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Tampa Park Takes In Teen's Pet Crocodile
TAMPA - A teenager in Roanoke, Va., may have had good intentions, but when his pet African Nile crocodile grew to 100 pounds and 6 feet long, his mother said enough was enough. The reptile, whose species is known for being responsible for more human deaths than any other type of crocodile, was kept illegally by the anonymous teen, according to volunteers from Croc Encounters Reptile Park and ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:07:06 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. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:59:18 GMT)

City Named 'Pet-Friendliest Destination'
Four-legged tourists seeking out the cushiest hotels and best in gourmet dog treats for their next vacation should pick New York City, according to Animal Fair magazine, which is awarding the city the 2008 Cesar Five Dog Bone Pet-Friendliest Destination prize. The announcement prompted the city's marketing agency, NYC and Company, to tout the city's various pet-centric locales, including several ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:58:21 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. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:03:13 GMT)

Pet advocate rejects commercial pet food
When Harvey Cohen answered the phone, it was easy to hear the joyful clamor of 38 birds that the natural-pet-food advocate and creator had rescued over the years. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:13:24 GMT)

Families urged to take up pet insurance
People hardly give a second thought to insuring their homes, cars, themselves and families, but regularly forget their pets. That omission can often prove disastrous if the animal gets sick, and not just financially for the pet owner. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:14:44 GMT)

PET Scanning Achieves Earlier Detection Of Colorectal Cancer Recurrence
Regular monitoring with positron emission tomography (PET) scanning - which detects changes in the function of cells - achieves earlier detection of recurrences of colorectal cancer than conventional scanning that simply looks at the structure of body tissues, a prospective study has shown. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:16:06 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Raleigh, North Carolina
FETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in North Carolina's Metro & SE Raleigh region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 152nd FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now services more than 10,000 active clients ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Hillsborough, North Carolina
FETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in North Carolina's Hillsborough-Burlington region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 153rd FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now services more than 10,000 active clients ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

A PET'S PRAYER
Imagine for a moment what it would be like if your pet could sit down for a heart to heart talk with you. What do you think they would say? Would they ask for a softer bed, more treats, fewer walks? Probably not. Chances are, the one thing they would ask for more of, is your time. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:00:24 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. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:28:22 GMT)

Menu Foods reaches deal to settle pet food suits
Menu Foods Income Fund said on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement in principle to settle lawsuits it is facing over its massive recall of contaminated pet food last year. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:18:59 GMT)

Pet food company settles with grieving owners
A pet food maker whose contaminated product may have led to the deaths of thousands of dogs and cats in North America has agreed to settle lawsuits with pet owners in the United States and Canada. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:17:59 GMT)

Menu Foods to Settle Lawsuits Over Tainted Pet Food (Update3)
April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Menu Foods Income Fund , the owner of the company that recalled 60 million cans of pet food last year, agreed to settle lawsuits with pet owners whose cats and dogs allegedly fell ill after eating tainted food. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:38:44 GMT)

Toxic pet food firm agrees to settle
Pet food company linked to thousands of pets' deaths proposes settlement with owners. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:03:49 GMT)

Maker Of Tainted Pet Food Agrees To Settle
A pet food maker whose contaminated food may have led to the deaths of thousands of dogs and cats in North America has agreed to settle lawsuits with pet owners in the United States and Canada. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:52:40 GMT)

NY is top pet-friendly place for 2008
The Big Apple has gone to the dogs — and is being awarded for it. The city has been selected as the pet-friendliest destination of 2008, according to Animal Fair, a lifestyle magazine for pet owners. It's one of the seven winners of this year's Cesar Five Dog Bone Awards, voted on by readers. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:55:44 GMT)

Deal would settle 100-plus lawsuits over tainted pet food
A year after tainted pet food led to the deaths of thousands of dogs and cats nationwide, a proposed settlement was announced yesterday that would resolve more than 100 class-action lawsuits filed by grief-stricken pet owners in the United States and Canada. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:48:08 GMT)

Pet food maker settles lawsuits
Streetsville-based Menu Foods Income Fund has reached an agreement in principle to settle lawsuits the company is facing over a massive recall last year of contaminated pet food. In 2007, Menu Foods stopped shipments and recalled 60 million packages of contaminated pet food. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:41:36 GMT)

N.Y. Voted Top Pet-Friendly Destination In 2008
New York City has been picked as the pet-friendliest destination of 2008, according to Animal Fair, a lifestyle magazine for pet owners. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:34:04 GMT)

NY top pet-friendly spot for 2008
New York is the top pet-friendly destination for 2008 according to magazine (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:44:12 GMT)

NY Is Top Pet-Friendly Place for 2008
The Big Apple has gone to the dogs -- and is being awarded for it. The city has been selected as the pet-friendliest destination of 2008, according to Animal Fair, a lifestyle magazine for pet owners. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:36:45 GMT)

Annual 'Pig Book' Sees Steep Rise in Pet Projects
Pork barrel spending went up 30 percent in the 2008 fiscal year and the number of pet projects jumped by 337 percent — to more than 11,600. The cost of all the earmarked projects was $17.2 billion. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:53:19 GMT)

Global Settlement Reached in Suits Over Tainted Pet Food
A Canadian manufacturer has come to terms with plaintiffs lawyers in litigation over pet food that allegedly caused death or injury to thousands of dogs and cats. Suits were filed early last year soon after Menu Foods Inc. recalled 60 million containers of 90 brands of pet food. The plaintiffs claim unfair and deceptive trade practices; negligence in failing to provide adequate quality control; ... (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:13:58 GMT)

O'Day is Angels' new pet
MINNEAPOLIS - When Darren O'Day dreamed of making the big leagues, he probably didn't picture himself taking a pink "Littlest Pet Shop" backpack with him. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:32:31 GMT)

Pet Expo is coming to Orange County
America's Family Pet Expo offers entertainment and information for all pet lovers. Enjoy cat shows, animal entertainment, aquariam displays, birds, bunnies, animal competitions, performances, a pet product marketplace and meet pet experts. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:39 GMT)

'Pig book' puts pet spending in spotlight
Citizens Against Government Waste released its inventory of pet spending projects, called the "Pig Book" on Tuesday. At $17.2 billion, earmarked spending projects are a relatively tiny portion — about six-tenths of one percent — of total federal spending. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:38:15 GMT)

Pet pageant winner donates all to Humane Society (Thursday, April 03, 2008)
For pet owner Cheri Lelond, winning a pet pageant isn’t about getting prizes. It’s about giving back to the people who care for animals in the Wheat City before they become someone’s pets. Lelond and (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:42:28 GMT)

Pet Ecology to File Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. announced today it has retained the BALL LAW FIRM, LLP, Los Angeles, CA, and that it intends to protect its patent from being infringed on by competitors that are selling its patented products to retailers including Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:43:00 GMT)

Driver crashes into Fairview Heights house setting loose several pet snakes
A Fairview Heights man was on the lookout for his pet snakes this morning after a car crashed into his basement, breaking open several glass cages containing the reptiles. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:35:02 GMT)

Vet Gives Pet Protection Advice
One Valley veterinarian is telling NEWS9 pet owners that they need to be extremely careful in the upcoming months when keeping watch of their animals outside. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:28:04 GMT)

Dog owner bites pit bull to save pet
AMERICAN Amy Rice feared for her dog’s life when a pit bull terrier jumped over a fence into her yard and attacked her pet. So she took matters into her own mouth. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:10:48 GMT)

Adopt-A-Pet sets April 25 gala at Stone Creek
YORK -- Who better to entertain a building filled with pet lovers than a man with wavy locks combed back and a sultry leer belting out "You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog?" (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:22:36 GMT)

Pet Hamster Survives Microwave In Lake County
Bugsy the pet hamster is going to be okay after she was reportedly microwaved twice by two teenage girls who attend Lower Lake High School in Lake County. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:44:29 GMT)

Pet rescue: Woman bites dog
AMY Rice feared for her pet dog's life when a pit bull jumped over a fence into her yard and attacked him. So she took matters into her own mouth. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:30:00 GMT)

Humane Society holds special pet adoptathon in Keystone Heights
Those searching for just the right dog or cat to add to their family might find the perfect pet at Saturday's Pet Adoptathon, which will be held by the Humane Society of Northeast Florida in Keystone Heights. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:22:46 GMT)

Should Your Pet Travel with You?
Many older adults have companion animals that are almost a part of the family. If you enjoy travel and want to include your pet, these tips can help you decide... (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:24:46 GMT)

Pet briefs
Pet Assistance League of Savannah (PALS) will have a fundraiser yard sale April 26 at 8703 Hurst Ave. The group is requesting donations of any and all household items to sell. No clothes will be accepted. The community yard sale will raise money for low-income families to spay and neuter their pets. For information or to deliver items, call 596-2766. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:50:46 GMT)

Avella Urges Law Change On Pet-Owner Eviction
Tenants who replace a deceased pet with a new companion would be protected from eviction if City Council Member Tony Avella gets his way. Legally, landlords have a three-month window to take action, such as eviction, against tenants who violate a no-pet clause in their lease. But pet-owners are not home free once the time expires. If their pet dies and they replace it, the three-month clock ... (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:44:33 GMT)

Net Tangible Asset Backing 31 March 2008 (PET.AX, 00829743, 20080404)
mktsens (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:34:00 GMT)

Ann Fisher: Congress' pet projects need public scrutiny
It's all well and good to say you want Congress to eliminate or reduce the pork -- the federal dollars that individual lawmakers send home to their districts to pay for pet projects. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:55:06 GMT)

Organization to give help for pet spaying
Community Partnership for Pets has offered free transportation to Asheville for pet owners who want to get their pet spayed or neutered at the Asheville Humane Alliance Spay Neuter Clinic for more than two years. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:42:29 GMT)

Third suspect arrested in theft of puppy from area pet store
A Plainfield man accused of conspiring with two women to steal a purebred Pomeranian puppy from a Naperville pet shop has surrendered to police. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:19:47 GMT)

New pet-care clinic sets open house
Turkeyfoot Family Pet Center will have a free open house to show off its new 10,600-square-foot facility from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:10:30 GMT)

Pet bakery remembers Samantha In loving memory
Nearly two months after a local pet was found with it’s throat slashed, a local pet bakery is doing it’s part to speak out against violence towards animals. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:50:08 GMT)

Do You Let Your Pet Sleep In Your Bed?
Experts weigh in on this controversial topic and explain whether allowing your pet in your bed strengthens or hurts your relationship with them. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:13:18 GMT)

Pet Buying Advice For Pet Month
The start of an annual, month-long promotion of responsible pet ownership is only a few days away.. Wednesday 02 April 2008 (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:20:21 GMT)

Pet Hamster Survives Microwave
(Lake County, CA) -- Bugsy the pet hamster is going to be okay after she was allegedly microwaved twice by two teenage girls who attend Lower Lake High School in Lake County, California. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:48:30 GMT)

Free pet ID tags to be offered Saturday at Johnstone Park
As surely as temperatures rise in the spring so does the risk of pets getting lost. Pet contact information on a collar tag is the least expensive and easiest insurance policy that Fido and Fluffy will find their way home. Their tag may be their ticket home. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:16:08 GMT)

"Pet Owner's Guide to Cancer" Is Now Available Online
Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine now has a live-action video online designed to give pet owners a complete overview of cancer, and the video includes how pets get cancer, early detection strategy, diagnosis and treatment. Owners can learn how pets undergo radiation, chemotherapy and other advanced treatment options. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:17:38 GMT)

Air Canada ordered to reverse pet policy
A federal tribunal has given pet lovers a major victory over Air Canada. The Canadian Transportation Agency has ordered Air Canada to reverse its decision to refuse to transport pets weighing less than 70 pounds as checked baggage. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:42:50 GMT)

Pet month: an opportunity for pharmacy
National Pet Month starts on 5 April 2008, promoting responsible pet ownership. It gives community pharmacists a chance to show they are keen to offer high quality medicines and advice to Britain’s millions of pet owners. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:38:29 GMT)

Woman steals boa constrictor from Mich. pet store by slipping it down her pants
LANSING, Mich. - A woman stole a boa constrictor from a pet store by slipping the snake down her pants, the owner said. The animal was stolen Thursday afternoon from Preuss Animal House in Lansing. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:59:49 GMT)

Save a pet by adopting from a shelter
It's hard not to get smitten by that adorable puppy in the pet store window. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:32:28 GMT)

NJ Pet Store Accused Of Selling Unhealthy Animals
A number of people say there is a serious problem with one south Jersey pet store. These customers say the pets they purchased were cute and cuddly but needed serious veterinary care. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:42:12 GMT)

Charges against pet shelter owner to be refiled
Tiger Ranch pet sanctuary operator Linda Bruno showed up at the appointed time yesterday, prepared to be arrested and charged with hundreds of counts of animal cruelty. ... (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:27:24 GMT)

This week's Pet Corner
This week's Pet Corner | news-press.com | The News-Press (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:10:10 GMT)

Share pet videos on Ohio.com
Don't miss out on the fun of Ohio.com's My Pet's a Fool video contest at videos.ohio.com. This is a new way for you to view videos and to share your best moments with Ohio.com readers. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:41:09 GMT)

ADOPT A PET
CoCo , a 4-year-old lop-eared rabbit, is available for adoption from the Kansas Humane Society . Adorable and fluffy, she would make a great pet for someone who doesn't have a lot of room. CoCo is as sweet as her name but doesn't enjoy being held. Also available: • Jursie, 1-year-old Lab mix, a very lovable and friendly young lady who has had a long stay at the shelter. She is a joy to be ... (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:15:46 GMT)

Woman steals boa constrictor from Michigan pet store by slipping it down her pants
LANSING, Mich. — A woman stole a boa constrictor from a pet store by slipping the snake down her pants, the owner said. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:16:15 GMT)

Nationwide, pet obesity is on the rise — Lodi is no exception
It is 6 a.m. Laura Bolewine is awake scooping 1/4 cup of Hills Prescription Diet cat food for Smokey, her pet of 13 years. The food must last him 12 hours because he won't be allowed to eat again until 6 p.m. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:27:55 GMT)

Fla. Man Shot, Killed Over Pet Bird
A man accused of fatally shooting a 21-year-old man over a small pet bird was arrested this weekend, Jacksonville police said. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:22:13 GMT)

State Budget Finds Room for Pet Projects
Tax collections may have slowed to a trickle in Georgia. But that didn't stop state lawmakers from loading up the state budget with millions of dollars in pet projects. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:06:52 GMT)

ADOPT-A-PET
The Ford County Humane Society is sponsoring pet adoptions this Saturday at Orscheln Farm and Home Supply from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1701 N. 14th Ave. Dogs have a $70 adoption fee which includes spaying/neutering, heart-worm testing and vaccinations. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:10:27 GMT)

Grant a great fit for pet supply store
SHELTON — The first to greet customers coming into H3 Pet Supply might well be Bruce, a gray-and-white shih tzu. Bruce never misses a day of work at the pet supply shop that opened in January (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:44:54 GMT)

Pet Briefs
The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission will hold Pet Fest 2008 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Palmetto Islands County Park. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:07:28 GMT)

Lee Animal Services guarantees pet health
The Lee County Animal Services shelter has announced a new practice it hopes will encourage pet adoptions. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:13:26 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet of the week (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:05:56 GMT)

Medical experts support battle cry for PET scanners
They're considered a vital tool in diagnosing cancer and deciding how to treat it. But in Ontario, cancer patients don't have access to PET scanners -- imaging technology around for almost 30 years but still considered experimental in this province. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:19:18 GMT)

Pet groomer gets special cat training
Frankie Sylvia, a pet groomer at City Dogs Grooming, received special training in cat grooming at the annual Pacific Northwest Grooming Show in Tacoma in March. He also attended the “Bather and Brusher Certification Program” for cats and dogs, studying grooming, skin disorders and shedding problems. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:05:10 GMT)

Nominees needed for pet awards
The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association is seeking nominations for its 10th annual Pet of the Year award to honor animals that exemplify the strength and value of the human-animal bond. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:14:25 GMT)

Wanted: Stupid pet tricks
David Letterman's "Stupid Pet Tricks" talent scout will be here Saturday for open "Late Show" auditions at the Everything Pets expo. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:24:01 GMT)

'Extra' Exposed: Pet Problems for Dayna
Dayna experienced a loss in her family last night when Agent, her pet dog accidentally ate a stuffed fish. See Dayna's suprising reaction as well as her past with dead pets. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:52:43 GMT)

PET-CT scanning combo effective for lymphoma patients
Washington, Apr 6 : According to a new study, Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging of lymphoma patients is a more effective method to evaluate response to radiation therapy. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:11:51 GMT)

Local Pet Owners Respond to Last Year's Food Recalls
ROCKFORD - Several cat and dog food recalls last year wake up pet owners to change their animals' diet. After contaminated pet food killed thousands of cats and dogs last year, local pet owners decide to change their animals diet. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:25:21 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Mongo the Dog
All animals deserve a loving home, including Mongo the Dog, this Sunday's Pet of the Week. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:25:06 GMT)

Errand Services Biz, Inc of Lafayette, CO Announced Its Acquisition of Standley Pet Sitting Service
Errand Services Biz, Inc DBA e-Services of Lafayette, CO announced its acquisition of Standley Pet Sitting Service. This acquisition will allow e-Services Pet Care to expand their business and allow for more employment among pet lovers, old and young. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

TransMedia Group to Publicize Launch of 'Pet Tracks,' America's First Quick, Reliable, Inexpensive Service That ...
Pet Tracks has retained TransMedia Group to yelp about the launch of America's first national pet information registry, which could dramatically reduce an exploding pet population in animal shelters nationwide. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:39:00 GMT)

Rx for Healthy Pets: Tighten Pet Import Regulations and Hug an American Dog
Congress is presently considering a Farm Bill that would put more stringent health and screening requirements in place for importing dogs and puppies into the US for resale. This is a critically important step in ensuring public health, the health of our pets and the vitality of the pet industry in America. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Pet DRx Corporation Reports 2007 Financial Results
Pet DRx Corporation , a provider of veterinary primary care and specialized services to companion animals, today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Des Moines, Iowa
FETCH! Pet Care, the nation's largest pet care brand offering professional pet sitting and dog walking services, today announced it has launched a new location in Iowa's Metro Des Moines region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 155th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now services more than 10,000 active clients throughout 1,500 ... (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Pet Tales: A superhero comes to kitty’s aid
One of the very worst feelings for a pet owner is being unable to help a furry companion when they’re sick, lost or stuck in some impossible situation. Mindy Chubon of Atascadero sent in this letter to publicly thank Rick Schimmelpfenning of Schimms Tree Service for rescuing the family pet, a kitten named Flower, who was stuck in an oak tree. “After already having spent one night on a 4-inch ... (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:15:35 GMT)

Nano Pet Products, LLC Signs Two Major Distributors to Meet Growing Demand for its Revolutionary Nanotechnology-Based ...
Nano Pet Products, LLC, a Wilton, Connecticut-based company dedicated to bringing cleaner and healthier pet products to pet owners worldwide through nanotechnology, has signed two major new distributors, Superdog Pet Food Company based in Leola, Pennsylvania and Southeast Pet based in Austell, Georgia, to meet the growing demand for the company's revolutionary new Dog Gone Smart Bed and Dog ... (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:39:00 GMT)

Pet Ecology: Update on Full Reporting
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. announced on April 4th, 2007 that it had begun the process that is intended to allow the Company to become a reporting company in full compliance with the Securities Act of 1934. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:56:00 GMT)

Worried Your Pet Will Get Lost or Stolen? Invest in Pet Identification
Many pet owners take their animals for granted thinking they'll always be at their side. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:03:00 GMT)

Consider these five factors before you take the pet plunge
Is your family ready for the responsibility of a pet? Here are five important things to consider before you take the plunge into pet ownership. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:49:45 GMT)

Pet travel awards: NYC, Austin hotel
A magazine for animal-lovers is honoring New York, Continental Airlines, a hotel in Austin, Texas, and a resort in Arizona with pet travel awards. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:27:41 GMT)

Pet food company settles with owners
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. A pet food maker whose contaminated product may have led to the deaths of thousands of dogs and cats in North America has agreed to settle lawsuits with pet owners in the United States and Canada. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:15:17 GMT)

Let’s do the pet owner’s two-step
Anybody with a pet can probably empathize with the adventures at my house involving my dog and cats. For every step forward in discipline and behavior these animals take comes an inevitable step or two backward. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:21:44 GMT)

/ CORRECTION - Pet Ecology: Update on Full Reporting
In the news release, "Pet Ecology: Update on Full Reporting," issued earlier today by Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. (Pinksheets: PECD), we are advised by the company that the first two paragraphs under the "RECENT NEWS" header should be disregarded. Complete corrected text follows. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:44:00 GMT)

PETCO Pet Products Company to Add 277 Jobs; Invest $33 Million in facility in Braselton
ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announces that PETCO, a leading pet products company, is locating a new distribution center in Braselton, representing an investment of $33 million. At full operating capacity, the company anticipates the center will employ up to 277 employees. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:33:29 GMT)

State aims to collar unpaid sales tax from pet stores
State tax-collectors are clawing for more revenue, and pet associations and pet stores are the most recent target. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:58:44 GMT)

Pet Owners Increasingly Insure Animals' Health
Increasing costs for trips to the veterinarian could boost the number of pet owners who insure their furry friends. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:00:31 GMT)

Save-A-Pet
Tuxedos for Tails, Save-A-Pet's 22nd Annual Tuxedos for Tails auction and dinner, will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. April 26 at The Stonegate, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:00:18 GMT)

Dr. Harvey's pet food contest was popular
Once again, you responded in droves last week, this time for the Dr. Harvey's pet food giveaway. More than 100 of you responded by the 5 p.m. April 1 deadline. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:14:09 GMT)

Pet entries 'waddling' in
Porky Pet Contest entries are waddling in, but there's still time to enter your own fat cat, pudgy puppy or other enormous animal. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:43:17 GMT)

PET CALENDAR
Caring for your pet program: 7 to 8 p.m. April 8 at the Lockport Library, 121 E. Eighth St. This family program is free. Registration is required. Call (815) 838-0755 or visit the Web site at http://www.dpvlib.org. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:03:28 GMT)

PET scanner helps patients in Cedar City
CEDAR CITY - Scott Anderson, Cedar City, has battled cancer and won, and now flies airplanes upside-down in his spare time, but he was a little worried heading into his examination in the new positron emission tomography (PET) scanner available at Valley View Medical Center. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:02:46 GMT)

Sign up now for Pet First Aid class
The American Red Cross is offering its newest class on Pet First Aid. The class teaches students how to provide emergency care to their pet in the first critical minutes before reaching a veterinarian. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:31:05 GMT)

Pet Butler Achieves 100th Franchise Milestone, Spreading Poop Scooping Services Across America
DALLAS----Pet Butler, the nation's leading pet waste cleanup and removal service, has achieved a milestone by opening its 100th franchise, making it easier for pet owners to keep their yards clean and poop-free. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Be prepared to pay tax when buying or selling a pet
The state believes many breeders and small retail shops may not be aware that they are required to charge pet buyers a sales tax. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:40:06 GMT)

Minority shareholder to propose new board for Pet Valu
Money management company Goodwood Inc. said Tuesday it plans to nominate a new slate of directors at the annual meeting of Pet Valu Inc. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:36:30 GMT)

California aims to collar unpaid tax from pet sales
California tax collectors are clawing for more revenue, and pet associations and pet stores are the most recent target. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:40:58 GMT)

Goodwood Inc. To Propose New Slate Of Directors For Pet Valu
Goodwood Inc. intends to propose a new slate of directors for Pet Valu Inc. and its subsidiary Pet Valu Canada Inc. (PVC.T) for election at the upcoming annual and special meeting to be held on May 8. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:30:55 GMT)

Judge wise to porkies of pet pig killer
A man who butchered a family's pregnant pet sow tried to claim it was a wild pig. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:01:00 GMT)

Paul's Pet: Peggy
This week's pet is feisty mix of terrier and pug named Peggy. She's three years old and she can be yours are the Hamilton County Humane Society. Site & Contents Copyright © 2008 Sarkes Tarzian Inc. All rights reserved. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:06:34 GMT)

Pet Valu board faces shareholder revolt
TORONTO — — A Toronto investment firm is moving to shake up the board of Pet Valu Inc. and its subsidiary Pet Valu Canada Inc. at the upcoming annual meeting of the pet food wholesaler and retailer. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:59:26 GMT)

Woman steals boa constrictor from pet store
A woman stole a boa constrictor from a pet store by slipping the snake down her pants, the owner said. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:19:04 GMT)

Pet of the week
This week�fs pet of the week is Copper. Copper really enjoyed the February snow. He belongs to Devin and Josh Hollingshead of Bay. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:18:20 GMT)

34 Pet Deer Killed By Dogs
Three dogs, all pit bull mixes, managed to kill and maul more than 30 pet deer in a pen. The question now is, should the dogs' owner be held responsible for what happened? (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:31:37 GMT)

Pet resort offers land for dog park
While the village continues to consider the Shady Lane Road landfill location for a potential dog park, the owner of Pet Retreat is asking Lake Delton to consider his two-acre parcel as another option.A small group of area residents met Thursday, at the Kay Mackesey Administration Building in Lake Delton, to discuss the possibility of developing a dog park at the Highway P location past the ... (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:49:32 GMT)

Tom and Ray Magliozzi: A 'pet-safe' antifreeze is excellent idea
Dear Tom and Ray, What are your thoughts on the "pet-safe" antifreeze (propylene glycol) versus the more commonly used, more deadly, ethylene glycol? (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:11:00 GMT)

New Store Great Pet Lovers Offers Charming Pet Gifts
www.GreatPetLovers.com has recently opened their store to the public, showcasing an inventory of unique and handsome pet-themed gifts. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Awakenings pet photo contest winners announced
COURTESY PHOTO THIS PHOTO, submitted to the pet photo contest at Awakenings Cafe in Laconia by Sally Cormier, took the prize for Best in Show. The café was filled with the aroma of fabulous coffee and people flushed with excitement awaiting the awards announcements of the Pet Photo Contest. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:23:04 GMT)

Pet Valu directors target for investor
A Toronto investment firm is moving to shake up the board of Pet Valu Inc. and subsidiary Pet Valu Canada Inc. at the May 8 annual meeting of the pet food wholesaler and retailer. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:42:07 GMT)

Proposed pet bylaw upsets animal lovers
At least one pet owner in the rural town of Agassiz is upset that the district council, citing increasing housing development, is trying to limit the number of dogs and cats to two per household. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:39:01 GMT)

Detailed Information Resource Covering all the Key Data Points on Pet Health Care in Sweden with Forecasts to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Pet Health Care in Sweden to 2011" to their offering. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:03:00 GMT)

Purina Pet Charts 'Fetches' Online Content for Pet Lovers
Most Internet-surfing pet lovers have to check one Web site for pet news, another for videos and yet another for images of America's cutest canines and felines. Nestle Purina PetCare wants to simplify the time they spend online by inviting pet lovers to get connected on petcharts.purina.com. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

10 Tips: How to keep pet expenses down
Caring for a pet can be a costly enterprise. Here are some tips for nurturing your animals without compromising the quality of their pets’ care. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:44:27 GMT)

Pet duck killed in Clarion County; man charged
A Clarion County man has been charged with killing a neighbor???s pet duck. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:00:17 GMT)

Pet Pals Of South Florida
Upload a photo of your favorite pet pal to our slideshows today. Then tune in to Today In South Florida on Saturday mornings to see if your pal is picked as our Pet of the Week! Latest Images Visit The Pet Pals Section! (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:56:11 GMT)

Candle fire kills pet dog and bird
Tampa Fire Rescue says a fire killed a pet dog and bird. The fire broke out around 4 p.m. Tuesday. No one was home at the time. Tampa Fire Rescue crews got the fire under control in 10 minutes. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:14:30 GMT)

Pet Store Hamster Blamed For Man's Death
A Whitman woman claims a diseased hamster killed her husband, and now she wants the pet store that sold the rodent to pay. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:01:17 GMT)

Man Retrieving Pet Bird Gets Shocked
Rescue workers say a man who was trying to retrieve a pet bird that had landed on a power pole was shocked on Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:08:13 GMT)

Pet of the week
This week�fs pet of the week is Copper. Copper really enjoyed the February snow. He belongs to Devin and Josh Hollingshead of Bay. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:47:21 GMT)

Paws to Consider... Identify your pet
Have you been wondering about the hype associated with micro-chipping pet identification systems? Maybe you’ve heard the advertisements on the radio or read about pet identification in this column. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:57:31 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 Books-A-Million in Florence. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:34:08 GMT)

Fixing Photos With 'Pet Eye'
Red-eye removers in digital photo programs can't always fix the problem when a pet's eyes appear blue, green or yellow in photos, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with pictures of glowing eyes. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:53:56 GMT)

Pet supply store ownersput focus on customers
When customers walk into Forest Acres Pet Supply & Grooming, they are typically greeted by name. Oftentimes, so are their pets. It’s a philosophy of loyalty and customer focus that store owner Earl Miller has maintained since opening the business in 1998. “This is our business,” said Miller. “If we don’t get it done then we’re shut down.” Miller and his family are marking the 10-year anniversary ... (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:18:57 GMT)

HappyTails Pet Sitting Joins Pet Sitters International
HappyTails Pet Sitting has been accepted for membership in Pet Sitters International (PSI), an organization of more than 7,900 independent professional pet sitting services throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Founded in 1994, PSI is the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

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