Pet News Dec 2009

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Pet thefts on the rise
If you're a pet-owner, you may want to keep a closer watch of your dog or cat these days. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:31 GMT)

Thinking Carefully About a Pet for Christmas
Forget all those toys with batteries not included. Some parents are energized at the thought of a new family pet under the tree. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:43:07 GMT)

You can adopt a pet, under the right circumstances
As long as Fluffy or Fido will remain in your home, the SPCA says you can give a pet as a Christmas present. "We don't do Christmas gifts if you were to come in and adopt for a niece or nephew," said Gina Henry SPCA shelter supervisor.[...] (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:01:13 GMT)

UK spends $200 million on pet gifts
Pet owners in the UK will spend up to $200 million on gifts for their fury companions this Christmas. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:35:10 GMT)

LA pet cemetery becomes sea of red and green
The messages of love aren't just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:24:00 GMT)

LA pet cemetery becomes sea of red and green
The messages of love aren't just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. This time of year, they're embellished in bold splashes of red and green. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:24:32 GMT)

Ferrets stolen from local pet store
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Louisville pet store opened its doors Christmas Eve to find that they had been burglarized sometime after closing on Wednesday night. Thieves broke into the Pet's Palace store on Goldsmith Ln. just east of Bardstown Rd. They didn't steal money or pet supplies, but instead walked away with three of the store's ferrets. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:06:55 GMT)

Christmas holiday pet videos
WITH the Christmas season in full swing, we thought we'd pay tribute to the furry and fluffy members of the family in this collection of Christmas pet videos. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:14:47 GMT)

Solano Seeks Help for 83 Puppies Homeless After Dixon Pet Store Raid
A Solano County animal care group says it desperately needs help to care for nearly seven dozen puppies rescued from a Dixon pet store. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:31:21 GMT)

L.A. pet cemetery gets decorated for holidays
CALABASAS, Calif. - The messages of love arent just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. This time of year, theyre embellished in bold splashes of red and green.For nearly five weeks every Christmas and Hanukkah season, this final resting plac... (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:49:15 GMT)

When it comes to pet products, it's raining cats and dogs
"What gorgeous shoes. I just have to buy a pair for my little one." One might be excused for assuming that the gushing footwear fiend had a child. Indeed she may, but the woman in question was in a pet store and "the little one" she was referring to was her 4-year old mutt. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:34:33 GMT)

Wardens Euthanize Woman's Pet Deer
Less than a day before Christmas, a Los Molinos woman is mourning the loss of a deer that she kept as a pet. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:25:14 GMT)

Roxbury Townshipâs Noahâs Ark joins pet adoption effort
ROXBURY TWP. – The Iams pet food company, for the second year, will host their pet adoption campaign to benefit homeless animals. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:35:57 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Picabo
Meet our Pet of the Week, Picabo. "We took this picture of Picabo, our Tahoe born and raised golden retriever and put it into our Christmas card for 2009. Picabo brings us our paper every morning (and the Bonanza)." If you would like to see your pet at Pet of the Week, send your photo, along with some information to jeick@tahoebonanza.com. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:11:02 GMT)

Keep your pet healthy
When taking your pet to an Army veterinary clinic after Jan. 1, you may notice that the more routine veterinary services like basic de-worming, micro-chipping, fecal floatation and vaccinations will now be grouped into Wellness Packages. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:34:41 GMT)

LA pet cemetery becomes sea of red and green
DEC. 17, 2009 -- Marvin Rouillard, 69, decorates his pets' tombstones for Christmas at the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park in Calabasas, Calif. There are more than 30,000 pets buried at the 81-year-old cemetery nestled on 10 hillside acres 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:32:54 GMT)

ALLENTOWN: Pet license fees to rise
ALLENTOWN The Borough Council has unanimously approved fee hikes for pet licenses and ordinances that will change how the borough sends out late notices for water and sewer bills. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:57:59 GMT)

Red Cross in S. Jersey Holds Pet Food and Supply Drive
Pet food and supplies were being collected in Burlington County, NJ so owners going through financial hardship won't have to surrender their pets to local shelters. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:57:44 GMT)

Pet owners urged to purchase pet licenses
CHISHOLM — Councilor Steve Cook made a plea to pet owners to fulfill their obligation as pet owners and purchase pet licenses during the council meeting Tuesday. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:17:52 GMT)

A year of amazing pet rescues
It's the season for miracles, and these are some of more than 200 holiday happy endings submitted to pets reporter Sharon L. Peters after she asked Pet Smart Charities to send an e-mail to the 3,000 shelters and rescues on its mailing list. Abandoned pups become therapy pets On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the Humane Society of Perry, Iowa, received an awful call. A bunch of puppies had been ... (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:21:25 GMT)

Most popular, quirky pet names of 2009 released
SILVER SPRING, MD -- Does your dog or cat have one of the most popular names of the past year? Petfinder.com, the online pet adoption Web site, has released its annual list of the most popular names on its site. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:26:45 GMT)

Pet guinea pig stolen in Lowestoft house raid
A pet guinea pig, three pedal cycles and the contents of a freezer were stolen after someone broke into a wooden shed in the back garden of a home in Reeve Street, Lowestoft, between 11.30pm on Monday and 8.30am on Tuesday . (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:43:25 GMT)

Tips from Little Friends Fine Art Pet Photography
Seth Castillo specializes in pet portraits and he has tips for getting the perfect shot! Tip 1. A good location. Castillo says, "It could be your house, it could be a park, it could be a beach." (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:32:13 GMT)

Horses as courses may end under French pet protection Bill
It is a working animal that has been used on farms, in sport, in warfare and on the plate for thousands of years. But now a debate is under way in France over a move to classify the horse as a domestic pet. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:41:19 GMT)

Saviour pet warned 80-yr-old master of impending doom
80-year-old Allan Baptiste spends December 26 in prayer and thanks God for having sent him a saviour, in the form of his pet dog, Molly. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:49:51 GMT)

Fate of pet cemetery unclear
BETHEL TWP., Clark County - The fate of a former pet cemetery is unclear a year after the cemetery founder died. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:38:41 GMT)

Pet mauled to death in vicious attack
A 70-YEAR-OLD Victorian woman saw her pet dog mauled to death by two dogs who followed her into her home. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:01:28 GMT)

Pet cemetery comes alive during holidays
CALABASAS, Calif. The messages of love aren't just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. This time of year, they're embellished in bold splashes of red and green. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:38:48 GMT)

Pet mauled to death in vicious attack
A 70-YEAR-OLD Victorian woman saw her pet dog mauled to death by two dogs who followed her into her home. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:51:56 GMT)

Calif. pet cemetery decked out for holidays
CALABASAS, Calif. — The messages of love aren’t just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. This time of year, they’re embellished in bold splashes of red and green. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:00:26 GMT)

Lower Twp. women fill need, stomachs with pet-food bank
Rhonda Griffin, co-owner of Carriage House Grooming in Lower Township, has kept a pet-food bank stocked outside her business on Seashore Road since January. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:16:01 GMT)

Legislator calls for proper labeling for pet food
Pet owners ought to know what they are giving their furry or feathered companions through proper labeling and listing of pet food ingredients, according to a lawmaker. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:11:39 GMT)

Pet Pointers: Canine Good Citizens
Has anyone ever told you your dog would make a good therapy dog? Or commented on how well behaved your dog is? Well you may have a "Canine Good Citizen" in the making. Today we'll talk about the canine good citizen test in this edition of Pet Pointers. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:40:15 GMT)

Pet Of The Week: Simone
Meet Simone, the Pet of the Week. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:06:23 GMT)

Pet adoptions through 4 p.m. today
EL PASO — The El Paso Humane Society will have pet adoptions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at El Paso Saddleblanket Co., 6926 Gateway East, across from Cielo Vista Mall. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:38:14 GMT)

Adopt a pet for Dec. 26
Pet adoptions for this week. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:08:37 GMT)

Max, Bella are 2009's top pet names
If you have a pet named Max, you're hardly alone. Max was the most popular name for both male dogs and male cats in 2009, according to the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. The hospital compiled its unscientific list from the more than 50,000 patients it treated this year. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:18:23 GMT)

Rachael Ray, Dad's team up for pet charity
Meadville-based Dad’s Pet Care and Rachael Ray have teamed up to help facilities for special needs animals. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:38:57 GMT)

Congressmen split on tax relief for pet owners
In South Carolina, roughly 900,000 people own a family pet, and about 360,000 of those households have two to three pets. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:33:17 GMT)

LA pet cemetery becomes sea of red and green
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) -- The messages of love aren't just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. This time of year, they're embellished in bold splashes of red and green. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:06:51 GMT)

Wintry musings (and treats) for your pet
Bo, the First Family's energetic Portuguese water dog, wasn't the only pet on the East Coast to enjoy the recent snowfall. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:08:20 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, 27 Dec 2009 07:24:41 GMT)

Homes can be pet-friendly and stylish, too
This product image released by CSN Stores shows the MaxComfort BioMedic Gustavo Pet Sofa bed. (AP/CSN Stores, MaxComfort) Writer Jean Cocteau once mused, "I love cats because I enjoy my home; little by little, they become its visible soul." Dog owners feel the same way. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:32:51 GMT)

Max, Bella are 2009's top pet names
BOSTON - If you have a pet named Max, you're hardly alone. Max was the most popular name for both male dogs and male cats in 2009, according to the Angell Animal Medical... (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:31:05 GMT)

'Dingo baby-snatch family' daughter's pet rabbits killed by assailants calling themselves 'Dingo Paw'
Michael Chamberlain's 13-year-old daughter Zahra, born after he had divorced his first wife Lindy and remarried, has been shocked to find her five pet rabbits have been bludgeoned to death at her home north of Sydney. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:10:35 GMT)

Give a pet a chance
ANIMAL lovers can support a Basing-stoke animal charity and give a pet in need reasons to be cheerful this Christmas and in 2010. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:28:00 GMT)

Family pet injured in cruel act: dog suffers triple break
A CRUEL Christmas Day attack has left a family pet unable to walk and in need of surgery. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:14:57 GMT)

US pet cemetery in sea of red and green
The messages of love aren't just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. This time of year, they're embellished in bold splashes of red and green. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:56:20 GMT)

Local family fills pet niche in PCB
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The red-eyed tree frog at Paws Jaws and Claws Pet Emporium uses tacky, orange fingers to walk across people’s palms. The black-red-and-yellow-stripped milk snake coils around a wrist watch. A yellow-nape Amazon parrot says... (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:33:17 GMT)

Thousands in tax breaks proposed for pet owners
If you have a pet, you know how those vet bills can add up, sometimes to thousands of dollars per year. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:55:05 GMT)

Lee County holds Pet Microchip ID clinic
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will hold the first of four Pet Microchip ID Clinic for dogs and cats on Jan. 9, 2010, from noon to 2 p.m. at the agency's shelter, 5600 Banner Drive, in Fort Myers. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:11:44 GMT)

Pet of the week
Every week we try and find a loving home for our pet of the week. This week we have OJ...I think named after his color... OJ is a 3 to 5 year old tomcat who has been at the impound for around two weeks now. He is timid but affectionate... and needs so (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:11:16 GMT)

Pet of the Week
Scooter is a young, male beagle who's affectionate, loves attention and gets along with children and other dogs. He’s neutered and vaccinated. He’s available for adoption from Club Pet, Delaware Township. For information, call 724-962-0877. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:16:50 GMT)

Del Monte donates pet food to PAWS
Seven tons of pet food is en route to PAWS of Northeast Louisiana, courtesy of Del Monte Foods. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:25:37 GMT)

Pet shops uncertain about price cuts
PET shops are taking a wait-and-see approach to reducing the prices of pet cats and dogs, after quarantine rules that will make importing them cheaper kick in on Friday. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:59:05 GMT)

Pet Idol sweepstakes begins
IRON MOUNTAIN - A Pet Idol sweepstakes is being held by The Daily News Newspapers in Education Program. "This is the first time we've done this type of sweepstakes," said Newspapers in Education Coordinator Aimee D'Amico. "This sweepstakes will allow readers to choose their favorite pet from submitted photos." D'Amico added she thought this would be a fun sweepstakes. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:36:07 GMT)

Pet adoption set for Jan. 16
Volunteers from the Carver Scott Humane Society will have a pet adoption Jan. 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Petco, located off Singletree Lane, next to Champps, in Eden Prairie. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. read more (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:52:05 GMT)

A look back: City approves pet limit and spay/neuter ordinance
LAGUNA WOODS- Last spring Laguna Woods took action on pet ownership when the City Council passed regulations setting pet limits and a mandatory spay/neuter policy citywide. In May the council approved a mandatory spay and neuter ordinance that will... (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:36:04 GMT)

New Year's resolutions for pet owners
This is a great list for pet owners who want to do the right thing for their cat or dog. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:46:55 GMT)

Travel gear: Pet Carrier makes taking dog, cat easier
Folks who enjoy traveling with their pet by car or air might want to check out the Teafco Argo Petascope Pet Carrier. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:26:25 GMT)

Stray observations on booming pet culture
Pets are big business these days. Cat and dog cafes, animal accessory shops, dog hotels and even aesthetic salons for animals are easy to find. On weekends, in the large park near my house, I see people walking what appear to be entrants in a pedigree dog competition: dachshunds in mini-sweaters promenade alongside beribboned King Charles spaniels. Many a pet's lifestyle would be the envy of ... (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:09:42 GMT)

Pet boutique bounces back after car crashes through it
Aurora pet boutique Bark&Fitz didn't plan on installing a drive-thru. But fate, it seems, had other plans. The store was heavily damaged last month after a motorist drove through the north-facing window of the building. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:30:07 GMT)

US pet cemetery in sea of red and green
The messages of love aren't just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:35:07 GMT)

Leeds: Pet dog rescued from icy ordeal
A couple out on a Boxing Day walk had a nasty shock when their pet dog fell through a frozen lake. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:13:32 GMT)

Community pet pantry in need of cat food and supplies
Food and supplies for cats are critically low again at Lee County Domestic Animal Services. The agency needs both dry and canned varieties and cat litter to meet the needs of those assisted through the Community Pet Pantry Program. Through the Pet Pantry LCDAS distributes pet food and supplies to owners that would need to surrender their pets due to their inability to provide food and ca. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:29:27 GMT)

LA Pet Rescuers Need Help After Theft
Tails of the City, a Los Angeles area pet rescue group, is asking for help after thieves stole the crates and pens used to hold animals during adoption events. Watch Hal Eisner's video report and find out how you can help inside the story. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:18:09 GMT)

Los Molinos woman mourns DFG shooting of pet deer
Feasting in Thora Adcock's Los Molinos garden during the day and staying in her house each night over the past year and a half, Rodney the blacktailed buck was more than a pet."Rodney was my baby," said Adcock, 57. "Rodney was a good guy."But because Rodney was a wild animal, state Department of Fish and Game wardens took him away from Adcock on Dec. 21 and shot him later that day.Wardens ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT)

Pet population can easily be controlled
For many years, the message of spaying and neutering your pet has been an important part of pet ownership. From the daily message of Bob Barker asking his audience to help control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered, to becoming a message that has at some point found its way into everyone's lives. Yet the pet overpopulation problem continues. We have made strides, but are a very ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:06:37 GMT)

Chihuahua returned to pet store
SPRINGFIELD — An 11-week-old Chihuahua, stolen from a local pet store 10 days ago, was returned, unharmed, the day after Christmas . (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:32:13 GMT)

Family Pet Shot, Killed In Homestead
Police in one Allegheny County community are looking for the person who shot and killed a family's pet dog over the weekend. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:12:30 GMT)

Can't have a pet? Foster care may fit your needs
Can't have a pet? Foster care may fit your needs (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:58:03 GMT)

SPCA launches investigation into shooting death of pet dog
Alberta's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has received a complaint regarding the shooting of a pet in the rural area between Whitecourt and Mayerthorpe, and will launch an investigation into the incident. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:00:16 GMT)

Miss Gabby: Medina Sun and Brunswick Sun 'Picture Perfect Pet'
Miss Gabby is the Picture Perfect Pet. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:56:41 GMT)

Stolen Puppy Mysteriously Returned To Pet Store
Police are trying to determine how a stolen $1,400 puppy reappeared at a Delaware County pet shop. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:08:17 GMT)

PET OF THE WEEK: Lapis
See more pet photos on the Animal Adoption page at http://www.darlingtonhumane.com. You can also keep up with the Darlington County Humane Society shelter on Facebook . (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:05:57 GMT)

The next 'killer app'? Pet electronics
For too long, pet electronics have been ignored. Those days are over. Animal - Pets - Energy - Technology - Conferences (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:45:19 GMT)

Pet rescue events set in January
Eight animal rescue events have been scheduled on Saturdays in January at Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville. These animals are available for adopting or fostering: (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:14:20 GMT)

Pet marks 'vital' to solve thefts
Exotic pet owners in Cornwall are warned to mark and photograph their animals in case they are stolen. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:48:53 GMT)

'Tis the season for pet emergencies: True stories from the veterinary ER
Nothing quite gives a pet owner the spirit of the season like spending a holiday in the veterinary emergency room. I should know, because that's where I spent both Thanksgiving and Christmas nights with my Scottish deerhound, Rebel, last year. "Holidays are... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:14:10 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Michael is one angel that you just don't want to be on his bad side. This pet may already have been adopted, but many others animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:34:59 GMT)

Pet food donated to Morehouse Humane Society
When Dorothy Ford, volunteer with the Morehouse Humane Society, got the call from PAWS of Northeast Louisiana that Del Monte Foods was donating 14,000 pounds of dog food, cat food and pet treats, she was thrilled. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:06:09 GMT)

Pet sales, year-end party idea revisited in Edmond
It’s time to let readers share their opinions about Edmond topics.I received this e-mail from Sharon Cruzen about my story on giving pets as a Christmas present."There was one point that I wish you would have added. Buying from pet stores only supports puppy mills. Even a reputable breeder is better than a pet store, although, in my opinion, a rescue or shelter is the best place to find a pet ... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:59:30 GMT)

"Good Morning America" Health Features The Tick Key(R) as "Best Pet Product"
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - December 30, 2009) - The Tick Key®, a unique tick removal device, was spotlighted on "Good Morning America" Health this week as one of the best pet products of 2009. Pet expert Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," shared his favorite pet products with TV viewers on a special ABC News segment . He noted that The Tick Key® is the only tick removal device that ... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:27:16 GMT)

Gilbert's Pet Food Supply Drive
Many charities need your help throughout the year, especially during the holidays. They ask for food donations, clothes and toys, but what about pet food and supplies? The city of Gilbert wants to help out our four legged friends! (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:47:30 GMT)

Armed robbery at pet store in Bolton
A PET shop owner was held up at knifepoint in a terrifying armed raid. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:17:33 GMT)

Humane Society has 10,000th pet adopted
The Oregon Humane Society reached a milestone when the 10,000th pet was adopted on Tuesday. Bella, a one-year-old kelpie mix, was the milestone pet adopted. The Linger family of Northeast Portland was the lucky family, after four-year-old McKenna Linger and Bella became instant friends. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:52:53 GMT)

Pet lover sets up crematorium
LEICESTER - When Auburn Police Chief Andrew J. Sluckis' beloved dog, Bailey, died unexpectedly this year, his family decided to have the pet cremated. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:59:11 GMT)

Pet cemetery fades into disrepair
BETHEL TWP., Clark County — The fate of a former pet cemetery is unclear a year after the cemetery founder died.The property, 75 N. Tecumseh Road, is overgrown and headstones are buried in debris. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:57:16 GMT)

Pet rabbits killed over Christmas
Police appeal for help in tracing thieves who killed two pet rabbits and dumped their bodies on the bonnet of a family car on Christmas Day. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:47:36 GMT)

Luv All Creatures Pet Services Hosted Hungry Bowl™ Pet Food Drive to Benefit Homeless Pets of the Humane Society of ...
CLEARWATER - As part of an international effort spearheaded by Pet Sitters International (PSI), the largest association for professional pet sitters, the Hungry Bowl™ Pet Food Drive serves to collect pet food for local shelters. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:14:05 GMT)

A Wake-Up Call to All Pet Owners
A Wake-Up Call To All Pet Owners (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:15:41 GMT)

Five 2010 resolutions for pet owners and veterinarians
New Year's resolutions to better the relationship between pet owners and vets, because we all have the love of our animals in common. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:37:39 GMT)

Pet store owner capital murder case: No bond allowed for husband suspected of crime
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled out bail for a Montgomery man charged with capital murder in the death of his wife, a pet store owner who disappeared nine years ago. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:37:50 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Caddie
The KSPR Pet of the Week this time is Caddie. She's a four month old lab mix. Watch to video to find out much more about this adorable puppy. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:57:36 GMT)

Pet Food Pantry Seeing More People Come in For Help
As more people turn to food pantries, some other members of their families may be hungry as well. The Cheboygan County Humane Society says more people are coming to their pet food pantry for help. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:08:25 GMT)

SPCA to hold pet-food drive in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — A pet-food drive will be held in the township during January to support the Monmouth County SPCA. A collection box will be located at Middletown Town Hall, 1 Kings Highway, for residents to donate unopened containers of pet food. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:16:58 GMT)

Pet lovers go naked in Namibia
With a furry dog, cat or even a rabbit covering strategic areas, 12 Namibian pet lovers have dared to bare all for a calendar to raise funds for the SPCA. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:50:00 GMT)

Pet hospital ready to fill 24-hour care needs
One week after the only 24-hour emergency pet hospital in Santa Barbara County shut its doors, another hospital announced yesterday it would pick up the ball and begin providing around-the-clock pet care starting tonight. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:40:17 GMT)

The next 'killer app'? Pet electronics
For too long, pet electronics have been ignored. Those days are over. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:30:55 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Reggie
Reggie the Shih Tzu is this week's pet of the week. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:09:47 GMT)

Mini Pet Expo set for Jan. 9
The first Post Holly-Daze Mini Pet Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at Art Village, 929 Main St. The focus of the expo will be proper nutrition and how it relates to a pets well-being. It also will feature a variety of pet-related services and businesses, and giveaways. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:53:44 GMT)

A Reminder to Pet Owners
The SPCA is reminding pet owners to keep their animals indoors during tonights fireworks. The Association says fireworks can cause a great deal of stress for some animals, and some might even run away, leaving them in great danger of being hit by a car. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:39:12 GMT)

Pet store pleads for pups return
PET store owner Megan Jensen is offering a reward to anyone who can return the mini-dachshund stolen from her store. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:44:00 GMT)

Brownsburg receives pet oxygen masks
The Brownsburg Fire Territory received five sets of pet oxygen masks from The Animal Den Monday. These masks will fit dogs, cats, and other family pets. They will allow crews to give oxygen effectively to animals injured in house fires. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:07:32 GMT)

Pet tarantula makes eye contact
A pet owner's tarantula has caused him problems after it released a mist of hairs into his eyes. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:19:57 GMT)

Pet tarantula makes eye contact with owner
Tarantula lovers be warned: if you are going to get up-close-and-personal with your hairy eight-legged friend, do it from the other side of an aquarium pane or wearing a pair of glasses. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:35:10 GMT)

Got a pet tarantula? Better protect your eyes
Here's some advice stemming from the unusual case of a man who had spider hairs stuck in his cornea: Be sure to cover your eyes when hanging around with your pet tarantula. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:36:24 GMT)

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