Pets News Archive
31-Dec-2006
- 'New Laws Aimed At Protecting Pets (KCRA TheKCRAChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Three new California laws aimed at protecting pets take effect on Jan. 1. - ''No pets' law favors landlords (Carroll County Online)
Can a tenant keep a pet in spite of a "no pets" rule, but avoid being evicted by getting rid of the animal after the landlord discovers it? As a practical matter, possibly, although the law is not on the tenant's side if the lease gives the landlord the right to evict her for violations. - 'Keep Pets Safe Through the New Year (KGMB 9 Honolulu)
With all the action and loud noises, fireworks can also be tough on your pets. "This time of year it can be really scary for animals. The extra smoke and pollution in the air can affect their breathing just like humans," said Darcie Scharfenstein of the Hawaiian Humane Society. - 'Safety tips for your pets (The Fort Collins Coloradoan)
Here?s a list of tips from the Dumb Friends League on how to keep pets safe in winter weather. ? Keep an eye on the temperature. When it falls below 20 degrees, keep all pets indoors. Short-haired dogs, cats and puppies should be kept indoors when the temperature dips below 40 degrees. - 'Animal Center Gives Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Holiday (10 News San Diego)
Officials at the Helen Woodward Animal Center want you to keep your pets safe during the holiday period, especially on New Year's Eve. - 'Emergency shelters take victims' pets into account, drill locally (King Of Prussia Courier)
UPPER MERION - At temporary shelters for disaster victims, the American Red Cross insists on a few house rules - no food in sleeping areas, no illicit drugs, alcoholic drinks, weapons or pets are allowed. - 'Firefighter gives fish to girl who lost pets in fire (Sun Herald)
PORT CHARLOTTE -- Kaliska Hamouda-Schreier was very upset when she learned that her beloved fish were dead. The 5-year-old loved them all, and had a special bond with one of them. - 'Creating a system to find lost pets (phillyburbs.com)
An exhausting and fruitless search for a lost dog has convinced a township woman there must be a better way. - 'New Year brings new laws for pets (KGET 17 Bakersfield)
The New Year brings new laws for pets in California. Starting Monday, tethering dogs to a stationary object for more than three hours will be illegal. Those who break the law could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. A second law, written in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, requires the state to create a plan for evacuating pets in case of a disaster. - 'Provide pets with tidings of comfort, joy (North Platte Bulletin)
The holidays can be a stressful time for pets, especially with all the commotion of preparation and traffic of people in and out.
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