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  • Family escapes house fire Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:33PMPhoto by Keri Wood - The aftermath of a house fire that broke out on July 15. A family fled a fire that broke out inside their garage during the early morning of July 15. Fire officials say they lost a pet cat and a dog to the fire. No human injuries were reported.
  • KOTA TINGGI: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:33PMKuala Lumpur: Britain's University of Reading Business School is setting up a branch campus in EduCity in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, for between RM150 million and RM200 million, ...
  • Pet Advice blog update: Kitty food recall! Check your bag of kibble right now! Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:00PMNestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling approximately 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
  • Lenz Named Jo-Carroll Energy Manager of Economic Development Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:52PMCindy Lenz of Maquoketa has been hired as the manager of economic development for Jo-Carroll Energy beginning July 11. The largest part of Lenz’s services will be formally contracted to the Tri-County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA).
  • Heroic, Or Humble, Our Pets Are There For Us Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:45PMMEDIA RELEASE JULY 2011 Heroic, Or Humble, Our Pets Are There For Us Winners of the Purina Pet Competition are announced Whether it be curled up by your side on a cold day; following you around the garden as you do your chores; never leaving ...
  • Winnebago County Fair to open Thursday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:08PMTHOMPSON - The Winnebago County Fair Board and Winnebago County Extension are doing their best to distance the fair from an old description, fair board chairman Lynn Hagenson said.
  • Ticks carrying Lyme disease found in Alberta Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:44PMAlbertans are being warned to protect themselves against Lyme disease after ticks carrying the disease were found in the province.
  • Community Briefs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:41PMAlpine Animal Hospital in Carbondale, in coordination with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and 9News, is participating in the 9PetCheck — an effort to help economically disadvantaged pet owners get wellness examinations and rabies vaccinations for their dog or cat.
  • Animal shelter: Falling through the cracks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:13PMSAN BENITO — When the family pet wanders away and goes missing, many people don’t remember to check the Cameron County animal shelter.
  • Easy drop-off for stray pets Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:50PMSOUTHERN Downs Regional Council has installed new drop-off boxes for stray cats and dogs at the Stanthorpe pound.
  • Microchipping under the microscope Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:26PMWe've heard of microchipping. In fact some animal experts say it's the best way to be reunited with a lost dog or cat. But does it really work? We've told you about a couple dogs that have recently gone missing in Richmond.  Both were microchipped, only one was found. Tonight, we put microchipping under the microscope.
  • Lost pets? Check county animal shelter Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:41PMSAN BENITO — When the family pet wanders away and goes missing, many people don’t remember to check the Cameron County animal shelter.Tucked away behind the Precinct 3 highway barn, at the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 510 and Rio Rancho...
  • Feline disarms couple's spat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:23PMI realize that the last thing you want to read is another saga about Willison, my cat. However, sometimes in the methods we use to discipline our pets we learn valuable information about the maintenance of our personal relationships.[...]
  • 8 missing cats has Layton neighbors concerned Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:14PMLAYTON — It’s a real-life mystery shaping up in a Layton neighborhood — eight cats have vanished in less than two months. Neighbors fear the worst, while animal control officers aren’t sure what to think.
  • Pet of the Week Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:04AMCheeto is a 1½ -year-old Chihuahua mix. He is quiet and likes to roll over to have his tummy rubbed. Anyone interested in adopting Cheeto or another dog or cat, call the Plainview Humane Society at 80
  • Forgotten no longer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:50AMCat lovers looking to adopt were in luck this weekend as PeThingz pet store in Littleton hosted an adoption drive with Forgotten Angels, a Westford-based cat adoption agency.
  • Volunteers keep animal shelter open Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:20AMCHERYL BURKE NEWPORT — Thanks to an outpouring of community support and many repairs, the Carteret County Humane Society passed its state inspection on June 14.
  • Pet Food Drive Is A Success Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:04AMSan Andreas, CA-- Thanks to employees at Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital and surrounding communities, the 2nd Annual Pet Food Drive was a huge success. A total of 663 pounds of pet food and
  • Bele Chere Countdown: No pets, please Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:32AMLeave your beloved pets at home during Asheville's Bele Chere festival. / Citizen-Times photo Don't think about bringing your dog, cat, birds or other critters to Bele Chere.
  • Animal Consciousness Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:03AMWhat is the most conscious element of our relationship with one another?
  • Bay County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:21AMA three-year-old male St. Bernard needs a loving home and will be available for adoption Wednesday.
  • July 17 Bulletin Board Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:10AMNew listings
  • WHAT'S GOING ON: Week of July 15 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:40PMFri., July 15 ”Dancers on the Square:” 7 p.m., Palmer Square, Princeton, sponsored by YMCA Princeton, featuring Henri Velandia, of East Windsor; for information, call Christine Colosimo at 609-497-2100, ext. 332.
  • Pudgy puppies and chunky cats Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:20PMNot only are we humans mega-snacking and ballooning, seems our portly pets are packing on more pounds too.
  • Pudgy puppies and chunky cats 0 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:12PMFido is not just overly-fluffy after months of inactivity – he’s fat!
  • County animal shelter ‘bursting at seams’ Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:07PMThe Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter, 25103 Railroad Highway in Underwood, is busting at the seams right now with 12 dogs and one adult female cat up for adoption. Adoptions have been extremely slow this past month. If you are considering adopting a dog or cat and have carefully considered the commitment it takes, now is the time!
  • WHISKER TALES: Shelter animals seek new homes Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:26PMTRUFFLE AND CARAMEL are 4-month-old siblings. Truffle is a short-haired gray tiger and his sister is a short-haired brown tiger. They are very sweet and would like to stay together.
  • Pet care “oldies but goodies” Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:00PMFrom the Humane Society of the United States: The Humane Society has resurrected a 1980s video on pet care and shares some of its “oldies but goodies” tips: A good leash on life? Retractable = less control over your dog People like retractable leashes because they give dogs more freedom to explore their surroundings on a walk, but these [...]
  • Hot weather can pose grave danger to pets Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:00PMDear Readers: Summertime can pose a potential danger to your pets. Here are a few hints from the Ame ...
  • Pet Tales: Helping hands (and paws) at Pitt Bomb-sniffing dog leads pet food drive Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:40PMThe smart faculty and staff at the University of Pittsburgh made a brilliant decision when they picked Pitt Police Department Officer Riggs as honorary chair of their first pet food drive. Donations are exceeding expectations, helped, no doubt, by the cute publicity photos of Riggs.
  • SPCA free pet adoption weekend Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:12PMThe SPCA in Philadelphia has sent out the call: if you've been thinking about rescuing a pet, now would be a good time.
  • Facing felony charges, accused of killing cats Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:56PMCALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Charges have been filed against a man accused of killing multiple cats at a Battle Creek area mobile home park.
  • Digging Deeper: Mosquitoes and Fleas flourish in wet weather Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:03PMExtremely dry conditions have kept mosquitoes at bay until now.  Mosquitoes can be irritating when they bite, and pass diseases not only among humans, but also dogs.
  • PSPCA Has Free Adopt A Pet Program Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:39PMSeems like every week there is a new hoarding case, especially involving cats. Now, you can give a cat or any other pet a good home for free.
  • Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Busy season continues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:56AMA gopher tortoise and a common moorhen were among the 36 animals admitted to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic this week. Other admissions include a black racer, a Florida softshell turtle, a great horned owl, a brown thrasher, a northern cardinal, an anhinga, a gray kingbird and a black vulture.
  • Nation + World Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:51AM(Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gene Baierschmidt, executive director of The Humane Society of Utah, announces a $1.1 million dollar donation by Robert and Teresa Kay to the society Friday, July 15, 2011. Shelter dog "Evie" is being held by Marc McOmie, who works at the shelter.
  • Alleged cat killing yields felony count Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:23PMFRONT ROYAL -- A man faces multiple misdemeanor and one felony charge after allegedly torturing and killing a woman's cat.
  • Pet adoptions offered in Auburn Hills Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:43PMGive a cat or dog a home by visiting The Oakland Pet Adoption Center’s “ Christmas in July” open house event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 1700 Brown Road.  Anyone who adopts a pet or donates cash to the Oakland Pet Adoption Center’s “Spay/Neuter Fund” will be entered to win a $25 gift card to bd’s Mongolian Grill in Auburn Hills.
  • Veterinary association based in Hillsborough in search of the cutest pet in the state Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:05PMHILLSBOROUGH — The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) has launched the “Cutest Pet in the Garden State Contest,” on Facebook at facebook.com/njvma now through Aug. 12. To enter, pet owners can submit an image or video of their pet...
  • The News Matrix: Friday 15 July 2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:55PMBurglars and petty thieves have been particularly prolific in the past year. Home Office figures showed a 14 per cent rise in domestic burglaries, while a separate police study showed a 10 per cent jump in mobile-phone and wallet snatching.
  • Catwoman of Milan spares no expense for feline friend Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:06PMDispelling the notion that Italians are not animal lovers, a 77-year-old artist in Milan has taken out a full page in the country's leading newspaper to mourn the loss of her pet cat.
  • DogTime Media Expands 2011 Petties Awards Program Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:52PMDogTime Media, the largest vertical media community focused exclusively on pet owners, today announced that its blog network, the largest pet blog network in the industry, has grown to 565 bloggers.
  • For the love of your pets: Evaluating your pets condition Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:34PMBy John Beck
  • Animal Rescue Fundraiser Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:21PMKīhei Pet Supply will hold its first annual animal rescue fundraiser on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Say cheese: It's time for Arlington's pet photo contest, on Facebook this time Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:50PMIf your Fido or Fluffy is photogenic, he or she could appear in the city's 2012 pet calendar.
  • www.Car-Mageddon.com, The Complete 405 Shutdown Survival Guide, Announces Its Weekend ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:13PMIn just a few weeks time, www.Car-Mageddon.com has become to go-to website for all things Car-Mageddon with over 3 million website hits and national recognition. As LAs complete 405 Shutdown Survival Guide, the website offers up-to-the-minute information about the 405 shutdown, news and traffic updates and, most importantly, specials and discounts from local businesses ...
  • Rover and Out: Pet Owners Choose Human Names for Furry Friends Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:38AMLONDON, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Britons are shunning traditional pet names in favour of those normally given to children, new research has found. Families are more likely to call their moggy George than Tiddles, while pooch names like …
  • Foster pet homes needed Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:31AMThe cat adoption room at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center, with it’s scratching posts, mini hammocks and dozens of toys, may look like a feline paradise, but Kim Laczynski, program director at the center, says that’s not always the case, especially when the room becomes crowded.
  • Public interest power to deport people who claim human rights Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:05AMThe public interest in removing foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers from the UK could outweigh their right to a family life under Government plans.
  • Hello Kitty's owner shops for new pet Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:02AMSanrio Co., the Japanese Hello Kitty brand licenser, aims to spend up to $377 million to buy rights to a character for the first time to cut its reliance on the white cat with a red bow and no mouth.