Help seniors and their pets fight hunger
For some seniors, getting around easily is not an option. Often, their best friend and only companion is a loving dog or cat. The Season of Suppers campaign, now in its third year, calls attention to the importance of Pets to the well-being of homebound seniors.

Landlords urged to drop 'no pets' policy
Animal welfare groups say owners are being forced to abandon their pets in increasing numbers because of housing trends.

Hotels offer outrageous perks ? for your pets
Massages, happy hours, and monogrammed towels?for pets. It?s just another dog day at these fine hotels.

Children Advised Not To Have Exotic Pets
For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is asking parents to not allow children under five years old to have any contact with exotic pets.

Purr-fect gift? Red Cross offers first aid kits for people and pets
Evelyne Kleiner-Oudard displays a road hazard kit, one of many American Red Cross first aid kits available for Christmas gifts. Other kits include a vintage Red Cross first aid kit and a first aid kit for pets. Erica Yoon photo.

Five Tips for Keeping Pets Healthy and Vet Bills Down
(ARA) - When it comes to caring for our pets' health, most of us don't bat an eye when it comes to spending money on expensive prescriptions or procedures, even for common health problems like skin allergies, digestive upset and urinary tract infections.

Holiday activities can take toll on humans and pets
The hustle and bustle of the holidays, the rich food, the decorating, company coming in and traveling to visit relatives can all take a toll ? on pets as well as humans.

Pets awaiting ADOPTION
Visit the pets Mon.-Fri. 3-5:30 p.m. and Sat. 2-5 p.m. Bunnies! GHS has a posse of little furry friends! If you are looking for a sweet bunny to snuggle with this cold winter we have many of them. Stop by during viewing hours which are Mon-Fri 2-5:30 and Sat 1-5.

Long Valley pets, owners to have pictures with Santa
WASHINGTON TWP. - Pets and their owners can have free photographs with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Hoffman?s Supply, 35 E. Mill Road, Long Valley.

CDC permits pets in flats
Clutha District Council housing unit tenants have been quick to get permission to have their pets live with them. The council recently decided tenants would need to formally apply for permission to have pets in the units.

Six-legged teams race and homeless pets win
Six-legged running teams tackled a three-mile course on one perfect fall day, and raised a record amount of money for homeless pets.

Santa, pets to pose Saturday
CHAMBERSBURG -- Pet owners may have their pets' photo taken with Santa Claus Saturday at PetsMart, 971 Norland Ave. Photos will taken from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Angel Hill Animal Sanctuary, which is providing the Santa and cameras.

Be careful which pets you choose for your children, say pediatricians
For years, hamsters have been the most popular pets among kids. But a new study out by the American Academy of Pediatrics claims that having the little critters around could make your child sick. So, before you purchase that Christmas pet for your kids, pediatricians want to warn you about the potential risk of exotic animals. KLTV 7's LaKecia Shockley explains.

Bloomfield tightens park rules on pets and firearms
There's a few new rules for those who use of the Bloomfield Park. Ordinance pertaining to pets and firearms in the park were unanimously approved by the Bloomfield Town Council during Tuesday's regular meeting.

Santa Paws Makes a Merry Holiday For Pets
Make this holiday an especially merry one for the pets of Southern Nevada that are waiting to be adopted by loving families. 

Pick up pets' mess, please
IN my neighbourhood, there are a few people who enjoy taking their dogs for walks but have no qualms in allowing their pets to do their "business" everywhere and in front of their neighbours' homes, but not their own.

Foster Parents Needed For Abandoned Pets
Foster Parents Needed For Abandoned Pets

Microchips find lost pets
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A pet store owner at the Arboretum is hoping a stolen puppy will be found. A three month-old Yorkshire Terrier was snatched from the Pet Land store this week. Surveillance video shows two guys putting it in a bag and walking out.

Economic hardships cause more owners to give up pets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Some Mecklenburg County animals need help to fill their food bowls because their owners are bringing home smaller paychecks or no paycheck at all.

Driving with pets in lap is legal, sort of
ESCANABA - Although some may be annoyed by people who drive around with pets in their laps, you may be surprised to learn that it is not against the law in Michigan. Delta County Sheriff Gary Ballweg said dogs or other pets are not required to be restrained except in the open bed of a pickup truck.