Hard Times Trigger More Pet Abandonments
Friday, October 10th, 2008 Posted in Pet Supply | No Comments »Kittens abandoned outside of the Huron Humane Society in Alpena are nothing new for shelter manager Natalie Francis. "We have four boxes by our mailbox that kittens are dropped off in," she said. "We found a mixed litter of kittens in ...
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 ...
Clinic Planned For Rabies Vaccinations For Pets
Friday, September 26th, 2008 Posted in Pet Supply | No Comments »A national shortage of rabies vaccinations for humans has increased the need for pet owners to vaccinate their pets to prevent the spread of the disease, county officials said Thursday. A pet vaccination clinic is planned for Saturday in Hendersonville. The shortage ...
Pet cremation firm dumped dead animals
Friday, September 26th, 2008 Posted in Pet Pictures | No Comments »A pet cremation business that dumped dead animals in bushland in Victoria's north has been fined. Bendigo-based business Pets at Peace has been fined $5671 by the Environment Protection Authority for ditching 19 animal carcasses in July. The remains of four cats, ...
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 ...
Pets Take The Bite Out Of Dorm Life
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 Posted in Pet Games | No Comments »Kristina Durkoske figures Vinny is about as perfect a roommate as anyone could hope for. He's cheerful and adaptable, likes her friends and is respectful of the other dormitory residents. And when Durkoske is stressed, he does what he can ...
New rules set for owners of exotic pets in Florida
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 Posted in Pet Games | No Comments »Residents who own reptiles that are not native to Florida can now give up their pets without facing a penalty whenever they want - instead of releasing them into the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a ...
Pets getting priority this time as city empties for Gustav
Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Pet Pictures | No Comments »Elisa Miller dropped to the pavement and nuzzled her face against the neck of her fittingly named coonhound Hurricane. "The driver will stop every two hours to check on the pets," a worker assured her. "We'll take good care of him. ...
MEMA Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for Gustav
Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in Pets Guide | No Comments »The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency asks residents who own pets and livestock to have disaster plans in place for their animals as Gustav approaches. Pets are not allowed in most public shelters. Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work ...
Show heaps love on pets
Thursday, August 21st, 2008 Posted in Reptile Pets | No Comments »A new show at the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo this year is teaching attendees about the importance of caring for and adopting animals from shelters and rescue groups. Christine Mullen, owner and trainer for Pets Overboard, said the show’s ...
