Pet News May 2010

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Greenbelt Pet Expo features doggy dancers
Emmanuel Aguilar, 2, of Hyattsville gets to know Minnie, a 3-year-old Yorkie poo, on Saturday during the ninth-annual Greenbelt pet expo held at the Greenbelt Community Center on Saturday. The free event attracted more than 200 people. (Thu, 13 May 2010 01:44:50 -0700)

Black Inventor Revolutionizes Pet Breeding Industry
Shreveport, LA (BlackNews.com) -- The Pet Anti Breeding System (PABS), an unprecedented invention revolutionizing the pet breeding industry, is the God-inspired invention of Dexter Blanch. (Thu, 13 May 2010 02:29:39 -0700)

Central Garden & Pet Earnings Rise
Central Garden & Pet Company's second-quarter 2010 results beat the Zacks expectations on the heels of higher gross margins and lower operating expenses. (Thu, 13 May 2010 05:20:14 -0700)

Cats, other critters welcome at May 23 pet parade, fest
With a beach theme and a dogged publicity campaign, the second annual La Jolla Pet Parade & Festival on May 23 promises to top the fun and novelty of last year's inaugural event, organizers say. "Last year was a hoot and this year will be even hootier," quipped La Jollan Candy Schumann, volunteer executive director of Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP), a nonprofit animal welfare group benefiting ... (Thu, 13 May 2010 08:12:13 -0700)

Pet event to teach kids about animals
ST. GEORGE Parents and their children are invited to bring their cats or dogs this Saturday to an educational pet festival in Ivins. (Thu, 13 May 2010 08:24:36 -0700)

Indiana funeral director arrested in pet ashes sting
A Henryville funeral director and his son face preliminary felony theft charges for allegedly telling a dog owner that they had cremated the owner's pet and accepting payment for the animal's supposed ashes. (Thu, 13 May 2010 09:00:51 -0700)

Stearns Homestead in Parma will celebrate opening day and pet adoption event this Sunday
Stearns Homestead, 6975 Ridge Road in Parma, will have its Opening Day and Pet Adoption on Sunday until 4 p.m. (Thu, 13 May 2010 10:58:23 -0700)

Path to pet heaven gets pricier
others also read... While its never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet, the cost to properly send your pooch into the doggy afterlife is rising. City council has approved raising cremation fees and disposal services for dogs and other small pets. (Thu, 13 May 2010 12:28:17 -0700)

Experts: pet cremation lacks regulation
Avoiding scam artists in the pet cremation business is a little trickier than you might expect. The industry is relatively new. Read more at www.WISHTV.com (Thu, 13 May 2010 14:35:43 -0700)

Dogs, cats, other critters welcome at May 23 pet parade, fest
With a beach theme and a dogged publicity campaign, the second annual La Jolla Pet Parade & Festival on May 23 promises to top the fun and novelty of last year's inaugural event, organizers say. "Last year was a hoot and this year will be even hootier," quipped La Jollan Candy Schumann, volunteer executive director of Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP), a nonprofit animal welfare group benefiting ... (Thu, 13 May 2010 14:42:13 -0700)

Licence leash on pet owners
New Delhi, May 13: The long-awaited government draft on pet rights is out, spelling out stringent rules for animal and bird owners as well as pet shops but leaving many grey areas as well. (Thu, 13 May 2010 14:56:42 -0700)

Pet medication warning
If you buy flea medicine for your dog or cat, it could end up harming or even killing your pet. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in 2008 more than 40,000 dogs and cats were reported to have had bad reactions to their flea and tick medication. 600 of them died. (Thu, 13 May 2010 16:07:49 -0700)

Hornblower pet day benefits center
Hornblower's 10th annual Pet Day on the Bay is May 15. A "Ten and A Towel" is this year's theme: People pay just $10 per ticket with the donation of a gently used towel or blanket, and dogs board for free with an owner. The towels and blankets will warm orphaned animals at Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, while a portion of each $10 ticket helps fund the center's planned new ... (Thu, 13 May 2010 16:54:15 -0700)

Pet peeves smoothed for Smithville crematorium
Household pets will not include cows or ponies, at least not in an urn on your mantle, according to the conditions of a Certificate of Approval (COA) defining operations for a pet crematorium proposed to be located in Smithvilles Industrial Park. (Thu, 13 May 2010 19:06:22 -0700)

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, Bandits Present Bark in the Park Day
ELGIN - The Chicago Bandits and A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter invite all four-legged friends and their owners to the annual "Bark in the Park" day on Sunday, July 11 when the Bandits host the Akron Racers at 2:05 p.m. at Judson University. (Thu, 13 May 2010 20:16:54 -0700)

State agents seize pet wild bird
The Pennsylvania Game Commission on Thursday morning seized a pet bird from an Elizabethtown woman who had saved it four years earlier after it fell from a nest in her yard.Taking the house finch from the wild and making it a pet violates a state law as well a federal law that protects migratory bir... (Thu, 13 May 2010 20:36:19 -0700)

Shelter seeks to bring awareness to pet overpopulation
The Rowlett Animal Shelter, 4402 Industrial Street, will host an event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday to help raise awareness about the growing problem of pet overpopulation. (Thu, 13 May 2010 22:42:41 -0700)

A pet or just a pig?
Domestic pet ordinance raises question about pot-bellied pigs as pets, By Jennifer Jean Miller (Thu, 13 May 2010 23:43:28 -0700)

Fairy Dogparents to host South Shore Pet Expo
The South Shore Pet Expo will be held Sunday at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. All of the proceeds will go to the Fairy Dogparents, a nonprofit organization that prevents dogs from being surrendered to shelters by providing temporary assistance to pets and their owners. (Fri, 14 May 2010 01:28:39 -0700)

PETAs Lindsay Pollard-Post: Adopting a pet from a shelter is way to go
Dear Editor: According to a recent Associated Press-Petside.com poll, most people plan to get their next animal companion from a shelter instead of a pet store or breeder. (Fri, 14 May 2010 02:31:08 -0700)

Pet food drive being held to help seniors
Pet owners who need help feeding their animals are collecting donations at a pet food drive (Fri, 14 May 2010 03:46:31 -0700)

EXCERPT: 'Feed Your Pet Right'
Marion Nestle, a human nutrition expert, joined forces with Malden C. Nesheim, an animal nutrition expert, to write a research-based guide to the best way to feed pets."Feed Your Pet Right: The Authoritative Guide to Feeding Your Dog or Cat," includes an in-depth analysis of the pet food industry. Marion Nestle - Pet food - Nutrition - Health - Pets (Fri, 14 May 2010 04:29:51 -0700)

Pet crematory gets OK
A Mt. Holly Springs funeral home plans to expand its cremation services to the family pet. (Fri, 14 May 2010 05:18:49 -0700)

Pet crematory gets OK
A Mt. Holly Springs funeral home plans to expand its cremation services to the family pet. (Fri, 14 May 2010 06:07:13 -0700)

Jersey City's pet owners can save on shots, nail clipping and microchipping at Pershing Field next Sunday, May 23
Liberty Humane SocietyCats and dogs, like Dre, will be up for adoption at Jersey City and Liberty Humane Society's Pet Owner's Day at Pershing Field May 23. Free rabies shots, low-cost nail clipping, and microchipping will be available during Jersey... (Fri, 14 May 2010 06:10:46 -0700)

WATCH: Keep Your Pet Healthy
Author Marion Nestle explains how to find the most nutritious food your for pet in 'Feed Your Pet Right.' Marion Nestle - Nutrition - Health - Pet - Animal (Fri, 14 May 2010 07:22:41 -0700)

Pet event to teach kids about animals
ST. GEORGE Parents and their children are invited to bring their cats or dogs this Saturday to an educational pet festival in Ivins. (Fri, 14 May 2010 08:24:32 -0700)

Jersey City Pet Owner's Day at Pershing Field
The Liberty Humane Society and Jersey City are hosting Pet Owner's Day this Sunday at Pershing Field, The Jersey Journal says. (Fri, 14 May 2010 08:50:26 -0700)

Pet Control a Foreign Concept
Somewhere in time, somebody got the brilliant idea to tame an animal as a pet. I cant help wondering how this initially came about. (Fri, 14 May 2010 09:05:15 -0700)

Fact Finder: Pet Vets and the Economy
Fact Finder Report: Pet Vets and the Economy (Fri, 14 May 2010 10:06:31 -0700)

Humane Society to raise awareness of pet adoptions May 8 at Clarinda post office
A 50 year tradition continued on April 30 2010, with the dedication of the U.S. Postal Services latest social awareness stamp: Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet. The sheet of stamps features photographs of five cats and five dogs from an animal shelter in New Milford, CT. With the issuance of these stamps the Postal Service is continuing to raise awareness of important social issues. (Fri, 14 May 2010 12:03:56 -0700)

Ruby is our Pet of the Week
OUR pet of the week is this adorable Shih Tzu Ruby - sent in by Mercury reader Lana Price. (Fri, 14 May 2010 12:08:26 -0700)

Pet Scoop
Here are a couple of pet-related events scheduled this weekend. (Fri, 14 May 2010 22:00:00 -0700)

A pet or just a pig?
Domestic pet ordinance raises question about pot-bellied pigs as pets, By Jennifer Jean Miller (Fri, 14 May 2010 23:42:50 -0700)

Animal lovers open pet store in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has a new pet store.... (Sat, 15 May 2010 01:02:03 -0700)

Pet store celebrates anniversary today
Local pet supply store Leash on Life will host a celebration of four years of being in business from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at its store at 432 Highway 1 W. in Iowa City. (Sat, 15 May 2010 01:35:42 -0700)

Pet Pointers: Dog bites
Each year almost five million people suffer injuries from dog bites, with small children, the elderly and letter carriers being the ones who are most often bitten. Today I have a few tips to keep your family and your letter carrier safe from dog bites in this edition of Pet Pointers. (Sat, 15 May 2010 02:39:44 -0700)

Pet crematory gets OK
A Mt. Holly Springs funeral home plans to expand its cremation services to the family pet. (Sat, 15 May 2010 03:50:50 -0700)

Beth Ostrosky Stern, wife of shock jock Howard Stern , pens book 'Oh My Dog' for pet lovers
The model who tamed shock jock Howard Stern 's bark wants to teach others how to turn a any dog into a loyal pet. Beth Ostrosky Stern, the animal-loving wife of the self-professed King of All Media, proudly pushed her debut book at a Barnes & Noble on the. (Sat, 15 May 2010 03:53:08 -0700)

West Shore Sun Picture Perfect Pet: E.J.
E.J. Owner: He owns us! The Mago family, Avon Breed: 100 percent pure mutttt (yes, four ts), a hint of shepherd/collie Age: 5 human; 35 canine years The name E.J.?: Stands for Emily and Joshua E.J.s pet humans. Occupation:... (Sat, 15 May 2010 06:09:18 -0700)

Try a shelter pet
The pet population is out of control, and I wish people would take just one trip to the shelter and see that these are loving animals and in desperate need of a loving and "fur-ever" home. (Sat, 15 May 2010 09:01:01 -0700)

SUV slams into Gilbert pet grooming salon
GILBERT, Ariz. The owners of a pet grooming store in Gilbert are assessing the damage after an SUV plowed through the building. It is believed a customer accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and her SUV drove into Aardbark Grooming Saturday morning. No one was seriously hurt in the crash. The shop's owner says that if the SUV had struck the building just a bit more to the left ... (Sat, 15 May 2010 17:12:05 -0700)

Ashland Rotary hosts sixth annual Pet Walk for Literacy
ASHLAND - Small dogs, big dogs, dogs of all sizes - and at least one pet skunk - took to the streets of Ashland with their owners to raise money in the sixth annual Dick Canfield Pet Walk for Literacy.The pet walk, sponsored by the Ashland Area Rotary C (Sat, 15 May 2010 21:10:55 -0700)

Pet poisoning investigated in Troy
TROY - Troy police said Friday they are investigating the recent poisoning of a family's pet dog.According to a news release from police, the incident happened on Prospect Street between May 6-7. During this time, someone threw rat poison wrapped inside (Sat, 15 May 2010 21:16:56 -0700)

Bolivar Herald-Free Press presents online pet contest
Is your pet the cutest? Ugliest? Do you dress Fluffy up every year for Halloween or have a fantastic photo of Fido sitting on Santas lap? Bolivar and Polk Countys furry friends are facing off in the areas first-ever best pets contest! (Sat, 15 May 2010 22:13:47 -0700)

A pet or just a pig?
Domestic pet ordinance raises question about pot-bellied pigs as pets, By Jennifer Jean Miller (Sat, 15 May 2010 23:42:30 -0700)

Pet Expo puts spotlight on animal health, welfare
CROWN POINT -- Pet lovers had the chance to find new products and services and become familiar with at 25 different rescue agencies Saturday during the third annual Pet Expo at the Lake County Fairgrounds. For Dave and Amie Richards of Hobart the expo was an opportunity to look for a new dog. Their cat was adopted from the Hobart Humane Society. "I'd love a German shepherd," Dave Richards said ... (Sun, 16 May 2010 02:02:07 -0700)

Pet crematory gets OK
A Mt. Holly Springs funeral home plans to expand its cremation services to the family pet. (Sun, 16 May 2010 03:49:00 -0700)

Grief for a pet a normal reaction
Intense grief over the loss of a pet is normal. Dont believe anyone who says that grieving over the loss of your pet is stupid, childish, overly sentimental or crazy. (Sun, 16 May 2010 05:07:37 -0700)

Commodore PET 65816 CPU Card
Andre Fachat has created a CPU add-in card for Commodore PET machines. "It speeds up your PET to up to 12.5MHz (at least that's the plan for the final stage, but it currently looks good!). The board uses a 65816 CPU that runs at up to 12.5MHz, plus a Xilinx CPLD as logic glue. It includes up to 1MByte fast RAM (run at CPU speed) plus 512k parallel Flash ROM, that can be used as boot ROM". Source ... (Sun, 16 May 2010 05:17:01 -0700)

Lacey: Parma Sun Post 'Picture Perfect Pet'
Lacey is the Parma Sun Post Picture Perfect Pet (Sun, 16 May 2010 08:29:55 -0700)

Pet Tube
The Pet Tube is a new container for pets. Its purpose is to keep pets secure and comfortable and at the same time out of the way of the driver. There have been many instances when pets cause distractions for the drivers who may or may not be their owners. Apart from that the lack [...] (Sun, 16 May 2010 11:08:04 -0700)

Pet tragedy prompts warning
WARNINGS have been repeated for owners to keep dogs on leads after a pet fell 150ft to its death at Freshwater. (Mon, 17 May 2010 06:26:04 -0700)

Have a pet? Medication linked to burns, seizures, death
The medication is meant to protect, but many pet owners have complained about severe reactions. (Mon, 17 May 2010 06:38:01 -0700)

BISSELL Unleashes Winners in Third Annual Most Valuable Pet (MVP) Photo Contest
Company's commitment to America's pet community continues read more (Mon, 17 May 2010 07:53:16 -0700)

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! set for May 22 in Saluda
The Middlesex County Animal Shelter and Saluda Post Office will host Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! on Saturday, May 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the post office. (Mon, 17 May 2010 09:39:40 -0700)

Barto man admits to robbing Upper Hanover pet store at gunpoint
NORRISTOWN A Berks County man has admitted to robbing an Upper Hanover pet store at gunpoint and placing a store clerk in fear of serious bodily injury. (Mon, 17 May 2010 11:35:22 -0700)

Family in shock after beloved pet found dead
A TAMWORTH family is mourning the loss of their pet cat and are worried its death may have been deliberate. (Mon, 17 May 2010 12:46:45 -0700)

La Grange Pet Parade, Carnival kick off summer fun
The fun starts June 4 when the La Grange Business Association kicks off the Ahhh! La Grange Weekend and carnival, including the 64th Annual Pet Parade. (Mon, 17 May 2010 12:52:46 -0700)

Eastman to decide PET units fate this year, mulls additional Tritan sites
Continuing difficulties in the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market and the rapid rise of its next-generation copolyester have prompted chemical and plastics manufacturer Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, TN) to reassess its portfolio, with the previously announced strategic review of its PET unit to be concluded this summer. read more (Mon, 17 May 2010 13:17:01 -0700)

Using Recycled PET Saves Energy and Generates Less Greenhouse Gas
SONOMA, Calif.----The National Association for PET Container Resources announced today the release of a new study that provides life cycle inventory data for recycled polyethylene terephthalate and high density polyethylene plastic resins. (Mon, 17 May 2010 13:19:00 -0700)

Obama 2009 income includes $1,600 pet dog, Bo
President Barack Obama raked in millions of dollars in book royalties in 2009 and got and one very special $1,600 gift his pet dog, Bo. (Mon, 17 May 2010 13:28:37 -0700)

Redlands Chamber of Commerce presents the Million $$ Mutt Mansion & Pet Expo
Redlands Chamber of Commerce presents the Million $$ Mutt Mansion & Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5 at Sylvan Park (Between Citrus and Colton avenues). (Mon, 17 May 2010 13:41:10 -0700)

Obama 2009 income includes $1,600 pet dog, Bo
Obama 2009 income includes $1,600 pet dog, BoObama 2009 income includes $1,600 pet dog, Bo (Mon, 17 May 2010 14:50:09 -0700)

Oldfield Sports Club hosts pet adoption fair
Oldfield Club will hold a Pet Adoption Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oldfield Sports C (Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:09 -0700)

Obama 2009 income includes $1,600 pet dog, Bo
President Barack Obama raked in millions of dollars in book royalties in 2009 and got one very special $1,600 gift his pet dog, Bo. (Mon, 17 May 2010 16:54:47 -0700)

Pet of the Week 5/13/10
PET OF THE WEEK - KTEN News Today featured two loveable animals up for adoption in Texoma this week - a Chihuahua in Denison, and a lab in Ardmore. A white and brown Chihuahua is one of the latest animals (Mon, 17 May 2010 16:57:52 -0700)

Pet dogs missing from Kearns mobile home fire
KEARNS Three pet dogs are missing after a fire ravaged a mobile home at Shadow Ridge Estates and spread to another on... (Mon, 17 May 2010 17:06:20 -0700)

Combined probes in PET scan reveal immune system cell function
A commonly used probe for PET scanning and a new probe developed by researchers at UCLA reveal different functions in diverse cells of the immune system, providing a much clearer picture of an immune response in action. (Mon, 17 May 2010 18:01:21 -0700)

Pet dogs missing in Kearns mobile home fire
KEARNS Two pet poodles apparently escaped a mobile home that was destroyed by a fire at Shadow Ridge Estates on... (Mon, 17 May 2010 18:05:24 -0700)

Tamworth family in shock after beloved pet found dead
A TAMWORTH family is mourning the loss of their pet cat and are worried its death may have been deliberate. (Mon, 17 May 2010 18:45:14 -0700)

A pet or just a pig?
Domestic pet ordinance raises question about pot-bellied pigs as pets, By Jennifer Jean Miller (Mon, 17 May 2010 23:42:34 -0700)

Tiffany Gee Lewis on MormonTimes.com: We're not a pet family really
On MormonTimes.com: We're really not pet people. Really. But the universe seems to have combined against us, because every... (Tue, 18 May 2010 00:01:53 -0700)

John Travolta's pet dogs killed in airport accident
Melbourne, May 18 : Actor John Travolta's two pet dogs have been killed in an accident at Bangor International Airport. (Tue, 18 May 2010 04:17:27 -0700)

Study quantifies benefits of recycled PET and HDPE
Conducted by Franklin Associates and sponsored by several trade bodies and industry groups, the study measured the environmental footprint needed to collect postconsumer PET and HDPE packaging, sort and separate the material, and reprocess it into recycled resin. (Tue, 18 May 2010 05:35:27 -0700)

PET scanning probes reveal different cell function within the immune system
( University of California - Los Angeles ) A commonly used probe for positron emission tomography (PET) scanning and a new probe developed by researchers at UCLA reveal different functions in diverse cells of the immune system, providing a noninvasive and much clearer picture of an immune response in action. (Tue, 18 May 2010 05:55:54 -0700)

Obama 2009 income includes $1,600 pet dog, Bo
President Barack Obama raked in millions of dollars in book royalties in 2009 and got one very special $1,600 gift -- his pet dog, Bo. (Tue, 18 May 2010 06:12:06 -0700)

Hair salons, pet grooming shops saving clippings to fight oil spill
From the floors of numerous hair salons and pet grooming shops around Henderson, another possible tool in the arsenal against the ever-growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is being swept. (Tue, 18 May 2010 09:31:59 -0700)

PET scanning probes reveal different cell function within the immune system
A commonly used probe for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning and a new probe developed by researchers at UCLA reveal different functions in diverse cells of the immune system, providing a non-invasive and much clearer picture of an immune response in action. (Tue, 18 May 2010 09:32:43 -0700)

Could A Flea & Tick Product Put Your Pet At Risk?
The EPA is investigating complaints about a popular spot-on treatment that some pet owners say is causing horrible reactions. (Tue, 18 May 2010 10:12:45 -0700)

Could A Flea & Tick Product Put Your Pet At Risk?
Watch John Matarese's full report Monday starting at 6 p.m. CINCINNATI -- Some popular pet medications may be causing side effects such as seizures, tremors even death. (Tue, 18 May 2010 10:24:27 -0700)

Adoptable Pet of the Week 5/18
Find this pet at the Animal Protective Foundation (Tue, 18 May 2010 10:37:31 -0700)

Hart Humane Society to sponsor Pet Adoption Day
The Hart County Humane Society is having a pet adoption day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Royston, Ga. The event will be hosted by Critters Pet Supply and Grooming Shop, 1105 E. Main St., in front of the BiLo Shopping Center. (Tue, 18 May 2010 11:46:00 -0700)

Daily for Tuesday May 18: Dr. Pol on TV, Pet of the Week, and Mark looks at reader reaction to Friday's deadly car ...
Dr. Pol is shooting a pilot episode for a television show, a cat is Pet of the Week, and Online Editor Mark Ranzenberger looks at reader reaction to Friday's car accident that killed Mt. Pleasant High School student Carolynn Cosan. (Tue, 18 May 2010 11:58:43 -0700)

PET Scanning Probes Reveal Different Cell Function Within The Immune System
Technique provides great insight into immune responseA commonly used probe for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning and a new probe developed by researchers at UCLA reveal different functions in diverse cells of the immune system, providing a non-invasive and much clearer picture of an immune response in action.The probes, the commonly used FDG that measures cellular glucose metabolism ... (Tue, 18 May 2010 13:17:49 -0700)

Pet Talk: Today it's Tag Talk, because your pet needs one
Double-check the contact info your pets are wearing, and race to the pet store or vet and get updated ID if necessary (Tue, 18 May 2010 14:06:34 -0700)

Pocket Pet Taking Over
They are the trendiest pet on the market but you have to be careful because they bite and they like to jump! Valerie Calhoun looks at why the bug eyed sugar gliders are all the rage! Wednesday at 9pm! (Tue, 18 May 2010 20:04:19 -0700)

Pet owners warn of medication dangers
Thousands of pet owners are now calling into question a popular product after their pets suffered tremors, seizures and even death. (Tue, 18 May 2010 20:42:07 -0700)

A pet or just a pig?
Domestic pet ordinance raises question about pot-bellied pigs as pets, By Jennifer Jean Miller (Tue, 18 May 2010 23:44:13 -0700)

John Travolta's new heartache after the deaths of two of his pet dogs in a freak accident
John Travolta has suffered fresh heartache after the deaths of two of his pet dogs in a freak accident. (Wed, 19 May 2010 01:02:16 -0700)

Dog owner left pet untreated
A PET owner has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after admitting failing to take a dog with a skin infection to the vets. (Wed, 19 May 2010 01:36:47 -0700)

Pet Pointers: Brittany spaniels
Is your family thinking about adopting a new family member? A handsome, loyal companion with a good personality and sense of humor, then consider an American Brittany spaniel. Today we'll learn more about this affable breed in this edition of Pet Pointers. (Wed, 19 May 2010 02:24:52 -0700)

Neighbour accused of shooting pet dog
Boundaries, deer and a dog on the loose are behind a neighbour dispute that led to one criminally charged with shooting the other's pet, says the animal's owner. She made it to the front steps of the house," said Fred Partridge, describing the dying moments of his 2 1/2-year-old mixed breed named [...] (Wed, 19 May 2010 05:11:32 -0700)

Traveler's Aide: Search for pet-friendly hotel frustrates family with Fido
Some 29 million Americans travel with their pets every year, but finding pet-friendly accommodations isn't always a walk in the park. (Wed, 19 May 2010 06:07:38 -0700)

Chicago Fire Department gets pet oxygen masks
More than 235 pet oxygen masks have been donated to the Chicago Fire Department--enough to outfit every city fire truck and rescue unit. The donation is the largest to date by Invisible Fence Brand, which over the last three years has outfitted fire departments in Cleveland, Memphis, Toronto and dozens of smaller cities, including 31 area suburbs and fire protection districts, according to the ... (Wed, 19 May 2010 07:45:05 -0700)

Octomom Unveils Pet Birth Control Banner In Calif.
Octomom Unveils PETA Banner Promoting Pet Neutering As Paparazzi Cheer Her On (Wed, 19 May 2010 08:35:13 -0700)

Pethealth Announces That Catrina Skepper, Former Model and Now Spokesperson for Pet Protect, is on the Cover of 'The ...
Pethealth Inc. ("Pethealth" or the "Company") (TSX: PTZ), is pleased to announce that Catrina Skepper, the Company's spokesperson for Pet Protect Limited, its U.K. pet insurance company, is featured on the cover of the May 18th edition of The Lady. The feature article provides never before released details on Catrina's life as a leading model and television presenter and her life now as a wife ... (Wed, 19 May 2010 08:38:17 -0700)

Chicago Fire Department gets pet oxygen masks
To date, kits have saved the lives of 19 pets in fires More than 235 pet oxygen masks have been donated to the Chicago Fire Department. (Wed, 19 May 2010 10:42:38 -0700)

Octomom unveils pet birth control banner
Octuplets is unveiling a banner outside her California home advocating pet birth control. (Wed, 19 May 2010 11:13:04 -0700)

Dog groomer sends pet hair to fight oil spill
A northern Ontario pet groomer is donating all the shop's cut dog hair to create mats to help soak up the oil in the Gulf Coast. (Wed, 19 May 2010 12:39:47 -0700)

Pet DNA Calls Out Poop-Scoop Offenders
As a dog lover, owner and advocate, I can let a lot slide when it comes to dogs behaving badly. But badly behaving owners: theyre another story. One of my BIGGEST pet peeves is when dog owners dont clean up ... (Wed, 19 May 2010 12:57:07 -0700)

Months after roof collapse, pet store reopens
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -- After a roof collapse last January, a Sioux City pet store has reopened. The Petsmart in Lakeport Commons reopened their doors yesterday after months of repairing and restoring. The (Wed, 19 May 2010 15:39:53 -0700)

Octomum paid for pet birth control
Octuplets is unveiling a banner outside her California home advocating pet birth control. (Wed, 19 May 2010 15:59:07 -0700)

Crest Lake Park Site of Pet Fair Saturday
Loving Care Pet Fair will be held Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Crest Lake Park in Clearwater. There will be lots of vendors, mounted police, and K9 Police Unit demonstrations, live entertainment, artwork, and raffle prizes provided by Sea World. (Wed, 19 May 2010 16:23:41 -0700)

Local salons, pet groomers send hair to help with oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
Hair salons and pet grooming facilities across the nation have been collecting hair clippings to send to the Gulf of Mexico to help absorb oil from the hazardous tank explosion that occurred April 20. Bloomington is no exception.After receiving the hair, volunteers stuff it into nylon stockings, which are then tied together to make brooms that surround and contain sections of the gulf while ... (Wed, 19 May 2010 17:37:01 -0700)

Octomom unveils pet birth control banner
Octuplets is unveiling a banner outside her California home advocating pet birth control. (Thu, 20 May 2010 16:29:10 -0700)

Plastics packaging: High-end pet food gets premium package
To ensure its premium PetBalance Medica pet food catches the eye of dog and cat owners, pet food supplier MultiFit-Tiernahrungs GmbH tuned to a stand-up pouch-like plastics package converted by Mondi with a recloseable slider from Pactiv . MultiFit is a subsidiary of Fressnapf, Europe's largest specialty chain for pet food and accessories. read more (Fri, 21 May 2010 01:53:51 -0700)

Sioux City pet store repaired after roof collapse
A Sioux City pet store where dozens of animals were evacuated after a roof collapse in January has reopened. (Fri, 21 May 2010 02:19:13 -0700)

GMA keeps pet lizard to battle climate change
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has a queer way of helping save the environment. Arroyo, congresswoman-elect of Pampanga, keeps a friendly gecko lizard pet in her Lubao house, her unconventional way of adapting to the threatening impact of climate change. Citing the Philippines as a climate-taker rather than a climate-maker, Ms. Arroyo promoted Friday that taking care of gecko lizards could ... (Fri, 21 May 2010 03:00:57 -0700)

Posh turns pet's toenails pink!
London, May 21 : Former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham has turned her British bulldog Coco's nails pink by putting nail caps on them to stop the pet from getting its sharp claws stuck. (Fri, 21 May 2010 03:03:23 -0700)

Pet Store Chain Changes Name to Open in Haddonfield
After changing it's name at the request of a small Camden County, NJ town, a new pet boutique franchise has been unleashed in Haddonfield. (Fri, 21 May 2010 03:12:41 -0700)

Second pet fair funraiser set for Saturday
Supporters of the Sherwood Animal Shelter are hoping for good weather as Saturday has been chosen as the rain date for the second-annual pet fair and fun-raiser. (Fri, 21 May 2010 03:21:39 -0700)

Wilex's study demonstrates PET/CT with Redectane improves diagnosis in comparison to CT alone
Wilex AG announced the final results of the pivotal phase-III registration trial Redect have been received. The results of the study demonstrate that PET/CT with Redectane lead to a significantly improved diagnosis in comparison to CT alone. (Fri, 21 May 2010 04:50:13 -0700)

Pet of the Week: Panthro
Panthro, a 6-week-old kitten, is this week's Pet of the Week. (Fri, 21 May 2010 05:18:45 -0700)

Pet Welfare offers safe harbor for furry friends
Pet Welfare offers safe harbor for furry friends - The toy left behind brought no joy, the frigid 20- (Fri, 21 May 2010 07:45:49 -0700)

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK: Pet Adoptapalooza is Saturday
The first pet adoptapalooza is set for tomorrow in Washington Square Park. (Fri, 21 May 2010 08:19:29 -0700)

Pet of the Week: Chase
Chase Emmons is this week's Pet of the Week in the Tri-Town Transcript. (Fri, 21 May 2010 11:02:48 -0700)

Caring for sick pet could benefit your health
Taking care of a sick pet can have a positive effect on the owner's health, new research suggests. (Fri, 21 May 2010 11:28:31 -0700)

Rawhide Rescue holds pet adoption event on May 22
Rawhide Rescue will hold a pet adoption event at the PetSmart store located in Bridgewater Promenade (across from the Costco store) on Saturday, May 22 between 11 and 3 pm. (Fri, 21 May 2010 13:17:39 -0700)

Pet businesses chip in to help rebuild Berkeley shelter gutted by fire
Pet-related businesses around the Bay Area are stepping up to raise funds to assist the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society following a fire that gutted the shelter Thursday. (Fri, 21 May 2010 14:51:14 -0700)

Pit Bull Attack Claims Family Pet
A horrifying pitbull attack in Etobicoke has left a beloved pet dead. (Fri, 21 May 2010 16:01:50 -0700)

Muskegon Pet Pantry Fundraiser
Workers spend 48 hours straight trying to raise money. They help pet owners at the time when they need it the most. (Fri, 21 May 2010 20:24:37 -0700)

Altura business offers pet cremation service
An Altura, Minn., man is performing pet cremations on his ruralproperty. (Fri, 21 May 2010 20:58:20 -0700)

Not a dog or cat family? You can still pick a pet
If your child's incessant pleading for a pet has finally won you over - or worn you out - it's time to think practically about what kind of critter to bring home. If dogs and cats are out - because of allergies, expense, time commitment, destructive potential, housing restrictions, etc. - don't despair. Victoria Bruggeman of Hartford had guinea pigs and gerbils when she was a kid. (Sat, 22 May 2010 00:01:51 -0700)

Pet Pointers: Adopting a Brittany spaniel
Each year millions of dogs are surrendered to shelters and rescue groups with 25 percent of these animals being purebreds. Like many other breeds there is an organization dedicated to helping find forever homes for Brittany spaniels, today we'll learn more in this edition of Pet Pointers. (Sat, 22 May 2010 02:11:34 -0700)

Pet CPR
Pet owners will soon have the chance to learn first aid and CPR for their dogs and cats. (Sat, 22 May 2010 03:36:31 -0700)

'Most Adorable Pet Contest' benefits Antietam Humane Society
Homeless animals at Antietam Humane Society will benefit from The Record Heralds first Most Adorable Pet Contest. Entries for the contest will be accepted from Monday, May 24, to Friday, June 11. (Sat, 22 May 2010 05:11:34 -0700)

Sun Post-Herald Picture Perfect Pet:
BEAU Owner: Beth and Jim Pence, Lakewood Age: 2 years Breed: Spaniel mix Occupation: Registered therapy dog and all-around great pet Dines on: Science Diet and all treats provided by people he visits Favorite pastime: Nice walks around the neighborhood,... (Sat, 22 May 2010 06:09:30 -0700)

Pet of the Week 5/22/10
The Valley Humane Societys featured pet this week is Samson, a 5-month-old male shepherd-mix. The societys 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 societys Web site: www.vhs.petfinder.com. The city of Casa Grande/Animal Care & Adoption Center ... (Sat, 22 May 2010 12:41:17 -0700)

Winona County grants Altura man a pet-cremation permit
ALTURA Winona County authorities will allow an Altura man to perform pet cremations on his rural property. (Sat, 22 May 2010 19:08:57 -0700)

Funeral director faces questions over human, pet remains
HENRYVILLE, Ind. A funeral home owner who appeared on the reality TV family show Wife Swap five years ago is behind bars today over gruesome questions about human and pet remains. (Sun, 23 May 2010 01:04:52 -0700)

Pet food pantry aims to help families in need
Kylie Shafferkoetter (left) and Sandy Lynn are organizing a food pantry that specializes in pet food, to assist people in need with feeding and caring for their pets. (Sun, 23 May 2010 01:32:42 -0700)

Pet Parade: A dog owners' nightmare
By AL SWANSON CHICAGO, May 23 (UPI) -- Your dog biting a child is a nightmare scenario for pet owners, especially if it is one of the so-called bully breeds: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers or bulldogs. (Sun, 23 May 2010 01:33:27 -0700)

Pets receive proper burials at Memory Park Pet Cemetery
TUPELO Although he thought it was a little weird to have a cemetery just for pets, over the years Elzie Johnson has come to understand that the word pet is much different from animal. (Sun, 23 May 2010 03:21:43 -0700)

Hundreds of pet loving locals come out to first-ever Adoptapalooza at Washington Square Park
Hundreds of pet lovers milled around Washington Square Park Saturday looking to bring home a bundle of furry joy at a pet-adoption event. (Sun, 23 May 2010 03:48:00 -0700)

Fire Torches Pet Shop
Fire burned a pet shop overnight in the city's Tacony section. (Sun, 23 May 2010 05:11:21 -0700)

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