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Dog Care – Online Press Release

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Online Press Release
PRWeb – Dating/Friendship Web Site – Puppylovematch.com Matches Dog Lovers And Their Dogs New dating site For dog lovers makes its online debut. puppylovematch.com combines meet and greet opportunity for dog owners with a world of information about dog care

As if the bird flu wasn’t bad enough add dog flu
Lansing State Journal – Deb Bennett, spokeswoman for Best Friends Pet Care, which runs the Four Star Pet Motel, a Lansing dog-care service, agreed. “There is no reason to panic,” Bennett said. “Most dogs that get it have a mild illness, and it’s over.” The pet-care service is

General Dog Care
KIRO-TV – Experts say that dogs were domesticated between 12,000 and 25,000 years ago and that all dogs evolved from the wolf. Since then, humans have selectively bred more than 400 breeds, ranging in size from four-pound teacup poodles to Irish wolfhounds

Bringing Your New Dog Home
14 WFIE – House Rules. Work out your dog-care regimen in advance among the human members of your household. Who will walk the dog first thing in the morning? Who will feed him at night? Will Fido be allowed on the couch, or won’t he? Where will he rest

Online Press Release
PRWeb – Botanical Dog Natural and Organic Dog Care Products Enters the Direct Sales Market Consumer demand has Botanical Dog company chasing its tail. Our products fill an emerging trend in pet supplies-Organic and 100% Natural. We are now offering

Online Press Release
PRWeb – This lists some common dog care emergencies, what to do about them, and where you can find more information. – 2005-04-13 Black Professional Coaches to Hold First Annual Conference The Black Professional Coaches Alliance (BPCA) will host its first

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Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Assistance/Service Animals
AnimalConcerns.org – Fun, informative site for dog owners with information about choosing a dog, health, behavior and training, rescue, and more. Emphasis on the human-animal bond and Category: General Information 6. ROLDA(Romania) Galatzi, Romania Small rescue group

Breed Placement
AnimalConcerns.org – Fun, informative site for dog owners with information about choosing a dog, health, behavior and training, rescue, and more. Emphasis on the human-animal bond and Category: General Information 17. Reagle Beagle Rescue St. John’s, Canada Reagle

Pet Care Boom Has Employers Begging Careers Opening Up For Nurses, as
Washington Post – Kar n Rasmussen of Annandale also got into dog health practices as a second career, after 20 years in the Navy. When she retired, she worked a bit with her veterinarian while looking at new careers. She attended a workshop to learn about a pet

Online Press Release
PRWeb – Dog Owners Agree That 2006 will be the Year of the Dog The past year has seen an increased emphasis on dog health and owners being more proactive in finding answers. Pets are seen as “human” to many owners and are considered to be part of the family

Online Press Release
PRWeb – Dog health is an “in” topic, and pet owners are looking to keep their dogs healthier while spending less. For some dog lovers that see their pets as family, keeping them healthy is very important. – 2005-12-20 San Juan’s Historic Normandie Hotel

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You
PRWeb – To celebrate this growing awareness, Pup Life is proud to sponsor Dog Health Awareness month for the second year in a row. – 2005-04-19 PROactive Media, Inc Signs Agreement with Sovereign Production Company to Offer “60-Second Housecalls” for Mobile

Parents condemn anti-milk campaign
Scotsman – It makes about as much sense as drinking the milk of a cat or dog. Health authorities say drinking milk is essential for children s development and promotions designed to make it more appealing have led to more than 1,000 milk bars being

Annie Jennings
PRWeb – “Wow PRWeb. Spirited Woman is a growing woman’s community, and I find that there is no better news company on the web – and I mean this – to give us the widest exposure in the least amount of time. We have also seen a definite increase in traffic to

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Pets – Glendale store helps owners indulge pets 

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Glendale store helps owners indulge pets 
We adopted two poodles earlier this year from a local animal rescue group, and it’s given me a chance to see firsthand just how much the pet industry has boomed.
Source: www.azcentral.com

PETS Law a Response to Post-Katrina Pet Losses 
All Things Considered , December 27, 2006 Many New Orleans residents refused to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina without their pets. And those who did had to face the disturbing news that their pet had been lost or died in the hurricane and subsequent flooding.
Source: www.npr.org

New Year’s Eve dangerous for pets 
RANCHO SANTA FE — More pets run away on New Year’s Eve than on any other day of the year except the Fourth of July, according to animal-care experts.
Source: www.nctimes.com

Sewer line break under control 
City still suggests people, pets avoid affected area around Reedy
Source: greenvilleonline.com

Floods round-up: Jack the pony, flood survivor 
KOTA TINGGI: Pet lovers are in distress after they were forced to abandon their pets as floodwaters ravaged their homes.
Source: www.nst.com.my

Holiday care for those Christmas pets 
The holidays can be stressful for people, with surmounting expectations of get-togethers and traditions, but animal experts say furry friends can feel the pressure of the season too.
Source: www.planostar.com

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Dog Care – Maybe you can tear up that ticket 

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Maybe you can tear up that ticket 
Good news for anyone who got a speeding ticket on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg. A man cited for speeding in a 15 mph zone persuaded a judge to toss it, city officials said, because state law prohibits speed limits that low without a detailed study.

Slovenian Dog Care Market Grew at an Average Annual Rate of 6.9% Between 2000 and 2005 
DUBLIN, Ireland—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of Datamonitor’s new report: Dog Care in Slovenia to 2010 to their offering.

‘Cannonball’ passes on 
Herbie Nayokpuk, known to Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race fans all over the world as “The Shishmaref Cannonball,” died Saturday afternoon at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, surrounded by family members. He was 77.

Think IOU rather than 
I’m getting the panicked calls from friends of friends: Do I know anybody who has puppies? Everyone seems to be desperately searching for a golden retriever or a Labrador or a Yorkshire terrier for a wife or son or boyfriend.

The Croatian Dog Care Market Saw Average Annual Growth of 3.4% Between 2000 and 2005 
DUBLIN, Ireland—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of Datamonitor’s new report: Dog Care in Croatia to 2010 to their offering.

Iditarod racer preps team, seeks sponsors 
When youre trying to prepare for the most difficult sled dog race in the world, there never seems to be enough hours in the day.

The Croatian Dog Care Market Saw Average Annual Growth of 3.4% Between 2000 and 2005 
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47146) has announced the addition

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Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Merry Christmas From K9 Magazine
K9 Magazine, UK - Dec 23, 2006… Merry Christmast and a Yappy New Year. We shall return with our rolling dog news service early in 2007. If you get bored, why not …

Palestinians Are Being Denied the Right of Non-Violent Resistance?
Israeli Committee against House Demolitions, Israel - Dec 1, 2006… refugee camp. Despite the “Man bites dog” news value of the story, most of the Israeli media played down the incident. Not surprisingly …

Family pets get presents, too
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Dec 11, 2006… It’s hollow so that you can stuff food treats inside, and that can “entertain dogs for hours,” says the Planet Dog news release. …

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Pet Care – Paws for a paycheck

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Paws for a paycheck
The Desert Sun, CA - Dec 25, 2006… there’s something going on here.”. Hulse owns Reliable Home & Pet Care, a professional pet sitting company. Since 1996, she has gained …

Bow wows: Shopping trip yields bounty
The News Journal, DE - Dec 1, 2006… And I personalized a scrapbook with their names and pockets for various records, to encourage Altair toward good pet-care habits. …

Holiday helpers
Seattle Times, United States - Dec 5, 2006… that supplies goods to feed the pets of low-income seniors, people with AIDS, and others who might otherwise feel a need to choose between pet care and their …

Pet Food And Pet Care In Hong Kong Report Offers A Comprehensive …
Business Wire (press release), CA - Dec 19, 2006… BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47335) has announced the addition of Pet Food and Pet Care Products in Hong …

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Pet Care – PETS: Things to know before getting or giving one 

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

PETS: Things to know before getting or giving one 
Some say that getting a pet for the holidays is a bad idea. But a lot depends on who is getting it. And when. Getting a pet to give as a gift is a bad idea, especially if the pet is a surprise. That’s one thing animal experts agree on.

Dreaming of a green Christmas 
If you feel more overloaded than overjoyed during the holiday season, you can stop the insanity and announce to your family that you are going green.

From Mary C. Paul, dog lover, to the county SPCA — $62,000 
VINELAND — A $62,000 donation from the estate of former Kimble Glass Co. nurse and animal lover Mary C. Paul will be used to further the Cumberland County SPCA’s humane education and cruelty investigation programs.

Grocery chain looks at pet owners 
Publix has teamed up with a pets-oriented media firm to distribute animal ownership information.

Humane Society Lays Out Plans For New Shelter 
The promise of a big donation and a model for the new state-of-the-art facility are two big steps in the right direction toward a new animal shelter in Fort Dodge.

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Saturday, December 30th, 2006

Annie Jennings
PRWeb – “Wow PRWeb. Spirited Woman is a growing woman’s community, and I find that there is no better news company on the web – and I mean this – to give us the widest exposure in the least amount of time. We have also seen a definite increase in traffic to

Eric Kinney, President
PRWeb – Pet Nutrition Products Launches New Product Line Retailer of veterinarian created and endorsed vitamins, supplements and health care related products, announces a new product line geared towards better dog health. – 2005-09-29 Silanis Announces

Online Press Release
PRWeb – Dog Owners Agree That 2006 will be the Year of the Dog The past year has seen an increased emphasis on dog health and owners being more proactive in finding answers. Pets are seen as “human” to many owners and are considered to be part of the family

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You
PRWeb – To celebrate this growing awareness, Pup Life is proud to sponsor Dog Health Awareness month for the second year in a row. – 2005-04-19 PROactive Media, Inc Signs Agreement with Sovereign Production Company to Offer “60-Second Housecalls” for Mobile

Online Press Release
PRWeb – Dog health is an “in” topic, and pet owners are looking to keep their dogs healthier while spending less. For some dog lovers that see their pets as family, keeping them healthy is very important. – 2005-12-20 San Juan’s Historic Normandie Hotel

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Dog Care – Agency matches dog to client’s need 

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

Agency matches dog to client’s need 
XENIA, Ohio Like Mark Grewing, Karen Shirk understands how hard it can be to get a service dog. Shirk suffers from a rare neuromuscular disease similar to muscular dystrophy, but she ran into roadblocks when she tried to get a dog. So in 1998, she started 4 Paws for Ability, a nonprofit agency that trains dogs to work with people whom other agencies have turned away.

Extension Highlights: Become involved in extension programs 12-24-2006 
Happy New Year! Have you made your New Years resolutions yet? If so, maybe one of your resolutions was to become more involved in some community events.

Planting for Pets 
We love our dogs. We love our gardens. But sometimes our dogs love our gardens too much. They love to dig. They love to romp through carefully designed plantings. They love to sample the plants, which may not agree with them. They love to use the entire lawn as a bathroom.

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Pets – Underground Atlanta Offers New Satellite Viewing Location in Woodruff

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

Underground Atlanta Offers New Satellite Viewing Location in Woodruff
Weekly – Pets, bags, backpacks, coolers, picnic baskets, recording devices, roller blades, bikes, skateboards, lawn chairs, weapons and alcoholic beverages (Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on the property by patrons 21 years of age and older.) The
Source: www.theweekly.com

PETS of the week
Guam Pacific Daily News – DICE is a small, Chihuahua/Border Collie Mix. She has a smooth, short coat, big ears and a petite body like a Chihuahua. She is about 6 months old and is learning to walk on a leash. She loves to play and has lots of energy. DICE will be a small dog
Source: www.guampdn.com

Pets abandoned in post-Christmas period
Big Pond News – The RSPCA says its Sydney shelter has received a disturbing number of unwanted pets since Christmas. It has received 304 pets in the last five days. RSPCA shelter supervisor Karen Schlieper says people should think of their pets as they do their
Source: bigpond.com

Pets Holding On To Christmas Wish
Channel 6000 – On Dec. 1, the Oregon Humane Society launched their Home for the Holidays campaign, which aimed to find permanent homes for 304 pets by New Year’s Eve. With four days left until the New Year, OHS has 34 cats, 16 dogs and 12 rodents that still need
Source: www.koin.com

Animal lovers in Ohio anticipate new law allowing trust funds for
Court TV – It’s comforting to know I can prepare for my pets in case the unexpected happens to me,” said Krebs, a planner for the city of Columbus. “It gives me peace of mind to know that my animals, who I consider my children, will be taken care of.” Unlike a
Source: www.courttv.com

Safety tips for your pets
Coloradoan – Here s a list of tips from the Dumb Friends League on how to keep pets safe in winter weather. Keep an eye on the temperature. When it falls below 20 degrees, keep all pets indoors. Short-haired dogs, cats and puppies should be kept indoors
Source: www.coloradoan.com

Caution urged with fireworks
Herald-Coaster – Fireworks can also present a danger to pets, which are affected by the loud noises. Jackie Jurasek, supervisor for the Rosenberg Animal Control Center, said the time around New Year’s Day is when the agency receives the most reports on lost pets
Source: www.herald-coaster.com

Animal Center Gives Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Holiday
San Diego Channel – RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. — Officials at the Helen Woodward Animal Center want you to keep your pets safe during the holiday period, especially on New Year’s Eve. Center spokesman John Van Zante said this can be a dangerous time and that more pets run
Source: www.10news.com

Holidays can pose peril for pets
1960 Sun – While Christmas and Hanukkah are times of joy for most people, it can be stressful and dangerous for their pets. For Fido and Fifi, or Felix and Fluffy, the holidays pose dangers their pet humans may not even imagine. “They can get into the packaging
Source: www.zwire.com

Pet Stroller
El Nuevo Herald – $129.95 plus shipping and handling from Hammacher Schlemmer, 147 E. 57th Street, New York, N.Y. 10022, 800-321-1484, www.hammacher.com Suggested by Virginia Hullen of Hialeah . Cats and small dogs make wonderful pets, but they are not so great at
Source: www.miami.com

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