All the latest news about your pets from All Pets News www.allpetsnews.com/xml/latestnews.xml While the Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and celebration, for many pets and their owners it can be a nightmare. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=448 2008-06-20 00:00:00 Help promote safety messages during dog bite prevention week. Doggone Safe offers the following tips for parents and dog owners to help keep kids safe. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=445 2008-05-14 08:00:00 New York City Department of Parks and Recreation will be a celebration of how dogs enrich our lives through games, contests and demonstrations http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=446 2008-05-01 08:01:00 NYC Veterinary Specialists & Cancer Treatment Center in Manhattan is teaming up with The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists� (ACVO�) to get the word out to service dog handlers and take part in the ACVO� National Service Dog Eye Exam event. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=443 2008-04-20 08:00:00 Enter Your Dog In The First Ever Leader Of The Pack Contest By Visiting www.WalkfortheUnderdog.org, Win Exciting Prizes And Help 30 Rescue Organizations http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=444 2008-04-19 08:00:00 The Friends of Canine Court and Bash Dibra are pleased to announce that Canine Court, located in Van Cortlandt Park, Riverdale, The Bronx, will be celebrating its 10th year Anniversary on April 14, 2008. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=447 2008-04-12 08:05:00 aPaws' International Scoop the Poop Week - First Week of April - It's No Joke! http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=442 2008-04-01 05:00:00 Thousands of pint-sized racers with larger-than-life personalities http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=439 2008-03-21 08:00:00 potentially toxic substances are everywhere and sometimes all too tempting and tasty for curious pets http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=441 2008-03-21 08:00:00 As citizens across the country make their way to the polls during the 2008 Presidential primaries, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is asking the public to cast one more ballot. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=433 2008-02-20 08:00:00 Group Calls on USDA to Close Loophole in Its Policy on Slaughter of Crippled Cows and on Congress to Enact Tougher Laws http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=435 2008-02-19 20:00:00 It pays to have an animal disaster preparedness plan in place, and entities that do so may be eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance after major disasters. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=434 2008-02-19 08:00:00 Has your dog ever chomped on chocolate? Does your kitty like to snack on plants? In observance of National Poison Prevention Week (March 16 to March 22), the ASPCA sheds light on the most common dangers pets may encounter, and offers helpful advice for poison-proofing your home. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=432 2008-02-17 08:00:00 Every child loves animals. Sponsor A Horse For Valentine's Day http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=431 2008-02-11 13:00:00 As Valentine's Day approaches, non-profit Dogs Deserve Better is asking for help from dog lovers and others http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=430 2008-02-11 08:00:00 New York Giants fans, take heart. It seems that Princess the camel is right with you. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=429 2008-01-29 13:00:00 National Animal Welfare Organization Cautions: Valentines Traditions May Cause Harm To Animals http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=329 2008-01-29 12:00:00 Nothing says "I love you" like a big slobbery kiss from your favorite furry Valentine. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=428 2008-01-29 08:00:00 The year begins on a high note for thousands of animal shelters nationwide that will receive donations http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=427 2008-01-10 08:00:00 New York City's real estate brokers has taken the innovative step of referring dog-owning clients to a special animal training expert who helps make sure the pets (and their owners) pass co-op and condo board interviews to be allowed to reside in some of the nation's most upscale real estate. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=426 2008-01-10 08:00:00 ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES is making every effort to get their very popular AHS/Popcorn Park Zoo calendars on the walls, bulletin boards and refrigerators of animal lovers as soon as possible. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=425 2008-01-09 08:00:00 PEDIGREE� and PetSmart Charities both believe that every dog deserves a lifelong, loving home. Sadly, that�s not the case for nearly half of the millions of dogs that end up at shelters each year � only one out of two ever finds a permanent home. To help find families for these dogs, PEDIGREE� and PetSmart Charities have partnered on several initiatives to help create awareness and raise money for the cause of dog adoption. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=424 2007-11-27 08:00:00 Hollywood, CA - The Hollywood Santa Parade is going to the dogs! Sponsors are invited to join a unique marketing opportunity with a "Walking Billboard" of dogs to benefit children in the hospital. This Hollywood tradition, taking place on Saturday, November 25, 2007 at 5:00pm, will honor the pageantry and festive spirit of its predecessor, the Hollywood Christmas Parade. The Parade Demographics include more than 500 thousand people lining Hollywood Boulevard, most families with children. Companies already committed to the Parade include Wells Fargo, Fairplex and Nature's Balance. Celebrities from the cast of Disney's High School Musical will participate http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=423 2007-11-14 08:00:00 Fashion-forward pets will take to the runway at PETCO�s Fall Fashion Show , Saturday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. in PETCO stores nationwide. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=422 2007-11-13 08:00:00 Everybody seems to agree throughout the pet care industry that Pet Sitting in addition to being one of the fastest growing home business sweeping across America has some unqualified �baby sitters or house sitters� offering services that perhaps they are not qualified to offer to the pet owning public. Many people who own pets prefer, rather than board their pets, to hire well trained pet sitters to care for their beloved pets in their home when that pet owner, perhaps a busy professional themselves, must be away from the home for business trips. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=421 2007-11-12 08:00:00 Although a cancer diagnosis is certainly scary for us, many are equally frightened by the thought of their pet having an unusual growth. Recent research may be providing new exciting resources in the fight against this deadly disease of pets and people. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=420 2007-11-09 08:00:00 In a positive step for bird conservation, President George W. Bush has announced a new national strategy to preserve key habitats for the migratory birds that he said "fascinate and bring joy to millions of our citizens." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=419 2007-10-24 09:00:00 The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) has introduced a new program, Free to a Great Home, that will offset the cost of care by reducing the standard adoption fee to zero for certain animals. In an effort to find homes for older and special needs animals, any dog or cat over the age of eight years is eligible for the program. Animals with special needs may also have their adoption fee waived. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=418 2007-10-24 08:00:00 New York Police Detective Steven Litwin never expected he�d fall for an old, sick cat while making an arrest. With the cat�s only guardian facing a long prison sentence and eviction at his apartment, The NYPD�s Detective Litwin knew the pitiful cat he�d discovered there had nowhere to go and no one returning for her. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=417 2007-10-18 15:00:00 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently been made aware of several complaints from pet owners and veterinarians that multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in China have been making pets sick. Symptoms of illness have included vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. To our knowledge, no deaths have been reported. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=416 2007-09-16 00:00:00 Pet lovers are now invited to share videos, photos, audio, and create their own blog at www.tailtube.com . You don't need to waste time fishing though Myspace and Facebook to find pet loving people. You'll be able to interact with people that are just that "Pet Lovers". http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=415 2007-09-09 00:00:00 - Hot racers will speed down the track at the third annual PETCO Unleashed races at PETCO Park on September 2, 2007, when fifteen regional Chihuahua champions race off for the title of America?s fastest http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=413 2007-08-31 08:00:00 PetSmart Charities seeks lifelong, loving homes for up to 17,000 abandoned and homeless pets during its National Fall Adoption Event. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=414 2007-08-30 08:00:00 For 10 years, a network of dedicated birders has made it their mission to help birds by providing nest boxes where birds can raise their families?-and by recording information for scientists. Together, they've kept a decade of meticulous records about when the birds build their nests, how many eggs they lay, and when the gawky fledglings take their first flights. Combined, they have sent nearly 70,000 nest records to The Birdhouse Network, a citizen-science project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. These efforts have helped expand scientific knowledge about bluebirds, Tree Swallows, House Wrens, and other cavity-nesting birds for whom the motto may be rephrased, "Hole Sweet Home." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=412 2007-08-26 08:00:00 Mars Petcare US, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of select 50 lb bags of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food sold in two stores in Pennsylvania. Only three bags of product were actually sold, with only one bag still unaccounted for. The pet food is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=408 2007-08-23 13:00:00 Mars Petcare US, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of select five pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The pet food is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=407 2007-08-23 08:00:00 Pet food safety is a top priority at Wal-Mart, who proactively removed Chicken Jerky Strips from stores on July 26, 2007. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=409 2007-08-23 06:00:00 WILL THE PET YOU BOUGHT IN THE SPRING BE A THROW A WAY AT THE END OF SUMMER? BASH DIBRA CAN TELL YOU HOW IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO PREVENT THIS. There are 75 million dog owners in the United States, and 15 million dogs are abandoned each year along the road or in animal shelters across America because of behavioral problems such as excessive barking, aggression, or just being unruly. They were cute little puppies at first, but as they grow up without proper training, they become a "throw away.'Because of this, more than ever people and their pets need the help of internationally Acclaimed pet expert and author, Bash Dibra. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=405 2007-08-17 13:00:00 Freshwater ponds, lakes and streams could be deadly to your water dog if they contain toxins borne by blue-green algae. If the water where your dog swims looks cloudy, with a green or blue-green cast, you should suspect a dangerous overgrowth of blue-green algae, and prevent your dog from ingesting the water http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=404 2007-08-17 08:00:00 PetSmart Charities is pleased to announce it has granted the School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California at Davis $420,750 over three years to fully fund an Extension Veterinarian in Shelter Medicine. The position is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=401 2007-08-09 08:00:00 If you?re worried that you may be obsessed with your dog just because he has his own cell phone, frequent flyer miles and page on MySpace, you?re not alone. According to the American Pet Products Manufactures Association?s (APPMA) new 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, pet ownership and spending on pets are at an all time high. The Survey also reports the emotional connection between owners and their pets is stronger than ever, dogs still rule as the largest group pf households owning a pet, and an increase in pet services, better availability and types of care products, and improved veterinary care and medicines have universally affected all pet ownership. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=400 2007-07-27 08:00:00 ANIMAL LOVERS with an artistic flair are invited to put their talents to the test by entering their design idea for the Associated Humane Society/Popcorn Park's upcoming new coloring book. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=398 2007-07-25 20:00:00 Founder to attend, condemns dog-fighting as 'worst form of cruelty imaginable' Dogs Deserve Better, a national nonprofit working to end the suffering endured by dogs kept chained or penned for life, announced that the group will join the Virginia Voters for Animal Welfare in a rally at a court appearance for Michael Vick in Richmond, Virginia. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=397 2007-07-25 08:00:00 Customers who give nickels, dimes and quarters are saving pets’ lives around the nation. By rounding up their purchases at PETCO to the nearest dollar they help local animal welfare groups, such as the Humane Association of Wilson County in Lebanon, Tenn., who was able to spay/neuter 174 feral, free roaming cats thanks to donations made during the PETCO Foundation’s Annual Round Up/ Spay Today fundraiser. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=399 2007-07-24 08:00:00 A signed photo of Johnny Depp sitting on a wicker chair brought $1000 in online e-bay auction for Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family from an outside, neglected existence at the end of a chain. A black collar from Robin Williams family pet Gabby brought in over $400, and two others from William's dog MableMae, signed with each dog's name as well as Robin's, brought in a combined total of $350.00. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=402 2007-07-11 16:00:00 Charity Navigator, the nation�s largest nonprofit evaluator, has given Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Zoo its coveted four-star rating because of the organization�s sound fiscal management practices. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=391 2007-07-11 08:00:00 They bring so much joy to our lives that it?s no wonder such sadness can come from a pet?s death. While it is difficult to cope with the loss, many people are seeking meaningful ways to memorialize their beloved pets? lives. According the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association?s (APPMA) 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, two-to-three-out-of-ten pet owners say they plan to buy some item for their pets? remains or to memorialize their pet. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=403 2007-07-11 08:00:00 Diamond Pet Foods, a leading manufacturer of super-premium pet foods, is already making plans to celebrate Labor Day. The pet food manufacturer is seeking nominations for its second annual "Labor Dog" contest, which will recognize working dogs that make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=387 2007-07-09 10:00:00 A local woman has been convicted of neglecting and starving her two-year-old Rottweiler/Shepherd mix. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=389 2007-07-09 08:00:00 A celebratory event held Saturday for the three millionth pet adopted through PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers marked a major milestone in the effort to end pet euthanasia in North America. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=388 2007-07-08 08:00:00 Animal Talk Naturally in conjunction with the American Veterinary Naturopathic Association (AVNA) is pleased to announce the speakers for the first annual Natural Animal World Convention: Inspiring Minds. Empowering Choices. Integrating Ideas., taking placeonline September 7 � 9, 2007. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=390 2007-07-07 08:00:00 74 People in 29 States to Live Chained to Doghouses to Seek Freedom for America's Neglected Canines Event runs Nationwide and in Canada June 30th through July 8th http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=384 2007-06-22 08:00:00 PetSmart Charities is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2006 Bart Schillaci Award, Marshall Meyers. Meyers is executive vice president and general counsel for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), the world?s largest pet trade association. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=385 2007-06-22 08:00:00 Registration is now open for �The Fix-it Forum� a national spay/neuter conference presented by PetSmart Charities for U.S. and Canadian animal welfare professionals October 25-27, 2007, at the Doubletree Hotel in Oakbrook, Illinois. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=383 2007-06-05 08:00:00 For many pet owners who value their companion animals as priceless, the risks of transporting their animals by air may be too high of a price to pay. Terrence Ing of San Francisco never dreamed he would still be paying the price for the death of Willie, his beloved English bulldog. But, two years later, Mr. Ing's on-going battle against American Airlines is just beginning. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=382 2007-05-15 08:00:00 Celebrate Urban Birds kicks off May 10 through 13, and continues through the following months with activities such as gardening, bird watching, art, and science. These events will raise awareness about birds in the city and fuel scientific studies about how birds use urban habitats. The project is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=379 2007-05-05 08:00:00 DogGeek.com proudly sponsors the Fiesta Pet Photo Booth at Bark in the Park 2007 on Saturday, May 5 from 1 - 5 p.m. at Wilson Bank & Trust, located on West Main Street in Lebanon. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=381 2007-05-04 08:00:00 Bash Dibra, animal behaviorist, celebrity pet trainer and author sees the importance of the human animal bond and is giving his full support to NATIONAL PET MONTH which takes place during May. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=378 2007-05-03 18:00:00 It is almost Spring and soon it will be REIGNING CATS & DOGS! Notice that's REIGNING not RAINING? That is because Ed Chasen Fine Art in Georgetown is celebrating a solo show of pet artist Jody Wrights wonderful collection of original companion animal canvases "where dog's & cats RULE!". Opening Night, Saturday, May 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., is a fundraiser with 20% of all proceeds being donated to the Washington, DC K-9 Police Dog Fund. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=380 2007-05-02 08:00:00 Recognize National Pet Week, A History of Pets and People, Did you know there are approximately 377,800,000 pets in the United States? That?s more than the number of people in this country! http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=367 2007-04-23 13:00:00 For the fifth year in a row, Charity Navigator has designated the Animal Welfare Association of Voorhees as a Four-Star charity, its highest ranking, for efficient use of donations. On a national basis, only 3% of charities have received a Four-Star rating for five consecutive years. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=369 2007-04-23 13:00:00 The Basin Harbor Club in Vermont offers pet lovers a package for spring 2007. Guests of the package enjoy two-night accommodations in a charming lakeside cottage, breakfast daily and a water color of their pet by renowned watercolor artist Sean Callahan. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=366 2007-04-22 15:00:00 Royal Canin USA is announcing that the company has determined there is a melamine derivative in the rice protein concentrate in some of its dry pet food products. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=376 2007-04-19 18:00:00 The Blue Buffalo Company announced a voluntary recall of one production run of its Spa Select Kitten dry food. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=375 2007-04-19 08:00:00 Wilbur-Ellis Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of the rice protein concentrate the San Francisco company's Feed Division has shipped to pet-food manufacturers because of a risk that rice protein concentrate may have been contaminated by melamine, an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that can lead to illness or fatalities in animals if consumed. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=377 2007-04-18 18:00:00 One additional item has been added to the recall list and is shown below Two additional production dates of eight varieties of pet food have been added to the recall list. These eight varieties of pet food had previously been withdrawn from the market and should already be off the retailer shelves. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=374 2007-04-18 08:00:00 Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall for all of its Venison dog products and the dry Venison cat food only, regardless of date codes. The recalled products include Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=373 2007-04-17 08:00:00 T.W. Enterprises of Ferndale, WA alerted consumers that it is recalling certain dog chews it markets because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Samples tested by FDA of the product indicate that the dog chew products manufactured by T.W. Enterprises may be contaminated http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=372 2007-04-16 20:00:00 Natural Balance Pet Foods has received consumer complaints regarding the Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, and Venison & Green Pea Dry Cat Foods. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=371 2007-04-16 08:00:00 Prompted by reports from the US Food and Drug Administration as to the presence of melamine in cans of cuts and gravy pet food produced in Menu Foods' Canadian production facility, Menu Foods undertook an accounting of all recalled wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. to Menu Foods in the United States. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=370 2007-04-10 08:00:00 As a precautionary measure and in continued cooperation with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Del Monte Pet Products modified its voluntary recall list today to include additional select code dates in the U.S. market only. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=365 2007-04-08 10:00:00 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), in response to a national pet food recall, offers the following information and advice to concerned pet owners: http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=364 2007-04-08 08:00:00 Representing pet owners nationwide, Sacramento law firms Kershaw Cutter & Ratinoff, LLP and Wexler Toriseva Wallace, LLP, have filed the first Class Action lawsuit against Del Monte Foods (U.S. District Court, Central District of California, CV 07-1958-GHK AJWx) arising from its alleged sale of contaminated dog food and other pet foods to the public. The pet food class action lawsuit alleges that Del Monte�s Jerky Treats, Gravy Train Beef Sticks, and Pounce Meaty Morsels are contaminated with chemicals that can cause fatal kidney failure in animals that consume it. All of these brands were the subject of a recent nationwide recall and are believed to be contaminated by tainted wheat gluten from China. The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for all veterinary bills that were paid by affected pet owners. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=361 2007-04-07 08:00:00 As a precautionary measure, Sunshine Mills, Inc. (?Sunshine?), a branded and private-label pet food manufacturer based in Red Bay, Alabama, is voluntarily recalling a portion of its branded dog biscuits made at its Red Bay, Alabama biscuit plant during part of March 2007. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=363 2007-04-07 08:00:00 As a precautionary measure, Del Monte Pet Products is voluntarily recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky Treats�, Gravy Train� Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels� brands http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=362 2007-04-06 08:00:00 ChemNutra Inc., of Las Vegas, Nevada, this week recalled all wheat gluten it had imported from one of its three Chinese wheat gluten suppliers ? Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. Ltd. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=360 2007-04-04 08:00:00 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today notified Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., of Topeka, Kansas, that FDA testing has detected melamine and melamine byproducts in wheat gluten received by the company to make dry cat food. FDA is conducting an investigation into pet food products made with wheat gluten that contains melamine and their association with reports of injury and deaths in cats and dogs. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=357 2007-04-03 08:00:00 In accordance with its over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from the market. Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a two-month period in early 2007 http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=359 2007-04-03 08:00:00 Nestl� Purina PetCare Company today announced it is voluntarily recalling all sizes and varieties of its ALPO� Prime Cuts in Gravy wet dog food with specific date codes. The Company is taking this voluntary action after learning today that wheat gluten containing melamine, a substance not approved for use in food http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=358 2007-04-02 08:00:00 The Del Monte Pet Productions company voluntarily recalled several products as a precautionary measure after a chemical used to make plastic turned up in wheat gluten produced in China. Another company also recalled some of its dry food. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=356 2007-04-01 08:00:00 April is appropriately deemed Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. To commemorate this milestone in the history of animal welfare, the ASPCA will celebrate ASPCA Day on April 10. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=343 2007-03-30 08:00:00 ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced that it managed more than 116,000 calls to its Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) hotline in 2006, several of which pertained to common household items. ?While the reason is not clear, calls in virtually each of these categories seems to be on the rise,? said Dr. Steven Hansen, veterinary toxicologist and senior vice president with the ASPCA, who manages the ASPCA?s Midwest Office, which houses the APCC. As National Poison Prevention Week approaches (March 18-24), the ASPCA advises pet parents to stay alert to the possibility of poisoning from these common household items: http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=344 2007-03-29 08:00:00 GSN announces a new air date for CAT-MINSTER: CFA INTERNATIONAL CAT CHAMPIONSHIP, a two-hour special, now airing on Sunday, April 1 (7:00- 9:00 PM, ET). (Formerly scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 8-10:00 PM, ET.) Also, the special will be re-broadcast on Saturday, April 7 (Noon to 2 PM, ET). http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=355 2007-03-26 18:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States/Humane Society International has condemned plans to kill dogs in the southwestern Chinese municipality of Chongqing, where a case of human rabies resulted in death last month. According to a health official, three cases of human rabies have been reported in the municipality's Wanzhou district during the last year after nine years of no reported cases. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=342 2007-03-26 08:00:00 Consumers should refer to this list of brand names in order to determine whether cat and dog food in their possession is subject to recall. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=354 2007-03-24 09:00:00 Nestl預urina PetCare Company knows the reports of pet food recalls and withdrawals over the past week have been very concerning and at times confusing for pet owners, who want to ensure the safety of the food they are feeding their beloved pets. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=353 2007-03-24 08:00:00 In light of a recent pet food recall, we encourage pet owners to read Super Nutrition for Dogs n' Cats, a pertinent book that explains what is really in or missing from our pet food. There are approximately eighty million pet owners in the United States. These animal lovers spend twenty seven billion dollars on their pets and of that, eleven billion is on food. Advertising in the pet industry is the primary way you hear about their products. Do manufacturers tell you what they put in their cans or boxes? Is it a dead dog or cat? That may sound harsh, but for some manufacturers, it's true. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=352 2007-03-23 08:00:00 Universal Press Syndicate pet-care columnist and �Good Morning America� veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker says pet-lovers need to check any pet food in their homes against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall lists and call their veterinarians if a pet has eaten a recalled food � even if the pet seems healthy. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=351 2007-03-22 07:00:00 Millions of containers of dog and cat food sold at major retailers across North America have been recalled after an unknown number of dogs and cats suffered kidney failure and about 10 pets died after eating the affected pet food. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=350 2007-03-20 07:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States hailed a decision by the entire United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to affirm an earlier panel decision upholding a Texas state law banning the sale of horsemeat for human consumption. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=341 2007-03-18 08:00:00 As National Poison Prevention Week approaches (from March 18 through 24), the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is cautioning pet owners everywhere to be mindful of exposing their furry relatives to substances and other items that may prove harmful to them. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=345 2007-03-17 08:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States is urging Congress to pass legislation that would protect family pets from being used in laboratory experiments. The Pet Safety and Protection Act prohibits businesses and individuals from selling dogs and cats to research facilities if the animals have been acquired from random sources. The bill also would prevent stray animals, possibly lost or stolen family pets, from being sold to laboratories http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=340 2007-03-16 08:00:00 The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are pleased to announce that Gina Spadafori has been named the 2007 recipient of the annual Excellence in Pet Industry Journalism Award. Gina was presented with the award at Global Pet Expo held in February in Orlando, Florida http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=348 2007-03-15 08:00:00 In just a matter of days �green� will be everywhere you look. Whether you�re afraid of being pinched, simply hoping for a streak of luck or wanting to plant a tree at a community park, millions will celebrate St. Patrick�s Day and Earth Day this year. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=349 2007-03-14 14:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States thanked New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa Jackson for allocating $850,000 to implement a non-lethal approach to bear management. These funds will go towards the hiring of six new staff members to study bear biology, respond to bear conflicts, and enforce regulations. The money will also fund aversive conditioning training for staff and public education programs. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=338 2007-03-14 08:00:00 The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Booth Awards from this year?s Global Pet Expo held February 22-24, 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=346 2007-03-13 08:00:00 The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are pleased to announce the winners of the new product showcase winners at this year?s Global Pet Expo held February 22-24, 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=347 2007-03-13 08:00:00 The Humane Society of The United States commended Georgia's 54 state senators for unanimously passing a bill strengthening the state's existing weak animal fighting law http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=339 2007-03-12 08:00:00 The job of a typical professional pet sitter consists of long hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year. A pet sitter's dedicated service permits pet owners the ability to leave home for business or vacation with the knowledge that their beloved pets are safe and in capable, caring hands. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=337 2007-03-03 08:00:00 Global Pet Expo the APPMA's Annual pet product expo was February 22-24 in Orlando, Florida. Featured at Global Pet Expo 2007 were a wide variety of products from around the world. With the projections of a record year for the pet industry in 2007, Global Pet Expo was the starting line. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=336 2007-02-28 08:00:00 Ms. McHugh-Smith is only the eighth president in the 139 years of The SF/SPCA's distinguished history. She is also the first woman to hold the position. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=334 2007-02-22 08:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International/Canada hailed the support of the British Government in the campaign to end the bloody annual slaughter of Canadian seals. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=333 2007-02-21 08:00:00 Deedra Thompson of Pet At Home Sitting Services, Inc. joined pet industry professionals from across the country for the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) 2007 Annual Conference Small Business Forum and Trade Show, held recently in Houston, Texas. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=335 2007-02-20 14:00:00 In Bangkok, stray dogs continue to exist on the streets in frightening numbers and in the most appalling conditions. Thankfully, the Soi Dog Rescue team is there, to reduce the number of stray dogs and to relieve their suffering through realistic community-based spay/neuter projects. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=332 2007-02-20 08:00:00 Pet owners are finally getting a clearer way to choose their veterinarians, and find trustworthy care. Thirty two veterinarians around then nation have joined as pioneer Protect the Pets� members, pledging to practice to the organization's Code of Conduct and helping pet owners identify safe, ethical pet care that values pets over profits. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=331 2007-02-19 08:00:00 National Animal Welfare Organization Cautions: Valentines Traditions May Cause Harm To Animals http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=328 2007-02-14 09:00:00 Tammy Grimes, artist and founder of Dogs Deserve Better, has released her latest work entitled "Love Is...A Day without Chains" in honor of Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week, February 7-14. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=330 2007-02-10 08:00:00 Nicole Rivera, a self-taught artist/designer, has recently utilized her creative talent to self-publish her first children's book, "Max, The Shelter Dog," which sends a strong message on behalf of the misunderstood pit bull and all sheltered dogs in need. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=327 2007-01-31 09:00:00 All Pets Radio is proud to announce the addition of some fantastic new programs. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=326 2007-01-16 14:00:00 PETCO and the PETCO Foundation wrapped up 2006 by raising over $2.7 million through their annual Tree of Hope fundraiser to benefit animal organizations nationwide. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=324 2007-01-15 08:00:00 If left untreated, this could lead to a variety of debilitating health conditions, which includes diabetes, osteoarthritis, respiratory distress, liver disease, heart disease and possibly a shortened life span. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=325 2007-01-13 08:00:00 Calling the move a significant setback for the welfare of animals, The Humane Society of the United States today criticized the Food and Drug Administration for moving closer towards approving the sale of meat and milk from cloned animals and their offspring. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=323 2007-01-05 08:00:00 When it comes time to win mates, a mysterious bird from New Guinea performs a tough act to follow. After clearing a stage on the forest floor and laying down a mat of fungi, the male might do a Hop and Shake, Head-shake Walk, or Ballerina Dance, in which he flares out his feathers dramatically, resembling a tutu. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=322 2007-01-04 08:00:00 �What mid-winter activity is fun, easy, free, and helps bird conservation? What can parents and teachers do with children that opens their eyes to a whole new world of natural wonders? During February 16-19, 2007, the tenth annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, will give everyone a chance to discover the birds in their neighborhood and "Count for the Record." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=410 2007-01-04 08:00:00 �What mid-winter activity is fun, easy, free, and helps bird conservation? What can parents and teachers do with children that opens their eyes to a whole new world of natural wonders? During February 16-19, 2007, the tenth annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, will give everyone a chance to discover the birds in their neighborhood and "Count for the Record." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=411 2007-01-04 08:00:00 Chiclet T. Dog, co-author with Jan Rasmusen of Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care, wins the 2006 USABookNews Award for the Best Animal/Pet Health Book. Chiclet previously won the 2006 Benjamin Franklin Award for the Best Health Book of any kind. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=321 2006-12-29 15:00:00 Sparkle the Designer Cat - the Internet's premier cat-only advice columnist - makes her book debut. Dear Sparkle: Advice From One Cat to Another offers solutions to common cat problems, from a cat's point of view. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=320 2006-12-29 08:00:00 All Pets Radio is putting on a big Santa hat to give you the All Pets Radio Ultimate Pet Christmas Stocking! One lucky pet owner is going to win! http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=318 2006-12-26 08:00:00 After a complex and protracted 18-month Arbitration enforcement battle, Dr. Joyce Starr won the right to keep her pet cat, a rare condo owner victory in a landmark case. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=319 2006-12-19 08:00:00 Iams Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive Kicks Off Its Eighth Annual Campaign Program Strives to Provide Holiday Hope - and Homes - to 350,000 Orphan Dogs and Cats. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=312 2006-12-06 08:00:00 Responding to the surging costs of veterinary care, Urbanhound: The City Dog's Ultimate Survival Guide announced the publication of the Urbanhound Pet Insurance Guide, a new, indispensable guide to pet health insurance. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=317 2006-12-05 08:00:00 The National Dog Show Presented by Purina� is hosted by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) at its annual competition, which is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The Kennel Club of Philadelphia staged its first show in 1879 and has hosted the Philadelphia shows annually since 1933. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=316 2006-11-23 08:00:00 Did you know more than half of dog owners and more than a third of cat owners will buy holiday gifts for their pets this year? And, Americans are spending more on their pets than ever before http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=315 2006-11-20 08:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a horse in North Little Rock on October 26. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=314 2006-11-17 08:00:00 The ASPCA said that the Humane Society Press, the publishing imprint of The Humane Society of the United States, has announced the release of Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty: A Guide for Veterinary and Law Enforcement Professionals by Leslie Sinclair, D.V.M., Melinda Merck, D.V.M., and Randall Lockwood, Ph.D. Two of the book's three authors are with the ASPCA� (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals�). http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=313 2006-11-16 08:00:00 The Monmouth County SPCA announces their annual kick-off party for the 2006 Iams/ Home 4 The Holidays campaign, on Saturday, November 18th starting at 1 PM at the shelter, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=311 2006-11-13 08:00:00 Though many owners can't help but indulge their pets with people treats, new studies show that xylitol, a sugar substitute may be extremely hazardous to the health of dogs. It is advised that owners be careful to keep products such as chewing gum, candy, baked goods, diet items and toothpastes that may contain xylitol away from dogs. Oftentimes, owners use treats to entice their pets to take medications. To avoid any complications with sweet people treats, owners can use the FLAVORx system to flavor their pet's medications to achieve compliance. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=310 2006-11-08 08:00:00 Frontline Spot On is available online without the need to visit the vets. This popular treatment is an effective way of keeping cats and dogs free of fleas and ticks helping them to be happier and healthier. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=309 2006-11-07 08:00:00 The WALOP program took shape in 2005 as MOWAA began to learn more about the pet food Meals On Wheels services�from our member Meals On Wheels programs, from the public, and from the press. The turning point was when Ladies� Home Journal�s November 2005 issue published an article about pet food services. This created a surge in public interest, and it was the moment when a national pet food program community began to be a concrete venture. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=306 2006-11-06 08:00:00 Susie Q, a beautiful young black Lab mix, was found wandering the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Denver, a handsome male black Lab, was brought in as a stray at a shelter. What do these dogs have in common? http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=304 2006-11-05 08:00:00 After months of exercising, feeding the right food, and avoiding extra treats, the ?weighting? is over for the finalists who made the cut for the Hill?s 2006 National PetFit Challenge. In New York City, cat and dog hopefuls from across the country hit the super-sized scale for a final weigh-in and were given one last chance to impress the judges at the award ceremony. Guest judges Jillian Michaels (TV?s toughest trainer from NBC?s hit series The Biggest Loser) and her newly slim Chihuahua, Baxter, joined renowned veterinarians Dr. Marty Becker and Dr. Jennifer Jellison at the judging table. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=305 2006-11-04 08:00:00 EACH YEAR, hundreds of dogs, cats and other furry creatures are brought in to the Associated Humane Societies? four shelters in poor health, unwanted and with little hope of a happy future, while shelter staff members thanklessly share their hearts and talents with these animals to make their lives a little better and hopefully find them a loving home. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=302 2006-11-03 08:00:00 Canadian Press (CP) reported that seven individuals receiving permits from the Canadian federal government to observe the 2006 commercial seal hunt will be charged with a violation of the terms of those permits. In the CP article an official with the Fisheries Department states the individuals violated the terms of their observer licenses by coming too close to seal hunters. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=301 2006-11-01 08:00:00 Nature�s Earth Products Inc. is donating 100 40-pound bags of All-Pet Bedding to the Great Bunny Rescue of 2006. The society has fledged a nationwide campaign to find homes for more than 1,600 bunnies that were rescued from one woman�s one-acre backyard in Reno. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=300 2006-10-31 08:00:00 Changes in routine and the strange sights and sounds associated with Halloween can cause stress in a normally placid family dog. Keep dogs out of the fray by securing them away from the door and providing a long-lasting chew treat. Teach kids to Be a Tree and stand still if any dogs come near them on Halloween. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=299 2006-10-30 15:00:00 The launch of www.special-dog.com is great news for dog lovers everywhere. The website contains valuable information and further resources on everything the caring dog lover needs to know in order to properly care for and raise their beloved pet http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=298 2006-10-30 08:00:00 Twenty years is a long time to be perched watching your bird feeders. But by the end of the upcoming Project FeederWatch season, that's how long some participants will have been faithfully recording their winter bird observations and sending them to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=297 2006-10-23 08:00:00 It's that time of year when ghosts haunt, vampires bite, and furry, four-legged critters, dressed in their best "Howl-o-Ween" costumes come play at PETCO stores across the nation. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=296 2006-10-20 08:00:00 Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation (OSLF) puts out an open call for pictures of Comical Canines, Canine Athletes, Puppies, Dogs & Friends and Candid Canines for the First Annual OSLF Photo Contest. All contest and calendar funds earned by OSLF, an all-volunteer/501(c)(3) nonprofit, go toward assisting service,rescue and companion dogs with orthopedic needs. Service dogs with other health problems may also be eligible http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=295 2006-10-19 08:00:00 We first opened our doors nearly 100 years ago when there were no programs to care for abandoned and abused animals http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=294 2006-10-17 08:00:00 The American Dogs of Distinction is searching for America's Top Dogs for inclusion in the First Edition of the American Dogs of Distinction. Destined to be a collector's item, this first edition publication is a comprehensive historical compilation of biographical profiles and achievements made by 'American Dogs of Distinction' as well as being a colorful and informative history of dogs and activities they are involved in. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=293 2006-10-16 08:00:00 With nearly 1.7 pets per household in the great City of New York, Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists (FAVS) understands the importance of making specialty and 24-hour emergency care available for NYC's pet owners and their companion animals. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=292 2006-10-14 08:00:00 October Is A Great Time To Adopt A New Friend Max & Trixie are about eight years old and have been together all their life and need to be adopted together http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=268 2006-10-12 08:00:00 Pet industry leaders announced that new animal care guidelines and education courses are available at no cost to all pet industry retailers, breeders, pet handlers and care givers at www.pijac.org. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=267 2006-10-10 08:00:00 The Monmouth County SPCA proudly announces its 13th Annual Pet Fair and Dog Walk http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=266 2006-10-01 08:00:00 Fifthave celebrates http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=265 2006-09-30 08:00:00 PetSmart Charities will offer two holiday-themed fundraising items at all PetSmart locations beginning November 1 (and until supplies last). http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=264 2006-09-29 08:00:00 Dog experts from around the world are gathering together in one place: at the 1st Annual Online Dog Expo. Sept.22-24, 2006 online. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=263 2006-09-16 08:00:00 With 377 million pets in the U.S. today, BARK's Goodie Gift bag provides the solution to gift giving. This holiday season, BARK encourages buyers to repeat their motto, "Dog is my co-pilot." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=262 2006-09-08 08:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for tying four puppies to trees then setting the woods on fire in Milner, Ga. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=260 2006-08-31 13:00:00 pets should never again have to be separated from their families when disaster strikes http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=261 2006-08-30 13:00:00 To Help Dover Township Animals & any local Animals in need! http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=259 2006-08-30 08:00:00 Banfield, The Pet Hospital and Meals on Wheels Association of America Launch Banfiel's Season of Suppers, A Nationwide Pet Food Drive http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=258 2006-08-25 13:00:00 If you've watched Animal Planet's award winning reality series Animal Precinct, then you've met ASPCA Supervisory Special Investigator Annemarie Lucas. She's been a humane law enforcement officer with the ASPCA for the past nine years, and has helped to rescue countless animals from abuse. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=168 2006-08-22 08:00:00 When fitness guru Jillian Michael's chubby Chihuahua Baxter started his exercise and weight loss program in April to lead the way for the Hill�s 2006 National PetFit Challenge, he weighed in at 11 pounds. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=255 2006-08-20 08:00:00 FAVS showed its support as this year's Benefactor Sponsor at the American Cancer Society's 15th Annual Dogswalk Against Cancer in Central Park. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=254 2006-08-19 08:00:00 The 2006 Dog Exposition September 22-24 Canines have their own bakeries, hotels, and high fashion, so not surprisingly they are now taking over the internet with their own exposition. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=253 2006-08-18 08:00:00 They call him Gizmo truly knows how to make himself at home. He sleeps wherever he cares to, walks around wherever he likes and happily gives lots of kisses. A resident at the Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Middletown, NJ. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=252 2006-08-17 08:00:00 The search is on for the top dogs in America for inclusion in the 1st edition of the American Dogs of Distinction http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=251 2006-08-16 08:30:00 After you sift through the news stories of the flooding, loss of personal property, and government short comings you find tragedy within the tragedy: The Pets of Katrina. People were forced to evacuate, only to find out that they had to leave a family member behind. This harsh reality lead to one of the largest pet rescue operations in history. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=239 2006-08-16 08:00:00 The Penny�s from Heaven Foundation seeks to perpetuate the bond between special needs people and their pets. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=250 2006-08-12 15:00:00 New free website, PixelPetz.com, brings new meaning to "try before you buy" with "meet before you hit the street" approach to the pet industry. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=249 2006-08-12 08:00:00 Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family,wrapped up its first-ever Chain Off Contest at Leidy Park in Mundys Corner, Pennsylvania http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=248 2006-08-11 15:00:00 Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists (FAVS), New York City's newest specialty referral and 24-hour emergency care facility, is expanding its services to include bereavement and companion animal loss counseling http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=247 2006-08-11 08:00:00 1000+ people and their dogs from the Twin Cities and beyond expected for day filled with fun and festivities; portion of proceeds to fight puppy mills and pet overpopulation. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=246 2006-08-10 18:00:00 WJRZ FM Presents PETAPALOOZA at Berkeley Township's 16th Annual Community Pride Day. For the past four years, WJRZ's goal has been to find loving homes for countless pets living in numerous shelters located in Monmouth & Ocean Counties. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=245 2006-08-10 08:00:00 The July issue of Paint Horse Journal featured the cutting-edge EDNA test as a solution for recovery of lost or stolen Horses. The Industry Watch section of this affluent subscriber-magazine called EDNA, "A cutting-edge test that may provide more than just an equine DNA fingerprint." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=243 2006-08-09 15:00:00 The Monmouth County SPCA is holding its Annual Summer Gala on Sunday, August 13, 2006 at the Deal Golf & Country Club from 5 to 8 PM http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=242 2006-08-09 08:00:00 The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) is pleased to announce it has secured a partnership with Packaged Facts, a premier source of market intelligence on the pet care, food, and services industry. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=241 2006-08-07 15:00:00 Nationally renowned animal communicator Colleen Nicholson says animals do in fact communicate with us continually. It�s up to us as humans to learn to understand them. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=240 2006-08-07 08:00:00 A Zogby International poll taken after Hurricane Katrina, found that 61 percent of pet owners say they would refuse to evacuate ahead of a disaster if they could not take their pets. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=238 2006-07-27 08:00:00 After tracking pet industry statistics for more than a decade, APPMA announced new figures demonstrating a continued rise in pet expenditures. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=236 2006-07-26 14:00:00 Urbanhound: The City Dog's Ultimate Survival Guide, founded six years ago as the definitive online network for New York City's 1.1 million canine households, today announced two new local editions of its acclaimed website to serve San Francisco's and Chicago's dog enthusiasts. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=237 2006-07-26 08:00:00 The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) has produced a series of reports yielding new information and insights on the state of the industry, how manufactures, retailers and other market segments are performing, and where growth opportunities lie, as well as an online tool kit enabling member companies to rate themselves against the competition. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=235 2006-07-25 08:00:00 Leading up to Take Your Dog to Work Day, The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association Releases Results of New Survey Showing Number and Benefits of Pets at Work http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=234 2006-07-24 08:00:00 The overall Rescue Cat of the Year 2006: Tee Cee from Sheffield. His ability to sense when his owner is about to have an epileptic seizure makes him a true lifesaver! Announced by Helen Ralston, Cats Protection�s Chief Executive. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=233 2006-07-21 08:00:00 Similar to purchasing human health insurance, there are several variables that one should take into account when selecting the provider that�s optimal for their pet. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=232 2006-07-20 08:00:00 Knowledge of the law can help tenants with birds keep their apartments even with a "no pet" clause. Also discuss the importance of estate planning to provide for the continuing care of companion animals. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=231 2006-07-19 08:00:00 Youngest Contestant in Chain Off 2006 Competition Wins New Chevy Aveo. Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family,wrapped up its first-ever Chain Off Contest at Leidy Park in Mundys Corner, Pennsylvania. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=230 2006-07-16 08:00:00 Pet overpopulation is a problem embodied by thousands of unwanted puppies and abandoned kittens awaiting uncertain futures in our nation's shelters. Part of the solution to this problem lies in having pets spayed or neutered to reduce the number of unwanted litters. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=229 2006-07-14 08:00:00 THE FUTURE LOOKED BLEAK for Beethoven, a 12 year old chocolate Labrador retriever, brought in to the Associated Humane Societies animal shelter by an owner who had fallen into hard times and couldn't keep his longtime companion. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=215 2006-07-12 08:00:00 A 20-year-old Rhesus macaque monkey and a 5-year-old Serval cat have now found a safe and happy haven in their new homes at Popcorn Park Zoo. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=228 2006-07-11 08:00:00 Twin Cities, MN One of the largest events for companion dogs and their guardians, TC Dog magazine�s Doggie Palooza, will take place Saturday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wolfe Park in St. Louis Park, MN http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=244 2006-07-10 08:00:00 On the go pet owners who pamper their pets like family are instrumental in the rapid growth of pet care services�everything from doggie daycare and behavior modification to the latest cancer therapeutics a pet niche with sales expected to exceed $25 billion by 2010, according to Pet Care Services in the U.S., a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=227 2006-07-06 08:00:00 Iams Dog and Cat Foods and Helen Woodward Animal Center were recently honored with a Cause Marketing Halo Award, America�s highest honor for companies and causes that do well by doing good. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=226 2006-07-05 08:00:00 Ever have an instinctive feeling that you really understand what your pet is trying to tell you, followed by frustration because you just can�t get it all? http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=225 2006-07-03 08:00:00 The spectacle of sights and sounds during Independence Day celebrations will captivate millions of Americans across the country this year. Unfortunately, the holiday activities can cause severe stress to our furry and feathered loved ones. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=224 2006-07-01 08:00:00 The 58th session of the International Whaling Commission ended today with a swing in the simple majority of votes to pro-whalers, a call to return to the whaling days of 1946, and a serious indication that holding onto the commercial whaling moratorium is becoming more of a struggle. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=219 2006-06-29 22:00:00 NINETEEN DOGS destined for death in Georgia now have a new lease on life, and are available for adoption at the Associated Humane Societies three shelters in Tinton Falls, Newark and Forked River. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=223 2006-06-29 09:00:00 Most puppies sold in pet stores come from puppy mills -- factory-like facilities, churning out purebred puppies in large numbers. Puppy mills look to make a profit; commonly disregard the dog's physical and emotional health; and do not adhere to sound breeding practices. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=209 2006-06-28 08:00:00 Humane Society International, the international arm of The Humane Society of the United States, today urged the World Trade Organization to allow Brazil to reject imports of used and retreaded tires from the European Union, which can cause serious health problems for humans and animals alike. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=217 2006-06-27 08:00:00 The legislation prohibits the sale of random source dogs and cats by "Class B" dealers to research facilities. Dealers in random source animals have a long history of corrupt activity, including stealing pets and deceptively responding to "free to a good home" ads before selling the animals for experimentation http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=214 2006-06-26 08:00:00 Dogs can make great companions, but if they�re not trained well or restrained, some dogs can also pose serious threats especially to children. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=210 2006-06-24 08:00:00 At more than 360 locations in 47 states nationwide, partygoers will gather support efforts to protect pets during disasters. The parties are being organized by hosts from around the country with support from the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the lobbying arm of The Humane Society of the United States. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=211 2006-06-24 08:00:00 At the request of the Broome County Humane Society and New York State police, The Humane Society of the United States deployed personnel to assist local officials with a large-scale animal cruelty investigation http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=212 2006-06-23 08:00:00 As Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus rolls into The Cajundome, The Humane Society of the United States is encouraging the public to avoid all circuses that use wild animals in their performances. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=213 2006-06-23 08:00:00 O.K. Perhaps a slight technical misrepresentation, but it is true that Marc Gunn and the Dubliners' Tabby Cats have been signed to Gestalt Records to distribute their album entitled "Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=220 2006-06-22 14:00:00 Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family, has finalized plans and signed its contestants for a very unique reality tv style contest http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=221 2006-06-22 00:00:00 Many of us forget that multiple events in our life have been influenced by our dogs. Brigitte Nadeau who is a professional dog photographer remembers how her Yellow Lab changed her life. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=216 2006-06-21 14:00:00 With wildfires raging in northern Arizona, The Humane Society of the United States offers tips for families with pets who might be forced to evacuate their homes. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=218 2006-06-21 08:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) filed a notice of intent to sue Hudson Valley Foie Gras for more than 900 documented violations of the federal Clean Water Act. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=206 2006-06-20 08:00:00 The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. The HSUS First Strike Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about this connection while providing a variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals, educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=196 2006-06-19 14:00:00 In 1994, in response to growing concern over these inhumane hunting practices and increased threat of human habituated bears, Oregonians approved a ballot initiative that banned bear baiting and the use of dogs in hunting bears and cougars. Two years later, Oregon voters rejected a ballot measure that would have repealed this law. Nevertheless, wildlife protection opponents filed suit in May claiming that the 1994 measure unconstitutionally deprives rural Oregonians of their property without compensation and unconstitutionally discriminates against rural Oregonians. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=202 2006-06-17 11:00:00 As hurricane season gets set to kick into high gear, America's pet owners are taking charge more than ever to protect their four legged loved ones during unexpected emergencies. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=205 2006-06-17 10:00:00 Some 75 million cats in the United States have the perfect homes, owners that love and protect them, lives that are truly worth living. Unfortunately, another 70 million or so are homeless, living their lives in the wilds of the cities, countrysides and woods, and most often breeding new litters of kittens without homes as well. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=181 2006-06-16 08:00:00 The governors of New Hampshire and Vermont have signed into law provisions to include pets in their state's disaster planning. The Humane Society of the United States commends New Hampshire and Vermont for taking these important steps in protecting animals during an emergency. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=194 2006-06-13 14:00:00 The "Citizens for Wildlife Conservation" (CWC) the organization formed by the Virginia-based National Rifle Association, Ohio-based U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, Arizona-based Safari Club International, and other groups urging Michigan voters to create a dove shooting season by voting "yes" on this November's ballot proposal-is operating a "sweepstakes" in which tickets are sold for a chance to win numerous prizes, including 40 acres of land or $20,000 in cash. According to the CWC's website, the goal of the sweepstakes is to raise $3.2 million to purchase advertising designed to educate Michigan voters as to the "serious threat posed by the anti-dove hunting issue." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=193 2006-06-11 08:00:00 Founded by Wallace Sife, Ph.D, author of the award winning book "The Loss of a Pet," the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) is the only organization of its kind in the world. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=204 2006-06-10 14:00:00 In a vote 9 to 4, the House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee failed to pass S.B. 652, legislation to make cockfighting illegal, on to the full House for a vote. The full Senate passed S.B. 652 by a vote of 30 to 4. More than 8 of 10 Louisiana residents want to outlaw the gruesome practice of cockfighting, and a handful of lawmakers on the Agriculture Committee are bottling up a bill the people of Louisiana want to see enacted. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=192 2006-06-10 08:00:00 Norwegian media outlets reported that the top buyer of Canadian seal pelts, Norwegian based GC Rieber, was paid by the Norwegian government to destroy 10,000 harp seal skins. GC Rieber is considered the economic backbone of the Canadian sealing industry, each year buying 50 to 80 percent of the skins from seals killed during the annual seal hunt in Canada. Slain Canadian seals account for more than 90 percent of Rieber's seal skin business. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=201 2006-06-10 08:00:00 Podcasting is a fast growing medium and being utilized by a growing conglomerate of businesses, including now the natural pet health industry http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=200 2006-06-09 14:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States continued to promote the boycott of Canadian seafood today with a full page advertisement appearing in the New York Times today. The ad is the start of a new chapter in the organization's boycott campaign to pressure the Canadian government to stop the annual slaughter of hundreds of thousands of baby seals for their fur. The advertisement lists major restaurants and seafood distributors that have signed on, including Down East Seafood and Prime Seafood, and calls for other establishments to join. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=191 2006-06-09 08:00:00 The alumni parrots of Flock University have just one thing to say to people that don't "get it" about birds , and that's "Flock U." The college fundraiser has created several products to squawk about. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=195 2006-06-08 14:00:00 "We commend the Governor and members of the legislature for recognizing the link between cruelty to people and cruelty to animals," said Andi Bernat, director of state legislation for The HSUS. "It is important to ensure that law enforcement and social service agencies are able to share vital information on cases. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=190 2006-06-08 08:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States is calling on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (GFD) to ban prairie dog killing contests, such as the one scheduled to take place in Medicine Bow this weekend. In a letter sent to Fish and Game Director Terry Cleveland, The HSUS cited both ethical and biological reasons for such a ban. In 2001, Wyoming's neighboring state, Colorado, passed a ban on wildlife killing contests. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=197 2006-06-08 08:00:00 According to a recent survey of Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) policyholders and other pet owners who visited the VPI website, 70 percent of those who responded said they would pay any amount to save their pet's life. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=189 2006-06-07 15:00:00 After a boy miraculously survives a horrible dog attack author/mom learns how little education is provided to children. Lisa LeLeu wants to share her son Ben's story in hopes to encourage parents and dog owners to use more caution. Her educational website and story book were created to help make the lessons fun for children and easy for parents. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=187 2006-06-07 08:00:00 Orthodogs and the Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation (OSLF) have united in a week-long celebration, starting now through June 9, to honor past and present dog companions. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=188 2006-06-06 14:00:00 A new line extends PETCO's lead in recognizing the fast growing consumer demand for natural, holistic and organic pet products, which are at the heart of the company's expanding "It's All Natural" offering. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=186 2006-06-06 08:00:00 Planning a last minute trip to Vegas? Would you like to meet friends for Happy Hour? Do you need to stay late at the office? If you're a dog owner you understand all too well the desire to have flexibility in your schedule. The only problem is that your canine companion is not so accommodating. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=179 2006-06-03 09:00:00 The Associated Humane Societies Vested Interest Fund continues to supply bullet-proof and knife proof vests to law enforcement K-9s wherever there is a need. Most recently, the Society delivered a K-9 vest to Burlington City Police Officer Jaime Lambing's partner, K-9 Odie. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=180 2006-06-03 07:00:00 Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists (FAVS), New York City's premier specialty-only and 24 hour emergency care facility, proudly supported the Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival in Central Park. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=178 2006-06-02 08:30:00 2006 is not only the Year of the Dog, but for patrons of a new pet boutique in the Aventura Mall, Aventura, FL, it's also the year of the mod dog. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=177 2006-06-02 08:00:00 Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue will be holding their fourth annual fundraiser, Paws Across PA, on June 10, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is a pledge sponsored walk with your pet at two different walk sites: Norristown Farm Park in Norristown, PA and Lower Allen Community Park in Lisburn, PA along with a pet fair with various animal related vendors and rescues. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=176 2006-05-28 23:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States lauded the U.S. House of Representatives for the recent passage of the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act, H.R. 3858, which requires state and local emergency management agencies to make plans that take into account the needs of individuals with pets and service animals in the event of a major disaster or emergency. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=175 2006-05-26 23:00:00 Kyla Pratt and Kristen Wilson Return In The Heartwarming, Family Friendly Comedy Dr. Dolittle 3, Now On DVD and Norm MacDonald Reprises His Role As Lucky The Dog. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=172 2006-05-25 12:00:00 If you are looking to outfit your V.I.P. (Very Important Pooch) with the latest fashions, JazzyPooch.com carries the best in trendy doggy couture. The new spring line is the inspiration of the mother-daughter duo, K. and Kat Madison. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=174 2006-05-17 08:00:00 Move over NASCAR and race on over to one of more than 280 participating PETCO stores nationwide for the retailer's inaugural Hamster Ball Derby. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=173 2006-05-15 08:00:00 STUDENTS FROM two Toms River schools got a lesson in caring, sharing and giving after sponsoring a donation drive that garnered $1,651 for the Associated Humane Societies' Vested Interest program, and hundreds of blankets, towels, food, toys and treats for the Forked River animal shelter at the Popcorn Park Zoo. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=171 2006-05-14 22:00:00 The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers landscaping advice to property owners and landscapers to discourage large flocks of Canada geese from hanging out where they are not welcome. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=170 2006-05-14 12:00:00 Recently, search giant Google's informal corporate motto, "Don't be evil," was further embraced by the company. The nation's largest animal protection organization announced that Google has become an animal welfare leader by discontinuing its use of eggs from hens confined in cages in all of its employee dining facilities. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) praised the new policy as an important advance in the growing trend away from battery cage eggs. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=169 2006-05-12 14:00:00 In an effort to assist some of Chicagoland's independently owned businesses within the pet industry, Pet Services Review is hosting a $10,000 contest which will help promote those participating enterprises on its website. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=162 2006-05-11 12:00:00 Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, provides dog safety tips for parents, children, and even U.S. Postal Service letter carriers, National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 21-27. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=161 2006-05-11 08:00:00 The StarPet Awards are celebrity pet trainer Bash Dibra's pet version of the Golden Globes or the Oscars and are based on his book StarPet: How to Make Your Pet a Star from Pocket Books. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=158 2006-05-10 09:00:00 VetDepot.com, a rapidly growing veterinary and pet medication supply company offers low everyday prices and direct-to-door shipping on brand name products for dogs, cats, horses, and fish. VetDepot.com sells to both consumers and businesses that include groomers, trainers, breeders, humane societies, rescue groups, pharmacies, and other veterinary businesses. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=157 2006-05-10 08:00:00 The Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HSPCA), Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Harris County PHES Veterinary Public Health (HCPHESVPH), and The Houston Humane Society celebrate "Be Kind to Animals Week" May 7 to May 13th. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=160 2006-05-09 09:00:00 15 people will live chained to doghouses for a period of up to two weeks in order to win the prize of a BRAND NEW CAR. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=156 2006-05-05 08:00:00 PetBoogaloo.com, officially launching on June 1, 2006, provides an atmosphere that brings pet lovers from around the world together. The site allows owners and their pets to post blogs, upload pictures, upload videos and find romance in a fun environment. The entirely free site is provided as a public service to pet lovers from all over the world. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=155 2006-05-04 08:00:00 Continental Airlines recently unveiled an animal kenneling facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, the first airline-owned kennel situated on airport property in the United States. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=154 2006-05-03 08:00:00 The PETCO Foundation's annual Spring A Pet fundraiser, which ended April 16, exceeded $1.7 million in donations to aid more than 1,000 animal welfare organizations nationwide. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=153 2006-05-02 08:00:00 On April 1, 2006, RNR, Inc., launched www.FloppyEarGear.com, a high-end pet boutique offering customers unique yet affordable items for those who are particular about pampering their pets. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=149 2006-04-30 08:00:00 Quilt Raffle to benefit Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue will be raffling a handmade quilt at their annual event, Paws Across PA on June 10, 2006 at Norristown Farm Park. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=150 2006-04-29 10:00:00 On May 6th and 7th shelters around the world will join North Shore Animal League America in Pet Adoptathon 2006 to help save the lives of homeless pets. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=148 2006-04-29 09:00:00 GollyGear co-owner Hope Saidel said "We're delighted to be recognized this way. It's wonderful to have all of your hard work recognized. We're hoping this will let more people get to know us and discover all the wonderful things we can share about little dogs." http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=147 2006-04-29 08:00:00 Fashion model and doggie diva extraordinaire, Peluche, a Long Hair Chihuahua from Thousand Oaks, CA, thoroughly enjoys her time away from the set by visiting her favorite city, Los Angeles. She loves to stay at the finest hotels, dog friendly of course, where they pamper her with gifts, treats upon check-in. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=146 2006-04-28 14:00:00 Since 1995, award-winning professional photographer Michael Joseph of Pet Portraits by Michael, in conjunction with the SPCA of Central Florida, has traveled to Orlando to photograph families and their pets. He'll be in town again this year from May 5th thru 8th. Also like past events, all sitting fees will be donated to the SPCA of Central Florida. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=145 2006-04-28 08:00:00 As one of the personal trainers on NBC's hit series The Biggest Loser, you wouldn't expect Jillian Michaels to have an obesity problem in her own household. But Jillian's chubby Chihuahua, Baxter, is one of a rapidly growing number of America's portly pets that are tipping the scales at an all time high. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=144 2006-04-27 14:00:00 When seven Girl Scouts from Northern Ocean County Troop 982 saw a newspaper article about Popcorn Park Zoo, they decided helping the facility would be the perfect project to earn their Silver Award. They never expected their work would have such an impact. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=143 2006-04-27 08:00:00 From October 2003 through April 2006, Mothers Against Dog Chaining has tabulated at least 78 children seriously injured or killed by chained dogs in the U.S. Chained dogs, unsocialized with humans, can and do attack and kill small children who come into their territory. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=142 2006-04-26 14:00:00 DogExplorer.com announces start of "World's Best Flying Disc Dog Picture Contest." The website's contest offers free entry, great prizes and fun. Entrants are invited from around the world in this first truly global flying disc dog photo competition designed to highlight the athleticism, bonding and beauty of the flying disc dog sport. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=141 2006-04-26 10:00:00 MEET BOO-BOO the bear. Learn about the plight of Mr. Wiggles the monkey. See how much meat Bengali the tiger and his wild cat cousins eat each day on a tour of the Popcorn Park Zoo, without ever leaving home. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=139 2006-04-25 09:00:00 Outdoor activities in the summer months are the perfect opportunity for pet owners to spend time with their furry friends. But as the weather heats up, so do the dangers of a bacterial disease called leptospirosis, which can present sudden and significant health risks to pets. To avoid Leptosporosis infection, animals should be kept out of contact with potential causes for the bacteria including contaminated water sources, wildlife reservoirs, or other domestic animals that carry the disease. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=138 2006-04-24 08:00:00 Natural Environmental Systems announces the release of its new all-natural animal health and odor control product featuring live microorganisms that are beneficial in maintaining the health of animals and controlling the associated odors. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=136 2006-04-23 08:00:00 Recognize National Pet Week, A History of Pets and People, Did you know there are approximately 377,800,000 pets in the United States? That?s more than the number of people in this country! http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=368 2006-04-23 08:00:00 About 30,000 parrot lovers are expected to attend Birdie Stock a four-day festival, which is planned for May 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=137 2006-04-22 12:00:00 For the millions of pet owners, who prefer to travel with their pets, the hassle of finding places that will accept them is over. The staff at BringYourPet.com (www.bringyourpet.com) does all the scouting around necessary to find the best pet-friendly places in the USA and abroad, thus creating an excellent travel resource for pet owners. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=135 2006-04-22 08:00:00 CYNTEGRA recently announced the launch of VIOGENIX DUO, a rapid test for cats and dogs that detects two highly contagious influenza A viruses: H5N1, commonly called "bird flu", and the H3N8 canine influenza, a newly isolated strain of the influenza A virus, commonly called "dog flu". http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=134 2006-04-21 14:00:00 A coalition of organizations including the Franz Weber Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States/Humane Society International and Respect for Animals, brought members of the international media and a Member of the European Parliament to observe the commercial seal hunt in the Front. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=133 2006-04-21 08:00:00 The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) was founded in February 2002 by a group of pooper-scoopers who believe that every dog should have its day. In recognition of a growing problem in our communities, aPaws has established a special week of educating pet owners on the importance of cleaning up after their dogs. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=132 2006-04-20 12:00:00 Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) President Christine Benninger says Santa Clara County animal shelters are taking in fewer animals and saving more lives but problems persist with homeless cats, approximately 14,000 of which are euthanized in Santa Clara County shelters each year. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=131 2006-04-20 08:00:00 Have you ever watched a movie and wanted to ask the director some questions about it? On Saturday, June 10, 2006 you'll have a chance to do just that. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=126 2006-04-18 11:00:00 Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists and 24-Hour Emergency Care (FAVS), New York Citys newest state of the art specialty facility celebrated its open house at Union Square Ballroom recently, and received a special commendation from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=125 2006-04-18 07:00:00 The StarPet Awards are celebrity pet trainer Bash Dibra's pet version of the Golden Globes or the Oscars and are based on his book STARPET: How to Make Your Pet a Star from Pocket Books. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=123 2006-04-17 08:00:00 Americans favorite four-legged companions have evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, as hotels and businesses throughout the world seem to be rolling out the red carpet for pet guests. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=124 2006-04-17 07:00:00 Cats Protection recently announced the launch of an exciting new survey that aims to discover a little more about cat owners and their choice of feline! http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=121 2006-04-16 08:00:00 April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and Banfield, The Pet Hospital would like to prepare Pet parents to prevent and manage any unforeseen accidents. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=122 2006-04-16 07:00:00 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. has signed a worldwide licensing agreement to develop and market pet products based on the iconic rap artist and music mogul, Snoop Dogg. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=120 2006-04-15 08:00:00 Every dog is special to his or her owner, but some have got real Tails of Achievement to tell. The first James Wellbeloved and Association of Pet Dog Trainers Tails of Achievement Awards is http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=119 2006-04-15 07:00:00 New Products, Trends Unveiled at Global Pet Expo 2006 The Pet Industrys Largest Annual Trade Show Attracts Thousands to San Diego http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=114 2006-04-14 08:00:00 Spring Cleaning: There is nothing like a visit to the groomer to give a dog (or a cat) a new lease on life. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=115 2006-04-14 07:50:00 Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corporation has been granted a patent, with others pending, for a new method of delivering medications to animals. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=116 2006-04-14 07:40:00 Recently PETCO stores around the nation participated in PETCOs Ninth Annual National Pet Adoption Days. To highlight PETCOs commitment to animal welfare, nearly 2,000 animal welfare organizations had companion animals available throughout the weekend for adoption at all participating PETCO locations. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=112 2006-04-13 08:00:00 The trend toward green pet care does not bode well for bugs. At the Global Pet Expo in San Diego, March 23-25, 2006, Sergeants Pet Care Products Inc. announced a new line of natural flea, tick and mosquito control products for cats and dogs. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=113 2006-04-13 07:59:00 Disaster relief agencies and animal welfare organizations will be better equipped to address the needs of abandoned, hurt or lost pets during hurricanes and other natural disasters and emergencies thanks to $2.3 million in grants recently awarded by PetSmart Charities. http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=111 2006-04-13 07:00:00 15 People Will Live Chained to Doghouses Until Only One Remains. The winner will receive a New Car and Brings Awareness for Dog Chaining Issue http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=117 2006-04-12 21:00:00 Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund Award Recipient Isabella Rossellini Donates $50,000 to Andean Cat Alliance http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=108 2006-04-12 08:00:00 First RFID Microchip to Determine Animals Temperature Currently on Sale in UK, Japan, and South Africa http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=110 2006-04-12 07:45:00 Corporate staff recently walked and raised over $15,000 to benefit Humane Society http://www.allpetsnews.com/article.php?id=107 2006-04-12 07:30:00 The Hartz Mountain Corporation has selected William D. Ecker as its new president and chief executive officer. Mr. Ecker