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July 31, 2008

Saudi police ban pet cats and dogs (The West Australian) (Cat News)


Saudi police ban pet cats and dogs (The West Australian)
Saudi Arabia's religious police have banned selling cats and dogs or exercising them in public in the Saudi capital, because of men using them as a means of making passes at women, an official said.

Pet trusts now legal in state (The Monterey County Herald) (Cat News)


Pet trusts now legal in state (The Monterey County Herald)
SAN FRANCISCO The state legislature took time out from the budget crisis to pass a bill giving pet owners the right to set up a legally enforceable trust to care for dogs, cats, horses or other animals. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill, SB685, last week. It takes effect Jan. 1.

Saudi religious police ban pet cats and dogs (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia's religious police have announced a ban on selling pet cats and dogs or exercising them in public in the Saudi capital, because of men using them as a means of making passes at women, an official said on Wednesday.

July 30, 2008

More than 200 get pet-breeding permits as Palm Beach County (Cat News)


More than 200 get pet-breeding permits as Palm Beach County deadline looms (The Palm Beach Post)
More than 200 Palm Beach County residents have received free permits to breed their dogs and cats under a series of new laws designed to curb the number of unwanted pets that are turned in to the county's animal shelter each year.

Pet seekers have many options (Daily Nebraskan)
People seeking a new pet have several resources available to them, including pet stores, breeder directories and online adoption pages. When looking for a specific age or type of pet, people may want to consider a pet store, which usually have a wide variety of dogs and cats.

July 29, 2008

Rachael Ray going to the dogs with new pet food (Cat News)


Rachael Ray going to the dogs with new pet food (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By J.M. HIRSCH In the latest expansion of her culinary empire, celebrity chef Rachael Ray has launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her pit bull, Isaboo. Ray, who came to fame with her "30 Minute Meals" Food Network show, said all of her proceeds from sales of Rachael Ray Nutrish pet foods will go to Rachael's Rescue, which she founded to help at-risk ...

July 28, 2008

State allows trusts to be set up for pets (San (Cat News)


State allows trusts to be set up for pets (San Francisco Chronicle)
Our Legislature took time out from the state budget crisis to pass a bill giving California pet owners the right to set up a legally enforceable trust to care for dogs, cats, horses or other animals. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill, SB685, last...

Pet expenses are a priority, despite downturn (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
DALLAS -- Debra Gwathney spent her $600 stimulus check on her three cats. Summer Rose took on a second job to pay for her pug's hip replacement. And Christine Lewis says she dishes out more on her beagle than her friends do on their toddlers. Quirky, neighborhood cat-lady types?

July 27, 2008

Pet insurance may not be for everyone (Seattle Times) A (Cat News)


Pet insurance may not be for everyone (Seattle Times)
A handful of companies market health insurance for cats and dogs, but before signing up, read the policy carefully.

Cat-sanctuary owner to crusade against pet overpopulation (Orlando Sentinel)
Kristy Grant, the Pierson teacher who recently scored a legal victory for her 150-cat sanctuary, is teaming up with animal groups in Volusia County to launch a public-education program about pet overpopulation. Grant, a teacher who says she makes sure all her cats are spayed or neutered, plans to launch the program, "I Can" Respect Pets, with a Tuesday news conference. After a several-year legal ...

Shear work of art Pink palace pleases posh pooches and classy cats (The Courier News)
According to Jolene Pasta, pet grooming is more of an artistic process than a mechanical one. The accomplished artist says she can sculpt any breed into a work of art. The Hampshire resident recently opened the doors to Country Chic Dog & Cat Grooming, a pet grooming business she formerly ran out of her nearby home.

July 26, 2008

Woman Believes Pet Product Killed Her Cats (KCTV 5 Kansas (Cat News)


Woman Believes Pet Product Killed Her Cats (KCTV 5 Kansas City)
A local woman says a common pet product killed two of her cats.

July 25, 2008

Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner (Carteret County News-Times) (ARA) (Cat News)


Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic.

July 24, 2008

Carolina Beach residents concerned with safety of pet cats (WECT (Cat News)


Carolina Beach residents concerned with safety of pet cats (WECT 6 Wilmington)
At least two cats have been shot and killed in Carolina Beach, and now more are missing.

12th annual Pet Parade coming to City Park (Bandera Bulletin)
From hermit crabs to llamas, lambs to goldfish, even good ol' cats and dogs, there is no telling what you will see at the annual CCPAL Pet Parade.

Peninsula Humane Society's "Pet of the Week": Cashew (San Mateo County Times)
Many residents have seen our mobile spay-neuter clinic. It's a "surgery suite on wheels" that visits low-income neighborhoods and offers free pet "fixes" for dogs and cats.

July 23, 2008

Summer heat makes pet dogs and cats snappy (China Daily) (Cat News)


Summer heat makes pet dogs and cats snappy (China Daily)
A 6-year-old girl's pet dog savaged her right arm, almost ripping out the tendon, on Sunday at her home as she fed it a fresh bone.

Schwarzenegger signs bill to protect pet trusts (Los Angeles Times)
The law would make bequests for the care of animals enforceable in California. A year after billionaire hotelier Leona Helmsley bequeathed $12 million to her dog, Trouble, thousands of California cats and canines may soon be in the money too -- though perhaps not so deep -- thanks to a measure signed Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Pet-tested, Owner-approved (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Dogs and cats and turtles, oh my! With more than 377 million pets in the United States, Americans are becoming increasingly enamored with their "fur kids."

July 22, 2008

Think before you put your pet on a plane (The (Cat News)


Think before you put your pet on a plane (The Wilmington Star-News)
Q Do you think it's still safe to ship a pet by air' - S.P., via e-mailA: I have put pets on airlines for trips across the country and halfway around the world and have never had a bad experience. That said, I'm not really keen on the idea of putting one of my pets on a plane right now, with the airline industry in such a mess.

Stray cats to be put down sooner under new city ordinance (KHQ Spokane)
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane City Council voted Monday night to allow the city's animal shelter to put down unlicensed, unidentified cats sooner rather than later. In a 6-0 vote, the Council approved a plan that lets the shelter euthanize feral cats as soon as they enter the facility, as opposed to waiting three days as required under the prior plan. >>INSIDE: Poll | Comments

Dogs and Cats Get Along Just Fine (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
Humankind's two best friends don't always fight like cats and dogs, a new study shows. When living under the same roof, the alleged antagonists often get along swimmingly, in fact-especially if they're introduced at a young age.

Area photographer trades pictures for pet food donations (WDBJ 7 (Cat News)


Area photographer trades pictures for pet food donations (WDBJ 7 Roanoke)
As the cost of food continues to go up, some pet owners are struggling to feed their animals. Dozens of cats and dogs get their meals through the SPCA's Pets Eat Too Program, which is also sponsored by Meals on Wheels.

Woman reunited after 2 years with pet due to nurturing animal shelter (WTNH-TV New Haven)
Griswold (WTNH, July 21, 2008 6:00 PM) -- A Griswold family thought their pet was gone forever. But, now they've been reunited, thanks to a special animal shelter.

Animals saved in pet store fire (CBS 58 Milwaukee)
Dozens of pets are rescued after a Waukesha Pet Store catches fire. WAUKESHA--Dozens of animals are safe after Pet World, 2410 E. Moreland Blvd, caught on fire Saturday. The Waukesha Fire Department rescued 25 cages full of animals including birds, cats, and rodents.

July 21, 2008

Spaying and neutering is part of responsible pet ownership (Grand (Cat News)


Spaying and neutering is part of responsible pet ownership (Grand Rapids Herald-Review)
Too much of a good thing, is not a good thing - animal shelters are overflowing. Right now, we are in the middle of kitten season. This is the time of year when cats give birth, flooding animal shelters across the nation with homeless litters.

Making difficult pet care decisions (Concord Monitor)
Dear Dr. George: Last month, my two elderly cats were ill, and the cost for treatment amounted to $1,300. I totally agree with you that people should not have pets if they cannot afford to care for them properly; however, I wonder if there are some guidelines to help people who simply cannot afford this kind of cost.

Area photographer trades pictures for pet food donations (WDBJ 7 Roanoke)
As the cost of food continues to go up, some pet owners are struggling to feed their animals. Dozens of cats and dogs get their meals through the SPCA's Pets Eat Too Program, which is also sponsored by Meals on Wheels.

July 20, 2008

PROFILE: Falls native an expert on pet behavior (Niagara Gazette) (Cat News)


PROFILE: Falls native an expert on pet behavior (Niagara Gazette)
Last week was a busy week for Terry Curtis. The Niagara Falls native was staying in Key West, Fla. at the Hemingway House, the former home of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway, working with its famous six- and seven-toed cats. From there, she had to hop on a plane for New York City to appear on NBC s Today Show and talk with Meredith Viera about pet phobias.

Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic.

Area photographer trades pictures for pet food donations (WDBJ 7 Roanoke)
As the cost of food continues to go up, some pet owners are struggling to feed their animals. Dozens of cats and dogs get their meals through the SPCA's Pets Eat Too Program, which is also sponsored by Meals on Wheels.

July 19, 2008

This week's pet corner (The News-Press) This week's pet corner (Cat News)


This week's pet corner (The News-Press)
This week's pet corner | news-press.com | The News-Press

Madison shelter to house feral cats (Wisconsin State Journal)
For seven years, a group of dedicated volunteers has been trying to find homes for wild cats living on their own outdoors. Sometimes abandoned in rural areas, such cats often produce litter after litter of unwanted kittens and may be subject to illness and injury. Now, Dane County Friends of Ferals is opening a shelter to house about 35 adult feral cats until they can find permanent adoptive ...

PROFILE: Falls native an expert on pet behavior (Niagara Gazette)
Last week was a busy week for Terry Curtis. The Niagara Falls native was staying in Key West, Fla. at the Hemingway House, the former home of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway, working with its famous six- and seven-toed cats. From there, she had to hop on a plane for New York City to appear on NBC s Today Show and talk with Meredith Viera about pet phobias.

July 18, 2008

Non-Profit Goes RVing to Promote Pet and Human Health (PR (Cat News)


Non-Profit Goes RVing to Promote Pet and Human Health (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
What is zoonotic disease? Is year-round parasite protection for dogs and cats a good idea? After a 13-city educational tour this summer, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting pets and people from parasites and the diseases they carry hopes that more people can answer these questions.

Montgomery County offers free pet vaccinations (Spring Observer)
Dogs and cats are often treated as an extra member of the family and for some, losing a pet feels like losing a child....

July 17, 2008

Pet health insurance eases rising vet costs (East Valley Tribune) (Cat News)


Pet health insurance eases rising vet costs (East Valley Tribune)
Every six seconds, a pet owner is faced with a veterinary bill of more than $1,000.

12th annual Pet Parade coming to City Park (Bandera Bulletin)
From hermit crabs to llamas, lambs to goldfish, even good ol' cats and dogs, there is no telling what you will see at the annual CCPAL Pet Parade.

July 16, 2008

Pet Obesity Expanding in US (PRWeb) A new nationwide study (Cat News)


Pet Obesity Expanding in US (PRWeb)
A new nationwide study indicates that pet obesity continues to expand. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), almost half of the nation's dogs and cats are now overweight or obese. The group conducted the National Pet Obesity Awareness Day study in October 2007 and found 43% of all dogs and 53% of all cats were classified as overweight or obese by a veterinary ...

Pet owners have a new place to shop (Pensacola News Journal)
Navarre has a new pet supplies store. Ocean View Pet Supplies, which opened this spring, stocks feed, toys, grooming products and more for most common pets.

Pet Lovers Flock to New Online Social Network (PRWeb)
New online social network for pets and pet owners. Connect with other pet lovers around the world and share stories, photos, comments, and videos. Find other pets and pet owners in your area. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1110364.htm

July 15, 2008

Pet Briefs (San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5) Free spaying (Cat News)


Pet Briefs (San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5)
Free spaying and neutering for cats and dogs is available at the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program's clinics. Animals must be at least 4 months old. Pets must not be given food or water after 10 p.m. the night before surgery.

Meetings with a Mutt? More Pets Sharing Office Space (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Dogs and cats and fish, oh my! 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 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association survey of pet owners.

Taking the Stress Out of Vet Visits (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Spring is here and for many pet parents that means taking their family cats and dogs for their annual veterinary check-up to ensure they are in good health and prepared for the upcoming flea and tick season.

July 14, 2008

Put safety first when boating with pet (The Cincinnati Enquirer) (Cat News)


Put safety first when boating with pet (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
"The No. 1 rule is to get a dog a life jacket that fits," says Robert Keene Sr. "All your dog stores and boating shops have them." Cats who stay aboard boats should wear vests, too.

Meetings with a Mutt? More Pets Sharing Office Space (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Dogs and cats and fish, oh my! 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 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association survey of pet owners.

Petiquette for Summer Entertaining (Paragould Daily Press) (ARA) - Humans (Cat News)


Petiquette for Summer Entertaining (Paragould Daily Press)
(ARA) - Humans are not the only ones who look forward to summer. Imagine warm weather from your pet's perspective - long walks in parks full of green grass and interesting aromas for dogs, and hours of bird-watching from a sunny window for cats.

Putting a leash on pet costs (Chicago Tribune)
Owners can ease pain of pet medical bills, which totaled $10 billion in '07 Veterinarian Gregory Hammer laughed as he recalled the average price his clients paid for an office visit in 1973, when he started in rural Kansas.

July 13, 2008

Introducing Saugus Advertiser's 'Pet of the Week' feature (Saugus Advertiser) (Cat News)


Introducing Saugus Advertiser's 'Pet of the Week' feature (Saugus Advertiser)
All Saugus dogs, cats, iguanas, ferrets, hamsters or other beloved pets are eligible to become part of this weekly feature which will profile a Saugus pet, both in the paper and online.

Pet of the Week - Precious (Muskogee Phoenix)
This is Precious. She is a very pretty Russian blue. She has been spayed, had her shots, been wormed, has tested negative for FIV and is declawed. She must be an inside only pet. She is a very sweet kitty.

July 12, 2008

Pet of the week (Gloucester Daily Times) My name is (Cat News)


Pet of the week (Gloucester Daily Times)
My name is Abraham and I am 12 weeks old. I am an affectionate guy and I love to play and mdash; it is what I do best. I like other cats and toys, too. I have short and silky hair. I think I am going to be rather handsome when I grow up.

July 11, 2008

Pet-lover says feral cats must be controlled (Wairarapa Times-Age) Pet-lover (Cat News)


Pet-lover says feral cats must be controlled (Wairarapa Times-Age)
Pet-lover Ira Preston was injured homing stray Queen Elizabeth Park cats but remains adamant the now-exploding population must be caught to be controlled.

Pet of the Week (The Naperville Sun)
Cole is a 3-year-old retriever mix. He is a friendly guy who needs a home where he will be the only pet because he gets a little jealous around other pets. He does not mind being left alone for a normal work day. Cole would enjoy daily play sessions with his new human companions and he enjoys his training time at the Naperville Area Humane Society with the volunteers. More dogs and cats are ...

Pet Owners Favor McCain Over Obama In Poll (WCVB Boston)
An AP-Yahoo News poll finds that pet owners favor John McCain over Barack Obama.

July 10, 2008

Pet of the Week (The Naperville Sun) Cole is a (Cat News)


Pet of the Week (The Naperville Sun)
Cole is a 3-year-old retriever mix. He is a friendly guy who needs a home where he will be the only pet because he gets a little jealous around other pets. He does not mind being left alone for a normal work day. Cole would enjoy daily play sessions with his new human companions and he enjoys his training time at the Naperville Area Humane Society with the volunteers. More dogs and cats are ...

Pet-tested, Owner-approved (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Dogs and cats and turtles, oh my! With more than 377 million pets in the United States, Americans are becoming increasingly enamored with their "fur kids."

Pet of the Week: Rudy Tudy (San Mateo County Times)
I'm no advertising pro, but I do know repetition works. The more we say something, the more likely the public is to respond. So, if you missed last week's featured pet, let me give you the wonderful news again.

July 09, 2008

In poll of pet owners, McCain tops Obama (USA Today) (Cat News)


In poll of pet owners, McCain tops Obama (USA Today)
If the presidential election were up to pet owners, John McCain could have a blue ribbon in his future.

Pet-tested, Owner-approved (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Dogs and cats and turtles, oh my! With more than 377 million pets in the United States, Americans are becoming increasingly enamored with their "fur kids."

Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic.

July 08, 2008

Council 'tweaks' pet ordinance (Brainerd Dispatch) [Pet owners take notice (Cat News)


Council 'tweaks' pet ordinance (Brainerd Dispatch)
[Pet owners take notice - new regulations for dogs, cats and other animals are in the works for Brainerd.

In poll of pet owners, McCain tops Obama (AP via Yahoo! News)
If the presidential election were up to pet owners, John McCain could have a blue ribbon in his future.

Qatar likely to introduce Pet Travel Scheme (Gulf Times) By (Cat News)


Qatar likely to introduce Pet Travel Scheme (Gulf Times)
By Peter Townson QATARI authorities are considering the introduction of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), which allows people to avoid quarantine and other time-consuming procedures when transporting their pets, according to officials from the Animal Resources Department.

Pet-tested, Owner-approved (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Dogs and cats and turtles, oh my! With more than 377 million pets in the United States, Americans are becoming increasingly enamored with their "fur kids."

Pet Owner Concerned About Over-The-Counter Flea And Tick Treatment (Bristol Herald Courier)
A Washington County, Tennessee, pet owner worries a popular over-the-counter flea and tick product could harm or even kill your pet.

July 07, 2008

Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner (Carteret County News-Times) (ARA) (Cat News)


Petiquette for the Modern Pet Owner (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - For anyone that owns a pet, you know that they are part of the family. But even though they bring lots of joy, they can also cause a bit of strife. They make messes, shed an astounding amount of fur, can be expensive and simply make life a bit more hectic.

July 06, 2008

MY PET WORLD: Do shelter pets realize they've been saved? (Cat News)


MY PET WORLD: Do shelter pets realize they've been saved? (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Q: Our entire lives we've rescued pets from shelters. I really believe that at some level these dogs and cats bonded so tightly with our family because they realized we'd rescued them. Am I only fantasizing, or do you think such pets know their lives have been saved?

July 05, 2008

12th annual Pet Parade coming to City Park (Bandera Bulletin) (Cat News)


12th annual Pet Parade coming to City Park (Bandera Bulletin)
From hermit crabs to llamas, lambs to goldfish, even good ol' cats and dogs, there is no telling what you will see at the annual CCPAL Pet Parade.

Only Natural Pet Store Marks Fourth Anniversary With New Boulder Store Opening (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Only Natural Pet Store, the largest online retailer of natural pet supplies for dogs and cats, will open the doors to its new retail store on July 11th in Boulder. With 3,500 square feet in the new space, Only Natural Pet Store will be the largest holistic pet products outlet in the Boulder area.

July 04, 2008

12th annual Pet Parade coming to City Park (Bandera Bulletin) (Cat News)


12th annual Pet Parade coming to City Park (Bandera Bulletin)
From hermit crabs to llamas, lambs to goldfish, even good ol' cats and dogs, there is no telling what you will see at the annual CCPAL Pet Parade.

MCOT English News : Pet coffins in various sizes, colors available for petlovers (MCOT - English News By Thai News Agency)
Pet lovers now can show their love to their dear friends even when they are gone, with pet coffins now available in various sizes and colors. We have more details in this report from Thai News Agency.

July 03, 2008

Milwaukee Pet Cemetery Where Sex Symbol Buried Dog Closes (WISC-TV (Cat News)


Milwaukee Pet Cemetery Where Sex Symbol Buried Dog Closes (WISC-TV Madison)
MILWAUKEE -- Sex symbol Jayne Mansfield was looking for eternal rest for her Chihuahua Gallina when she buried her in a Milwaukee-area pet cemetery in 1964.

Weston plans pet rules (Wausau Daily Herald)
WESTON -- Officials in Weston are laying down ground rules for pet owners in the village that include mandatory licenses for cats and limits on the number of animals in a home.

Does your employer offer pet care? (Pretoria News)
Ottawa - A Canadian teachers' union was pressed on Thursday to treat cats and dogs as dependents, and to pay for their members' pet care expenses so that Fido or Minou get fed and walked when their owner is working.

July 01, 2008

Pet-tested, Owner-approved (Richfield Reaper) (ARA) - Dogs and cats and (Cat News)


Pet-tested, Owner-approved (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Dogs and cats and turtles, oh my! With more than 377 million pets in the United States, Americans are becoming increasingly enamored with their "fur kids."

Animals Away Launches New Pet Crates and Kennels Section of Website (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
For pet owners who need help transporting their beloved companions where they need to go, AnimalsAway.com has set up an informative section of material detailing the types of crates and kennels needed to ship dogs, cats and other family pets by air.

Pet carnival to honor Batavia boy (Kane County Chronicle)
SOUTH ELGIN Ten-year-old Luke Laudolff loved to brush and feed the cats at Anderson Animal Shelter.

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