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  • Pet hotel takes furry boarders when senior owners need medical help Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:28PMHelping their animals helps owners get needed care, advocates say At 79, Jean Lichorat of Kissimmee has outlived her family and friends. But she's doesn't feel alone.
  • Ready for take-off Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:20PMNeighbors' dogged opposition has apparently thwarted a pet hotel slated for South Boston. The Zoning...
  • Local firm’s DNA-based registry aimed at dog breeders Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:46PMIn the dog business, bloodlines are a breeder’s calling card, and a Knoxville start-up has set up a DNA-based registry to help them verify their credentials.Boyd Tech Inc. was launched in 2008 by Mark and Mike Boyd at the suggestion of their uncle, Knoxville entrepreneur Tom Boyd, whose company EDP Biotech sells tests that use animals’ DNA to confirm breed and parentage.Over the past two years ...
  • Bill Requiring Doctors to Offer Ultra Sounds Before Abortions Advances Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:37PMAfter a long and sometimes emotional debate in the House Health and Human Resources Committee, a bill requiring doctors to offer women ultra sounds before an abortion passed out of the committee.
  • Owner Questions The Shooting Of His Beloved Pet Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:27PMWESTLAKE, Ohio -- Dr. Stephen Cooke says his three yellow Labrador retrievers have been an important part of his family, starting eight years ago when he adopted a friendly lab he named Callaway.
  • Pit bull attack leaves pet owner looking for answers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:17PMThe attack victim's owner thinks the dog should have been impounded. The Health Department says it's not that simple.
  • Rowville dog poisoning no accident Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:14PMKNOX Council is warning the person who poisoned a Rowville family dog with 2kg of snail bait could face up to a year in jail.
  • Though number of coyotes seen rises, trapping remains sporadic Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:04PMThe brownish-gray coyote bared its teeth and snarled as Ralph Pfister arrived to open the steel trap that held it by the leg. A young male, it had succumbed to the irresistible bait combination of dead skunk and rival canine poop placed on the side of a dirt road running through the expansive Adams Ranch.
  • Humane society benefit raises $25,000 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:04PMCARMEL -- A Wine, Wags & Whiskers benefit Friday night raised $25,000 -- $15,000 more than last year's inaugural event -- for the Humane Society for Hamilton County.
  • Lacrosse fans can help animals Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:55PMFans are encouraged to bring much-needed pet supplies for the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) with them to the Wachovia Center on March 13, when the Philadelphia Wings host the Minnesota Swarm (4-4) at 7 p.m.
  • Number of abandoned pooches at dog parks alarms pet owners Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:54PMDog parks must be created for days such as Saturday, when the sun poked out long enough to shimmer on White Rock Lake. One by one, winter-weary pet owners drifted to Mockingbird Point Dog Park with no greater purpose in mind than letting their pooches run free.
  • Fire ripped through Saginaw County apartment, killing one woman Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:52PMA Saginaw County apartment with no working smoke detectors went up in flames, killing a woman and a family pet.
  • Dear Heloise 3/6/10 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:39PMHEAD AWAY FROM DANGERDear Heloise: I would like to applaud your advice to dog owners to apply the window lock when traveling with their dogs to ensure that the window doesn’t close on their pet.I would like to take the suggestion a bit further. When driving, dogs should not be allowed to stick any part of their head out of the window. The danger to the animal is significant, both from flying ...
  • Preparations under way for Cotton District Arts Festival Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:38PMOrganizers feel Starkville’s award-winning 2010 Cotton District Arts Festival of music, dance, art and eats April 17 is shaping up to be the best festival yet, with returning favorites and new additions.
  • PHOTOS A shot in the park: Hundreds of pets vaccinated at Estates low-cost clinic Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:16PMLocal pet owners who wanted to pinch pennies, but still make sure their furry friends were safe from disease, showed up by the hundreds at Max Hasse Community Park in Golden Gate Estates on Saturday for the Low-Cost Shot Clinic for Dogs and Cats. It was held by Volunteer Services for Animals Inc. and more than 500 animals were vaccinated.
  • Ohio parks offer rewards, discounts and more fun Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:46PMFrom gas stations to grocery stores, businesses lure customers in with loyalty cards. Now the Ohio State Parks system awards points every time guests stay in its campsites, cottages, Getaway Rentals - even round, canvas yurts.
  • Organization offers "hope" to unwanted animals Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:11PMSIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - More than six million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters every year. That's according to the Humane Society of the United States. Far too many... to all find homes.
  • Insuring pets can be a life or death decision Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:31PMTHE recession is hitting animal lovers hard, with nine out of ten refusing treatment for pets, as recommended by vets, because they cannot afford it, with almost six in ten
  • What a daft way to stop your spaniel eating the milkman Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:25PMAs we know, one man once got on one plane in a pair of exploding hiking boots and as a result everyone else in the entire world is now forced to strip naked at airports and hand over their toiletries to a man in a high-visibility jacket.
  • Testing dog owners an idea to be pounded:Woodcock Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:13PMEvery now and then, you come across an idea that is so silly, so over-the-top, yet so creative, you just know it’s going to turn up in a legislature or council chamber near you.
  • Metro Bank granted FSA license Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:47AMMetro Bank will serve the banking needs of the consumer and business communities beginning with two stores in London and deposits will be covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
  • Shelter open house attracts more than 500 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:25AMKitties got petted, dogs got walked and a lot of people got a first-hand look at the facilities during Feb. 27’s open house at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley.
  • Animal rescue group hires new director Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:12AMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — The folks who support the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) are a dedicated bunch. From the volunteers who help staff adoption events to those in the office who field inquiries and keep track of every dog and cat awaiting adoption, it is their tireless efforts that make it all happen.
  • Pet of the Week: Sampson Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:59AMClearwater, Florida - Our pet of the week is Sampson. Appropriately named, Sampson is a big strong American Bulldog Mix that is almost 9 years old. He is a sweet boy that loves to be outside in the yard playing tug 'o war, it is his favorite game.
  • Annual SnowFest events include fun jam, parade Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:55AMSnowFest, the celebration of all things winter in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, starts Friday and is scheduled to run through March 14.
  • If your pets aren't stashed away during a home inspection, don't expect the inspector to chase them Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:51AMBack when I started doing home inspections every day, I figured I had a pretty simple job. All I had to do was find the meaningful flaws in a house that was for sale, then tell the homebuyers about any problems I found.As it turned out, my real job was that of a zookeeper.
  • WBOC-TV 16, Delmarvas News Leader, FOX 21 - Animal Shelters Take in More Lost Pets Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:41AMAnimal shelter officials say they are taking in a lot of lost animals because of recent storms. (Photo: WBOC) CAMDEN, Del.- More lost pets are showing up at Delmarva animal shelters. Those shelters are blaming the weather for the influx of pets.
  • 'Rabbit Lady' Tells Her Side of the Story Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:27AMVelma Muessemyer says she doesn't have much use for a name. 'Everyone just calls me the rabbit lady,' she said. 'That's how everybody knows me.'
  • Should Animal Abusers, Like Sex Offenders, Be Registered? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:24AMThe California legislature is considering a bill to create a registray of animal abusers. But there might not be enough money to fund it
  • Microchip pets to be mandatory Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:12AMBUNDABERG cat and dog owners will have to microchip their pets under a new mandatory state government requirement.
  • Community briefs - March 4 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:11AMAround the community
  • Cheers & Jeers for Friday, March 5 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:08AMCheers to the crew at Baldino's on Fort Bragg Road. They are always cheerful, friendly and fast with service. We are frequent customers, and the staff always knows what we want and has our sandwiches ready by the time we seat ourselves.
  • World News Quick Take Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:07AMFive Pakistani road construction workers were shot dead and one was wounded in Kandahar yesterday, police said. The workers were traveling to a construction site when two gunmen on motorbikes opened fire at their minivan at about 7am, Kandahar deputy police chief Mohammad Shah Faroqi said.
  • 'Rabbit Lady' Tells Her Side of the Story Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:07AMVelma Muessemyer says she doesn't have much use for a name. "Everyone just calls me the rabbit lady," she said. "That's how everybody knows me." She walked through a gauntlet of wire cages stacked on the porch of her dilapidated home on Monday.
  • Independence infant dies after it's bitten by dog Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:46AMA newborn baby died Feb. 18 after being bitten by the family's dog. The 11-day-old infant was in his car seat on a bed in his Independence home when the family's 71-pound Siberian husky bit the boy, a release from the West Hennepin Public Safety (WHPS) department noted.
  • Stranded spaniel and owner saved Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:42AMA man who climbed 100ft (30m) up a slope to help his injured dog is airlifted to safety along with his pet by coastguards in Dorset.
  • Pet tales: Georgie lives like a prince Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:35AMLEWISBURG — Three-year-old Georgie may not be part of the royal family, but he sure seems to think so. Georgie is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the same type of dog that the royal family has kept for the past 70 years and the Queen of England’s favorite breed.
  • Adoption agencies seeking homes for pets Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:32AMSHAMOKIN DAM — Love was in the air Saturday at PetSmart, located in the Monroe Marketplace, Shamokin Dam.
  • Halifax deputy shoots dog Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:22AMHALIFAX — A deputy from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office serving a restraining order ended up embroiled in a situation ending in the shooting death of a beloved family pet.
  • Green Roof Dog Houses Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:13AMWould your animal companion be happier in a plantation-style eco-house or maybe a more contemporary green dwelling? Custom designed Green Roof Animal Houses from American-based Sustainable Pet Designs are the perfect housing option for the environmentally friendly pet. Read more...
  • Houma boy returns lost dog to owners Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:12AMLaura McKnight Staff Writer HOUMA — Tylian Francois of Houma adored the small dog that he cared for as a pet for about two weeks.
  • Nashville Vet Clinic Offers Affordable Care Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:09AMPet owners can save on vet bills and still get quality care.
  • Deadly disease increasing in wildlife, could spread to dogs Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:08AMAn increase in canine distemper infection in wildlife has veterinarians worried about a recurrence of an outbreak that killed more than 600 dogs in Alachua County three years ago.
  • Woman banned from keeping pets after neglecting dog Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:58AMA WOMAN has been banned from keeping dogs after her emaciated pet shar pei had to be put down.
  • Jesse James and wife Sandra Bullock get their lost pit bull dog back Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:52PMReality TV star Jesse James says his lost pit bull Cinnabun returned home Wednesday.
  • Sailing freely in love Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:50PMWe are all alive. But how many of us are really living? Every day most of us trudge through the usual hustle and bustle of life's routines and commitments, to put food on the table and maintain the lifestyles of our selves and families.
  • Doggie Dates steal the show at Black Tie and Tails Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:41PMThe Ritz-Carlton became Animal House last Saturday evening. More than 100 party animals, accompanied by their humans, walked the red carpet at the swank five-star mountain retreat for the second annual Black Tie and Tails event, a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe. Most dogs arrived dressed in tuxes and tutus, or accessorized in some sartorially splendid manner, for they were at ...
  • Club Corner: Pet Pals befriend animals Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:29PMMost Ohio Wesleyan students may not realize how many homeless animals there are in Delaware County, but the members of Pet Pals know and understand the attention they need.
  • Dogs meet new inmate best friends Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:27PMLAWRENCEVILLE — In a dispiriting landscape of concrete and stainless steel, nothing livens up a cell block quite like a handful of playful dogs clamoring for attention and exercise. Photo slide show inside
  • Boulder DA announces new animal-abuse protocol Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:19PMMarch 16, 2007 -- Marcy Trescott-Helmick, 60, was cited with nine counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and 34 counts of improper care of animals after Boulder County sheriff's deputies discovered that she'd been keeping horses in "deplorable" conditions. She was sentenced to two years of probation.