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FWC cites Delray exotic pet shop owner
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators have cited the owner of a Delray Beach exotic pet store for violations of permitting laws. (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:22:54 GMT)

Regarding the latest pet food recall
Many pet owners are just as concerned about what goes into their pets' food as they are about their own food. With so many brands out there, how can concerned pet owners know they are using the best food? (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:53:45 GMT)

Trial starts for 3 men in Puerto Rico pet massacre
BC-Puerto Rico-Pet Massacre,0228 Trial starts for 3 men in Puerto Rico pet massacre BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Three men accused in the killing of pets seized from a public housing project waived their right to a jury as their trial began Monday, saying heavy publicity would make it impossible to find impartial jurors. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:15:24 GMT)

Tell us about your missing/found pet
Do you have a missing or found pet? If so, send a photo to news@herald-dispatch.com along with information about the animal and your contact information. Items could appear on www.herald-dispatch.com or in the daily paper. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:16:20 GMT)

Pet boutique coming to Homer Glen
Mike Brogan and Lu Mitchell plan a mid-September opening for their upscale pet store in Homer Glen. Raining Cats and Dogs Pet Grocer, Apothecary and Spa will carry pet foods, clothing and offer grooming services. Obedience training might come later. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:18:36 GMT)

Baby shower at Pet Network
From noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pet Network a baby shower will take place for Blossom. Blossom was turned in by owners while she was pregnant and scheduled to be euthanized when she was saved by Pet Network. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:50:42 GMT)

Pet Picture: A Tribute For Your Pet
Pets are really fun to be with, especially if they are comfortable with you playing their favorite toy. Most of this active moment, the cuteness of their face really glows. Aside from having fun while playing with your pet the exceptional loyalty that can give their owner are really priceless. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:23:47 GMT)

Pet goat found strangled on Long Island
Authorities say a pet goat named Teddy was found strangled with a belt around his neck on a Long Island street. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:32:50 GMT)

Pet goat found strangled on L.I.
Authorities say a pet goat named Teddy was found strangled with a belt around his neck on a Long Island street. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:15:30 GMT)

Pet Goat Strangled On Long Island
Authorities say a pet goat named Teddy was found strangled with a belt around his neck on a Long Island street. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for Teddy's death. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:40:21 GMT)

Pet of the Week - Glenna
(WTNH, Aug. 22, 2008 11:30 AM ) -- Glenna is this week's featured Pet of the Week. She's an 2 1/2 year old mixed breed who has tons of energy. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:41:47 GMT)

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., to Present State-of-the-Art Opp and Pet Films at Pack Expo ...
Innovations offer improved barrier performance and support sustainability initiatives; new high-barrier metallized PET film to be introduced North Kingstown, RI (August 5, 2008)-Leading industry innovator, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. (www.torayfilms.com), announces that at Pack Expo International 2008 it will feature advanced co-extruded polypropylene (OPP) and polyester (PET) film ... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:56:06 GMT)

Pet fair set Saturday
A pet fair for Baxter County Animal Control is set 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at All Pet and Equine Supple. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:18:52 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. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:12:23 GMT)

Pet goat that went missing found strangled
Authorities say a pet goat named Teddy was found strangled with a belt around his neck. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:21:04 GMT)

NoHo pet alligator headed to secure facility
A pet alligator seized from a North Hollywood home was on his way to a facility equipped for large reptiles, according to the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:49:59 GMT)

Alliance Area Development Foundation gets Showcase Tour of Coastal Pet Products plant
Photo By Kevin Graff/The Review John Christian looks at products at the Coastal Pet Products building during the Alliance Area Development Foundation’s Showcase Tour at the facility. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:54:50 GMT)

Read up on guinea pig care before buying pet
Dear Readers: Here are a few hints for your pet guinea pig. Guinea pigs are cuddly, don't claw or scratch and seldom bite, making them a wonderful pet for children. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:08:14 GMT)

Horry ponders: Is pig a pet?
MYRTLE BEACH — Every morning, Deborah Leask’s potbellied pig emerges from a shack in her back yard, rolls around in a small mud patch, gets a brush and belly rub and munches on a bowl of exotic pet food. But Wiggly the pig soon might have to get her belly rubs elsewhere. Horry County’s zoning board of appeals ruled this week the pig is not allowed in Leask’s subdivision because it is a ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:12:04 GMT)

Pet parade is all about fun at the fair
MEYERSDALE - Indian and cowgirl princess, a chef and his assistant, doctors and even an angel and a little devil invaded the Decker Horse barn Friday for the annual pet parade at the fair. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:16:07 GMT)

Come out of your shell and pick the best turtle as a pet
By DENISE FLAIM God loves all his turtles, great and small, but some are better suited to living as household companions. Julie Maguire, director of Turtle Rescue of Long Island, N.Y., (turtlerescues.org), offers this list of no-no shell dwellers and some alternatives, most of which are available at pet stores, reptile expos or online from breeders, she says. Sulcata tortoise: No. These ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:05:33 GMT)

Affordable Pet Health Options Have Not Gone to the Dogs in This Bad Economy
The economy is not only playing havoc with the lives of human beings, but with domesticated animals -- especially dogs and cats -- as well. Luv My Pet, a company that has been meeting the needs of these furry critters since 1976, is helping their owners get through the current financial crisis. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2008) Read the full story at ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:35:21 GMT)

Pet cemetery has new owner
Julie Curran is the new owner of Memorial Pet Cemetery in Saginaw. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:06:52 GMT)

Dog database: Where does your pet's name rank?
Shelly22 submitted this photo of "Coco in the backyard" online at the Free Press Pet Gallery. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:12:33 GMT)

Meet Merlin, the walkie-porky pet
MOVE over Tinkerbell, there's a new fad pet in town ? and it won't fit in Paris Hilton's handbag. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

Pet Website Re-launches With A Flurry Of Offers
PET PRODUCT NEWS: UK pet products and services website K9 Capers has been undergoing a transformation in recent weeks.. Saturday 23 August 2008 (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:20:02 GMT)

Pet products store includes a cat adoption center
AGAWAM - The new Dave's Soda & Pet City at 151 Springfield St. is home to hundreds of birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, snakes and fish, but perhaps its special habitat is an adoption center for homeless cats. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:33:43 GMT)

Dog shooting spurs pet bill
Dog lovers are prepping for a fight this fall to pass their pet bill -- a new state dog law aimed at cleaning up commercial breeding kennels known as "puppy mills. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:56:07 GMT)

Dave's Soda & Pet City in Agawam offers adoption center for homeless cats in expanded location
AGAWAM - The new Dave's Soda & Pet City at 151 Springfield St. is home to hundreds of birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, snakes and fish, but perhaps its special habitat is an adoption center for homeless cats. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:20:25 GMT)

Pet detective, search dog help locals find their missing furry friends
Angela Schonder hadn't slept since her 5-month-old golden retriever had broken out of her yard. She did everything she could to find Zola, but gut-wrenching anxiety was starting to take hold. She called a favorite tech at her vet's office for advice, and the woman suggested a pet detective. | GO... (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:11:06 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. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:25:25 GMT)

Product allows dog owners to control walks with pet
Is taking your companion for a walk not near as much fun as you had envisioned? Does your dog ignore your instructions? Is your ill-mannered pet jerking you around? Does she/he have a mind of her/his own? (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:09:45 GMT)

Time to make plans for the County Fair Pet Show
County Fair time is approaching, and organizers remind pet owners of any age that the Pet Show is open to any kind of pet. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:40:40 GMT)

Adopt-A-Pet: Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter
CLEVELAND -- On this week's Adopt-A-Pet, Greg Willey from the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter dropped by with another adoptable dog. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:58:34 GMT)

What to do? Adopt-A-Pet fundraiser leaves diners in quandry
A Silly Spaghetti Supper raised $750 for the York Adopt-A-Pet building fund Friday evening. Darla Hemminghaus and Marva Dillinger spearheaded the event. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:12:37 GMT)

Pam Rouda: Idaho Pet Detective
Pam Rouda's "pet detective" title sounds like it's straight out of a pair of goofy mid-1990s movies about a Miami pet hunter starring the actor Jim Carrey, but the Boise woman's avocation has succeeded in reuniting dogs, cats and the occasional lizard in Idaho's capital city with their grateful owners. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:06:11 GMT)

Pam Rouda: Idaho Pet Detective
Associated Press - August 24, 2008 3:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Pam Rouda's "pet detective" title sounds like it's straight out of a pair of goofy mid-1990s movies about a Miami pet hunter... (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:13:56 GMT)

Springfield city leaders mull over plan to charge pet owners a litter fee
The proposal would require pet owners to pay the city $100 for a litter permit or $20 for a breeder permit before selling or giving away puppies or kittens. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:30:13 GMT)

Tiffin gaining car, pet wash
Keeping both of man's best friends spic and span will be possible soon in Tiffin. The Fort Ball Car and Pet Wash, owned by John Coppus and Tom Zirger, is being constructed on the corner of Hudson and North Sandusky streets, across from Fort Ball Pizza Palace. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:17:44 GMT)

Putting a leash on hotels' pet policies | boston.com
AFTER SPENDING the night at one of the major hotel chains recently and finding an unwelcome surprise behind a chair in the corner, I realize the true meaning of the term "pet peeve." It means I'm peeved at the way many hotels are loosening their policies about pets. Now, hold on, animal lovers. I love my dog. I've loved all five cats that I rescued and cared for. And I love that more doors are ... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:43:03 GMT)

Pet-tethering debate draws large crowd in Durham
Durham County commissioners heard Monday night from a full house during a public hearing at which most, but not all, speakers backed a proposal to outlaw pet-tethering. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:27:40 GMT)

Pet Butler Van Sports Wishful Thinking on the Rear
To better leverage the company van, Pet Butler's marketing director built a pair of eye-catching rear-end displays -- one with a dog reading on the toilet (tagline: "Until then, call us"), and one with a giant glob of poop steaming on an astroturf lawn ("Friends don't let friends scoop poop!"). (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:29:04 GMT)

License Your Pet Without Penalty
OMAHA, Neb. -- The city has agreed to waive the $50 late licensing penalty for pet owners through Oct. 1. The move is in anticipation of new pet ordinances that will deal with the control of dangerous dogs. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:33:35 GMT)

A photo finish for pet calendar
SCUGOG -- Sifting through the hundreds of photographs submitted for the 2009 edition of the wildly-popular 'Your Super Pet' calendar, Kathy Dudley has come to realize that north Durham is... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:37:23 GMT)

Loss of a pet can devastate a senior
Losing a pet as an older person can be deeply painful. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:59:39 GMT)

LI Biz Blog: Levy tackles intersection, pet fundraiser planned, and Greenport gets greener
A Ronkonkoma intersection is getting a fix. Also, Save-A-Pet will hold a fundraiser in memory of its founder's lost companions. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:07:44 GMT)

Pet-food recall leads to 6,000 claims and counting
Almost 6,000 claims have been filed in a class-action settlement stemming from last year's massive pet-food recall. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:04:48 GMT)

Animals chase gold in Hong Kong's pet Olympics
Watch out Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps. A menagerie of furry, four-legged athletes have also been showcasing their sporting prowess at Hong Kong's Olympic games for pets. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:29:52 GMT)

Pet fashion all the rage as owners bark, What recession?
It's a dog's life during hard economic times. But Chihuahuas in a tutu? Pugs in designer tank-tops? Dachshunds draped in Swarovski bling? (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:32:57 GMT)

Get Ready for Pet Olympics
Dogs are competing in Hong Kong to test a number of skills. In what is believed to be the first of its kind in Hong Kong, a pet Olympics has been created in hope of encouraging physical fitness for dogs. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:55:17 GMT)

Cutest Pet shares the loot with friends!
Dearest Readers: For all the important things in your life ... if it's important to you, it's important to us.Just can't resist running the photo of the "cutest pet" around! Really! Remember Griffey, winner of IPT's Cutest Pet Contest?I recently heard from the Humble family, whose pet Griffey is, and was told that he did indeed enjoy shopping at Petco (see photo) with the gift certificate he ... (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:29:51 GMT)

Hong Kong's pet olympics
Dogs in China compete in events like the long jump, the obstacle course and a push up contest. This pet olympics is the first of its kind in Hong Kong as event organizers hope to encourage physical fitness for pooches. Sarah Irwin reports. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:50:25 GMT)

Pet cremation takes off in Kerry
PARTING with a much- loved pet can be traumatic, but there are ways of easing the pain. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:17:25 GMT)

Some thoughts on rentals' pet policies
Dear Karen: I recently transitioned from longtime homeowner to apartment seeker. As someone who has always had at least one pet in my life, I was discouraged by the large number of rentals with a ''No Pets'' policy. Even more disturbing was a ''cats OK'' policy but with the condition the cats be declawed -- a horribly painful, mutilating operation. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:04:54 GMT)

Pet Owners Affected By Tainted Pet Food Can File Claim
The number of claims from last year's massive pet-food recall is growing. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:31:44 GMT)

Mo. pet license plate nips at overpopulation
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) -- Missouri has a personalized license plate for drivers who want to help reduce pet overpopulation. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:56:42 GMT)

Pet cetera: Local pet bakery wins retail award
Coastal K-9 Bakery will be profiled in the October issue of Pet Product News International after receiving one of the trade magazine's 2008-2009 Retailer of the Year runner-up awards. The bakery on Carolina Beach Road will also serve on the Pet Product News International Retail Advisory Board. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:49:05 GMT)

Tainted pet food claims near 6,000
Lawyers say they expect the number of claims filed in a massive pet-food recall in the United States to continue climbing.USA Today said Tuesday nearly 6,000 people filed claims for a portion of the class-action settlement over dogs and cats that became ill or died from contaminated pet food.I expect that number will go up a lot. There's quite a bit of time to go, said Sherrie Savett, one of the ... (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:15:42 GMT)

Pet Plates
Missouri has a personalized license plate for drivers who want to help reduce pet overpopulation. The "I'm Pet Friendly" license plate is being offered for the second year by the Missouri State Humane Association. So far, sales have generated $20,000 for a statewide spay/neuter fund held by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. One-year or two-year plates may be purchased or renewed by mailing ... (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:45:20 GMT)

New "Pet Friendly" Plates for Missouri Drivers
Missouri has a personalized license plate for drivers who want to help reduce pet overpopulation. The "I'm Pet Friendly" license plate is being offered for the second year by the Missouri State Humane Association. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:27:26 GMT)

Tainted pet food claims near 6,000
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Lawyers say they expect the number of claims filed in a massive pet-food recall in the United States to continue climbing. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:33:55 GMT)

Pet alligator perishes in house fire
Investigators initially thought the house was unoccupied because there was little furniture inside but now believe people were living in the home. Among the ashes, they found the remains of a three-foot pet alligator. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:27:46 GMT)

Pet Owners Abandoning Dogs as Wallets Get Thin
A dog's life is getting harder and harder. More pet owners are handing over Fido in order to pay for necessities and now local shelters are overrun with abandoned animals. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:35:45 GMT)

Pet cat was shot and stamped on
Animal welfare workers condemned an attack on a cat in which the pet was shot and then stamped on. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:27:56 GMT)

Pet cat was shot and stamped on
Animal welfare workers condemned an attack on a cat in which the pet was shot and then stamped on. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:40:35 GMT)

Charity helps pet rescuer get out of doghouse
A beleaguered pet adoption program in Newbury Park will continue to operate, its leader said Tuesday as a Westlake Village-based charity presented a $10,000 check to help pay his tax obligations and other costs that had threatened to shut him down. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:01:01 GMT)

Patience, Patience and More Patience Taking Pet Picture
Isn’t a good feeling, knowing that after you go home from work there will be someone who will run to you and kiss you as if they haven’t seen you for a quite some time. This just some attributes that you can have having a pet in a home. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:38:57 GMT)

New Homer Glen pet store takes healthy approach
As you walk into Raining Cats and Dogs Pet Grocer Apothecary and Spa, you'll be greeted by a feisty salt-and-pepper schnauzer named Beta and a shy Labrador named Blanche. The high-end pet store at in Homer Glen, is a first for the community. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:13:27 GMT)

Pet's heart torn out in 'disturbing' attack
A young girl’s pet rabbit has been found decapitated with its heart torn out, the RSPCA said today. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:50:45 GMT)

Pet Author Arden Moore Book Signing
Learn more about the habits of your pets with famous pet author Arden Moore. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:39:41 GMT)

Humane society to hold pet adoptions in Florence County
The Florence Area Humane Society will have two pet adoption events Saturday in Florence County. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:23:26 GMT)

Cash stolen from pet store
Conway police are searching for suspects who burglarized a pet store, according to a police report. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:27:27 GMT)

Petsecure Celebrates September as Pet Health Insurance Month
This September marks Canada's third annual National Pet Health Insurance Month. Petsecure pet health insurance has teamed up with others in the industry to sponsor a nationwide contest and educate pet owners about the benefits of pet health insurance. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:51:00 GMT)

Harlingen Humane Society Pet of the Day (08/27)
KGBT features one pet up for adoption from the Harlingen Humane Society each Wednesday. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:08:41 GMT)

MEMA Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for Gustav
MEMA asks pet owners to have a disaster plan in place in case Gustav makes landfall as a major hurricane. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:35:10 GMT)

Pet tortoise rescued from landfill
CANTERBURY, England, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A British family that mistakenly threw their 30-year-old pet tortoise out with the trash said the animal was rescued from a Canterbury, England, landfill. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:30 GMT)

Video captures two stealing popular parrot from Duncanville pet shop
Police in Duncanville are asking for the public's help in locating "Max," a rare parrot and beloved pet stolen from a local store. Someone broke into the Pet Village in the 200 block of North Main Street and took Max on Tuesday morning, police said. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:16:25 GMT)

Peninsula Humane Society's "Pet of the Week"
You'll just have to use your imagination on this one and trust that we picked an appropriate name for this week's featured pet. Just look at this guy's gums! (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:11:36 GMT)

GOP platform backs off pet issues to help McCain
Republicans are putting John McCain's campaign priorities above some of their pet issues, including drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and denying citizenship to the U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants. Members of the GOP platform committee adopted a platform Wednesday that proclaims their party united behind McCain while skirting some enduring points of ... (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:52:29 GMT)

Council turns down pet care business
ALTON - Although the Plan Commission had supported two women opening a pet care business on Elm Street, aldermen still narrowly voted against their request for a special-use permit Wednesday night. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:55:51 GMT)

Builder picked for new pet shelter
St. John the Baptist Parish President Bill Hubbard's pet project is rolling into action. A new animal shelter will be built by a LaPlace construction company, Aegis, and is expected to be complete by early next year. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:55:16 GMT)

Church plans pet blessing Sept. 7
GREENVILLE Christus Lutheran Church, N1915 Julius Drive, will hold an outdoor pet blessing service at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 7. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:25:43 GMT)

What's happening Friday: Pet adoption; "Rent"
Get a pet in Kalamazoo and Portage Kalamazoo Animal Rescue is sponsoring two pet-adoption events: one at MVPets, 7429 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, and the other at Pet Supplies Plus, 5161 Gull Road. Cats, dogs, kittens and puppies are available for adoption at each. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Portage; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Kalamazoo. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:26:10 GMT)

Pet Author Arden Moore Book Signing
Learn more about the habits of your pets with famous pet author Arden Moore. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:24:51 GMT)

Giant Spider Bit Pet Dog To Death
A soldier's family have been scared out of their own home by a dangerous spider who bit their pet dog to death. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:51:00 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Paden
Paden, this week's Pet of the Week, keeps cool in the pool on a hot summer day. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:14:51 GMT)

SPRINGDALE : Council outlaws pet sales on street
SPRINGDALE — It’s time to find a county niche for those who make their living on roadside pet sales. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:44:04 GMT)

Group opens door for Topekans struggling with pet ownership
Giving up a family pet can be heartbreaking. One newly launched Topeka organization hopes to prevent the loss and heartbreak and give shelter to a furry friend in need as well as peace of mind to owners. Find out how. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:51:55 GMT)

GOP platform backs off pet issues to help McCain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Republicans are putting John McCain's campaign priorities above some of their pet issues, including drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and denying citizenship to... (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:12:20 GMT)

Drivers may have to give up pet holding
SACRAMENTO -- It's now up the governor to decide whether motorists should be holding a pet while driving. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:49:47 GMT)

Springdale Bans Roadside Pet Sales
Springdale becomes the latest city in northwest Arkansas to ban roadside pet sales. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:02:19 GMT)

Man Convicted Of Killing Pet
MADISON, Wis. -- A Richland Center man has been found guilty by a jury in the stabbing death of a family pet in January of last year. Thomas Thelen faced four counts -- including a felony count of mistreatment of animals causing death. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:21:17 GMT)

Pet shelters emptying cages as Gustav approaches
NEW ORLEANS -- An animal shelter sent dozens of stray cats out of towns while pet owners bought supplies for a possible evacuation as Tropical Storm Gustav approached the Gulf of... (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:31:52 GMT)

Pet shelters emptying cages as Gustav approaches
Associated Press - August 28, 2008 8:14 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An animal shelter sent dozens of stray cats out of towns while pet owners bought pet food and travel crates in case they have to... (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:33:29 GMT)

Pet adoption special continued through September
Special reduced rates on pet adoptions at the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) will be continued through the end of September. The cost of adopting a dog, puppy, cat or kitten will remain $40 plus the cost of the license for dogs over 3 months old. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:22:59 GMT)

Pet of the Week
LOTS OF HEART— Fanny, a 1-year-old female brown and white boxer, loves to play and give kisses. She is gentle and mellow, so she would make a great family pet. If you would like to adopt Fanny, ask for animal ID number A447981 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Dr. Occasionally, pets have already been adopted, so please visit www.vcar. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:49:54 GMT)

Mo. pet license plate nips at overpopulation
BC-MO--Pet Friendly Plates,0121 Mo. pet license plate nips at overpopulation Eds: APNewsNow. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Missouri has a personalized license plate for drivers who want to help reduce pet overpopulation. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:06:05 GMT)

Boulder Pet Store Offers 'Bark For Obama' Buttons
A pet story in Boulder has taken Barack Obama's campaign to the dogs. Farfels pet store says their "Bark Obama for President" buttons have been selling like -- hot dog biscuits. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:56:27 GMT)

Mililani family reflects on pet pig's legacy
MILILANI MAUKA (KHNL) - It's the closing of a very long chapter for a Mililani family, whose pet pig named Porky was killed almost two years ago. This is a story KHNL News 8 first broke. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:02:41 GMT)

Pet fair planned for Marin Center Sept. 6-7
The third annual Bay Area Pet Fair and Adoptathon will bring pet-related entertainment, education and products to the Marin Center in San Rafael from 10 a. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:16:31 GMT)

Denver pet store puts Bush chew toy on sale
There's one pet shop in Denver catering to partisan pooches. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:25:19 GMT)

Pet Pals Of South Florida
Upload a photo of your favorite pet pal to our slideshows today. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:51:18 GMT)

Pet Shelters Emptying Cages As Gustav Approaches
An animal shelter sent dozens of stray cats out of town, while pet owners bought pet food and travel crates in case they have to evacuate ahead of Tropical Storm Gustav. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:56:48 GMT)

Pet Grooming Salon Robbed At Gunpoint
Authorities search for an individual who robbed a pet grooming salon at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of money. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:45:29 GMT)

Pet Place: Spot problems by petting cats, dogs
Dogs and cats love to be pet and their owners also enjoy the time spent petting their animals. Most pet owners are very conscious of subtle changes in the hair, skin and contours of their friends. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:47:16 GMT)

Pet-hair removal sheets with a little style
Anyone who owns a pet knows there is a bit of magic involved in de-furring oneself before walking out the door. From homemade remedies such as trusty old duct tape to sticky lint rollers, pet owners have methods for leaving Fido at home and not on their pants. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:14:06 GMT)

ART SHOW: Pet 'pawtrait' can win prize
If you love animals and like to draw, paint, photograph or portray your pet in any interesting media, this is your chance to enter your pet portraits in PAWTRAITS, a Juried Art Show to benefit Save-A-Pet of Niagara County. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:30:55 GMT)

Adopt a pet from Anchorage Animal Control
Summer is a time when the kennels at the Anchorage Animal Control shelter are often full; but a program right here on KTVA, CBS 11 News is helping to bring those numbers down. We call it our Pet of the Week. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:48:45 GMT)

Pet of the week
The pet of the week is Peggy a 2-year-old calico cat... (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:17:27 GMT)

Evacuee pet shelter in Bossier in need of volunteers
Bossier City Animal Control is asking for volunteers to help set up a temporary pet shelter at Tinsley Park. It will be on the soccer field next to the animal control building. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:47:33 GMT)

Volunteers Needed To Help With Evacuee Pet Shelter At Bossier Animal Control
Bossier City Animal Control is asking for volunteers to help with the temporary pet shelter that is being set up at Tinsley Park on the soccer field next to the Animal Control Building. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:05:46 GMT)

Supplies Needed For Evacuee Pet Shelter At Bossier Animal Control
Persons who wish to help the Bossier City Animal Control's evacuee pet shelter can do so by donating supplies. The shelter is requesting kitty litter, old newspaper, Clorox wipes, paper towels, blankets and towels. Items may be delivered to the Bossier Animal Control office at 3217 Old Shed Road. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:43:08 GMT)

Pet Store Window Draws Attention
People who walk by a Richland pet store say the puppies in the window appear to be without food and water. But the store owner says the complaints are absurd. He says his puppies are fed and given water regularly and their cages are cleaned out. He also says he keeps the temperature cool so the dogs don't get too hot. Animal control responded to the scene, but the owner says he was told he ... (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:19:36 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care opens Columbus location
FETCH! Pet Care has opened a new location in Columbus. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:12:17 GMT)

Puppy Stolen From Portland Pet Store
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Surveillance cameras caught a man, woman and child stealing a puppy from a pet store Friday, store owners said. Dana Bjugan, owner of A to Z Pet Store, said the thieves walked out the front door of the store with an 8-week-old Chihuahua puppy in hand. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:36:06 GMT)

GOP platform sidesteps pet issues to help McCain
MINNEAPOLIS -- Republicans are putting John McCain's campaign priorities above some of their pet issues, including drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and denying citizenship to the U.S.-born (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:14:53 GMT)

Pet killer is going to prison
A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting that he forced his 7-year-old daughter to kill the family cat by holding a knife in her hand and making her stab the pet. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:53:03 GMT)

H.E. Maqbool Ali Sultan inaugurates phase one of Octal Petrochemicals PET complex
His Excellency Maqbool bin Ali bin Sultan, Minister of Commerce and Industry, conducted the official inauguration of the first phase of Octal Petrochemicals' integrated PET complex in the south-east city of Salalah today. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:54:30 GMT)

Octal opens PET complex
Octal Petrochemicals has inaugurated the first pahse of its integrated PET complex in the south-east city of Salalah. The facility produces PET sheet for consumer products packaging. The company's adjacent PET sheet and PET resins plant will start commercial operation in October. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:24:20 GMT)

Take a bite out of Missouri's pet overpopulation
Missouri drivers can purchase custom license plates to help combat the pet overpopulation problem. For the second year in a row, the Missouri State Humane Association (MoSHA) is offering these plates with fees going statewide to the spay/neuter fund held by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:12:28 GMT)

Tamil Nadu Govt to implement Anna's pet scheme
Chennai, Aug 30: The ruling DMK today announced ''a rupee a measure scheme (rice at Rupee one per kg),'' a pet scheme of late Chief Minister C N Annadurai that helped the party to catapult to power in Tamil Nadu for the first time in 1967. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:42:17 GMT)

Pet Toy Recalled After Dogs Have Tongues Amputated
A Long Island pet supply company is recalling a chew toy after some dogs suffered tongue injuries while gnawing on them. Daniel Rechelbacher's 10-year-old lab-mix "Chai" has had a rough recovery since his tongue was sucked into a hole in a red Four Paws "pimple ball" two months ago. An animal medical center veterinarian had to cut a hole in the ball to dislodge Chai's swollen tongue, which a ... (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:06:42 GMT)

New Pet Shelter Information
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M. said pet shelters for animal owners with critical transportation needs (CTN) are ready for service during the anticipated Hurricane Gustav evacuation. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:13:39 GMT)

Chemicals in pet food can lead to bad behaviour, says top vet
Millions of animal lovers are putting the health of their pets at risk by feeding them brand pet foods that are packed with additives and chemicals, according to a new campaign that will be launched tomorrow. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:15:22 GMT)

Moses Lake denies extra pet request
MOSES LAKE - Rebecca Temple will continue her appeal to the Moses Lake City Council about an ordinance violation concerning pet ownership. At a previous council meeting, Temple asked the council to allow her to continue ownership of her four dogs at her Virginia Street home. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:28:04 GMT)

PET BRIEFS
Pet Helpers' recent event to raise money for one of their most "special needs" dogs, sponsored by Nectar Bar and Grill, raised more than $4,100. Cosmo is a 4-year-old terrier mix who was hit by a car and suffered a broken leg and head trauma. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:13:22 GMT)

Stepbrothers get probation for killing pet deer
WILLIAMSPORT - Two stepbrothers will be on probation the next 18 months for killing a woman's eight-point pet deer last December. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:21:32 GMT)

Pet Shelter Update
Parish pick up points for transportation to the CTN pet shelters are expected to close as storm conditions become unsafe for volunteer and OEP personnel. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:34:56 GMT)

Cost hurts pet vet bus plan
Plans for a second mobile clinic offering low-cost pet spaying and neutering could be in doubt, dragged down by things like tight budgets and uncertainty about long-term costs. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:18:26 GMT)

Pet killer going to prison
A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting that he forced his 7-year-old daughter to kill the family cat by holding a knife in her hand and making her stab the pet. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:52:11 GMT)

Kennels, pet-sitters both have pros
Determining what to do with your dog or cat while you're out of town can be one of the more stressful parts of pet ownership. But finding the right service to watch your pet is relatively easy once you determine the kind of service you need - a pet sitter or a kennel. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:02:28 GMT)

Scottish hotels 'most pet-friendly'
Scotland seems the safest haven for travellers who want to take their pets on holiday with them. There are five Scottish hotels in a list of the 10 most pet-friendly UK accommodation establishments compiled by the TripAdvisor company. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:31:29 GMT)

Pet show in aid of charity
FRIENDS of MOVE - Hampshire' is organising a family pet show at the Alresford Agricultural Show, Tichborne Park on Saturday, September 6. All money raised at the pet show will help enhance the mobility skills of local children with severe and complex disabilities. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:38:44 GMT)

HSSM to open domesticated pet shelter at 6 p.m.
The Humane Society of South Mississippi will provide a shelter for domesticated pets on the grounds of Harrison Central High School, 15600 School Road north of Gulfport, beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday. Pet owners themselves must use the school shelter, and must bring the pet in a crate or kennel, provide its food and water for three days, medical records, and a plastic bag for the pet's waste. Pet ... (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:48:51 GMT)

When pet lovers in Delhi attended mass-wedding of dogs
By Shatabdi Biswas, New Delhi, Aug.31 : Many pet lovers were delighted to attend the first of its kind mass wedding of dogs here on Saturday. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:22:14 GMT)

Pet Shelters
Pet Shelters are opened across the area. Any evacuee can bring their pet to one of the designated shelters. As long as they have proof that they are staying in a general population shelter. Pets are being kept at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. Shreveport and Bossier City Animal Control are (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:35:48 GMT)

Pet lovers allege harassment by activists
Pet lovers in the city are feeling harassed. They allege that they-people who keep animals, those who run pet shops and dog breeders-are being troubled by "armchair activists", who are raiding their premises and picking up their pets for no particular reason. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:00:01 GMT)

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