Pet News Jan 2010

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Pet cat credited with saving lives in fire
CHICAGO, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A fire official in Wonder Lake, Ill., said a pet cat was able to save the lives of a man and a pregnant woman during a house fire early Monday morning. (Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:34:31 GMT)

Pet cat alerts couple to fire, saves their lives
A pet cat alerted a Wonder Lake -area couple to a fire in their new house early this morning, saving their lives, a fire official said. Firefighters were called to the blaze in the 7600 block of Brook Drive in an unincorporated area near Wonder Lake just after midnight to find a single-family home with smoke and flames at the rear and the couple who lived there standing outside with their cat ... (Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:28:19 GMT)

Montrose issuing pet tags
MONTROSE –– The City of Montrose is issuing pet tags for cats and dogs. Pet owners must present a proof of rabies certificate. Pet tags are $5 per pet through Feb. 10. After this date they will be $10 per pet. (Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:26:23 GMT)

Paws: New year a good time for pet owner resolutions
Now that we have closed out last year, let’s ask ourselves if there is anything we could change this year that would keep our pets more safe and protected. Have you had your pet spayed or neutered yet? (Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:34:12 GMT)

Racine holding pet vaccination and licensing clinic Thursday
RACINE - The city health department and Countryside HumaneSociety will be holding a pet vaccination and licensing clinic onThursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower level of City Hall,730 Washington Ave. (Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:03:20 GMT)

Andy's Pet Shop gets a temporary reprieve from relocating
Andy's Pet Shop has gotten a temporary reprieve and will remain open at the corner of The Alameda and W. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:43:47 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. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:03:47 GMT)

Columbus Council's proposed pet ordinance
@BR Boxtext p6:Columbus Council will consider an ordinance on Jan. 26 that could allow the city’s first pet daycare. Here are some requirements of the proposed ordinance” (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:21:04 GMT)

Animal shelter offers pet wellness clinic
Just Animals, a no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter, is sponsoring a low-cost pet wellness clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Mr. Rudy's Pet Food and Supply, 128 E. Paul St., Spring Valley. Just Animals is (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:00:24 GMT)

Grooming basics to keep your pet shiny, fluffy & happy
You don't need any fancy equipment to keep your pet looking sharp in your home for free. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:42:24 GMT)

A Minnesota atheist offers a pet service to Christians
A Minnesota atheist offers a pet service to Christians By Max Sparber | Tues., Jan. 19 ALSO: Franken and Bachmann respond to Massachusetts special election; the gubernatorial race gets pushed forward; a letter from the devil goes viral. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:54:20 GMT)

DFG applauded in pet buck death
Recent Letters to the Editor attacked the California Department of Fish and Game for killing a buck deer raised as a pet by Thora Adcock of Los Molinas. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:42:43 GMT)

Adopt-A-Pet: January 13, 2010
We have begun a new segment on WJBF News Channel 6 at noon. Adopt-A-Pet will be aired each Wednesday. Anne Sawyer will join Mary Morrison in our studio spotlighting pets that need adoption in the CSRA. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:54:45 GMT)

People for Animals holds a pet adoption in Bridgewater
People for Animals will hold a pet adoption event at the PetSmart store on January 23. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:03:34 GMT)

The Latest Tiny, Trendy Pet: Micro-Pigs
Wee swine catch on as hip, huggable choice for discerning pet owners. Animal - Swine - Health - Business - Mammals (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:51:50 GMT)

U.S. Non-Food Pet Supplies Market Increases 3% in 2009, Future Growth Hinges on Human-Animal Bond and Premium Consumer ...
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - January 19, 2010) - The U.S. market for non-food pet supplies (including grooming products and bedding) overcame economic setbacks that caused consumers to reduce spending in non-essential categories and trade over to lower-priced products, to grow 3% in 2009 to $11 billion, according to leading market research publisher Packaged Facts in the all-new report "Pet ... (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:18:58 GMT)

Homeward bound: pet adoptions rise
More pets are being abandoned by their owners in tough economic times, but the downturn has an upside: pet adoptions are on the rise. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:34:08 GMT)

Adopt-a-Pet: P.A.L.S. Animal Shelter | VIDEO
COASTAL BEND —Each week Caller.com will feature adoptable pets from area shelters and rescue organization. These non-profit organizations rely heavily on volunteers and donations from the public.Find out more about adopting a pet or volunteering at one of these organization:The Cattery8201 WeberCorpus Christi, TX 78415(361) 854-6369– – – –Dobie Haven Inc.4002 Callicoate RoadCorpus Christi, TX ... (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:51:00 GMT)

Pet Rescue shelter agrees to give up animals
Pet Rescue, the controversial Bloomingdale animal shelter, agreed today to turn over nearly 200 animals to other shelters approved by the state. DuPage Judge Ronald Sutter signed an agreed order that calls for the shelter at 151 N. Bloomingdale Road to give its current collection of 149 cats, 29 dogs, 15 doves, two guinea pigs and one rabbit to other animal shelters that are approved by the ... (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:06:15 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Gobo
Pet: Meet Gobo, an adorable 6-week-old male chow chow mix who will steal your heart. Gobo is a sweet and playful puppy who loves to cuddle. He will grow up to be an active guy, and is hoping to find a family eager to provide him with daily playtime and walks -- a nice fenced-in yard wouldn't hurt either. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:04:38 GMT)

PAT and PET fully implement Digital Bridge
Two of Florida's main container-handling facilities - Ports America Tampa (PAT) and Port Everglades Terminal (PET) - have successfully phased into full operation a web-based monitoring system developed by Seattle-based Tideworks Technology. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:05:09 GMT)

Pet adoption events set Saturday
LAS CRUCES - The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct two pet adoption events this weekend. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:10:16 GMT)

Pet Pointers: Pet fish
So you have set up your new fish tank. Now it's time to add fish! Today, adding fish to your tank in this edition of Pet Pointers. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:31:42 GMT)

Hungry pet snake found in grocers five months after going missing
A pet snake that went missing five months ago is found alive but hungry curled up beside a shop's heating pipes. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:37:48 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Linus is a little insecure for a two-year-old and insists you adopt him with his blanket. This pet may already have been adopted, but many others animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:40:49 GMT)

Pet parrot's flight to freedom busies Bhujbal
For a change, affairs of the state were not uppermost on the mind of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Instead, his attention was diverted to a family pet -- a rare and expensive variety of Malaysian parrot, belonging to his granddaughter. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:02:30 GMT)

Pet parrot's flight to freedom busies Bhujbal
Mumbai, Jan 20 : For a change, affairs of the state were not uppermost on the mind of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Instead, his attention was diverted to a family pet -- a rare and expensive variety of Malaysian parrot, belonging to his granddaughter. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:05:25 GMT)

Adoption fees waived till Saturday at pet shelter
The Chula Vista animal shelter is waiving pet-adoption fees tomorrow through Saturday in an effort to place abandoned animals in loving, safe homes. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:30:49 GMT)

Owners sought after dogs kill pet goats
Pierce County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help in identifying the owners of two dogs that killed livestock at a Key Peninsula veterinary clinic Tuesday. The dogs dug under a fence and killed two pet goats, iinjured another pet goat and njured a sheep, which had to be euthanized because of the severity of its injuries. The dogs also killed a wild deer. Pierce County Animal ... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:42:46 GMT)

Bozeman pet products business expanding
While many businesses are struggling to stay open, one local manufacturer of pet products is expanding after fetching more customers with their eco-friendly toys. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:15:59 GMT)

Open House Date Announced For Riverside Regional Pet Shelter
The new Riverside Regional Pet Shelter announces an open house to show off read more (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:04:51 GMT)

Healthy Spot Founders Andrew Kim and Mark Boonnark Make Pet Product News International's Annual List of Top 25 People ...
Top industry trade publication, Pet Product News International -- a leading business magazine dedicated to the pet industry -- has named Healthy Spot founders Andrew Kim and Mark Boonnark to their Top 25 list of people to watch for 2010. Â The duo stands in good company as the trade publication's annual list also includes the likes of fellow Los Angeles-based luminaries David Beckham and L.A. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:46:00 GMT)

Positron's Attrius PET scanner sold to Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services
Positron Corporation a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology, announced today the sale of its AttriusTM PET scanner to Manhattan based, Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services, owned by prominent New York City cardiologist, Dr. Peter Rentrop. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:58:32 GMT)

Muttlery & Catlery Serve up Pet Food a Treat
New kitchenware specifically designed for serving pet food, muttlery & catlery eliminate the mess & fuss of feeding time. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

Pet Rescue shelter in Ill. agrees to give up animals
Pet Rescue, the controversial Bloomingdale animal shelter, agreed today to turn over nearly 200 animals to other shelters approved by the state. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:18:20 GMT)

Sammy's Pet for Adoption January 21, 2010
Sammy's Pet for Adoption January 21, 2010 (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:40:02 GMT)

Both dogs and cats need pet microchips
QUESTION: Is a pet microchip as important as a collar with a tag? ANSWER: They are both equally important, and cats and dogs should have both. Collars and tags can frequently come off, and a microchip is permanently implanted between a pet's shoulder blades. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:40:59 GMT)

Pet Supplies "Plus" Presents Rally to Rescue® Event
PINELLAS PARK - Pet Supplies "Plus" is sponsoring its first-ever Rally to Rescue® Event on January 23, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 7331 Park Blvd. (at Belcher Rd. between Lowe's and Publix) in Pinellas Park. More than 20 Rescue Groups will be present with a wide variety of adoptable dogs and cats on site. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:14:15 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Happy
Meet Happy our Pet of the Week. "Happy is the newest addition to the Moga family. He is a seven-month old Bichon Frise. His name truly describes him, he is the happiest puppy. He loves his old brother, Lucky, they are best friends and inseparable. Happy nickname is Kiss Monster Pirahna because he attacks you with kisses. He is so happy in the morning that his wagging tail wakes us up." If you ... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:01:33 GMT)

The Pet Corner
Adoptables from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter and Bones Pet Rescue By Jean Durbin Shelter Correspondent 1. HUCKLEBERRY: Playful, affectionate, eager to please and a fast learner, Huck needs a good friend. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:39:19 GMT)

Attorney: Bloomingdale pet shelter still in business despite rumors
The attorney for a Bloomingdale shelter accused of animal cruelty said reports that the facility is being shut down are false. “There has been efforts (by some people) to accomplish that, but nobody has ordered that,” said attorney Rick Schoenfield, who is representing Pet Rescue’s director Penny Horak of Winfield. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:13:38 GMT)

Leszek Bielenda Hugs, Kisses His Pet Lion After Favorable Court Ruling (VIDEO)
A court in Poland has ruled that Leszak Bielenda can keep his 10-month-old lion cub, Simba, as a pet in his house. Pet and owner were delighted by the decision and rejoiced with some hearty hugging and kissing. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:36:15 GMT)

Pet owners get weather warning
The winter weather is causing big problems for pets of all shapes and sizes and animal agencies are warning pet owners to be prepared for emergency pet situations. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:02:56 GMT)

Pet shelter, veterinary center set to open in expanded digs
Pet shelter, veterinary center set to open in expanded digs (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:27:03 GMT)

Police: Mom Forces Son To Kill Pet Hamster Over Bad Grades
A Georgia mother is accused of forcing her 12-year-old son to kill his pet hamster because of a bad report card. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:46:53 GMT)

Vets, like pet owners, struggle with issue of animal cancer
There's always a point in the treatment of any serious case when I'm forced to wonder what I would do if it were my very own pet's life-threatening crisis and not the patient's before me. And for some reason, it's especially palpable whenever the issue of cancer arises. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:21:23 GMT)

'Mine': Poignant post-Katrina pet stories
"Mine"is an engrossing documentary that examines the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina from the perspective of animal rescue volunteers and New Orleans pet owners who were separated from their pets in the wake of Katrina's devastation. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:07:33 GMT)

New PET grade good for extrusion blowmolding and recycling
A new grade of PET from supplier Invista is said to successfully straddle multiple challenges for the material: it can be extrusion blowmolded and also is suitable for recycling via the standard clear PET recycling stream. Jeff Wardat, business development manager at the supplier , will officially introduce the new grade at the Nova-Pack 2010 Conference on PET Containers for Food & Beverages in ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:05:23 GMT)

Positron Sells Attrius™ PET Scanner
Positron Corporation (OTCBB:POSC) a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology, announced today the sale of its AttriusTM PET scanner to Manhattan based, Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services, owned by prominent New York City cardiologist, Dr. Peter Rentrop. The Attrius™ is the only PET scanner on the market optimized for myocardial perfusion imaging... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:29:03 GMT)

Local hair salon hosting pet adoption
FALLBROOK Great Cuts Hair Salon will be sponsoring the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary for pet adoptions on Saturday, January 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting. The adoption will be held on site at 111 S. Mission Road (in the Albertsons Shopping Center).Puppies, dogs and cats will be available. Great Cuts is giving a special certificate for free haircuts for the immediate family for each ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:32:31 GMT)

Georgia mom allegedly forces son to beat pet hamster to death
Police have arrested a Georgia woman who they say forced her son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer as punishment for earning a bad grade. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:22:29 GMT)

Dog sitter kills pet with horrific surgery
Oakland Park, Florida -- Deputies say a man killed a friend's dog in a coffee-table operation that used a needle, dental floss and Chloroform to keep the flinching pet still. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:23:37 GMT)

Eye damage from pet tarantulas
A man suffered severe eye inflammation after cleaning out his pet tarantula spider's cage, doctors say. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:03:28 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Suzie is stunningly marked but is no prima donna. This pet may already have been adopted, but many others animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:40:38 GMT)

Police: Ga. mom forced son to kill pet hamster with hammer as punishment for bad grades
WARM SRPINGS, Ga. - A Georgia woman is in jail after police say she forced her son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer as punishment for bad grades. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:45:34 GMT)

Pet adoption program survives Bossier budget cuts
Associated Press - January 22, 2010 8:24 AM ET BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) - The Bossier City animal shelter has managed to keep up its Saturday pet adoption programs despite big budget cuts. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:27:16 GMT)

HSUS: Spaying your pet pays
Entrants are encouraged to share their pet’s photo and story with their friends and family and ask them to vote for their pet. Each vote costs $1 and the donation will go toward the eligible organization of the entrant’s choice. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:30:39 GMT)

Jacksonville Zoo Hosts Pet Adoption, Wolf-Awareness Event
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville residents are encouraged to attend the fourth annual pet-adoption and wolf awareness event on Saturday. It will begin at 10 a.m. and will last until 3. The pet adoption event will be held in the main parking lot of the zoo. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:14:25 GMT)

Police: Woman Forces Son To Kill Pet Hamster Over Bad Grades
As punishment for a bad report card, police say a woman forced her son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:41:35 GMT)

US sheriff says mother forced son to kill pet
A woman is in jail after police say she forced her 12-year-old son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer as punishment for bad grades. The sheriff of a rural Georgia county said the boy told his teacher about the killing. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:44:47 GMT)

Mother held as son made to kill pet
A woman is in jail after police say she forced her 12-year-old son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer as punishment for bad grades. Related Stories British band two drown on tour Skydiver to jump from edge of space Woman, 69, saved from quake rubble Jackson estate opposes father's bid Thousands flee quake-ravaged city (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:50:47 GMT)

Mother forces son to kill pet hamster for getting a bad grade
38-year-old Lynn Middlebrooks Geter was arrested in Meriwether County, Georgia after police say she punished her 12-year-old son in an unconventional and undeniably cruel way. Geter, whose son is not being named, demanded the child kill his beloved pet hamster with a hammer after he received a bad grade in school. Meriwether County Sheriff Steve Whitlock [...] (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:11:40 GMT)

Photos: Look at, send us your pet photos
Show us a proud pet owner, and well show you someone with photos of their animal on their camera, phone, computer You get the idea. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:19:51 GMT)

US sheriff says mom forced son to kill pet hamster
WARM SPRINGS, Georgia - A woman is in jail after police say she forced her 12-year-old son to kill his pet hamster... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:29:07 GMT)

Company Warns About Problems With Pet Insulin
For pet owners, adopting a couple of kittens or taking an older animal home is a serious commitment when they get sick. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:40:38 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Toby
Meet Toby, the KSPR Pet of the Week. He's a 2-year-old male cocker spaniel-pomeranian mix. Toby is house broken and is very playful. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:42:38 GMT)

Son forced to kill pet hamster
WARM SPRINGS (Georgia) - A WOMAN is in jail after police say she forced her 12-year-old son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer as punishment for bad grades. The sheriff of a rural Georgia county said on Thursday that the boy told his teacher about the killing. The teacher reported it to state child welfare authorities, who contacted police. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:01:16 GMT)

Peninsula Humane Society "Pet of the Week"
Meet Malibu Ken, this week's featured pet. Like his miniature namesake, our Ken is handsome, toned and has not one hair out of place. He's just 1 year old and came to us as a stray. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:25:01 GMT)

Cops: Mom made son bludgeon pet hamster
A Georgia mom was tossed in jail after police say she forced her 12-year-old boy to kill his pet hamster with a... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:13:47 GMT)

Tails of Marin: Learning first aid for your pet may mean its life or death
Relying on emergency medical services to respond to an incident involving a critically injured or ill pet is generally not an option. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:01:20 GMT)

Convert an old shirt or sweater to a pet garment
Let's face it; pet clothes are absolutely NOT a necessity ever, let alone in a tough economy. However, this is a fun, practically free project that will brighten a dreary, winter day, as well as add a little style to your beloved dog or cat. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:15:29 GMT)

Best new pet products
A visit last fall to the H.H. Backer Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show uncovered dozens of new pet products hitting store shelves _ some are designed to indulge Fido; others are all about making your life easier. Buckarooz: Elk and deer antlers that are shed in the wild get recycled as dog chews. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:32:50 GMT)

Pet German shepherd thwarts attack
SWAMPSCOTT and mdash; A woman's pet German shepherd scared off two men: an attacker who pushed his way into a Burpee Road house and another man standing on the sidewalk in front of the victim's home. The 58-year-old woman heard a knock at the door and opened it to find a man. Saying nothing, he pushed his way in and struck her in the face, knocking her unconscious, according to a press release ... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:15:13 GMT)

Lynn Middlebrooks Geter ‘Made’ Son Kill Pet Hamster Over Bad Grades
Meet mum of the year contender Lynn Middlebrooks Geter, who as a punishment for her son getting bad grades forced the 12-year-old to kill his pet hamster with a hammer. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:52:07 GMT)

Got a cute pet? Enter our photo contest
The Bulletin's Pet Pals contest is under way! Enter your pet(s) now. The winner gets great prizes provided by Dancin Woofs and the Humane Society of Central Oregon. The contest is a fundraiser for the Newspapers in Education program that provides free papers to students in Central Oregon classrooms. So show off your pooch (or kitty or horse or gerbil) and help support a good cause. Learn more at ... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:09:58 GMT)

Pet Of The Week: Manhattan
Meet Manhattan, the Pet of the Week. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:21:33 GMT)

'Mine' director adopts post-Katrina animal-adoption debate as her pet project
New Orleans resident Malvin Cavalier poses with his dog Bandit's house in 'Mine/' It all started with a letter. It was from the pet-rescue agency through which filmmaker Geralyn Pezanoski had agreed to temporarily shelter a "Katrina dog," one of... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:25:37 GMT)

Police: Mom forced son to kill his pet hamster
WARM SRPINGS, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested a Georgia woman who they say forced her son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer as punishment for earning a bad grade. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:23:11 GMT)

Pet Safety During a Thunderstorm
The stormy weather means taking extra precaution when it comes to your pet's health. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:08:48 GMT)

Ave Maria town hosts pet fundraiser to benefit Humane Society
AVE MARIA —It was Dewey’s day off, but he still drew a crowd Saturday at the Ave Maria community’s Posh Pets event.People flocked to pet the loveable chocolate lab as he walked around with his owner and trainer, Detective Dan Muhlhahn of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Dewey is a narcotics dog with the agency’s K-9 unit.Dewey wasn’t the only star Saturday at the Posh Pets event at Ave Maria ... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:29:00 GMT)

Pet lovers raise money to help animals in Haiti
LAKE FOREST – Hundreds of people and their pets turned out Saturday for a fundraiser held by a South County veterinarian focused on bringing relief to animals who survived the Haiti earthquake. The two events – a bake sale and pet adoption at... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:29:15 GMT)

Pet leopard, owner to guard their home in disputed Moscow village
Sergei Bobyshev and his pet leopard Cleopatra are set to defend their home in the disputed Moscow rural settlement from being demolished. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:36:17 GMT)

New pet store opens on Blvd.
Devin Harris is no stranger to the pet industry. The Las Vegas, Nev., native and Neosho resident for the past six years has worked in the pet industry for 21 years, and on Friday, he and Chris Wright officially opened Noah’s Ark Pet Store at 1071 S. Neosho Blvd. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:35:05 GMT)

Pet owner extraordinaire
MARJAN Sipsma is a pet owner extraordinaire. She dotes on her five dogs, five cats and a kitten. Not only that, she is totally committed to her paralysed terrier mix, Snoopy. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:57:37 GMT)

Pet owners rejoice: St. Louis area is going to the dogs
St. Louis tourism leaders have begun marketing the area as a pet-friendly travel destination. The Convention and Visitors Commission has launched a new channel on its explorestlouis.com site, pitching the perks of bringing Fido on a St. Louis v... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:33:10 GMT)

Life, some pet stores have no guarantees
Dear Ollie, Do you remember me? I wrote to you last week about adopting my little Maltese puppy from a local pet store. I didn't listen to you when you said that adopting puppies from puppy mills that are marketed in pet stores and open air markets is a bad idea. Not only was Sofi sick and it cost my husband and me hundreds of dollars to make her well, but the guarantee we got from the local pet ... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:04:43 GMT)

Pet adoptions for Jan. 23, 2010
Pet adoptions for this week. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:09:30 GMT)

Ga. mom allegedly forces son to kill pet
WARM SPRINGS, Ga., Jan. 24 (UPI) -- A Georgia mother of four has been held in jail for more than a week for allegedly ordering her son to kill his pet gerbil with a hammer, officials said. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:38:21 GMT)

Man admits feeding kittens to pet dog
A 30-year-old Gisborne man has admitted feeding five live kittens to his pet dog. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:22:13 GMT)

Hazmat team can't find cause of pet deaths in Boise home Sunday
A resident reported that she found two pet rats and a plant next to their cage dead in her home at t (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:35:53 GMT)

Health benefits of pet ownership are many
I was reminded recently that the greatest gifts often come in the most unassuming of packages. About six months ago, we lost a wonderful family member -- a quirky and entertaining cat. Although we missed our beloved pet terribly, we had convinced ourselves that getting another one didn't make sense. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:04:09 GMT)

US Pet Care Market Remains Strong
Building on expert analysis presented in previous editions and other reports in the extensive pet market research collection, this comprehensive and data-rich market report explores every major category of the U.S. pet care services industry as well as important emerging ones. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:19:49 GMT)

Mom Forces Boy to Kill Family Pet
A Georgia mother is due in court Monday morning after being charged with punishing her son for a bad report card by forcing him to kill a family pet. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:02:30 GMT)

Pet Food In The U.S.: Cat Food: Health, Humanization And High Quality Ingredients In An Increasingly Value-Driven ...
The U.S. pet food market has not just survived the spring 2007 recalls but proven its resiliency, with 2007 sales up over previous years and healthy growth continuing through 2008. Yet heightened safety concerns on the part of pet food makers and consumers continue to shape product development and marketing, as well as the choices of pet owners looking for the safest and healthiest products ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:05:00 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Fluffy as a cotton ball, Angus loves to be cuddled. This pet may already have been adopted, but many others animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:40:19 GMT)

SMVI Signs Agreement for Free Discount Pet Prescription Card for PetsPlaces.com
JERICHO, NY--(Marketwire - 01/25/10) - Social Media Ventures, Inc. (Pinksheets: SMVI - News ) is pleased to announce that it is has signed an agreement for a discount drug prescription card, exclusively for pet owners, for the Company's innovative social networking site for pet owners, PetsPlaces.com ( www.PetsPlaces.com ). The discount pet drug card is completely free ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT)

SMVI Signs Agreement for Free Discount Pet Prescription Card for PetsPlaces.com
71% of Dog and Cat Owners Use Pet Meds, According to Packaged Facts; And Americans Will Have Spent $45.4 Billion on Pets in 2009, According to the APPA; That's a 5.1% Increase From 2008, and Nearly Double Pet Spending a Decade Ago (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:33:45 GMT)

Santa brought a pet that died
Santa brought quite a precious hamster to my daughter. "Why would Santa bring me a pet that was going to die right away?" This was the first question and a very good one. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:34:02 GMT)

Mother, children lose pet dog in Mount Holly Springs mobile home fire
A Mount Holly Springs woman and her three young children were unharmed, but they lost their pet beagle in a fire that destroyed their mobile home on Center Street around 9 a.m. this morning. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:42:27 GMT)

Put a photo of your sweetie's pet on a one-of-a-kind Valentine's Gift from Pawfun.com
Sure your sweetheart loves you but chances are they love their pet even more. This Valentines Day, the way to your sweeties heart is to use Pawfuns Design Wizard to create a thoughtful, unique, personalized photo Valentine gift featuring her or his pet. At Pawfun, http://www.pawfun.com/design2/ its easy to create personalized photo tote bags, mouse pads, coffee mugs ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:31:00 GMT)

A ton given away at year's first pet food drive
LAKE FOREST – More than a ton of food was given away Saturday at the first pet food giveaway of the year. "We are prepared to continue our efforts through 2010 if the economy does not improve" said Jim Gardner, who is heading up the food program.... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:38:07 GMT)

Unleashed by PETCO Offers Chula Vista Pet Parents a New Way to Shop for Happy, Healthy Pets
Unleashed by PETCO, a community pet store introduced by leading pet specialty retailer PETCO, invites all locals and San Diegans to join the grand opening activities for its new store in Chula Vista January 29 through January 31. Â The weekend celebration includes; animal adoption events, a pet-friendly ice cream social, opportunities for pets and their parents to meet, free product samples and ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:55:00 GMT)

Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort Opens in San Antonio
Dr. Michael Becker, DVM, opens new 24-hour 22,000-sq. ft. veterinary clinic and pet resort (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:08:00 GMT)

Fireworks warning for pet owners
Pet owners are being urged to ensure their animals are looked after on Australia Day to prevent them becoming stressed during noisy celebrations. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:26:43 GMT)

RSPCA fireworks warning for pet owners
Pet owners are being urged to ensure their animals are looked after on Australia Day to prevent them becoming stressed during noisy celebrations. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:40:48 GMT)

Pit bull attack leaves a family pet dead
A Georgetown family says two roaming pitbulls, from a neighborhood a few miles away, attacked and killed their family pet. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:41:19 GMT)

RSPCA fireworks warning for pet owners
Pet owners are urged to ensure their animals are looked after during Australia Day's noisy celebrations. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:45:10 GMT)

UL to offer "Becoming a Responsible Pet Owner" Class
The UL Lafayette Continuing Education Department will offer a class on Saturday, January 30 from 8 am – 12:30 pm called "Becoming a Responsible Pet Owner: Small & Exotic Animals." (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:07:12 GMT)

Kids get to pet tiger's tail for luck
Tropicana illusionist Dirk Arthur , who works with big cats onstage, took a 10-week-old white Bengal tiger to a Hebrew academy on Monday to let 430 kids pet the cub's tail for luck. Weird, right? (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:31:55 GMT)

Abandoned 'pet' rattlesnake removed from Jersey City basement
An extremely annoyed rattlesnake was removed from a Jersey City house yesterday and the illegal pet was not at all happy about being jostled by animal control officers trying to find it a more appropriate home."I was shocked," said Jersey... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:08:45 GMT)

Company donates pet oxygen masks
The Joliet Fire Department received a donation that will help prevent pets from falling victim to smoke inhalation due to fire. Invisible Fence of Chicagoland donated oxygen recovery masks for pets to the Joliet Fire Department and conducted training sessions with firefighters. Nine recovery kits were donated; each kit contains three pet oxygen masks in small, medium and large sizes."We hope ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:43:22 GMT)

Control Winter Pet Dander with earthbath’s New Waterless Grooming Foam for Dogs
Cold Weather Means Dogs Spend More Time Indoors Increasing Owners Exposure to Allergens Like Pet Dander. earthbath’s Totally Natural Grooming Foam for Dogs Helps Control Dander While Leaving Dogs With Shiny, Supple Coats. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance Enters Group Benefit Arena: Invest in Pets = Invest in Your Employees
SAN ANTONIO----As part of its program to help companies offer low-cost employee benefits, PurinaCare today launched its Group Benefits Department. PurinaCare is now offering employers and associations group discounts for providing their employees and members with a turn-key solution for insuring pets with one of the most trusted names in the pet industry. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:12:00 GMT)

February is Pet Dental Health Month
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It is estimated that 80 percent of people brush their teeth every day, but far fewer pet owners do the same for their pets. Pet Dental Health Month, celebrated every February, teaches pet owners proper dental hygiene is equally as important for their pets. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:17:00 GMT)

Trial set for third man accused in pet goat's death
One of three men who police said stole a man's pet goat and threw it to its death off a 50-foot bridge is expected to stand trial next month. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:37:27 GMT)

Aliso Viejo residents take their furry friends to pet clinic
Aliso Viejo's Family Resource Center and the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center held a pet clinic on Saturday to vaccinate cats and dogs for everything from Bordatella to rabies. There were big dogs and little dogs, young and old dogs – some even... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:38:29 GMT)

Wide variation in calorie content among 'low calorie' pet foods
( Tufts University, Health Sciences ) Dog and cat owners buying weight-control diets for their overweight pets are faced with a confusing two-fold variation in calorie density, recommended intake, and wide range cost of low-calorie pet foods, according to a study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:03:21 GMT)

Pet Talk: Hospice fosters offer dogs, cats a peaceful death
"Hospice fosters" provide end-of-life love and care to terminally ill dogs and cats ditched by their owners. Only a tiny fraction of the nation's shelters have such programs. The meds and care such animals need to stay content and pain-free cost plenty. And there are millions of healthy animals requiring shelters' attention. Moreover, hospice fostering isn't the kind of work every volunteer ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:17:07 GMT)

Wide variation in calorie content among 'low calorie' pet foods
Dog and cat owners buying weight-control diets for their overweight pets are faced with a confusing two-fold variation in calorie density, recommended intake, and wide range cost of low-calorie pet foods, according to a study. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:20:52 GMT)

Calorie Content Among 'Low Calorie' Pet Foods Varies Widely
Range may contribute to confusion among pet owners with obese dogs and catsDog and cat owners buying weight-control diets for their overweight pets are faced with a confusing two-fold variation in calorie density, recommended intake, and wide range cost of low-calorie pet foods, according to a study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.The study, published this month ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:09:32 GMT)

New Pet Campus Will Try To Tackle Overpopulation
A pet facility aimed at tackling animal overpopulation is in the works in Putnam County. The idea is to pull as many resources together as possible. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:30:01 GMT)

Pet Talk: Buddy's painful death brings a demand for justice
In life, Buddy, the shepherd/blue heeler mix, was a beloved pet. In death, he has become a rallying point for outraged pet lovers around the world who are tired of sickos hurting animals. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:37:52 GMT)

Gerbils as a Pet
Learn how to care for the exotic pet gerbil. They are social animals but will fight with each other unless they are from the same family. Pay attention to the type of cage you buy because gerbils are great little scratchers and chewers; and will chew right out of cage. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:51:19 GMT)

Pet of the Week: Higgins, a golden retriever
Pet: Meet Higgins, a 3-year-old, 60-pound golden retriever with a beautiful smile and a perfect personality. Higgins is an awesome dog all around -- friendly, playful, gentle and affectionate. He should do well with children of all ages, and loves going for walks and playing in the snow. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:08:16 GMT)

Pet retailer set for £950m sale
The UK's biggest pet retailer was today set to fall into the hands of private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR). (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:37:05 GMT)

Pet Superstore Chain Sold In £950m Deal
Pets at Home, the UK's pet-care superstore chain, is to be sold to private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) in a reported £955m deal. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:20:32 GMT)

Pet owner in court because he dog would not stop barking is banned . . . from driving
A pet owner has been banned from driving for three weeks – because his dog wouldn't stop barking. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:26:43 GMT)

Pet Ohana
Marcus is part Australian cattle dog and needs a job. He will work for snacks and pats. This pet may already have been adopted, but many others animals are available. Call 356-2218 or visit the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:40:29 GMT)

Pet Pointers: Parrots
Parrots are among the most amazing birds in the world and have been popular pets for centuries. If you have ever thought about having a parrot as a pet there are many things to consider. Today we'll learn more about Parrots in this edition of "Pet Pointers." (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:11:29 GMT)

Chance to get your pet chipped
Responsible pet owners can get their cat or dog microchipped at an RSPCA stand in Oldham town centre on Saturday. ... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:46:16 GMT)

February Is Pet Dental Health Month
It is estimated that 80 percent of people brush their teeth every day, but far fewer pet owners do the same for their pets. Pet Dental Health Month, celebrated every February, teaches pet owners proper dental hygiene is equally as important for their pets. "Most people have no idea that dental health is so important to their pets, and that's why Pet Dental Health Month is such a great idea ... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:20 GMT)

Small pet warning over loose goshawk
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- A missing pet goshawk in Halifax, Nova Scotia, could pose a threat to small cats and dogs, its caretaker warned Wednesday (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:49:12 GMT)

Spend Eternity With Your Pet
UK pet owners making plans to be buried with their furry-tailed companions. Animal - Pets - Arts - Recreation - Adult (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:45:39 GMT)

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