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GE Healthcare Launches Discovery PET/CT 600 at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine 2008
Continuing its leadership in PET/CT technology, GE Healthcare announced the introduction of Discovery (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:49:14 GMT)

GE Healthcare Launches Discovery PET/CT 600 at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine 2008
MUNICH, Germany, BUSINESS WIRE -- Continuing its leadership in PET/CT technology, GE Healthcare announced the introduction of Discovery PET/CT 600, GE Healthcare's newest positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) system at the annual meeting of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Congress in Munich. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:34:55 GMT)

Pet food case settlement may be upped to $32M
On Tuesday, a federal judge will hear arguments on a proposal that would bring to $32 million the amount pet food makers would pay to settle over contaminated pet food. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:35:49 GMT)

Settlement To Be Argued In Big Pet Food Case
A federal judge in Camden tomorrow will hear arguments over a $32 million settlement for contaminated pet food lawsuits. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:40:07 GMT)

Pet owners need to be held responsible
Pet owners need to be held responsible Tony Luscombe - New York Pet owners need to be held responsible USA TODAY's article "More areas implement breeder permits" demonstrated a way to solve the crisis in this country regarding unwanted pets.... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:08:00 GMT)

Settlement to be argued in big pet food case
Thousands of pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China could be close to a $32 million settlement. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:08:51 GMT)

Settlement to be argued in big pet food case
Thousands of pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China could be close to a $32 million settlement. A federal judge in Camden was to hear oral arguments on the final proposal Tuesday. The court also will consider any filed objections. The settlement allows pet owners to apply for expenses associated with deaths and illnesses, including the ... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:22:33 GMT)

Settlement to be argued in big pet food case
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 (2:24 a.m.) Thousands of pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China could be close to a $32 million settlement. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:37:51 GMT)

Proper Training To Have Good Pet Picture
Practice makes perfect, making your pet familiar with camera will make it easy for you to take a pet picture. But there are pets that are hard to train to face a camera and somehow hard to tame to make your pet album come true. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:17:23 GMT)

Settlement looming in tainted pet food case
Associated Press - October 14, 2008 7:23 AM ET MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) - Thousands of pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China could be... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:53:12 GMT)

Pet Bistro Raises the Bar for Pet Cuisine, Offering Healthful, Organic, Human-Grade Option
Pet Bistro , a U.S.-based company specializing in organic dog food, announced today the availability of its flagship product, Chicken and Brown Rice Entree. Unique to the industry, Pet Bistro is catching on among discerning pet-lovers. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:55:00 GMT)

Pet Q&A
My cats and dogs have always been important to me, but especially since my children all moved away, and I am now a widow. Knowing how important pets are to others, I wonder if you think it's acceptable these days to send a sympathy note to a friend when a pet dies. I have done so, but I don't want the gesture to be misunderstood. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:13:58 GMT)

Settlement In Pet Food Case Could Be Near
A $32 million settlement could be close for pet owners whose dogs or cats died after eating tainted pet food. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:14:18 GMT)

Arguments coming in pet food case settlement
CAMDEN, N.J. - Lawyers will likely discuss how a price can be placed on a pet Tuesday when a judge in Camden hears arguments over a settlement in a contaminated pet food case. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:29:05 GMT)

Pet Owners Near Settlement On Food Recall
Thousands of American pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China could be close to a $32 million settlement. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:00:04 GMT)

Pet portrait artist Roberta Ritchie to take part in Hop Arts Studio Tour
Roberta Ritchie in her home studio. She does commissioned pet portraits. HOPE VALLEY – Roberta Ritchie loves animals. Not so different than many of us, right? One of the ways she articulates that love, is through pet portraits. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:03:59 GMT)

Settlement over tainted pet food could be close
Thousands of pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China could be close to a US$32-million settlement. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:04:21 GMT)

EA Reinvents Popular Hasbro Toy Brand Launching Littlest Pet Shop for Wii, DS and PC
The pet simulation marks one of the first EA console games designed for young girls. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:46:11 GMT)

Settlement looming in tainted pet food case
Settlement looming in tainted pet food case (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:38:11 GMT)

Over 10,000 Pet Owners In Pet Food Case
Lawyers for plaintiffs in a $24 million proposed legal settlement over contaminated pet food that sickened thousands of cats and dogs are asking for $6 million for their work. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:51:26 GMT)

Judge weighs settlement, lawyers' pay in pet food contamination case
Lawyers for plaintiffs in a $24 million proposed legal settlement over contaminated pet food that sickened thousands of cats and dogs are asking for $6 million for their work. They say, though, that the time they have put into the... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:47:03 GMT)

$1,500 Pekingese pilfered from NH pet store
New Hampshire police are looking for whoever pilfered a $1,500 Pekingese from a Newington pet store. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:18:12 GMT)

Judge approves $24M settlement in pet food case
A judge has approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food containing a chemical contaminant. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:04:41 GMT)

Judge OKs $24M for cats, dogs sickened by pet food
A federal judge Tuesday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an industrial chemical. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:11:07 GMT)

50 dogs, guinea pig at Pet Shabbat
About 75 people, 50 dogs and one guinea pig turn out for Pet Shabbat in Scottsdale. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:36:25 GMT)

Judge OKs $24M for cats, dogs sickened by pet food
By GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press Writer. A federal judge Tuesday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an industrial chemical. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:41:11 GMT)

Over 10,000 Pet Owners In Pet Food Case
Lawyers for plaintiffs in a $24 million proposed legal settlement over contaminated pet food that sickened thousands of cats and dogs are asking for $6 million for their work. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:18:54 GMT)

Judge Approves $24 Million Settlement in Pet Food Case
A New Jersey judge has approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food containing a chemical contaminant. The ruling clears the way for U.S. pet owners with claims to start receiving checks next year. Under the deal, pet owners have until Nov. 24 to file claims. U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman on Tuesday accepted the deal, calling it ... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:02:47 GMT)

Pet owners get $24M for food contamination
CAMDEN, N.J. - A federal judge yesterday OK'd a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:17:32 GMT)

150-year-old pet tortoise missing from Cupertino home
Penny Carle has posted fliers all over her Cupertino neighborhood asking for help finding her pet. She's gone door-to-door pleading for assistance, and has directed friends and relatives to search, too. But she's not after a missing dog or cat. She wants the... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:40:46 GMT)

Tainted-pet-food settlement OK'd
A federal judge Tuesday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats that were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an industrial chemical. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman clears the way for U.S. pet owners with claims to start receiving checks next year. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:06:14 GMT)

Miami-Dade Animal Services has a new Pet Detective program which strives to help lost animals find their owners
The phone rang and an unknown caller had another case for Cecilia Santos, Pet Detective. It was a boxer who seemed to be lost, and the caller was going to take the dog to the shelter. The pooch's days were numbered. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:07:11 GMT)

$24 million pact in pet food case
A federal judge in Camden has approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats that were sickened or died after eating pet food containing a chemical contaminant. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:33:27 GMT)

Pet portrait artist Roberta Ritchie takes part in HopArts Tour
Roberta Ritchie in her home studio. She does commissioned pet portraits. HOPE VALLEY – Roberta Ritchie loves animals. Not so different than many of us, right? One of the ways she articulates that love, is through pet portraits. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:35:11 GMT)

$24M settlement in toxic pet-food case
A federal judge Tuesday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:13:02 GMT)

Let us see YOUR Perfect Pet...
WE are pleased to announce the launch of our Perfect Pet Competition. How beautiful is your pet - do you think your pet is perfect?! Recorder newspapers are giving people a chance to let others see how wonderful their pet is. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:16:31 GMT)

Judge OKs $24M for pets sickened by pet food
CAMDEN, NJ - A federal judge yesterday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an industrial chemical. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:26:35 GMT)

Woman accused of trying to sell 'hot' snakes at pet shop
Collier County Sheriff's deputies arrested the employee of a local reptile company after she allegedly tried to sell three rare snakes at half-off prices to a Golden Gate pet store. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:37:16 GMT)

Link possible between pet food contamination and baby formula contamination
( Oxford University Press ) A study published in the November issue of Toxicological Sciences describes the kidney toxicity of melamine and cyanuric acid based on research that was done to characterize the toxicity of the compounds that contaminated pet food in North America in 2007. This research points to a possible link between the pet food contamination that occurred in North America in 2007 ... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:04:43 GMT)

Pet adoptathon
State Sen. Serphin Maltese, center wearing red tie, sponsored a pet adoptathon at Bobbi & the Strays at the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale. So far, the adoptathon has helped three dogs and two kittens find new homes. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:19:56 GMT)

Baby Formula Contamination May Be Linked To Pet Food Contamination
A new study in Toxicological Sciences describes the kidney toxicity of melamine and cyanuric acid based on research that was done to characterize the toxicity of the compounds that contaminated pet food in North America in 2007. This research points to a possible link between the pet food contamination that occurred in North America in 2007 and the recent adulteration of milk protein and ... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:21:24 GMT)

Halloween Pet
Who says Halloween is only for kids? Pets want to get in on the action too! Enter your pet in the insidetoronto.com Halloween Pet Contest and win one of three $50 gift certificates from Global Pet Foods, 280 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:47:38 GMT)

$25 milllion settlement OK'd in tainted pet-food case
A federal judge approved a $25 million settlement Tuesday for thousands of grieving pet owners whose dogs or cats were sickened or killed last year after eating tainted pet food. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:16:07 GMT)

Pet Food Settlement
Pet Food Settlement website (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:57:07 GMT)

Community gears up for Chili Cook-off, Dog Days Pet Fair
Culinary treats and pet feats dominate the remaining October weekends. The Maury County Chili Cook-off takes place from 11 a.m-3 p.m. Saturday at Historic Elm Springs. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:48:45 GMT)

Click here for more pet photos and stories
Does Fido look fetching sporting a fez? You could enter him in one of the Michigan Animal Adoption Network's pet Halloween contests for a chance to win a Pet Supplies Plus gift card. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:49:43 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, 16 Oct 2008 03:11:50 GMT)

$24 million pact in pet food case
A federal judge in Camden has approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats that were sickened or died after eating pet food containing a chemical contaminant. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:16:00 GMT)

Pet food, baby food contamination linked
Washington, Oct 16 : Research has linked pet food contamination in North America in 2007 and the recent adulteration of milk protein and consequent intoxication of thousands of babies in China. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:59:27 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:22:44 GMT)

$24M awarded in tainted pet food case
Associated Press CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal judge Tuesday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an industrial chemical. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:25:24 GMT)

Announcing our Perfect Pet competition
WE are pleased to announce the launch of our Perfect Pet Competition. How beautiful is your pet - do you think your pet is perfect?! Recorder newspapers are giving people a chance to let others see how wonderful their pet is. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:31:31 GMT)

Link Possible Between Pet Food Contamination And Baby Formula Contamination
A study[1] published in the November issue of a scientific journal, Toxicological Sciences, which is published by Oxford Journals on behalf of the Society of Toxicology, describes the kidney toxicity of melamine and cyanuric acid based on research that was done to characterize the toxicity of the compounds that contaminated pet food in North America in 2007. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:09:07 GMT)

Pet neutering project launched in San Lawrenz
The UK’s Blue Cross charity for pets and ITV Granzenlos, a German animal welfare society, have teamed up with Gozo SPCA for the provision of a pet neutering project in the village of San Lawrenz in Gozo. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:15:50 GMT)

P&G OK's contaminated pet food fund
Procter & Gamble has signed off on a proposed $24 million fund to pay for damages and end lawsuits from consumers last year for selling melamine-tainted pet food. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:08:14 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Eko
Eko Stuppia is this week's featured pet. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:54:29 GMT)

Humane Society offers pet photos with Santa
ST. CHARLES COUNTY — The St. Charles Humane Society will host its annual Holiday Happening fundraiser Oct. 25. The event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harvest Ridge Elementary School, 1220 Harvest Ridge Drive in St. Charles, will include a craft show, bake sale and pet photos with Santa. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:04:40 GMT)

A Databook of the Pet Health Care Market in the UK: Providing Forecasts to 2011, a Category Analysis & New Product ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Health Care in the UK to 2011" report to their offering. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:09:00 GMT)

Good health goes a long way for your pet
• October is animal health month, and your local veterinarians at Mayerthorpe Vet Services have put together a few helpful tips on keeping your pet healthy. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:21:26 GMT)

Link between pet food, milk contamination
CINCINNATI, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Researchers say they found a possible link between the 2007 pet food contamination and the recent adulteration of milk protein in China. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:03:50 GMT)

Laguna Seca racers to promote pet adoptions at Monterey County SPCA today
The SPCA for Monterey County is partnering with MAZDASPEED at the 2008 Monterey Sports Car Championships to promote pet adoptions. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:04:50 GMT)

Brooke County Man Charged With Shooting Pet Cat
A Brooke County man was charged after police said he intentionally shot a pet cat. Roger Bennett, of Colliers, was arranged this week on a misdemeanor charge of shooting a gun within 500-feet of a dwelling. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:50:44 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:52:42 GMT)

Police investigating animal cruelty after 500 fish killed at pet store
La Quinta police are trying to determine who was responsible for putting an unknown substance inside a pet store's fish tank, killing as many as 500 animals last weekend. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:51:12 GMT)

Petland's annual pet costume contest is Oct. 25
Petland of Columbus is holding its annual Pet Costume Contest from noon-3 p.m. Oct. 25. Judging begins at 1 p.m. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:06:54 GMT)

SPCA pet food giveaway is Saturday
The SPCA will provide pet owners with a month's supply of pet food Saturday at its pantry in Raleigh. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:42:11 GMT)

Murphy's Total Pet Connection
Murphy’s Total Pet Connection Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 to 4:00 p.m.; Closed Sundays PHONE 717-987-4006 or 717-485-5424 292 Buchanan Trail (Route 16) tf HALLOWEEN AT MURPHY’S Show off your favorite PET Ghoul or Goblin! (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:11:53 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:22:32 GMT)

Delhi pet shop owners welcome new licence rules
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Pet shop owners here have welcomed the state civic body's decision to review the existing licence policy on trade of animals and demarcating standards for accommodation and hygiene for pets, saying they are tired of harassment by NGOs in the name of 'cruelty towards animals'. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:42:00 GMT)

Delhi pet shop owners welcome new licence rules
By Shweta Srinivasan, New Delhi, Oct 17 : Pet shop owners here have welcomed the state civic body's decision to review the existing licence policy on trade of animals and demarcating standards for accommodation and hygiene for pets, saying they are tired of harassment by NGOs in the name of 'cruelty towards animals'. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:37:05 GMT)

Delhi pet shop owners welcome new licence rules
Pet shop owners here have welcomed the state civic body's decision to review the existing licence policy on trade of animals and demarcating standards for accommodation and hygiene for pets, saying they are tired of harassment by NGOs in the name of 'cruelty towards animals'. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:47:50 GMT)

Fund raisers for pet rescue/adoption center
OSHTEMO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - The SPCA of southwest Michigan kicks off a fund raising campaign Friday to build a new pet rescue and adoption center in Kalamazoo County. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:37:36 GMT)

Today's Pet - 10.17.08
Adopt Today's Pet at the Amarillo Humane Society, give them a call at 373-1716. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:24:47 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:22:33 GMT)

Pet Open House Weekend at Bideawee
Bideawee, one of the nation's largest and oldest humane organizations, hosts "Adopt an Adult/Senior Pet Open House" on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2. Visit locations in Wantagh, Westhampton and Manhattan between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to learn about the many advantages of adopting an adult/senior dog or cat. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:40:36 GMT)

Man tries to hide pet monkey using fabricated photo
A California man is headed back to court after trying to use a photo of his pet monkey alongside a Mexican newspaper to fool a court commissioner into believing the animal had been sent south of the border. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:01:54 GMT)

Pet DRx Appoints Harry L. Zimmerman as Interim CFO and Kyle Morse as Chief Accounting Officer
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.----Pet DRx Corporation today announced it has appointed the Company's Chief of Business Development, Harry L. Zimmerman, to also serve as interim Chief Financial Officer effective Monday, October 13, 2008. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:05:00 GMT)

Pet DRx Appoints Harry L. Zimmerman as Interim CFO and Kyle Morse as Chief Accounting Officer
Pet DRx Corporation (NASDAQ: VETS) today announced it has appointed the Company´s Chief of Business (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:19:33 GMT)

Adopt A Pet Today
I recently adopted the most precious dog from HES. He had been there almost two years. His name is Puppy. He had lived there all his life. I have never enjoyed a pet so much. I have never seen a happier dog. On Oct. 30 he will be two years old. O what a birthday party he is going to have. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:35:41 GMT)

Pet legislation will get another look
Johnstown Village Council will examine revisions to proposed pet legislation during Tuesday's meeting, as well as an ordinance that would raise residents' water rates next year. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:37:34 GMT)

Hanover artist does pet portraits
Dee Garber, of Dee Garber Studio in Hanover, will be at Nature's Pet Place in Grandview Plaza shopping center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today during the pet store's Fall Open House. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:45:48 GMT)

Pet of the week
Pet: Jocko is a strikingly handsome 5-year-old Australian cattle dog/blue heeler mix. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:19:06 GMT)

Pet costume contest planned
Atwoods, 1719 24th Ave. SW, will sponsor a pet costume contest 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Pet supply sponsors have donated more than $8,500 in prizes for the annual event.Last year's contest drew more than 50 participants and a large crowd of spectators. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:44:16 GMT)

The Tulare Pet Center moves to King Avenue from J Street
The reptiles, birds and fish are moving to King Avenue — as are all the pet supplies. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:04:08 GMT)

Escort your pet to a party
Pet's Discount is celebrating its 13th year at Hawaii Kai Towne Center, and that means a party is happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Waterfront Stage. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:06:07 GMT)

Pet Doctor: Who is a dog's best friend?
Are parks, doggie day care, and "play dates" hazardous to your pet's mental health? That's a question being asked by researchers who are looking into the dog-to-dog bond. We know that dogs are our best friends, but how important is it for dogs to have social interaction with other dogs? (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:07:03 GMT)

Pet Protestors Take on Melrose's The Puppy Store
Kim Sill and the volunteer protesters and so-called investigators of Last Chance for Animals have already shut down four alleged LA area puppy mill pet stores since May. So why stop there? Their next could-be victim is The Puppy Store on trendy Melrose Avenue. Armed with signs in one hand and Chanel bags in another, the soccer moms protested with The Rad Girls and had a ... (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:29:41 GMT)

SPCA's Annual Pet Walk Raises More Than $210,000
More than $210,000 was raised today at the annual pet walk organized by The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:42:38 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:22:23 GMT)

Why your hi-tech front room is a peril to your pet
PlayStations and iPods have emerged as greater threats to the nation's pets than traditional dangers found in the home such as tumble driers, washing machines and electric cables. The finding that new technology can cause widespread pet mayhem is revealed in a survey, by insurance specialist Petplan, of 3,000 pet owners across Britain. According to the survey, iPods are most likely to cause ... (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:55:57 GMT)

Howl-O-Ween pet parade
Jeff Schrier | The Saginaw News Haddie, a four-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, goes trick-or-treating with her owner Kami Flathau, right, of Saginaw Township during the third annual Howl-O-Ween pet parade at River Place in Frankenmuth Saturday. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:14:47 GMT)

Almost Heaven Pet Resort joins Humane Society ‘wish list’ drive
Almost Heaven Pet Resort recently opened in Short Gap to rave reviews. At the open house in July, the resort partnered with the Mineral County Humane Society for an adoption drive (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:29:56 GMT)

Estero pet adoption event finds animals homes (photos)
The first pet adoption event at Coconut Point Ford in Estero drew only about a dozen new owners Saturday. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:19:16 GMT)

Pet of the Week
York County SPCA's Pet of the Week is Chatty Cathy, an adult female gray tortoiseshell who was found as a stray. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:59:48 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:52:22 GMT)

Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair breaks adoption record
By Michelle Sathe For The Signal Posted: Oct. 18, 2008 9:12 p.m. The eighth annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair in Newhall's Hart Park adopted out 111 Los Angeles County shelter animals on Oct. 12, a record for the non-profit organization. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:57:51 GMT)

Financial pressures forcing pet owners to give up pets
Sophie Giorato is a dog walker and pet sitter who used to be asked, maybe once every six weeks, whether she knew of anyone who could take an animal being given up for adoption. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:10:39 GMT)

Animal control officer dogged by pet overpopulation
Michael Kelley, one of two officers with the Enterprise Police Department’s animal control division, said spaying and neutering the family dog or cat is the most important thing a pet owner can do. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:05:09 GMT)

Readers worry about food for pet snakes
Since Ewerts Pets in Niles announced its closing a few weeks ago, a number of pet owners have asked where they might go for snake feeders and other pet supplies, especially if they want to shop at locally owned stores. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:07:53 GMT)

Entries Now Accepted For Tyler Paper's Pet Calendar Contest
The Tyler Paper is accepting photo entries in its new pet contest. The pets that receive the most votes will be featured in the 2009 Tyler East Texas Pet Calendar. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:07:42 GMT)

Pet food recall
We have another pet food recall to tell you about. The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling some of its chicken-basted rawhide chips for dogs. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:41:41 GMT)

Woman Accused Of Tying Up, Setting Pet Dog On Fire
Lakewood police are holding a dog-owner on arson and felony animal cruelty charges. They say the woman set her pet on fire. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:12:07 GMT)

PET scanner testing begins
Tasmania's first PET scanner has been installed at the Hobart Private Hospital. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:35:00 GMT)

Hoke shelter pet contest begins today
RAEFORD —The Hoke County Animal Shelter will hold a Halloween pet costume contest today through Friday. The contest is open to everyone. Owners are asked to bring in their pet to the shelter between 1 and 4 p.m. Shelter workers will take a picture of the pet dressed in its Halloween costume. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:04:02 GMT)

Pet Rescue benefit offers tricks, treats
Most of the costumes didn't last long at the Trick-for-a-Treat pet costume contest raising money and awareness on Sunday for Gainesville Pet Rescue.The dogs and cats seemed to escape from their costumes after the competition was held at Sweet Dreams Homemade Ice Cream. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:44:35 GMT)

Pet Tales: Small effort yields a big payoff
B arbara Wright sent me this story in June to share with my readers. It occurred over the Memorial Day weekend. “My daughter, Jodi Jensen, was driving home late at night to Shell Beach from Grover Beach on Highway 1, when a cat ran out and hit her car. She immediately stopped and went to check on the cat. “He was alive but hurt. She called me and we found that Central Coast Pet Emergency in ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:08:47 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:21:42 GMT)

Blessing of the Animals costs $20 per pet
A Blessing of the Animals will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Orphan Pet Oasis, 17-825 N. Indian Ave. All pets are welcome. Cost is $20 per pet. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:25:51 GMT)

Aurora offers pet wellness clinic
Aurora Animal Control, in conjunction with The National Animal Welfare Society (NAWS), will offer a two-day pet wellness clinic next month. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:15:57 GMT)

Taking Pet Picture: Click and Click and Then You Select
Its really hard to take pet picture, that there are times that when you are about to take a picture of your pet, knowing that you have the right angle for the shot, surprisingly your dog will move from one place to another and what left on your camera is his tail, foot, ears or any part of your dog’s body. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:47:33 GMT)

Puppy Injured During Del. Pet Store Robbery
A Maryland man faces animal cruelty charges after Delaware state police say he broke the leg of a puppy during an attempted robbery at a pet store. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:19:12 GMT)

UPDATE: Pet dies in South Lorain fire
LORAIN — Fire officials continue to investigate the cause of a South Lorain house fire  that left a pet cat dead Saturday, according to Lt. Tom Lorbach of the Lorain Fire Department. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:49:20 GMT)

Vote for your favorite pet
Today is the final day of voting for the 2009 Newspaper IN Education Pet Calendar. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:29:31 GMT)

Pet Adoption: A Lifetime Commitment
How much will owning a pet cost? How much time do I really need to devote to a pet? These are questions potential pet owners should ask prior to adopting. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:22:39 GMT)

10:00 a.m. - Tips to Keep Your Pet from Getting Spooked on Halloween
Believe it or not, your pet too can get the heebie-jeebies on the most ghoulish night of the year. The Humane Society of the United States would like to remind pet owners that humans aren’t the only ones susceptible to frightening activity on Halloween. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:11:47 GMT)

High Growth Reported for the Natural Supermarket Pet Department Close-Up: Multi-category Sales, Brand Share, Retailer ...
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pet food industry is available in its catalogue. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:12:00 GMT)

Pet Store Employees Accused Of Killing 500 Fish
Two employees of a La Quinta pet store are accused of killing hundreds of fish by pouring bleach into their tanks, authorities said Monday. Sora Matsunaga, 18, and a 17-year-old suspect, whose name was withheld due to age, allegedly dumped bleach into the main water circulation system in the PetsMart store at 79375 Highway 111 on Oct. 12, killing about 500 fish in 36 tanks, according to the ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:22:29 GMT)

Emine Saner: Pet theories - can animals increase our wellbeing?
American researchers have discovered that owning a pet can significantly reduce your risk of a common cancer. And that's not all, says Emine Saner (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:29:31 GMT)

Pet Ordinance Limits Pets
WMBD/WYZZ— Stanford— Stanford’s pet owners might have to find a new home for some of their pets. Village residents have started a petition to get a pet ordinance grand fathered in so people can keep more of their pets. Stanford’s Board of Trustees passed an ordinance last month. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:56:22 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. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:26:30 GMT)

Yuma supervisors looking at reviewing pet ordinances
A proposed amendment of a Yuma County ordinance could change some pet violations from civil to criminal penalties. But the Yuma County Board of Supervisors, at their meeting Monday, ordered further review of the ordinance amending the regulation and restraint of pets. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:57:21 GMT)

Exclusive: Pet Pug Shot To Death - Mistaken For Coyote
Her beloved pug, shot to death. Brooke Kitchell’s pet was brutally killed right in front of her eyes. This, after a hunter claims he mistook the dog for a Coyote! (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:28:18 GMT)

Pet ownership banned at Tech, thriving elsewhere
For the past nine years, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has allowed residents to own cats in four of its 11 undergraduate residence halls. With many universities across the nation following suit, Texas Tech's director of student housing, Sean Duggan, has taken another look at Tech's pet policy. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:36:21 GMT)

UPDATE: Pet dies in South Lorain fire
LORAIN — Fire officials continue to investigate the cause of a South Lorain house fire  that left a pet cat dead Saturday, according to Lt. Tom Lorbach of the Lorain Fire Department. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:19:27 GMT)

Pet blessing slated for Saturday afternoon
WEST WINDSOR -- Pet owners and animal lovers are invited to a pet blessing at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society. ... (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:10:42 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:21:23 GMT)

Pet appeal to help abuse victims
An appeal is made for pet-friendly families to open their doors to animals to tackle domestic abuse. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:50:42 GMT)

Pet Adoption: A Lifetime Commitment
How much will owning a pet cost? How much time do I really need to devote to a pet? These are questions potential pet owners should ask prior to adopting. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:23:31 GMT)

Man fined for punching pet dog in head
A MAN has been fined after being found guilty of beating his girlfriend's pet because it got into a fight with another dog. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:39:48 GMT)

BUSINESS NEWS: Women own most pet care franchises
Women own and operate 70 percent of the nation's more than 200 FETCH! Pet Care franchises. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:03:56 GMT)

PetStyle Launches First of Its Kind Social Network for Pet Lovers
To celebrate its second anniversary, PetStyle, a premier Internet broadcast and social network for pet lovers, today announced the launch of its fully enhanced online community for the millions of pet owners around the world. By incorporating robust new features into PetStyle's online destination for dog and cat lovers, its social network is now more interactive and informative than ever before. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:45:00 GMT)

Exotic pet dogs gaining popularity in Beijing
A brown poodle puppy looks over the bars of its cage as it waits to be sold at the Tongzhou dog market in Beijing October 11, 2008. The increasingly affluent China's post-1990 boom in pet dog ownership has seen exotic breeds from around the world displace old favourites such as the once ubiquitous Pekingese from Beijing city streets. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:49:49 GMT)

County's pet shelter flooded with dogs and cats
Pet drop-offs aren't slowing down at Maricopa County's animal shelter. Linda Soto with Animal Care and Control said the number of dogs and cats dropped off at the shelter in September was up 20 percent from September 2007. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:23:37 GMT)

Humane society to hold pet adoptions in Florence
The Florence Area Humane Society will have two pet adoptions Saturday in Florence. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:59:31 GMT)

Animal lovers protest city's pet adoption policy
More than two dozen animal lovers turned out for a Lufkin City Council meeting Tuesday night in protest of the city's new pet adoption policy at Lufkin Animal Control. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:44:18 GMT)

Take precautions with your pet during Halloween
The Humane Society of the United States reminds pet owners that pets may react to increased activity on Halloween. Constant doorbells, knocking and shouting can be very frightening to an animal. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:13:21 GMT)

Learn how to massage your pet
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- The Center for Continuing Education at Hagerstown Community College will offer an introduction to pet massage class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Humane Society of Washington County. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:13:31 GMT)

Dear Heloise: Responsible pet ownership
Dear Heloise: Your obvious love of animals shows in your columns. I have rescued many different animals. Today, I was saddened when I tried to rescue a small tropical bird. It arrived on my porch. I tried to catch it, but it was wary enough that it would not let me get too close. I found it the following morning, and it was dead! This brightly colored little bird was definitely someone's pet ... (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:21:45 GMT)

Teacher's pet: Skittles the cat
Published: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 10:59 p.m. "Our family pet is a big, furry cat named Skittles. Skittles is nosy and, as a result, has been trapped in neighbors' garages up to three days! (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:25:44 GMT)

06:01 (BST), 22/10/2008 Pet Pals: New Leash on Life Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...
—Legacy Interactive announced today that the latest title in their award winning Pet Pals series, Pet Pals: New Leash on Life, is available for download at www.legacygames.com. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:40:39 GMT)

Pet Webchat Live! - Here On Friday
This Friday afternoon, (10th October), courtesy of Webchats TV, animal behaviourist Peter Neville and animal photographer Nick Ridley will be appearing on UKPets for a live double bill discussion of animal health and behaviour, and how to capture your pet on camera.. Tuesday 07 October 2008 (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:41:19 GMT)

Pet Food Co. Launches Budget TV Ad Campaign
Worcestershire-based pet food company Fish4Dogs Ltd launched its first ever TV advertising campaign last week.. Monday 20 October 2008 (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:42:09 GMT)

Animals, Owners Gather for Pet Blessing Service
On the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 5, several of East Aurora's pet owners gathered to acknowledge the special relationship they feel with their animals. These "Pet Blessings" have been celebrated annually since at least 1982 and were hosted this year at St. Matthias Episcopal Church at Main and Maple Streets. Last year, co-sponsor Immanuel Lutheran Church hosted the ceremony in the lot north of Main ... (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:06:14 GMT)

Animals Killed In Pet Store Fire
Firefighters rescued hundreds of exotic animals from a burning building in Collin County Wednesday morning after a fire broke out at a pet store. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:43:23 GMT)

Pet owners to commissioners: Fire dog warden
There's a dog fight downtown. A group of local pet owners want the Lucas County Dog Warden fired because they say he's bad news for pets and pet owners. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:31:09 GMT)

Just in time for Halloween, pet pictures
Warrick Humane Society raising money with pet Halloween pictures (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:33:54 GMT)

Animals killed in McKinney pet store supplier fire
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) - A fire at a McKinney business that provides animals to pet stores left hundreds of small creatures dead or dying. Fire department crews worked Wednesday to help determine which animals survived the overnight blaze at the IQW pet supplier. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:00:43 GMT)

Animals killed in pet store supplier fire
A fire at a business that provides animals to pet stores left hundreds of small creatures dead or dying (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:17:33 GMT)

Pet Store Fire Kills, Injures Hundreds of Animals
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) - A fire at a McKinney business that provides animals to pet stores left hundreds of small creatures dead or dying. Fire department crews worked Wednesday to help determine which animals survived the overnight blaze at the IQW pet supplier. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:47 GMT)

Animals killed in pet store supplier fire
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. MCKINNEY, TEXAS (AP) -- A fire at a McKinney business that provides animals to pet stores left hundreds of small creatures dead or dying. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:37:22 GMT)

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