Archive for May, 2009

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Michael Vick, hip hop, and the politics of punishment – Thedailyvoice.com
–Jadakiss ft. Nas, “What If,” The Last Kiss , 2009. “They say I’m all about murder-murder and kill-kill/ But what about Grindhouse and Kill Bill?/ What about Cheney and Halliburton?/ How’s NaS the most violent person?/” –Nas, ” Sly Fox

Michelle Obama – People
The White House has bestowed a surprisingly calming influence on the First Family, according to Michelle Obama who says the residence has been a particularly positive experience for daughters Malia 10, and Sasha, 7. When it comes to living in the

Pet Care – Economy puts bite on pet owners – Rapid City Journal

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Economy puts bite on pet owners – Rapid City Journal
For 10 years, Linda Evensen has treated her dog Kaycee’s diabetes with insulin shots. The current economic climate hasn’t changed that treatment plan, but Evensen admits it has made it a little more painful on the pocketbook. “It is very expensive

Pets – Super Adoption Event Will Help Find Homes for Hundreds of Adoptable – PR Inside

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Super Adoption Event Will Help Find Homes for Hundreds of Adoptable – PR Inside
The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its third annual Orange County Super Adoption Event on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 pet rescue groups and shelters will bring more than 500 homeless dogs and cats, including lots of
Source: www.pr-inside.com

Wild animal legislation bogged down by amendments – Stamford Advocate
Travis the chimpanzee at his North Stamford home. Legislation prohibiting the ownership of exotic pets has become bogged down with amendments and looks likely to fail. (File photo) HARTFORD — Responding to February’s chimpanzee attack in Stamford
Source: www.stamfordadvocate.com

Humane Society offers half-off pet adoption for next 30 days – ABC 15 News
The Arizona Humane Society is overrun with cats. To help the animals find new homes, AHS is offering half price adoption on cats and kittens through June (which is National Adopt-a- Shelter Cat/Kitten Month). The reduced adoption fee includes the
Source: www.abc15.com

With Tick Season Underway, Humans and Pets Alike Are at Risk for Lyme – PR Inside
Spring and summer are prime seasons for tick infestations, and with both humans and pets spending more time outdoors, there is an increased chance of being bitten and bringing the ticks indoors. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reminds
Source: www.pr-inside.com

Pet Scoop: Help make this a safe summer for pets – Memphis Commercial Appeal
Never leave a pet unattended in the car on a warm or sunny day. Cars quickly heat up to a dangerous temperature, even with the windows slightly open. Keep pets up-to-date on vaccinations and preventative medications. Fleas and ticks are most active
Source: www.commercialappeal.com

A PET’S PLACE IN THE SUN – Cyprus Weekly
A Pet s Place in the Sun Once upon a time a dog s life was considered a pretty wretched state to be in how times have changed. These days our pets enjoy special diets, go on training courses, have personalised groomers and when that all gets
Source: www.cyprusweekly.com.cy

Poll: Residents Grossly Unprepared For Hurricanes – CBS 4 South Florida
The first tropical system of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season formed on Thursday, just days before the official start of hurricane season. And even after being threatened by five major hurricanes in 2008, a large percentage of coastal residents are
Source: cbs4.com

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Students donate dog biscuit proceeds to animal shelter – Northwest Arkansas News
BROOKE McNEELY Northwest Arkansas Times Third-grader Carlis Porter, center, pets Chloe, a dog available for adoption at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter, with classmate Kaitlyn
Source: www.nwanews.com

Pet Care – Business Briefs – Batavia Sun

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Business Briefs – Batavia Sun
Aquascape Inc. is opening a new water gardening retail center, which provides interactive water feature displays to help customers envision and plan water features in their own

Canadian Tire is targeting the price-sensitive shopper – Globe and Mail
D espite the recession, customers at Canadian Tire Corp. CTC.A-T are snatching up patio furniture, barbecues and other seasonal goods. But they’re shying away from higher-priced

Business briefly: May 27 – Plymouth Bulletin
Sullivan Tire & Auto Service is giving Red Sox fans the chance to own a limited edition baseball glove signed by second baseman Dustin Pedroia. Throughout the MLB season, the

Maintaining Pet Care Customer Loyalty – Retail Wire
The Pet Care Category continues to show its strong resilience to the economic issues that are affecting all of us and many categories. One of the differences between Pet and many

Healthy CNY has tips for pet care – Syracuse Post-Standard
This month’s Healthy Central New York magazine, which will be in your Post-Standard on Friday, has an emphasis on animals. For so many of us, pets are part of our family, and their

INTERVIEW: Jessica Case Of PetSmart Says “Pet Parents Continue To – RTT News
(RTTNews) – In an interview with RTT News, Jessica Case, manager of investor relations at PetSmart says the U.S. pet economy is “still very strong,” though warns it’s definitely

Dog Care – Money saving tips for dog owners – San Francisco Examiner

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Money saving tips for dog owners – San Francisco Examiner
Photo by TheArmadillo. Articles and news stories offering cost-cutting tips are popping up faster than the buzz about the latest style craze. More than just a fad, however, saving money has become a necessity for many. As you comb through the budget

WHO-DT Channel 13’s Programming for Children – WHO-TV
WHO-DT Channel 13 takes pride in its educational and informational programs for children. We keep a detailed file of our children’s programming in our public inspection file, available during business hours , at our studios: Veggie Tales can be seen

Memorial Day festivities offer reflection, prayers – Citizen
Many flowering trees and shrubs in town are at or just past peak. Early in the morning and at dusk, my crabapple trees just fill my yard with sweet aromas. This week the lilacs and viburnums are coming into full bloom and the aromas while still very

Dismay as dog care scheme is rejected – This is Dorset
A POOLE man intends to appeal after his dream of setting up his own dog day care business was rejected by planners. Neil Stow thought he had hit all the right buttons with his proposal for day-boarding for dogs at a warehouse at the rear of 293

Pets – 100 pets get set for new homes on Saturday – Tri-City Herald

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

100 pets get set for new homes on Saturday – Tri-City Herald
Last Christmas, Rebecca Donley and her children donated dog food and pet toys to the Benton-Franklin Humane Society. Now, Donley is hoping to give Eastern Washington’s homeless pets something beyond food and toys: A family and a home. Donley and
Source: www.tri-cityherald.com

Pet Care – Healthy CNY has tips for pet care – Syracuse Post-Standard

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Healthy CNY has tips for pet care – Syracuse Post-Standard
This month’s Healthy Central New York magazine, which will be in your Post-Standard on Friday, has an emphasis on animals. For so many of us, pets are part of our family, and their

Nestl Purina PetCare, Gov. Bill Ritter Unveil Pilot Solar Array at – dBusinessNews.com
DENVER, CO — Nestl Purina PetCare has taken many steps during the past several years to make its Denver plant more energy efficient. Now, thanks to a new pilot solar energy

New Evesham store creates 14 jobs – Evesham Journal
ONE of the UK s leading pet care retailers, Pets at Home, opened a new store in Evesham at the weekend creating 14 jobs. The 6,117 sq ft store, which opened in the Four Pools

Dog Food – Alaska says ‘Bear Haven’ star illegally fed bears dog food and cookies – Pioneer Press

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Alaska says ‘Bear Haven’ star illegally fed bears dog food and cookies – Pioneer Press
ANCHORAGE, Alaska A man featured in a recent Animal Planet series about his life among wild grizzly and black bears at his Alaska cabin has been charged with illegally feeding them dog food and cookies. Charles E. Vandergaw’s close association

And they’re off!: Defending champ takes home wiener dog races trophy – Farmington Daily Times
Farmington The Force on Saturday was with Yoda, the winner of the seventh annual Running of the Dogs Wiener Dog Races at RiverFest in Berg Park. Owner Sharon Maher, 59, of Pinehill, smiled as Yoda was declared winner, defending his title as the

Dog Care – WHO-DT Channel 13’s Programming for Children – WHO-TV

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

WHO-DT Channel 13’s Programming for Children – WHO-TV
WHO-DT Channel 13 takes pride in its educational and informational programs for children. We keep a detailed file of our children’s programming in our public inspection file