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More of your stories about pet names
So many pet owners were eager to share the stories of their pets' names that there wasn't enough space to include them all in today's paper. Here are even more pet name stories readers shared: (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:13:42 GMT)

Ginger the cat takes this year’s Pet Idol title
MaryAnn Mettille couldn’t have been more pleased when the Pet Idol Top 20 was announced June 15. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:03:06 GMT)

How to find that perfect pet
MANILA, Philippines - In John Grogan’s bestselling book “Marley & Me,” the author chronicles life with his overly energetic pet Marley, a 97-pound Labrador Retriever. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:32:45 GMT)

A doggone fine pet parade at Manross
The F.N. Manross Library in Forestville hosted its annual pet parade on Friday morning with patrons bringing dogs, cats, stuffed animals and assorted live animals to be judged. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:29:29 GMT)

‘People foods’ that can kill your pet
It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while. Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try to convince you that they are starving! It makes you want to give them a taste of everything you eat. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:43:36 GMT)

'Can I pet your dog?'
"Can I pet your dog?" Most of us want to say yes. A good neighbor lets children pet his dog, right? (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:21:12 GMT)

Be picky insuring your pet
NEW YORK - If you've decided you may need pet insurance for your pet, you'll want to know what to look for when buying a policy. Just like any form of insurance, there are pitfalls of which you should be aware. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:14:02 GMT)

Ozaki iMini dancing Pet Music Speaker for Apple iPod
Ozaki offers cute new plush pets that can move to the music on a connected iPod. Features of the Ozaki iMini Pet Music Speakers include mic-in and line-in, speakers, FM radio and alarm clock with LCD display. The pets move their arms and body in ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:49:52 GMT)

Vote for the cutest pet
Vote now through July 9. Cast your vote online now! Vote now through July 9. Cast your vote online now! So who's the cutest pet? Vote for your favorite in our Cutest Pet Contest! (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:52:01 GMT)

Spectrum Brands Provides Update on Sale of its Global Pet Supply Business
ATLANTA----Spectrum Brands, Inc. announced today that it has not been successful in its attempt to secure the consent of its senior lenders necessary to complete the previously announced sale of its global pet supply business. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:15:00 GMT)

Making a difference one pet at a time
When Diana Blackwell’s animal rescue group, the St. Francois Society, is having pet adoptions at PetSmart in St. Louis she talks to a lot of people. She talks to so many in fact, she often has a hard time remembering names. She talks to people about their dogs and whether their dogs would get along with a new dog. She talks about feeding habits and grooming. While most conversations are about ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:26:47 GMT)

Spectrum Brands updates on sale of pet business
Spectrum Brands Inc., which makes Remington shavers and other products, said Monday its senior lenders have not yet given consent for the sale of its global pet-supply business. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:51:37 GMT)

University Health Industries Launches Natural Pet Health Care Division
BOCA RATON, Fla.----University Health Industries Inc., a Florida corporation engaged in the development, marketing and sale of proprietary, patent-pending nutraceutical products, including its leading brands Arthroleve and Zenstral PMS, announced today that it is launching a new pet health care division. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Spectrum: Pet supply unit sale blocked by senior lenders
Spectrum Brands Inc.'s $693 million deal to sell global pet supply business United Pet Group to Salton Inc. has hit an obstacle. (SPC) (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:25:00 GMT)

Spectrum Brands: Pet supply unit sale blocked by senior lenders
Spectrum Brands Inc.'s $693 million deal to sell global pet supply business United Pet Group to Salton Inc. has hit an obstacle. (SPC) (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:08:57 GMT)

Lenders holding up Spectrum sale of pet biz
Spectrum Brands Inc., which has its Rayovac and Remington units based in Madison, said Monday the sale of its pet business is being held up by the refusal of its senior lenders to give consent for the deal. In May, Spectrum said it planned to sell its United Pet Group, which sells aquariums, health and grooming supplies and bedding products, to appliance maker Salton Inc. for $692.5 million in ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:42:22 GMT)

Spectrum kennels sale of pet supply business
Spectrum Brands Inc., the Atlanta-based maker of Remington shavers, Rayovac batteries and Tetra aquarium fish products, said Monday it is unable to get the necessary consent from its senior lenders to complete the sale of its global pet supply business. The announcement came more than a month after Spectrum, which had sales of $2.6 billion last year, said it agreed to sell its global pets ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:57:25 GMT)

Pet precautions for the Fourth of July
Louisville Metro Animal Services encourages pet owners to take precautions to protect pets during Fourth of July festivities. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:15:44 GMT)

Lenders block proposed sale of Spectrum Brands' pet division
Spectrum Brands, whose Rayovac and Remington brands are based in Madison, says it has run into a problem selling its pet supplies division, but it will continue to pursue the deal. Senior lenders are blocking the proposed sale to a division of Salton for a total of $915 million, the Atlanta consumer products company said Monday. In a written statement filed with federal regulators, Spectrum ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:39:59 GMT)

Kelly Osbourne mourns pet dog at Glasto
A report reveals that Kelly Osbourne was upset over the loss of her pet dog at Glastonbury. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:49:23 GMT)

Making a difference one pet at a time
When Diana Blackwell’s animal rescue group, the St. Francois Society, is having pet adoptions at PetSmart in St. Louis she talks to a lot of people. She talks to so many in fact, she often has a hard time remembering names. She talks to people about their dogs and whether their dogs would get along with a new dog. She talks about feeding habits and grooming. While most conversations are about ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:26:49 GMT)

Holiday Pet Care
The Animal Control Office would like to remind people about pet care during the upcoming Fourth of July. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:01:02 GMT)

Pet clinic good medicine for owners, too
North Chicago resident Elette Anderson said she was overjoyed to able to get an affordable examination for her "kids." While her dog "Giggles" might not like the idea of getting annual vaccinations, Anderson is relieved that the low-cost pet clinic at the Foss Park Golf Course on Saturday made it a little easier on the wallet. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:39:54 GMT)

Spectrum Brands shares fall on pet-supply deal
Shares of Spectrum Brands Inc. dropped Monday after the maker of Remington shavers and other products said its senior lenders have not given consent for the company to sell its global pet-supply business. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:05:16 GMT)

PETCO short on some pet food brands after FDA seizure
COLUMBIA — Several shelves might be empty for a while at PETCO. The store, located at 2101 W. Broadway, is out of certain brand-name pet foods including Purina, Hill’s Science ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:34:05 GMT)

PETCO short on some pet food brands after FDA seizure
COLUMBIA — Several shelves might be empty for a while at PETCO. The store, located at 2101 W. Broadway, is out of certain brand-name pet foods including Purina, Hill’s Science Diet and Natural Choice after the FDA ordered the seizure of stock at a distribution center. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:40:52 GMT)

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