"Everybody wants to get in the pet supplies act," said Don Montuori, acquisitions editor of Packaged Facts. "One of the biggest market-altering forces is the entry of more global players into the field, most notably Rayovac/Spectrum Brands (which purchased United Pet Group and Tetra) and Sumitomo (which acquired Hartz). Add to that the availability of pet products in "alternative channel" retailers, such as T.J. Maxx, Home Depot, Ikea, and catalogs, such as Front Gate, Ballard Design, L.L. Bean, Land's End, and, of course, the Internet."

I don't know why I like greyhounds so much, maybe it's their active spirit, how they're so playful, and their grace.

There's plenty of pictures of Joe, and you won't be disappointed.

"It's very common for new owners to have anxiety about how to provide the best care for their new puppy. However, this program puts them at ease because it not only provides expert advice in a readily available website, but it also sends out monthly e-mails to the owners letting them know what to expect during each stage of their puppy's maturity. This way the owner can be a step ahead of the puppy at all times."

"We have worked hard to create recipes for natural treats which are not only irresistible to dogs but have positive nutritional values and health benefits," said Carol Leigh of Dogs Gold. "Health problems such as diabetes or intolerance to dairy or wheat products are a growing problem for dogs of all ages, not just mature dogs. Our range of treats includes products which are wheat and gluten free, dairy free and sugar free, and we have also developed a product which is specifically suited to dogs with extremely sensitive stomachs, a welcome change to the usual bland, unvaried diets available."

The pooches were offered water three times a day from three separate bowls. [...] The water temperatures were 15°C, 25° and 35°. After two weeks, Wendy found that the dogs showed clear preference for the water at 15°.

1. Ear infections
2. Skin allergies
3. Stomach upsets
4. Benign tumors
5. Bladder infections
6. Skin infections
7. Sprains
8. Eye infections
9. Colitis
10. Skin lacerations

Although the dog may like the special treats, the Mills' veterinarian doesn't approve.

"He doesn't think it's the best idea in the world," he said. "But she (Missy Jo) acts just like she's fine."

"We want your owner to come home to a clean and friendly home, so please don't chew or tear anything up."

"Oh, and be kind to the mailman, he only wants to deliver your owner's mail."

• Defines a dangerous dog as a dog that has bitten or attacked a person or an animal, or a dog that poses a menace.



• Gives police officers more authority to seize dogs.



• Allows officials to charge dog owners if their animals are out of control.



• Raises fines for people who violate the animal control bylaw, doubling the maximum penalty to $1,000 and 90 days in jail.

But ideas such as smoke-detectorlike devices sounding an alarm when a bomb-porting terrorist enters a train station are years and billions of dollars from fruition — if ever. The best current defenses for the country's subways, buses and trains, security experts say, remain decidedly low tech: human vigilance and bomb-sniffing dogs.

• The mandate does not require airlines to report total monthly volumes of animals transported, meaning that the number pet losses are not being put into perspective with successful pet flights.



• Not all airlines are required to report the data to the DOT, only domestic passenger airlines transporting pets and only if they have an incident to report. Hence, if a report shows a only a handful of airlines reporting data, it means that the other airlines encountered no incidents.

"We have found that many incidents occur not because of anything the airline did or failed to do, but because the pet owner has not acted responsibly. For example, he may not have chosen a safe kennel/crate for his pet or the most ideal flight or routing, or he may have tranquilized his pet against the advice of the airlines and the American Veterinary Medical Association. And, of course, the pet owner may be unaware that his animal has a pre-existing medical condition that put the pet at high risk."

• Seeing Eye Dog Demonstrations


• Fitness Demonstrations


• Discounted Microchipping


• Competitions (for all ages) - free gym 3 month membership prizes to be won


• Face Painting, Great Displays, Sausage Sizzles, have drink at the Club House bar, Win sports memorabilia


• Listen to great informative sessions by pet industry and animal welfare groups.

Six U.S. airlines reported a total of 10 animal-related incidents in May. The carriers reported five injuries, four deaths and one loss of a pet. Over two million pets and other live animals are transported by air every year in the United States.

• Boris: A Belgian Malinois, this military canine has been active in the U.S. Armed Services for nine years. He has served in Bosnia, Kosovo and most recently Iraq, where he worked as a great morale booster and was considered part of the team. His presence always seems to cheer up lonely and homesick soldiers who are lured into spending hours playing with him.



• Jacko: This Belgian Malinois has served an illustrious six years working for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for helping seize drug-contaminated currency.



• Jenner: As the loyal and skilled Guide Dog of visually-impaired San Francisco resident John Hart, Jenner, a Golden Retriever, is a veritable dog-around-town. Jenner is John's partner in community service and assists him as he volunteers at the VA Hospital in San Francisco to help make patients feel at ease.



• Keyotae: Keyotae is a 120-pound bloodhound on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week as a volunteer search and rescue dog. Keyotae's skillful ability to locate people, combined with a commitment to hard work, has proven him to be extremely useful in search and rescue operations.



• Shug: A six-year-old Golden Retriever, Shug works at various hospitals as an Animal-Assisted Activities/Therapy Dog. Shug is an affectionate, patient and caring dog that is an extremely useful resource in the hospital, where he helps make patients less fearful and lonely during their stay.

Pit bulls were banned from Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches and other public places in the Brazilian city on Wednesday under new regulations that could eventually make the sometimes aggressive breed extinct in the area.

If an animal control officer comes to the door looking for an illegal pit bull, volunteers are urging dog owners to deny them entrance and demand a search warrant. In the meantime, pit bull owners are told to call the "underground railroad" to have the dog ferried out of town or temporarily placed in one of the many safe houses inside and outside of Denver.