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All for animals: Tri-Citians trust pets with sitters - Mid Columbia Tri City Herald When Laurie Ellis walked into the backyard of a Benton City home, she was quickly greeted by four old friends who excitedly jumped, barked and wagged their tails. Sun Jun 28, 2009 - Hits: 64 (Report Dead Link?)

In defense of PETA's total stupidity - San Francisco Chronicle Oh, how easy it is to laugh and mock and sigh with savage delight. Tue Jun 23, 2009 - Hits: 240 (Report Dead Link?)

Scientists claim fish 'learn like humans' - InTheNews.co.uk Scientists have claimed the way fish learn could be closer to humans than previously thought. Thu Jun 18, 2009 - Hits: 148 (Report Dead Link?)

Columbia's Animal Exports Industry Increases Despite Regulation - RedOrbit More than 1,200 Columbian companies have begun earning revenue by exporting an unusual resource – local insects, reptiles and fish. Tue Jun 16, 2009 - Hits: 133 (Report Dead Link?)

People still spending on pets - HeraldNet Sure, the economy tanked and people are scaling back or doing without. Mon Jun 15, 2009 - Hits: 152 (Report Dead Link?)

400 Dogs Seized From Puppy Mill in Wash. - MSNBC.com KENNEWICK, Wash. - More than 400 dogs, including three newborn puppies, have been removed from a puppy mill that is being called “one of the worst cases” of animal abuse seen by animal groups and state officials. Fri May 29, 2009 - Hits: 154 (Report Dead Link?)

The oceans ain't what they used to be, say researchers - CTV.ca Only decades before the factories of the industrial revolution sullied Europe's skies with smog in the 19th Century, coastal Great Britain teemed with marine wildlife like dolphins, orcas and blue whales, according to a new study. Sun May 24, 2009 - Hits: 225 (Report Dead Link?)

VA Aquarium Missing Reopening Deadline - WHSV The $25 million renovation of the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is going to take a little longer than expected. Sat May 23, 2009 - Hits: 153 (Report Dead Link?)

Mother's Day gift ideas easy for pet-loving Moms - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com So Mom already has a panini press, an automatic espresso maker, an electric rotisserie and a sparkling water maker. Fri May 8, 2009 - Hits: 186 (Report Dead Link?)

Bill allows courts to grant custody of pets - Examiner.com Recognizing the link between animal abuse and child abuse and domestic violence, the Washington State Senate approved, by a vote of 35-9, and sent to Governor Gregoire a bill which defines companion animals as “personal property” in cases of domestic Thu May 7, 2009 - Hits: 233 (Report Dead Link?)

Non-Native Species Bill Needs Changes - PetProductNews.com Madeleine Bordallo of Guam, sponsor of HR 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Prevention Act, and chairman of the Congressional subcommittee that heard the legislation in April, acknowledged the legislation needed to be changed before it progressed further. Thu Apr 30, 2009 - Hits: 255 (Report Dead Link?)

Grieving for departed pets can be devastating - Medill Reports: Chicago Wagging tails, calming purrs and sloppy licks are some of the simple pleasures that dogs and cats deliver to their human companions day in and day out. Tue Apr 28, 2009 - Hits: 234 (This link may no longer be valid)

Bill Would Boot Some Exotic Pets from US - WFMZ-TV Online Buying, breeding, and selling exotic pets could become a thing of the past. Congress held a hearing today on legislation that could ban non-native animal species. WFMZ's Bo Koltnow reports. Thu Apr 23, 2009 - Hits: 280 (Report Dead Link?)

Will HR 669 Transform Your Exotic Animals into Illegal Aliens? - ScienceBlogs A proposed new law, House Resolution #669 (HR 669), also known as The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, is inching its way through congress. Wed Apr 22, 2009 - Hits: 649 (Report Dead Link?)

Invasive Species Hearing to Be Webcast Live - PetProductNews.com Thursday’s Congressional subcommittee hearing on a bill that could restrict the type of animal species available as pets will be webcast. Wed Apr 22, 2009 - Hits: 305 (Report Dead Link?)

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