Beyond puppy love: Old animal care is a pet project

There are things you can do to keep your older pets healthy. And it starts with the scale. "It's detrimental to your animals' health to have them overweight

County shelter offers pet services today

The county is offering a one-stop shop to get low-cost
rabies vaccinations, licenses and microchip identification for pets today

Pet News in Hong Kong october 2008 By portraitxpress

A number of pet related news issues this week in Hong Kong…. First, there is a probe into an illegal dog slaughter house in Hong Kong. Some dogs, some knikes, and some bones, and other items were found this week in a flat
near Tseung ...

LA County settles over pet shelter kill policy

Animal advocates have reached an agreement with county animal control officials that requires shelters to extend the hold policy for cats and dogs

Pets: Pete Answers Questions

Our pet guru, veterinary surgeon Pete Wedderburn, answers your queries

2008 All Pet Festival NewHampshire.com -

The All Pet Festival, a trade show put on by pet lovers for pet lovers, is two days of fun, education and entertainment. See lovable pets of all varieties

Adoptions Going On In Downtown Tampa Tampa Tribune -

Hillsborough County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay are
sponsoring the Pets in the Park adoption event.

Pet hates abound in the warm weather Coff's Coast Advocate - Australia

Last week, the clinic treated four pets for snakebite, with one dog dying after it was bitten by a brown snake, while paralysis tick cases were coming in too

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Stories

Here’sa quick excerpt A woman I knew once had her two cats put down simply because she was moving into an apartment that didn’t allow pets.

Pet owners fear amendment will mean dog-gone days in city parks

A bylaw that would limit dog owners' ability to take their pets into public areas is upsetting some Fredericton residents.

Disaster Preparedness: An Ongoing Series of Tips for Pet Owners

The earthquake motivated me to get more prepared, so here is the first of a series of suggestions to aid the safe keeping of pets during a natural disaster.

Pets getting priority this time as city empties for Gustav

Miller was told that she would be able to claim her pet at the shelter in Shreveport.

The Animals Need You after Hurricane Gustav Seattle Post Intelligencer -

On Thursday, we received a frantic call from a woman in Mississippi asking us where she could take her pet because she had to evacuate.

Chemicals in pet food can lead to bad behaviour, says top vet Independent -

Millions of animal lovers are putting the health of their pets at risk by feeding them brand pet foods that are packed with additives.

Mobile pet shelters MyFox Gulf Coast -

They're looking for shelter not only for themselves, but their pets as well. "You've got to find someplace to go don't you? Are you right in New Orleans ?

Locals barking mad over pet cemeteries The Daily Yomiuri -

As the number of pet cemeteries and crematories in the country continues to rapidly increase, so do problems involving such facilities.

Pet-food recall leads to 6000 claims and counting USA Today -

Almost 6000 claims have been filed in a class-action settlement stemming from last year's massive pet-food recall.

RNL Bio, Completed the World's First Commercial Pet Dog Cloning PR Web (press release) -

Also from last May, RNL has operated a successful banking system for the preservation of fat stem cells for pets and it plans to start offering banking ...

Dogs Go For Gold In Pet Olympics Sky News -

With the Beijing Olympics constantly making the headlines, pets in Hong Kong are now competing for medals of their own.

Parma Fire shows off new pet oxygen masks WKYC-TV -

PARMA -- Pets can be like members of the family for many. Now, Parma's Fire
Department has acquired new pet oxygen masks to help rescue animals during
fires

Help your pet beat the heat Daily Citizen -

Here are a few tips to help your pet beat the heat and deal with summer’s
problems: • Keep fresh water available at all times.

Pet Telethon set for Aug. 2

The Valley's only Pet Telethon to help tens of thousands of animals at the Arizona Humane Society is set for Aug.

Animal Radio(R) Experts Featured on DogTime.com MarketWatch -

The show will include interviews with pet experts, volunteers and industry
luminaries. "Animal Radio(R) is excited to work with an industry leader
like ...

Advice for Pet Owners Washington Post -

Please join us again Wednesday, August 6 at 11 am ET for a discussion on
pet care with the Animal Doctor Michael W. Fox.

Saudi religious police ban pet cats and dogs

Othman said that the commission has instructed its offices in the capital
to tell pet shops "to stop selling cats and dogs".

Dog Owners Unaware That Their Pet May be Suffering

If more dog owners are aware of the disease and the signs to look out for
in their pet, heart failure could be detected and treated at an earlier
stage

Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers

Brooke Grove is now among a growing number of assisted-living facilities
that are actively encouraging seniors to bring along their well-behaved
pets

Funeral home for pets opens in Orchard Park Buffalo News -

Joseph and Mona Wales pose in the
viewing room of their new Pet Heaven Funeral Home in Orchard Park.

Pet Pic of the Day: Kitsune Loves His Treats!

TeamSugar user wakeupandora must be holding a super tasty yum in her hand, 'cause Kitsune is definitely pleased with what he sees! How she snapped that piccy just in time to capture Kitsune's tongue fly over his nose I'll never know.

Doggie Tuna Casserole . . . It's What's for Dinner

There comes a time, most often when I'm ready to cook my dinner, when North magically appears in the kitchen. Although I've got pretty good immunity against his puppy-dog eyes, I know he wishes I was baking him up a doggie treat!

Doggie Dilemma: When the Baby Edges Out a Beloved Pet Wall Street Journal Blogs -

Some new parents we know have gone a step further: They’ve given away
their pets because they were too aggressive with the babies

NS’s own PET scanner The Chronicle Herald.ca -

ONE of the most powerful medical imaging tools in the world – positron
emission tomography, or PET – is now available to test

Pet-Friendly Hotels Leave No Paw Unpampered TheStreet.com - USA

Some 29 million, or 14%, of US adults brought the family pet with them on
at least one trip in the past three years

I love my lethal pet The Gazette (Montreal) - Quebec,Canada

Whatever the case, someone's pet escaped. Should it be legal to own exotic,
potentially lethal pets like pythons?

Who's Buying Pet Food, Supplies and Medicine and Veterinary Services?

Who's buying pet food, supplies and medicine, veterinary services, etc.

Reader Q & A: The Itchy Dog

I got an e-mail from a reader about her itchy dog. Knowing she is not alone, I thought I would share it with all of you. Many dogs have allergies

Two Kittens Picture Gallery

If you are thinking about getting a kitten, you should know that two kittens are better than one, for 10 good reasons. Enjoy these photos submitted by readers

McCain tops Obama among pet owners Los Angeles Times -

Yahoo News poll found pet owners favor McCain over
Obama 42% to 37%, with dog owners particularly in McCain's corner.

Pets need donations due to floods

The following items have been requested by BCHS and MCHS, and can be
dropped off at any Pet Supplies Plus location, or at Animal Care and
Control

Pet policies should be fair to landlords, tenants alike San Francisco Chronicle -

Q: I work for the Humane Society and was wondering about the rights of
tenants to have pets in their rental units, who we frequently receive calls from.

Firm offers online missing pet alerts San Mateo Daily News -

Next time Fido goes missing, a
Web-based company can quickly notify concerned pet owners within a 5-mile
radius. ..

What Happened on PetSugar This Week? (6/8-6/13)

This week on PetSugar, we talked about your pets' fear of vacuums, got you to spill if you could date someone who didn't love your furry baby as much as you, and gave a shoutout to all those pet dads out there! Father's Day is tomorrow, so don't forget to call, or take him out for a pet-astic picnic in the park!

Online Sale Alert! Pottery Barn Twill Round Dog Bed

If you're trying to add a pop of color to your place with accent pillows of pink and green, let your furry friend get in on the decorating action, too!

To the Rescue: Clean Out That Toy Box

Whenever I'm ready to move, doing some Spring cleaning, or just can't take the number of toys North has cluttering up the house, I play a fun game with him. Well, it's fun for me anyway.

Paying up for pet protection NEWS.com.au -

These can include sessions with a certified animal behaviourist for dogs
suffering from emotional or mental disorders

Don't forget about your pet in the car Los Angeles Times -

With summer coming, pet owners are being reminded that it is not only
stupid and cruel to leave a pet in a locked car, it's also illegal.

Union urged to pay dental care, eye care, day care ... pet care? AFP -

A Canadian teachers' union was pressed Thursday to treat
cats and dogs as dependants, and to pay for their members' pet care

Pet cause: new Bpt. shelter to open Connecticut Post -

The new facility will house 80 dogs and 52 cats in relative luxury — at
least when compared to the accommodations at an animal shelter.

Hotel Chains Open Their Doors to Dogs KREN CW 27 TV -

With few exceptions, nearly the entire Ritz Carlton chain allows dogs. Just
be sure to check the pet policy at your particular destination.

Animal Radio seattlepi.com Buzzworthy -

Although a large part of the programming is about dogs and cats other
animals included. That's a numbers game - there are 130 million pet dogs
and cats.

Advice for Pet Owners Washington Post -

So the Frontline will get rid of the ticks before they can transmit disease
to your pet. Arlington, Va: So, what is the scoop on grapes and dogs ?

Feed The Birds... But Not White Bread!

I remember going to ponds and lakes near my hometown with a bag of bread in one hand and my mom gripping the other. We were going to feed the ducks our leftover stale bread, a common practice back in the day. But a new study suggests that feeding the birds your bread may not be helping them stay as healthy as we once thought

Quick Training Tip: Hand Touch

Even though many of us choose to keep our pets elsewhere during house parties, I think a friendly pup adds a special something to any bash. It's very important to have a well-trained pup in these settings . . . tons of new people, food, and noise can detract those good manners.

Groomer Has It: Do You Agree With This Week's Decision?

For this week's episode "Chow Time," the remaining groomers got two basic tips: judges would evaluate how they handled the Chow Chow's temperament and how they adhered to the breed's standard.

Dog Bite Prevention Week KOIN.com -

This is National Dog Bite Prevention Week - a time when pet owners are
asked to learn about biting dogs, how to prevent it.

Derailment Pet Evacuation The Daily Advertiser -

50 dogs and 2 cats from the Woofs 'n Whiskers Boarding and Day Care
facility needed to be relocated.

Trained dogs offer sniff of a chance for quake survivors Xinhua -

Some families have cut the rations of their pet dogs to supply the
professionals. The canine efforts are certainly being recognized and
appreciated. ...

Now, a beer brewed especially for dogs! Economic Times -

Dog Beer, or DB, was designed by Sydney pet supplies store owner Elise
Schumacher after she observed her own dogs, named Louis and Vuitton, ...

Pet sterilization laws raise health concerns MSNBC -

Still, some oppose the mandatory spay/neuter surgery for both cats and dogs
based on the grounds that pet owners may not be able to afford the surgery
if ...

California's upscale malls offer real treats for dogs Chicago Tribune -

"Dogs have become the new kids," said Kathy Jones, manager of Muttropolis,
a high-end pet store that's the focal point of Fashion Island's
dog-friendly ...

Fire departments to be equipped with oxygen masks to rescue pets Stamford Advocate -

By Wynne Parry Tony Olive, a captain at Turn of River Fire Department and a
fire marshal with Long Ridge Fire Company, has received six kits containing
the ...

County Seeks More Shelters Fit For Pets Tampa Tribune -

As another hurricane season looms, Hillsborough
County needs to do more to provide shelter for people and their pets, ...

Tips for finding lost pets Joliet Herald News -

By DAWN AULET daulet@scn1.com The Henry family lives on 18 acres in
Sheridan, and their dog Dakota loved to roam that land. He never left the
property until ...

Meetings with a Mutt? More Pets Sharing Office Space News Channel 8 -

More than 63 percent of American households own a pet today, which equates
to 71.1 million homes and a whopping 382.2 million pets, according to a
recent ...

Pets and Disaster: Be Prepared News Channel 8 -

Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they
depend on us for their safety and well-being. Here's how you can be
prepared to ...

Perfect Pets Times Online -

We are clearly a nation in love with our pets, but the same charity
recently revealed the number of pets being abandoned by owners in the UK
has grown by ...

ASHTON KUTCHER goes to the bathroom every morning with his pets Bosh -

DEMI MOORE’s hubby, 30, said: “I pee with the dogs. They’re marking
their territory and I’m marking mine.” “Demi’s not happy about it
but I’ve 13 women in ...

Start early to find help for pets Attleboro Sun Chronicle -

With foreclosures on
the rise, more and more pets are being brought to shelters when their
masters and ...

CHILE-VOLCANO PETS. Activists want pets rescued from volcano PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) -

SANTIAGO, Chile_ Help is on the way for hundreds of household pets left
behind in the wake of a volcano eruption in southern Chile, an animal
welfare group ...

There are dog people and there are cat people, or so the ... Baltimore Sun -

These people often think they relate to their pets because they share
similar personalities." Surveys and interviews of 266 college-age pet
guardians found ...

Pets that need homes Aurora Beacon News -

Elvis was a stray that was picked up wandering in the Yorkville area. He
looks to be around 1 to 2 years old and is full of energy. ...

Pets are my best friends Kuwait Times -

These are old memories now, what is left now is the soft feeling and
calmness I had in my soul whenever I used spend time with my beloved pets.

Pets of the Week Murfreesboro Post -

Top left is a male white and black Pit Bull and mix. He is three months old
and in kennel D20. Next to him is another Pit Bull mix male brown and
black. ...

Pets pay as household costs soar Advertiser Adelaide -

PETS are now paying the price of soaring household costs with a surge in
the number of dogs and cats being abandoned at animal shelters. Many pets
are given ...

Air Canada no longer consigning pets to cargo Canada.com -

Pets travelling on Air Canada are being bumped up from cargo to
checked baggage starting Sunday as the window closes to appeal a tribunal
ruling ...

Help Pets Fleeing Violence Pethealthcare -

As the RSPCA's PetRetreat scheme approaches its sixth anniversary on 1 June
2008, the Society is appealing for more fosterers to help shelter the pets
of ...

For some, pets are top priority NewsOK.com (subscription) -

Americans spent more than $41 billion last year on their pets, according to
the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. We spend more on our
pets ...

Welfare of pets a priority Wilkes Barre Times-

A Wyoming County organization has formed to protect pets in
response to an incident in November in which three dogs were skinned and
mutilated ...

'Pets are people, too' Rockford Register Star -

In 1995, Arlington decided to add an animal cemetery to accommodate the
growing number of customers who didn’t know what to do with their
deceased pets. ...

24 Protect Plus Helps Pets Keep Their Cool in the Summer Heat PR Web (press release) -

And since pets are often part of those summertime festivities, 24 Protect
Plus wants to offer some helpful tips on how to keep pets safe and having
fun. ...

Owner's death clouds future of pet shelter Boston Globe -

Still, the Internet message, which appeared on craigslist.org and other
sites, has raised concern about this shelter, known as the Fund for Cats
and Dogs, ...

Alarm at buy now, pay later plan for dogs, cats Sydney Morning Herald -

They cannot bring the pet back or obtain a refund if it runs away or dies -
nor are they entitled to compensation if the animal falls ill outside the
30-day ...

Quicktrip - Athens, Ga., has pet-friendly accommodations The Birmingham News -

Among these are Annie's Sweatshop (eco-friendly products for your pets) and
Z-Dog Bakery & Pet Supply (gourmet bakery just for dogs and cats). ...

Find a pet Wicked Local Milford -

Needs to be the only pet. DREYFUSS AFFAIR: 4-year-old brindle Terrier cross
NM. Very sweet boy, loves to be held. Gets along well with other dogs, ...

Have you got a lame duck? Try homoeopathy for pets Times Online -

One possibility is that the pets make a real recovery soon after receiving
a homoeopathic remedy, but the improvement is due to natural healing
processes ...

Donor Dogs Give the Gift of Life U.S. News & World Report -

Goriss, who owns and manages Family Dog Central, a local doggy day-care
service, said that in many cases, pet owners stand to benefit directly from
signing ...

Industrial chemicals found in dogs' and cats' systems Fort Worth Star Telegram -

A national environmental group's analysis of blood and urine from
dozens of
pet dogs and cats found many industrial chemicals, in some cases at levels
much ...

Gregg Flowers: Bouviers can make good family pets Shreveport Times -

Unlike many dogs that are powerfully built, the bouvier's unique blend of
characteristics can make them extremely good family pets and really great
with ...

Couple donates equipment to save pets' lives Gadsden Times (subscription) -

firefighters received
advanced rescue breathing treatment training for dogs at Central Valley

Owners remember pets lost The Coloradoan -

The memorial service brought together several families who have lost pets
in the past four years. "When they have been with you and faithful for so
many ...

Pets And Poisons - Keeping Your Animals Safe, UK Medical News Today (press release) -

... Service (VPIS) has announced the launch of an update of its popular
Pets and Poisons - Keeping Your Animals Safe leaflet, first produced in
2004. ...

Many purebred pets available at local shelters Daytona Beach News-Journal

By JACQUE ESTES I was checking out grooming supplies in a pet store
recently when a woman walked up with a very young Boston terrier nestled in
her arms. ...

Orlando Science Center plans to put 12 pets on pageant runway Orlando Sentinel -

The annual Pet Fair is adding a pageant -- and a calendar of pet poses,
too. It mirrors what is expected for typical pre-pageant preparation --
practicing ...

Pets Can Fly on Air Canada Again Opinion250 News -

Peter Griffiths, a consumer, fought the policy on several grounds: the fact
that his pet would not likely travel on the same plane and would likely
arrive ...

Pet Tip: Protect dog from deadly heartwormsRockford Register Star -

A yearly blood test is recommended to check your pet for heartworms even if
you give your pet the monthly medication. Everyone can forget a dose or the
dog ...

Menu Foods settling pet food suitsToronto Star - Ontario, Canada

Pet owners hit by the largest dog and cat food recall in North America are
a step closer to receiving some compensation. Menu Foods Income Fund has

NY Is Top Pet-Friendly Place for 2008The Associated Press -

The Big Apple has gone to the dogs -- and is being
awarded for it. The city has been selected as the pet-friendliest
destination of 2008, ..

Pets of the WeekTexarkana Gazette - Texarkana,TX,USA

The pets of the week are Lucky, a red, male shepherd mix in kennel S-14,
and a black and brown female cat in kennel WL-1. The Texarkana Animal
Shelter has ...

Pets and parasitesThe Argus - Fremont,CA,USA

IT IS fairly common for pets to be infected with internal or external
parasites at some point in their lives. Parasites can affect animals in
many ways, ...

Weston Fire Department receives oxygen masks for petsWeston Forum -

by Patricia Gay Recognizing the danger that a house fire poses on the lives
of dogs and cats, the Canine Fence Co. has donated three sets of pet-sized
...

Essential Gear for Pets: ID TagPR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA

Celebrate American Humane's Tag Day, April 5 DENVER, April 1, 2008
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pet care is not just about feeding and playing
with your ...

New Pets Corner appeal launchedAyr Advertiser - Ayr,Scotland,UK

By Kenny Angove Rotary club leaders are calling on South Ayrshire folk to
help save Pets Corner - by turning their words into action. ...

The Dog Lady Goes Global To Help Clients Deal With Their Unruly PoochMediaSyndicate (press release) - USA

TheDogLady.org will also notice her prominently featured pet-adoption page,
through which The Dog Lady helps heighten awareness of "bad dogs" in
need of ...

Pet owners need to take responsibilityCay Compass - Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands

People who acquire a dog as a pet are taking the responsibility to care for
the animal in every way. The dog looks to its human for food, water,
shelter, ...

Dogs and Cats Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids Just as Humans Do - Nordic ...PR Newswire (press release)

According to Jean Hofve, DVM, pet nutrition expert and holistic
veterinarian, "We are seeing the same response in dogs and cats as we are
in humans. ...

Is New York the Most Pet-Friendly Place?New York Times

By Sewell Chan Forget our odd tendency to keep big dogs in small
apartments. Or the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's ban on dogs on
the subway unless ...

Reigning cats and dogsShreveport Times - Shreveport,LA,USA

"We ask that pet owners bring dog food and toys if their pet is going to
sleep over. But, we always give away the belly rubs for free. ...

Wheelchairs ease pets' path to recoveryLondon Free Press - Canada

Then he spotted an ad in a pet food store: Eddie's Wheels For Pets. Help
for Handicapped Pets." Now the dog named Bear, which has been Mikus's
constant ...

Learn how to live neatly with messy petsArizona Daily Star - Tucson,AZ

By Gail Borelli The joy and happiness pets bring to a household far
outweigh the messes they make or the value of personal belongings they
destroy. ...

As pets' place in American home grows, more employers offer animal ...North County Times - Escondido,CA

By CANDICE CHOI - AP | Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:05 PM PDT ∞ At a time
when employers are scaling back on costly health benefits, pet insurance is
...

Patient petsPort Huron Times Herald - Port Huron,MI,USA

By NICOLE GERRING From doggie day care to salons and pet insurance, pet
owners are dishing out big bucks on the care of their beloved furry
friends. ...

A dozen dachshunds keep pet owner happyHouston Chronicle - United States

"I wanted to do something to attract the public, and I thought about Julie
and her pets." Ivy sent out letters to her regular customers and friends,
..

Insurer Puts Pets in the PolicyNew York Times - United States

Most policies do not cover pets hurt in a policyholder's car, only pets
in other cars involved in accidents with the policyholder. ...

Family pet seized under Dangerous Dogs ActBucks Free Press - London,UK

By James Nadal A HIGH Wycombe mum has told how she and her son were
devastated after their much-loved family dog was taken away by police. ...

New pet store caters to 'green' dogs, catsArizona Republic -

Noble Beast Pet Store owners hope to provide a more environmentally
friendly lifestyle for dogs and cats and their owners. "It's the wave of
the future, ...

Pet insuranceSignal - Santa Clarita,CA,USA

There are more than 72 million pet dogs in the country, and more than 82
million cats. Though no definitive statistics are kept, most researchers
estimate ...

Caserta Pets Introduces Street Glam Graffiti CollarsEmediawire (press release) -

Caserta Pets unleashes its new line of trendy Street Glam collars and
leashes for dogs. Designed with a nod to Louis Vuitton's penchant for
graffiti-driven ...

PETCO Foundation Campaigns for Pets in Need: Partners with ...PR Web (press release) -

The PETCO Foundation is once again launching its annual Spring A Pet
fundraiser to benefit animal welfare groups nationwide. Starting Sunday,
March 30, ...

Oxygen for animals: Firefighters to carry masks to help pets stuck ...Andover Townsman - Andover,MA,USA

"Now we have something that's designed specifically to begin the treatment
process for these pets before we get someone to transport them to the
animal ...

Are your pets members of your family?innovations report - Bad Homburg,Germany

Do you think of your pets as family members? Is your cat or dog a
replacement for the children that have now flown the nest? ...

Pets of the WeekSalt Lake Tribune - United States

Buddy is a 4-year-old pit bull. He loves children and other animals and
loves to play fetch. Buddy is in Kennel No. 17. Sweetie Pie is an
affectionate ...

Hedgehogs bad, Labradors good: group issues new advice for ...The Canadian Press -

TORONTO -- Hedgehogs, prairie dogs, non-human primates and alpacas
shouldn't be making rounds in hospitals and long-term care facilities,
according to new ...

Wheelchairs Keep Disabled Pets MovingThe Associated Press -

Then he spotted an ad in a pet food store: "Eddie's Wheels For Pets. Help
for Handicapped Pets." Now the dog named Bear, which has been Mikus'
constant ...

Virtue of SacrificeKorea Times - South Korea

By Shim Jae-yun Months ago, a TV program featured a group of pet dogs
living in a house. One of them became the target of attention with its
attachment to a ...

Vets remind pet owners to keep candy out of reachWTHR - Indianapolis,IN,USA

"If there's any dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate that's got higher
levels of toxins in it that make dogs sick," said Dr. Don Kalt, director of
Noah's ...

Easter Pet Parade aids local animal rescuesUT The Daily Texan -

As dogs like Joyce Hayes' Elvira and Destiny - dressed as "Gone With the
Wind" characters Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara - passed, diners at
Guero's Taco ...

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter overflows with economic slowdownSan Jose Mercury News - CA, USA

Adding to the population pressure is a fire that broke out Thursday night
at the Santa Cruz SPCA that caused the emergency evacuation of 10 dogs
to a
nearby ...

Now, trace your mixed breed pet's ancestors with new DNA testDailyIndia.com -

Modern dogs have a lot of identical DNA as it is thought they have
descended from the gray wolf. But scientists have identified 300 sites
(called SNPs) in ...

Lost pet? Hire a pet detectiveSan Francisco Chronicle -

She stands up, carefully takes off her gloves and turns to follow her dogs.
Holsten, proprietor of Finding Paws: Lost Pet Services, is the Bay Area's
only ...

Roaming pets create problems for you, neighborsVisalia Times-Delta - Visalia,CA,USA

Keep pets at home. Don't let them roam. When that happens, it creates
problems for you, your neighbors and most of all, for them. Many veterinary
visits are ...

Pets, people want a place to playSan Diego Union Tribune - United States

There are 81 "dog stations" downtown that provide small bags for
cleaning up after pets. It costs more than $11000 a year to keep those
stations supplied, ...

Irvin: Steer clear of live Easter petsGainesville Times - Gainesville,GA,USA

"People like them as pets," said George Fortner, co-owner of Southwind Tack
and Feed in Clermont. Southwind began selling baby chicks at its Hall
County ...

Pets of the WeekMurfreesboro Post - Murfreesboro,TN,USA

Top left is a male, white and red Pointer and Welsh Springer Spaniel. He is
four years old and in kennel D07. Next to him is Puma, a neutered orange
and ...

Pets need a homeMilford Daily News - MA, USA

By Glenda Hazard/Daily News staff The Milford Humane Society is open for
adoptions at 289 West St., (Rte. 140) on Sundays from 1 to 4 pm and on
Monday and ...

Forbidden pets: What you can and can't own in Mass.Attleboro Sun Chronicle - Attleboro,MA,USA

BY SUSAN LaHOUD / SUN CHRONICLE STAFF At least once a week, Marion Larson
of MassWildlife gets an e-mail inquiry about whether a certain "pet" is
legal. ...

Bunnies as Pets...Not so Fast!Mom Logic - Burbank,CA,USA

If you're contemplating buying a pet rabbit just in time for Easter, think
twice before you bring Bugs Bunny into your home. According to Mary Cotter,
...

Animal shelters faulted for pet overpopulationNewsday -

The proliferation of laws aimed at punishing owners for their lapses rather
than enlisting them in efforts to help solve the problem of homeless dogs
and ...

Canine influenza was around as early as 1999EurekAlert (press release) -

Infection has also been confirmed in pet dogs in 25 states and Washington,
DC. These cases occurred in animal shelters, humane societies, rescue
groups, ...

Trupanion pet insurance rolls out in Tennessee -

As a part of a national roll out, pet insurance provider Trupanion is available starting March 18 in Tennessee.

Peternity.com Offers Métis Design & Culture Pet Urns -

The concept of designing cremation pet urns was founded on Western society's evolution in viewing death over the last few decades. ..

Pets take to the natural approach in vet medicineMonterey County Herald - Monterey,CA,USA

Diet, exercise and natural foods are "all the things we're supposed to do,"
she said, and are brought to bear in the rehabilitation of older pets with
...

Senate votes to protect pets in domestic abuse casesDesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines,IA,USA

Pets would be protected from domestic violence under a bill that
unanimously passed the Iowa Senate today. Domestic violence victims could
ask the court to ...

The dog lovers who turned their dead pets' hair into woolly jumpersDaily Mail - UK

When dog lovers Beth and Brian Willis's beloved pets died they found a way
to remember them that left them feeling warm all over. They combed their
carpets ...

A haven for abuse victims who keep their pets closeUSA Today - USA

When Terry learned one Las Vegas domestic violence safe haven, Shade Tree
Shelter, had just built a pet-boarding facility on its grounds for
residents' ...

Pet owners look for low-cost veterinarian care

Keep dogs away from chocolate, it can be fatal. Warning signs they've eaten
it include vomiting and diarrhea. * Don't leave medications where a pet
could ...

Vets unite to fight pet obesityJoliet Herald News - Joliet,IL,USA

"Unfortunately, many dogs will eat until the bowl is empty." Key to
successful pet-weight management is adopting the right diet for the pet's
age and weight ...

Four feet underScotsman - United Kingdom

Apart from the aforementioned coffin, its shelves display an intriguing
array of caskets for pet ashes, from life-sized carved wooden bone-chewing
dogs ...

Pet lovers compete for hundreds of small dogs seized from Arizona homeWLOS - Asheville,NC,USA

PHOENIX (AP) -- Hundreds of dogs once crammed into a trailer, meet hundreds
of pet lovers. A frenzy of adopters swarmed an Arizona animal shelter, ...

Preventing Alzheimer´s In Pets-What Your Veterinarian May Not Tell YouAmerican Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA

There are a number of clinical signs in pets with cognitive disorder. These
signs are often accepted by owners as normal signs of aging, when in fact
they ...

Doggy day cares a sign of the treat-pets-like-people trendMLive.com - MI,USA

Windmere Kennels in rural St. Charles opened a doggy day care in 2002, and
a handful of pet-sitting services are available in the community. ...

Dog home calls for pet taggingEaling Times - UK

... dogs coming in to us from the same area is a great cause for concern.
The home has launched a campaign to encourage more responsible pet
ownership, ...

Tips On Taking The Perfect Pet PicturePetside - New York,NY,USA

Petside - New York,NY,USA
Pet, Pets, Dog, Dogs, Cat, Cats, Pet Photography, Pet Pictures, Dog
Pictures, Cat Pictures, Jack Kenner Do you want us to remember your
personal information ...

Announcing ... The Pet Loo Hits the US Markets Aiming to Improve ...PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA

The Pet Loo has a urine draining system and is effective for dogs, young
and old. It is easy to use, easy to clean and the synthetic grass will
ensure a ...

Tainted pet treats left teen fearing for his lifeCanada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada

Brandon's mother, Debbie, said the family often bought the Rollover pork
tenders for their two dogs -- a chihuahua and a chihuahua-Shih Tzu cross
...

From stew to fashion accessory: A dog's life in ChinaReuters - USA

By Joseph Chaney GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - If you're a dog in China then
you'd better hope to be of the cute and furry variety sold in pet shops
rather ...

Kurita's Bill Would Toughen Pet Laws

And now she will introduce a bill that will provide that accountability for
pet owners. The bill is known as "permissive legislation." In the event of
a dog ...

Natural Balance Pet Foods and Petco Team Up to Support Guide Dogs ...

After the recent special presentation of $10000 from Natural Balance Pet
Foods and the Petco Foundation to Guide Dogs of the Desert, which was
presented ...

Python eats pet dog in front of terrified children

A five-metre (16-foot) python stalked a family dog for days before
swallowing the pet whole in front of horrified children in the Australian
tropics, ...

Pet Peeves If It's Not the Barking, It's the Parking

ON a bitter cold morning this month at Brookdale Park
here, a few dogs were having a playful time while their owners, shivering
in a ...

Woof! A special tiffin service for dogs

Pet dogs in vegetarian families
never had it so good. Biryani, mutton with rice and chicken soup are among
the items ...

February is designated dental month for pets

February is Dental Month for Pets. Come every February, veterinarians try to spread the work about dental health in pets. If you have had a sloppy pet kiss recently you may notice some bad breath. The number one reason is poor dental health.

Checking pets' teeth is vital to prevent gum disease

Yes, pets get it, and they could be at risk for tooth loss or, if left
untreated, serious health problems. According to the American Veterinary
Dental ...

Troubled pets? No worries, it's all part of the furry package deal

Those are our pets. Did I expect that these creatures wouldn't come with
problems? Of course not, they're pets. I figure if I don't expect them to
be ...

Korean Company to Clone Dead Pets

In a move possibly more fitting to a plot in Stephen King's "Pet
Semetary," a Korean company plans to offer animal lovers the chance to
"bring back" their ...

Free Pet Classified

Find Local Puppies, Kittens & Pets. Free Pet Listings on Kijiji!

Pet relocation Specialist

Emigrating abroad and would like to take your family pet with you

Get Your Pets To England

We can arrange travel for dogs and cats to the UK without quarantine.

Photos: Share pictures of pets

The Pets Edition of the Fox Valley Photo Album will run in print every Thursday on the Good Neighbors page and will appear in photo galleries at www.postcrescent.com.

Do you have a photo you’d like to see in this weekly feature? Send digital photos to pconline@postcrescent.com. Be sure to include names and hometowns of everyone in the photos. Photos must be in an RGB JPEG format and at least 4 inches wide.

Foreclosures putting pets, livestock out of homes

As more Minnesotans lose their homes to foreclosure, many are finding they're also forced to give up their pets and livestock. The ever-worsening story of foreclosures in America now counts among its victims the family dog, the pet cat and even the farmer's horse.

Animal rescue volunteers say they're seeing more animals abandoned or dropped off at shelters as families are forced to move from homes that they can no longer afford.

Farley, the Open-Hearted Mutt Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA

She is my husband, Mark's, dog and could be the Poster Pet for "Most
Open-Hearted Dog." Farley must have had Yeats' phrase, "There are no
strangers here, ...

Coroner: Central Illinois woman may not have been killed by pet ... WQAD - Moline,IL,USA

Initially, police said Amber Strode had been mauled by the dogs and said
the scene inside the home was "gruesome." But coroner Susan Boone says
preliminary ...

We're In Business: Open dog daycare dream Mt. Pleasant News - Mt. Pleasant,IA,USA

Almost Home Dog Daycare and Boarding provides both overnight care for pets
and a daytime place where pet owners can leave their dogs, who can
socialize and ...

Man's best blend? Scotsman - United Kingdom

However, I love dogs and wanted our children to have a pet, so I was
determined to find one that would keep us all happy. "I called a few local
vets and ...

Birkdale Medicinals Releases Healthier Pet Mix for Dogs with Cancer PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA

Birkdale Medicinals releases new pet mix for dogs with cancer. Are
Americans feeding their dogs food that causes cancer? Birkdale Medicinals
owner ...

Alert as pet dog takes accidental drugs dose Wigan Today - Wigan,England,UK By Richard Bean

A drug-popping dog called Dylan is in rehab after mistaking
powerful pills for sweets. Thankfully, the three-year-old chocolate
Labrador, ...

Breed specific behaviors Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA

Now, not only do I like small dogs, but I also understand the concerns
owners of the tiny ones have. Recently, in a Pet Smart store in Kitchener,
Ontario, ...

Holistic Pet Care: Doggone Aches and Pains - How to Bring Back the ... eNewsChannels - Torrance,CA,USA

In fact, there is a great deal you can do to help your pet, but you first
must determine exactly what is wrong. When you bring your dog for an office
visit, ...

Diseases will flourish without pet vaccinations

While the study suggests that many of the nation's 60 million pet dogs and
75 million pet cats are not adequately vaccinated, Schultz maintains that
some ...

Austrian cinema goes to the dogs

An Austrian cinema is letting movie-goers take their pet dogs to films with
them in a bid to lure customers. The old Admiral cinema in Vienna has been

PAWS looking for youths who love pets

PAWS, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society, is seeking nominations of
local youths who have shown outstanding compassion toward animals for its
third ...

Animal shelters start effort to spay, neuter pets before spring

That's why people need to neuter and spay pets, said Stacey Teager, humane
education coordinator at Quad City Animal Welfare Center, who provided
those ...

Flea allergy problems can be common in pets

A diagnosis of FAD is made using history, clinical signs, age of onset, and
visual observation of fleas on the pet. Surprisingly, the flea-allergic
animal ...

This dog is collared by a rudrakshTimes of India - IndiaThis dog is collared by a rudrakshTimes of India - India

Sambhavi says she had put it on her pet to ward off evil and give the
canine mental peace and happiness. She told TOI: "My parents had bought
rudraksh for ...

Pet owners leave dogs & cats in shelter drop off cages WSBT-TV - South Bend,IN,USA

Ears and paws are two extremities on dogs that can become frostbitten very
easily. There are also legal requirements for pet owners. ...

New Pet Product Could Save Thousands of Dogs from Euthanasia PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA

Suzanne learned about the epidemic of dogs being abandoned and given up to
shelters from recent statistics from the National Council on Pet Population
...

LV= launches pet insurance for cats and dogs Easier

LV= is launching two new pet insurance policies, Essential and Premier,
both available for cats and dogs from aged eight weeks, with no upper age
limit. ...

Loss of beloved pet still leaves void Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA

Three pet dishes are
out in the back yard, but there are only two dogs. There are three large
dog ...

Inspectors have checked pet stores

30 Free Press article "State lets neglect at pet stores slide" contained
significant misrepresentations of the Michigan Department of Agriculture's
pet ...

County warns residents about outbreak of canine distemper

So far, there have been no reports of a pet dog catching distemper from an
infected fox, officials said. The best prevention is a distemper
vaccination, ...

The Reason for Pet Rent: Thoughts From the Other Side

I like both dogs and cats, but from a landlord perspective, pet units are
really more trouble than pet-free units," she said. "When I rented to
tenants ...

Microchips catching on as high-tech form of IDing pets

A small but growing number of local pet owners are opting for
microchips to
identify their animals and increase the chances of being reunited if their
dog ...

Unique businesses cater to needs of family pets

Krouth is among the millions of pet owners nationwide who pamper their
furry, feathered and scaly companions. Last year, 71.1 million US
households spent an ...

Fitness Program for Pets Mission Times Courier - San Diego,CA,USA

An astounding 35 percent of the total pet population in the nation -- 48
million cats and dogs -- is considered overweight. Overeating and too
little exercise ...

Actor backs pet adoption plea

Actor Neil Morrissey is supporting the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's
campaign to find good homes for abandoned pets.

Lost and found pets KPNX-12 - Phoenix,AZ,USA

Have you lost a pet or found a stray? Take a look at the slideshow by
clicking on the above link to view pictures of animals taken in by Maricopa
County ...

How To ... Put your pet on a diet Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA

It's hard to say no, but your dog or cat can't work the can opener on its
own, Fitzgerald says. Measure your pet's food: Use a measuring cup when
doling out ...

Pets of the week Salt Lake Tribune - United States

He is energetic, playful and great with children and other pets. He is also
box-trained. Frisky is in kennel No. 21 in the cat room. ...

Integrative Health Care for Your Pet - The Overview By Julia Fenster

What is integrative health care for pets and animals, when to use it
and the history Submitted by Julia Fenster to Animals | Note-it! | Add
a Comment.

Dogtown: National Geographic Channel series profiles Utah's Best ... Salt Lake Tribune - United States

"That's where [dogs and cats] come from to pet stores all over the
country," he said. "We're hoping that people who see this will go to
shelters to adopt ...

Presidential pets to return to owners in Va. WDBJ7.com - Roanoke,VA,USA

(AP) - Presidential pets will be reunited with their famous owners when the
Presidential Pet Museum closes in Maryland. A lock of fur from Ronald
Reagan's ...

HandsNpaws News Stories, Articles and Tid Bits for Pet Lovers

Newsworthy Information for petowners about pets and animal issues. Explore
life as a petowner in New York City and other dog friendly places.

Veterinary Breakthroughs of 2007 ABC News - USA

Major new advancements in pet medicine will keep your dogs and cats out of
the vet's office. (AP Photo) Americans now spend more than $41 billion a
year on ...

Mobile clinic to neuter pets at low cost Monday The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA

She's a veterinarian at the Cleveland Animal Protective League, the
largest, busiest pet shelter in Northeast Ohio. Chuck Crow / Plain
DealerVeterinarian ...

Cold Weather Tips: Keep your pets safe Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA

Use pet foods high in fat content. - Fat helps animals maintain higher
body temperatures. Check and compare ingredient labels when choosing the
best food ...

Province to review laws for exotic pets

The BC-SPCA is pleased the province will be reviewing its laws
regarding exotic pets in British Columbia. Last month a man from Surrey
almost lost a finger when his pet cobra took a bite, and in May, ...

95 years of caring for pets

The Bucks County SPCA, incorporated in 1912, took in 3400 animals in
2007 and arranged for 1600 adoptions.

Japan's robotic pet therapy seals to be showcased at Silver ... Channel News Asia - Singapore By Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 02 January 2008

You've heard of pet therapy- where dogs and cats are brought to hospitals
and ...

Dealing with a missing pet Moneyextra.com - UK

Indeed, roughly a quarter of all pet insurance policies offer no reward for
the return of lost or stolen dogs and will not provide financial assistance
to ...

Neighborhood Fears Dogs Being Poisoned By petpress.net(petpress.net)

The December deaths of three dogs and the illnesses of others in
Indianapolis' Rocky Ripple area are leading residents to worry that
someone is poisoning their pets.

Pampered 4-legged guests Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA

Valley hotel managers say they are seeing more and more guests asking for
pet-friendly perks that go well beyond having the bellman walk the dog. ...

City gets serious about registering pets

Lafayette dog and cat owners have only about a month to register their
pets with the city or they could face a $50 fine -- if caught.

Volunteers from Animal Friends save 66 pets from Death Row By June Marshall

An elderly pug with cloudy eyes and wobbly, weak back legs won the
hearts of volunteers who rescued her from death row and took her to
Animal Friends during the shelter's 11th annual New Year's Eve Rescue.
At the other end of the rescue ...

PAWS teaches kids how to care for pets Saipan Tribune - Saipan,Northern Mariana Islands,Micronesia By Rianne Pangelinan

The Pet Assistance and Welfare Services conducted a
three-week pet care instruction at the DanDan Elementary School with the
help of a ...