Archive for February, 2009
Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Celebrate your pet in its golden years
Seattle Times, United States By Dr. Tracy Acosta A pet's life is never long enough for those of us who love him or her. However, barring disease or trauma, today a pet can live at least an average of 10-12 quality years due to advances in nutrition and medical care. … Prevent pet loss with a microchip Twice-annual vet exams are in pets' best interest Maryland considers law permitting pet trusts |
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Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 10:02 pm
 News 10 Now |
More Hints on Vet Visits
Washington Post, United States Do not let your pet sniff or socialize with other animals in the waiting room. Most pets are already stressed, and many may be contagious. Do not make a call or answer your cell phone while in the veterinary hospital. Clients who do so at their … Cat owners need to clean up after their pets, too Are you a cat person? |
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Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 10:02 pm
 Daily Star - Lebanon |
Four months sounds early to neuter a pet
MiamiHerald.com, FL PATTY KHULY Q:I've just heard about a new law that would require all Floridians to spay and neuter our pets when they're 4 months old. I think it's a good thing to require spaying and neutering but isn't 4 months too early? I've always heard that it … Get up early, get pet spayed for free Pets Spayed, Neutered For Free At LA Event So many reasons to spay and neuter |
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Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 9:02 pm
Group helps with shelter for pets
Albany Times Union, NY 24 Page 1 story ("Meet Fido, homeless'') brought attention to the issue of more pets becoming homeless because of the economy. Early in the housing crisis, the Animal Protective Foundation realized what this would mean for the community and the shelter … Woman faces charges after more than 30 pets were found in her home Man’s best friends left homeless as owners battle with recession KCMO Animal Shelter Operation Shifts to Private Operator |
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Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 9:02 pm
Cost skyrockets when flying with pet
Contra Costa Times, CA By Jaclyn Giovis Spirit Airlines recently raised its fee for carrying pets to $100 each way, from $85 previously. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines made even steeper increases last year. The round-trip costs of traveling with a pet are almost as … |
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Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 9:02 pm
"Monkey Bite" Bill Would Mean No Interstate Trade Of Primate Pets
U.S. News & World Report, DC If you've seen The Daily Show recently, you know about the latest moral panic: pet chimps run amok! And like with so many moral panics in the past, Congress is using it to punish businesspeople. Check out the Daily Show video here. … Captive Primate Safety Act passes in House of Representatives |
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Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 8:02 pm
 Newsday |
Pet owners march against closure of animal shelter
News 12 Westchester, CT (02/28/09) WANTAGH - Animal lovers marched in Wantagh Saturday to protest the closing of the Bideawee Pet Adoption Center. Nearly a century after it first opened its door, the center is scheduled to close next weekend due to financial woes. … Animal lovers hope to stop Wantagh shelter closing |
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Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 8:02 pm
Pets Die in Costly Martinsburg Fire
WHAG, MD MARTINSBURG, WV - Half a dozen dogs, cats and several guinea pigs were killed in a morning fire in Martinsburg, but no people were injured. The fire broke out at 8:00 Saturday morning and it took firefighters an hour and half to extinguish it. … Duplex fire displaces Martinsburg family |
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Thursday 26 February 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Daily Star - Lebanon |
Hi-tech animal shelter for homeless pets
Examiner.com by Sharon Seltzer, Pet Rescue Examiner The Humane Society of Naples, FL will be tossing all of the outdated concepts associated with animal shelters, including the cages and dog runs, and replacing them with a new hi-tech design. … Get your pets fixed Mikey, left, is available from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter … More people giving up their pets |
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Thursday 26 February 2009 @ 10:02 pm
 National Post |
Kids and pets: dogs
Examiner.com by Jana Lynch, Wilmington Parenting Examiner This week, Wilmington Pet Training Examiner Casey Troyer and I bring you the first in a collaborative series on kids and pets. This week’s installment is kids and dogs. Casey gives a nice breakdown on how to … Pet Scoop: ID tags improve odds for pets on the loose Appreciate our pets while we have them Dog Lady Dogs allowed: Creature comforts at the workplace |
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