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Protect your pets from 90-degree heat this week Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:26AMTemperatures are forecast in the high 90-degree range for the rest of this week, and possibly touching triple digits on Friday.
Winnetka District 36 summer camp provides Adventures in Learning Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:03PMArchery, fishing and natural disasters, that’s quite a summer camp without leaving the North Shore. Every summer for more than 50 years, Winnetka School District 36 has offered a wide range of activities in its Adventures in Learning day camp for second- through eighth-graders. The 515 children who enrolled this year had their choice of 85 activities to fill four class periods, including animal ...
P&G Pet Care Names New Four-Legged V.P. of Canine Communications – Pawl “Griffin” Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:03PMMore than 2,300 Votes Were Cast by Iams and Eukanuba Facebook Fans To Name New V.P. and Raise Money for America’s VetDogs (PRWeb July 19, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8655377.htm
Left behind: Group provides Peace of Mind to dog owners with dire circumstances Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:00PMShe knew she was dying, and likely so did her dog. Her emphysema was taking its toll, and she knew she didn't have long. But she didn't know what would become of Savannah, a little spaniel mix who had been her constant companion. And that worried her more than anything.
Ocular Toxocariasis--United States, 2009-2010 [From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:57PMOcular toxocariasis (OT) is caused by the zoonotic parasites Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati , roundworms of dogs and cats. Persons become infected with Toxocara when they unintentionally ingest embryonated eggs that have been shed in the feces of infected animals.
Granby club donates to Faithful Friends Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:55PMA newly formed civic group has donated $500 to Faithful Friends Animal Advocates. On Monday, July 11, the East Newton Leo Club – sponsored by Granby Lions Club – presented the check to FFAA, plus various other needed items such as dog food, cat food, cat litter, animal toys, food dishes and treats.
Flooding damages dozens of homes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:45PMFlood waters may be gone, but the damage has already been done. Copley Township was hit hard by Monday night's storms and torrential rains, leaving dozens of people left to clean up the mess.
Nurse Dolittle's multi-species sanctuary eases unwanted animals through their final years Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:28AMCarol Hine is like a Nurse Dolittle to the animals, providing the only multispecies sanctuary for elderly and special needs animals in Canada.
Dozens of animals found in Lake Stevens house where man died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:20AMLAKE STEVENS -- Emergency responders found a few surprises during a recent welfare check: 40 dogs, six cats and six birds. The animals were found living in crates in a home in the 9100 block of 42nd Street NE, near Lake Stevens, officials said. A man who lived at the home was found dead.
Working together is thebest plan for animal control Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:35AMWe've long advocated for a regional approach to animal control in our community.We have lame
In the mix Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:20AMPlayers returning from injury and others playing well in the reserves; check out the names in the mix for round 18
Preview: North Melbourne v Brisbane Lions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:05AMComing off a stellar win, North will look to extend its winning form when it clashes with the 15th-placed Lions on Saturday
Homer Glen church includes parishioners’ pets in recent services Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:20AMThey came by ones and twos, and like Noah’s ark, PJ Malin, the pastor at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Homer Glen, happily ushered a kaleidoscope of pets onto the church grounds for worship and a blessing.For these special interactive—and albeit shorter—services July 3 and 10, Malin pointed to the animals as signs of God’s love and grace.“We talked about how pets love us unconditionally ...
Parvo outbreak at animal shelter Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:05AMStuttgart, Ark. — The Stuttgart Animal Shelter is still recovering from a severe outbreak of parvovirus that recently swept through town.
Bayer Study Reveals Gaps in Perception of Veterinary Care Between Vets and Pet Owners Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:00AMWhile much has been reported about an end to the ongoing recession in the U.S., the impact is still being felt in the veterinary community. Â Fifty-one percent of veterinarians reported a net decrease in patient visits over the last two years, while 42 percent said that revenues decreased in 2010 as compared to 2009. Â This decline continues a trend that has been documented over the last decade ...
Valley fever cases likely to increase after dust storm Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:52AMPeople contract it by inhaling airborne fungal spores from desert soil. Most don't have symptoms.
Scientists unravel secret to a long life Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:58AMLondon, July 18 (IANS) Scientists have claimed to develop a technique that they say may lead to a longer life. Unfortunately, the treatment is only fit for pets at the moment.
Pet rescue non-profit celebrates 10 years, works to rebuild dog adoption program Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:43AMA pet focused non-profit S.A.R.A. or Shelter Animal Resource Alliance, is celebrating a decade of success in helping local dogs and cats stay alive, out of shelters and in Oregon...
Trixie: This week's Salem County Adopt-A-Pet Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:40AMView full size Special to the Sunbeam/Passion4Pets Trixie is around 5 years old and weighs 15 pounds. She is spayed, housebroken and great with children. She loves playing with other dogs and doesn't mind cats. This little lady loves to be held, but is just as happy walking next to you.
Routine vaccinations protect you pets | Regional Animal Services of King County Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:39AMAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that applies to your pets as well. Routine vaccinations are important to the life and health of your furry friends. Take the time now to review your pet’s shot records, or contact your veterinarian to see if your cat or dog is due for any boosters.
Marketers tap into a lucrative market: pets | John Reinan Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:21AMMarketers tap into a lucrative market: pets REUTERS/Nicky Loh American pet owners spent about $48.5 billion on their pets in 2010. By John Reinan | Monday, July 18, 2011 The level of love, care and money that people lavish on their pets has ceased to amaze me. When I worked at newspapers, it was a given that a happy pet story — or a sad one — was a strong candidate for front-page play, and would ...
Rock Cats blast Portland again Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:18AMPORTLAND — For the second game in a row the New Britain Rock Cats needed some late-inning heroics in order to pull out a win. And for the second game in a row they got them, scoring two in the ninth to down the Portland Sea Dogs 9-7 Sunday afternoon.
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Ruling hurts Sea Dogs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:51PMPORTLAND -- In the Portland Sea Dogs' point of view, they were robbed of two home runs Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field, in a 9-7 loss to the New Britain Rock Cats.
Councilwoman finds city dollars to help animal shelter Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:14PMFreeman Klopott Examiner Staff Writer Follow Him @FKlopott D.C. Councilwoman Mary Cheh has found $200,000 in city funding to ensure an animal shelter that didn't have air conditioning, among other woes, is able to take better care of the pets it's supposed to protect. The Washington Humane Society operates the shelter at 1201 New York Ave. NE, but rents the facility from the ...
Retiring pastor of Holy Spirit Church in Algiers gave 100 percent, his parishioners say Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:08PMWarm and fun-loving, the priest created a community that will never forget him
Big turnout at BARC's discount adoption event Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:07PMHOUSTON – Animal shelters across the state say more and more families are having to give up their pets, and many facilities are full. That’s why BARC held a huge adoption event – with steep discounts – at a Kroger parking lot in the Heights Sunday. After KHOU 11 aired a on the capacity crisis at the shelter Thursday, Houstonians stepped up, adopting more than 200 cats and dogs. On Saturday alone ...
Video: New York fans fill Rogers Centre Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:54PMNo description available
How The Mole Got Its Twelve Fingers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:35AMPolydactyly is a hereditary anomaly that is relatively common in both humans and animals. Moles also have additional fingers. In their case, however, the irregularity compared to the five-finger formula of land vertebrates is the norm. An international team of researchers headed by paleontologists from the University of Zurich has now uncovered the background to the development of the mole’s ...
Plan in the works to rebuild aged shelter Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:11AMTwo dogs are seen in their kennels at the Carson City Animal Shelter. The city has retained a consultant to design a new shelter that would replace the aging 50-year-old facility on Butti Way.
CHELSEA: City council, residents continue discussion on possible backyard chicken ordinance Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:58AMThe Chelsea City Council dug into the details of a possible backyard chicken ordinance during their work session Tuesday, July 12.
A seeing-eye ferret? Now 'service animal' defined more narrowly Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:32AMThe Americans With Disabilities Act was vague on what constituted a service animal. But now that definition is narrowed to dogs. Maybe miniature horses. The Americans With Disabilities Act was vague on what constituted a service animal. But now that definition is narrowed to dogs. Maybe miniature horses.
Two women charged with abusing animals; eight cats and dogs seized Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:29AMPORT EWEN – Two women have been charged with four counts each of failure to provide proper sustenance to animals after eight cats and dogs were seized.
Volunteers keep animal shelter open Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:24AMCHERYL BURKE NEWPORT — Thanks to an outpouring of community support and many repairs, the Carteret County Humane Society passed its state inspection on June 14.
2 women accused of neglecting pets Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:03AMPORT EWEN — Two Esopus woman have been charged with failing to provide proper sustenance to their pets.
Since 1930s, all roads lead to Sonoma County Fair Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:58AMDon Heid, 89, spent 51 years handing out ice cream operating the Clover Stornetta free ice cream booth at the Sonoma County Fair since the 1950s.
Keeping Your Pets Safe This Summer Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:53AMWe are smack dab in the middle of the "dog days of summer," and even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat, according to the The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA.
Tails of Marin: A great need to save the kings Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:12AMBy Elizabeth YoungMarin Humane SocietyThere is an epic but almost invisible drama at work in the Bay Area.
Adopt These Dogs! Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:09AMAna's Angels goes to area high kill shelters and pulls dogs and cats that would not be making it out. We will be dressing them up to walk the runway to hopefully find homes. People can also walk their own dog and give a donation to help save one from the shelter. We are doing this at the San Jose Blvd Petco July 16th from 1-3pm.
Pets therapy launch at hospital Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:58AMDogs and cats are to be used to help hospital patients across north Wales as a Pets As Therapy scheme gets under way
Protein May Help Diagnose And Treat Lymphoma In People And Dogs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:09PMA protein that appears to play a key role in the formation of lymphoma and other tumors by inhibiting a tumor-suppressing gene has been identified by a team of veterinary and human medicine researchers at the University of California, Davis. The researchers suggest that the newly identified protein may be a potential target for diagnosing and treating lymphoma in humans and animals. They will ...
Schwartzel Gets Break With Bounce On Head Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:04PMMasters champion Charl Schwartzel is in contention midway through the British Open after a 3-under-par 67 on Friday that was enhanced by a shot off a fan's head.
Animal Shelter Gutted By Fire Seeking Homes For Dozens Of Cats Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:02PMAn animal shelter is now back in business after a devastating fire. And now, it's working to find forever homes for dozens of cats. 1/21/11: Fire Guts Shelter; Dozens Of Animals Displaced
Pound needed new cat room Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:55PMIt’s unfortunate that local animal-control officers had to have 548 cats—along with 826 dogs—euthanized last year at the Jesup pound. As a result of animal overpopulation, though, large-scale euthanization won’t be ending any time soon.
JAMESBURG: Borough addresses stray cat problem Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:25AMJAMESBURG — In the first month of the borough’s new animal control contract with Helmetta, there were 49 calls from Jamesburg to the new kennel in Helmetta, and most of them were regarding feral cats in Jamesburg.
Pet of the Week Piper Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:15AMMeet our Pet of the Week Piper. She's a 1-year-old female tortoisesh domestic short hair.
World-Herald editorial: A positive trend on pets Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:51AMFar fewer dogs and cats are being euthanized in the nation's shelters these days. That can only be a good thing.
Asheville collie mix loves water, people, needs home Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:48AMWest is a loving, submissive 9-month-old collie mix. For more information, call 274-3647 or visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org. / Special to the Citizen-times
Sewickley Public Library draws purr-fect show: 'Hello Kitty!" Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:37AM"Hello Kitty!" — an exhibit of more than 30 paintings and drawings of cats at the Sewickley Public Library— has attracted entries from artists from all across the Pittsburgh area, including Sewickley-area children. read more »
Goat Raises Fawn Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:27AMA Texas goat herd has adopted a new member, but it doesn't bleet, it bounds.
Switch in policy would help city's animals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:20AMATTLEBORO - With animal lovers hounding him for action, City Councilor Richard Conti is hoping to convince colleagues to divert $1 of every dog licensing fee to a fund for canines at the city's animal shelter.