Pets News Archive
31-Dec-2005
- 'Shelter: Gulf pets still need homes (Peoria Journal Star)
BLOOMINGTON - Most of the pets rescued by the Humane Society of Central Illinois in September from the hurricane-devastated Gulf Coast have been adopted into new homes across the area, but a handful are still waiting. - 'Coyotes near Regina causing fear among people with pets, young children (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
REGINA (CP) - Hunters who have bagged five coyotes in recent weeks have given some relief to people in southern Saskatchewan, where the animals have been threatening pets and small children. - 'Picking the perfect presents for pampered pets (Miami Herald)
Americans spend an average of $5 billion each year on presents for our pets. Surprised? This holiday alone, nearly 154 million pet parents are expected to spend a combined $2.6 billion on pet gifts ranging from the miraculous to the mundane, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. - 'Bargain Buddies: Humane Society?s half-price adoptathon for pets at shelter for six months ends on Monday (Palatka Daily News)
SATSUMA -- That the Humane Society of Northeast Florida was holding a half-price adoptathon for all its pets that had been at the shelter for six months or longer was just a bonus for Ken and Linda Hysler. - 'Dog Owners To Pay For Licence Badge For Their Pets (Bernama)
SHAH ALAM, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Dog owners in Shah Alam will be required to pay RM20 for the licence badge for their pets from next year, Shah Alam Deputy Mayor Za'ba Che Rus said Thursday. - 'New Dog Owners in Vienna Must Insure Pets (Los Angeles Times)
VIENNA, Austria -- Ouch! Viennese city authorities are putting the bite on the Austrian capital city's new dog owners starting next week. From Jan. 1, liability insurance will be mandatory for Vienna's dog owners for pets born after that date under new city laws. - 'Katrina Pets Still Waiting For Homes (NBC 5 Chicago)
There are still many pets that haven't found homes after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. - 'Katrina-Stranded Pets To Find Central Coast Homes (KSBW)
Pets stranded by Hurricane Katrina and brought to the Central Coast are going to be placed into local homes at the end of the month, according to SPCA officials. - 'PETS: This year, resolve to be the best pet owner you can be (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Just as the holidays always bring new pets to homes, the New Year always brings resolutions. That means it's time for some New Year's resolutions for people with new pets. - 'Unwanted pets more than an owner?s problem (The Torrington Telegram)
BY TRACY DAVIS As in any town or country, unwanted pets and overpopulation quickly becomes a problem for pet owners and pet lovers alike. Goshen County is no acception.
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