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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DogTime Media, the largest vertical media community focused exclusively on pet owners, announced the launch of their adoptable animal finder site adopt.dogtime.com. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081001/AQW549LOGO) The new site features nearly 100,000 animals currently available for adoption from legitimate shelters and rescue groups across the country. Users can easily search through large photos of each animal and find...
BREA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2011, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, received more than 48,000 claims for cancer diagnosis and treatment in pets - making cancer-related conditions collectively the fourth most common type of medical claim received last year. In a continuing effort to educate pet owners about the prevalence, detection and treatment of pet cancer, VPI again recognizes November as...
Greenies is the original smart treat for dogs and is now available at a new low price of $23.74 for Pets Plus USA customers. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 25, 2012 Greenies is the original smart treat for dogs and is now available at a new low price of $23.74 for Pets Plus USA customers. The natural dog food treat is unlike anything before. They are a great way to reward a pet for good behavior or simply just to help clean their teeth and gums. The natural pet food is also a great...
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- They certainly defy explanation. They sometimes even defy gravity. But these cats need the public's vote if they are to become the next great Internet star and take home the coveted Catuette for "Best Video" at "The Friskies," the major award for best new Internet cat videos of 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121024/AQ98811LOGO-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121024/AQ98811-b) Friskies® cat food brand...
BREA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2012 presidential campaign heating up, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, analyzed its database of more than 485,000 insured pets to determine which of the 44 U.S. president's last names were most common among pets. All totaled, more than 3,400 pets in VPI's database were given the same moniker as the last name of a U.S. president. Below is a list of the 10 most...
High-Tech "Amber Alert" For Pets Launches To Help Find Lost Companion Animals WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lost Petz, a free new app that acts like an Amber Alert for pets, has been launched to help reunite lost companion animals with their families and reduce the tragic toll on the estimated three to four million pets who end up euthanized in the nation's shelters each year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101108/DC97343LOGO) The new...
Westminster Adoption Group Services (WAGS) Plans Halloween Adoption Event with many pets for $1 adoptions. Westminster, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2012 WAGS Pet Adoption, http://wagspetadoption.org is recognizing October as Adopt- A -Shelter-Dog Month with a Halloween Adoption Family Day on October 27th. The adoption will be 1$! Costume contest for kids and dogs at 12:00pm. Food truck, photos and fun. The event is being held at WAGS Pet Adoption – 6621 Westminster Blvd, Westminster CA....
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The cat fight is over! Banfield Pet Hospital announced today that one lucky cat has been chosen as the winner for the Cat vs. Carrier "inFURvention" contest. Danielle Delozier, of Brownstown, Mich., located just outside of Detroit, Mich., has been awarded a year of free, preventive veterinary care from Banfield Pet Hospital, and an in-home training session with pet trainer Victoria Stilwell, from Animal Planet. Banfield Pet Hospital,...
One Reason the Pet Industry in booming is because Last Year alone Owners Racked Up $650 Million in Vet Bills. This Article Announces Pet Industry Trends as well as Provides Tips on How Pet Owners can Purchase Insurance for their Loved Ones. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012 A Healthy Sign for Growth: One area to look at for signs of growth within the the Pet Industry is the increase in pet owners insuring their pets. In the U.S., we have seen 15 to 20 percent growth over the past few...
One of the web's foremost article writing service, ArticlesOnTap.com, has just announced that it will be teaming up with American Institute of Health Care Professionals. (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 One of the web's foremost article writing service, ArticlesOnTap.com, has just announced that it will be teaming up with American Institute of Health Care Professionals, the nation's most respected organization for those in health care who are seeking continuing education in hard to...
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Smith’s bush squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi) is native to many areas of Africa including Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, and Zambia, among other regions. Its other common names include the Yellow-footed Squirrel and the South African name of Tree Squirrel. Smith’s bush squirrel is approximately 1.1 feet in length, including the tail, which can comprise up to half the body length. It is small, weighing only seven ounces. The fur color of this squirrel varies in...
The cape porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis) is sometimes called the South African porcupine, and can be found in much of sub-Saharan Africa, however, it is not found in the southwestern desert regions. It is an Old World porcupine. The cape porcupine prefers to make its home in hills or rocky outcrops in dens or caves that it burrows. The female members of this species are the largest rodents in southern Africa, weighing in at an average between forty to sixty-six pounds and they can...
Even in the wild, this rodent is associated with humans by destroying crops and stored food. The house mouse is also known as the fancy mouse, a common pet. It is also a widely used laboratory animal, important for testing in genetics, biology, and medicine. There are three recognized subspecies of the house mouse. These mice thrive in a number of locations including fields, houses, and commercial structures. An adult male house mouse can have a body length of up to 3.9 in, and tail length...
The Townsend’s ground squirrel, or Urocitellus townsendii, can be found in many areas of the United States. The range of this squirrel includes south-central Washington, western Utah, east Oregon, southern Idaho, and most of Nevada. They can also be found in the eastern extremities of California. There are seven subspecies of this type of squirrel including Merriam’s ground squirrel and Piute ground squirrel. Townsend’s ground squirrels prefer to live in arid environments, most often...
Richardson's Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus richardsonii), is a ground squirrel native to North America. It is found mainly in the northern states of the United States, such as North Dakota, and in southern Canada, such as southern Alberta and Southern Saskatchewan. The range of this animal expanded as forests were cleared to create farm land. It lives in short grass prairies and has also adapted to suburban environments. A typical adult is about 12 inches long. Weight varies greatly with...
