Pets Can Help Seniors Maintain an Active Lifestyle

Monday, September 29th, 2008 Posted in Pet Pictures | No Comments »

A May 1999 study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society confirms what many have long suspected; independently living seniors that have pets tend to have better physical health and mental well being than those that don’t. Since then, scientists ...

Seniors With Pets Healthier

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 Posted in Pet Pictures | No Comments »

Researchers have found pets to have social, mental and physical benefits for everyone, but most importantly senior citizens who are looking for companionship. “A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing found elderly pet owners are significantly healthier than ...

Pro Energy Group Leader Working Man Needs Representation

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 Posted in Pet Supply | No Comments »

It’s time for the energy industry employees who work in the field and get their hands dirty to band together and protect their interests before it is too late, said the leader of a new, local pro-energy group. “This is about ...

Vet’s warning over additives in food which could put your pets at risk

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Reptile Pets | No Comments »

Owners have been told they are putting their pets at risk by feeding them animal foods packed with additives. Television vet Joe Inglis says they risk causing problems such as obesity, food allergies and hyperactivity. Mr Inglis, who launches his Campaign for ...

Neutering pets can prevent cancer

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Posted in Pet Pictures | No Comments »

Several times in the past couple of months, I have had to do what no doctor looks forward to - deliver the diagnosis of cancer. While the pets afflicted were different in age, breed and residence, they all possessed a common ...

Pender prisoners to train family pets

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Posted in Pets Guide | No Comments »

Raab, the founder of Monty's Home, has been working with the Pender Correctional Institution to start a dog-training program at the Burgaw prison, bringing together unwanted dogs and locked-up people for the benefit of both. The Pawsitive Partners Prison Program will ...

The Dog Spot is a real treat for pets and owners

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 Posted in Pets Guide | No Comments »

A few days ago, a friend and I took my dog, Dixie, to an area on Cleveland Avenue, just past the railroad tracks. We let her roam freely and happily under a bridge. She sniffed at grass and rocks in this ...

Mabinogi Unleashes Pets

Monday, June 16th, 2008 Posted in Pet Pictures | No Comments »

America Inc. is adding a new dimension of game play to Mabinogi with the addition of pets as in-game companions. This exceptionally popular feature supplies players with an exciting new enhancement to Mabinogi's already massive offering of gaming features. Players can ...

Playwrights for Pets to Present Gay-Themed In the Rainbow Benefit June 9

Monday, May 26th, 2008 Posted in Pet Games | No Comments »

Playwright for Pets will present In the Rainbow an evening of gay-themed plays for adults June 9 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. The performance, which benefits Animal Haven, will include works by Jim Dalglish, Carolyn Gage, David Johnston, Barbara Kahn, ...

Foreclosure Pets Program Selects First 10 Shelters

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 Posted in Pet Supply | No Comments »

An increase in the number of surrendered or abandoned pet cats and dogs as a result of nationwide home foreclosures has spilled over into animal shelters, and new requests for the Foreclosure Pets Grant Program keep rolling in. The program, launched ...