Pet News Jul 2008
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Cat-sanctuary owner to crusade against pet overpopulation
Kristy Grant, the Pierson teacher who recently scored a legal victory for her 150-cat sanctuary, is teaming up with animal groups in Volusia County to launch a public-education program about pet overpopulation. Grant, a teacher who says she makes sure all her cats are spayed or neutered, plans to launch the program, "I Can" Respect Pets, with a Tuesday news conference. After a several-year legal ... (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:58:59 GMT)
Push on to have life-saving pet masks at fire scenes
When Orange County firefighters tried to fit a pet-sized oxygen mask over 4-year-old Wyatt's face, the German shepherd would have none of it. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:14:34 GMT)
Pet rabbit credited with saving couple from fire
A pet rabbit is credited with saving a couple from a fire that swept through their home in the southern city of Melbourne. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:24:06 GMT)
Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:26:54 GMT)
Blaze guts 2 homes, kills family pet
A fire destroyed two two-story homes and killed a family pet in Jim Wells County on Thursday evening, fire officials said. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:47:36 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:58:27 GMT)
Pet Safety While Travelling
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- With people traveling more and more with their pets these days, pet safety will be the subject of a special event Saturday in Jacksonville. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:40:07 GMT)
Pet Rabbit Wakes Owners During House Fire
MELBOURNE, Australia -- You've heard about hero dogs and even hero cats -- but how about a hero rabbit? Fire officials in Melbourne credit a pet rabbit with saving a couple from a house fire. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:49:44 GMT)
Pet food bank gets $9,000 in dog food
Friday, July 25, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. FORT WORTH, TEXAS (AP) -- A business owner celebrated opening day of her Texas dog food store by helping donate $9,000 worth of items for a pet food bank. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:17:37 GMT)
Mum's horror as cops shoot pet, mace baby
A MOTHER carrying her four-month-old baby watched in horror as police doused her family's beloved pet dog Daisy in capsicum spray and then shot her dead. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:21:00 GMT)
Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:23:12 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:38:16 GMT)
Southlake dog bakery owner donates $9,000 of pet chow to food bank
A business owner celebrated opening day of her Texas dog food store by helping donate $9,000 worth of items for a pet food bank. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:54:39 GMT)
Mother Watches in Horror as Cops Shoot Family Pet, Mace Baby
A mother carrying her four-month-old baby watched in horror as police doused her family's beloved pet dog capsicum spray, shot the dog and accidentally mace her baby in the process (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:31:19 GMT)
Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers
Title: Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers Category: Health News Created: 7/25/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/25/2008 (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:28:33 GMT)
SPCA giving away pet food to those affected by wildfires
As part of its disaster rescue and relief efforts, the SPCA for Monterey County will give away pet food this weekend to people affected by the Basin Complex Fire. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:54:24 GMT)
Pet rabbit credited with saving Australian couple from house fire
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) _ A pet rabbit is credited with saving a couple from a fire that swept through their home in the southern city of Melbourne. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:42:16 GMT)
What your pet really costs you
It's easy to forget about long-term costs when you first see that fluffy tail and those big eyes. Educate yourself first, choose the right pet or breed, and learn how to reduce the expenses. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:10:35 GMT)
Welborn Pet Hospital offers Pet First Aid
Learn to nurse a sick pet and prepare for pet emergencies at a class today sponsored by Welborn Pet Hospital. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:37:39 GMT)
RUTH TO THE RESCUE: Call police right away if you see a pet or a child in hot car
If you see a child or pet left in a locked car in the parking lot of a store on a hot day, it's better FIRST to call police yourself than ask store management to call police or locate the offending customer. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:06:04 GMT)
Certain foods, beverages can harm pet birds
Dear Readers: There are lots of bird lovers out there. Did you know certain foods and beverages can be harmful to your pet bird? (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:11:22 GMT)
PET-TACULAR
Rare are the times that a pit bull dressed as a ballerina will provoke smiles instead of wide-eyed looks of bewilderment. The Feast of Lanterns Children's Pet Parade is one of those times. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:42:02 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:32:25 GMT)
Veterinarians to teach pet owners about pain
A CSU-sponsored seminar next week intended to help pet owners use animals' body language to zero in on pet pain is already full, and organizers are scheduling another for this fall. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:15:40 GMT)
Bay State Pet & Supply making move to larger quarters
Last year Thomas Reposa and his brother Mark celebrated the 10th anniversary of their Bay State Pet & Garden Supply doing business at 445 Winthrop St. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:37:20 GMT)
Pet of the week
Pet of the week (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:10:30 GMT)
St. Charles County pet adoptions for July 25
All pets are available for adoption at the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center, 636-949-7387. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:19:26 GMT)
Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:31:04 GMT)
'Pet' projects and more at Morris 4H fair
CHESTER TWP. -- Jamie VanDeMoere joined a 4-H herpetology club when she was 12 because her mom thought it would be cool for her to learn about frogs. She soon amassed 13 pet reptiles and amphibians. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:11:47 GMT)
Local pet foods giant goes national
Dad’s Pet Care Inc. got its start because of a Springer spaniel. That was back in 1933, when George (Dad) Lang’s pet had 11 puppies, inspiring him to cook up his own dog food to feed the brood. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:18:58 GMT)
7500 pounds spent on pet cat's face surgery!
London, July 27 : Animal lover Tanya Dickson spared no expense after her pet cat was terribly disfigured in a car accident - and spent 7500 pounds on for the beloved kitty's complex facial reconstructive surgery. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:26:21 GMT)
Video game reviews: 'Pet Vet: Australian Adventures,' 'My Weight Loss Coach,' 'Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Clue ...
I love animals, but they don't love me. I have a long history of dubious encounters with other species. A dog bit me when I was four and it has been downhill since. Dead, alive, stuffed -- it doesn't matter. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:27:42 GMT)
Pet owners spare no expense
For most households, pets are part of the family and owners have the bills to prove it. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:42:58 GMT)
SPCA Holds Special Foreclosure Pet Adoption Drive
The housing slump isn’t just affecting people in the Tri-State area; their pets are feeling it as well. Animal shelters have reported an increase in the amount of pets that were abandoned by their owners due to foreclosures. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:51:39 GMT)
Humane Society to host 10th annual pet telethon
The Arizona Humane Society will host its 10th annual pet telethon from noon to 6:30 p.m. Saturday on KNXV-TV (Channel 15). The society wants to raise more than $500,000 to care for the 50,000 unwanted, sick, injured, lost and abused animals it will take in and care for this year alone. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:34:13 GMT)
Lost Pet is Lost Life-Saver
A Springfield familiy lost its service dog. Their son is very sick, and the dog is his safety-net. The family can't afford another one, so they're asking for your help. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:08:03 GMT)
Lawyers settle class action over pet food deaths
Attorneys from about 60 law firms that filed lawsuits on behalf of dog and cat owners in the wake of a national pet food recall have reached a $24 million settlement with lawyers for Canadian manufacturer Menu Food Holdings Inc. and a dozen other groups of defendants. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:06:27 GMT)
As vet costs go up, pet insurance thrives
Even with the latest accounts of abandoned pets and packed animal shelters, owners are expected to spend a record $43 billion on their pets this year, $2 billion more than last year, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. About 67 percent of U.S. households own a pet, and chances are they spend half their pet costs on vet visits and over-the-counter ... (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:11:15 GMT)
KTC calling on all pet lovers to Pet Expo Thailand 2008.
KTC calling on all pet lovers to Pet Expo Thailand 2008. Get complimentary gifts and win free Bangkok-Singapore flight tickets. “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, seeks pet lovers as app (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:09:07 GMT)
Pet seekers have many options
People seeking a new pet have several resources available to them, including pet stores, breeder directories and online adoption pages. When looking for a specific age or type of pet, people may want to consider a pet store, which usually have a wide variety of dogs and cats. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:16:04 GMT)
Our Cool Pet
Readers Mark and Ceci Smith sent in a photo of their cool pet. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:08:35 GMT)
Is your pet a champ?
HAVE you got the cutest, friendliest or most adorable pet in Scotland? Everyone who owns a cat, dog, goldfish, ferret or gerbil may believe their little domestic pal is the best in the country. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:17:03 GMT)
Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:32:45 GMT)
Pet rabbit is shot dead in garden
An air weapon is used to shoot dead a pet rabbit in the back garden of a house in Rushden. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:14:54 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:48:25 GMT)
New Feature! Pet of the Week
Toby is this week's 'Pet of the Week.' Send your Pet of the Week entry to saugus@cnc.com. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:40:07 GMT)
Rachael Ray going to the dogs with new pet food
In the latest expansion of her culinary empire, celebrity chef Rachael Ray has launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her pit bull, Isaboo. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:14:18 GMT)
Pets take on their owners’ personas in Mini Pet Parade
Not many people knew that Jenny Balzer of Paragon was playing the Chicken Grand Marshal of the Mini Pet Parade Sunday. It’s not something that would normally come up among chatting teenage girls. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:54:24 GMT)
Rachael Ray going to the dogs with new pet food
By J.M. HIRSCH In the latest expansion of her culinary empire, celebrity chef Rachael Ray has launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her pit bull, Isaboo. Ray, who came to fame with her "30 Minute Meals" Food Network show, said all of her proceeds from sales of Rachael Ray Nutrish pet foods will go to Rachael's Rescue, which she founded to help at-risk ... (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:46:18 GMT)
Rachael Ray going to the dogs with new pet food
In the latest expansion of her culinary empire, celebrity chef Rachael Ray has launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her pit bull, Isaboo. Ray, who came to fame with her "30 Minute Meals" Food Network show, said all of her proceeds from sales of Rachael Ray Nutrish pet foods will go to Rachael's Rescue, which she founded to help at-risk animals. The ... (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:54:41 GMT)
Rachael Ray going to the dogs with new pet food
In the latest expansion of her culinary empire, celebrity chef Rachael Ray has launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her pit bull, Isaboo. Ray, who came to fame with her "30 Minute Meals" Food Network show, said all of her proceeds from sales of Rachael Ray Nutrish pet foods will go to Rachael's Rescue, which she founded to help at-risk animals. The ... (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:05:22 GMT)
Top pet hotels, according to TripAdvisor.com
TripAdvisor.com has come up with a list of the top 10 pet-friendly hotels, based on reviews by readers and editors of the Web site. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:52:56 GMT)
OnDemand Pet Adoptions
If you want to adopt a pet, all you need to do is turn on your cable TV! The Humane Society of Pulaski County will now feature pets up for adoption on Comcast's OnDemand. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:30:38 GMT)
U.S. FDA Clears Ge Healthcare's New Additions To PET/CT Line, Extending Ge's Leadership In Cancer Detection, ...
GE Healthcare announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted clearance for the company's newest model of Positron Emission Tomography/ Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scanner. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:12:17 GMT)
MILLVILLE: Pet show planned at Corson Park
MILLVILLE – The city Recreation Department’s “Hot Diggity Dog” themed pet show is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, at Corson Park on Main Street. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:24:40 GMT)
Pet extortion suspect arrested in Nanakuli
Police tonight arrested a 42-year-old man in Nanakuli for investigation of stealing a pet dog and trying to extort money from its owner. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:54:14 GMT)
Pet trusts now legal in state
SAN FRANCISCO — The state legislature took time out from the budget crisis to pass a bill giving pet owners the right to set up a legally enforceable trust to care for dogs, cats, horses or other animals. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill, SB685, last week. It takes effect Jan. 1. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:56:06 GMT)
Library pet show
Five-year-old Ethan Carey tries to convince his pet Welsh terrier, Eve, to sit during Monday's pet show at the Rumford Public Library. His sister, Emma, age 8, stands in the background while library staffer, Sharon Madore, looks on. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:14:03 GMT)
Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:25:14 GMT)
Village Church to host Pet Blessing
The Village Church of La Grange Park will host a Pet Blessing on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:49:13 GMT)
YouTube Video Reopens Pet Shooting Case
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- A video posted on YouTube of a man apparently shooting two pet dogs a point-blank range despite the animal's owners pleas to stop has prompted police to reopen the case. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:03:07 GMT)
Specialty Pet Retailer Muttropolis Appoints Retail Industry Pro as New Board Chairman
SOLANA BEACH, Calif.----With same-store sales growth of 17 percent for the first two quarters of 2008, specialty pet retailer Muttropolis, A Utopia for Pets & Their Parents, appointed Michael J. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:12:00 GMT)
Specialty Pet Retailer Muttropolis Appoints Retail Industry Pro as New Board Chairman
With same-store sales growth of 17 percent for the first two quarters of 2008, specialty pet retailer Muttropolis, A Utopia for Pets & Their Parents, appointed Michael J. Edwards as new chairman of the board and co-founder Steve Goldberg as chief executive officer. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:00:38 GMT)
NextDayPets.com Selects iCongo's E-Commerce Platform to Support Fast Growing Online Pet Supplies Business
iCongo, Inc., a North American leader in e-commerce solutions, announced today that Next Day Pets, L.L.C., one of the Internet's leading pet-related websites, has selected iCongo's Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce Platform to power their online retail pet supplies business. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:03:18 GMT)
Police: Animal Shelter's Pet's Death Not Cruelty
Police say the death of an animal shelter’s pet is not being treated as a case of animal cruelty. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:38:11 GMT)
Voting deadline for pet calendars nears
There is still time to vote for your favorite fury friend, and support the Metro East Humane Society (MEHS). MEHS’ Pet Pals Calendar voting polls will be open until 4 p.m. on Friday. Members of the community have submitted their pet into the contest and are now awaiting the tallies to see who will win this year’s top prize. Each vote is $1 and all proceeds from the event benefit MEHS. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:45:45 GMT)
Bob Barker asks City Council for pet control legislation
For 25 years, Bob Barker signed off “The Price is Right” with a signature phrase: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed and neutered.” (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:09:15 GMT)
TripAdvisor ranks the top 10 pet-friendly hotels
TripAdvisor.com has come up with a list of the top 10 pet-friendly hotels, based on reviews by readers and editors of the website. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:00:44 GMT)
Mass. Legislature bans pet rentals
The Legislature has voted to make pet rentals illegal in Massachusetts. The House voted 156-0 Tuesday to outlaw the practice. The Senate later followed suit with a voice vote. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:01:42 GMT)
Mass. Legislature bans pet rentals
BOSTON - The Legislature has voted to make pet rentals illegal in Massachusetts. The House voted 156-0 today to outlaw the practice. The Senate later followed suit with... (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:04:38 GMT)
'Price Is Right' Host Urges Support For Pet Sterilization Ordinance
Well-known animal rights activist and former "Price Is Right" host Bob Barker ended each episode urging pet owners to spay or neuter their animals, and on Tuesday took that message to the Chicago City Council. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:13:16 GMT)
Pet Rentals: Activists and Lawmakers Take Action
Lawmakers take action against "pet rental" companies (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:25:52 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:35:20 GMT)
A $50 donation can buy a lot of pet kibble
There are a lot of responsibilities that come with having a pet, but one of the most difficult is fulfilling the part of the implied contract that says you will make difficult decisions for the animal that the animal can't make for itself. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:40:25 GMT)
Mass. Legislature votes to make pet rentals illegal
BOSTON - The Legislature voted today to make pet rentals illegal in Massachusetts. The House voted 156-0 Tuesday to outlaw the practice. The Senate later followed suit with a voice vote. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:23:54 GMT)
Penthouse Pet of the Year To Rock Against Diabetes
Penthouse Pet of the Year 2008 Erica Ellyson has joined forces with Rock Against Diabetes in a large way. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:51:11 GMT)
Protect your family pet from being stolen
From parking lots to pet stores and even backyards, The American Kennel Club reports that dog thefts are on the rise. In the first five months of 2008, the AKC has tracked dozens of pet thefts from news and customer reports, versus a handful for all of 2007. Thefts range from tiny puppies being stuffed into purses at pet stores to most recently, purebred pets being snatched from cars in parking ... (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:04:55 GMT)
City looks to crack down on irresponsible pet owners
City councillors are directing the city's legal department to revise the animal-control bylaw to strengthen its provisions to deal with pet owners who let their dogs pollute play fields. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:17:00 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:18:22 GMT)
British pet lover's python slithered into car bodywork
London - Firefighters were called to disentangle a 3.65-metre albino Burmese python trapped in the car bodywork of a British pet snake lover, it was reported Wednesday. Danny Palmer took his pet snakes - Jack, the python, and Molly, a 1.2-metre boa c... (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:33:21 GMT)
Red Cross Is Hounding The Public On Pet Safety During The Dog Days Of Summer
The American Red Cross is launching a new campaign for canines that will help pet owners keep their furry friends safe during the hottest days of summer. The Dog Days of Summer campaign promotes Red Cross pet safety trainings and programs, which are especially important as we enter the peak summer months. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:11:57 GMT)
Mass. Legislature bans pet rentals
BOSTON (AP) -- The legislature has voted to make pet rentals illegal in Massachusetts. ... (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:24:24 GMT)
Saudi religious police ban pet cats and dogs
RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia's religious police have announced a ban on selling pet cats and dogs or exercising them in public in the Saudi capital, because of men using them as a means of making passes at women, an official said on Wednesday. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:56:40 GMT)
Pet Insurer Ordered To Stop Poaching
A pet insurance underwriter has been reminded that the hunting season does not begin until 12th August.. Monday 14 July 2008 (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:58:46 GMT)
Four-legged friends: Take a look at what your pet is eating
Recently I took a day trip to a "pet product" trade show to keep myself up to date on all the newest trends in the industry. I was pleased to see all of the new companies -- and even some old ones -- that are bringing consumers healthy, natural products. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:16:18 GMT)
Saudi religious police ban pet cats and dogs
Cats sit on a car in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia's religious police have announced a ban on selling pet cats and dogs or exercising them in public in the Saudi capital, because of men using them as a means of making passes at women, an official has said. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:45:39 GMT)
Voting deadline for pet calendars nears
There is still time to vote for your favorite fury friend, and support the Metro East Humane Society (MEHS). MEHS’ Pet Pals Calendar voting polls will be open until 4 p.m. on Friday. Members of the community have submitted their pet into the contest and are now awaiting the tallies to see who will win this year’s top prize. Each vote is $1 and all proceeds from the event benefit MEHS. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:59:04 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 Schofield Ace Hardware and Outdoor Sports, 155 S. Cashua Drive, Florence. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:06:06 GMT)
Adopt-A-Pet: A dog and a kitten are looking for a home
In Wednesday's Adopt-A-Pet, a Cocker Spaniel and a kitten are looking for a home. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:54:29 GMT)
Man's pet snakes frighten park-goers
SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 30 (UPI) -- A British man said he doesn't plan to take his two large pet snakes back to the park after police made him leave because the reptiles were scaring visitors. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:44:23 GMT)
A $50 donation can buy a lot of pet kibble
There are a lot of responsibilities that come with having a pet, but one of the most difficult is fulfilling the part of the implied contract that says you will make difficult decisions for the animal that the animal can't make for itself. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:13:46 GMT)
Pet Telethon set for Aug. 2
The Valley's only Pet Telethon to help tens of thousands of animals at the Arizona Humane Society is set for Aug. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:33:16 GMT)
Pet dog survives 70 days under earthquake rubble
Fei Hongwei, a worker in Hanwang county in Sichuan province, recently took her pet dog Wang Wang, who survived 70 days under May 12 earthquake rubble, to its new home in Deyang, Sichuan province. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:13:01 GMT)
Pet owners get 72 hours to clean their own yards
Residents of one Denver suburb are being told by city officials they have only 72 hours to clean pet poop from their own yards or face fines of up to $999. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:26:34 GMT)
Village of Waverly: ElderWood hosts 82nd Annual Waverly Pet Show
Young and old alike roamed the courtyard at ElderWood Nursing Facility Wednesday for the 82nd Annual Waverly Recreation Commission Pet Show. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:38:25 GMT)
3 Of 4 Puppies Stolen From Pet Store Found
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Thanks to a Channel 4 viewer who called in a tip to an Arlington pet store, some pint-sized puppies stolen about two weeks ago were back where they belong on Wednesday. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:07:21 GMT)
Saudi Vice Squads go after pet cats and dogs
Dubai, Jul 31 : Now the Vice Squads in Saudi Arabia enforcing morality codes, are implementing a new ban on pet dogs and cats. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:26:05 GMT)
Pasco pet-store pups die from parvovirus
Four puppies at a new Pasco pet store were infected with highly contagious parvovirus, and two died, a representative of the store said... (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:17:51 GMT)
Man charged in Nanakuli pet extortion
A 42-year-old man who allegedly tried to extort money from a woman in exchange for not harming her pet dog was charged today with first-degree burglary, second-degree extortion and three counts of violating a protective order. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:24:08 GMT)
Pet cemetery gets city's tentative OK
CROWN POINT -- Yielding to requests from pet owners, the Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday tentatively approved a plan to locate a pet cemetery adjacent to the city's Historic Maplewood Cemetery. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:18:29 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:08 GMT)
Be Your Own Pet set for UK warm-down shows
Nashville punk rock quartet Be Your Own Pet have announced gigs in Liverpool and London as a warm down from their appearances at the Reading and Leeds Festivals. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:30:20 GMT)
Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:12:30 GMT)
Pet store owner fined over protected animal imports
A Melbourne pet store owner has been fined for illegally importing protected Australian wildlife into Victoria. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:08:50 GMT)
Man Has Pet Woodpecker
Jesse Staffer has an unordinary pet, a red headed woodpecker. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:13:11 GMT)
Akron fire damages house, kills pet snakes
A fire that started when a kerosene lamp tipped over caused $51,000 damage to an Akron home and killed five pet snakes, fire officials said. Akron firefighters were called to the home of Sarah and Joseph Pauley in the 1100... (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:55 GMT)
High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
(ARA) - The Internet or their pets - which could Americans live without? No need to live without either, thanks to some particularly enterprising participants in the pet industry - a market the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association estimates at $40 billion a year. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:09:32 GMT)
American Heartworm Society reminds pet owners †mosquito season is upon us
As temperatures grow warmer, the American Heartworm Society wants pet owners to be prepared for mosquito season and the heartworm... (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:29:38 GMT)
Foundation teams up with CSU veterinarians to save pet, human limbs from cancer
Pet owners, cancer patients and veterinarians are posing for photos and videos this morning at part of a fundraising effort to endow a new chair at CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:29:50 GMT)
Puppy Pictures: Take A Shot Of Your Pet For A Lifetime Of Memories
Our pet dog is practically the most important thing we have in this world. These trustworthy companions can help us laugh, smile, or just be happy when your world crashes down. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:26:55 GMT)
Pet Supermarket Begins to Carry Purina ONE(R), Beneful(R), Fancy Feast(R) and Friskies(R)
Pet Supermarket, the nation's largest privately owned chain of pet supply stores, has recently added four more brands of pet food: Purina ONE(R), Beneful(R), Fancy Feast(R) and Friskies(R). These brands are now proudly carried at all of Pet Supermarket's 115 stores nationally. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:41:23 GMT)
Miss. court says pet food research not public
The Iams Company's records from seven years of pet food research at Mississippi State University are not public documents, the state Supreme Court has ruled. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:22:57 GMT)
There's still time to vote in the Pet of the Year Contest
There's still four days to vote in the Pet of the Year Contest before Round 2 ends. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:37:54 GMT)
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