Ex-Pen Murley has star turn for River Rats 

Former Penguin Matt Murley was front and center when the Albany River Rats knocked off Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday night at Albanys soon-to-be-renamed Pepsi Arena. Find Out More…

Twenty years ago these dogs were called mixed breeds, or mutts, costing $50. But now the combinations of some breeds are being called Designer dogs, costing thousands of dollars. The president of the Little shelter Animal Adoption Center on Long Island says it’s all in the marketing and making people think the dogs are something they are not. Find Out More…

An account has been set up at a financial institution to accept donations for a Webster sheriff’s deputy and his mother who lost their home to a fire Sunday afternoon. Find Out More…

Twenty years ago these dogs were called mixed breeds, or mutts, costing 50 dollars. But now the combinations of some breeds are being called Designer dogs, costing thousands. The president of the Little shelter Animal Adoption Center on Long Island says its all in the marketing, and making people think the dogs are something they are not. Find Out More…

Books about pets make great gifts. Its hard to resist oohing and aahing over adorably cute pictures of warm, cuddly furballs. And even hardened hearts soften when confronted with tales of the unconditional love that animals so unfailingly give. Find Out More…

Aww, what could be cuter than a bow-bedecked puppy peeking out of a stocking on Christmas morning Aww, what could be sadder than a lonely puppy dropped off at the local shelter, euthanized as part of the wave of new pets thrown out with the Christmas wrapping paper Find Out More…

‘Rocky Balboa’ a fitting finale to saga 

For those of a certain age like myself, the Rocky movies were a rite of passage, as much a part of my childhood as the original Star Wars trilogy, G.I. Joes or Transformers.
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Metro Times Detroit - Santa Paws Ballot 
Help us pick out the cutest pet in Metro Detroit! Please vote for the cutest pet by selecting the cirlce to the left of their photo and hitting the submit button below.
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Alternative treatments for ailing pets 
When Ann Dey’s dog had a stroke in July, one side of his face became paralyzed so severely he couldn’t blink. She knew she needed to do something before the 13-year-old pug, Jimmy, lost his eye to infection.
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Hanukkah Punks and Christmas Queens 
Though us gentiles have it much worse a shiksa goddess like me has to be talked off the ledge every time Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… is played no Jew should have to listen to Adam Sandler outing members of the tribe on every radio station this time of year.
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Beasts a burden: Unwanted pets strain budgets, hearts of those trying to care for them 

TRENTON - At times, they’re seen walking county roads or sadly, lying beside them if they’ve gotten too close to passing vehicles. Find Out More…

Has Fido or Fluffy been naughty or nice this year Whichever, you’ll want to give them some holiday gifts. And maybe your four-footed (or two-footed) friends will buy you a wonderful pet-themed gift, too. Find Out More…

The Boston Globe says he’s Max the wonderdog. The newspaper tells the tail … er, tale … this morning of what happened when a commuter train rolled right over a pug — who survived without a scratch and seems to… Find Out More…

Troubled animals find way to her home

Myrtle Beach Online - Her desire to adopt and rescue animals was first roused when she was a fifth-grader at Royal Oaks Elementary School in Gracie, an extra pudgy Chinese pug who jiggles like a manatee when she walks, gets along fine with Vito, an adopted Find Out More

PRWeb - November Is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month at the Pug Rescue Network The Pug Rescue Network and Petfinder.com are celebrating November as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. - 2004-11-06 Israel’s Polished Diamond Exports Rose 15% in September and 20% Since Beginning Find Out More

PRWeb - Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network Presents 4th Annual Pug-A-Palooza Extravaganza! Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network Presents 4th Annual Pug-A-Palooza Extravaganza! APARN foster pugs will be available to meet potential adopters! If you Find Out More

PRWeb - Restaurant Rescue. The new software title, a sequel to the original smash hit Diner Dash, is available at most major retailers. - 2006-10-12 Cartoon Network All-Stars Available Now At Retail Brighter Minds Media, Inc. is proud to announce its new Find Out More

PRWeb - The pug, later named Bunny by the Pug Rescue of North Carolina, was found with her vulva sewn shut. - 2005-08-02 Nation’s Top Payday-Loan Lead-Generation Firm to Unveil New Internet Storefront Product at September FISCA Trade Event PDL Marketing Find Out More

Breeding heartache: Puppy mills are often a tragedy for dogs and the humans who love them 

For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills.
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See the E-G’s top 10 Perfect Pets 
tkulemeka@nncogannett.com FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Fairfield County residents looovvvveee their pets. The Eagle-Gazette asked readers to submit pet photos and share why their pet is the perfect pet. More than 40 entries were sent either by U.S. mail or e-mail.
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Breeding heartache: puppy mills are often a tragedy for dogs and the humans who love them 
For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. Columbus got billboards on Nov. 27.
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