Pet Supply in the News

K9 Corner: Noisy holiday may frighten family pets (12:40 7-1-09) (The Danville Advocate-Messenger)
Saturday is Fourth of July and the noisy fireworks will probably start Friday, and maybe even Thursday. This holiday is probably the noisiest of the year in the United States. Because of this, you need to protect your pets, especially your pups. Puppies have two distinct fear periods in their growing years, so if you have a pup under 4 months of age, take the precaution of confining the animal ...

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Woman was devoted to pets lost in home fire (The Janesville Gazette)
When Tami Babcock learned all but one of her beloved pets died in a fire June 24, her cries were so loud they drew the employees of a nearby dental office to console her.

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Pets of the Week (Fort Myers Florida Weekly)
To adopt or foster a pet There are many animals available at the Lee County Domestic Animal Services shelter at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or visit www.leelostpets.com. Adoption applications may be downloaded or completed at the shelter, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Danville - Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for July 1 (12:39 7-1-09) (The Danville Advocate-Messenger)
Our pets of the week are Archie and Bubba. Archie is one of our adorable kittens.

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Vets give tips to protect pets during fireworks (Fremont Tribune)
While many people enjoy the sights and sounds created by fireworks around the Fourth of July, their pets are a different s...

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Fireworks Are No Picnic For Pets (CBS4 Miami)
Americans love fireworks on the Fourth of July, unfortunately, many pets do not. That's why the the Humane Society of the United States wants to remind people that pets can become distressed by the additional noise and commotion involved with the Independence Day holiday.

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Pets of the week (KSNT Topeka)
Watch this video to meet three pets in need of forever homes fast.

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July Fourth can be a nightmare for pets (Englewood Sun)
ENGLEWOOD -- While humans celebrate the July Fourth holiday with joyful noise and brilliant fireworks, the experience can be traumatic for pets. The Suncoast Humane Society of Englewood anticipates a noisy weekend, with fireworks potentially firing over three nights.

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Protecting Your Pets in the Heat (KSEE 24 Fresno)
Our pets suffer in the heat just like we do, but instead of sweating, dog's pant. Excessive heat can cause heat exhaustion in pets. There are steps you can take to protect your pet.

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Snakes kept as pets are escaping as the weather gets hotter (Times Online)
Snakes that are kept as pets have been escaping in increasing numbers as the weather gets hotter, according to zoologists.

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