Pets

Tips help in capturing photographs of animals
By Jura Koncius - The Washington Post
June 29, 2008
Ever feel like you’ve never been able to take a really great photo that captures the spirit of your dog? Here are some ideas for how to improve pet portraiture from Julie Skarrett, a freelance photographer in Manhattan, N.Y., who took several of the photos in the book. She frequently photographs dogs in her assignments.
Yodeling cats turn into YouTube sensation
Associated Press
June 29, 2008
Here’s how you become a famous international celebrity nowadays: You give people what they want. What they want is cat yodeling. Cat fighting. Cat performance art.
Help scaredy cats (and dogs) cope with fireworks
By Amanda Kwan - Associated Press Writer
June 22, 2008
Shawn O’Dierno’s rescued Doberman was a certified therapy dog who could help soothe patients and tolerated the sounds of dropped hospital equipment, loud arguments or crying visitors. But while Reid coped with the stress of a hospital room, he couldn’t handle fireworks.
Tips keep your pet pals cool
Newsday
June 22, 2008
Summertime can take a toll on dogs and cats. Here are some simple tips from Newsday and innovative products that can help your critters stay cool.
Ugliest dog: 3 legs, 1 eye, no hair
June 22, 2008
Gus the dog has three legs, one eye and no hair, except for a white tuft on the top of his head. He’s a real winner.
FDA seizes food at Petco center
J-W Staff Reports
June 20, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration seized various animal food products Thursday from a Petco Animal Supplies Distribution Center in Joliet, Ill.
Help dogs adjust to new baby
McClatchy Newspapers
June 17, 2008
Congratulations, you’re having a baby! You spent nine months preparing for your newborn, but what about your other “baby” — your dog. Most canines are used to being the “baby” of the family and may find it difficult to lose this position.
Cat show not just for the ‘pros’
Felines of every stripe on display
By Erin Castaneda
June 15, 2008
It’s all about personality for the underdog, or in this case, the undercat. Dozens of cat lovers aimed to reach an unattainable standard of perfection while showing off their various purebreds at Saturday’s Cat Fanciers’ Association Kansas City Midwest Cat Show at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Among them, household and rescue cats put on another kind of show.
Rescue training part of Humane Society’s mission
By Sue Novak
June 15, 2008
She stood at the edge of the rapidly flowing water, bulked up with a lifejacket and an equipment pack on her back. Her eyes were fixed on the furry bundle on the opposite bank that needed to be rescued.
Town & Country book features stylish dogs
June 15, 2008
Socially prominent humans have been known to hunt for their own photos when the latest issue of Town & Country magazine lands in their mailboxes. The next best thing? Finding photos of their dogs.
Cat show opens at fairgrounds today
J-W Staff Reports
June 14, 2008
The Cat Fanciers’ Association Kansas City Midwest Cat Show kicks off at 9 a.m. today at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Rubber-matted planks, fence create safe outdoor escape for felines
Los Angeles Times
June 12, 2008
Anyone handy with a saw and a staple gun can build a simple version of an outdoor fun park for felines, devised by Susan and Dan Gottlieb of Beverly Hills.
Don’t depend only on tag for pet ID
By Linda Lombardi - For The Associated Press
June 11, 2008
Identification is crucial to getting your pet returned in an emergency. Summer is a good time to double-check that your pet’s collar tag information is up to date and readable.
Paying a price for old pets
Animal friends living longer, but not for cheap
By Nancy Trejos - The Washington Post
June 8, 2008
With three cats, two dogs, guinea pigs and a bearded dragon, Susan Davis has figures she’s spent $10,000 during the past five years on visits to the veterinarian and on medications. Throw in vitamins, organic pet food and other items intended to promote a healthy lifestyle for her pets, and she’s probably spent twice that.
Search-and-rescue dog receives contributions for pacemaker
Associated Press
June 1, 2008
The family of a Newton County search-and-rescue dog that underwent surgery earlier this month for a pacemaker has received more than enough contributions to cover the medical costs, a fellow rescue volunteer who opened a bank account for the dog said this week.

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