Pet News Dec 2008

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Houlton event touts pet adoption
HOULTON, Maine — The Hollywood Pet Salon on Saturday was an animal lover’s dream. There were cats to be cuddled, dogs to be doted on and a treasure of treats available for both people and pets. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:09:18 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UNEXPLAINED chronic illness and death among Sydney cats has been linked to a gourmet imported pet food withdrawn from stores over the past three weeks. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:22:19 GMT)

India approaches WTO against EU over PET exports
India has raised a fresh trade dispute against the European Union at the World Trade Organization over Brussels’ decision to continue with final anti-dumping duties as well as anti-subsidy (countervailing) measures on the Indian exports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), trade diplomats said. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:29:04 GMT)

Python killed in pet shop fire
A CARPET python was the victim of a shop blaze this morning, when a Bendigo pet store caught fire. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:33:00 GMT)

NRV Mall to host pet photo night
The New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg is giving shoppers and their pets the chance to take a picture with santa. Tomorrow, the mall will host pet photo night from 7-9 p.m. at the Santa Lodge at Center Court. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:13:38 GMT)

More Pet Owners Abandoning Animals
More pet owners are abandoning their dogs during this tough economic time. In just a matter of hours, Southaven Animal Control picked up ten roaming dogs. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:34:11 GMT)

Vets warned of possible pet food poisoning
Vets are being warned to watch for signs of a kidney problem in small dogs which may be connected to pet foods. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:43:51 GMT)

Keep Your Pet Safe This Holiday Season
It's important to keep your pet safe amongst all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:53:27 GMT)

Arsonists Strike Pet Store Twice In One Week
A Sacramento pet store has caught fire twice in a single week, and authorities say the blazes were the work of arsonists. Workers spent Monday scrubbing away the signs of the fire from the back door of the Pet Extreme pet store. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:10 GMT)

Pet Shipping Company Animals Away Adds Pet Adoption Scam Warning and Video to Their Site
Featured on Channel 9 News in NYC pet shipping company Animals Away adds pet adoption scam warning and video to their site. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

LocalGuide: Pet photographs benefit BARK
Have your pet photographed with Santa Claus and help the Billings Animal Rescue Kare (BARK). Lovable Pets Bakery & Boutique is hosting the fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in its parking lot at 1313 Grand Ave. in the Evergreen Midtown Plaza. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:55:27 GMT)

Picking pet requires homework
STAMFORD, Conn. – At this time of year, it is not uncommon for animal shelters or organizations to hear from families looking to adopt a pet. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:42:18 GMT)

Pet loss support group Thursday
Faithful Companions will hosts its pet loss support group from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lensing Oak Hill, 210 Holiday Road in Coralville. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:35:56 GMT)

Pet gifts can please owners as well
Some think it's a little crazy to give gifts to pets. But pet owners know that secretly, they're also gifts to themselves. Here are some suggestions for you and your furry friends this holiday season. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:01:02 GMT)

Bolingbrook pet store does rescues, adoptions
It's late in the year, so it was no great surprise that the late-season kittens available at the pet store were adopted in no time flat. But, what is surprising is that the kittens, while adopted out from the Petland in Bolingbrook, were actually rescued. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:19:23 GMT)

It's time for the pet holiday-card project
Help for pet owners. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:36:20 GMT)

Theater collecting toys, coats, pet items
MADISON - Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey is again collecting toys for the Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots,” gently used coats for Jersey Cares, and pet items for the Randolph Township Municipal Pound, with three marked collection boxes in the lobby of Playwrights Theatre at 33 Green Village Road. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last day for donations Wednesday, ... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:45:19 GMT)

Keeping your pet safe during the holidays
Here are some tips for keeping your pet safe this holiday. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:04:13 GMT)

Fire Damages Home; Kills Family Pet
It's going to be a difficult Christmas for an Irvine family, after they lost their family pet and all of their Christmas gifts in an early morning fire. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:28:43 GMT)

BJ's Recalls Berkley & Jensen Pet Food
Rochester, N.Y.--BJ’s Wholesale Club sent a letter to customers Tuesday, informing them of a pet food recall. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:17:15 GMT)

Family shocked by brutal attack on pet goat
A south Taranaki family is shocked by a brutal attack on their pet goat Mordecai. On Saturday night the goat was held down, while one of its horns was hacked off with an axe. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:41:08 GMT)

Family shocked by brutal attack on pet goat
A south Taranaki family is shocked by a brutal attack on their pet goat Mordecai. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:44:20 GMT)

FL Inspectors Visit Pet Shops
State inspectors are visiting pet shops across Florida to catch people who are selling sick cats and dogs. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:08:29 GMT)

Family pet put to sleep on accident
A family pet was put to sleep on accident. Neighbors who found the pet asked the Animal Hospital of Bonita to put her to sleep. But the dog's owner says this mix-up should have never happened. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:24:40 GMT)

Pet Tip: Decor can be hazard
Holiday decorations pose certain dangers for our cats and dogs. Please be careful with pet access to ribbon, tinsel, electrical cords and glass ornaments. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:15:28 GMT)

Adopt a Lawyer for the Holidays with My Pet Lawyer
I would imagine owning a pet lawyer would be like owning any other pet that could turn on you at any minute like say a pit bull or a llama. You never know when a pit bull will decide to kill you and you never know when that pet llama will spit in your eye.... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:31:36 GMT)

Natural and Organic Pet Products made in the USA!
Shure Pets, The Premier Direct Seller of Pet Products, invites you to explore our mutt-nificent products and purr-fect business opportunities. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:35:19 GMT)

Adopting a Pet for the Holidays
If a new pet is on your holiday wish list, then there are plenty of animals to choose from at the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:14:25 GMT)

Armed robber hits Walpole pet store
Police are looking for a man they say robbed a pet store at knifepoint Sunday evening. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:49:50 GMT)

Pet shop moving out after protest at Beverly Center
Best Friends Animal Society charged that the popular store was selling animals from puppy mills. For 15 years, Pet Love has been a fixture in the busy Beverly Center mall, its brightly lighted interior showcasing furry puppies for sale behind glass-walled kennels. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:21:29 GMT)

What you can do to keep your pet in tough times
What you can do to keep your pet in tough times (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:28:01 GMT)

Wednesday | Pet Nights with Santa at Dolphin Mall
PAWS FOR SANTA Pet owners are invited to bring their cats and dogs to visit with Santa at the Snow Gloves and Polar Express display. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:14 GMT)

Sherwood parade to have pet marshall
This year’s Sherwood Christmas Parade Pet Marshall is Daisy, a Shih Tzu mix. Sara Beth Dawson, preisdent of Partners Auxiliary Working for the Sherwood Shelter, said said Daisy came to the shelter as a stray with terribly matted feet. “The mats were so bad that she had to be sedated so the groomers could cut them away,” said Dawson. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:37:22 GMT)

PET DOG TRAINING CLASSES
Non competitive classes for pet dogs, Puppy socialisation classes, Certified experienced P.D.T.I. instructor, Private tuition and behavioural training. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:16:27 GMT)

Pet Network hosts Incline Appreciation Day at Incline Canine
From 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Pet Network will host a fun and furry event, Lucky 13 Whiskers Wonderland, to support the rescued pets of Pet Network and our Incline Village pets. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:05:20 GMT)

Armed robber hits Walpole pet store
Police are looking for a man they say robbed a pet store at knifepoint Sunday evening. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:21:32 GMT)

Get you and your pet photographed with Santa
What could possibly be cuter than a photo of your child with Santa? How about a photo of your child, Santa and your dog (or cat, or lizard or bird)? You and your pet (or you child/grandchild and his pet) can have a photograph taken with Santa this Saturday and Sunday and the following weekend, Dec. 20 and 21, at PetSmart, located next to Bed Bath ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:51 GMT)

Targeted Beverly Center Pet Store Forced To Leave
Pet Love, a pet store targeted by a national animal rescue group for the past six months, is being forced to leave upscale Beverly Center mall, its home for 15 years, it was reported today. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:18:12 GMT)

Class pet stolen, killed replaced by Delta authorities
DELTA -- Last month Delta Police announced they arrested two teens related to a rash of school break-ins and vandalism. After a full investigation it was discovered that a turtle, the class room pet of Garnet Mesa Elementary's Cindy Hermes 5 th Grade Class, had been stolen and killed. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:27:03 GMT)

Paris Hilton - Stars Pet Store To Close
The Los Angeles pet store which is loved by both PARIS HILTON and BRITNEY SPEARS is to close following a puppy farm controversy. Pet Love has been a fixture in the ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:32:21 GMT)

Judge orders veterinary inspections at Pet Rescue shelter
A veterinarian will now accompany Illinois Department of Agriculture inspectors during visits to the embattled Pet Rescue animal shelter in Bloomingdale. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:20:56 GMT)

Houston SPCA offers tips to prepare your pet for the cold
(HOUSTON December 10, 2008) The scorching summer sun is now a distant memory and as the mercury dips, it’s time to make the winter months safe and comfortable for your pet. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:38:32 GMT)

Holiday Hazards for Your Pet
The simple things you can do to protect your pet this holiday season. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:58:47 GMT)

Considering a pet as a Christmas gift?
While a puppy with a bow around its neck may look cute at Christmastime, a gift certificate for a pet may be the smarter approach. And beware of holiday trappings if you want to keep your pet safe. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:13:16 GMT)

Upscale pet store forced to close
Pet Love, a pet store targeted by a national animal rescue group for the past six months, is being forced to leave upscale Beverly Center mall. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:04:43 GMT)

Pet food drive helps seniors in need
The third annual Season of Suppers campaign is a pet food drive to help homebound, needy seniors feed their companion animals. Residents may bring pet food and monetary donations to Banfield, The Pet Hospital locations at 2685 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks; 5766 Lindero Canyon Road North in Westlake Village; or 2021 N. Oxnard Blvd. in Oxnard. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:24:41 GMT)

Harvest Hope helps struggling pet owners
For Columbia resident Lakysha Belton, “every little bit helps” these days. The full-time student, who also works part-time, started going to Harvest Hope Food Bank earlier this year. And now, she’s able to get help there for another member of her household: an 11-month-old pit bull. Harvest Hope Food Bank and the Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals kicked off Pet Soup last ... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:06:51 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, 11 Dec 2008 05:11:49 GMT)

SPCA encourages vouchers to avoid unwanted pet gifts
People wanting to give a pet as a surprise Christmas gift are being encouraged to buy a voucher instead. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:42:19 GMT)

Edmond store plans dog seminars, pet photos with Santa Claus
Several free dog seminars are scheduled this month at PETCO, 324 S Bryant Ave., in Edmond.Loose Leash Walking is set for 6 to 7 p.m. Friday. Pet owners will be taught positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs how to walk politely on a leash without pulling.Puppy Socialization will be taught from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday. Owners will learn to provide positive social learning experiences while ... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:24 GMT)

Your pet has a chance to ask Santa for treats
Pets both naughty and nice can have their photo taken with Santa Claus this weekend.I’m not kidding. To some pet owners, their dog or cat is as much a part of the family as their children. So if you want a framed photo of your animal and Jolly Ol’ St. Nick, visit the PETCO store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 324 S Bryant in Bryant Square. There is a charge for the pictures and $5 from each ... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:26 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. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:25:14 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Jake
Jake the Basset Hound is this week's Pet of the Week. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:06:42 GMT)

Family wins pet cockerel victory
A family wins the right to keep two pet cockerels which had prompted complaints, after a mistake by a council official. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:14:43 GMT)

Pet photos with Santa event benefits Berea Animal Rescue
The PetSmart store in Great Northern Plaza will host a "Pet Photos with Santa" fundraising event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 20. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Berea Animal Rescue. Pets of all kinds... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:05:53 GMT)

Pet project
If you’re thinking of adopting a pet but concerned about the process being complicated, think again. The Canton Animal Shelter makes it easy. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:06:02 GMT)

Greg Biffle Donates Pet Oxygen Masks To Charlotte Fire Dept.
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Greg Biffle donated more than 30 sets of pet-sized oxygen masks on Wednesday to the Charlotte Fire Department on behalf of his foundation. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:02:03 GMT)

Hospital gets OK for PET/CT scanner
Northside Hospital-Forsyth has received a certificate of need to set up a mobile PET/CT scanner. The unit, which would be used in the diagnosing and staging of cancer, is a necessary tool for physicians, said Russ Davis, hospital spokesman. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:41:20 GMT)

Animal Shelters to Receive Donated Pet Food
Some hungry, homeless dogs and cats will have food this winter because of donations from clients of the Rockhill Pet Clinic. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:10:35 GMT)

Pet Abuse Allegations To Be Excluded In McCafferty Trial
The judge presiding over Cheryl McCafferty's murder trial will not allow alleged acts of pet abuse by her late husband be introduced at trial because the alleged acts were not acts of direct violence against Cheryl McCafferty. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:04:27 GMT)

PCSO Animal Control Pet Fest Saturday In Winter Haven
If a pet is on your holiday list this year, than Saturday’s Pet Fest sponsored by Polk County Animal Control will be a not-to-be missed event. Pet adoptions will be discounted to $25. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:39:11 GMT)

Pet calendars raise money for Belleville Humane Society
The 2009 Humane Society of the Belleville Area pet calendars were last-minute projects but society members are hoping they will provide much needed funds for homeless pets. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:01:05 GMT)

Cindy the psychedelic poodle is a prize pet, says Sandra Hartness
Sandra Hartness, a dog groomer, uses Cindy, her pet poodle, as a walking advertisement for her designs. The dog has won dozens of awards after being fluffed, shaved and coloured to resemble anything from a chicken to a dragon. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:08:13 GMT)

Pet laser surgery (VIDEO)
Dr. Laurel Logas of Pet Medical Center in Winona uses the clinic’s new laser while spaying Ashley, a 2-year-old springer spaniel mix, on Wednesday morning. The clinic bought the $32,000 instrument in September because the laser causes less bleeding, swelling and pain than a surgical scalpel, Logas said. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:46:52 GMT)

Buyers Beware: Puppy Pet Store Nightmare
One local woman had her heart was broken and her Christmas budget wiped out after buying a puppy at a local pet store. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:26:04 GMT)

Animal Control To Hold Pet Fest On Saturday
The Polk County Animal Control Section will hold its annual holiday Pet Fest on Saturdaywith discounted prices to adopt a pet.The event is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Animal Control Section at 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:12:58 GMT)

Channahon family asked to give up pet
CHANNAHON — When Todd Corso, 15, enrolled in an agricultural program last year at Minooka Community High School, he never imagined that course would eventually end him up in a Joliet courtroom, fighting a battle to keep a beloved pet. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:01:49 GMT)

Couple steal puppy from Saugus pet shop
SAUGUS - Police are searching for a couple who stole a puppy from Debby's Pet Land on Tuesday. Officers were dispatched to the Route 1 shop when an employee reported the theft at about 9 p.m. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:19:45 GMT)

Kirkwood offering Santa, pet pictures
The Kirkwood Iowa City Campus is offering a chance to get your pet pictured with Santa and one of his elves from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:23:26 GMT)

Pet sale canceled; organizer feels ’bruised’
A pet sale planned for Sunday at Adventureland has been canceled after a similar sale last month generated controversy. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:15:30 GMT)

Channahon family: Don't take our pet goat
A Channahon family's battle to keep custody of their 15-year-old son Todd's pet pygmy goat, Billy, will go on. The Corso family appeared before a judge Thursday morning and was granted a continuance so the family can make its case for Billy the pygmy goat before the Village Board. Todd, a Minooka High School student, adopted the goat as a pet last summer. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:44:52 GMT)

Slim Round PET bottles are available in 5 sizes.
Tubo Line of slim round PET bottles includes 5 sizes: 5 and 10 ml with 15-415 finish, 15 ml with 18-415 finish, and 25 and 50 ml with 20-410 finish. Several color options are available, including sky blue and opaque black. Bottles are suitable for sampling, travel kits, promotional items including healthcare, cosmeceutical, personal care and novelty products. This story is related to the ... (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:55:27 GMT)

Austin Humane Society throws pet parade
What better way to bask in the holiday spirit than with a new pet? The pet parade was part of the third annual 'Home for the Holidays' push to get more people to adopt pets over the holidays. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:55:40 GMT)

Pa. neighbors question proposal for pet crematory
Plans for a pet funeral home and crematory have neighbors asking questions in a rural northeastern Pennsylvania community. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:53:02 GMT)

Adopt a pet on Dec. 13, 20
The Carver Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption Dec. 13 and 20 from noon to 3 p.m. It will be hosted at PETCO in Eden Prairie. PETCO is located off of Singletree Lane, between Prairie Center Drive and Hwy. 212. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:29 GMT)

Puppy Pet Store Nightmare
It's the time of year a lot of people shop for a new puppy as a family gift. But, one woman says her heart was broken and her Christmas budget wiped out after buying a puppy at a local pet store. Lu Ann... (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:13:19 GMT)

Pet Store Gets Eviction Notice
MARSHALLS CREEK - A Pocono shopping center continues to lose small businesses. The Marshalls Creek plaza already has three empty store fronts and it may soon have one more. A pet shop that's been there for eleven years may have to shut down. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:28:07 GMT)

Amju Pet Zoo released for Mac
Amju Games has released Amju Pet Zoo for the Macintosh. It’s available for free download from the Web site. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:22:00 GMT)

Pet Supermarket Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Pet Spa
SUNRISE, Fla.----Pet Supermarket celebrated the grand opening on December 2, 2008 of “The Pet Spa,” a full service luxury grooming facility aimed at customers who want to pamper their dog or cat with only the best services. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:23:00 GMT)

Amju Pet Zoo released for Mac
Amju Pet Zoo is a new Mac game featuring a zoo filled with pets you either need to protect or feed to dinosaurs. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:34:00 GMT)

HOLIDAY DECORATION AND FOOD PET HAZARDS
OCEAN CITY--The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, but all the decorations and foods can be hazardous to your family pet. Chocolate is toxic so it's better to stick with dog treats, pet stores even offer gourmet snacks for animals. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:35:53 GMT)

Get your pet photos in by Monday for contest - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Army ...
The deadline is midnight Central Time Dec. 15 to enter your pet’s photo in the “Patriot Family Pet Photo Contest.’’ As of Dec. 12, more than 400 entries had been received, and they’re still coming in, said Judd Anstey, spokesman for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:02:03 GMT)

Pet Shop Faces Eviction
A pet store in the Poconos says the bad economy has fewer people buying pets and now the owners are going out of business. "It's destroyed our business. It's really upsetting to see how much we've lost in the last year from the economy," said Animal House Pet Center manager Diana Batson. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:07:05 GMT)

Pet Adopt A Thon comes with added bonus
Pass by the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter and you'll see a big sign advertising its annual Holiday Adopt A Thon. This year there's an added bonus in store for families looking for a new pet. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:58:24 GMT)

Updated 12/12: Pet store searches for purloined puppy
A Hoffman Estates suburban pet store is asking the public for help in finding a 3-month-old puppy stolen from the store on Wednesday. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:07:17 GMT)

Holiday How-to: Pet treats
Pet treats Pet owners and wildlife enthusiasts can celebrate the holidays by creating their own seasonal crafts. For wildlife enthusiasts →Holiday Hangers: Tie festive ribbon around the top of a pinecone. Smear peanut butter around the pinecone. Roll in birdseed. Hang outdoors for birds and squirrels. For cat owners →String Toy: Tie festive ribbon on the end of a chopstick or wooden skewer with ... (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:00:45 GMT)

Pet's longevity rooted in diet and exercise
It's important for owners to start planning early for a pet's golden years by providing the animal with quality food, daily exercise, routine veterinary care and proper vaccinations. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:09:50 GMT)

Pet Scoop: Shelter seeking donations for dog beds
If your pet is sleeping on a comfortable bed, has more toys than it will ever play with and eats only the finest food, maybe a good Christmas gift this year would be a gift to a homeless dog. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:30:45 GMT)

Pet Of The Week
Meet Romeo, this week's Pet of the Week. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:08:40 GMT)

Pet purchases increase during the holiday season
It's the season not only for retailers but for pet stores and pet shelters. (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:54:30 GMT)

Fact Finder reveals holiday pet care tips
Our Fact Finder team talks to the experts about what you need to know to care for your pet properly during the holiday season (Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:38:49 GMT)

MEDIA: My Pet Shop
First screenshots and artwork of the virtual pet game from Square Enix (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:13:52 GMT)

Huntington Mall to host 'Pet Photos with Santa'
BARBOURSVILLE -- The Huntington Mall welcomes pets for "Pet Photos with Santa" from 9 a.m. to noon today at Santa's Castle in the Mall Gazebo. Pets will also enjoy a free treat provided by Just Dogs! Gourmet. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:11:19 GMT)

Pet holiday tips
Human foods such as turkey, gravy and grease are too rich for pets; feeding them these types of foods can cause health problems. Feed your pet before a holiday party so he will be less likely to beg or steal food. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:19:13 GMT)

Manatee pet advocates push for a 'no kill' county
More spaying and neutering, and free training for pet problems (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:11:46 GMT)

You can enjoy gifts for your favorite pet
Some think it's a little crazy to give gifts to pets. But pet owners know that secretly, they're also gifts to ourselves. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:12:19 GMT)

Get pet photos with Santa at Towne Mall
Towne Mall in Middletown will be hosting a pet photo night with Santa from 6 to 7 p.m. today, Dec. 14. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:23:12 GMT)

Pet owners candedicate ornaments
HACKETTSTOWN -- The Pet Adoption League is holding its 12th Annual Tree of Lights fundraiser. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:18:21 GMT)

Local pet resort offers discount to board CSU pets
For the student's who can't convince their roommates to watch their hairy, often slobbery best friends - their pets - over the winter break, local pet boarding is one solution to this often stressful student dilemma. (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:59:29 GMT)

Pet Quarters will feature photography for holidays
NEWINGTON and#8212; Sillie Event-ures will be at Pet Quarters at the Crossings at Fox Run on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., taking professional holiday photographs of your four-legged friend. Just in time for gift giving, Sillie Event-ures will... (Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:48:23 GMT)

Pet owners face tough medical decisions in today's economy
Pet owners are weighing the cost of medical care for the family pet against the strains created by the recession. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:02:01 GMT)

Protecting your Pet this Holiday Season
Area animal experts are warning pet owners to watch out for decorations that could harm your furry friends health this holiday. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:02 GMT)

Forsyth Co. Pet Shelter Holds Adopt-A-Thon
A Triad pet shelter spends the day giving unwanted animals a second chance with an adopt-a-thon. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:02:50 GMT)

Pet-product overload can be dangerous
By JUSTINE LEE, DVM Judging from the products I see in catalogs these days, tweens and pet owners have money to burn. Well, tweens can fend for themselves, but speaking as a pet owner and a vet, I want my dog and cats to have the latest gear, but I don’t have SUCKER written across my forehead. As a vet, I want to know that my purchases will work — or at least that they won’t endanger my ... (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:09:12 GMT)

Amju Pet Zoo released for Mac
Amju Games has released Amju Pet Zoo for Mac. In Amju Pet Zoo, you find eggs and hatch them to make your own zoo of little animals. You can feed them and watch them grow, and when they grow up, they make more eggs, which you can also care for. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:02:41 GMT)

Pet resort offers discount to board CSU pets during break
For the students who can't convince their roommates to watch their hairy, often slobbery best friends - their pets - over the winter break, local pet boarding offers a solution to this often stressful student dilemma. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:30:50 GMT)

Pet salon opens in Independence
INDEPENDENCE — Naomi Rodriguez has opened Soapy Paws Pet Salon at 164 C St. in Independence. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:20:11 GMT)

Santa lends a helping hand to pet cause
From left, Michelle Cervantes, with Carlos, 2, Liza West, right, holds Sissy and Santa Claus holds Milo at Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart. $5 of every photo package is donated to Valley Oak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:08:56 GMT)

Goat abandoned outside MetroCentre pet store
THIS is Billy, the unloved pet goat. Dumped in the rain, he was found outside a Tyneside pet shop. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:44:06 GMT)

JetBlue Airways Unveils the JetPaws(TM) Pet Program, Featuring Travel Pettiquette(TM) for Four-Legged Jetters and ...
A custom-made pet carrier co-designed by New York icon Cindy Adams, founder of Jazzy Park Avenue Dog products, now available on www.jetblue.com/jetpaws - (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Animal Planet Unleashes Saturday Pet Programming
Animal Planet is bringing a full lineup of new pet programming to its roster Saturday night next year, officials said Monday. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:29:54 GMT)

Abandoned pet Goldie assumes heroic status
Goldie, an abandoned pet, has made the pavement near Nariman House his home for the last two years. It is a local hero because the dog refused to budge from its regular spot even after the spot was bombed. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:59:13 GMT)

Shopping Center Hosts Temporary Pet Adoption Center
A temporary pet center opened at the River Park Shopping Center so people can see pets for adoption without going to an animal shelter. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:36:54 GMT)

New McLean County Pet Ordinances
WMBD/WYZZ - BLOOMINGTON- Come January 1st McLean County pet owners will have a few more rules to follow. Click here for a complete rundown. (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:41:37 GMT)

Pet Owners Giving Up Animals Because Of Economy
The family pet is the latest casualty of the economic down turn. Area shelters and rescue groups are seeing a big increase in the number of dogs and cats that... (Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:54:30 GMT)

Video: Parade of Lights and Pet Parade
The 37Th Annual Boat Parade Of Lights was held on San Diego Bay while the Gaslamp Quarter has their Pet Parade. 12/14/08 (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:05:26 GMT)

Area highlights: Animal Rescue League pet bereavement and support group sets meeting
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County will hold a pet bereavement and support group meeting at the facility in Cumru Township on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:33:55 GMT)

$42,000 donated after theft at the Pet Connection shelter
Animal lovers dug deep into their wallets to save more homeless dogs and cats. Just before Thanksgiving, a trailer containing construction materials was stolen from the Pet Connection, an animal shelter at 5912 Broadmoor St. in Mission that refuses to put animals to sleep. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:52:35 GMT)

Pet Q&A: Help your cat handle trips to vet
When it's time to go to the veterinarian's office, my gentle cat becomes a monster. Our veterinarian says she's used to cats like ours, but I wonder if there's a way to make things easier for all of us. – G.W., via e-mail Work with your veterinarian to come up with a strategy to make the visit easier for you all, and realize that the staff will have to handle your pet firmly to prevent ... (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:10:11 GMT)

The truth, not the myths, about pet food nutrition
(Dec 16, 2008) -- I hear a lot of misconceptions about pet food from clients. A lot of them come from the internet or from companies trying to flog their own products by criticizing their competition. It's always good to ask, when you hear a certain claim, "Why is the person telling me this?" and "What do they stand to gain if I believe them?" (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:41:29 GMT)

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