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'Reports of ailing pets may hit thousands (Arizona Daily Star)
Veterinary and consumer groups are pointing to mounting evidence that the number of pets killed or sickened by contaminated pet food may be in the hundreds ? or even the thousands.

'Rabies scare in Cherokee; cheap shots for pets offered (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Two rabid raccoons in Cherokee County have prompted health officials to offer low-cost rabies shots for pets. The most recent incident was on March 20 when a sheriff's deputy shot and killed a raccoon that was behaving abnormally. The animal was found to have the rabies virus, said Sgt. Jay Baker of the Cherokee County Sheriffs Office. Baker said deputies responded to a call for assistance from ...

'Dog owners not cleaning up after pets put other dogs, humans at risk (High Plains Journal)
Dog owners not cleaning up after their pets are putting other dogs and unborn puppies--even humans--at risk for parasitic worms and protozoa, according to research by the University of Wyoming's College of Agriculture.

'Local Vets Are Treating More Sick Pets (KIFI)
The investigation into pet food poisoning continues tonight. Federal Health officials say tests on recalled pet foods show a chemical used to make plastic made pets sick, not rat poison.

'Viewing pets as children not property (The Washington Times)
The recent recall of contaminated pet food may prompt lawmakers and the courts to reconsider the legal status of pets in the United States.

'Viewing pets as children not property (UPI)
The recent recall of contaminated pet food may prompt lawmakers and the courts to reconsider the legal status of pets in the United States. The food ...

'The Frequent Traveler Q & A: Handling fees can be high when transporting pets (International Herald Tribune)
Since last October, British Airways no longer allows passengers to check in their pets as "excess baggage," but requires them to be shipped as cargo by a recognized "pet travel agent." But "cargo" costs a lot more than "excess baggage."

'Mars Petcare US Products are Safe for Pets (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
Mars Petcare US brands, including PEDIGREE, CESAR, and THE GOODLIFE RECIPE food for dogs, and WHISKAS, SHEBA, TEMPTATIONS, and THE GOODLIFE RECIPE food for cats, as well as the snacks and treats line, are safe for pets to enjoy.

'Pets saved from burning home (NBC 12 Richmond)
Two pets were saved from a burning home in Henrico this morning. The fire broke out at this house on Chipoax Avenue.

'Number of poisoned pets climbs (Gloucester Daily Times)
The precautionary recall nearly two weeks ago of many popular pet food varieties may have done well to save the lives of millions of pets across the nation, but actual numbers of stricken pets are far higher than both the U.S. government and the company that manufactured the tainted food are letting on, one local veterinarian says.

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