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1 hr ago | Buffalo News

Ailing pets propel profusion of care

The patient was lying on his side, asleep under anesthesia, as a machine measuring his breathing beeped soothingly.

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Related Topix: Pets, Orchard Park, NY, Cornell University, Medicine, Acupuncture, Health, Orthodontics, Buffalo Metro

Sun Jul 05, 2009

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Find-A-Pet for July 5, 2009

Metrowest Humane Society - Call the shelter at 508-875-3776. ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER Many dogs available for adoption.

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Related Topix: Pets, Nashua, NH, Nashua Metro, Boston Metro

Sat Jul 04, 2009

News-Sun

Mundelein parade all about pets

Like a giant balloon at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Belle towered over the other participants in the village's annual pet parade.

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Related Topix: Hamsters, Pets, Mundelein, IL, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Darlington and Stockton Times

Ferrets stolen from hutch overnight

A FAMILY is in shock after pet ferrets were snatched from a hutch in the middle of the night.

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Related Topix: Pets

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Reno Gazette-Journal

Humane society holds pet adoption drive

A sale on unconditional love will be held Thursday through Sunday at the Nevada Humane Society.

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Related Topix: Hamsters, Pets, Reno Metro, Reno, NV

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Hampshire Chronicle

Bunnies seek a large hutch

FLUFF and Bugs are two friendly female bunny rabbits looking for a new home to rest their paws.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, Pets

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Siblings seek a home together

ROSIE and Tim are cats from the same litter looking for a new home together. The pair, who are six years old, have come to STARescue because of their ownera s ill health, and are very close.

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Related Topix: Pets

Mon Jun 29, 2009

WHAM

Choosing a Family Pet

Martha Stewart's "Pet Expert" Marc Marrone talks about things to consider when choosing a family pet .

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Related Topix: Hamsters, Pets

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Lahonton Valley News

CAPS Corner - Are you thinking about owning a ferret?

Are you thinking about owning a ferret? ENLARGE Lisa Watson, our guest writer this week, had a booth at our Bark in the Park for one of the local rescue groups.

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Related Topix: Pets, Fallon, NV

Sat Jun 27, 2009

www.kentshowground.co.uk | sdresh

Kent Showground - Home of the Kent County Show

With only a few weeks to go before the County's 80th Show, we have decided to celebrate this milestone with a BONUS for families! Book in advance and children go free (maximum of 2 children per Adult ticket).

The advance adult ticket is £15.00 and can be bought on-line or by calling our ticket hotline 01622 633060.

Planning for the largest outdoor event in Kent, the Kent County Show, is complete with a full day of displays and entertainment for the whole family.

Also this year will be a Countryside Area that will include Fly-fishing, Ferret Racing, Birds of Prey, Otters, Duck herding, Hounds and other countryside pursuits such as working Gun Dogs. The Forestry section will feature some interesting and interactive displays and provides a shady area to enjoy some peace and quiet, before discovering the rest of the Show.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

www.timesleader.com | sdresh

Dogging it, with boss's consent

WILKES-BARRE – Times Leader employees participated in the 10th annual national Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday to help raise awareness about the thousands of stray dogs looking for a good home.

Two employees from the circulation department, customer service manager Jim McCabe and customer service representative Jan Staricha, believe all dogs deserve a second chance.

McCabe rescued two of his boxers, Liberty and Jasmine, from Boxer Angels Rescue after joining the organization two years ago.

When McCabe picked Liberty from an animal shelter in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was malnourished.

“These are dogs that desperately need homes and good homes from people. Rather than buy them from puppy mills, you are better off to go to the Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals and get these animals,” McCabe said.

Staricha’s docile greyhound, Jaws, was just one of thousands of greyhounds that had raced. Her family rescued Jaws three months ago after his previous owner died.

Greyhounds compete in three races after turning 18 months old, and if they don’t win they are killed or put up for adoption, Staricha explained.

These events are vitally important to educating people on the benefits of adopting an animal, whether it be from a shelter or rescue organization, according to Vince Sweeney, executive director of the Luzerne County SPCA

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Related Topix: Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY

FirstCoastNews

Confirmed Rabies Case in Clay County

Clay County has confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found in Orange Park. The Clay County Animal Control and Clay County Health Department says the raccoon was found in the area of Orange Park, zip code 32073, east of Blanding Boulevard.

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Related Topix: Orange Park, FL, Pets

Fri Jun 26, 2009

www.eveningleader.co.uk | sdresh

Thirsty ferret walks into Wrexham pub DID you hear the one about the ferret that walked into a pub?

DID you hear the one about the ferret that walked into a pub?

Customers at The Railway in Rhosddu were enjoying a pleasant midweek evening drink and a chat when a furry blond visitor suddenly scuttled over the threshold.

They could hardly believe their eyes, as the inquisitive animal trotted happily about the place.

The pub has given him the nickname 'Fosters' and he is currently being cared for by ferret expert John Rogers.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Aiken Standard

The ultimate recycling program reuses pets

When you think about the Aiken SPCA, you probably don't think about recycling. However, being environmentally responsible through a variety of ways such as recycling is a big part of the culture.

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Related Topix: Chinchillas, Pets

Wed Jun 24, 2009

State of Michigan

State Offers Summer Pet Vaccination Reminder

The Michigan Department of Agriculture is reminding residents to protect animals and humans from harmful diseases by vaccinating pets and livestock.

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Related Topix: Pets, Agriculture, Science

Tue Jun 23, 2009

WisInfo

Soggy Dog makes bathing pets easier

DE PERE - This is no shaggy dog story, but it has shaggy dogs aplenty. A bad back, two big hairy dogs and a desire for a job with less standing led to Jodi Hoffman opening Soggy Dog Do It Yourself Pet Wash at 910 Main Ave.

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Related Topix: Pets, De Pere, WI, Games, Blackjack, Oneida, WI

Mon Jun 22, 2009

www.nashuatelegraph.com | sdresh

The Week in Preview: June 22 Fashion furword

Hollywood is one of the trend-setting capitals of the world, but there’s one area where we surpass the California elite: Ferrets aren’t banned in the Granite State, so we can have them as pets. Celebrate these friendly fuzzies (who are illegal in California only because officials fear they’ll get loose and overrun the local wildlife) at the 14th annual Ferret Awareness Day Ferret Festival from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at Lions Club Hall at 256 Mammoth Road in Londonderry.

Ferret owners are welcome to bring their pets to participate in a variety of contests

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Related Topix: Hollis, NH, Pets, Londonderry, NH, Opinion

www.winnipegsun.com | sdresh

Weasel owners grin and ferret | Winnipeg | News | Winnipeg Sun

If you're thinking of taking a ferret as a pet, now's your chance to meet a few before you take the leap.

The Manitoba Ferret Association is holding its annual Spring Frolic at St. Vital Park on Saturday, and while the event is a fundraiser for the group, member Kelly Yager said it's also about raising awareness about the critters.

HIGH-MAINTENANCE

"They're high-maintenance, both financially and physically," said Yager, who owns seven ferrets. "It's really an impulse buy for a lot of people."

Ferrets spend 14 to 18 hours a day sleeping, but when awake are generally very playful, regularly seeking out humans to interact with. Their level of activity and natural curiosity can make them both endearing and trying, so Yager and the MFA counsel prospective owners to think things through.

More expensive to feed and care for than the average dog or cat, ferrets live up to their nickname of 'little thief' as they steal away with personal and household objects on a regular basis.

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Related Topix: Pets

Sun Jun 21, 2009

EMaxHealth

Take Care Of Health When Traveling With Pets

The European Commission adopted a proposal according to which transitional animal health requirements applicable to the movement of pet animals travelling with their owners to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom are to be extended until 31 December 2011. The proposal will be discussed by the European Parliament and the Council, with a view to formal adoption through the co-decision procedure.

What do the rules currently in force provide for?

In accordance with the current rules laid down in Regulation (EC) 998/2003 (known as 'the Pet Regulation'), pet dogs, cats and ferrets travelling with their owner for non-commercial movements to another Member State must be accompanied by a passport, or when imported from a third country by a certificate, providing proof of a valid anti-rabies vaccination (the "general regime'."

The Regulation also grants a transitional period expiring 30 June 2010 to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom to make the entry of pet animals into their territory subject to compliance with certain additional requirements in relation with rabies, the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis or ticks (the "transitional regime").

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Related Topix: Pets, Dogs

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Health News Digest

Although Exotic Pets Can Be Great Companions, There Are Health...

HealthNewsDigest.com) - MANHATTAN, Kan., -- Owners of exotic animals like reptiles and birds need to be aware of illnesses that can affect both their pet and humans, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.

Gary West, assistant professor of zoological medicine in K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine, said exotic animals can make fun and interesting pets, but there are many health factors to consider before owning one.

West said common exotic pets are ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles and birds. He recommended several of these animals as good pets, including cockatiels, guinea pigs, rabbits, bearded dragons, corn snakes, blue-tongued skinks, some species of tarantulas, freshwater tropical fish and some tortoises.

Owning an exotic pet is different from owning pets like dogs and cats. Some exotic pets have specialized needs, such as lizards that require an ultraviolet light for basking, live insects for food or other whole prey items, West said.

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Related Topix: Pets, Guinea Pigs, Exotic Pets, Birds, Entomology, Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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