Online Pet Resources: pet guide, pet products and services.

Pet News Archive

Dec 2008 | Nov 2008 | Oct 2008 | Sep 2008 | Aug 2008 | Jul 2008 | Jun 2008 | May 2008 | Apr 2008 | Mar 2008 | Feb 2008 | Jan 2008 | Dec 2007 | Nov 2007 | Oct 2007 | Sep 2007 | Aug 2007 | Jul 2007 | Jun 2007 | May 2007 | Apr 2007 | Mar 2007 | Feb 2007 | Jan 2007 | Dec 2006 | Nov 2006 | Oct 2006 | Sep 2006 | Aug 2006 | Jul 2006 | Jun 2006 | May 2006 | Apr 2006 | Mar 2006

Home > Pet News

Pet News Apr 2008

Previous 1 2 3 4 Next

Ross: 'Pet dog interfered during sex'
Jonathan Ross reveals that his pet dog once interfered while he was having sex with his wife. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:18:14 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. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:26:04 GMT)

Man jailed over 'satanic' pet goat slaughter
An Australian man has been imprisoned for a year for slaughtering a pet goat on a church altar as part of a bizarre Friday the 13th satanic ritual. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:51:56 GMT)

MRI and PET/CT Can Prevent Unnecessary Treatment of Some Cervical Cancer Patients
MRI and PET/CT can help spare patients with clinically operable cervical cancer from unnecessary high-morbidity treatment, however, pretreatment imaging does not lead to increased survival of these patients, a new study shows. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:18:56 GMT)

Meijer Supercenters to Offer PetFirst Insurance in Pet Aisles
Meijer customers now can add pet health-insurance coverage to their shopping carts. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:07:00 GMT)

Former Commerce Bancorp leader Hill joins pet insurance company
Vernon W. Hill II, founder and former president and CEO of Commerce Bancorp Inc., has become chairman of a pet health insurance company. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:31:42 GMT)

Widow sues Petsmart, says sick pet caused death
A widow is suing Petsmart Inc, saying that her husband died after a liver transplant that was contaminated by a sick hamster sold by the largest U.S. specialty pet retailer to the organ donor. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:32:23 GMT)

U.S. widow sues Petsmart, says sick pet caused death
A widow is suing Petsmart Inc, saying that her husband died after a liver transplant that was contaminated by a sick hamster sold by the largest U.S. specialty pet retailer to the organ donor. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:39:09 GMT)

North America Primed for Pet Insurance Market Expansion and Expecting $1.1 Billion by 2012
A new report from Packaged Facts, Pet Insurance in North America, expects North Americans will take an increasingly strong interest in pet insurance during the next five years, placing sales as high as $1.1 billion in 2012. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:45:00 GMT)

Humane society to hold pet adoption in Florence
The Florence Area Humane Society will have a pet adoption from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Florence Family YMCA during its Healthy Kids Day. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:32:45 GMT)

Community Helps Family Search For Missing Pet
For some families, a pet is just another member of the group. So if that animal runs away, it can be devastating. Dan and Pat Ziebart go over a map of the Bloomington-Normal area. For the past two and a half months they have been searching for their dog Abby. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:16:50 GMT)

Microchip Your Pet
Ever worry about you best friend getting lost? How would you begin to look for your little buddy? If you get him microchipped, finding him or her could be a whole lot easier. Local pet owners were doing just that Thursday at a microchip clinic at the Town of Vestal Fires station on Old Owego Road. Daniel Edsell was there with his furry friend ans says, "I wanted to get my dogs both have a chip ... (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:12:29 GMT)

Pet Cat Shot and Killed in Owner's Front Yard
A shooter kills a family pet in the middle of a Chippewa Falls neighborhood. Now, the cat's owner is scared to go in her own front yard. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:32:33 GMT)

Owner of exotic cat challenges city ordinance that says he can't keep pet in Beaumont
Andrew Strange, 29, thought it would be harmless when classmates at the Lamar University newspaper approached him about a feature story about his unusual pet. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:08:11 GMT)

Monday for Mutts' encourages pet owners to spend the day outside with their canine pals
Holly walks through the Syracuse University quad and has a hard time finding someone just like her. Holly, an 8-year old golden retriever and the pet of Brenda Wrigley, a public relations professor, was the inspiration for "Mutts for Monday," a dog-walk on the Quad. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:24:17 GMT)

PET: Denmark high on terror list
A heightening of the national security level by national intelligence agency PET has resulted in more surveillance at the country's borders and warnings being issued against travel to selected Middle Eastern, Asian and African nations. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:59:44 GMT)

Pet shop opens in Manhattan
Appropriately named Time Square Pet Shop has opened in Manhattan's Time Square downtown at the intersection of North Street (U.S. 52) and Manhattan-Monee Road. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:20:09 GMT)

Chippewa Falls resident wary after pet cat shot to death
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — Police are looking for whoever fatally shot a pet cat outside the owner's home in the middle of a Chippewa Falls neighborhood. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:54:45 GMT)

No PET scans - yet: McGuinty; Ombudsman to investigate health ministry over refusal (comment on this story)
Terry Ames is encouraged to hear Ontario's Ombudsman is investigating the provincial government over complaints about restricted access to Positron Emission Tomography scans. But Ames, a Sudbury resident who has counted on PET scans to improve his odds of overcoming life-threatening cancer, is not convinced others in [...] (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:36:26 GMT)

MRI and PET/CT can prevent unnecessary treatment of some cervical cancer patients
MRI and PET/CT can help spare patients with clinically operable cervical cancer from unnecessary high-morbidity treatment, however, pretreatment imaging does not lead to increased survival of these patients, a new study shows. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:17:45 GMT)

Former Commerce Bancorp chief Vernon Hill takes role with pet insurer
Commerce Bancorp founder Vernon Hill has another new gig , this time as chairman of a pet insurance company, according to Bloomberg News. Hills is also making a "significant investment" in Petplan USA , a Philadelphia company that covers veterinary fees for sick dogs and cats, the wire service said. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:34:46 GMT)

PET: Denmark is in 'increased danger'
Denmark intelligence forces have raised the country's security level, increasing border surveillance and warning travelers leaving the country, officials said.PET, a Danish intelligence agency, has upped security amid growing Islamic militant activity resulting from the February republication of cartoons portraying the Muslim prophet Mohammed, the Center for Terror Analysis reported. It is PET's ... (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:17:46 GMT)

Owner Laura Santarelli struggles to lift her 35lb pet cat Orazio
No, I said bring me back a tabby from the pet shop...not a tubby. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:14:26 GMT)

Pet Cat Shot Dead; Owner Fears For Safety
Police are looking for whoever fatally shot a pet cat outside the owner's home in the middle of a Chippewa Falls neighborhood. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:45:54 GMT)

Family Pet Accidentally Euthanized At Jackson County Shelter
JACKSON COUNTY (WLOX) -- Losing a pet is never easy. But when Derek and Allison Erickson's dog was removed from their yard and quarantined at the Jackson County animal shelter, they never dreamed their family pet would be put to sleep by mistake. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:08:45 GMT)

Judge Orders Owner To Clean Up Pet Shop
A judge gave the owner of Menagerie Pet Shop another chance to clean up his act after a troubling report from Columbus Zoo & Aquarium officials. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:33:35 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet to Present at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Institutional Conference on April 15-16, 2008
Central Garden & Pet Company (6364;NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) announced today that management will meet (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:50:14 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet to Present at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Institutional Conference on April 15-16, 2008
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) announced today that management will meet with investors at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Institutional Conference in Atlanta on April 15, 2008. A copy of our handout can be found on our website, www.central.com in our investor section on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, 2008. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:01:55 GMT)

Debate over 'pet-safe' antifreeze
Q. What are your thoughts on the "pet-safe" antifreeze (propylene glycol) versus the more commonly used, more deadly, ethylene glycol? I am a veterinarian, and I have seen far too many animals die of kidney failure due to ingestion of ethylene glycol. It is a very slow and painful death, and by the time an animal is diagnosed with this condition, it is often too late. As you know, antifreeze has ... (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:14:10 GMT)

Does your pet need a makeover?
We're looking for Southern Tier dogs and cats who seriously need a makeover. Does your dog or cat have matts? Burrs? Just crazy, uncontrollable fur? Perhaps you can't see their eyes. Or, does your pet just need a little pampering to show how much you care? (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:42 GMT)

Central Garden & Pet to Present at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey . Institutional Conference on April 15-16, 2008
Institutional Conference on April 15-16, 2008 11/04/2008 22:23:00 Business Wire Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) announced today that management will meet with investors at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Institutional Conference in Atlanta on April 15, 2008. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:08:07 GMT)

Pet-shop owner given 30 days to clean it up
A University District pet-store owner has a month to clean up his shop or the Franklin County Environmental Court will close it for 30 days, Judge Harland H. Hale ruled yesterday. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:51:37 GMT)

Car Talk: Cost, corrosion issue with 'pet-safe' coolant might limit wider use
Dear Tom and Ray: What are your thoughts on "pet-safe" antifreeze (propylene glycol) versus the more commonly used, more deadly, ethylene glycol? I am a veterinarian, and I have seen far too many animals die of kidney failure because they ingested ethylene glycol. It is a very slow and painful death, and by the time an animal is diagnosed with this condition, it is often too late to reverse ... (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:16:02 GMT)

ADOPT-A-PET
The Ford County Humane Society is sponsoring pet adoptions this Saturday at Orscheln Farm and Home Supply from 10 am to 2 p.m. at 1701 N. 14th. Dogs require a $70 adoption fee which includes spaying/neutering, heart-worm testing and vaccinations. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:49:53 GMT)

Pet travel awards honor NYC, Continental, Austin hotel, Arizona resort, and Louisiana shelter
An animal-lovers magazine is honoring New York, Continental Airlines, an Austin hotel and an Arizona resort with pet travel awards. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:01:42 GMT)

Pet Expo Is Up And Running
There is great news for animal lovers this weekend. The Pet Expo at Duke Energy Center is up and running. The event features pet demonstrations and opportunities to learn about Tri-State animal shelters. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:11:44 GMT)

Meijer to Offer Pet Insurance in Pet Aisles
APRIL 11, 2008 -- "Our pet department has evolved through the years to provide our customers with the wide variety of offerings demanded by today's pet parents," said Greg Hill, pet department buyer for Meijer. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:39 GMT)

Pet supply company expands to television
Michael Skubal, DAILY NEWS STAFF Most Northwoods residents know the story of Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith, now known to millions of pet lovers as Doctors Foster and Smith. Now one of the largest employers in Oneida County, it’s long been rumored the Drs. Foster and Smith pet supply business started in a garage. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:02:01 GMT)

Pet Expo
Bay County Animal Control played "host" to it's second annual "Pet Expo." however due to Saturday's rain, some of the outdoor events were canceled. But the gray skies and rain didn't damper potential dog adoption owners from showing up. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:06:34 GMT)

Pet allergy help
If a pet is making your allergies worse, there are steps you can take to help, says the ASPCA. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:07:14 GMT)

Pet of the Week - Sassy
Sassy is an adult female cocker spaniel that loves people and is vaccinated, spayed, house-trained, wormed and heartworm negative. She is a special needs animal that would do best as an only pet. One of her eyes was removed because of a genetic problem and she needs eye drops in her good eye. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:08:08 GMT)

Pet travel awards honor New York City, others
NEW YORK — 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. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:02:48 GMT)

Grove shop abounds in decadent pet accessories
If you're an animal lover, Woody Neilsen's Pet Gallery is going to draw you in when you look in the window and spot a $1,400 fur piano that's a feline scratching post and plays Memories from the Broadway musical Cats. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:07:39 GMT)

Octal Petrochemicals to add 500,000 tpa of PET capacity
Octal Petrochemicals will add 500,000 metric tons of production capacity in PET resins by May 2010, making it one of the world's largest polyester producers with 800,000 metric tons of annual capacity. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:03:04 GMT)

Octal Petrochemicals to add 500,000 tpa of PET capacity
Muscat, Oman, April 13, 2008: Oman-based Octal Petrochemicals [www.octal.com] will add 500,000 metric tons of production capacity in PET resins by May 2010, making it one of the world's largest polyester producers with 800,000 metric tons of annual capacity. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:43:23 GMT)

Teen trio mutilate girl's pet ducks
Three schoolboys beat and stabbed to death three pet ducks and hanged another in a tree. The mallard ducks, together with four others that survived, had been raised from ducklings and fed for more than a year by a 16-year-old girl who had adopted them as pets. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:30:10 GMT)

She bought rats as pet food, now they’re all over neighborhood
ROCHESTER, Wash. (AP) -- A woman bought rats as food for her pet snakes but eventually came to think of them as "friends" and allowed them to breed and overrun her house, which will need to be razed, officials said Friday. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:25:26 GMT)

Readers share pet peeves
Thank you to all of you who sent in your lists of "lost manners pet peeves." It appears theNo. 1 "lost manners pet peeve" is this: (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:11:44 GMT)

Parvin State Park goes to the Dogs: Pet walk raises $26,000 for SPCA
PITTSGROVE -- The 14th annual Step for a Pet Walk left an assortment of prints, both human and dog, along the Parvin State Park beach Sunday. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:15:40 GMT)

Unnecessary Treatment Of Some Cervical Cancer Patients Can Be Prevented By MRI And PET/CT
MRI and PET/CT can help spare patients with clinically operable cervical cancer from unnecessary high-morbidity treatment, however, pretreatment imaging does not lead to increased survival of these patients, a new study shows. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:13:32 GMT)

Singer Gackt's Pet Dog Ener to Get Anime, Picture Book
Ener, the pet dog of Japanese rock artist Gackt ( Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation , New Fist of the North Star ), will make his debut in the Ener's Big Adventure project that includes an anime and picture book. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:21:53 GMT)

Pet Ecology Achieves Strong Revenue Growth
Pet Ecology Brands, Inc. announced today it has shipped over 5,600 orders resulting in excess of $112,000 in revenue and gross margins of $56,000. The total current monthly recurring orders total 8,142 resulting in $162,840 in revenue and $81,000 in gross margins. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Goodwood Inc. - Proxy Materials filed recommending new slate of directors for Pet Valu, Inc.
Goodwood Inc. announced today that Goodwood Fund 2.0 Ltd., a registered holder of exchangeable shares of Pet Valu Canada Inc. , will be proposing the following individuals for election as directors of Pet Valu, Inc. and PVCI at the annual and special meeting of stockholders of Pet Valu scheduled to be held on May 8, 2008 : (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Octal to Add 500,000 Tons Per Annum of PET Capacity
Oman-based Octal Holding and Co. SAOC will add 500,000 metric tons per annum of production capacity in PET resins by May 2010, making it one of the world's largest polyester producers with 800,000 metric tons of annual capacity. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:01:00 GMT)

Pet dies after city neutering
Larren Glover says that his pet shepherd-Labrador mix died within an hour of being retrieved from Albuquerque’s animal control shelter and he wants the city’s spay-neuter policy amended. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:43:12 GMT)

And the Pet-o-Rama winners are...
NORTH ADAMS -- Readers have chosen six grand-prize winners in the Transcript's Pet-o-Rama photograph competition. The Transcript and competition sponsors bestowed gift certificates, treats and toys to each winner. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:38:22 GMT)

Veterinary Pet Insurance Launches National Pet Parent's Day
Veterinary Pet Insurance , the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, has designated the last Sunday in April -- this year, April 27 -- as National Pet Parent's Day, slating the nation's first official day celebrating pet caregivers. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:54:00 GMT)

Veterinary Pet Insurance Launches National Pet Parent’s Day
Free ‘Pet Parent’s Day’ e-Cards available on petinsurance.com (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:34:00 GMT)

Carroll: No more pet peeves
I don't have any pet peeves, and I don't want any. The words just turn me off. It makes me think of something hairy on a leash. It sounds like something that I would have to feed, water and walk, something that might look and me and whine or bark or even growl. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:45:26 GMT)

The couple who used their pet ferrets as bowling balls - then posted the footage on YouTube
A callous pair who used their pet ferrets as bowling balls before posting the footage on YouTube have defended their actions, saying 'It's not cruel - ferrets love playing games'. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:07:38 GMT)

Think first: Do you really want that pet?
The status of dogs, cats, and other companion animals in the United States has changed dramatically over the years. Today, to say we "own" our pet is passÃ©. More commonly, companion animals are referred to as family members and even children! (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:38:44 GMT)

Losing a family pet
By Jen Christensen Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. Do you remember when your first pet died? Most people do. It's usually a very traumatic event, especially for kids. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:29:55 GMT)

Wake Scratches Plan to Increase Pet Registration Fees
Wake County commissioners on Monday rejected a proposal to increase license fees for pet owners to pay for expanded animal shelters and improved pet adoption services. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:11:29 GMT)

Southeast pet owners fear foul play in animal deaths
Calgary police are asking pet owners in the Inglewood area to report any sudden death or illness of their animals, after several pets died under suspicious circumstances. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:23:12 GMT)

HealthCare Global installs PET/CT scan, Medical Cyclotron to offer one-stop diagnosis in cancer
HealthCare Global Enterprises, a pioneer in cancer care and nuclear medicine diagnostics in Karnataka, has installed a state-of-the-art PET (Positron Emission Tomography) CT scan and medical cyclotron at its facility to provide the option of a combined benefit of whole body scan in 20 minutes to patients suffering from cancer, heart and brain disorders. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:39:31 GMT)

Pet travel awards honor NYC, Continental, Austin hotel, Arizona resort, Louisiana shelter
NEW YORK -- 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. ... (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:27:43 GMT)

Hunter: I didn't kill the pet deer
A hunter charged with killing a fawn and with weapons-related offences, denied in court yesterday that he shot the three-month old female deer that was a family pet. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:46:03 GMT)

Does your pet need a makeover?
We're looking for Southern Tier dogs and cats who seriously need a makeover. Does your dog or cat have mats? Burrs? Just crazy, uncontrollable fur? Perhaps you can't see their eyes. Or, does your pet just need a little pampering to show how much you care? (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:46:30 GMT)

Oman: Octal to increase PET resin capacity
Oman: Octal to increase PET resin capacity (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:17:05 GMT)

Pet shop's passion: Saving animals
Lisa's Passion of Pets is doing its part to rescue animals from Central Valley shelters that euthanize dogs and cats. Every Saturday, the pet supply store near Lake Merritt offers for adoption 30 dogs and five cats taken from shelters within an hour's radius of Fresno... (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:59:08 GMT)

Pet Ecology's CEO Discusses Growth Plan in An Interview With IPOdesktop.com
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2008 -- Pet Ecology Brand's CEO Ralph J. Steckel comments on Pet Ecology's growth plan, in an interview with IPOdesktop.com. Pet Ecology develops and markets a unique line of pet products designed to prolong a pet's life, cost effectively. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:00:00 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! (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:53:24 GMT)

Dissidents propose alternate board for Pet Valu
The alternate slate of directors proposed by an investment firm trying to unseat the current board of the Pet Valu Inc. chain features several food and retail industry veterans, including a former senior financial adviser to Wallace McCain and a one-time chief financial officer of Tim Horton's. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:16:16 GMT)

Dissidents dog Pet Valu, company dismisses complaints
Investment firm Goodwood proposes alternate board, contends in a dissident proxy circular that Pet Valu's growth has “stagnated” while competitors have enjoyed rapid expansion (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:35:04 GMT)

emebaVet Adds 'Pet Friendly' Forecast From the Weather Channel
emebaVet, LLC, a leader in veterinary hospital captive audience digital signage solutions and systems integration, is teaming with The Weather Channel Interactive, providing real-time weather and pet forecasts from weather.com for their emebaVet Client Education System network. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:47:00 GMT)

Have you had to put down a pet?
Have you had to put down a pet? (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:14:14 GMT)

Pet Valu fires back in fight for board control
Pet Valu Inc. fired back Tuesday against a dissident shareholder in a building fight for control of the company. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:57:28 GMT)

Pet Valu rejects dissident shareholder's proposed slate of directors
MARKHAM, Ont. - Pet food and supplies retailer Pet Valu Canada Inc. (TSX:PVC) has rejected a slate of directors proposed by dissident shareholder Goodwood Inc., on Tuesday advising shareholders to vote against it at an upcoming meeting. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:13:17 GMT)

NOPD officer shoots pet doberman during burglary investigation
The pet Doberman Pinscher shot and killed by a police officer in the backyard of a Lakeview home charged at the officers who came to check out a house alarm, a spokeswoman for the New Orleans Police Department said Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:06:29 GMT)

Yonkers humane group to buy 18 more pet oxygen masks
YONKERS - The Yonkers Humane Society announced yesterday that it will purchase 18 additional pet oxygen masks for firefighters to revive animals rescued from fires. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:04:33 GMT)

A Beaumont Man Fights City Council Over His Exotic Pet
Andrew Strange is doing all he can to keep his pet serval "Wednesday" in Beaumont. Tuesday he scratched his way to city council, hoping the panel would curl-up to the idea of allowing the cat to stay."She's just a regular pet. She just happens to be a little different". (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:45:03 GMT)

Pet Health Questioned Over Pet Product
A product that promises to keep your pet healthy may have the opposite effect. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:18:58 GMT)

Pet sitters will drop in to care for dogs, cats, more
After developing a niche in the Midwest, these pet sitters are now paying their attention to select parts of DeSoto County. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:16:36 GMT)

Pet Adoption Faire planned in Murrieta
Whether you're looking for a cheeky Chihuahua or massive mastiff, you can find a new family member at the third annual Pet Adoption Faire. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:51:45 GMT)

Yonkers Humane Society to buy 18 pet oxygen masks for firehouses
YONKERS - The Yonkers Humane Society announced this week that it will purchase 18 additional pet oxygen masks for firefighters to revive animals rescued from fires. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:34:03 GMT)

How much is that pet drug in the window? / A guide to the rapidly changing world of veterinary drug prescribing
I hear it all the time: Pet owners grousing that their vets are ripping them off with high prescription drugs prices, and veterinarians worrying that the shift to Internet and chain pharmacy use by their clients is threatening their ability both to survive... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:37:58 GMT)

Mass pet grave
To watch video online please click here to download the latest version of the Flash plugin. Neighbors of a Florida animal shelter are upset over a mass pet grave on the shelter's property. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:37:45 GMT)

Business buzz Natural pet pantry opens in Osprey
Natural pet pantry (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:38:35 GMT)

Pet Valu nixes dissident's proposed list of directors
Pet food and supplies retailer Pet Valu Canada Inc. has rejected a slate of directors proposed by dissident shareholder Goodwood Inc., advising shareholders yesterday to vote against it at an upcoming meeting. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:41:13 GMT)

Pet Care Trust Unveils New Branding
The Pet Care Trust, (PCT) revealed a new corporate image at the UK Pet Care Forum held at The Belfry on Sunday.. Wednesday 16 April 2008 (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:27:04 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Lexington, Kentucky
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 Kentucky's Bluegrass region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 160th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now services more than 10,000 active clients throughout 1,500 ... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Hospitals, Healthcare Systems to Save with Premier Agreements for FDG (PET Isotopes)
Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced new agreements for FDG (PET isotopes) have been awarded to Cardinal Health 414, LLC, of Dublin, Ohio, IBA Molecular Inc. of Bartlett, Tenn., and PETNET Solutions Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:15:35 GMT)

First Alert Moves to Recyclable PET Plastics for Product Packaging
First Alert's switch to PET Plastics for its smoke and carbon monoxide alarms increases the likelihood that the packaging will be recycled. Redesigned clamshell packaging also features an "easy-open" tear strip. (PRWeb Apr 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb861434.htm (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:21:20 GMT)

Girl, 7, mauled by dad's pet dog
A YOUNG girl is in a serious but stable condition after being savagely mauled by her father's pet dog with the attack only ending after a neighbour dragged the pitbull-cross off her. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Cute and prickly hedgehogs latest pet fad
Busy pet lovers have been buying hedgehogs, whose nocturnal habits make them appealing to the modern worker because they wake in the evening when their owners arrive home after a day in the office. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:17:41 GMT)

Cute and prickly hedgehogs latest British pet fad
Can man's best friend be replaced by a prickly pal the size of your palm? (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:23:16 GMT)

PET OF THEWEEK
Saving Gaffney Pets Rescue 488-1577, leave message. $95 includes vaccinations and neutering. savinggaffneypetsrescue.com DON'T SHOP - ADOPT! ALWAYS SPAYOR NEUTER YOUR PET! (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:05:24 GMT)

Concerts, pet expo and Andre Rieu
There are Earth Day events all over town, Andre Rieu and his orchestra are at the Sprint Center, Dave Coulier brings the funny, there's a big pet expo, Junior Brown comes to town and a lot more to do this weekend. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:31:43 GMT)

Castaway Critters holds pet adoption
A spring fundraiser and pet adoption for Castaway Critters Pet Rescue will be held Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Foster's Grille, 12540 Broadwell Road in Historic Crabapple. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:39:20 GMT)

Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire, Rescue Pet
Central Texas Firefighters battle heavy smoke and flames and rescue a pet from a residence early Thursday morning. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:50:10 GMT)

Pup stolen from Torrington pet store
Torrington police are investigating the alleged theft Friday of a dog from the Pet Center at 28 South Main St. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:16:06 GMT)

Pup stolen from Torrington pet store
Torrington police are investigating the alleged theft Friday of a dog from the Pet Center at 28 South Main St. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:12:07 GMT)

Man left pet dog without water and shelter
A dog owner from Lancashire who left his emaciated 12-year-old pet without water and shelter has been banned from having animals for five years. (17/04/2008 14:03:25) (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:33:58 GMT)

Pet microchip clinic slated for Saturday
The Animal Welfare Association will sponsor a free pet microchip clinic Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LaGrange Town Hall along Townline Road. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:19:35 GMT)

Family Pet Rescued in Early Morning Fire
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in which a family pet had to be rescued from the inferno. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:36:13 GMT)

Cute and prickly hedgehogs latest pet fad
Can man's best friend be replaced by a prickly pal the size of your palm? (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:21:40 GMT)

Pet Tales: Shedding some light on a 'hairy' spring problem
Spring is in full swing, and for pet owners, this is a mixed blessing. If there's a dog or cat in your life, spring brings heavy shedding and muddy footprints into your home. ... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:38:29 GMT)

Dog owner upset after FHP trooper shoots his pet
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) -- A dog owner has lost his pet after a police officer shot the animal during a hunt for a hit-and-run driver. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:25:50 GMT)

Do What Oprah Says -- Adopt Your Next Pet
Spring is puppy and kitten season and a time for new beginnings. If your family has recently considered adding a pet to your home, visit the PetSmart Charities Spring National Adoption Event May 2-4 to find your new best friend. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:45:00 GMT)

THE PET SHOPPE: Grand opening is April 26
The Pet Shoppe, 539 S. Main St., Shrewsbury, will hold its grand opening 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:15:44 GMT)

Pup stolen from Torrington pet store
Torrington police are investigating the alleged theft Friday of a dog from the Pet Center at 28 South Main St. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:56:36 GMT)

Pet groomer wants charges dropped after cat was returned badly beaten
A Bay Ridge pet groomer charged with beating a tiny Burmese cat says prosecutors are barking up the wrong tree has is looking to have the charges against him dismissed. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:20:09 GMT)

Cute, Prickly Hedgehogs Are The Latest Pet Fad In UK
Can man's best friend be replaced by a prickly pal the size of your palm? Busy British pet lovers have been buying hedgehogs, whose nocturnal habits make them appealing to the modern worker because they wake in the evening when their owners arrive home after a day in the office. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:43:53 GMT)

Scofflaw Miami Beach pet owners could lose homes
Here's the poop: If you don't clean up after your pet, you could lose your parking permit -- or even worse, your home. That's the bottom line about Miami Beach's new animal ordinance, which has new teeth thanks to a series of changes the City Commission unanimously approved this week. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:12:51 GMT)

Loved family pet attacks nine-year-old girl
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl needed stitches after her pet dog Kracka sank his teeth into her face. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:47:56 GMT)

Octal to increase PET resin capacity Friday, April 18, 2008
Oman -- According to an artilce on menafn.com, "Oman-based Octal Petrochemicals will add 500,000 tonnes of production capacity in PET resins by May 2010, making it one of the world's largest polyester producers with 800,000 tonnes of annual capacity. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:20:54 GMT)

Man killed wife in row over pet dog
A 47-year-old man who stabbed his wife to death in a row over their pet dog was jailed for life today. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:14:59 GMT)

Poodle Pup Stolen From Pet Store
Police are searching for a man and woman they say stole a puppy from a Torrington pet store. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:50:51 GMT)

Python traps pet store employee
A 12-foot Burmese Python trapped a pet store employee. A Eugene police officer and other emergency personnel rescued the woman and returned the snake to its cage. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:38:05 GMT)

Officer wrestles escaped snake after Eugene pet store attack
EUGENE -- A Eugene police officer can now add snake wrestler to his list of skills after an attack on a pet store worker Thursday. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:56:02 GMT)

Pooch, Pet, Pedal Parade Returns May 17
The Des Plaines Special Events Commission is calling all kids, adults and pets to participate in the sixth annual Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade, set for Saturday, May 17 at the Des Plaines Park District's Prairie Lakes park, 515 E. Thacker Street. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:02:02 GMT)

Keep Your Pet Safe with Free Medical Alert Tags and Pet Registry
As any pet lover will tell you, pets are often an important part of the family, so it's especially heartbreaking when a beloved pet is lost. As a result of... (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:09:22 GMT)

Hedgehogs latest pet fad in Britain
LONDON: Can man's best friend be replaced by a prickly pal the size of your palm? Busy UK pet lovers have been buying hedgehogs, whose nocturnal habits make them appealing to the modern worker as they wake in the evening when their owners arrive home after a day in the office. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:23:15 GMT)

Pet dealer: U.S. misjudges reptile threat
A Bushnell, Fla., exotic pet dealer says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is overreacting by barring him from obtaining some reptile species.Rob Roy MacInnes, co-owner of Glades Herp Farm, said the government's fear of invasive species is preventing him from importing Fiji island iguanas, radiated tortoises from Madagascar and other reptiles, The Washington Post reported Friday.MacInnes said ... (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:03:54 GMT)

Man gets life for stabbing wife in heart during row over pet dog
A 47-YEAR-OLD man who stabbed his wife to death in a row over their pet dog was jailed for life yesterday. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:58:10 GMT)

Snake attacks pet store owner
A Eugene pet store owner gets wrapped up in her work. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:43:42 GMT)

Cutest Pet Contest Winner
Here is the winner of KSEE's Cutest Pet Contest. This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:44:13 GMT)

Previous 1 2 3 4 Next