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NJ pets in need: July 22,2019  NJ.com

Shelter pets await adoption throughout the Garden State.

How donating to the Pet Food Drive benefits Maine shelters  WGME

As we gear up for our Pet Food Drive and Adoption Day this Friday, we want to highlight where your donations will go and the impact they'll make on local ...

HIGH HEAT: How to keep your pets safe this summer  KSNT News

The forecast shows 80 and 90 degree temperatures for the rest of the week, but it doesn't have to be triple digits for it to be deadly for your pets.

PetMed Express Inc (PETS) Q1 2019 Earnings Call Transcript  Yahoo Finance

PETS earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2019.

New Jersey pizzeria is using their boxes to help find missing pets  New York Daily News

John Sanfratello, owner of Angelo's Pizza in Matawan, N.J., came up with the idea to attach missing animal flyers to their pizza boxes, in hopes of finding missing ...

Pets Lifeline a whisker shy of funding goal  Sonoma Index-Tribune

The capital campaign to fund a new animal shelter in Sonoma is oh-so-close, and yet still far away, say local pet-rescue officials. Pets Lifeline, Sonoma Valley's ...

Pet of the Week | Pets | azdailysun.com  Arizona Daily Sun

This is Dawna, a two year old, orange and white beauty who is looking for a forever home. She's very loving with a big personality, enjoys playing and getting ...

New Va. law could protect pets from being left in heat, but how is it enforced?  8News

A new state law could protect pets from being left in excessive heat, but how is it being enforced?

This pizzeria is using their pizza boxes to help find missing pets  GMA

Forget tacking a "Lost Pet" flyer on your neighborhood lamppost. A New Jersey pizzeria has re-imagined how to help reunite lost animals with their owners.

Homeless woman tries to surrender pets, receives overwhelming help  WPBF West Palm Beach

Several organizations rally to help woman and her animals.

Adoptable pets of the week: Bee, Helen, Herman, Sandy  The State Journal-Register

Here are this week's Animal Protective League pets of the week. For more information on these and other animals available for adoption, visit ...

LI social media pets generate income for their owners  Newsday

A flock of silkie chickens in Brookhaven Town is "endorsing" brands and laying golden eggs for their owner, part of a wave of pets that translate social media ...

Millennials posting pet pictures on Instagram are at risk of fraud, Santander warns  CNBC

Spanish bank Santander, in a survey, criticized celebrities for setting a bad example by oversharing online, claiming they were putting "impressionable young ...

Wet weather can bring on serious health dangers in pets — and humans  The Oakland Press

It seems like the only weather we had in spring was rain, rain and more rain. While wet weather has plenty of benefits, it leaves behind bacteria and ...

Shepherd mix, royal blue are Unleashed’s pets of week  Kansas City Star

A shepherd/pinscher mix, and a royal blue kitty are Unleashed Pet Rescue's pets of the week.

Heat impacts pets too!  13newsnow.com WVEC

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — This heatwave is not only hard on you, but also your pets. Over the weekend, officials with Virginia Beach Animal Control said they ...

Veterinarians regularly treat pets for THC toxicity; are there legal ramifications for getting a pet high?  Prescott Daily Courier

Jennifer Hohle, practice manager and licensed veterinarian technician (LVT), and Dr. Vihaney Graves, DVM, simulate a physical exam for THC toxicity on Pistol ...

Deputy rescues pets from house fire in Martinez  WFXG

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department are on the scene of a fire on Halifax Dr. in Martinez.

How To Keep Your Pets Healthy And Happy During a Heatwave  Newsweek

Most of us have tricks for staying cool when the mercury rises, but it's just as important to keep your dog or cat safe during a heatwave.

CBS3 Pet Project: Taking Care Of Pets In Hot Weather  CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Carol Erickson joins Eyewitness News for the CBS3 Pet Project. This week's segment talks about how to make sure your pets stay safe ...

Simple Life Blessings: Mourning the loss of another pet  Pratt Tribune

I never would have dreamed ten months ago I would be mourning yet another family dog. It has been a rough year with our pets this year. Last September, our ...

Queen Elizabeth Bans Further Pets From Her Castle  Radar Online

After getting wind of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's plans to adopt another rescue dog, Queen Elizabeth set a new rule that bans any further pets from ...

Trolls target owner of pet chihuahua Gizmo after it was snatched by seagull  New York Post

A seagull swooped down and snatched a chihuahua from the garden of a home in England over the weekend, right in front of one of its horrified owners, the ...

Fayette animal shelter overwhelmed by unwanted pets | New Today  Uniontown Herald Standard

Nearly five years after the Fayette County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter was shuttered, resources are limited to care for unwanted pets.

Lost And Found Pets Of Will County: Week Of July 22  Frankfort, IL Patch

Lost And Found Pets Of Will County - Frankfort, IL - For those who may be searching for a pet, or if you have seen a lost animal and are trying to report it, you can ...

Important to make sure pets stay cool in heat, too  WRAL.com

In extreme temperatures, pets don't like the heat either. They need special care to stay cool, just like you and I.

Instagram users who post pet pictures more likely to get hacked  The Daily Dot

Instagram users who post photos of their pets and oversahre personal information are more likely to get hacked, a new survey claims.

7 Relationship Problems Pet Owners Are More Likely To Experience, According To Experts  Bustle

Choosing to get a pet with your partner can do some really great things for your relationship. For instance, a University of Buffalo study found that couples who ...

This couple has 7 Instagram-famous pets  CNN

Anaheim, California (CNN Business) Nala the cat, a Siamese and tabby mix, is slightly cross-eyed with gray and white fur. She likes being petted but isn't a fan ...

A.D.O.P.T. Rescues Louisiana Pets Ahead of Hurricane Barry  Naperville Community Television

A.D.O.P.T. Animal Shelter rescues dozens of cats and dogs from Louisiana before Hurricane Barry made landfall.

New Jersey pizza place is helping community find their lost pets  Fox News

A New Jersey pizza place isn't just delivering dinner -- they're delivering hope for pet owners. Angelo's Pizza in Matawan started putting posters for lost pets on ...

A potential ‘paws-itive’ future for lost pets  New York Daily News

Searching for your lost pets may soon not be as ruff. A new partnership between the Multnomah County Animal Services in Oregon and Finding Rover, a facial ...

People Are Keeping Parasitic Leeches as Pets, And Letting Them Drink Their Blood  ScienceAlert

To the disgust of many of our readers, we recently discovered that keeping leeches as pets is actually a thing. And yeah, it's certainly… a bit different. But in light ...

Sure Petcare Launches SureFeed® Microchip Pet Feeder Connect  Yahoo Finance

Sure Petcare, the pet technology specialist, today announced the launch of the SureFeed® Microchip Pet Feeder Connect, the next generation of the ...

Is she speaking their language? An animal communicator talks with the pets of some FOX6 viewers  WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Lisa Brown got a cat, and then, she got a calling. Brown is an animal communicator. She does not care for the term "psychic,” because it turns ...

Cheatgrass is everywhere and it could harm your pets  KEPR 19

A hot and dry climate is perfect for cheatgrass. That is why you can find it almost everywhere around the Tri-Cities. Local veterinarians warned how cheatgrass ...

More evidence that pets benefit mental health  Medical News Today

New research examines the fluctuations in levels of the stress hormone cortisol both before and after interacting with dogs and cats.

Keep pets cool during heat wave, vet says  TribLIVE

With the heat index expected to top 100 degrees Saturday, keeping the family's four-legged companion cool is as important as keep the two-legged humans ...

'He humps all the other dogs … I’m his humping accomplice': comedians on their pets  The Guardian

As the Edinburgh festival approaches, Ed Byrne, Susan Calman, Stevie Martin and others on why their pets are friends, companions and a source of inspiration.

Blood donations help save pets’ lives  NBC4i.com

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Donating blood is just as important for our pets as it is for humans. Friday, we introduced you to a dog named Rohan, who is literally ...

This pizza shop is helping pet owners find their lost dogs and cats  TODAY

Angelo's Pizza is posting flyers for lost pets on its pizza boxes and the world is loving it.

This everyday chemical was cast aside. Its replacement might be making cats sick  PBS NewsHour

Manufacturers phased out flame retardants called PBDEs because of health concerns in pets and humans. New research suggests their replacements may be ...

All About Pets: Spay and neuter, so vitally important  Prescott Daily Courier

There was a report on the news recently about a litter of eight puppies that were found stuffed in a duffel bag and thrown into a dumpster. Three of them survived.

'Coolest' pets honored at Upland Columbus Pump House  The Republic

Meridian Kiwanis Club of Columbus celebrated local residents and their dogs and cats for raising money for local, state and national infant mortality initiatives.

Hundreds Of Pet Owners Tell FDA That CBD Is Helping Their Furry Companions  Marijuana Moment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked for public input on the safety and efficacy of CBD—and more than 100 people used that opportunity to tell the ...

How to keep your pets safe in a dangerous heat wave  Today.com

As temperatures soar across the country, there are a few simple precautions you can take to make sure your pets stay safe and healthy.

News Heat can be deadly and dangerous for pets Alexandra Koehn 3:47 PM, Jul 19  NewsChannel5.com

As this summer heat persists, the conditions can be dangerous and deadly for pets.

Top tips to keep your pets safe in the weekend heat  WCVB Boston

With a heat wave rolling in this weekend, it's important to take special care of your furry friends. The MSPCA's Angell Animal Medical Center has important tips to ...

Adopt Franklin on Paws for Pets  KIIITV.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This week on Paws for Pets, Kristin Diaz visits The Cattery Cat Shelter. The Cattery is an open cage, no-kill shelter.

How to spot signs of heatstroke in pets  WTHR

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — As much of the country experiences dangerous heat throughout the weekend, it's important to remember pets that are at risk, too.

PetMed Express Earnings: PETS Stock Falls on Q1 Miss  Nasdaq

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsPetMed Express earnings for the company's fiscal first quarter of 2019 have PETS.

Shelter pets prep for Area 51 invasion  WFMZ Allentown

One animal shelter is inviting people to storm its Oklahoma City location and pick up some adorable tin-foil-hat-wearing critters to "protect you from the Area 51 ...

Louisiana Shelter Pets Evacuated from Tropical Storm Barry's Path  PEOPLE.com

All of the animals flown out of Louisiana, are now looking for forever homes in the Washington D.C. area.

Study Finds You Can 'Pet Your Stress Away' By Cuddling Cats and Dogs  PEOPLE.com

The study found that those who were allowed 10 minutes of hands-on interaction with cats and dogs had lower cortisol levels after the petting sessions. By Kelli ...

NJ pets in need: July 15, 2019  NJ.com

Cold Nose Warm Heart NJ, NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Second Chance Pet Adoption League, Wise Animal Rescue and Eleventh Hour Rescue will team up for ...

Tips for keeping your pets, livestock safe in the heat  WGME

STATEWIDE (WGME) -- This weekend's powerful combination of heat and humidity is taking its toll on people across Maine. But what should do with your pets ...

NATIONAL FEED A RESCUE PET WEEK CELEBRATES “LIEUTENANT DAN “ AND AIMS TO PROVIDE 4 MILLION MEALS FOR HOMELESS PETS IN NEED  GlobeNewswire

Rescue Bank Program Makes Critical Medical Care Possible for Special Needs Dog.

How to keep your pets safe and cool in a heat wave  ABC News

With an extreme heat wave set to bake the U.S. from New York City all the way to Kansas City for the next few days, here are some ways to keep your ...

Mississippi restaurants that welcome pets on patios are breaking the law, state says  Jackson Clarion Ledger

Some Mississippi restaurants have allowed pets for years, but the state health department said they are violating the Mississippi Food Code.

Petcube’s Bites 2 and Play 2 amuse pets and humans alike with Alexa built-in  TechCrunch

Petcube's original Bites smart treat dispenser and Play pet camera with a built-in laser pointer were great for pet parents who couldn't always be around to hang ...

Keeping your pets safe in excessive heat  Turn to 10

Animal welfare advocates are warning people about the dangers of excessive heat for their pets. The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ...

Scorpion missing, other exotic pets rescued in fire  RochesterFirst

Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Firefighters responding to a home on Kosciusko Street in the city Sunday afternoon were surprised when exotic pets were ...

Fire at Amarillo home kills 2 family pets over the weekend  KFDA

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A dog and a cat have died after a fire at an Amarillo home this weekend. Around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Amarillo Fire ...

Hotels help shelter pets find homes as lobby dogs  TODAY

Hotels like Aloft Asheville are partnering with animal rescue organizations to help dogs find forever homes by fostering a "lobby dog" available for adoption.

Bay Area pizza shop helping community find lost pets  WFLA

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) – A local nonprofit organization has started a new program with local bay area pizza shops to help reunite lost pets with their owners.

Vet tech believes addicts use their pets to get pills  MyNorthwest.com

Most of the attention is focused on the human toll when we think about the drug epidemic in Seattle, but a local vet technician wants people to know how the ...

So Many Popular Pet Products Are on Major Sale for Amazon Prime Day  PEOPLE.com

Amazon has tons pet accessories on sale for Prime Day 2019, including deals on Whistle, BarkBox, Furbo, dog DNA test kits, cat and dog food, and more.

How to Care for an Aging Pet  The New York Times

Older dogs and cats require a little extra love and care, whether they're new to your home or they've been with you for years. Here's what you need to know.

See a pet locked in a hot car? Resist taking the law into your own hands, officials say  The News Journal

What would you do if you saw a dog locked in a hot car? No matter how strong the temptation, don't break the windows, state officials say. It's illegal to leave pets ...

News Briefs: High heat advisories: Sheffield cooling centers; keeping pets safe |  theberkshireedge.com

Sheffield — The weather over the next few days is predicted to be very hot and humid. As a result, cooling centers will be open for those in need. The Sheffield ...

New pet store with humane approach to open this fall in Cambridge  Wicked Local

A new pet store is set to open in Cambridge a year and a half after Petco closed its doors, claiming it was in response to a Cambridge ordinance banning the ...

How to keep pets and family safe in a heat wave  WIFR

ROCKFORD, IIl. (WIFR) - It's important to find ways to keep yourself and pets cool as temperatures push 100 degrees and several businesses. And city buildings ...

The CBD Industry Is Betting That Pets Need to Chill, Too  Bloomberg

Forecasters estimate that almost 10% of CBD could soon end up in products for your furry friends.

How to keep pets safe in extreme heat  WTOP

It's already been a busy summer season for the animal advocates at the Humane Rescue Alliance — and many of the calls are heat-related.

Two pets perish in Amarillo house fire  abc7amarillo.com

The Amarillo Fire Department dispatched units to a possible structure fire at 4312 S. Fannin at 3:59 p. m. on Saturday, July 20. Units arrived on scene at 4:04 ...

Exotic pets are a major driver of invasive species  National Geographic

Releasing exotic animals into the wild is cruel and dangerous—for the pet and for native animals.

Animal outreach groups patrolling Flint neighborhoods for pets in peril  ABC 12 News

FLINT (WJRT) (7/19/2019) - Several animal outreach groups were going around Flint on Friday helping pets left outside in the hot weather. Some of residents ...

Man uses personal tragedy to help area shelters, pets through new non-profit  WAFB

Anyone interested in donating to the Roleaux Foundation can find the information here.

Leasing pets may soon be banned in New Jersey; Bernie Sanders rallies against Hahnemann closure | Morning News  The Philadelphia Inquirer

How much is that doggie in the window? If you're buying it from a breeder that engages in pet leasing, it could be years of monthly payments significantly above ...

State house legislation takes aim at puppy mills through pet stores  Boston 25 News

Cracking down on puppy mills by cutting off the supply chain. That's the plan as Massachusetts lawmakers look to ban the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits in ...

Coyote enters house through doggie door, killing pet in 'unprecedented' attack  Los Angeles Times

Buena Park officials are warning residents to be prepared for coyote encounters after a bold predator recently entered a home through a doggie door and ...

Earthquake preparedness tips — for your pets: How to keep them safe  Los Angeles Times

Are you and your pet prepared for earthquakes or other emergency evacuations? If you aren't prepared, your animal companions aren't prepared. We turned to ...

Arlington Pets of the Week: Abby and Callie  ARLnow

(Updated at 3:50 p.m.) This week, ARLnow is doing something different with our Pet of the Week selections by featuring the companions of those whose homes ...

People and pets evacuated after carbon monoxide scare  KEPR 19

KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Dozens of people and pets evacuated Petsmart and Michaels on Friday morning after extremely high levels of carbon monoxide were ...

Camden County Humane Society not accepting pets  WJXT News4JAX

The Humane Society of Camden County announced Sunday on its social media pages that it is no longer accepting animals.

NJ pets in need: July 1, 2019  NJ.com

It almost seems intuitive, but it's still important to mention that fireworks on the Fourth of July – as well as the celebrations that go along with the holiday – and ...

To Fix the Problem, Fix your Pets; simple message after almost 80 cats rescued from Monmouth home  WQAD Moline

Earlier this week, 79 cats were pulled from a home after neighbors reported the situation to police.

How to prep your pet for an earthquake  KESQ

With recent earthquakes shaking Southern California, it's more important than ever to be prepared. And while many people are stocking their homes with ...

A new meaning for ‘sick as a dog’? Your pet’s health may tell you something about your own  The Washington Post

The last time I brought my dog, Pepper, in for her annual exam, the vet raised an eyebrow and double-checked the medical chart. “Same dog?” she asked ...

Pets with Potential: Meet Garm  WCAX

Meet Garm, a very large, but very lovable dog at the Chittenden County Humane Society.

Coyote attacks pet dog in Old Greenwich  Greenwich Time

GREENWICH — It is every dog owner's worse nightmare. Marko Djuiranovic, who lives near the Innis Arden Golf Club in Old Greenwich, let his dog Poppy ...

Pet leasing is real and can catch owners by surprise. New Jersey lawmakers want to ban it.  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Consumers claim they are duped into signing lease agreements for pets that cost much more than the sticker price of the dog or cat.

Move over humans, this startup is making facial recognition for pets  Abacus

If you're a dog lover, you probably don't need convincing that your furry friend is like no other. But just how exactly can you tell two pups apart? AI startup Megvii ...

Make sure your pets stay cool during the heat wave  Chronicle Telegram

Friendship Animal Protective League marketing specialist Stephanie Super and volunteer Dennis Baker feed an ice cube treat to Waylon, a 3-year-old ...

Can pets eat vegan? Definitely maybe, says Dr. Ernie Ward  dvm360

As more and more Americans shift to a plant-based diet and feed their families less meat, some of them are bringing up the big question in the veterinary exam ...

ARL declares Code Red, urges owners to mind pets amid heat wave  Reading Eagle

Make sure animals have constant access to water and shade and do not let them exercise too much. Report animals in distress.

Plan, Prepare and Protect Your Pet Before, During, After an Emergency  FDA.gov

They make us laugh. They are usually waiting for us when we get home from work and school. They give us unconditional love. They are often our best friends.

Pet Alligator Captured After Escaping From Milford Township Home  WHMI

A pet alligator escaped from a Milford Township home last week and went on an adventure. James Kozub has owned the four-foot long American alligator for 20 ...

How to Travel Abroad With Your Pet  Lifehacker

Traveling is fun and exciting, but traveling with my 40-pound Aussie mix is not my idea of a good time. Bodie just isn't a great travel companion: he's high energy, ...

Pizzeria puts flyers on pizza boxes to help reunite missing pets with their owner  10TV

A New Jersey pizzeria that makes hundreds of pizzas a day found a way to make good use of all those boxes: put flyers on them to help reunite missing pets with ...