Pet News Nov 2008

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Pet shops get state inspection
Florida pet store operators better be on their best behavior the next few weeks. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:24:08 GMT)

Pet adoption this Saturday in Liberty
The LMS Stars are helping the Liberty Animal Control with the Pet Adoption Day, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of N. Main and Grand streets in Liberty. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:27:33 GMT)

Brushing pet's teeth daily key to good health
You want me to what? Brush my pet's teeth? Yes, I do, I really do. At least 80 percent of my patients have dental disease! That is a lot. And that includes patients who are coming in for "well visits and vaccinations." That does not include patients who have a little tartar or dental staining. Those 80 percent have DISEASE! That disease could range from Stage One periodontitis (or gingivitis) ... (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:25:19 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Odie
Odie is this week's Pet of the Week. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:59:27 GMT)

â€Waggin Tailsâ€ organizes collection for pet shelters
LONG HILL TWP. – Waggin Tails Petsitting Services of Stirling is sponsoring “Wishbones for Pets,” a charitable program designed to collect and distribute pet goods/ funds to local pet shelters and other pet related agencies in the community. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:34:54 GMT)

Menu Foods announces final court approval of pet food settlement
TORONTO - Canadian courts have given final approval of a settlement of lawsuits filed against Menu Foods Income Fund (TSX:MEW.UN) over recalled tainted pet food. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:36:00 GMT)

Menu Foods Gets Approval for Pet-Food Settlement From Canada
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Menu Foods Income Fund , the owner of a company that recalled 60 million cans of pet food last year, said that Canadian courts approved a settlement agreement with pet owners whose cats and dogs allegedly fell ill after eating tainted food. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:53:59 GMT)

Pet photos with Santa scheduled in Monroe
Residents are invited to have their pet's photo taken with Santa 2-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Monroe Animal Hospital, 179 Prospect Plains Road. The photos will then be posted on the hospital's Web site, www.monroevet. net for family and friends to see. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:09:28 GMT)

Menu Foods Wins Canadian Approval for Pet Settlement (Update1)
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Menu Foods Income Fund , the owner of a company that recalled 60 million cans of tainted pet food last year, said Canadian courts approved a settlement with pet owners whose cats and dogs fell ill or died after eating the items. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:38:58 GMT)

Shelter has much to offer pet lovers
There are about 50 dogs and 60 cats that are in need of homes from the Pet Adoption Center. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:29:40 GMT)

Pet Pause: What to do when ‘itch-switch’ turns on
Itchy skin is frustrating for pets, pet owners and veterinarians. Obviously the pet is bothered and spends lots of energy scratching and licking, rubbing and chewing. The pet owner gets to listen to all of this commotion and might lose sleep, concentration and patience. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:32:32 GMT)

Strongsville: Animals rescued after fire at pet grooming business
STRONGSVILLE -- Firefighters had to rescue 8 dogs and 4 cats after a fire Thanksgiving afternoon at a pet grooming business in Strongsville. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:33:12 GMT)

Canadian pet food company blames quarantines for Aussie cat deaths
A Canadian company at the centre of an Australian pet food scare is blaming the Aussie government for an outbreak linked to a certain brand of its cat chow that has paralyzed and killed six cats and sickened dozens more. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:41:52 GMT)

Menu Foods announces final court approval of pet food settlement
TORONTO - Canadians whose pets died amid a tainted pet food recall saw their long battle against Menu Foods clear a major legal hurdle Thursday as (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:50:04 GMT)

Canadian pet food company pulls all products from Australia
A Canadian company at the centre of an Australian pet food scare is blaming the Aussie government for an outbreak linked to a certain brand of its cat chow that has paralyzed and killed five cats and sickened dozens more. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:19:46 GMT)

Pet Calendar going on sale today
The 2008 Gleaner Pet Calendar is on sale now. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:01:48 GMT)

Cat deaths linked to pet food
UNEXPLAINED chronic illness and death among Sydney cats has been linked to a gourmet imported pet food withdrawn from stores over the past three weeks. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:42:24 GMT)

Topekans not cutting pet care
The economy may be going to the dogs, but veterinarians say local pet owners remain willing to foot the bill when their four-legged friends need medical help. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:03:32 GMT)

Joint pet center plans move ahead
Plans are proceeding for the Midlands’ first major public/private pet adoption center, and the group that will run it is about the ask the public for $1 million in contributions. Project Pet already has raised $2.5 million in private donations, said Tracy Johnson, an officer with the group. Deloris Mungo, one of Project Pet’s founders said, “We’re getting ready to kick into the public part of ... (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:31 GMT)

Pet dog shot needlessly by police officer, owner says
A local pet owner is outraged and has filed a formal complaint after his 13-month-old dog was shot dead at close range in his mother's living room by a Windsor police officer. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:34:14 GMT)

Courts approve pet settlement
Menu Foods Income Fund, the owner of a company that recalled 60 million cans of pet food last year, said that Canadian courts approved a settlement agreement with pet owners whose cats and dogs allegedly fell ill after eating tainted food. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:59:36 GMT)

Pet adoption center bounds forward
Hank, a basset hound owned by Jimmy Minor of Newport, seems to be welcoming guests to a groundbreaking ceremony held Saturday for a future pet adoption center being built by the Pet Adoption and Welfare Society of Carteret County. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:12:11 GMT)

Caring for Your Pet on a Budget
(ARA) - Most people consider a pet a member of the family -- and for good reason. Pets offer companionship, amusement and unconditional love. Studies support that owning a pet offers a multitude of emotional and overall health rewards. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:01:09 GMT)

Animals rescued after fire at Ohio pet groomer's
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Firefighters had to rescue eight dogs and four cats after a fire broke out at a pet grooming business in Strongsville in suburban Cleveland. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:11:48 GMT)

Thanksgiving thieves steal pet turkey
NEW HILL, N.C., Nov. 28 (UPI) -- A beloved pet turkey may have ended up on a thief's Thanksgiving table, a grief-stricken North Carolina family says. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:41:28 GMT)

Pet populations soaring
American pet populations are soaring and the number of abandoned pets grows higher every day. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:14:33 GMT)

Pet Calendar going on sale today
The 2009 Gleaner Pet Calendar is on sale now. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:01:47 GMT)

Black Friday Is Good Day To Adopt A Pet
Those looking to add a new pet to their home might want to visit two local animal shelters today. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:38:08 GMT)

Animals rescued after fire at Ohio pet groomer’s
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Firefighters had to rescue eight dogs and four cats after a fire broke out at a pet grooming business in Strongsville in suburban Cleveland. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:12:12 GMT)

Troy couple appeal zoning board ruling against keeping pet chickens in backyard
A Troy zoning board's denial of a couple's request to keep pet chickens in the backyard is being challenged in court. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:26:00 GMT)

Burglary leaves Newberg pet store pining for mascot, other critters
Regular patrons of Critter Cabana, a Newberg pet store, found a sad surprise today when they ventured upstairs to its bird loft: an empty cage. Gracie, the 7-year-old cockatoo the store got shortly after it opened about five years ago,... (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:41:56 GMT)

Got a pet question? Ask our panel of experts
Are you perplexed by a pet problem? Wish you knew a local professional to ask about your cat's compulsion to overeat or your dog's bad habit of jumping up on people? The Eagle and WichitaPaws.com know some people who can help. We've put together a panel of local pet experts -- two veterinarians, a dog trainer, a groomer and a Wichita Kennel Club representative -- who can answer your questions ... (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:10:21 GMT)

Crematorium helps pet owners past grief of loss | By Shelley Widhalm Loveland Reporter-Herald
Losing one of two cats to cancer last February was a trying time for Loveland resident Gayle Hoebermann. Hoeberman adopted five more cats to fill the hole Bushka, a female calico cat, had left and began wearing a silver cat pendant to keep her companion of 17 years close to her heart. Losing Bushka would have been even harder if it were not for Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematorium, a Loveland ... (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:10:17 GMT)

Owners keep pet groomed despite economic woes
Despite the bleak economy, the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association estimates Americans will spend $43.4 billion this year on their pets. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:36:00 GMT)

Shelter has much to offer pet lovers
There are about 50 dogs and 60 cats that are in need of homes from the Pet Adoption Center. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:42:29 GMT)

Concerning Animals: Presents for pets and pet lovers
Petmate.com offers antimicrobial pet beds.... (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:01:01 GMT)

Shelter has much to offer pet lovers
There are about 50 dogs and 60 cats that are in need of homes from the Pet Adoption Center. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:27:30 GMT)

Hillsboro man arrested in pet store thefts
Police arrested on Saturday a Hillsboro man suspected in two pet store burglaries in Newberg and McMinnville. According to police, Joshua Aaron Reed, 29, had placed an ad offering a cockatoo for sale on the Internet classified ad site Craigslist.... (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:56:56 GMT)

Pet thief busted selling cockatoo on Craiglist
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A Hillsboro man is behind bars, charged with stealing exotic pets worth thousands of dollars. Meanwhile, Gracie the cockatoo is back with her owners after the pet thief got busted trying to sell her online. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:34:47 GMT)

Pet store sleuths solve stolen cockatoo case
Employees at a Newberg pet store turned into amateur detectives this week after someone burglarized the Critter Cabana and stole a cockatoo as well as 20 other animals. They tracked down the culprit using Craigslist. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:19:51 GMT)

Pet Feared Lost For Good Found, Then Microchipped
When a pet gets lost or runs away, it can be heartbreaking for any family. A North Texas couple learned that the hard way, but they were fortunate enough to get their dog back. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:49:00 GMT)

Shelter has much to offer pet lovers
There are about 50 dogs and 60 cats that are in need of homes from the Pet Adoption Center. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:12:30 GMT)

Yes, people really do purchase pet insurance
"More Kansas Pet Owners Purchasing Health Insurance ..." It was a subject line that could get an ... (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:48:59 GMT)

Enter our Holiday Pet Photo Contest
When The Eagle skipped the Holiday Pet Photo Contest last year, we heard from cat fanciers, horse enthusiasts and lizard lovers who were disappointed not to have a chance to enter. We'd just finished counting entries and selecting winners in a dog-related photo contest to promote Woofstock, the Kansas Humane Society's annual fundraiser, and decided not to hold the holiday contest in 2007. So ... (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:11:10 GMT)

Puppies born at new pet-rescue facility
This month, almost three years after her organization faced eviction in Seminole County, pet rescuer Judy Sarullo found a permanent home for her animals. And it didn't take long for them to multiply. A week after she opened Pet Rescue by Judy's new facility in Sanford, Sarullo received a call about a pregnant dog that needed help. Miss Iroquois, named after the street on which the ... (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:48:23 GMT)

Pet of the Week
Each weeked KXAN Austin News Today features a pet from the Town Lake Animal shelter that needs a home. This week it's a sweet cat named Dana. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:15:23 GMT)

Shelter has much to offer pet lovers
There are about 50 dogs and 60 cats that are in need of homes from the Pet Adoption Center. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:57:29 GMT)

Couple's Police Work Leads To Pet Burglary Arrest
Police arrest a man who is accused of stealing exotic animals from a local pet store. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:36:05 GMT)

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