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RPV plans pet adoptions Saturday
Rancho Palos Verdes. It's Santa Paws Day Saturday: The city of Rancho Palos Verdes will join with the Harbor Animal Care Center in San Pedro to present pet adoptions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the upper picnic area at Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:57:33 GMT)

Pet Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Certain pet treats have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Pet Carousel has recalled all their pig ear and beef hoof pet treats. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:12:56 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Brandy
Meet Brandy our Pet of the Week. She is owned by Tom and Bekah Tunigold. "This is Brandy, AKA Coo-coo-bird). She's half pit-bull and half whippet, we call her a "bullwhip." We rescued her about a year ago from Pet Network. She was the skinniest pup in there. When we first brought her home she was very timid and shy, after a few weeks she started gaining her confidence and weight. She is the most ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:13:49 GMT)

ND man charged with injuring pet chinchilla
EDINBURG, N.D. (AP) ---- A man in the northeastern North Dakota town of Edinburg is accused of abusing a pet chinchilla.... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:14:11 GMT)

Pet pig ears and beef hooves are recalled
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Pet Carousel Inc. is recalling various brands of its pig ears and beef hooves because of possible contamination. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:48:43 GMT)

The Pet Corner
Adoptables from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter and Bones Pet Rescue By Jean Durbin Shelter Correspondent 1. DAISY DUKE: She can look serious and she is serious about a couple things. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:07:14 GMT)

Meredith-Springfield moves into PET market with two Aoki systems
Extrusion blowmolder Meredith-Springfield Inc. (Ludlow, MA) has added two injection stretch blowmolding machines from Aoki Technical Laboratories (Nagano, Japan), as well as a new building. Citing greater customer interest in polyethylene terephthalate (PET), PET containers for Vermont Maid Maple Syrup will occupy half the production time on the new machines. read more (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:20:24 GMT)

Ohio Family Keeps Deer As Pet
Dillie, a domesticated doe, has been living with a family in Canal Fulton, Ohio, for more than five years as a pet. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:26:30 GMT)

FDA: Pet Carousel recalls pet treats because of possible salmonella
ASSOCIATED PRESS Pet Carousel of Sanger, Calif., is recalling select pigs ears and varieties of beef hoof pet treats, because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, those who are frail and others with weakened immune systems. Pets with salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea, fever ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:28:56 GMT)

Family Has A Deer As A Pet
And finally this midday: Most people have dogs or cats for a pet...well, th read more (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:18:49 GMT)

Puppies are abandoned at a Williston pet store
An employee at a local pet store is urging area residents to take appropriate measures in safely dealing with unwanted pets after discovering someone who clearly didn't this weekend. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:49:21 GMT)

Album: Pet Shop Boys, Christmas EP (Parlophone)
Given the over-subscribed portfolio of possible song choices usually involved, you can hardly blame the Pet Shop Boys for cutting their artistic losses and settling for a Christmas EP rather than a full album. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:15:37 GMT)

Pet Responsibility Program Termed 'Big Success'
The fourth graders bopped along to "Who Let The Dogs Out?" as they made their way to their seats in the auditorium. As they sat down, photos of them flashed on a big screen, causing excited chatter as faces were recognized. The setting was the auditorium at Carthage Elementary School. The occasion was the final assembly, celebrating all the students had learned during a five-week Pet ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:17:24 GMT)

Pet of the week: Wilbur abandoned, needs home
Featured pet this week for Enid Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Wilbur. Wilbur is a 3-year-old Lhasa mix. He was brought to SPCA on Nov. 11, having been abandoned previously. Now, he is waiting for a loving owner to take him in and give him a home. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:18:50 GMT)

School pet in Ofsted dog house
Ofsted attempted to ban a private school's pet dog from the premises, it has been revealed. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:19:30 GMT)

School pet in Ofsted dog house
Ofsted attempted to ban a private school's pet dog from the premises, it has been revealed. Rosie, an 11-year-old West Highland Terrier, is a popular fixture at The New School in Exminster, Devon. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:26:52 GMT)

Ofsted tries to ban school pet dog
Ofsted attempted to ban a private school's pet dog from the premises, it has been revealed. Rosie, an 11-year-old West Highland Terrier, is a popular fixture at The New School in Exminster, Devon. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:11:51 GMT)

Siemens signs pact with EKO Diagnostics to set up cyclotron facility for PET biomarkers
Siemens signed a collaborative agreement with EKO Diagnostic Private Limited (EDPL), Kolkata, to set-up a cyclotron facility to manufacture Positron Emission Tomography (PET) biomarkers. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:58:44 GMT)

Pet Owners Warned About Coyotes
The town's animal control officers are warning pet owners to keep an eye on their animals when they're outside. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:31:56 GMT)

41 animals seized from pet-rescue activist
Even though police seized the animals out of her house this week, a pet-rescue activist still hopes to find permanent homes for more than 40 cats and dogs. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:38:16 GMT)

Ofsted tried to put pet in doghouse
Ofsted attempted to ban a private school's pet dog from the premises. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:02:15 GMT)

41 animals seized from pet-rescue activist in Sand Springs
SAND SPRINGS — Even though police seized the animals from her house this week, a pet-rescue activist says she hopes to find permanent homes for nearly 50 cats and dogs.Police said they obtained a search warrant for a house in the 100 block of N Roosevelt Avenue and took away 41 cats and eight dogs Tuesday morning.Tammy Willemstein, who runs a small nonprofit called Furry Companions, cooperated ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:26:26 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving spirit
The North Platte Telegraph An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:44:20 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Sky
Sky, a Lhasa Apso, is this week's pet of the week.   (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:05:52 GMT)

Congressman proposes tax breaks for pet owners
  Money is tight for many these days -- and the government is doing a lot to help out. There are Tax breaks for new homeowners and those buying energy efficient appliances. But what about tax credits... for pet owners? That's something that one lawmaker is working to make happen, but some think he's barking up the wrong tree. At a time when congress is dealing with reforming healthcare, saving ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:33:38 GMT)

Pet Treat Recall
Some pet treats -- pig ears and beef hoof products -- recalled for risk of Salmonella. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:32:53 GMT)

Fetch! Pet Care Ranked as 10th Fastest Growing Franchise by AllBusiness AllStar Franchise Rankings
Berkeley , CA – Fetch! Pet Care, the nation’s largest professional dog walking and pet sitting franchise and a leader in the $43 Billion pet segment, ranked No. 10 in the fastest-growing franchise list in a comprehensive listing of the nation’s top 300 franchise companies. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:22:58 GMT)

Puppies are abandoned at a Williston pet store
An employee at a local pet store is urging area residents to take appropriate measures in safely dealing with unwanted pets after discovering someone who clearly didn't this weekend. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:35:37 GMT)

Man reports pet fish were stolen and is arrested on bench warrants
A man who reported Thursday that his landlord stole his pet fish and gave them to the Humane Society of Huron Valley was arrested on five bench warrants, Ann Arbor police said. Michael Denell Hamilton, 30, is charged with failing...... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:32:26 GMT)

2News Pet Adopt-A-Thon
The Humane Society of Utah helps thousands of animals find homes every year. Find out how you can make a difference in the life of a loving pet. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:40:31 GMT)

Salmonella Recall For Pet Carousel Pet Treats
Pet Carousel has initiated a recall of all Pig Ears and all varieties of Beef Hoof pet treats because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The problem was discovered after FDA testing found positive results for Salmonella in Pig Ears and Beef Hoof products. Salmonella can [...] (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:45:07 GMT)

S.A. pet-store robber on the lam
It happened again Thursday night' anther pet store robbery. This time at he robbery took place at the PetsMart on DeZavala and I-10. Police say a man went in, robbed the cashier and left. Robbing pet stores seems to be the popular thing to do this week for criminals - or, maybe, just one criminal. Police believe one crook is responsible for a recent series of pet-store robberies. The first ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:03:37 GMT)

S.A. pet-store robber on the lam
It happened again Thursday night' anther pet store robbery. This time at he robbery took place at the PetsMart on DeZavala and I-10. It happened again Thursday night' anther pet store robbery. This time at he robbery took place at the PetsMart on DeZavala and I-10. Police say a man went in, robbed the cashier and left. Robbing pet stores seems to be the popular thing to do this week for ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:10:30 GMT)

Take your pet for a photo with Santa in Milford this weekend
If you are looking for a 'paws-itively' 'purr-fect' holiday present, consider taking your pet for a visit with Santa. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:38:07 GMT)

Keeping your outdoor pet safe during a harsh winter
Pets and their human masters are about as different from one another as the number of legs each possesses, but the type of winter dangers that can seriously hurt humans can just as easily maim or kill a beloved pet. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:09:56 GMT)

Pet adoption not for the holidays
Thinking of adopting a pet? Think of saving it for after the holidays. Animal services is asking people to consider adopting after the hustle and bustle of the season. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:33:41 GMT)

Petco, Pet Paw-See team up for pet food drive in Great Falls
Pets can be costly and when times are tough, it can sometimes be difficult to provide for a family and our furry friends, and that's why Great Falls pet lovers are teaming up to conduct a food drive for pets. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:52:38 GMT)

Wyckoff pet cemetery seeks OK for crematorium
Mahwah — Snow Mountain Pet Cemetery, Inc. will request a use variance to install a pet cremation unit within its existing garage at 30 Snow Mountain Road at the Board of Adjustment meeting 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:54:56 GMT)

Puppies are abandoned at a Williston pet store
An employee at a local pet store is urging area residents to take appropriate measures in safely dealing with unwanted pets after discovering someone who clearly didn't this weekend. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:34:01 GMT)

'Santa Paws’ pet portraits today
The Humane Society Spay and Neuter clinic’s "Santa Paws" pet portraits event is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today. Originally billed as an opportunity to have pet pictures taken with Mrs. Claus, a "wardrobe malfunction” has resulted in a change of plans. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:02:08 GMT)

Hurry to enter Holiday Pet Photo Contest
The deadline has passed to mail an entry in The Eagle's Holiday Pet Photo Contest, but you still have time to enter by e-mail or at WichitaPaws.com, or to deliver it in person at 825 E. Douglas. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:03:35 GMT)

Pet of the week – Sammie
This week’s Coins 4 Critters pet of the week is Sammie. Sammie is a 30-pound Australian shepherd mix and is approximately 1 to 2 years old. She will sit on command and is very smart. She doesn't dig or chew and is not aggressive but is shy around men. Sammie would make a good outside or inside dog. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:42:01 GMT)

Pet of the Week – Turbo
This week’s pet of the week from WAGS (Wagoner Animal Guardian Society) is Turbo. Turbo is about 10 months old, very sweet and well behaved. For more information about Turbo any of the other animals available through Wagoner Animal Guardian Society, contact Sandra, 857-1967 or Bonnie, 577-0280. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:42:11 GMT)

Metro District takes pet cleanup seriously
For more than 10 years, the Highlands Ranch Metro District has promoted good stewardship by providing dog waste bags in the parks, trails and open space areas in the community. The program has grown to 150 locations making it easier than ever for dog owners to pick up after their pet. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:54:49 GMT)

'Santa Paws’ pet portraits today
The Humane Society Spay and Neuter clinic’s "Santa Paws" pet portraits event is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today. Originally billed as an opportunity to have pet pictures taken with Mrs. Claus, a "wardrobe malfunction” has resulted in a change of plans. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:32:08 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving this year
An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:50:59 GMT)

New pet is no holiday whim
You may think a pet makes a dog-gone good gift for Christmas. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:42:57 GMT)

Pet Shop Boys Christmas EP
A top story from this week. Pet Shop Boys will release a new digital EP, "Christmas", via Astralwerks on December 15. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:56:12 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving spirit
The North Platte Telegraph An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:42:34 GMT)

Pet Adoption Fair
White Lake Pet Supplies Plus is hosting its 4th annual pet adoption fair Dec. 12th & 13th. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:10:23 GMT)

Franchise Development Breaking News | Mobile Pet Grooming Business Expands Franchise Opportunities to Include Canada
Vancouver , BC . – With North American pet owners spending an estimated $50 billion on pets this year alone, Aussie Pet Mobile , the world’s largest mobile pet grooming service, has announced expansion into Canada . (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:23:00 GMT)

Fetch! Pet Care Ranked as 10th Fastest Growing Franchise by AllBusiness AllStar Franchise Rankings
Berkeley , CA – Fetch! Pet Care, the nation’s largest professional dog walking and pet sitting franchise and a leader in the $43 Billion pet segment, ranked No. 10 in the fastest-growing franchise list in a comprehensive listing of the nation’s top 300 franchise companies. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:25:31 GMT)

Pet Of the Week: Trixie
Meet Trixie, the Pet of the Week. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:36:32 GMT)

Pet Vet - Winter hazards
This week, the pet vet, Dr. Visser tells us all the things we need to watch out for this winter season to help our pets. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:30:38 GMT)

Pet of the Week 12/12/09
The Valley Humane Society’s featured pet this week is Jake, a 3-year-old male corgi mix. The society’s shelter is located on Trekell Road just north of Interstate 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Other pets ready for adoption can be seen on the society’s Web site: www.vhs.petfinder.com. The city of Casa Grande/Animal Care & Adoption Center ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:20:22 GMT)

Animal Care and Control hosts pet-microchipping clinic Sunday
NEW — 1:40 p.m. Dec. 12, 2009 Pet owners can receive a deep discount on identification microchips during a Sunday clinic at the county-run Kent Animal Shelter. Have cats and dogs microchipped for $20. Payment will be accepted only in cash and local checks. The clinic runs from 1-3 p.m. Bring dogs on a leash and cats in [...] (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:47:49 GMT)

Puppies are abandoned at a Williston pet store
An employee at a local pet store is urging area residents to take appropriate measures in safely dealing with unwanted pets after discovering someone who clearly didn't this weekend. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:05:06 GMT)

There's no place like a home for the holidays, pet adoption an option
Still looking for the purrr-fect gift? One of these guys should be under your tree. Saturday a pet mega-adoption was held at Liftime Fitness at the Rim. The event was held to help find a home for homeless pets. Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare featured several local shelters and rescue groups to showcase healthy, lovable dogs and cats that are ready to go home with you.     (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:22:07 GMT)

Metro District takes pet cleanup seriously
For more than 10 years, the Highlands Ranch Metro District has promoted good stewardship by providing dog waste bags in the parks, trails and open space areas in the community. The program has grown to 150 locations making it easier than ever for dog owners to pick up after their pet. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:06:24 GMT)

Pet Calendar
, Lowcountry pet information, stories and classified ads from The Post and Courier, Charleston, SC (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:12:07 GMT)

Pet fancy: Try these gifts on for size
Your dog and cat may not know it's the holidays, but admit it, most of those pet presents are really gifts for ourselves. Brighten the dark winter days by watching your furry family have fun, and solve some common pet problems with the following suggestions: (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:15:05 GMT)

Pet of the Week 12/12/09
The Valley Humane Society’s featured pet this week is Jake, a 3-year-old male corgi mix. The society’s shelter is located on Trekell Road just north of Interstate 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Other pets ready for adoption can be seen on the society’s Web site: www.vhs.petfinder.com. The city of Casa Grande/Animal Care & Adoption Center ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:07:38 GMT)

Metro District takes pet cleanup seriously
For more than 10 years, the Highlands Ranch Metro District has promoted good stewardship by providing dog waste bags in the parks, trails and open space areas in the community. The program has grown to 150 locations making it easier than ever for dog owners to pick up after their pet. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:09:50 GMT)

Top 10 pet health tips for the holidays
(ARA) - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Eve and Kwanzaa - no matter what you're celebrating, pet owners need to remember to keep their pets safe and healthy for the holidays. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:27:24 GMT)

Tug Gettling: The pet package
Often a pet in a package or a cat in a box, given as a gift on Christmas morning, leads to heartache and dilemma for both the pet and the person when the new year arrives. The good intentions of the g (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:06:31 GMT)

Pet owners urged to take care of their animals at Christmas
PET owners are being urged to take extra care of their animals this Christmas. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:54:03 GMT)

Overwhelming support makes Prerogative pet food drive a success
GREEN VALLEY — Readers of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Prerogative magazine responded to the magazine’s third annual pet supply drive in a big way, donating pet food, bedding, toys and kitty litter to help replenish the shelves of four area animal shelters. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:21:11 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving spirit
The North Platte Telegraph An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:57:43 GMT)

Family's pet deer killed by hunter
It wasn't Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer who was shot and killed, but it was close. It was Minnie the white-tailed deer. A pet deer. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:33:36 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving this year
An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:35:58 GMT)

3 Injured, Pet Dies In 2-Alarm Concord Fire
A family pet is found dead and three people are injured in a two-alarm fire in Concord. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:05:59 GMT)

Animals killed in pet store blaze
A man has been taken to hospital after a blaze at a Preston pet store which left a host of animals dead. (13/12/2009 20:26:13) (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:33:00 GMT)

FDA launches pet-health and -safety widget
The Food and Drug Administration's widget will allow bloggers and pet stores to include up-to-date news releases on their Web pages. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:34:47 GMT)

Family's pet deer killed by hunter
MADOC- -It wasn't Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer who was shot and killed, but it was close. It was Minnie the white-tailed deer. A pet deer.[...] (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:21:26 GMT)

Animals killed in pet store blaze
A man has been taken to hospital after a blaze at a Preston pet store. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:02:45 GMT)

Pet adoption event draws crowd
Holiday shoppers gathered at displays of kittens and puppies to ooh, aah and cuddle at a pet adoption event at a mall in Sterling Heights. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:44:09 GMT)

Pet of the week
Every week we try and find a loving home for our pet of the week... This week, we have Maddy... She's a four to five month old terrier mix. Maddy has come along way from when she was first picked up... Animal workers say she was pretty much skin and bo (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:41:16 GMT)

PET/CT technology at Shannon Medical Center offers improved cancer diagnosis, treatment
Shannon Medical Center offers patients a powerful new diagnostic imaging system known as PET/CT. This hybrid technology combines the strengths of two well-established imaging modalities in one imaging session to more accurately diagnose and locate cancers while increasing patient comfort.“We are excited to offer our patients this new and advanced technology to better serve them,” said Maribel ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT)

Family's pet deer killed by hunter
MADOC- -It wasn't Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer who was shot and killed, but it was close. It was Minnie the white-tailed deer. A pet deer.[...] (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:23:41 GMT)

Pet of the Week 12/12/09
The Valley Humane Society’s featured pet this week is Jake, a 3-year-old male corgi mix. The society’s shelter is located on Trekell Road just north of Interstate 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Other pets ready for adoption can be seen on the society’s Web site: www.vhs.petfinder.com. The city of Casa Grande/Animal Care & Adoption Center ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:37:19 GMT)

Research and Markets: Pet Food and Pet Care Products in Turkey
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pet Food and Pet Care Products in Turkey" report to their offering. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:34:00 GMT)

Pet store troubles
Monday, Dec. 14 In another indication of changing economic times, the last independent pet store in Berkshire County, Roxwell Pets in Allendale Shopping Center, is closed. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:44:03 GMT)

Mobile pet-care service makes grooming more convenient
Grooming a pet can be stressful for pet and owner. Some owners try to groom their pets, often resulting in an anxious or angry animal, a large mess and a frustrated owner. Others wrestle their pets into a vehicle to transport them to a groomer, where pets are in unfamiliar surroundings with the noises of animals, people, machines and other distractions. Kim Wilson of Portage decided to start a ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:27:07 GMT)

Pet store troubles
In another indication of changing economic times, the last independent pet store in Berkshire County, Roxwell Pets in Allendale Shopping Center, is closed. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:39:26 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Chico is a most thoughtful terrier and a great listener. This pet may already have been adopted, but many others animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:43:56 GMT)

Pet Treats and Toys May Cause Problems for Your Pet
With the holiday season upon us, many pets will receive gifts such as pet treats and toys including chew toys. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:22:17 GMT)

Pet names are a beloved part of many relationships
BY DAVID MOORE STAR-BANNER Pat Reilly still recalls the first time she saw her husband's pet name for her in print. It was before they were married, when he gave her a Glenn Miller 45 rpm record for her birthday. It was signed, "To Plesmo. Love, Jack." "I still have it," she said of the old vinyl record. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:24:27 GMT)

Pet owners shouldn't listen to urban myths
VAN NUYS, Calif., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Pet owners should not believe everything they hear about their furry friends, a U.S. veterinarian advises. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:54:16 GMT)

Puppies are abandoned at a Williston pet store
An employee at a local pet store is urging area residents to take appropriate measures in safely dealing with unwanted pets after discovering someone who clearly didn't this weekend. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:19:16 GMT)

Pet adoption
Doug Smith Subaru and the Humane Society of Utah will hold a pet adoption opportunity today, from noon to 4 p.m. at the dealership at 501 W. Main in American Fork. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:06:41 GMT)

Pet Chamber of Commerce provides animal advocacy
The former publisher of the Florida Pet Book, has announced the formation of the Pet Chamber of Commerce, Inc., an advocacy organization that will work on behalf of animals and the humans who love them. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:26:21 GMT)

Local pet shop burglarized
A burglar cut outdoor phone lines and damaged an alarm keypad to break into White Mills Pet Shop in Texas Township late November, state police said. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:59:55 GMT)

SNOW HILL: Animal Control seeks pet food donations
SNOW HILL — Due to an increase in requests for pet food from area residents hit by the recession, Worcester County Animal Control is seeking donations. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:20:42 GMT)

Holiday Gift Guide: Pet Lovers
Gifts for loved ones who are crazy about their dog or cat. Actress Hilary Swank says she's always had a soft spot for dogs and now serves as spokeswoman for Iam's "Home 4 the Holidays" program, which is trying to find homes for about 1.5 million orphaned animals by Jan. 4. So, not surprisingly, her holiday wish is this: "For anyone considering a new pet, to visit a local shelter or animal rescue ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:40:28 GMT)

Church collecting pet items
SOUTH BEND -- Southside Christian Church will collect items for Pet Refuge, such as dog/cat beds, old towels, collars, leashes, toys, pet shampoo, dog/cat food, treats at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. The church is located at 1329 E Jackson Road. For information, call (574) 291-115 (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:23:33 GMT)

Effingham County Humane Society offers pet photos with Santa
EFFINGHAM — The Effingham County Humane Society will host its 13th annual Pet Photos with Santa from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday inside its new shelter, located in the old Funkhouser School. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:31:58 GMT)

Norfolk pet owners asked to pay up
Norfolk pet owners are now required to license their cats and dogs. The city can track down pet owners with records given to them by their veterinarians. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:33:50 GMT)

Do We Honestly Think People Like Those Below Would Join a Pet Mouse Dating Site? [Concepts]
And you thought your dating site was niche. This concept dating service for pet mice owners lets singletons meet other like-minded individuals, and if their mice "get on" then with any luck, so... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:54:18 GMT)

Pet Partners Selects The Stingray System from Maximum Processing
BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Partners has chosen the Stingray System for the processing of their Pet Insurance lines of business. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:33:02 GMT)

Would You Join A Pet Mouse Dating Site?
And you thought your dating site was niche. This concept dating service for pet mice owners lets singletons meet other like-minded individuals, and if their mice “get on”, then with any luck, so should the humans. (more…) (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:16:28 GMT)

Animals Rescued From Illegal Logan Pet Shop
Officers from the Pennsylvania SPCA raided an illegal pet shop in North Philadelphia Monday. Investigators said they removed dozens of animals from Sunny Black's Pet Shop on N. 5th Street in the city's Logan section. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:37:15 GMT)

Bartlett woman hosts own pet food drive
A Bartlett woman is running her own pet food drive with the help of her local village. Bozena "Bo" Barda said she was inspired to organize the drive after reading in the Daily Herald about the shortage of pet food at food pantries. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:00:10 GMT)

Effingham County Humane Society offers pet photos with Santa
EFFINGHAM — The Effingham County Humane Society will host its 13th annual Pet Photos with Santa from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday inside its new shelter, located in the old Funkhouser School. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:33:59 GMT)

Pet shop owner in a coma after mystery store fire
A shop owner is in a coma after a suspicious fire at a Preston pet store. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:49:57 GMT)

FDA publishes cGMPs for PET drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced publication of a final regulation on current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) for the production of positron emission tomography (PET) drugs, as well as a guidance document describing acceptable approaches that would enable PET drug producers to meet the requirements in the proposed regulation. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:06:21 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving spirit
The North Platte Telegraph An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:39:03 GMT)

MONTGOMERY: New pet store has utopian vision
MONTGOMERY — When Michael Growney recently sold his Hillsborough and Montgomery-based pet sitting and dog training business, he looked around for another business opportunity. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:47:09 GMT)

Think before you buy a pet this Christmas, says RSPCA
PET owners are being urged to remember their furry and four-legged family members are for life, and not just for Christmas. (15/12/2009) (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:53:01 GMT)

What to know about seizures and your pet
There are many reasons a pet can have a seizure. Dr. Sue Losito explained a few of them. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:57:24 GMT)

FDA Takes Further Steps To Set Clear Guidelines For PET Radiopharmaceuticals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced publication of a final regulation on current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) for the production of positron emission tomography (PET) drugs, as well as a guidance document describing acceptable approaches that would enable PET drug producers to meet the requirements in the proposed regulation. "We are pleased that FDA has issued cGMPs ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:17:42 GMT)

County commissioner to propose pet sterilization
CLARK COUNTY, NV- A Clark County commissioner is expected to formally propose a code today that requires pet owners to sterilize their animals. The code is aimed at reducing the number of euthanized strays and feral animals in the county. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:18:31 GMT)

Food, plants and holiday decorations that can kill your pet
With the holiday season in full swing, the warnings are out to pet owners about the risks of certain foods, plants and decorations. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:52:34 GMT)

Puppies are abandoned at a Williston pet store
An employee at a local pet store is urging area residents to take appropriate measures in safely dealing with unwanted pets after discovering someone who clearly didn't this weekend. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:04:37 GMT)

Targeted Pet Store Shuts Down
A well-known Roseville pet store previously picketed by animal rights activists has shut down. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:25:14 GMT)

Man charged with felony for shooting pet cat
A western Wisconsin man has been charged with shooting a family pet. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:36:33 GMT)

Fenton's Adopt-A-Pet in need of items this holiday season
Jean Johnson | jjohnson@flintjournal.comFile PhotoAdopt-A-Pet, in Fenton, is in need of donated items this holiday season.FENTON, Michigan — Don’t forget your furry friends this holiday season, urges one local animal shelter.Pets are also feeling the effects of the economy, said... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:53:54 GMT)

Pet shop owner guilty of animal cruelty
A former Lakeway pet shop owner has pleaded guilty to one count of cruelty to animals. Terrence Courts, 35, was convicted for leaving a gerbil and squirrel without food, water and care inside Flippers' Pets for four to five days after it closed in January 2008. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:58:55 GMT)

Random inspections made at pet stores
The Department of Agriculture is sending out inspectors to enforce the state’s pet lemon law. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:24:37 GMT)

Pittsfield Township asks residents to pick up pet waste to protect Malletts Creek
More Pet News2009 Water Quality testing in the Middle Huron Stream Monitoring Program reveals that Pittsfield's main waterbody, Malletts Creek, has the second highest level of E. coli (animal waste bacteria) of 10 local streams. While the Huron River Watershed...... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:02:26 GMT)

Pet Owners Having Trouble Feeding Their Animals; Group Comes To Rescue
Some pet owners are having trouble feeding their animals, but the group Hearts and Paws is coming to the rescue. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:57:57 GMT)

Huge Pet Adopt-A-Thon Set for This Weekend in ABQ
"Holiday Adoption Extravaganza" will be held Friday through Sunday at PetSmart stores on Coors Bypass NW and Eubank NE The state's largest pet adoption event will be held in Albuquerque this weekend. "Holiday Adoption Extravaganza" will run from Friday through Sunday in the parking lots of PetSmart . . . (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:07:45 GMT)

Review: Littlest Pet Shop: Beach Friends
A very light game of interest only to Littlest Pet Shop fanatics, but they'll most likely love it to bits. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:03:02 GMT)

Laws on pet attacks urged
A legal practitioner has called on authorities to improve the country's laws on pet attacks, saying that in most cases owners bear no criminal liability even if their animals cause someone's death. The issue has come to the forefront after three pet wolf dogs attacked and killed a 4-year-old boy in the Liujuniu village of Hohhot, capital of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Nov 26. "As ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:14:48 GMT)

Save-A-Pet, protesters file to dismiss pet store lawsuit
Protesters believe a defamation lawsuit filed against them by a Northbrook pet store the protested last month is trying to "chill" free speech rights. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:15:46 GMT)

Pet Carousel Recalls Beef Hoofs and Pig Ears Because of Salmonella Risk
Pet Carousel has initiated a recall of all Pig Ears and all varieties of Beef Hoof pet treats because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella . The problem was discovered after FDA testing found positive results for Salmonella in pig ears and beef hoof products. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:19:32 GMT)

Pet Adoption Fees Reduced for Christmas
Fees to adopt a pet will be reduced at all Los Angeles County shelters this weekend through Christmas Eve, county officials announced on Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:35:33 GMT)

Pet airline to add Fort Lauderdale route
Pet Airways, a pet-exclusive airline started by Delray Beach residents, will open a Fort Lauderdale route next Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:06:15 GMT)

Vouchers will be offered for free pet ID service
Sacramento animal shelters this week are offering vouchers for free microchipping services for pet c (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:58:22 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Wilma
Pet: Meet Wilma, a 4-year-old Shih Tzu/poodle mix who is looking for the best present of all this holiday season -- a loving home. Wilma is a sweet and happy little girl who loves attention. She has a tendency to be shy, but is confident she can overcome it with a family that shows her lots of love and encouragement. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:26:34 GMT)

Temporary foster homes for pet sought for the holidays
DECATUR - A television movie about fostering a pet for theholidays inspired Shelley Phillips of the Macon County AnimalShelter Foundation. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:40:02 GMT)

MONTGOMERY: New pet store has utopian vision
MONTGOMERY — When Michael Growney recently sold his Hillsborough and Montgomery-based pet sitting and dog training business, he looked around for another business opportunity. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:54:30 GMT)

Some vets to offer pet licenses
Local pet owners will be able to get their 2010 county pet license from some veterinarians, in an effort to boost compliance through an easier licensing process. The Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter sells licenses at 760 Critter Court, and that will not change in 2010. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:56:26 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving spirit
The North Platte Telegraph An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:39:03 GMT)

Pet Pointers: Dog muzzles
This is a muzzle for dogs. Most people see one and immediately think of it as cruel or that the dog wearing it is aggressive but this is not necessarily the case. Today we'll learn more about muzzles and there uses in this edition of Pet Pointers. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:11:28 GMT)

MEDIA ADVISORY: PetSmart Charities(R) of Canada Celebrates 100,000th Pet Adoption
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - December 16, 2009) - PetSmart Charities of Canada is preparing to celebrate an amazing milestone this holiday season: the 100,000th adoption from a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center in Canada. WHO: PetSmart Charities of Canada and "Calli," the representative of the 100,000th pet adopted in Canada, as well as Calli's new family, the Wigginses of Thornton, Ontario. WHAT ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:13:01 GMT)

Petoto.com Introduces a Directory of Pet Adoption Locations
Petoto.com is pleased to announce the release of a new directory for pet adoptions. Petoto .com is pleased to announce the release of a new directory of locations for pet adoptions. Users on Petoto.com can search the directory to find a highly rated pet adoptions location in their area. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:08:10 GMT)

LA county shelters to reduce pet adoption fees
Fees to adopt a pet will be reduced at all Los Angeles County shelters this weekend through Christmas Eve, county officials announced today. » BLOG: More about pets (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:27:43 GMT)

Pet airline to add Fort Lauderdale route
Pet Airways, a pet-exclusive airline started by Delray Beach residents, will open a Fort Lauderdale route next Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:34:08 GMT)

Puppies are abandoned at a Williston pet store
An employee at a local pet store is urging area residents to take appropriate measures in safely dealing with unwanted pets after discovering someone who clearly didn't this weekend. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:49:08 GMT)

Let your pet share in the giving spirit
The North Platte Telegraph An estimated $42.4 billion will be spent on pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:09:03 GMT)

Pet Of The Week: Male Chow Mix
Today's Pet of the Week is a male Chow mix dog with no name. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:05:29 GMT)

Nano Pet Products Partners With Lone Star Pet Supply, Inc. to Distribute Dog Gone Smart(TM) Pet Beds Using Proprietary ...
Nano Pet Products, LLC, a Wilton, Connecticut-based company dedicated to bringing cleaner and healthier pet products to pet owners worldwide through nanotechnology, has partnered with TX-based pet products distributor, Lone Star Pet Supply, Inc. to carry its Dog Gone Smart⢠line of dog beds according to Nano Pet's Chris Onthank. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:12:00 GMT)

Dr. Cheryl Waterhouse answers pet health care questions
Fresno veterinarian Dr. Cheryl Waterhouse of Waterhouse Animal Hospital has tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:48:44 GMT)

Pet Talk: Rabbit helped woman survive, escape domestic abuse
A woman who escaped her husband after years of domestic abuse took one thing with her a pet rabbit named Ruby Angel for the angel-like pattern on its nose. The woman sought help from a shelter, but they wouldn't take her pet. So she contacted House Rabbit Society. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:25:23 GMT)

‘Bark and Purr’ pet food pantry closed for winter
After serving more than 9,000 pets, Bark and Purr Pet Pantry owner Barb Meskimen says the charity is closed for the winter because of a lack of donations and her recent cancer diagnosis. Meskimen started the charity in May after seeing an elderly woman in the grocery store agonizing over her limited ability to buy cat food. Mike Fort of Fort’s Toyota let Meskimen use a former gas station, 1307 ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:15:32 GMT)

Send Central Coast News Your Pet Pictures
You can email your pet picture to  newstips@kionrightnow.com and watch Central Coast News Saturday and Sunday to see if your pet photos make it to air.   (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:43:23 GMT)

Holiday Pet Photo Contest
Does your pet have a Santa costume, cute holiday sweater or reindeer antlers? WPXI.com wants to see your furry friend dressed for the holidays! UPLOAD PHOTO: Submit, Rules SLIDESHOWS: Album 1 | Album 2 (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:27:57 GMT)

Man steals puppy from pet shop
The search is on for a man that stole a puppy from a Port Richmond pet shop. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:46:27 GMT)

Pet products get the tech treatment
Gadgets are not soft and cuddly, and there are no downloadable upgrades for slobbering mutts. But with enthusiasm for pets growing unabated, and technology digging ever deeper into our lives, the two seemingly unrelated worlds increasingly touch. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:15:44 GMT)

US officials raid exotic pet trader, said to be run by NZer
US officials have raided an exotic pet trader, said to be run by a New Zealander, after a tip-off the animals were starving and stashed in cramped containers (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:21:00 GMT)

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