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Pet therapy dogs could spread MRSA, germs
Pet therapy dogs could carry pathogens from patient to patient, Canadian researchers say. The study was reported by researchers at the University of Guelph in a letter to the editor of the Journal of Hospital Infection. The study of 26 pet therapy dog-handler teams visited acute care facilities and long-term care facilities. (Sat, 09 May 2009 06:07:22 GMT)

Pet tricks, adoption
A Pekingese that paints and a soccer-playing border collie will perform as part of Spring Pet Days at the Orange County Market Place at the OC Fair & Event Center today. (Sat, 09 May 2009 12:05:31 GMT)

Pet Of The Week: Danny
Meet Danny, the Pet of the Week. (Sat, 09 May 2009 13:04:14 GMT)

Gloria’s pet project
Presidential spokesman Cerge Remonde called the automated polls a pet project of President Arroyo, making one wonder if it was the real intention of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the recent auction on it to fail. (Sat, 09 May 2009 14:38:51 GMT)

Clearwater Pet Fest the best for animals and owners alike
Dozens of dogs and their owners played it cool at today's fourth annual Clearwater Pet Festival (Sat, 09 May 2009 18:10:41 GMT)

Pet Owners React To Abuser's Sentence
Pet advocates say they have mixed feelings about a judge's order to deport a former University of Kansas student who abused a cat and a dog. (Sat, 09 May 2009 21:59:11 GMT)

TUNED IN to David Rowan & Wet Pet
Our featured Tuned In artist this week is David Rowan and Wet Pet. (Sun, 10 May 2009 02:29:11 GMT)

Pet of the Weekend: Jodi
Our Pet of the Weekend is Jodi, a corgi-mix. She is sweet and good with people, children, and other animals. If you are interested in Jodi call Rogers Humane Society at (479) 636-3703. (Sun, 10 May 2009 02:52:58 GMT)

Pet expo draws hundreds
Hundreds of pet owners, many with pets in tow, or sometimes in the lead, attended the inaugural Northern New Jersey Pet Expo Saturday at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Sun, 10 May 2009 03:35:22 GMT)

G&M Pet and Garden plans to open winery in Delaware County
MUNCIE — G&M Pet and Garden Center has obtained a favorable recommendation from the city-county metropolitan plan commission for a rezoning to allow a farm winery to open at 101 W. Royerton Road (County Road 500-N) at its intersection with Walnut Street. (Sun, 10 May 2009 07:31:24 GMT)

Is it possible to leave money in a will to a pet?
DEAR BRUCE: Is it possible to leave money in a will to a pet? I have a dog, age 5, that will very possibly outlive me. I would like to be certain that this animal is treated well for the remainder of its lifetime. — Reader, via e-mail (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:38:42 GMT)

Best friend on board: Pet Airways
If you don't feel like driving your dog across the country, you have a new option. Pet Airways, the first airline just for pets, is scheduled to start service July 14 out of several airports, including Hawthorne Municipal Airport/Los Angeles Executive Airport in Los Angeles, Chicago Executive Airport (formerly Palwaukee) near Chicago, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Denver and Teterboro ... (Sun, 10 May 2009 09:16:52 GMT)

Big Creek Animal Hospital pet loss support group meets Monday
The Pet Loss Support Group meets 7-8 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Big Creek Animal Hospital, 16949 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights. The next meeting is Monday, May 11. Facilitated by a trained grief counselor and an... (Sun, 10 May 2009 14:15:51 GMT)

Lovebird Stolen From NH Pet Store
A pet center in New Hampshire is desperately searching for a beloved lovebird that was stolen from the store last week. (Sun, 10 May 2009 16:23:04 GMT)

Cromer twins become the Pet Shop girls
All-singing-and-dancing twins Polly and Sophie Duniam from Cromer are set to tour the world with pop legends the Pet Shop Boys. (Sun, 10 May 2009 16:32:28 GMT)

VIDEO: Bird stolen from pet store
Employees at a pet store in N.H. say a pet bird was stolen from the store last week, and the whole thing was caught on tape. (Sun, 10 May 2009 23:11:01 GMT)

Funeral homes branch out with pet services to help owners grieve
A family's request for a funeral service for its dog planted the seed for a new business for Steve Shimon. He and his sons have opened Peaceful Pets, a pet funeral and cremation service in Richfield. (Mon, 11 May 2009 00:12:03 GMT)

The first pet-only airline to be launched in July
NEW YORK – Move over Jet Set -- here comes the Pet Set. An airline catering exclusively to furry passengers takes to the skies this July with a promise to make air travel everything the domestic animal could want. (Mon, 11 May 2009 01:45:49 GMT)

Meet Dewey: Pet of the Year
ONEIDA — Dewey the dog is the 2009 winner of Oneida Daily Dispatch’s Pet of the Year contest. Dewey, a Bluetick Coonhound owned by the Wojsiat family of Munnsville, is eight-and-a- half years old. (Mon, 11 May 2009 03:38:31 GMT)

Pet of the Week
Every Sunday we try and find a loving home for our "Pet of the week". This week we have... Marley... She is a nine to 12 month old chocolate lab mix. Marley is extremely shy... and has possibly been abused in the past. She needs a very patient and lov (Mon, 11 May 2009 04:21:24 GMT)

Move over Jet Set - here comes the Pet Set
Do you want your pet to fly in style? Well this is the airline for you... (Mon, 11 May 2009 06:19:08 GMT)

What's going on: Your Fido could be a calendar pet
The Michigan Humane Society is looking for photogenic pets for its 2010 calendar. A $20 entry fee per photo guarantees inclusion. Thirteen top entries will be selected for special "Pet of the Month" placement. (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:27:38 GMT)

Pet-sitting professionals on the rise
Besides dogs and cats, Kitty Brevig has cared for birds, fish, chickens, ducks, hamsters, lizards, a horse, a snake, turtles and even an alligator."Once I was pet-sitting for a family, and I was cleaning out the cat box, when I heard someone say, 'It's poo poo. (Mon, 11 May 2009 08:07:29 GMT)

Dog-loving Tory MP claimed pet food on expenses for her pedigree chum
Dog-loving Tory MP claimed pet food on expenses for her pedigree chum (Mon, 11 May 2009 09:10:30 GMT)

All American Pet Company Adds 5WPR to New Product Launch Team
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 11, 2009) - All American Pet Company ( PINKSHEETS : AAPT ) announced today that it has engaged 5W Public Relations, a successful bi-coastal public relations firm to support the launch of its new product line of super premium heart healthy dog foods. In 2007, All American Pet Company created a unique segment within the established dog food category when it ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 10:09:07 GMT)

Music Review: Pet Shop Boys - Yes
After twenty-years of quirky and successful British pop, do the Pet Shop Boys still resonate with Yes? (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:38:50 GMT)

Baby orphaned after parents try to rescue pet dogs from river
A 10-month old girl was left an orphan today after her parents both drowned when they jumped into a fast flowing river to rescue their pet dogs. (Mon, 11 May 2009 12:28:39 GMT)

Chemicals banned in EU found in shampoo, pet products
HIGHLY toxic chemicals about to be deregistered or already banned in the European Union remain widely available in Australia and can be found in everything from pet flea collars to head lice treatments for children. (Mon, 11 May 2009 14:06:39 GMT)

Creating pet friendly gardens seminar in Salinas
McShane’s Nursery and Landscape Supply is offering Pet Friendly Gardens at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 115 Highway 68, Salinas. (Mon, 11 May 2009 15:23:58 GMT)

Baby girl orphaned as parents drown trying to rescue pet dogs from river
A baby girl was left orphaned yesterday after both her parents were swept to their deaths trying to rescue their pet dogs from a swollen river. (Mon, 11 May 2009 16:37:13 GMT)

Humane Society of Bay County wants your pet photos
The Humane Society of Bay County is assembling a calendar and is looking for pet pictures to fill its pages.... (Mon, 11 May 2009 17:53:36 GMT)

Pete Wentz - Wentzs Childhood Pet Dies
Rocker PETE WENTZ is mourning the loss of his childhood dog after the pet pooch died on Saturday (09May09).The Fall Out Boy bassist broke the tragic news on his... (Mon, 11 May 2009 19:04:09 GMT)

Baby girl orphaned after parents die trying to save pet dogs
A baby girl has been orphaned after her parents died when they jumped into a swollen river in an attempt to save their pet dogs. (Mon, 11 May 2009 20:01:32 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Finnley
Finnley is the pet of the week for May 7, 2009. (Mon, 11 May 2009 20:03:14 GMT)

Recession can't touch pet owners' devotion
Decorative urns line a wall in the Faithful Companion pet crematory, from glossy wooden boxes to sculpted angels with dogs at their feet. (Mon, 11 May 2009 22:47:35 GMT)

Parma: New Bartels-Busack Pet Hospital celebrating grand opening
Kyle Lanzer/Sun NewsParma Veterinarian Ron Busack checks the vitals of Tipper while assistant Michaela Stiber helps calm the animal. Reservationists at a high-tech Parma hospital and spa -- exclusively for pets -- are accepting calls. The new 13,300-square-foot Bartels-Busack Pet... (Mon, 11 May 2009 23:40:47 GMT)

Price-Sensitive Pet Owners Shifting to OTC Pet Pharmaceuticals
The companion-animal medical market has witnessed strong growth due to increased pet ownership around the world and the growing bond between owners and their pets, leading companies to ramp up their offerings of pet care and luxury services, which range from cancer and arthritis treatments to cat and dog massages, acupuncture and specialty services. (Mon, 11 May 2009 23:57:58 GMT)

Pete Wentz 's Childhood Pet Dies
Rocker Pete Wentz is mourning the loss of his childhood dog after the pet pooch died on Saturday. The Fall Out Boy bassist broke the tragic news on his Twitter.com blog, in which he expressed his regret at not flying home to Illinois sooner to spend some time with beloved mutt Chi. (Tue, 12 May 2009 01:35:20 GMT)

Pet subject
Please do all possible research before embarking on adopting a pet, including options for pet boarding when you are on vacation. Pet shop employees/owners are not necessarily experts on pet care and maintenance. (Tue, 12 May 2009 01:46:26 GMT)

Wheeling pet owner: 'We won!'
"We won!" exclaimed Margaret Bucher after a Cook County Circuit Court judge ruled Monday that she can keep her fifth dog - the one presumably in violation of Wheeling's four-pet limit. (Tue, 12 May 2009 05:22:24 GMT)

Carolyn Clifford: 7 ways to benefit from having a pet
More than half of us have a pet. In many cases, we consider our companion animal a member of the family. These animals can also be sources of improved physical and mental health. Of course, there are people who are allergic to pets or pet dander. But for the rest of us, there are at least seven ways we may benefit from having a pet. (Tue, 12 May 2009 05:24:45 GMT)

PIERCE COUNTY: Pet sitter’s victims can claim stolen goods
Pierce County prosecutors are trying to track down the victims of a former pet sitter who stole nearly $100,000 in property from her clients before being caught and convicted. The county still has “a boatload” of stolen merchandise it would like to reunite with its owners, deputy prosecutor Lisa Wagner said Monday. Much of the merchandise was found in a storage unit used by Becky Doyle, the pet ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 07:12:05 GMT)

Pet parrot's birthday celebrated in Uttar Pradesh
By Girish Kumar Dubey, Varanasi, May 12 : A musical band, hordes of sweets and a cake, made a perfect birthday bash thrown up by painter Baijnath Sharma, for his pet parrot. (Tue, 12 May 2009 10:03:57 GMT)

Pet parrot's birthday celebrated in UP
VARANASI: A musical band, hordes of sweets and a cake, made a perfect birthday bash thrown up by painter Baijnath Sharma, for his pet parrot. (Tue, 12 May 2009 10:09:14 GMT)

Pet parrot's birthday celebrated in UP
A musical band, hordes of sweets and a cake, made a perfect birthday bash thrown up by a painter for his pet parrot. (Tue, 12 May 2009 10:09:31 GMT)

Pet-A-Palooza relocates to Palace of Auburn Hills
The loss of a location didn't deter Pet-A-Palooza director Joe Sowerby from conducting the 2009 version of the second largest pet-adoption event in the country. (Tue, 12 May 2009 10:20:03 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Cuddles is a soft and cuddly black and gold female who weighs 10 pounds. This pet may already have been adopted, but many other animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Tue, 12 May 2009 11:35:51 GMT)

Kepware Customer Amcor PET Honored as a Managing Automation 2009 Progressive Manufacturer
Amcor PET Will Be Honored at the Progressive Manufacturing Awards June 11, 2009 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, FL (Tue, 12 May 2009 12:40:59 GMT)

Biz Buzz: Paso's 13th Street now home to knitting center, outdoor clothing retailer, coffee shop and pet boutique
A knitting center, outdoor clothing retailer, coffee shop and pet boutique are among the new busines (Tue, 12 May 2009 14:13:03 GMT)

Death of family's pet shrouded in mystery
A Rancho Calaveras couple had their peaceful life shattered May 3 when they found their pet llama Bling-Bling, 5, dying in her pasture, a hunting arrow protruding from her stomach. (Tue, 12 May 2009 15:50:30 GMT)

Single with pet? I have a date for you Saturday
Irvine Animal Care Center hosts date night for like-minded pet people. (Tue, 12 May 2009 15:55:00 GMT)

Is Premium Pet Food Worth It?
Does spending more on pet food result in healthier, happier pets? Some important information for you and your pet to swallow. (Tue, 12 May 2009 16:00:27 GMT)

BlizzCon 2009 offers StarCraft-like World of Warcraft pet to attendees
Filed under: Culture , MMO , RTS , Starcaft II , World of Warcraft Tickets for BlizzCon 2009 go on sale this Saturday and for those of you who will be attending Blizzard Entertainment 's latest fan gathering you will be getting some cool extra stuff. One of these items was revealed today; a new in-game pet for anyone who plays Blizzard's MMO title World of Warcraft . This year's in-game pet is ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 18:13:09 GMT)

Creating pet friendly gardens in Monterey County
McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply is offering Pet Friendly Gardens at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 115 Highway 68, Salinas. (Tue, 12 May 2009 19:24:02 GMT)

Blizzcon Exclusive WoW Pet Is Grunty The Murloc Marine
StarCraft is invading World of WarCraft -- sort of. Blizzard has revealed the free pet that will be given to lucky Blizzcon attendees, and it looks like a long lost member of Jim Raynor's space marines (via MMO Champion ). The pet is named Grunty the Murloc Marine, and it sports a wicked-looking gauss rifle. It will be available to anyone who attends BlizzCon 2009, or orders the DirectTV ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 20:54:17 GMT)

Pet Valu reports first quarter 2009 financial results
Pet Valu, Inc. announced today first quarter results for fiscal 2009. On a consolidated basis, net income for the quarter ended April 4, 2009 was $2.7 million or $0.27 per diluted share as compared to net income of $2.8 million or $0.28 per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. (Tue, 12 May 2009 22:43:00 GMT)

Pet Valu announces changes to Board composition
Pet Valu, Inc. announced today that Tony Iordanis has resigned from the Boards of Directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, Pet Valu Canada Inc. and Pet Valu International Inc. and that Mr. (Tue, 12 May 2009 22:43:00 GMT)

Students Learn Proper Pet Care | Video
While many children love to have pets, teaching proper care can become a challenge for parents. Tuesday third graders at Sunnyside Elementary got a visit from the Animal Shelter to discuss the proper ways to take care of a pet. (Wed, 13 May 2009 00:45:29 GMT)

La Jolla Pet Parade set
Ronda Ahrens created the poster for the event. Courtesy of Promote La Jolla Proud pet owners and their pooches will be strutting their stuff in style at the La Jolla Pet Parade & Festival from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The festival's highlight is a sidewalk pet parade at 10 a.m. with TV film star Benji as grand marshal. The festival will include eight judged pet contests, an adoption fair, ... (Wed, 13 May 2009 02:04:18 GMT)

Saratoga shorts: Pet Parade returns for another year
Any unsuspecting visitors to the Village on May 17 might wonder, "Who let the dogs out?" That's because the Saratoga Village Development Council is hosting its annual Pet Parade, and residents and their pets are all welcome. (Wed, 13 May 2009 06:33:06 GMT)

Pet licensing on County's June 2 slate
Pueblo County commissioners will complete their public hearing on adopting a pet licensing plan at their June 2 meeting. (Wed, 13 May 2009 06:51:28 GMT)

Upland pet rescue charity hopes to save lives this weekend
UPLAND - Saturday will be a big day for Finley. The Chihuahua-terrier mix has a chance to charm visitors of the Pet Adoption Faire in Memorial Park for the second year in a row. (Wed, 13 May 2009 07:25:08 GMT)

Court acquits widow's pet dog
Pet dog Chhotu was accused of breaching peace in Purnia town, after neighbours alleged that the eight-year-old canine is mad and has bitten several people in the area. (Wed, 13 May 2009 07:28:48 GMT)

Annual pet parade this month
The eighth annual Redwood City Pet Parade will take place May 30 at the Downtown Courthouse Square. The community is invited to bring pets, with or without costumes, and stuffed animals to the event. The best entry in the parade will receive a $100 grand prize, city officials said. (Wed, 13 May 2009 07:50:47 GMT)

Intergraph(R) Ranked No. 1 Worldwide and Chemical Industry 3D Design and Process Engineering Tools (PET) Provider
ARC Advisory Group research reveals value customers derive from SmartPlant Enterprise(R) engineering 3D design and plant life cycle management software HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Intergraph(R) has been ranked the No.1 overall worldwide and chemical industry leader in engineering design 3D software and Process Engineering Tools (PET) according to the just-released PET Worldwide ... (Wed, 13 May 2009 07:56:47 GMT)

Widow relaxes after court acquits her pet dog
A happy Raj Kumari Devi Wednesday woke up tension free and 'upbeat' after her pet dog Chhotu won a legal battle in a Bihar court. This was one of several legal wars against Chhotu that Devi's neighbours have been waging. (Wed, 13 May 2009 08:02:12 GMT)

Pet birds get their own cooler in Jodhpur
By Yogesh Dave, Jodhpur, May 13 : A resident of Jodhpur has designed a miniature cooler to provide relief to his pet birds from the scorching heat. (Wed, 13 May 2009 09:26:02 GMT)

EA Primps for Party Time with Development of LITTLEST PET SHOP FRIENDS
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.----Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that a big LITTLEST PET SHOP-style party is in-the-works for fall 2009 with the release of LITTLEST PET SHOP FRIENDS on the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. (Wed, 13 May 2009 12:02:00 GMT)

Inhofe Discusses Some Pet Peeves
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, who visited Ponca City Monday on a fly-in stop to tour the University Multi Spectral Center, discussed some of his national pet peeves and projects. (Wed, 13 May 2009 15:17:41 GMT)

Schaumburg pet cemetery proposal comes back
Plans for the pet cemetery outside of Schaumburg have been resurrected. The would-be developer of the land along Wise Road near Rodenburg Road will host an informal public forum to discuss the plan at 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Schaumburg Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road. (Wed, 13 May 2009 15:21:03 GMT)

Pet licensing on County's June 2 slate
Pueblo County commissioners will complete their public hearing on adopting a pet licensing plan at their June 2 meeting. (Wed, 13 May 2009 15:36:14 GMT)

Bill would regulate pet snakes
The Senate approved a bill to regulate snakes. Sen. Ed Jones sponsored the bill at the request of herpetologists to increase the penalties for pet owners who negligently venomous snakes. (Wed, 13 May 2009 15:39:15 GMT)

Pet Supplies Plus to occupy former Hobby Lobby store at Danville mall
DANVILLE - By the end of summer, pet owners will have another option in Danville for their pet supply needs when a new Pet Supplies Plus store opens at the Village Mall next to County Market. Renovations are under way in a 12,000-square-foot section of the 53,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Hobby Lobby, according to Cindy Compton, Village Mall manager. (Wed, 13 May 2009 16:43:31 GMT)

EA Primps for Party Time with Development of Littlest Pet Shop Friends
Littlest Pet Shop Friends (Wii) Latest Littlest Pet Shop game for Wii and DS offers girls new pets, new adventures, and new stylized graphics. (Wed, 13 May 2009 18:36:07 GMT)

Salem store owner seeks return of stolen pet
BY DERRICK PERKINS Employees at the Sea World Pet Center are asking for the safe return of Charlie, a pet lovebird, after the bird was stolen from the store during the evening hours of May 7. Joanne Leone, manager of the bird section, said the lovebird was the pet of the store manager and routinely spent the day entertaining customers inside the South Broadway shop over the past four years. She ... (Wed, 13 May 2009 19:05:56 GMT)

Free Allston pet clinic sees increased demand as pet owners’ budgets tighten
As the economy reels, pet owners are increasingly seeking out free and low-cost veterinary care for their furry pals. At some clinics, like Merwin’s Memorial in Allston, the demand is causing long lines and some patients being turned away. (Wed, 13 May 2009 20:02:22 GMT)

Wendy Diamond: White House Pet Correspondent Lucky Sees Stars & Stripes!
With all the presidential advice Lucky received this past weekend from the above-mentioned, she is well on her way to being appointed White House Pet Correspondent to Bo Obama. (Wed, 13 May 2009 22:21:13 GMT)

Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 Review
IGN reviews Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1. (Thu, 14 May 2009 00:40:56 GMT)

Three On Your Side: International Pet Scam
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - An International pet scam hits the Jackson and the southeast once again. A WLBT viewer contacted us after responding to a local newspaper advertisement for some very expensive puppies up for adoption. (Thu, 14 May 2009 00:47:46 GMT)

Neglecting unwanted pet unacceptable
It is not known if the emaciated dog on Tuesday's front page was an abandoned pet -- a victim of the recession. But there is little doubt that it was terribly neglected. (Thu, 14 May 2009 01:10:50 GMT)

One Phoenix man's services offer families closure with the death of a beloved pet.
David Niles describes himself as a Pet Funeral Specialist. He has presided over weddings and funerals for people for several years and when he started noticing more and more people having funerals for their pets, Niles decided to offer his services there also. (Thu, 14 May 2009 01:30:33 GMT)

Pet-Focused Agency Fetching Communications Adds to its Pack
Fetching Communications is pleased to announce the addition of Katherine Brandenburg to its team of pet-marketing experts. As Pick of the Litter, Katherine’s role is to provide strategic direction on accounts, manage client relationships and new business development. (Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

When your pet should have emergency care
Your pet has a medical condition. It’s 4 a.m. Is it serious enough to take him to the veterinary emergency hospital now, or can it wait until your pet’s doctor is open in a few hours? (Thu, 14 May 2009 04:16:34 GMT)

Pet Parade set for Saturday in Winsted
WINSTED — Whether you march down Main Street on two feet or four paws, the Pet Parade occupies a special part in the life of the town. (Thu, 14 May 2009 04:25:25 GMT)

Pet Scoop: Pet ER ready for beagle's elbow crisis
I forget how lucky we are in Memphis to have animal emergency centers that are open when our vets are not -- until I need one. I live close to the Animal Emergency Center at 3767 Summer. There's another one in Cordova: Pet Med at 830 N. Germantown Parkway. (Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:01 GMT)

Clinton Pet & Hobby Show: Reviving the past - School hosting fundraising event after grandmother encourages ...
Thanks to his grandmother, Randi Kopp, 7-year-old Cole Hage has a chance to earn some ribbons for his pet hamster Tweeter and his rabbit Brett Favre. Kopp, who was born and raised in Clinton, has brought back the Clinton Pet & Hobby Show that she remembers as a child growing up in the '50s and '60s. (Thu, 14 May 2009 06:01:49 GMT)

Lax oversight of pet food safety hurts us all
I hear reports all the time about someone's beloved dog or cat getting sick from pet food, stories that usually come with a request (or demand) that I investigate the matter. Often, it's simply a grieving pet owner looking for someone to blame, but now and... (Thu, 14 May 2009 07:39:48 GMT)

FUN4DOGS ~ 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. (Thu, 14 May 2009 08:49:14 GMT)

Neighbor Wants Neighbor’s Pig Gone After New Town Ordiance Bans Pet Swine
A neighbor in Erwin wants his neighbor’s family pet potbelly pig gone now that the town has banned swine as pets. (Thu, 14 May 2009 09:52:35 GMT)

China’s first food-grade recycled PET flake enterprise
The company produces PET bottles from original PET chips and recycles waste PET bottles to make bottle-grade flakes, said Zou Zuye, federation vice-president. (Thu, 14 May 2009 10:57:48 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Duke is a male pit bull mix and has lots of love to give. He is happy and energized and will show you how to get up and go. This pet may already have been adopted, but other animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Thu, 14 May 2009 11:48:07 GMT)

Sun Courier Picture Perfect Pet: K9 Officer Mika
Sun Courier Picture Perfect Pet: K9 Officer Mika of the Valley View Police Department In honor of National Police Week, Sun Courier is honoring K9 officers. Age: 2 Handler: Sgt. Eric Sims of Valley View Police Breed/Type: German shepherd Dines... (Thu, 14 May 2009 15:38:58 GMT)

Reptiles are stolen from pet shop
Thieves escape with a selection of exotic lizards and snakes from a South Tyneside pet shop. (Thu, 14 May 2009 15:50:53 GMT)

Rescues to have joint pet adoption in Florence
The Second Chance K9 Rescue and the Carolina Kitties Rescue will join forces Saturday for a pet adoption from noon until 4 p.m. at Ashley Furniture/Hobby Lobby in Florence. (Thu, 14 May 2009 16:08:56 GMT)

Sun Courier Picture Perfect Pet: K9 Officer Paddo
Sun Courier Picture Perfect Pet: K9 Officer Paddo of the Independence Police Department In honor of National Police Week, Sun Courier is honoring K9 officers. Age: almost 3 Breed: German shepherd Handler: Officer Jim Green of the Independence Police Department... (Thu, 14 May 2009 16:38:58 GMT)

Pet boutique expands, adds bakery
These days, pet owners are choosing diamond-studded collars over traditional dog biscuits, and among their many stomping grounds is Posh Pet Boutique and spaw. (Thu, 14 May 2009 18:02:44 GMT)

Free Express ticket for pet treat
Fill-A-Cable Truck with pet treats and get a free ticket into an Express game. (Thu, 14 May 2009 20:20:30 GMT)

Fla. woman sues over her pet monkey's grave
A woman on Florida's Atlantic coast has sued the owner of a pet cemetery over her pet squirrel monkey's grave. (Thu, 14 May 2009 20:34:59 GMT)

Free Express ticket for pet treat
News 8 will host another Fill-A-Cable truck event at the Dell Diamond on Wednesday, May 27. Bring any one of the pet items listed below and News 8 will give you one ticket to that night's Round Rock Express game. (Thu, 14 May 2009 20:35:48 GMT)

AKC Companion Animal Recovery Celebrates Its Four Millionth Pet Enrollment
-- "Peaches" Honored Along with Connecticut State Police K-9 Heroes -- HARTFORD, Conn., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), the nation's largest and only non-profit pet recovery service, announced today that "Peaches," a 5-month-old German Shepherd Dog from West Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Tom and Anne Decker, became its four millionth enrollee when his ... (Thu, 14 May 2009 22:13:55 GMT)

Judge wants to see pet cemetery
A judge has postponed making a decision in a small-claims suit filed against a Melbourne pet cemetery owner, saying he wants to see the cemetery firsthand. (Thu, 14 May 2009 22:37:07 GMT)

Alabama lawmakers approve pet vaccinations once every three years
MONTGOMERY -- Pet owners will only have to get their animals vaccinated for rabies once every three years rather than every year under a bill that has received final approval in the Alabama Legislature.... (Thu, 14 May 2009 22:54:25 GMT)

Fla. woman sues over her pet monkey's grave
MELBOURNE, Fla. -- A woman on Florida's Atlantic coast has sued the owner of a pet cemetery over her pet squirrel monkey's grave. Janet Steiner's 20-ounce monkey Mighty died of cancer in 1994, and she had him buried at Columbia Pet Memorial Gardens in Melbourne. (Fri, 15 May 2009 02:06:16 GMT)

Animals are heroes in 'Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers'
Longtime comics fans may remember DC Comics' Legion of Super-Pets, with such furry, faithful heroes as Krypto the super dog, Streaky the super cat and Beppo the super monkey. (Honest.) Now it's Marvel Comics' turn to go to the dogs, with "Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers." (Fri, 15 May 2009 02:06:27 GMT)

When your pet should have emergency care
BC-PETS-PETDOC:BI -- lifestyle (750 words) When your pet should have emergency care By Dr. Jim Randolph McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) Your pet has a medical condition. (Fri, 15 May 2009 02:06:37 GMT)

Pet store and boarding service robbed
MOBILE, Ala. -- A man robbed a pet store and boarding service in west Mobile this afternoon, Mobile police spokesman Officer Christopher Levy said. Levy said a man walked into the Animal Barn at 9211 Cottage Hill Road at about... (Fri, 15 May 2009 02:57:11 GMT)

Pet of the week
The featured pet this week for the Enid Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Little Grey. Little Grey is a one-year-old tabby cat. She has many unique markings, including an 'm' shape on her forehead and a single spot on each side of her nose. She has been spayed and is healthy. (Fri, 15 May 2009 04:06:25 GMT)

Judge delays decision on pet cemetery suit
A judge has postponed making a decision in a small-claims suit filed against a Melbourne pet cemetery owner, saying he wants to see the cemetery firsthand. (Fri, 15 May 2009 05:36:55 GMT)

Lakeshore update: Pet CPR is topic of program
MANITOWOC Port Cities Animal Hospital will present Animal ER, a program about CPR for the pet owner, starting at 5 p.m. May 28 at Clarkbridge Hall, 1402 Clark St. (Fri, 15 May 2009 09:14:11 GMT)

Pet lovers happy with dignified burials of their loved ones
By Jaipal Sharma, Bangalore, May 15 : Pet lovers are happy as their loved ones get a dignified burial at a cemetery in Bangalore. (Fri, 15 May 2009 09:39:57 GMT)

Intergraph® Ranked No. 1 Worldwide And Chemical Industry 3D Design And Process Engineering Tools (PET) Provider
Intergraph® has been ranked the No.1 overall worldwide and chemical industry leader in engineering design 3D software and Process Engineering Tools (PET) according to the just-released PET Worldwide Outlook Market Analysis and Forecast through 2013 by the ARC Advisory Group (Fri, 15 May 2009 09:44:19 GMT)

Florida woman sues over her pet monkey's grave
MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — A woman on Florida's Atlantic coast has sued the owner of a pet cemetery over her pet squirrel monkey's grave. Janet Steiner's 20-ounce monkey Mighty died of cancer in 1994, and she had him buried at Columbia Pet Memorial Gardens in Melbourne. (Fri, 15 May 2009 11:22:31 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Bailey, a Maltese
Bailey Devlin is this week's Pet of the Week. (Fri, 15 May 2009 12:19:39 GMT)

$1b fund for pet projects
A "SLUSH fund" of more than $1 billion was put aside in the state Budget to allow Premier John Brumby to play magician with pet projects for the next year. (Fri, 15 May 2009 13:03:25 GMT)

Today's Pet 5-15-2009
AMARILLO -- Adopt Today's Pet at the Amarillo Humane Society, give them a call at 373-1716. (Fri, 15 May 2009 13:03:34 GMT)

Ruby Wax's sister-in-law killed after pet dog 'dragged her in front of a train'
TV comedy star Ruby Wax is in mourning after her 55-year-old sister-in-law was killed while walking her pet dogs near a Berkshire railway line. (Fri, 15 May 2009 13:22:33 GMT)

Veterinarian Offers Advice on Evacuating with a Pet If Disaster Strikes
A veterinarian at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine has advice for pet owners who want to consider how pets fit into their own household emergency plans -- especially if that includes evacuating. (Fri, 15 May 2009 14:37:44 GMT)

Pet adoption to be held at Mobile County Animal Shelter
Mobile, Ala. -- A pet adoption will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mobile County Animal Shelter, 7665 Howells Ferry Road. Rabies vaccinations also will be available.... (Fri, 15 May 2009 17:12:21 GMT)

A pet walk for dementia care
DASSEL-COKATO, MN - Because pets are such an integral part of the Lakeview Ranch’s model of care, pets and their owners are invited to participate in a pet walk Saturday, May 30. (Fri, 15 May 2009 17:19:30 GMT)

Pet of the Week – Susie
This week’s Pet of the Week is Susie, a long-haired dachshund mix, about a year old. She is a little shy at first, but after she meets you she is full of love and fun. She was found wandering a neighborhood, but no one claimed her. (Sat, 16 May 2009 03:03:35 GMT)

Flea, Tick Treatment Could Endanger Your Pet
You think you're protecting your pet, but are you really putting him in danger? (Sat, 16 May 2009 04:00:10 GMT)

HAMILTON: Sunday dog walk to benefit Pet Rescue of Mercer
HAMILTON — The Pet Rescue of Mercer will present its first Proud of My Dog Walk on Sunday at the Veteran’s Park in Hamilton. The event, From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, will cost $10 per dog, with 100 percent of proceeds going to benefit animal welfare efforts. (Sat, 16 May 2009 06:29:15 GMT)

Center Pet Pharmacy - Now Home to the Most Comprehensive Pet Medication Selection in the United States
Washington D.C. based Center Pet Pharmacy is pleased to announce that they are home to the most comprehensive selection of pet medication in the United States, and possibly even the world. (Sat, 16 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

EA primps for party time with development of Littlest Pet Shop Friends
Electronic Arts Inc. announced that a big Littlest Pet Shop-style party is in-the-works for fall 2009 with the release of littlest pet shop friends on the Wii and Nintendo DS. (Sat, 16 May 2009 07:05:17 GMT)

When your pet should have emergency care
Tips on when to rush a dog, cat or other pet to the a veterinarian. (Sat, 16 May 2009 07:19:14 GMT)

Pet Of The Week: Yankee
Meet Yankee, the Pet of the Week. (Sat, 16 May 2009 12:04:14 GMT)

Veterinarian Offers Advice On Evacuating With A Pet If Disaster Strikes
A veterinarian at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine has advice for pet owners who want to consider how pets fit into their own household emergency plans -- especially if that includes evacuating. Dr. Marjory Artzer, professor of clinical sciences, suggests thinking about the supplies you'd ordinarily have on hand at home but may not have access to if forced to evacuate. (Sat, 16 May 2009 12:14:15 GMT)

Upstate Woman Fights For Pet Toy Regulation
An Upstate woman says a popular toy she bought for her pet caused its death, and she's fighting so that others don't have to suffer the same heartache. (Sat, 16 May 2009 17:58:29 GMT)

Win Angels suite tickets at pet fundraiser
The Pet Rescue Center is hosting a silent auction and benefit on Wednesday. (Sat, 16 May 2009 21:00:42 GMT)

Pet Cage for Sale
Pet cage suitable for small dog or adult cat. Folds away flat (Sun, 17 May 2009 08:49:32 GMT)

Pet of the Year nominees wanted
The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association is seeking nominations for its 10th annual Pet of the Year award to honor animals that exemplify the strength and value of the human-animal bond. (Sun, 17 May 2009 09:49:12 GMT)

Assembly Democrats allotted $59M for pet projects
The state Assembly is keeping up its tradition of doling out millions for pet projects. And again, the majority party gets the bulk of the money. (Sun, 17 May 2009 10:13:59 GMT)

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