Pets News Archive

'Let pets share Halloween fun (Courier-Post)
According to a recent petsmart survey, one out of every 10 pet owners dressed their pets in costumes for Halloween last year. With more than 160 million dogs and cats in the U.S., this means at least 16 million of them are seeking the perfect costume.

'Many Ike evacuee pets now back home (News 8 Austin)
Austin Humane Society said that most of the pets are now back with their owners, or staying with friends and families.

'Ave Maria to host posh pets day (Naples Daily News)
Ave Maria?s South Park will hold a ?Posh Pets in the Park? event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today where pet owners are encouraged to dress up their animals.

'Blessing of the pets to be held on Sunday (The Neosho Daily News)
There will be a unique event occurring on Sunday, as the first Blessing of Pets at the First Presbyterian Church will occur.

'Humane Society takes pets when shelters refuse (Galveston County Daily News)
GALVESTON ? Humane Society officials are worried people will give up their pets when they're turned away at island shelters.

'Pets for Adoption (Savannah Morning News)
The following pets are available from the Humane Society Chatham-Savannah. Applications are available at The Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive. For a complete list of available pets, go to www.HumaneSocietySAV.org . For information, call Nancy Richards at 354-9515 or e-mail nrichards@HumaneSocietySAV.org .

'Blessing Of Pets Honors St. Francis of Assisi At OLMC (Marion Daily Republican)
Students and parishioners brought their pets to be blessed by Monsignor Ken Schaefer Friday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.

'Abandoned pets rise as econ goes to dogs (New York Daily News)
Even cats and dogs are feeling the effect of the tough economic times. Animal shelters across the city say the number of pets being abandoned or given up for adoption has risen in recent weeks as owners tighten their belts.

'Neighbor's Pit Bull Kills Blind Woman's Pets Inside Her Home (WFTV 9 Orlando)
An 81-year-old blind woman was home alone when a neighbor's dog ran into her house and attacked her pets. The pit bull killed her dog and cat. SLIDESHOW: Images Of Pit Bull, Woman And Her Pets VIDEO REPORT: Woman's Pets Mauled, Killed After Pit Bull Enters Home RAW INTERVIEW: WFTV Speaks With Woman Whose Pets Were Killed ARCHIVE: Recent Reports On Other Local Dog Attacks ANIMAL NEWS: Read More ...

'Struggling Economy Means More Pets Being Left At Shelters (WRTV Indianapolis)
The Hamilton County Humane Society shelter is reporting a surge in pets being dropped off by their owners because they can't afford to care for them.

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