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Bird and lizard napper gets 90 days, ordered to stay out of pet stores
McMINNVILLE (AP) — A North Plains man who broke into a pair of pet stores last fall has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:34:19 GMT)

Disobedient Pet: Jemina Pearl at Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jemina Pearl of the late, great Be Your Own Pet debuted her new solo project at the Music Hall of White People Saturday night to a scattered audience of non-dancers. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:15:29 GMT)

Draftfcb Chicago Partners With The Advertising Council to Develop Pet Adoption Advocacy Campaign Supporting Efforts of ...
The Obamas are not the only Chicago family doing their part to spread the word about pet adoption. Draftfcb Chicago announced today that is has partnered with The Advertising Council, The Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund to develop a holistic, three-year national campaign to change perceptions about pet adoption. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT)

Octal Begins Operations on Second PET Plant
MUSCAT - Oman-based Octal Petrochemicals has started operations of its second PET plant in the southeast port city of Salalah, it was announced here on Monday. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:21:14 GMT)

Fetch! Pet Care opens in Birmingham
A Fetch! Pet Care franchise recently opened in the Birmingham area. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:39:48 GMT)

ANIMAL ACTION - Council set to crack down on unscrupulous pet-owners
SHOALHAVEN City Council has been forced to develop a policy to discourage pet owners from surreptitiously getting council to pay for the veterinary care of their animals. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:02:36 GMT)

Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Pearl Goes Solo in NYC
"Back from the dead, motherfuckers!" declared Jemina Pearl, former frontwoman of Nashville, TN, punk band Be Your Own Pet, who premiered seven songs during her first-ever solo performance Saturday at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg. Her gig -- an opening slot for '90s grunge rockers the Fluid -- showcased tunes off her upcoming album on Thurston Moore's Ecstatic Peace label. And if ... (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:32:17 GMT)

Pet sitters treat birds to snacks, beak-to-tail attention
There's a growing flock of pet sitters catering to winged guests. A 2008 industry survey compiled by Pet Sitters International showed that 68 percent of pet sitters now watch birds as well as dogs, cats and other animals. Five years earlier, it was 62 percent. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:00:46 GMT)

Pet Shop Boys to perform with Killers
The Pet Shop Boys will perform with The Killers at next month's Brit Awards. The veteran pop duo will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at this year’s event. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:43:46 GMT)

Shelters Encourage You to 'Change a Pet's Life' This Weekend
Across the nation, animal shelters are full of dogs and cats whose owners simply couldn't afford to keep them any longer as the economy worsens. But this weekend, thousands of animals will be getting new homes as part of "Change a Pet's Life Day" thanks to a Topeka-based pet-food company. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:07:41 GMT)

HELOISE: Pet tips
Dear Heloise: When refilling your pet bird's seed dish, don't throw out the seeds -- put them into your outside feeder. Gently blow on the seed to remove empty hulls, mix it up and blow again. Your outdoor feathered friends will appreciate the variety you add to their regular feed. -- Anita in Montana (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:19:37 GMT)

Octal Petrochemicals opens the world’s largest rigid PET sheet plant
The world’s largest rigid PET sheet plant has opened in the Omani port of Salalah, says its operator Octal Petrochemicals. It is the second PET facility run by the company and has a capacity of 300,000 metric tons per annum. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:45:57 GMT)

Local Brief: Free pet adoptions set in South Elgin
Anderson Animal Shelter will participate Saturday in Change a Pet's Life Day, sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. There will be no charge that day for the first 10 cats, kittens or dogs more than 1 year old adopted through the shelter's regular process. There will be special adoption fees of $80 for cats and $50 off dogs after the first 10 adoptions. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All ... (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:36:47 GMT)

Pet Smart Recalls Dog Biscuits
Pet Smart is recalling dog biscuits because of potentioinal salmonella contamination. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:05:49 GMT)

Warrick humane society offering pet food for service
The Warrick County Humane Society is offering free pet food to people who donate an hour of volunteer service. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:58:36 GMT)

Bonanza welcomes pet photos
The North Lake Tahoe Bonanza is interested in your favorite pet photos. They can be submitted online by going directly to tahoebonanza.com and locating the YOUR PHOTOS section on the photos and videos category. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:04:19 GMT)

K-State Veterinarian Warns Pet Owners of Common Household Dangers
Household products that people use every day can pose threats to a pet's health, according to Dr. Susan Nelson, a Kansas State University veterinarian. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:47:37 GMT)

Chirac bitten by pet dog
Jacques Chirac the former French president is recovering after being bitten by his "depressive" pet dog Sumo his wife Bernadette has revealed. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:53:37 GMT)

Former French President Chirac mauled by his 'clinically depressed' pet poodle Sumo
Former French president Jacques Chirac was rushed to hospital after being mauled by his own 'clinically depressed' pet dog. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:18:06 GMT)

Your Money: Planning for a pet
Buying or adopting a dog can be an exciting endeavor. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, factoring in the unforeseen costs of a pet are important. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:20:45 GMT)

Former pet store Talitha Baker owner misses court date for bad checks
A LaGrange, Mo., woman who faces cruelty to animal charges after her pet store in the Quincy Mall was shut down by authorities in June failed to appear in court Tuesday for a separate charge. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:28:45 GMT)

Video: Peanut butter recall spreading to pet treats
Lab tests confirm new cases of salmonella that’s been linked to a peanut butter recall. Now a pet supplier recalls some products. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:57:55 GMT)

Car and pet shows raise money for parks
The Man's Best Friend Car Show and Pet-O-Palooza offers something for everyone who loves classic cars, dogs or both. It will raise money for the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:04:42 GMT)

Do you have the best pet in Central Oregon?
Enter our Pet Pals contest now to find out! Each pet entered is featured on the Pet Pals Web site at www. bendbulletin. com/petpals and in the Pet Pals Ballot Book that will be published Feb. 25. Enter your pet today! (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:12:05 GMT)

Sarnia ponders pet shop licences
By SHAWN JEFFORDS The Observer City council should regulate local pet shops to combat the spread of puppy mills, a local animal lover [...] (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:47:36 GMT)

Pet Food Recall
With the recent salmonella outbreak, grocery stores have already pulled crackers and other peanut butter products from their shelves. Now the Nations largest pet products and services dealer is pulling pet food from their shelves. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:09:29 GMT)

Peninsula Humane Society "Pet of the week"
It's inauguration week, and our new first family plans to bring something very special to the White House: a shelter pet! If you, too, are looking for a family pet, we have our very own "Belle" of the ball available now to the first person who can promise her a good home. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:17:53 GMT)

Super Pet Expo unites furry friends
In early February, Super Pet Expo will bring its holiday shopping extravaganza and animal lover's dream come true for one weekend in the New Jersey area. From Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8, pet owners and pet lovers will be able to shop for their favorite four-legged friends in Edison at the New Jersey Convention Center. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:02:28 GMT)

Pet's dental care key to health
Next month is dental health month for your pet. This is a good time to finally do something about that bad breath that drives you crazy. Imagine if you never cared for your teeth. After a few years, your teeth would be disgusting and your mouth would be infected with bacteria that could travel to your heart valves or kidneys and start infections there. In another couple of years, you could have ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:09:20 GMT)

Buying pet food with a little time
In the last several weeks, the Warrick Humane Society has received a number of phone calls from people who wanted to surrender their pets because they couldn't feed or take care of them. So officials at the no-kill facility have decided to put the word out about its Pet Food Pantry. Dog and cat owners can stop by the facility and pick up a bag of food for their pets. The price: an hour of ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:58:16 GMT)

Pet Shop Boys singer mourns loss of father
PET Shop Boys star Neil Tennant’s father has died. It was announced yesterday that Bill Tennant, of Gosforth, Newcastle, passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:47:13 GMT)

Ex-French President Jacques Chirac gets mauled by his pet dog
Ex-French president Jacques Chirac has been treated in hospital after being savaged by his "depressed" pet dog. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:50:43 GMT)

Travel in style — with pet
A recent statistic reveals that nearly 30 million Americans travel with their pets. Judging by the number of creative pet-pampering perks being offered by the luxury resort industry, a high number of these pet-toting travelers are looking for top-notch service for themselves and their furry companions. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:16:53 GMT)

Low-cost pet vaccines, microchipping offered
Mizell Senior Center and Animal Samaritans SPCA will offer low-cost pet vaccinations and microchipping on Saturday. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:19:24 GMT)

Pet loss support group to meet today
A pet loss support group will meet at 7 p.m. today at Lensing's Oak Hill, 210 Holiday Road in Coralville. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:35:44 GMT)

Pet of the Week
Gilligan came to Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment from a shelter in the city of Chicago. He is a 4-month-old Spaniel mix. He is an adorable and active boy who has your typical puppy qualities. He needs a family who has the time to commit to giving him the training and structure a puppy needs. Every ADOPT pet has been checked by a veterinarian, is spayed/neutered, is microchipped and is ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:40:05 GMT)

Why Your Pet Wants You to Read 'Trust Me: I'm Not a Veterinarian!': Jim Schwartz's New Book Is a Self-Defense Manual ...
Your animal buddy can't read it. Your vet may not read it. But you can read it for your pet -- and that may save your pet's life. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:15:00 GMT)

New pet program to be announced
The Wichita Fire Department and the city's Department of Environmental Services have scheduled a news conference at 10:30 a.m. today to announce a new pet program and a donation intended to help keep pets from suffering smoke inhalation in the event of a fire. The announcement will be made at Fire Station #1 at Main and Murdock. Check Kansas.com for updates. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:32:57 GMT)

New Pet Names Reflect Current Affairs
Petplan is the latest pet insurer to scan its records to come up with a new top ten of pet names.. Thursday 22 January 2009 (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:57:53 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Lilly
Lilly, a Shetland Sheepdog, is this week's Pet of the Week in the Saugus Advertiser. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:08:57 GMT)

Change a pet's life
HOUGHTON - This Saturday, the first 10 adoptions at the Copper Country Humane Society will be free. The shelter is participating in the first-ever Hill's Science Diet Change a Pet's Life Day from noon to 5 p.m. Normally cats go for $50 and dogs for $61, but for this event, the pet food company will reimburse the shelter for adoption fees, said Lindsay Clouthier, shelter manager. If adopters ap (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:10:44 GMT)

Jacques Chirac Attacked by His Own Depressed Pet Pooch [Puppies]
Former French president Jacques Chirac was, as the gleeful British press puts it, "mauled by his own 'clinically depressed' pet dog." He — and French stereotypes — are expected to make a... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:12:30 GMT)

Project Pet opens interim facility for adoptions
Project Pet is now open for adoptions from its interim facility located at 6880 St. Andrews Road. In order to satisfy increasing demand for adoption of the shelter pets it's made the move to open its facility Fridays 3:30- 7: (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:18:03 GMT)

Fire department gets pet oxygen masks
In the case of fire, Wichita's pets now have a greater chance of survival. During a press conference this morning, the Wichita Fire Department received a donation of 12 pet oxygen masks. It expects to receive a total of 42 by the end of 2009. "With the addition of this life-saving tool, we have greater odds of resuscitating a pet," Wichita Fire Chief Ronald D. Blackwell said. The donation ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:02:57 GMT)

Pet Rescue Group Saves Hundreds of W.Va. Dogs
A nationwide pet-rescue program helped save 611 dogs and puppies in West Virginia last year, more than one-third of them from the Putnam County Humane Society. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:28:33 GMT)

Pet chicken lays 'dinosaur egg'
Pupils at a school in Gloucester are surprised at the size of the egg laid by their pet hen. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:13:06 GMT)

Ten famlies will get to adopt a pet free
Ten families will be able to adopt a pet for free at county animal shelters Saturday, thanks to a pet-food company's donation. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:16:00 GMT)

Free pet adoptions this weekend at the Humane Society
(WHAS11) - If you're in the market for a pet, this Saturday is your chance to adopt a homeless cat or dog for free! Hill's Science Diet has teamed up with the Kentucky Humane Society for "Change a Pet's Life Day." (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:02:42 GMT)

Salmonella outbreak affects pet products
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. – The recent recall of peanut butter products has affected everything from cookies to ice cream, but now it's creating a sticky situation for some pet products as well. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:58:45 GMT)

Hudson pet cemetery to be sold
HUDSON -- Some pet owners in Northeast Ohio are worried that the final resting place they've chosen for their cherished companion could be ruined. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:26:21 GMT)

Vt: Peanut butter contamination now linked to pet food
PetSmart, including the one Vermont store location in Williston, has voluntarily recalled "Grreat Choice" brand dog biscuits that contain pet food peanut paste produced by the Peanut Corporation of America. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:55:31 GMT)

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bc-my-pet-world 00/00 TMS Retransmission MY PET WORLD For release 01/22/2009 (ATTENTION EDITORS: This column ends with the words, "...second opinion seems sensible." If the column you see below concludes any other way, you have received an incomplete version. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:57:27 GMT)

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bc-my-pet-world 00/00 TMS Retransmission MY PET WORLD For release 01/21/2009 (ATTENTION EDITORS: This column ends with the words, "...at www.feedingisbelieving.com." If the column you see below concludes any other way, you have received an incomplete version. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:57:38 GMT)

Former Pet of the Week
Benita is a 1-year-old shorthaired rabbit with a light brown and white coat. She is well-behaved in her cage, knows how to use a litter box and likes to explore new things. Like all pet rabbits, Benita must be kept indoors in a solid-bottom cage. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:58:57 GMT)

Salmonella Recall Includes Pet Treats
The list of products affected by a national salmonella outbreak now includes pet treats. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:54:52 GMT)

Pet safety, emergency care class offered Saturday
Pet safety and first-aid classes will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:05:48 GMT)

FDA Expands Peanut Butter Recall to Include Pet Food Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate potential Salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at the Blakely, Georgia facility of Peanut Corporation of American (PCA), and is informing pet owners that the recall also includes some pet food products. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:00:59 GMT)

Some Local Pet Shelters To Offer Free Adoption
The SPCA of Texas in Dallas and Denton Animal Services are just two of more than 300 shelters nationwide that will participate in a free pet adoption program this weekend. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:06:39 GMT)

Shelter will host 10 free pet adoptions
The Tulare County Animal Shelter and Hill's Science Diet Pet Food are teaming up to offer 10 free pet adoptions Saturday. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:15:12 GMT)

Danger dog alert as pet is savaged
AN alert has gone out to trace a mystery dog which fatally attacked a family pet near a school. Teachers and 280 pupils at Springhead Community Infants’ School on Cooper Street have been warned to be vigilant since the attack near by which has left the pet’s pensioner owners traumatised. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:19:48 GMT)

The Watchdog: A penny for your pet peeves
Your pet peeve is the same as somebody else's. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:34:50 GMT)

Adopt A Pet For Free
On January 24th, Hill's Science Diet will partner with Burlington Animal Services for Change a Pet's Life Day, a national free adoption drive to help transform the lives of shelter cats and dogs by giving them a second chance for love. Hill's Science Diet will cover the adoption fees for the first 10 pet adoptions. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:53:40 GMT)

Change a Pet's Life Day
Milledgeville’s humane society, Animal Rescue Foundation, has been selected as one of 300 shelters across the U.S. that will be participating in Hill’s Science Diet Pet Food “Change a Pet’s Life Day” Saturday. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:22:35 GMT)

The Challenge In Taking A Good Pet Picture
Basically there are ways on how to make your pet behave, you may use some favorite stuff or toys that can make them busy playing and make them stay on one position. But it doesn’t end there; you need to wait for the cue in taking picture. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:31:21 GMT)

Today's Pet 1.23.09
Adopt Today's Pet at the Amarillo Humane Society, give them a call at 373-1716. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:18:23 GMT)

Pet Adoption Fees Waived
If you're in the market for a new pet, this weekend is a great time to find the perfect one for your family. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:16:23 GMT)

Free pet adoptions at Toledo Humane Society
Jan. 24 is Change a Pet's Life Day (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:25:44 GMT)

Obama Becomes a Chia Pet
Obama Becomes a Chia Pet Really? (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:07:28 GMT)

Every Monday Matters: Adopt a pet
BC-SELF-MONDAYMATTERS-ADV26:MCT -- lifestyle (750 words) Every Monday Matters: Adopt a pet (EDITORS: This is a new, weekly column with photo illustration included in MCT Lifestyle package at NO EXTRA CHARGE. Monday 1-26 release.) (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:25:15 GMT)

Salmonella update: Pet food also at risk
While it continues to investigate potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste, the Food and Drug Administration is informing pet owners that the recall also includes some pet food products. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:57:05 GMT)

Police seek suspect in shooting of pet
Authorities are investigating the shooting a family pet west of Macomb Wednesday evening. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:19:06 GMT)

Animal Shelter Having an Adopt-A-Pet Day
The Lubbock Animal Shelter is hosting an Adopt-A-Pet Day and the first ten people can adopt a pet for free. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:19:57 GMT)

Hill's Backs Free Pet Adoptions January 24th
Topeka-based Hill's Pet Nutrition is partnering with hundreds of animal shelters across the country to offer free adoptions. The first ten pet adoptions at participating agencies Jan. 24 will have adoption fees waived. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:26:21 GMT)

ENCINITAS: City, pet hotel reach compromise
ENCINITAS ---- A dispute involving a pet hotel owner and neighboring property owners may be headed toward resolution, but disagreement remains on how the conflict started in the first place. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:46:25 GMT)

Adhesive-backed felt can quiet pet tags
Dear Heloise: I live with two dogs and a cat, and all three have multiple pet tags on their collars. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:08:00 GMT)

Beware of becoming a pet talker
Please don't let this happen to you. You're living alone, except for a dog, maybe a cat. Perhaps you spend a lot of time with your pet, who tends to take on a personality far beyond its physiological means. You know, it's one thing to talk to a household pet when you're actually in your house. People do it all the time. Roll over, Rover. Get your new or used wheels today at Charleston.net (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:21:53 GMT)

Pet Industry and Publishing Experts Address Current Trends at The Business of Pet Writing Conference in New York
At the 1st Business of Pet Writing Conference in New York, publishing professionals and pet industry leaders will provide insights and tips to help pet writers in difficult economic times. (PRWeb Jan 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1903744.htm (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:09:14 GMT)

ENCINITAS: City, pet hotel reach compromise
ENCINITAS ---- A dispute involving a pet hotel owner and neighboring property owners may be headed toward resolution, but disagreement remains on how the conflict started in the first place. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:29:10 GMT)

Heloise: Your pet ought to be in pictures, so share them
Dear readers: Anyone who shares his or her life with a pet knows there is a lot of personality behind those lovable eyes, playful antics and curious expressions. Pets know how to use every adorable trait to their best advantage! Most pets are wonderful to come home to after a long day (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:37:46 GMT)

Shelters offer free pet adoptions
Ten families will be able to adopt a pet for free at county animal shelters today. Adoption fees for older pets also will be waived for the day. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:19:02 GMT)

RSPCA turns to pet shops
THE Queensland branch of the RSPCA has broken ranks with the organisation interstate by selling refuge animals in commercial pet shops. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Prepare for your new pet and enjoy
Bringing a new pet home is an exciting time. With a little preparation and knowledge, the transition can be smooth. But, getting off on the wrong foot can be a setback that takes considerable time and energy to undo. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:22:17 GMT)

Pet-sitting was her ticket to see the world
Last June, Minneapolis native Anne Estes sold her car and all her furniture and decided to see the world. Her budget was tight, so she decided to make her dollars go further by trading free lodging in exchange for pet-sitting. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:43:40 GMT)

National Pet Adoption Day
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- People around the country will have the chance to change a pet's life. Adoption fees usually range from $25 to $200, but the first ten animals adopted at each center were given out fee-free. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:55:33 GMT)

Free Pet Adoptions
Thanks to free pet adoptions at the Lubbock Animal Shelter, more than a dozen dogs and cats are resting in new homes now. Saturday was National Pet Adoption Day across the country. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:27:13 GMT)

Pet CPR class instills confidence
HALFWAY Meredith Reynolds and her mother signed up for the Pet CPR, Nutrition and First Aid class offered Saturday at Hagerstown Community Colleges Valley Mall Center. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:48:38 GMT)

Mewtopia joins national shelters for large-scale pet adoption event
The sluggish economy had led to animal shelters being overcrowded like never before. Mewtopia in East Memphis was one of 300 shelters that participated in "Change A Pet's Life Day." (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:06:12 GMT)

When your pet is a little flaky
If your cat or dog has dandruff, is it just a bad hair day Probably not.The three most common reasons for pet dandruff are allergies, parasites and inadequate nutrition. Pets need a proper balance of fats, proteins and other nutrients to keep their skin and fur healthy.Dandruff can also be a warnin... (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:20:22 GMT)

PET OF THE WEEK
This white with orange female kitten is of unknown age. She will be available for adoption at the Lauderdale County Animal Control Shelter on Monday. There is a $15 adoption charge and the pet must be examined by a veterinarian within two days. Pets should also be spayed or neutered if not already. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:56:24 GMT)

Pet cemetery planned near Schaumburg
Oak Brook-based businessman Guy Sorrentino was looking for his latest venture and thinks he found it in providing final resting places for pets. His company, Sorrentino and Sons Development Group, wants to build a pet cemetery on 5.7 acres off Wise Road in unincorporated Cook County near Schaumburg. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:22:01 GMT)

Horry County court to decide fate of pet pig
A battle over swine is going to local court on Tuesday as an Horry County woman protests a county decision that she cannot keep a pet pig at her suburban home. It will be the most recent step in Deborah Leask's months-long fight to keep the pig, Wiggly, in the backyard of her home in the Plantation Point subdivision west of Myrtle Beach. She was issued a citation last year, and the county's ... (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:03:13 GMT)

Pet Picture: Capturing Your Pet Dog
Puppy pictures are really vital and you should really make sure that they are taken properly since there are instances when you and your pet wouldn’t be able to meet with talent scouts and they will only look at the resume you give them. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:31:31 GMT)

Pet funerals gaining ground
BACKYARD burials for Bozo and toilet bowl flushes for Flipper are fast becoming a thing of the past as owners opt for pet funerals. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Prepare for your new pet and enjoy
Bringing a new pet home is an exciting time. With a little preparation and knowledge, the transition can be smooth. But, getting off on the wrong foot can be a setback that takes considerable time and energy to undo. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:22:17 GMT)

AP IMPACT: With pet projects banned, lobbyists seek new ways to snag money in stimulus plan
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's ban on earmarks in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill doesn't mean interest groups, lobbyists and lawmakers won't be able to funnel money to pet projects. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:53:35 GMT)

Demolition of Humane Society's pet cemetery irks some owners
Ellen Ewing, who has two Brittany spaniels buried in the Humane Society of Lebanon County's animal cemetery behind its Myerstown headquarters, said she and other pet owners couldn't believe what they saw recently. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:29:43 GMT)

Baby shark stolen from pet shop
A BABY shark has been stolen from a pet shop by a group of teenage boys. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:40:00 GMT)

Baby shark stolen from pet shop
A BABY shark has been stolen from a pet shop by a group of teenage boys. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:40:00 GMT)

Pet shop boys kidnap baby shark
A GANG of "suspicious" teens has apparently made off with a pet shark, grabbing it from a tank and hiding it somewhere under their clothing, before disappearing. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:45:00 GMT)

Pet projects try to outmaneuver the earmark ban
WASHINGTON | President Barack Obama’s ban on earmarks in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill doesn’t mean interest groups, lobbyists and lawmakers won’t be able to funnel money to pet projects. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:10:24 GMT)

Lubbock Shelter Hosts "Change A Pet's Life Day"
A long line formed at the Lubbock Animal Shelter Saturday where potential adopters hoped to change a pet's life.  (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:34:47 GMT)

Pet projects likely to get done despite Obama concerns
WASHINGTON - President Obama's ban on earmarks in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill doesn't mean interest groups, lobbyists and lawmakers won't be able to funnel money to pet projects. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:02:08 GMT)

Pet Angel owner ashen over Queens cremation biz
Fearing she might become known as the "Pet Angel of Death," a Manhattan dog-walker is suing a pet funeral home with the same name as her business. Vivianne Castaños has operated Pet Angel since 1996. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:42:37 GMT)

Woman taken to hospital, pet parrot dies in house fire
KITCHENER (Jan 26, 2009) -- A Kitchener woman was treated in hospital for smoke inhalation after a bedroom fire early Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to 25 Samuel St., near Frederick and Lancaster streets, just after 5 a.m., said Capt. Chris Litt. Two women were sleeping in the home when a fire broke out in a second-floor bedroom, he said. Both escaped safely. A pet parrot was lost in ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:37:13 GMT)

Pet rescue center to receive generator
Palomino Valley Pet Rescue Inc. in Sparks will receive a power generator donated by the Petfinder.com Foundation and Merial, the maker of Heartgard and Frontline products, and its Paws to Save Pets program. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:53:03 GMT)

Your biggest traffic pet peeves?
We all have our gripes about the way other people drive. In the first installment of a week-long look at drivers' pet peeves, Brian Calvert set out to let you vent, and find out what the law says about the way we drive. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:14:04 GMT)

Your pet oughta be in pictures!
Anyone who shares his or her life with a pet knows there is a lot of personality behind those lovable eyes, playful antics and curious expressions. Pets know how to use every adorable trait to their best advantage! Most pets are wonderful to come home to after a long day. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:24:47 GMT)

Prepare for your new pet and enjoy
Bringing a new pet home is an exciting time. With a little preparation and knowledge, the transition can be smooth. But, getting off on the wrong foot can be a setback that takes considerable time and energy to undo. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:22:17 GMT)

Youth group collects pet food
HENDERSONVILLE - The youth group and the families of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville recently spent over three months collecting money and pet food donations to help low-income families feed their pets during these hard economic times. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:24:08 GMT)

Mel B gives her glam side the day off as she goes shopping for pet food without her make-up
Mel B gives her glam side the day off as she goes shopping for pet food without her make-up (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:30:19 GMT)

Mel B caught in the buff... as she does the pet food run without her make-up
Mel B clearly wasn't ready for her close-up when she did the pet food run. The busy former Spice Girl, who recently released her own fitness DVD, stepped out to pick up some eats for beloved pooches, and clearly decided against stopping to add a touch of make-up. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:21:04 GMT)

Mel B gives her glam side the day off as goes pet food shopping without her make-up
Mel B clearly wasn't ready for her close-up when she did the pet food run. The busy former Spice Girl, who recently released her own fitness DVD, stepped out to pick up some eats for beloved pooches, and clearly decided against stopping to add a touch of make-up. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:50:23 GMT)

How to obtain inexpensive pet care?
Q. Where can pet owners get sterilization and veterinary services at no cost or at a reduced price? (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:40:47 GMT)

Prettiest Pet Contest to benefit animal shelter
The Kewanee Chapter of the Henry County Humane Society is sponsoring a Prettiest Pet Contest. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:55:56 GMT)

Protect your pet with microchip identification
The North Olmsted Petland store, located at 4670 Great Northern Blvd., will host a microchip clinic for pets from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 31. A fee of $29.99 will be charged per pet. Each pet will also be enrolled into Petland's... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:26:59 GMT)

South Augusta Man Claims His Pet Was Killed By Stray Pit Bulls
Some people in a South Augusta community are complaining about dangerous dogs in the area. One man says his pet was attacked by these vicious dogs. It all happened Sunday night at the Quail Hollow Subdivision. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud, he has the story. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:39:45 GMT)

Puppy Stolen from Pet Store
An expensive bulldog puppy was stolen from his cage at a pet store in Camillus. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:13:37 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Trooper
This is Trooper, KSPR's Pet of the Week. She's 10 weeks old and is a blue heeler mix possible with a little german shepherd. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:19:24 GMT)

South Augusta Man Claims His Pet Was Killed By Stray Pit Bulls
Some people in a South Augusta community are complaining about dangerous dogs in the area. One man says his pet was attacked by these vicious dogs. It all happened Sunday night at the Quail Hollow subdivision. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the story. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:24:46 GMT)

Decision on proposed Schaumburg pet cemetery delayed
Cook County officials said the developer of a proposed pet cemetery near Schaumburg didn't come prepared for a public hearing to address neighbors' concerns Monday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:23:02 GMT)

Pet Q&A: Dog left at parents' gets attitude
I have a 2-year-old Chihuahua. I recently went away for eight months and had him looked after by my parents. My parents are too easy on him, and he seems to like them more. He doesn't want me near him, and when I try to stroke him, he growls and shows his teeth and tries to go for me. What can I do? – F.A., via e-mail You are not alone. Canine aggression often shows up (and shocks pet ... (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:41 GMT)

Valentine pet photos sought for gallery
How does your pet celebrate Valentine's Day? (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:17:02 GMT)

Don't ignore your pet's coughing or wheezing
Coughing, wheezing, sniffling and sneezing. The cold and flu season is upon us and our pets. The colder weather, stress of the holidays and recent stay in a pet hotel all can decrease ones immunity and bring on the flu. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:08:02 GMT)

We need pet photos
We want to share your pet photos in 2009. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:48:30 GMT)

So you think you're ready for a family pet?
When Sheri Lalumondier went with her family to the Asheville Humane Society animal shelter to find a pet, she says she couldn't go inside because she was “too big of a baby to go in and cruise the cages.” (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:01:59 GMT)

Johnny Depp Plays a Pet
Buzz has been d isappointingly minimal for our favorite pirate-clad, scissor-handed demon barber, Johnny Depp. But don't worry— MTV has recently reported that Depp will soon take the form of a household pet in Gore Verbinski’s upcoming animated film, Rango , alongside Confessions of a Shopaholic star Isla Fisher and Little Miss Sunshine ’s Abigail Breslin. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:30:07 GMT)

Danny Boy is 2008 Pet of the Year
The labradoodle Danny Boy has won the Ipswich Chronicle Pet of the Year 2008 contest. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:11:01 GMT)

Quality Puppy Photos - How To Make Your Pet Look Good On Paper
Those who have tried taking pictures of their puppies will all agree that it is not an easy feat. Your pet dog, especially the older ones, tends to move around a lot -- making it almost impossible to get a quality puppy photo for your collection. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:12:19 GMT)

In battle over pet pig, owner requests jury trial
An Horry County woman who is battling the county to keep her pet pig in the backyard of her suburban home requested a jury trial in court today, meaning a verdict on the case is still some time away, said Curt Freese, the county's zoning administrator, who is prosecuting the case on behalf of the county. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:00:18 GMT)

Martin Hale 'tried to hire pet crematorium' after wife disappeared
A wealthy businessman offered £20,000 to hire an oven at a pet crematorium a month after his wife disappeared, a court was told yesterday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:21:19 GMT)

Getting Financially Creative With Your Pet
If you own a pet, you know how expensive they can be. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:58:08 GMT)

Man pleads guilty to animal cruelty in death of girlfriend's pet
A San Diego man has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in connection with the death of his girlfriend's pet Chihuahua, authorities said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:09:20 GMT)

Pet care tough in tight economy, still important for pets' health
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) --- Many, including pet owners, are likely trying to save money in the current economic downturn. Animal doctors remind that while you're cutting costs, you should keep your pet a priority in your budget. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:45:53 GMT)

Pet Savers operates food bank
As long as people keep donating dog food, Pet Savers No Kill Shelter will continue its food bank, said Natalie Moore, shelter director. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:38:53 GMT)

Pet of the Week
To adopt a pet There are many dogs and cats available at the Lee County Animal Services shelter at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or visit www.leelostpets.com. Adoption applications may be downloaded or completed at the shelter, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:03:31 GMT)

Be sure to ask questions before adopting a pet
Q. I have been visiting animal shelters and they recommended I isolate my new pet because of health concerns to the pets I already own. How concerned should I be? (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:22:59 GMT)

Pet Savers operates food bank
As long as people keep donating dog food, Pet Savers No Kill Shelter will continue its food bank, said Natalie Moore, shelter director. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:06:35 GMT)

Grieving pet owners offered support by group in Loma Linda, Hemet
When someone loses a loved one, most people understand and accept the need to allow time for the grieving process. However, the same support is often not shown when the loss is of a pet. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:30:24 GMT)

Grieving pet owners offered support by group in Loma Linda, Hemet
When someone loses a loved one, most people understand and accept the need to allow time for the grieving process. However, the same support is often not shown when the loss is of a pet. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:33:05 GMT)

Search continues for snatched pet
A DOG owner is still desperately searching for her missing pet which was snatched from her home. The Recorder reported earlier this month how Danielle Ott's two miniature pinschers, Enzo and Minx, were stolen from her home in Woodford Green on Boxing Day. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:50:35 GMT)

Valentine pet photos sought for a gallery
How does your pet celebrate Valentine's Day? (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:33:26 GMT)

Petplan To Sponsor Ultimate Pet Show
The inaugural Ultimate Pet Show which opens at Birmingham\'s National Exhibition Centre, (NEC) on 2nd May, has announced a late incomer to its stable of sponsors.. Wednesday 28 January 2009 (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:57:53 GMT)

Pa. hunter fined for killing neighborhood pet deer
A hunter is facing a $2,300 fine for killing an albino deer considered a neighborhood pet in a rural central Pennsylvania community. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:07:26 GMT)

Carolina Prime Pet Announces Nationwide Recall of Dog Treats (January 27)
Carolina Prime Pet, a manufacturer and distributor of dog treats, is voluntarily recalling four of its dog treats that contain peanut butter made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:33:07 GMT)

Pa. hunter fined for killing neighborhood pet deer
A hunter is facing a $2,300 fine for killing an albino deer considered a neighborhood pet in a rural central Pennsylvania community. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:12:55 GMT)

Driving pet peeves: Sending mixed signals
Can you get a ticket for going the speed limit on the freeway? As Brian Calvert found out in part 3 of our drivers pet peeves series, a lot of other drivers think you should. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:52:11 GMT)

Pricey Parrot Pilfered From LI Pet Shop
Pricey parrot pilfered from NY pet shop WEST ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - It's the case of the purloined parrot. Police on Long Island are investigating the broad daylight theft of a pricey parrot from a West Islip pet store. Police say a man entered BJT's Jungle pet shop on Jan. 19 and took a $1,399 baby black-headed caique bird out its holding tank and placed it inside his jacket. He and an ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:53:06 GMT)

Pair Pay £100k To Clone Dead Pet
A Florida couple has spent more than £100,000 on a clone of their deceased pet Labrador. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:36:00 GMT)

New pet-breeding rules considered
ST. PAUL -- More oversight might be coming to Minnesota's pet-breeding industry. The Legislature is considering bills requiring state or local officials to inspect pet breeders, investigate complaints and enforce standards on treatme (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:17:27 GMT)

Thousands spent on pet clone
A Florida couple has spent more than $230,000 on a clone of their deceased pet Labrador. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:57:10 GMT)

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