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Hello, possums! The new pet that's simply flying off the shelves
A species of possum native to Australia and New Guinea are flying off the pet shop shelves. With soft brown eyes, fluffy fur and their amusing acrobatics, they are seen as ideal pets. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:37:29 GMT)

my-pet-world
bc-my-pet-world 00/00 TMS Retransmission MY PET WORLD For release 09/11/2008 (ATTENTION EDITORS: This column ends with the words, "...www.stevedalepetworld.com." If the column you see below concludes any other way, you have received an incomplete version. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:26:06 GMT)

Pet adopt-athon returns this weekend at PetSmart
ASHEVILLE – Animal Compassion Network is among the pet rescue groups hosting the annual fall Subaru Pet Adoptathon 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the PetSmart location on Bleachery Boulevard, near the Asheville Wal-mart. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:30:42 GMT)

Pet store to open in Jacksonville
Niemann Foods Inc., based in Quincy, will open a Pet Supplies “Plus” store at 1805 W. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:58:16 GMT)

Sugar gliders proving popular pet
An exotic marsupial that can glide for 12 ft is proving to be a popular, if unlikely, pet. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:34:38 GMT)

Pet owners get treats from city
Calgary pet owners keen on keeping their companions licensed, as well as first-timers who register, could be in for some treats. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:29:40 GMT)

Ways on How to Have Great Pet Pictures
It may be too hard for a lot of people to take pictures of their pet. Knowing the fact that pets are always active and you can’t command them to do such action if they are not trained. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:04:51 GMT)

Pet evacuation tips
Hurricane Ike is currently predicted to impact the Harris County Area. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett has ordered the evacuation of Evacuation zip codes 77058, 77059, 77062, 77520, 77546, 77571, and 77598 as of noon today. Pet owners are reminded to take their pets with them when evacuating. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:51:28 GMT)

Pet blessing is Sunday in Saginaw Township
People whose pets need blessing may bring them before a Catholic priest this weekend at a Saginaw Township pet cemetery. Julie Curran, the new owner of Memorial Pet Cemetery, 3764 Hackett, is hosting a two-day open house from 1 p.m.... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:05:12 GMT)

Palin defends her pet project requests
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Friday defended the nearly $200 million in federal pet projects she sought as Alaska governor this year even as John McCain told a television audience she had never requested them. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:26:10 GMT)

Pet Food Recall
Mars Petcare US of Franklin, Tennessee, announced a voluntary recall Friday of pet food because of potential contamination with salmonella. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:50:47 GMT)

Mars Petcare,US: recall of some dry pet foods
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. Mars, in a news release, did not say how much pet food is involved, but said the recall reaches 31 states and various brands and said the action was taken as a precaution. "Even though no direct link ... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:11:48 GMT)

Pet Food Recalled Because Of Possible Contamination
Mars Petcare US of Franklin announced a voluntary recall Friday of pet food because of potential contamination with salmonella. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:36:15 GMT)

Mars Petcare recalls some dry pet foods
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:01:50 GMT)

Many Pet Food Brands Under Recall
Among them are Country Acres, Retriever, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Natural, Ol' Roy, Special Kitty, Paws & Claws, Pedigree, Wegman's, Pet Pride, PMI Nutrition and Red Flannel. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:42:57 GMT)

Mars Petcare,US recalls some dry pet foods
Associated Press - September 12, 2008 11:33 PM ET FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:43:41 GMT)

Pet food recalled due to salmonella contamination
Visit www.petcare.mars.com. for the list of recalled pet foods. The makers of Pedigree pet foods and 13 other brands are recalling more than 50 dry pet food products out of concerns of salmonella contamination. Mars Petcare US announced the... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:46:39 GMT)

Mars Petcare,US recalls some dry pet foods
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. The recall cites potential salmonella contamination. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:46:44 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet: Sadie is a 7-month-old beagle/Labrador retriever mix. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:16:23 GMT)

Pet Food Recalled
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet food products. The recall cites potential salmonella contamination, and includes dry-food made in its Pennsylvania plant between February and July of this year. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:48:44 GMT)

Mars Petcare, US Recalls Some Dry Pet Foods
The recall cites potential salmonella contamination. It involves all dry pet-food produced at its plant in Everson, Pennsylvania, between February 18th and July 29th. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:16:15 GMT)

Cat Coalition schedules annual pet Adopt-a-thon
The Cat Coalition is sponsoring its annual pet Adopt-a-thon at the Pet Smart stores in the Syracuse area. October is National Pet Adoption Month. Cats and kittens will be available for adoption and some dogs may also be available. All the animals have been rescued. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:31:30 GMT)

Palin defends her pet project requests as governor
New York - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Friday defended the nearly $200 million in federal pet projects she sought as Alaska (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:13:43 GMT)

Mars Recalls Some Dry Pet Foods
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:30:06 GMT)

Pet food from Fayette plant could be contaminated
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Fayette County, between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:10:50 GMT)

Mars recalls some dry pet foods
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:00:28 GMT)

Highly infectious dog disease forces Grand Forks pet store to shutter
GRAND FORKS - A highly infectious disease that could kill puppies and older dogs has forced a Grand Forks pet store to temporarily shutter its doors. Advertisement: MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Get full credit for your A.A.S. degree. A.A.S. to B.A.S. Get full credit for your A.A.S. degree in Mayville State's ONLINE B.A.S. in Business Administration program. For more information on this ... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:29:33 GMT)

Mars Petcare recalls dry pet food products
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (AP) -- Mars Pet care US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:12:36 GMT)

Mars Petcare issues pet food recall
Mars Petcare US, a pet food maker based in Franklin, Tenn., says it has recalled products that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The company said in a statement that it stopped production of Pedigree, Member's Mark, Ol' Roy and other pet food brands made at its Everson, Pa., facility July 29 when it was alerted of a possible link between dry pet food produced there and two isolated ... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:14:08 GMT)

Mars Petcare issues pet food recall
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Mars Petcare US, a pet food maker based in Franklin, Tenn., says it has recalled products that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:19:42 GMT)

Some Dry Pet Foods Recalled
A company that makes several pet food brands is recalling product. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:57:44 GMT)

Pet lovers celebrate four-legged friends
Pet lovers are uniting at Love Lights, an event to honor a pet or person and their impact in your life. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:20:54 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Includes Pedigree Products
Mars brands is recalling pet-food products. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:21:28 GMT)

Pet Food Recall
A Pennsylvania based pet food manufacturer announced a voluntary recall of products. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:53:08 GMT)

New pet limits-Six is enough, says council
Brookings city councilors have decided that citizens here cannot keep more than six pets in their residences at one time. Its creators say the pet limit is a new tool to help authorities deal with animal-related complaints. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:28:58 GMT)

Pet Food Company Recalls Some Dry Pet Foods
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:06:02 GMT)

Pet Food Recalled Over Bacteria Concerns
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) -- Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. The recall cites potential salmonella contamination. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:20:33 GMT)

Artist's pet urn included in international exhibit
Artist Alene Sirott-Cope of Hollis, N.H., was eager to help when a friend asked her four years ago to make an urn for her beloved dog's ashes. As word - and demand - spread, Sirott-Cope created a line of pet urns now displayed on her website, along with bowls, plates, mirrors, wall plaques, vases, and jars. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:26:49 GMT)

Pet Food Recall
Mars Petcare US of Franklin, Tennessee, announced a voluntary recall Friday of pet food because of potential contamination with salmonella. The company said the recall involves all products produced at read more (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:49:13 GMT)

Cat Coalition to hold annual pet Adopt-a-thon
The Cat Coalition is sponsoring its annual pet Adopt-a-thon at the Pet Smart stores in the Syracuse area. October is National Pet Adoption Month. Cats and kittens will be available for adoption and some dogs may also be available. All the animals have been rescued. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:17:51 GMT)

Dog disease hits Grand Forks pet store
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A highly infectious virus that can kill dogs has forced a Grand Forks pet store to temporarily close. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:25:22 GMT)

PET Scans Lead To Treatment Changes In Majority Of Colorectal Cancer
In the largest multi-institutional study to date examining the impact of positron emission tomography (PET) in changing disease management of individuals with suspected recurrent colorectal cancer, researchers found that treatment plans were changed for more than half of patients, according to an article in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:15:40 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Includes Pedigree Products
Mars brands is recalling pet-food products. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:31:14 GMT)

Pet Food Recall
The ASPCA advised pet owners, Saturday, to stop feeding dogs and cats food made by Mars Petcare, US. Mars Petcare, US has voluntarily issued a recall, due to "potential contamination with Salmonella... (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:32:16 GMT)

Company Announces Major Pet Food Recall
A major pet food recall has affected supplies in Florida. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:55:44 GMT)

Some dry pet foods recalled for salmonella
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:44:33 GMT)

Pet Food Recalled Because Of Possible Contamination
Mars Petcare US of Franklin, Tennessee, announced a voluntary recall Friday of pet food because of potential contamination with salmonella. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:20:42 GMT)

Pet food recalled over Salmonella risk
RALEIGH -- A pet food company announced a voluntary recall over concerns of Salmonella contamination. Mars Petcare, maker of Pedigree pet food, is recalling items manufactured at its Everson, Penn., facility. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:27:31 GMT)

AP: Mars Petcare,US Recalls Some Dry Pet Foods
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:22:04 GMT)

Dry Pet Food Recall
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:20:17 GMT)

Austin's pet adoption rate rises along with gas and food prices
Months before gas prices skyrocketed and the economic climate worsened, Laney Catledge wanted to adopt a cat. She had to put down her 19-year-old orange tabby, Max, in February and had been thinking about getting another pet since then. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:59:33 GMT)

Pet insurers group dishes up info chow to add growth
Kansas City-based North American Pet Health Insurance Association aims to raise awareness about an emerging industry it says could exceed $1 billion within five years. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:07:50 GMT)

Dog disease hits Grand Forks pet store
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A highly infectious virus that can kill dogs has forced a Grand Forks pet store to temporarily close. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:25:22 GMT)

Pet owners line up to bless beloved animals
HARTSDALE - Pet owners lined up to get blessings for their dogs, cats and birds at the annual Pet Memorial Day Celebration at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church yesterday. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:36:58 GMT)

Real Pet Water Launches New Break-Through Healthy Water Product For Pets
Real Pet Water is the only stable negative ion and alkalized water for your pet on the market today. Stable Negative Ions help hydrate your pets system and Alkaline pH to help them resist disease. Find out more about making your pets water healthy. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:05:00 GMT)

Tougher rules for pet owners in Spartanburg could become official Monday.
Tougher rules for pet owners in Spartanburg could become official Monday. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:55:17 GMT)

Salmonella forces pet food recall
NORTH CAROLINA -- A pet food company announced a voluntary recall because of a potential salmonella contamination. Mars Petcare is recalling items manufactured in Everson, Pennsylvania. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:15:42 GMT)

VIDEO from Medialink and Purina: Purina Pets for People Presents Top 10 Permanent Pet Adoption Checklist
According to the American Veterinarian Medical Association, 5-7 million pets enter shelters every year. An overwhelming majority of these dogs and cats are not bad pets, but rather victims of unfortunate circumstances or a lack of education on the part of their former owners, who may not have understood all that goes into caring for a pet. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:05:00 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Includes Ol’ Roy and Pedigree
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. The recall cites potential salmonella contamination. It involves all dry pet-food produced at its plant in Everson, Pennsylvania, between February 18th and July 29th. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:55:18 GMT)

Mars Petcare, U.S. Recalls Dry Pet Foods
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:56:14 GMT)

Pet Store Manager Fights Back Against Alleged Thief
A South Portland pet store manager went on the defense to protect his store from a would-be robber. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:03:04 GMT)

Estero man shoots, kills pit bulls that attacked pet pigs
An Estero man shot and killed two pit bulls that attacked the man's pet pigs on Monday morning, according to Lee County Animal Services. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:29:03 GMT)

Salmonella Risk Prompts Pet Food Recall
Mars Petcare is recalling pet food products manufactured at its Everson, Pa. facility because of a potential salmonella contamination. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:14:32 GMT)

Dry Pet Food Recall
A popular pet food company issued a recall on several dry pet foods. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:04:41 GMT)

Promote your missing/found pet here
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, 16 Sep 2008 04:05:17 GMT)

Pet promo for Tuesday 9-16
The deadline to enter your pet in the 2009 Newspaper in Education Pet Calendar contest is this Thursday. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:09:14 GMT)

Odds and Ends: Scotland police receive call about pet's non-floppy ears
STIRLING, Scotland - Your rabbit's ears aren't floppy? Sorry, that's not an emergency. So said police in Scotland when a woman rang the emergency 999 number to discuss her concerns about her new pet. She said the newspaper ad promised floppy ears, but flop they would not. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:11:10 GMT)

Pet expo will benefit Greyhound Rescue
Muttropolis is hosting a pet-friendly expo with the Arizona Jewish Post and La Encantada. Bring your pet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday to the courtyard in front of Muttropolis, at 2905 E. Skyline Drive. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:08:05 GMT)

Pet Calendar
Pet adoption day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20, Lincoln-Way Community Bank, 1000 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Stop by and meet some of the animals available for adoption at our local shelters and rescue organization. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:09:02 GMT)

Pet Picture: A Gift To A Pet
There is always fun and enjoyment being with pets. And if you likely want to play with your dogs or any pet, this will give you joy and make you active as well. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:19:40 GMT)

Pet project profitable
Haley Dillon spent her summer with friends this year. Man’s best friends, to be exact. In June, Haley, 10, began stuffing homemade fliers into every mailbox on Kensington Boulevard, advertising her own dog-walking business, Haley’s Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Services. Photo caption: A Great Dane named Lenora is one of the patrons of Haley Dillon’s business. Photo by Samuel Hoffman | The ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:13:26 GMT)

Pet Food Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:56:52 GMT)

FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Altamonte Springs, Florida
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 Florida's Greater Altamonte Springs region to provide area residents with unsurpassed pet care services. This new franchise marks the 184th FETCH! Pet Care location that, in aggregate, now services tens of thousands of active clients ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

SGN Acquires Facebook Virtual Pet App (fluff)Friends
Social Gaming Network (SGN) , has acquired (fluff)Friends, a Facebook application that lets you adopt a virtual pet, cuddle it, and spend real and virtual money on your little fluffy friend. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. (fluff)Friends’ virtual currency system, which enables users (read: drives addicts) to spend money on food, pimped out dwellings and other tidbits for their ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:52:28 GMT)

Estero man kills dogs that attacked his pet pigs
Two pet pigs — "Porkchop" and "Wilbur" were victims of a vicious attack by three roaming pitbulls Monday morning. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:12:43 GMT)

Horse Event and Pet Adopt-a-thon planned
The Tractor Supply Company presents the third annual Huge Horse Event and Pet Adopt-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. This event will be held at the Tractor Supply Co. at 1185 Kings Highway in Port Charlotte. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:16:07 GMT)

Pet Food Recall
Mars Petcare US is recalling all pet food made at its Everson, Pa., facility because of potential salmonella contamination. Pet food brands manufactured at the plant include Country Acres, Old Roy, Paws and Claws, Pedigree, Special Kitty and Wegman`s. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:20:50 GMT)

Pet food recall
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (AP) -- Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. The recall cites potential salmonella contamination. It involves all dry pet-food produced at its plant in Everson, Pennsylvania, between February 18th and July 29th. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:41:28 GMT)

Pet Food Recalled Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
The brand names include some items under the names Pedigree, Ol' Roy, Special Kitty, Country Acres, Retriever, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Natural, Paws & Claws, Wegman's, Pet Pride, PMI Nutrition... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:56:07 GMT)

Cook up some healthier pet food
Teri Sahm, owner of "All Dogs Go To Heaven," has made a business out of fighting pet diseases and high food costs with homemade recipes anyone can make. Healthy fare for Fido (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:08:34 GMT)

Every dog has their day: Mutt Strutt, Pet Expo planned for Saturday
Dogs – and their human companions – will have the chance for excitement on Saturday during the Mutt Strutt Dog Show and Pet Expo. The event will be held this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Missouri National Guard Armory in Boonville. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:23:23 GMT)

Salmonella Risk Prompts Pet Food Recall
Title: Salmonella Risk Prompts Pet Food Recall Category: Health News Created: 9/16/2008 Last Editorial Review: 9/16/2008 (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:27:57 GMT)

Nationwide pet food recall
The manufacturer behind some of the nation's leading pet food brands has issued a massive voluntary recall. Our Giselle Phelps has the latest information on the recall and what you need to know to protect your pet. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:13:38 GMT)

Wegmans Issues Pet Food Recall
A recall that affects your pets. Tainted pet food has prompted a recall of several types of dog and cat foods. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:00:48 GMT)

Owner Offers Reward For Pet Tortoise's Return
A two-day search for a missing pet in southeast Baltimore turned up nothing. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:54:07 GMT)

Pet cover 'fastest growing sector'
The pet insurance market is one of the fastest growing insurance sectors in the UK as increasing numbers of people take out cover for their animals, a report has claimed. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:26:31 GMT)

Mankato Pet Resort Offers Luxury and Healing
A pet luxury resort in Makato is designed to give your pet the extravagant luxury he or she deserves. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:47:00 GMT)

Pet food recall; possible salmonella contamination
Here we go again. Check your pet's food. Mars has voluntarily recalled a number of pet food products because of potential samonella contamination. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:54:01 GMT)

Mankato Pet Resort Offers Luxury and Healing
A pet luxury resort in Mankato is designed to give your pet the extravagant luxury he or she deserves. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:01:40 GMT)

Pet Waste Is Also An Environmental Issue
It's not something you may think of when talking about saving our environment, but in "Be Green Two," its a big problem of pet waste. We love our pets but there's a messy problem that's often ignored...with a typical dog producing 270 pounds of waste per year and 23-million bacteria per gram. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:43:42 GMT)

Pet stores respond to parvo case
Every once in a while, parvovirus rears its ugly head in Grand Forks, so many pet stores have policies that keep young, unvaccinated pups separate from other animals - if they're allowed on the premises at all. Advertisement: HITCH 'N GO Wiring, Hitch Covers, Suspension Products, Trailer Inspections, Tow Straps, Mud Flaps Parts & Service Stop in today! Hitch 'N Go 701-775-4477 ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:21:08 GMT)

Banning pet boarding business one of the best
BANNING - The reviews are in and no doubt about it - pet owners are thrilled with Renaissance Pet Resort and Spa. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:43:28 GMT)

Possible Salmonella Contamination Prompts Voluntary Pet Food Recall
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Retailers have begun pulling certain pet food products from store shelves across the country after a potential salmonella contamination. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:04:44 GMT)

Charges against Pet Rescue director upgraded
Prosecutors upgraded charges Tuesday against the director of Pet Rescue after alleging more animals at the controversial Bloomingdale shelter were mistreated. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:16:48 GMT)

Dry Pet Food Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
Several brands of dry pet food have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cat. Cross-contamination can also affect humans handling the food. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:20:58 GMT)

Upload High Quality Pet Picture On The Internet
Pet pictures on the net are really being scattered in every sites. The owners want to showcase the beautiful faces of their pets. Some post pet pictures to brag how beautiful and healthy their pets are. But some are posting pet picture for no reasons at all. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:50:01 GMT)

Fergie's Pet Project: A New Friend in Seattle
• Fergie, making a new friend as she checked into the Hotel Monaco in Seattle. In town to perform at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center, "she walked into the lobby," an observer tells us, "and was making a beeline for the elevator, but then she stopped at the concierge desk when she saw a dog walking through." Fergie then ran over to pet the pooch. "It was cute," the observer says. "She was ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:27:21 GMT)

Ton of pet food available at food bank
South County animal advocates bring in more than 2,500 pounds of pet food in food drive. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:52:55 GMT)

Possible salmonella link prompts Mars pet food recall
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa., between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:43:54 GMT)

Mars Petcare recalls pet food
Click here for a complete list of recalled pet food. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:20:15 GMT)

LeAnn's Pet & House Sitting joins Pet Sitters International
LeAnn's Pet & House Sitting has been accepted for membership in Pet Sitters International (PSI), an organization of nearly 8,000 professional pet-sitting services throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:11:56 GMT)

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brings Pet Friendly Collection Straight to Your Door
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.----Right on the tail of the brand's recently introduced Pet Friendly program, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is bringing the comfort of its guest rooms into the homes of its guests with the Pet Friendly collection now available on www.HiltonToHome.com. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:17:00 GMT)

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brings Pet Friendly Collection Straight to Your Door
Right on the tail of the brand's recently introduced Pet Friendly program, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is bringing the comfort of its guest rooms into the homes of its guests with the Pet Friendly collection now available on www.HiltonToHome.com. Designed exclusively for Hilton by famed artist William Wegman, the Hilton Pet Friendly collection includes a pet pillow; food and water bowls with ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:35:49 GMT)

Company Recalls Pet Food
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some of its pet-food products. Is your pet at risk? (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:01:37 GMT)

Mars Petcare recalls pet food
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) -- Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Sept. 12 of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:20:45 GMT)

Share 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. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:35:27 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Affects 31 States, Including Arkansas
A rash of salmonella cases has hit people across the country this summer, and now, it might be hitting your pets. Mars Petcare is issuing a voluntary recall of its dry pet food products due to potential salmonella contamination. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:49:07 GMT)

Pet Food Recall Scare
A pet food recall is causing quite a scare for one area pet owner. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:51:08 GMT)

Health Insurance For Your Pet
Health insurance for your pet is becoming more and more popular. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:54:34 GMT)

Pet food recalled for Salmonella could pose risk to humans
Mars Petcare is recalling more than 100 pet food products manufactured between Feb. 18 and July 29. Brands include Pedigree and Ol' Roy. The Salmonella threat could also spread to humans. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:07:59 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Annie
Annie is a sweet, 4-year-old foxhound. She is friendly, calm, loves people, loves to go on walks and would make a great pet. She is up to date with vaccines and will be spayed soon. To meet Annie, visit The Animal Orphanage, 419 Cooper Road, Voorhees. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:17:12 GMT)

Beware pet shops with exotic animals
Wildlife protection experts yesterday warned of a sharp rise in the illegal trade of wild animals – including many endangered species – following the confiscation of eight African chameleons from a pet shop in central Athens. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:42 GMT)

Readers share their pet peeves about local drivers
Would it surprise you if I said that people using cell phones continues to top the list of driving pet peeves? I didn't think so. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:12:20 GMT)

Pet door inserts present variety of challenges
: We have a new puppy and we need to add a pet door for him. I really don't want to cut a hole in the wall for the door. Anyway, I saw a pet door insert that fits into the sliding glass door so that no cutting is necessary. Is this type of door a good idea? (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:27:52 GMT)

Cities House Hundreds of Pet Evacuees
Texas houses pets after Gustav, Ike in test of post-Katrina pet evacuation law. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:04:04 GMT)

Pet priorities and the economy
With the cost of groceries, energy and fuel going up, people are having to prioritize their spending, which sometimes means family pet needs go by the wayside. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:17:26 GMT)

AUDIO from Medialink and Purina: Un-Leash-Ing New Ways to Fetch Pet Info on Your Cell Phone
More Americans are getting their information on-the-go and that means so are more pet owners. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:56:00 GMT)

Best Pet Supply Store
Robin McDonald should get a medal for continuing to operate the best pet supply store in town under extenuating circumstances. Since opening in 2003, Howl (formerly Chow, Baby!) has changed Hampden locations three times and its business name. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:26:15 GMT)

Shelter will host Adopt-A-Pet event Sunday
The Brooklyn Animal Shelter will host an Adopt-A-Pet event from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the park office building behind City Hall, 7619 Memphis Avenue. Shelter representatives will have more than a dozen kittens, several cats and one dog... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:29:28 GMT)

Pet loss workshop Sept. 23
Bideawee, one of the nation's oldest humane organizations, invites you to a pet loss workshop, Tues., Sept. 23,7 p.m. at the organization's learning Center, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. Medea Berkman will help you learn how to deal with the grief of losing a pet, how to deal with a pet's life-threatening illness and how to help others with their pet's loss. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:01:21 GMT)

Harlingen Humane Society Pet Of The Day (09/17)
KGBT features one pet up for adoption from the Harlingen Humane Society each Wednesday. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:22:06 GMT)

Pet Pillows Run From Witty To Whimsical
We buy costumes for our pets at Halloween, cook special foods for them, splurge on "pet spas" when they need a rest and generally love to cuddle with them. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:37:11 GMT)

Serious disease in pet lizards caused by new bacteria
Skin infections are common in pet lizards and can lead to fatal organ disease and septicaemia. The cause of these diseases has been unclear but now researchers in Belgium have discovered a new bacterium responsible for dermatitis in desert lizards. According to research published in the September issue of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, the discovery could ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:18:50 GMT)

Relive the Joys and Adventures of Having a Pet Through a Fantastic Picture Book -- Author R.K. Simms Shares His Happy ...
EDISON, N.J., Sept. 18, 2008 -- Do you remember the thrill of getting your first pet, a puppy that will become your best friend for life? Relive the joys and happiness of having a pet through a delightful picture book Me and My Dog Petey written by R.K. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT)

PetSmart hosts pet adoption event
A mobile pet adoption event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at PetSmart, 1733 S. Stapley Drive. The event is sponsored by Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. Adoption fees start at $25 for cats and $50 for dogs. For information call (602) 506-7387 or visit (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:37:36 GMT)

9/18- Nittany Nation Report- Pet Picks
For helping us with the Penn State Pet Picks! Watch for it every Thursday only on the Nittany Nation Report on WBRE Eyewitness Sports. Copyright (c) 1998 - 2008 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:09:07 GMT)

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bc-my-pet-world 00/00 TMS Retransmission MY PET WORLD For release 09/18/2008 (ATTENTION EDITORS: This column ends with the words, "...veterinarian for a recommendation." If the column you see below concludes any other way, you have received an incomplete version. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:24:06 GMT)

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bc-my-pet-world 00/00 TMS Retransmission MY PET WORLD For release 09/17/2008 (ATTENTION EDITORS: This column ends with the words, "...dogs relinquished to shelters." If the column you see below concludes any other way, you have received an incomplete version. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:24:16 GMT)

Pet adoption fair set for Sunday
Charlestowne Mall and Anderson Animal Shelter will host a Pet Adoption Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:31:16 GMT)

PRODUCT RECALL: Pet food recalled on salmonella fears
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:25:02 GMT)

Serious disease in pet lizards caused by new bacteria
Skin infections are common in pet lizards and can lead to fatal organ disease and septicaemia. Infections are particularly risky in lizards that are bred in captivity for release into the wild, as they can spread into the wild population. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:50:59 GMT)

Pet Project
Are you looking for a perfect family pet? Hiley is your man. He is housebroken, walks very well on a leash and is fine when left home alone. Hiley gets along well with other dogs and has lived with children before. He is a truly wonderful dog and with daily exercise and lots of love, Hiley will make a great companion for his new adopter. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:28:08 GMT)

Hartz sues Ga.-based supplier over tainted pet vitamins
Pet vitamins contaminated with salmonella bacteria are at the core of a lawsuit by Hartz Mountain Corp. against a Georgia-based supplier. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:01:11 GMT)

Pet shelter director pleads not guilty to neglect charges
For almost 30 years, volunteers at Pet Rescue animal shelter have been disputing the facility’s integrity. On Tuesday, those volunteers had a breakthrough. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:19:56 GMT)

Anne Arundel pet store is held up by gunman
A gunman held up an Anne Arundel County pet store last night, ordering two shaken employees to the back of the shop before fleeing, police said. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:47:40 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Chloe
Chloe Oliveira is this week's featured pet. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:02:05 GMT)

Reservations accepted for pet-friendly yurts
Dog and cat owners planning overnight state park visits in 2009 can reserve one yurt and three pet-friendly cabins during a temporary, year-long experiment beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:07:02 GMT)

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