New Pets

BEREA, Ohio – Less than a month ago, a local family was torn apart.A man opened fire in the Cracker Barrel in Brooklyn, killing his wife and daughter.Another daughter was taken to the hospital.Now, the family pets need homes and are up for adoption.”I received a phone call from the police department and come out to the Shurmer Road address and take the dogs for safe keeping,” said Mike Roth, the    .. more …

Owning a pet can be a very rewarding experience. Even though there is a certain amount of commitment involved, they can become loving companions. When people think of owning an animal, they seldom think of pot belly pigs as pets. Although they do have their own specific requirements, often pet lovers find them to be intelligent and affectionate.There are a few things you need to look into before    .. more …

Four intuitive pets inducted into the 2012 Purina Animal Hall of Fame TORONTO, May 7, 2012 /CNW/ – Fearless, devoted, and intuitive – words typically associated with heroic figures can also be used to describe the 2012 Purina Animal Hall of Fame Inductees – Nanook, Monty, Bree and Titan. Honoured this morning at PawsWay Pet Education Centre in Toronto, the permanent home of the Purina Animal Hall    .. more …

Pets • Published: November 21, 2011 Bringing a pet into a family home is an excellent way to teach a child responsibility, routine, empathy and consideration for others. However, it is very important that parents talk to their children about what owning a cat or dog will entail – this includes the various duties they will have to help out with and the amount of responsibility that they will    .. more …

Despite repeated warnings by the FDA, chicken jerky products made in China are still on store shelves, and complaints that dogs are getting sick after eating them continue to roll in.”I’m disappointed that I’m still seeing these cases,” said Dr. Cathy Langston , a veterinarian who heads the renal medicine service and hemodialysis unit at Animal Medical Center in Manhattan.The FDA has logged more    .. more …

Pets are part of our families. During an emergency situation, it is important to know how to keep our animal companions safe.Emergencies can happen any time, so prepare today. Assemble a pet emergency kit and have a plan ready for your pet in the event that you must evacuate. Pet emergency kits should include: Food, portable water, bowls and can opener; Blanket and small toy; Leash/harness; Cat    .. more …

SANTA MONICA , Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Demand Media , Inc. (NYSE: DMD – News ), a leading content and social media company, today announced the premiere of the eHow Pets channel on YouTube . The channel features well-known personalities and original content aimed at pet lovers and animal enthusiasts. eHow Pets joins eHow Home and LIVESTRONG Woman as the third Demand Media channel created    .. more …

Meow! I’m Breezy, a sweet kitten that showed up as a stray and has adopted a family that can’t take me inside because of their non-kitty-loving-dogs. I am very social and cuddly, plus litterbox trained. I will be spayed and vaccinated on May 4 and ready for adoption then but visits from potential new adopters can start immediately.For more photos of all of Pet Social Worker’s pet    .. more …

Pets are being put down, abandoned or surrendered as their owners try to compete for scarce rental accommodation in Christchurch. Swamped animal shelters are pleading for tolerance for pet owners as the city’s rental crisis deepens, allowing landlords to favour some tenants over others. SPCA Canterbury general manager Barry Helem said staff were fielding about 10 calls a day from desperate    .. more …

Parrots as pets can be a delight for almost anyone. If you don’t mind a pet that requires loads and loads of attention, as much as a child, in fact, a parrot might be just the right pet for you. There are many varieties to choose from, and you are likely to find one that will fit well into your family. From small budgerigar parakeets to giant Macaws, and everything in between. You can choose from    .. more …