Archive for April, 2009

Pet Care – P&G Reports Third Quarter Organic Sales, EPS and Cash Flow Growth – PR Newswire

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

P&G Reports Third Quarter Organic Sales, EPS and Cash Flow Growth – PR Newswire
CINCINNATI, Apr. 30, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) announced diluted net earnings per share of $0.84, up two percent for the January

BUYINS.NET: PG, NLY, DOW, HIG, TSM and KIM Expected To Be Higher After – TradingMarkets.com
Earnings, or profits, drive stock prices. The market values a company based on its current and anticipated future ability to make money. The market takes the earnings pulse of a

Believe what you saw – ESPN.com
Sandra Hutchins had the third fastest time in the underhand chop, finishing in 38.85 seconds. HANOVER, N.H. In 2007, Sara Hutchins, then a freshman at Colby College in Maine

Local pound preparing for spring rush – Leduc Representative
Pets have a way of becoming a member of a family. Unfortunately they are the member who may sometimes escape the yard and get lost, or become too much work or too expensive to take

Dog Care – Heroes’ event moves students to think about others – Gazette

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Heroes’ event moves students to think about others – Gazette
Fifth-grader Paige Rhoderick is dressed as the pilot who safely landed a plane full of people in the Hudson River for Heroes Day at Middletown Elementary on April 17. Several

Dog fun, or fun with dogs, or fun watching dogs – got it all this – San Francisco Examiner
It’s a warm spring weekend in Atlanta, with lots of sun, and plenty of dog-fun for you to get into. Whether you are the athletic one or your dog is, there’s plenty to keep you both

Pets – NewsChannel 7 on Twitter – WSAW

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

NewsChannel 7 on Twitter – WSAW
If you’ve ever tried traveling with your pet, you may have found it’s not always easy on you or them. Now, a new airline will fly your dog or cat to select destinations in style
Source: www.wsaw.com

Ignatieff heads to Washington – Globe and Mail
Gerald McIvor from Winnipeg, Canada writes: John Smith from Support ONT Bill 93 – Ottawa, ON, Canada writes: While PM Harper meets POTUS Obama on official busines, it appears Mr
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

In app store war, BlackBerry, Google hold own – Reuters Canada
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mega-malls may be big, but when you need a fart noise generator, sometimes it’s the smaller shops that do the trick — at least that’s true of the crop of
Source: ca.reuters.com

TheStar.com | living | BYOD to the yoga studio – Toronto Star
“Down, dog,” is taking on new meaning at yoga studios across the U.S. Yoga classes for owners and their dogs yes, classes with their dogs are spreading like fleas in some
Source: www.thestar.com

Marlboro man banned from owning pets for five years – Asbury Park Press
MARLBORO A man from the Morganville section has been barred from owning pets for the next five years after pleading guilty in Municipal Court to a single count of animal
Source: www.app.com

Petcetera pulls out of Alberta – Edmonton Sun
RICHMOND, B.C. — Privately owned pet superstore operator Petcetera says it will close four of its company-operated outlets in Alberta – including one in Edmonton – as the company
Source: www.edmontonsun.com

The truth sleuths – Edmonton Sun
It’s a new strain of swine type A influenza, which mutated from pigs, and along the way, jumped species into humans. It’s been passed from human to human, like any normal flu. The
Source: www.edmontonsun.com

Monmouth County man banned from owning pets for 5 years after – Newark Star-Ledger
Mel Evans/The Associated Press Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Police Chief Victor Amato holds a pet rabbit, on April 10 in Marlboro, that was
Source: www.nj.com

Pet Care – Petcetera to close four locations across Canada by end of May – CNW Group

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Petcetera to close four locations across Canada by end of May – CNW Group
Retail pet superstore provides customers with increased product discounts of up to 75 per cent on store merchandise to support restructuring activities RICHMOND, BC, April 28 /CNW

Massachusetts business in brief – Taunton Gazette
BOSTON The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has opened a 14,000-square-foot cancer imaging center in South Boston, known as the Lurie Family Imaging Center. The center, which will

Humane Society of the Nature Coast wins $10,000 in Zoo Too contest – St. Petersburg Times
Story Tools BROOKSVILLE The Humane Society of the Nature Coast didn’t win the big bucks in Zoo Too’s $1 million animal shelter makeover, but the shelter will receive $10,000 to

Tackling the tough issue – Aiken Standard
They are more than numbers on a report. Those of us who have to look at these reports understand this fully. They represent dogs and cats, puppies and kittens and other animals who

Pets – DISC OF THE WEEK: PET SHOP BOYS – Globe and Mail

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

DISC OF THE WEEK: PET SHOP BOYS – Globe and Mail
*** Confession: I’ve always avoided the Pet Shop Boys. I hated West End Girls , and wasn’t attracted enough by the rest to stick around and figure out why this British duo has
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

When we don’t care – Ottawa Sun
Dr. Venus Nicolino calls it “empathy deficit” and believes it’s at the heart of escalating societal violence, including a string of attacks in the U.S. last month that left 44
Source: www.ottawasun.com

A religious experience for true Iron Maiden believers – Globe and Mail
Have we been expertly manipulated? Masculinity can’t still be about steak and moose-skinning, guys A party of B.C. proportions The real spark: old-fashioned storytelling
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

Turning over new leaves – Toronto Star
Discriminating hosts can turn over a new leaf when decorating that cheese tray, sushi platter, pastry spread or buffet table. Fall and spring leaves make lovely decorations, but
Source: www.thestar.com

Farewell to a beloved pet – The Chronicle Herald
Hold a memorial service: Let yourself and others who knew and loved your pet say goodbye and share memories during a memorial service. You can hold a service anywhere that feels
Source: thechronicleherald.ca

Councillors approve changes to North Bay’s doggy-doo bylaw – North Bay Nugget
Amendments to the city’s stoop and scoop bylaw were approved by council Monday making owners responsible to clean up doggy-doo in their yards within 24 hours of receiving a notice
Source: www.nugget.ca

Warning issued on pet flea, tick products – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Federal environmental regulators are warning pet owners and veterinarians to closely follow instructions if they use several popular flea and tick products, and monitor their pets
Source: www.sun-sentinel.com

Pet Care – Group says flea collars for pets endanger kids – San Francisco Gate

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Group says flea collars for pets endanger kids – San Francisco Gate
Friday, April 24, 2009 (04-23) 15:12 PDT OAKLAND — Some cat and dog flea collars leave chemicals on fur that are hazardous to the pets and their owners, in violation of California

Susan Joy Honored by Cambridge Who’s Who – 24-7PressRelease.com
Membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses

Dog Care – Dog fun, or fun with dogs, or fun watching dogs – got it all this – San Francisco Examiner

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Dog fun, or fun with dogs, or fun watching dogs – got it all this – San Francisco Examiner
It’s a warm spring weekend in Atlanta, with lots of sun, and plenty of dog-fun for you to get into. Whether you are the athletic one or your dog is, there’s plenty to keep you both

Proposed bike path will connect islanders – Jamestown Press
It might get a little easier to enjoy Jamestown’s natural beauty in the future. The Bike Path Design Committee presented a preliminary plan Monday night to the Town Council for

Woman leaves 100,000 for dog care – MSN UK News
A spinster has left 100,000 in her will to care for her dog, her family have said. Former mayoress Win Frankland, a retired headmistress and local Conservative councillor in

Dog catcher – Circleville Herald
The quintessential negative depiction of the “dog catcher” of American movies and television has once again been cast in “Hotel for Dogs.” In the cinematic tradition of the “Shaggy

Committed to canines – Daily Freeman
Dog Finds Man, is the title of Kyle Warren s popular blog about adventures with his search-and-rescue German shepherds, Quax and Maya. It s also an apt description of his

FAST FRIENDS: Breeders and rescuers race to find homes for greyhounds – Palm Beach Interactive
Conga is a 3-year-old female who raced under the name ‘Lust for Life.’ She is sweet, playful, outgoing, frisky, affectionate and a talker. Worm is a black four-year-old female who

Pet Care – Do pets really need brush with the dentist? – Miami Herald

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Do pets really need brush with the dentist? – Miami Herald
Q: How often should my pets have their teeth cleaned? My veterinarian says once a year but I brush them regularly so that there’s no visible tartar on them. I also have friends

Lawsuit: Flea Collars Harm People, Pets – San Francisco Gate
The Natural Resources Defense Council urged federal regulators to remove the products from the market. Two chemicals in the pet collars left residue sufficient to pose the risk of

City briefs: PetsNPatients seeks volunteers – Batavia Sun
PetsNPatients will host a recruitment meeting at 7 p.m. April 28, at Whole Foods, 2607 W. 75th St., Naperville. PetsNPatients is a not-for-profit, 100 percent volunteer

SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent for a – MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK , April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. America’s Cleaning Company(TM), (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG), is pleased to announce that the

Change is Good for Snaggle Foot – PR.com
Out with Waggin Tailz. In with Snaggle Foot. A growing pain that thrills Karen Cockrill. Little did the pet care entrepreneur know that her one-man show would grow almost as

Dog as Economic Indicator – Manhasset Press (Dog Food)

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Dog as Economic Indicator – Manhasset Press
In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, dogs were often featured, whether stranded on rooftops–or worse; owners who loved their animals struggled to provide for them. In some

Huff Puff: Britain’s biggest hedgehog? – Daily Telegraph
The nine-month-old female weighs in at 2.04kg – the weight of a small cat – and is the size of a football. She piled on the pounds after gorging on cat biscuits and dog food at the

Oat fiber for the dog – Post-Star
One of my boys, who shall remain nameless, dumped an entire box of generic Cheerios all over the kitchen floor while trying to open it up this morning. The dog thought she was in

Obese spaniel on crash diet – The Sun
A FAT dog fed on choccy biscuits and chicken dinners has been saved from near death. Sally Porter, 45, used tough love and a hard-line diet after her dad let mutt Sophie balloon to

Sir Clement Freud’s funeral rings, fittingly, with jokes and laughter – Times Online
It was Sir Clement Freud s 85th birthday yesterday, a date that has long been set for a gathering of some of his oldest friends at a favourite restaurant. As befitting a birthday

How to make your dog’s shedding problem not a problem – San Francisco Examiner
With warm weather coming to Georgia, we’re breaking out the shorts and packing up the sweaters. And if you have a dog or few, chances are you’re vacuuming up a lot of excess hair

Where do coyotes live? Right here in urban Florida – St. Petersburg Times
Jeanne Murphy, Pinellas County s coyote woman and a wildlife biologist, is sharing her knowledge of the species in a series of workshops. Coyotes can now be found throughout

China warns of more health scares amid slowdown – Calgary Herald
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese food and drug makers struggling in a declining economy could be tempted to cut corners and ignore quality standards, a senior Chinese official warned as

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

The Reliable Source: Dead Visit Obama, Easter Egg Roll, Stalked – Washington Post
After promising his daughters a dog during the presidential campaign, President Obama has finally allowed a furry addition to join the first family. Reliable Source columnists Amy

Shelter dog inspires owner to help others rescue the lovable breed – New Orleans Times-Picayune Blogs
What: A 2.5 mile dog walk and fundraiser for Looziana Basset Rescue Inc. When: Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Shelter No. 11, Audubon Park. Cost: $25

Dog ‘News’ and Other Front-Page Flaws – Washington Post
Resize I recently signed up for The Post because I was looking for another source of news to supplement my local paper. I eagerly awaited my first delivery last Sunday, but I was