http://www.webvet.com/main/showArticles/page/17 This feed contains articles about Pet News en-us Copyright 2009 Webvet, LLC 2009-11-20T20:20-05:00 advertise@webvet.com advertise@webvet.com Pet News hourly http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2119 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2119">Family finds lost dog after three years</a><br /><p>LOVELAND, Colo. -- A family has found their lost pit bull, Gotti, after three years. The dog was found on the side of the road and taken to the K-9 Bed and Biscuit, where he stayed for the next three years, until the Blackwell family found him last week. Click <a href="http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20081127/WINDSORBEACON01/81124042" target="_blank">here</a> for the full story.</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2115 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2115">Animal welfare groups protest proposed 'luxury' tax in Calif.</a><br /><p>LOS ANGELES, Nov 21, 2008&nbsp;-- In a recent announcement, Governor Schwarzenegger recommended broadening the Sales and Use Tax to include &quot;luxury&quot; items such as veterinary services, which is sure to cause an increase in animal shelter overpopulation. Animal welfare advocates across the state are joining forces and urging all pet owners to take action and contact the governor and state legislature to stop this tax. Click <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/A-Recommended-Sales-Use-Tax/story.aspx?guid=%7B7BCC05E8-DA48-4D12-AF64-F97F804E8332%7D" target="_blank">here</a> for the full story.</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2118 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2118">Mars extends pet food recall</a><br /><p>Franklin, Tennessee (November 25, 2008) &mdash; Mars Petcare US announced an extension of a previously announced voluntary recall of dry cat and dog food products manufactured at its Allentown, Pennsylvania facility with &ldquo;Best By&rdquo; dates between August 11, 2009 &ndash; October 3, 2009. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This voluntary recall affects product sold at BJ&rsquo;s Wholesale Club, ShopRite Supermarkets, and Wal-mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. Click <a href="http://www.petcare.mars.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for the press release.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2116 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2116">Pet Pride pet food announces recall</a><br /><p>DALLAS, Nov 21, 2008 -- Kroger is asking customers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, east Texas, and Shreveport and Alexandria, La., to check the pet food they have at home for specific packages of Pet Pride pet food. These products were included in a September recall due to potential contamination with Salmonella Schwarzengrund. Click <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Kroger-Asks-Customers-North-Texas/story.aspx?guid=%7BFEC6DF79-CC3A-4460-B2BD-7EB7D38A2121%7D" target="_blank">here</a> for the full story.</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2136 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2136">Survey finds pet owners will sacrifice their perks for their pets</a><br /><p>A survey conducted this month by the American Kennel Club shows that despite a tough economy, pet owners are willing to sacrifice many daily luxuries to provide for the needs of their canine companions. The survey of over 1,000 people on <a href="http://www.akc.org/">www.akc.org</a>&nbsp;found that more than 96% of respondents with a taste for gourmet coffee would give up their latte habit to save money for their dog&rsquo;s expenses. Ninety-seven percent also said they would forego massages or spa treatments in order to afford a vet bill, and nearly 79% would cancel a teeth whitening appointment so that Fido could have his annual teeth cleaning. Click <a href="http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3666">here</a> for the full report.</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2126 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2126">Obama's "mutt" comment inspires comic strip</a><br /><p>Barack Obama's comment about possibly adopting a shelter dog, or &quot;mutt like me,&quot; has inspired a comic strip supporting shelter adoption.&nbsp;Patrick O'Donnell,&nbsp;creator of the comic strip &quot;Mutts,&quot; produced&nbsp;six strips supporting shelter adoptions. Click <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/arts/08arts-SUPPORTFORFI_BRF.html?_r=1&amp;ref=arts" target="_blank">here</a> for the full story.</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=1991 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=1991">Poll: Americans pick pets over partners on desert island</a><br /><p>According to a survey by Petplan, a pet health insurance provider, more than&nbsp;two-thirds of Americans would rather be with their pet than their partner if stranded on a desert island. The poll also found that nearly 70 percent of those surveyed share their bed with their pet, and that 63 percent cook for their pets. Click <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN0429928020080904" target="_blank">here</a> for the full story.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2053 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2053">New site helps grieving pet owners</a><br /><p>ORLANDO, Fla. -- A new Web site allows grieving pet owners to create a memorial in their late pet's name. YourPetMemorial.net assists pet owners in honoring their deceased pets online. Click <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/orlando-pet-memorial-firm-assists/story.aspx?guid=%7B932F1ED7-B93A-478A-AC6C-3DF097707508%7D&amp;dist=hppr" target="_blank">here</a> for the full story.</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=1960 <a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=1960">Hong Kong holds Pet Olympics</a><br /><p>HONG KONG -- The Olympics aren't just for humans.&nbsp; A Hong Kong pet shop started its own pet-centered version of the Olympic games, and it includes everything from rabbit hurdles to cat agility contests. More than 400 animals have participated in the events so far. Click <a href="http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5ixbYAD24F3Yxe2wPCFBPZ-Cvz73A" target="_blank">here</a> for the full story.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br />WebVet staff report WebVet staff report Pet News