July 02, 2009

Boston Man Embarks On Journey In Memory Of Fallen Dog

ThePittsburghChannel -- Luke Robinson Walking From Boston To Texas For Canine Cancer Research. http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/19908714/detail.html

Posted by sball at 02:01 PM

Exotic pets ban signed into law

The Oregonian -- A bill banning any additional large exotic pets in Oregon was signed into law Friday. http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2009/06/exoticpets_ban_signed_into_law.html

Posted by sball at 01:56 PM

Unlicensed dog breeders targeted by Missouri initiative

Southeast Missourian -- On Monday, the Missouri Attorney General's Office and the Missouri Department of Agriculture unveiled the second part of a statewide initiative to crack down on unlicensed dog breeders. http://www.semissourian.com/story/1551223.html

Posted by sball at 01:55 PM

Settlement Will Require Animal Testing Labs to Post Data about Experiments Online

LATimes -- Animal research facilities will be required to disclose more information online about their experiments under a court settlement signed Wednesday by the Humane Society of the United States and the Agriculture Department. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/politics/wire/sns-ap-us-animal-testing-records,1,5139666.story

Posted by sball at 01:48 PM

USDA Amends Regulations Establishing Standards For Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the regulations pertaining to the importation of horses to establish standards for the approval of permanent, privately owned quarantine facilities for horses. APHIS is taking this action because regional and seasonal demand for quarantine services for horses often exceeds the space available at existing facilities. Allowing imported horses to be quarantined in permanent, privately owned quarantine facilities that meet the criteria established in this rule will facilitate the importation of horses while continuing to protect against the introduction of communicable diseases of horses. This final rule is scheduled for publication in July 2 Federal Register and becomes effective Aug. 3. # Note to Reporters: Public notices and other APHIS information are available on the Internet. Go to the APHIS news release page at http://www.aphis.usda.gov and click on the “Newsroom� button. For additional information about this topic contact Cindy Ragin at (301) 734-7280 or by e-mail at cindy.n.ragin@aphis.usda.gov.

Posted by sball at 01:41 PM

July 01, 2009

Pet survival guide for 4th of July

Examiner.com -- With June coming to an end we still have many hot days of summer left. As we draw near to July 4th and the associated celebrations it is important to protect your pets. http://www.examiner.com/x-10823-Houston-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Pet-survival-guide-for-4th-of-July

Posted by sball at 02:39 PM