Archive for January, 2009

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

K-SNAG thanks those who helped – Daily Mining Gazette
On behalf of the Keweenaw Spay/Neuter Assistance Group’s volunteers, I would like to thank Jayne Harbey and Donna White for organizing, promoting and carrying out the recent “Throw

Pet Care – P&G delivers on profit, but sales slow – Dayton Business Journal

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

P&G delivers on profit, but sales slow – Dayton Business Journal
Procter & Gamble Co. delivered dead-on in its projections for fiscal second-quarter profit, but sales came in an just below Wall Street expectations as consumers worldwide double

Procter & Gamble Q2 Profit Up 53% On Folgers Sale; Says Comfortable – RTT News
(RTTNews) – Friday, consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble Co. (PG: News ) reported that its second-quarter net earnings jumped 53% from last year, despite a drop in sales, thanks

Young hero honored – Daily Home Online
SYLACAUGA Eleven-year-old Brandon Wilson is just happy the puppies are alive and happy, he said. Wilson appeared as a guest on the Ellen Degeneres show this week and received a

Pets – TheStar.com | living | The hijab gets an eco-friendly makeover – Toronto Star

Friday, January 30th, 2009

TheStar.com | living | The hijab gets an eco-friendly makeover – Toronto Star
My friend Rahma Shere uses public transit, participates in offshore clean ups and even picks through her family’s garbage to make sure nothing biodegradable is mistakenly put in
Source: www.thestar.com

Wis. man accused of killing pets in front of kids – Minneapolis Star Tribune
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Charges are expected against a Chippewa County man accused of shooting six family pets to death in front of his children. Sheriff’s deputies said they went
Source: www.startribune.com

Pet owners are feeling fiscal bite – Star-Gazette
Elizabeth Strand says she has been getting more calls than ever from guilt-ridden pet owners in the past year, who are dealing with the expense of caring for their pets in tough
Source: www.stargazette.com

Return of the Winter Follies – Toronto Sun
Near the front of the parade of fools is the man I saw get stuck in the drive-thru at Tim Hortons and have to call for a tow. It seems his tires were so worn he could not get any
Source: www.torontosun.com

Friday, January 30th, 2009

K-SNAG thanks those who helped – Daily Mining Gazette
On behalf of the Keweenaw Spay/Neuter Assistance Group’s volunteers, I would like to thank Jayne Harbey and Donna White for organizing, promoting and carrying out the recent “Throw

Pet Care – Tulare Cheers – Visalia Times-Delta

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Tulare Cheers – Visalia Times-Delta
Cheers to Vern Barlogio, who announced his retirement after 12 years as principal of Tulare Western High School and after a 38-year career in Tulare County education. Well deserved

Market Report — Story Stocks (PG) – MSN MoneyCentral
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (PG 58.22) met earnings expectations for its fiscal second quarter and issued in-line guidance for the current quarter and full year. In

The Perfect Tips for Adopting Pets – Caymen Net News
Congratulations, there s going to be a new addition to the household! Adopting a dog or cat for the family is a big decision, and the ASPCA wants to help you act with your head

Procter & Gamble 2Q Net Jumps 53%; Sales View Cut – CNN Money
Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) reported a 53% increase in fiscal second-quarter net income on a gain from the sale of the Folger’s coffee brand in November as it reported lower volumes

New Dogtopia offers amenities to man’s best friend – Ralston Recorder
Area dog owners now have more options when it comes to their pet care during trips or just the typical workday.

P&G Delivers Second Quarter EPS and Organic Sales in Line with – Yahoo Finance
“As expected, this was a particularly challenging quarter,” said Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer A.G. Lafley. “Despite this, we grew organic sales two percent and

Kids help give bunnies a future – Abbotsford News
Kids Club members couldn t wait to pet the bunnies Vernon Rabbit Rescue brought over for a visit. We saw a letter to the editor about the rescue and we thought we d like to

Pet owners are feeling fiscal bite – Star-Gazette
Elizabeth Strand says she has been getting more calls than ever from guilt-ridden pet owners in the past year, who are dealing with the expense of caring for their pets in tough

Flea and Tick Prevention for Pets – Caymen Net News
Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance for pets, they can be potentially hazardous thanks to the diseases they may carry. Most veterinarians advise pet owners to use a flea

Procter & Gamble Q2 Profit Up 53% On Folgers Sale; Says Comfortable – RTT News
(RTTNews) – Friday, consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble Co. (PG: News ) reported that its second-quarter net earnings jumped 53% from last year, despite a drop in sales, thanks

Pet Care – Tulare code enforcement agency raising money to buy dog – Visalia Times-Delta

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Tulare code enforcement agency raising money to buy dog – Visalia Times-Delta
Tulare’s Code Enforcement division has launched a fundraising drive to obtain a service dog that will help teach school-aged children about proper pet care. Code Enforcement

KennelSeek.com now allows pet owners to review their favorite kennel – PR Inside
2009-01-28 06:07:33 – KennelSeek.com adds reviews so all pet owners can review their favorite kennel/cattery or read other pet owners reviews to choose the best boarding facility

Dad s Products Co., Inc. Chooses Park City Group s Enterprise – Earthtimes
PARK CITY, Utah – (Business Wire) Park City Group (OTCBB: PCYG ), which recently acquired Prescient Applied Intelligence, announced today that Dad s Products Co. Inc., a leading

Pet care in a recession – WABC
NEW YORK (WABC) — In tight economic times, people are cutting costs wherever they can. And for some households, that sadly includes pets. But rather than saying goodbye to Fido

David Frei & Uno Featured as Faithful Friends on Animal Planet This – Market Wire
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – January 29, 2009) – David Frei and Uno will be featured on Animal Planet’s Faithful Friends this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. With the 133rd annual Westminster

Pet care tough in tight economy, still important for pets’ health – WVLT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — Many, including pet owners, are likely trying to save money in the current economic downturn. Animal doctors remind that while you’re cutting costs, you

Kids help give bunnies a future – Abbotsford News
Kids Club members couldn t wait to pet the bunnies Vernon Rabbit Rescue brought over for a visit. We saw a letter to the editor about the rescue and we thought we d like to

Pets – Track people or pets – International Herald Tribune

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Track people or pets – International Herald Tribune
Not being able to find your keys can be frustrating. Not being able to find your loved one can be downright frightening. PocketFinder, from Location Based Technologies, is a Global
Source: www.iht.com

Pet of the Week – Arlington Heights Post
When they lived with the family, they were easy-going and gentle. They love to play together (and should be adopted together). They both know obedience commands like sit, stay
Source: www.pioneerlocal.com

Royal Oak Animal Shelter seeks fosters for pets – Detroit News
ROYAL OAK — Lisa Yaeck became a foster parent by accident but says it was the right decision. In 2007, Yaeck stayed in a hotel when her house caught fire and stumbled across two
Source: www.detnews.com

Even in death, cat brings neighbourhood together – Niagara Review
Jingles may not have had nine lives, but he certainly had at least nine owners. The small, dark grey cat was essentially “adopted” by a north end neighbourhood after it followed
Source: www.niagarafallsreview.ca

Does Your Best Friend Have Doggie Breath? – Businesswire.com
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio–( BUSINESS WIRE )–It’s hard to imagine going your whole life and never visiting a dentist; the results could be detrimental and could lead to problems including
Source: www.businesswire.com

Raccoon that attacked family pet had rabies – Daily Press
Pet owners have been warned to make sure their animals are vaccinated after another case of rabies was discovered in a wild animal in Hampton. Hampton Health Department confirmed
Source: www.dailypress.com

Pets – Dumping pets – Eureka Times-Standard

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Dumping pets – Eureka Times-Standard
I’ve got to the point that I truly believe the human is about the laziest being on Earth. Lately, instead of taking an unwanted pet to Miranda’s Rescue or the Humane Society, they
Source: www.times-standard.com

Jewels Pet Grooming – Louisville Courier-Journal
Owner: Jewels Weaver. Type of business: Dog and cat grooming. Address: 410 Brighton Ave., Jeffersonville. Phone: (812) 786-4059. Web site: www.jewelspetgrooming.com . E-mail
Source: www.courier-journal.com

Brindi s not quite free to go home, yet – The Chronicle Herald
Francesca Rogier speaks with reporters before entering court to plead for the life of her dog, Brindi, in downtown Halifax on Jan. 5. Ms. Rogier thought she had won the battle with
Source: thechronicleherald.ca

Pets – Dillsboro vet to speak at Sarge s annual meeting – Asheville Citizen-Times

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Dillsboro vet to speak at Sarge s annual meeting – Asheville Citizen-Times
WAYNESVILLE Haywood County citizens and visitors are invited to attend Sarge s Animal Rescue Foundation s annual meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Haywood County Library
Source: www.citizen-times.com

Ask AP: Afghanistan’s insurgents, pets on a plane – Associated Press
Amazingly, every passenger and crew member survived the splashdown of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. But the sight of that half-submerged Airbus A320 raised a
Source: hosted.ap.org

Furry Friends Chase Away Blues For College Students – Redorbit.com
According to a report by MSNBC, a new survey found the love of a four-legged friend eases the pressure of tests and homework for college students. Ohio State University researchers
Source: www.redorbit.com

Group tries to save shelter dogs, cats from death – Austin American-Statesman
Palmer Neuhaus got the list at 5 p.m. on a recent Thursday. Nine dogs were scheduled to be euthanized the next day at the Town Lake Animal Center, and she had two hours to decide
Source: www.statesman.com

Dog Care – Oregon prison gives second chance to dogs on death row – kgw.com

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Oregon prison gives second chance to dogs on death row – kgw.com
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — The boxer-Akita mix known as Sis had fallen on hard times. Her former home was crowded and she didn’t get along with her peers. She found herself unwanted and

Holistic dog care workshop – Birmingham News
Location Alabaster Alexander City Alpharetta Anniston Atlanta Bessemer Birmingham Brownsboro Calera Center Point Chelsea Collegeville Crestline Cullman Decatur Ensley Enterprise

Seavey again wins Kusko 300 – Anchorage Daily News
Once again, Mitch Seavey of Sterling delivered a fearsome finish to begin his 2009 season exactly where his 2008 season ended — in the winner’s circle. Seavey early this morning