For Today's Pet News: Pet Gazette

Fall Adoption Event Gives Hope to 17,000 Homeless Pets (August 28) - Arizona - PetSmart Charities seeks lifelong, loving homes for up to 17,000 abandoned and homeless pets during its National Fall Adoption Event. More adoptable pets than any other time of the year will be available at every U.S. and Canadian PetSmart store from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.  Complete Story

Make trips fun for entire family -- pets, too(August 28) - New York - As we plan the last big travel weekend of the summer, some of you will be including your pets in your vacation plans. Pets have become an important part of the family and thousands of people take them along on trips.   Complete Story
 
Protection orders can include pets(August 27) - Illinois - It isn't what local law enforcement officials call common, but a good way for some to get even with exes, estranged family members and other foes is to go after their pets.  Complete Story 

Pets parading and families playing(August 26) - Pennsylvania - Fairgoers watched, clapped and said “ahh” many times Friday when nearly three dozen youthful contestants and their pets paraded across the floor in the Decker Horse Barn in guises that reminded observers of other places and other times.  Complete Story

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Judy inspires other seeing-eye dog instructors(August 25) - Michigan - Thirty years ago, Judy Campbell wandered into a kennel full of soon-to-be guide dogs and their instructors, a lone woman in the company of German shepherds and men. An experienced dog handler, Judy was tasked with training the dogs to guide the blind on stairways and elevators, through city traffic and country terrain.  Complete Story

Dog Town(August 25) - California - Santa Barbara is going to the dogs this weekend — 1,600 of them will be at the annual dog show. You’ll also find triathloners, charity walkers, polo players and rock stars at various locations around town. Complete Story

Red Flannel dry dog food recalled over Salmonella(August 25) - Tennessee - A Tennessee pet food company announced today the recall of a second brand of dry dog food that may be contaminated with Salmonella, which could affect both pets and their owners.   Complete Story

Meet the dog that dehusks coconuts(August 25) - Yahoo - Jully, a female dog owned by a native of Vatakara near Kerala's Calicut District, helps in dehusking coconuts. K. Sujit, a plumber by profession, bought Jully when she was just two-and-half years old. This cross between a German Sheperd and a Labrador has been trained to dehusk soft and tender coconuts. Complete Story

Cat endures cross-county adventure(August 24) - Wisconsin - Annie the cat loves to roam, but she got a bit more traveling experience than she bargained for last month. She sneaked into the back of a truck — bound for Virginia.  Complete Story

Hoosier dog sniffs out drugs(August 24) - Indiana - An Indiana State Police dog alerted a trooper to a hidden stash of cocaine Thursday after a vehicle had been stopped for a minor traffic violation. Complete Story

Fitness Program for Pets(August 24) - Florida - It's no secret that obesity is growing at an alarming rate in the U.S. But, many people might be shocked to discover they need look no farther than their own backyard to discover the latest victims of this epidemic - pets.  Complete Story

Humane society offers Pets and Kids After School Program(August 24) - Florida - Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to participate. Topics such as animal behavior and communication, handling and care of cats and dogs, and training fundamentals will be covered. The children also will have interaction with the shelter dogs and cats. Complete Story

Micro chipping can keep pets safe and save taxpayer money(August 23) - Alaska - The high number of animals coming through the shelter is both sad and expensive, costing taxpayers money. Officials say there is an easy solution to keep your animals safe and help the city cut down on costs. Complete Story

Outdoor pets need care in hot weather(August 23) - Missouri - Most people wouldn’t think of leaving their children or their pets in a car when the temperature rises to three-digit levels, but consider a pet left outside. As the heat continues throughout the area, owners of outdoor pets should be aware that pets are affected by the heat also. Complete Story

You know, living only with pets isn't so bad after all (August 22) - New Jersey - Through the years, I've had male roommates, female roommates, friend roommates and relationship roommates. But for the past 10 years, I've had NO roommates, except for my dog -- who never complains about what position the toilet seat is in -- and my parrot, who, like me, squeezes the toothpaste from the middle and doesn't squawk unless it's absolutely necessary.  Complete Story

Coping with the Death of Your Pet(August 22) - Kentucky - People love their pets and consider them members of their family: Caregivers celebrate their pets' birthdays, confide in their animals, and carry pictures of them in their wallets.  Complete Story