolen From Naperville Pet Store
A hunt on is on in the western suburbs after a 2-month-old Pomeranian was stolen from a pet store Friday morning. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:53:13 GMT)

Unveiling the pet industry at show
PET lovers can look forward to learning about the intrinsic values on caring for their animals at the inaugural Pet World Malaysia 2008 exhibition to be held at the Mid Valley Megamall Exhibition Centre from March 28-30. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:14:14 GMT)

Read the label on pet food
Q:I'm concerned about some of the ingredients in commercial pet food. What do you feed your dogs? Answer: It's just as important to read the labels on your pet's food as it is your own. Make sure that the first ingredient listed is some kind of meat, and that the rest of the ingredients are natural, as opposed to processed. You'll also want to choose a pet food that is not too high in ... (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:18:09 GMT)

Have your pet spayed for free
-April 30 and July 30, at Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital. Call 736-0488. -June 18 and Sept. 17, at Arnold Pet Clinic. Call 795-4471. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:21:24 GMT)

Pet Connection: Pet lovers need these on their shelves
For more than a quarter- century, pet owners have turned to the "Home Veterinary Handbook" series when faced with questions about pet illnesses and injuries. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:15:45 GMT)

Easter eggs a pet danger
It might be the best time of the year for chocolate lovers, but pet lovers need to beware of the dangers of chocolate when it comes to man's best friends. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:06:05 GMT)

Three Pet Dogs Killed
RCMP Placentia are investigating the deaths of three pet dogs in the community of Branch. It happened Thursday evening. Thomas Nash says his Gordon Setter and his daughter's two young Husky dogs were shot and killed by a farmer in the area. Nash says they have filed a complaint with the RCMP. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:28:30 GMT)

Pet Panther Captured
A pet panther is back with it's owner this morning after causing a scare in a northwest neighborhood overnight. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:37:29 GMT)

Easter-time pet novelty becomes big responsibility
Every year, beginning shortly after Easter, Vacaville's Animal Place sanctuary is flooded with calls. The story is always the same, said Marji Beach - the outreach programs coordinator for Animal Place. That fuzzy chick or fluffy bunny, typically bought on impulse at a pet or feed store, soon grows into a chicken or a rabbit. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:13:12 GMT)

Album: Be Your Own Pet, Get Awkward (XL)
At a time when you can't move for all the female singers boring you with their fey, whimsical melodrama (I look here to you, Adele and Laura Marling), it's refreshing to see the ball of fury that is Jemina Pearl Abegg – lead singer with American garage punk rock outfit Be Your Own Pet – disturb the tranquillity. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:33:09 GMT)

Have your pet spayed for free
-April 30 and July 30, at Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital. Call 736-0488. -June 18 and Sept. 17, at Arnold Pet Clinic. Call 795-4471. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:21:25 GMT)

Traditional Pet-Owner Market Evolves as Channels, Brands Expand
Market Directions, Inc. recently performed and analyzed a probing study of pet owners' spending habits in relation to the veterinary-oriented pet products industry. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Blue-ribbon pets: Shinie Girl and Target win Pet Playoffs
Animal lovers across the valley visited mydesert.com in droves to vote for the cutest cat and prettiest pooch. We called it Pet Playoffs, and the winners are Target (11,056 votes) for the cats, and Shinie Girl (Moore Sunshine II, 21,539) for the dogs. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:49:25 GMT)

Now, trace your mixed breed pet's ancestors with new DNA test
Washington, Mar 23 : You may now be able to make out what breeds are present in the make-up of your lovely mixed breed pet, all thanks to a revolutionary new method which uses DNA markers that helps determine the heritage of the family canine. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:46:09 GMT)

Humane Society Volunteers Commended for Pet Rescue Efforts in Missouri
As flood water rise, many Missourians delay evacuating their homes because they can not bear to be parted with their pets. Gov. Matt Blunt commended the Humane Society of Missouri and other animal service organizations assisting pet owners displaced by the flooding care for their pets. (Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:02:46 GMT)

Woodland students plan pet adoption day in Prospect
PROSPECT — Dogs and cats that need to find homes will be coming to Hotchkiss Park next month for a pet adoption day, thanks to the efforts of three local teens. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:45:51 GMT)

Study Finds Record Education Earmarks
Congress set aside $2.3 billion in pet projects for colleges and universities last year for research on subjects like reducing odors from swine and poultry, according to an analysis. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:14:30 GMT)

Pet medicine maker Velcera loses partner
YARDLEY -- Novartis Animal Health has decided to terminate its license-and-development agreement with a Bucks County specialty pharmaceutical company that is seeking an easier way to give medicine to pets. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:18:01 GMT)

Have your pet spayed for free
-April 30 and July 30, at Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital. Call 736-0488. -June 18 and Sept. 17, at Arnold Pet Clinic. Call 795-4471. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:22:03 GMT)

Fire at Pet Clinic Kills 25 Animals
A pet hospital gutted by fire is drawing scores of concerned clients there to pay respects to the animals that were killed and the staff who cared for them. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:00:12 GMT)

Easter Pet Parade aids local animal rescues
A procession of costumed canines overran the sidewalks of South Congress Avenue Saturday in the ninth annual Easter Pet Parade, sponsored by Jo's Coffee. The parade began at Texas French Bread and ended in the parking lot outside the coffee shop. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:01:55 GMT)

Siemens Installs First High-Definition PET-CT
Siemens Healthcare announces the official release and world's first clinical installation of HD-PET technology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Be Your Own Pet Get Awkward
Be Your Own Pet's latest output includes two songs that give an indication of just how well these kids can grow. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:12:02 GMT)

Siemens Installs First High-Definition PET-CT
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Healthcare ( www.siemens.com/healthcare ) announces the official release and world's first clinical installation of HD-PET technology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas . (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT)

No word on cause of Las Vegas pet hospital blaze
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Fire officials have not said what sparked a fire that gutted a Las Vegas-area pet hospital and killed dozens of animals late Saturday. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:35:08 GMT)

No word on cause of Las Vegas pet hospital blaze
Fire officials have not said what sparked a fire that gutted a Las Vegas-area pet hospital and killed dozens of animals late Saturday. The blaze tore through the Paradise Pet Hospital about 11 p.m. Saturday, and reports were that firefighters were unable to rescue any of the animals inside. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:08:03 GMT)

Pet Panther Captured
A pet panther is back with it's owner this morning after causing a scare in a northwest neighborhood overnight. Police say the panther got loose near Ann Road and Durango. When they responded to the call, (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:52:29 GMT)

Pomeranian puppy stolen from Naperville pet store
A small “baby-puppy” was stolen Friday from a Naperville pet store. The police started investigation. A $1,500 Pomeranian puppy being only 2 month old and weighing 2 pounds was guilefully carried out of the store under a shirt. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:57:43 GMT)

Tips on sharing your affection with your pet
Does the sun rise and set on your furry kid? Believe it or not, there are some people out there who just don't understand your feelings. At my office they are classified as a pet "non-lover." (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:02:11 GMT)

Arizona Dog magazine, Elliot Homes to host Pet-O-Palooza
Animal lovers of all kinds can attend Pet-O-Palooza, a pet festival and music celebration. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:02:16 GMT)

Study Finds Glass Bottling Produces Similar Carbon Emissions to PET
A study published by WRAP suggests that the bottling of Australian wine in the UK using light glass bottles with a high recycled content produces roughly the same CO2 emissions during production and transportation as PET bottling. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:10:39 GMT)

Be Your Own Pet Tunes Too Violent for U.S. LP; Liars to Open Radiohead Tour
Three tunes off Be Your Own Pet 's new LP Get Awkward -- "Blow Yr Mind," "Black Hole," and "Becky" -- have been barred from the album's U.S. version after being deemed too violent by Universal, which releases the quartet's albums through a deal with their U.S. label, Ecstatic Peace. "I guess that's just what happens when you decide to have something to do with a major label," frontwoman ... (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:32:55 GMT)

Pet Owners React To Hospital Fire
The fire at the Paradise Pet Hospital killed more than a dozen pets over the weekend. There was a tent filled with Paradise Pet Hospital employees who waited for any owners who still have not heard. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:22:44 GMT)

Puppy Returned To Pet Shop After Friday Theft
NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- A puppy stolen from a west suburban pet shop on Friday afternoon was returned unharmed to the store on Monday. The 2-month-old Pomeranian was stolen at about 11:40 a.m. Friday from the Petland store at 720 S. Rt. 59 in Naperville, according to a release from HelpMeFindMyPet.com. (Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:27:50 GMT)

Naperville pet store regains stolen $1,500 Pomeranian pup
A tiny Pomeranian stolen last week from a Naperville pet store was returned Monday and seems to be fine, the store's owner said. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:33:31 GMT)

Some pet foods still not on shelves
More than a year after the biggest pet-food recall began, sales of wet pet food continue to struggle, and many products still are missing from store shelves. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:37:54 GMT)

Violent Pet Censorship
(punknews.org) Be Your Own Pet have seen three tracks from their new album, Get Awkward pulled from the US version due to "violent content." The three tracks "Blow Yr Mind", "Black Hole", and "Becky" were on the original promos released by the label and are widely available in the UK and Europe. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:10:23 GMT)

Have your pet spayed for free
-April 30 and July 30, at Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital. Call 736-0488. -June 18 and Sept. 17, at Arnold Pet Clinic. Call 795-4471. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:21:46 GMT)

Pamper your pet while on vacation
GRAFTON -- Going away on spring vacation but you don't know what to do with your pet? (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:24:31 GMT)

A PET (& VET) PEEVE
A Manhattan man who for 15 years counted on his kitty as a constant companion might go to prison on an animal-cruelty charge for failing to take his dying pet to a vet. Three months after Martin Walsh, of the East Village, took the ailing and... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:51:15 GMT)

Stolen pup returned safely to pet store
A pilfered Pomeranian puppy has been returned safely to the Naperville pet store it was stolen from, but the dognapper remains on the loose, police said Monday. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:05:44 GMT)

Family 'fights' to save pet; Walnut St. residents risk losing pit bull over licensing
Beth and Scott Whittingham are mounting a public campaign to try to save Heira, their beloved Staffordshire terrier pit bull, from death row Their pet's plight, the Whittinghams admit with equal measures of embarrassment and regret, is the result of forgetting last year to renew Heira's licence. [...] (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:52:02 GMT)

Rt. 9 pet grooming shop offers big-city treatment in Berkeley
Furballs Pet Grooming, 340 Route 9 South, Berkeley, is conducting a month-long fundraiser to help Associated Humane Societies Forked River Shelter and Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:06:03 GMT)

Pet food industry remembers recalls
Many of the pet foods recalled in the United States more than a year ago haven't returned to retail stores, a Tuesday report said. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:40:15 GMT)

Pet food industry remembers recalls
Many of the pet foods recalled in the United States more than a year ago haven't returned to retail stores, a Tuesday report said.PetSmart stores reported that 20 percent of the products, tainted with wheat gluten containing the industrial chemical melamine, haven't been restocked and 10 percent have been discontinued.Hundreds of products were recalled, many made by Menu Foods, USA Today ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:04:52 GMT)

News: Hybrid MRI-PET Scanner Reveals Tumors Earlier and in More Detail
Researchers this week announced a new, faster way of imaging inside the body that could detect tumors more quickly and lead to earlier treatment. Scientists from the University of Tübingen in Germany report in this week's Nature Medicine that they were able to locate and monitor tumor growth in mice with a scanner they developed that combines positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic ... (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:53:20 GMT)

Pet of the week
This week�fs pet of the week is Sammy. The one year old puppy belongs to Danene and Tad Meeks of Trumann. (Photo provided) (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:31:18 GMT)

Pet adoption store to open next month
The Toronto Humane Society is preparing to open a space it hopes will become a focal point for pet adoptions in the city. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:57:37 GMT)

Animal rescue to have pet adoption in Florence
Home Away From Home Rescue will have a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bi-Lo on Pamplico Highway in Florence. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:49:08 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Still Affects Sales
It's been a year since the major dog and cat foods were pulled from pet store shelves, but Natalie Grise reports that the recall is still influencing what consumers buy for their animals. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:05:05 GMT)

Siemens installs first HD-PET technology at UT Southwestern
Siemens Healthcare has announced the official release and world's first clinical installation of HD-PET technology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. (Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:44:53 GMT)

Findings Suggest Pet Surrenders Linked to Economic Troubles
Minnesota residents plagued by foreclosures are also finding the family pet is affected. The Animal Humane Society is experiencing a greater volume of surrendered animals this winter. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:46:43 GMT)

Memorial Grows After Fire At Pet Hospital
Pet owners are trying to put the pieces back together after the fire that killed 16 animals. Firefighters are talking about how hard they worked to save those animals. Tuesday, insurance investigators took a look at what is left of the Paradise Pet Hotel. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:00:22 GMT)

Nominate person or pet for award
Do you know a pet that deserves special recognition? Or a person whose service and acts of kindness have improved and enriched the bond between humans and animals? The Wichita Veterinary Medical Association is taking nominations for its 2008 Pet/Person of the Year award, which honors heroic pets or people whose devotion, love and caring for pets go beyond the ordinary. Last year's winner was ... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:17:18 GMT)

Guest Viewpoint: 'Forced' neutering is not the answer for pet overpopulation
Complicated issues regarding pet overpopulation, growing in size and complexity over many years, can only be made worse by mandating a quick Band-Aid and considering the matter closed. Who manages and monitors? Who pays? Who stealthily dumps animals of all ages, kinds and conditions? (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:46:50 GMT)

Atlanta Pet Care Purveyor Makes Pet Safety a Priority: Mandates Animal First Aid Training for Its Staff, Offers Free ...
Today, pet owners throughout Atlanta increasingly regard Fido and Felix as a bona fide family member whose well-being and safety is paramount. With this in mind, FETCH! Pet Care of Atlanta, Georgia, a provider of professional pet sitting and dog walking services in the region, today announced it has made animal first aid training and education a mandatory job requirement among its entire staff ... (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

Pet Insurance For Your Loved One
Do you wish you could have the same peace-of-mind with health care coverage for your dog or cat as you do for your family? For some pet owners, pet insurance can cover those routine and unexpected visits to the vet. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:13:44 GMT)

Study confirms impact of PET scans on cancer care
Researchers analyzed data on nearly 23,000 cancer patients nationwide to obtain the results. The data came from the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR), which compiled information from more than 1,200 imaging centers. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:55:02 GMT)

FW Approves Bigger Pet Pigs
Pet potbellied pigs in Fort Worth can let themselves go a little. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:09:21 GMT)

Police to hold pet adoption day
REDLANDS - The Redlands Police Department Animal Control and Community Service divisions are teaming up to host a Community Pet Adoption Day, Saturday, April 5, at the Redlands Community Center. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:55:21 GMT)

PET confirmed as valuable cancer diagnostic and disease-staging tool
The recent release of data by the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) showing that positron emission tomography (PET) produced scans revealing disease at a molecular level, which then caused physicians to change treatment plans for more than one-third of participating patients, has corroborated decades of nuclear medicine research. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:17:32 GMT)

Humane society to hold pet adoptions in Florence
The Florence Area Humane Society will have two pet adoptions from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in Florence: at Wal-Mart SuperCenter and at Tractor Supply, both on South Irby Street. (Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:09:06 GMT)

Pet Store Employees Among 3 Charged In Puppy Heist
Friday's theft of a two-month-old Pomeranian puppy from a west suburban pet shop was an inside job, police said late Wednesday afternoon. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:13:33 GMT)

Dog suits and dung among my pet hates
People joke that the number of pet dogs in Beijing is more than the urban population. It is an exaggeration to some but Beijingers seem to love their pets more than most. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:03:36 GMT)

Pet adoption fees may rise at St. John animal shelter
With the hiring of a private veterinarian to spay and neuter animals from the shelter, St. John the Baptist Parish officials say an increase in pet adoption fees may be on the horizon. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:47:30 GMT)

PETCO Foundation Campaigns for Pets in Need: Partners with PEDIGREE for Annual Spring A Pet Fundraiser
The PETCO Foundation is once again launching its annual Spring A Pet fundraiser to benefit animal welfare groups nationwide. Starting Sunday, March 30, PETCO stores nationwide will collect donations on behalf of local animal shelters and rescue groups. The annual campaign will last through May 4. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2008) Read the full story at ... (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:35:04 GMT)

Industry Pioneer Reflects on Profession's Growth as Pet Sitters International Celebrates 14-Year Milestone
Pet Sitters International, the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters, celebrated its fourteenth year of business on Monday, March 17, 2008. The celebration not only marked a milestone for the organization, but also validated the success of a thriving pet-care industry and its entrepreneurial founder. This current success is due to the hard work and diligence of ... (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:50:18 GMT)

Ex-Pet Connection site may become kennel
It looks as if the former Pet Connection Humane Society building in north Bismarck will get a new life as a private pet kennel. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:17:26 GMT)

Pet store to mark one-year anniversary
LA MESA: Paw Country will celebrate its one-year anniversary with an event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the pet store, 5652 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:32:48 GMT)

Valuable Cancer Diagnostic And Disease-Staging Tool Found In PET
The recent release of data by the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) showing that positron emission tomography (PET) produced scans revealing disease at a molecular level, which then caused physicians to change treatment plans for more than one-third of participating patients, has corroborated decades of nuclear medicine research. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:06:42 GMT)

PET Confirmed As Valuable Cancer Diagnostic And Disease-staging Tool
Data by the National Oncologic PET Registry showing that positron emission tomography produced scans revealing disease at a molecular level, which then caused physicians to change treatment plans for more than one-third of participating patients, has corroborated decades of nuclear medicine research. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:13:44 GMT)

Giants star admits guilt over pet pit bulls
Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce pleaded guilty to an animal neglect charge yesterday in Monroe Township Municipal Court and agreed to pay $1,300 in fines for failing to provide proper care for his pet pit bull and allowing both of his dogs to run loose in his neighborhood. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:56:59 GMT)

Baby girl escapes death after contracting salmonella from the family pet snake
A baby girl narrowly escaped death after contracting salmonella from the family's pet snake. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:38:31 GMT)

More than 100 take part in Howell 'Love Your Pet' photo competition
Judges had to review close to 100 photographs for the Love Your Pet Photo Contest sponsored by the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority last month before settling on three winners. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:46:31 GMT)

Grieving a lost pet
By Jen Christensen Posted: Friday, March 28, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. Pet Ownership Pets are very popular in the U.S. According to the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association, more than 60 percent of American homes have at least one pet. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:53:33 GMT)

Pet tag day April 5
In recognition of National Pet Tag Day, Washington County Animal Services will offer half-price dog licenses 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Bonnie Hays Small Animal Shelter. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:07:57 GMT)

Tiny $1,000 puppy stolen from Lutz pet store
LUTZ -- Authorities are looking for a thief who snatched a tiny puppy with a big price tag -- $1,000 -- from a Lutz pet store Wednesday. The suspect is a man, 17 to 19 years old, 5 feet 10-inches... (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:23:51 GMT)

10-Week-Old Chihuahua Stolen From Lutz Pet Store
A 10-week-old tea cup Chihuahua was nabbed Wednesday from a Lutz pet store, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:56:10 GMT)

Utah Pet Center -- with everything from vets to groomers -- planned for former Fun Dome
Posted: 1:41 PM- MURRAY -- Where miniature golf, college courses and a grand buffet didn't pan out, owners are hoping a pet hospital will. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:01:42 GMT)

JC schools host pet adoption fair
Chattahoochee High School Humane Club and the Taylor Road Middle School Animal Rescue Club are joining forces next weekend to present their first joint Pet Adoption Fair. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:10:50 GMT)

Something for Every Pet Lover at Pet Expo
About a hundred vendors are taking part, offering everything from pet food to pet fashion, and Dock Dogs is back by popular demand. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:01:00 GMT)

Local family loses home, pet in blaze
A local family lost their home and their pet in a house fire Thursday night. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:49:17 GMT)

New products let you pamper your pet in an all-natural way
From biodegradable pet pooper scoopers to treating pets with natural ointments and other products, it's a lot easier these days being green. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:17:22 GMT)

Pet of the week, 03.29.08
This week’s Pet of the Week is Sasha. Sasha is a pretty female tri-colored cat. She has been spayed and has had all of her shots. She really needs a loving home. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:59:56 GMT)

Share pet videos on Web site
On Tuesday, April Fools' Day, Ohio.com is kicking off a My Pet's a Fool video contest to introduce videos.ohio.com — a new way to view videos for you and to share your best moments with Ohio.com readers. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:41:06 GMT)

Vet care, boarding, grooming are all part of pet center
MURRAY - Where miniature golf, college courses and a grand buffet didn't pan out, owners are hoping a pet hospital will. No longer the 49th Street Galleria, Utah Fun Dome, Salt Lake Valley College or Salt Lake Pavilion, the twin-towered glass building off Interstate 15 near 4900 (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:23:36 GMT)

Pet Connection: Help your bunny get off on the right foot
Did you get a rabbit for Easter? Then you'll need to know how to best care for your new pet. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:08:21 GMT)

Easton comic goes to the dogs -- in pet comedy contest
With a screaming baby in the background, two pugs at her feet and a pancake in her hand, Easton stand-up comic Alex House has quite a ''tail'' to tell about her second try at winning a national pet comedy challenge. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:00:49 GMT)

City?s new classes will address pet behavior
The city of Fayetteville will offer pet obedience classes at the Fayetteville Dog Park beginning April 8. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:34:15 GMT)

Panel Finalizing Plans for Aberdeen Pet Celebration
Adoptions, rabies shots, doghouse construction and a Westminster Mutts and Meows Show are among the attractions planned for the Aberdeen Pet Responsibility Celebration. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:15:07 GMT)

Delhi top cop's pet dog found
NEW DELHI: Almost four days after Delhi Police commissioner Yudhbir Singh Dadwal's favourite pet dog, Toto went missing, she was found from Nizamuddin area in south Delhi late on Friday night. (Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:21:20 GMT)

Hospital Volunteers: Pet Therapy Program has been going strong for 5 years
The most wonderful experience you will find anywhere is the fantastic Pet Therapy Program at Cape Coral Hospital. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:14:39 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Flojo
Flojo is this week’s pet of the week. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:25:13 GMT)

Go Fetch Fitness: Exercise for You and Your Pet
If it's time for you and your pet to get in shape, check out "Go Fetch Fitness". Dr. Elizabeth Bixby with Taylor Veterinary Hospital in Cedar Falls knows how hard it is to find time to exercise our pets. That's why a book inspired her to start a fitness program for people and pets. (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:48:30 GMT)

Woman says pet Dachshund saved her during house fire
A northern Kentucky woman who says she was considering getting rid of her pet dog has changed her mine after the dog saved her life. Caroline Highlander was asleep in the single-wide trailer she shares with her husband and pet Dachshund on Thursday when the dog began barking nervously. The barks awoke Highlander, who notice smoke filling the trailer. She picked the dog up and fled before the ... (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:43:39 GMT)

Pet Store Family Saves Animal Flood Victims
A family is making sure the furry and feathery flood victims of Pacific are taken care of. When the flood waters hit, the Pigg family, which owns Piggs Pets, opened a tent city for pets in the Pacific area affected by the flooding. Local mail carriers help identify the dogs. There's the huskie wolf mix whose elderly owner is displaced due to damage, and the playful pup whose family is out there ... (Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:00:00 GMT)

Pet DNA proving useful
Human DNA is not the only way police track down criminals. Pet DNA is proving to be just as helpful, even tracking down an Arizona criminal. FOX 10's Sarah Acevedo has more on the story. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:42:56 GMT)

Woman: Pet Dachshund Saved Her From Fire
A northern Kentucky woman who said she was considering getting rid of her pet dog has changed her mind after the dog saved her life. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:42:31 GMT)

Blaze takes family's home, pet
A family of four lost its home and a family pet in an early morning blaze Monday. The single-family home at 4311 Blevins Road in Hopewell Township is a total loss, said Eureka Volunteer Fire Co. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:10:01 GMT)

Be Your Own Pet To Tour
Having released their sophomore album, Get Awkward , on Ecstatic Peace this month, Be Your Own Pet announced on Monday a slate of 36 dates for their major spring tour of North America. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:37:34 GMT)

Congress forgets ban on pet projects
Get out the trough, it's feeding time. Congress has decided that an election year with recession written all over it is not the time to be giving up those job-producing "pork" projects bemoaned by both parties' presidential candidates. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has quietly shelved the idea of a one-year moratorium on so-called earmarks, the $18 billion or so in pet projects that lawmakers sent ... (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:35:47 GMT)

Cause Of Paradise Pet Hospital Fire Still Unknown
Fire investigators still do not know what caused a fire at a local veterinary clinic. It has been a little more then a week since flames engulfed the Paradise Pet Hospital at Flamingo and Maryland Parkway. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:37:48 GMT)

Swiss Pet-Lovers Push to Ban Trade in Cat and Dog Fur
Cat fur is used in garments and blankets in Switzerland, the last western European nation where such a trade is still legal. (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:49:12 GMT)

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