pets

A pet refers to an animal, bird or reptile kept domestically for companionship or enjoyment. The world is love with their pets; cats, dogs, birds and fish along with a host of exotic feathered, finned and furry friends.

Popular pets include playful breeds of dogs and cats. There is evidence to suggest that owning a pet improves health and reduces stress. Over 120,000 blogs are now devoted to pets in one form or another; dog blogs that discuss the benefits and disadvantages of one breed over another; veterinarian blogs that inform owners of new procedures, medications and surgical techniques and pet boutique blogs regaling the latest poodle sweater fashions.

More than 55% of Canadian households have a cat or dog; while the US currently has a pet in 1/3 of all the households and half the households in England have a pet. With pet ownership comes responsibility and costs. The average cost for surgical care is now over $500 for a dog and over $300 for a cat with $8.6 billion spent in the US alone for veterinary care. Expenses can be dramatically reduced with preventative information and comparative shopping information; which the internet and pet related blogs can provide.

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• China’s $600,000 dogs

  
  clusterflock — Authority: 608
  One is named Obama, another goes by Son of Bush. They charge tens of thousands of dollars for sex. Convoys of luxury cars, driven by fans, greet the most expensive studs at airports. Meet the canine gigolos — the purebred Tibetan Mastiffs that have become the latest symbol of China’s growing wealth .
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• First U.S. dog tests positive for H1N1

  
  Oregon Living — Authority: 797
  The first case of H1N1 in a dog has been confirmed in the United States. The dog, of New York State, is recovering.
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• Building a Winter Cat Shelter

  
  New York Renovator — Authority: 119
  Building a Winter Cat Shelter Original eloquence at New York Renovator.com . This content is copyrighted, so no stealing! Dont make me angry, you dont want to see me when Im angry! Building a Winter Cat ShelterOriginal eloquence at New York Renovator.com. This content is copyrighted, so no stealing! Dont make me ...
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• Funny Commercial 1 for Preuss Pets

  
  Funny Videos - Funny Commercials - Stupid Videos - Crazy Videos — Authority: 145
  This is a funny commercial that was created by Kevin of the Kronc27 channel for Preuss Pets. It stars Ruth Fletcher as Grandma and Holly Hanczurak as the Granddaughter. If you have never been to Preuss Pets and live in the Michigan area it is definitely worth checking out! It is an amazing store! PreussPets.com ...
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• The Christmas Fur Tree (Cute Pet Pics)

  
  Healthy and Green Living — Authority: 579
  Yesterday, we saw your cute pets match up with Dancer, Prancer, Blitzen, and Rudolph. Donned in their finest reindeer disguises, your pets looked adorable!Today’s theme: your pets and Christmas trees. Some pets are posing politely underneath the tree, while others are climbing inside or on top of it. Some are ...
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• Mean Environmentalists: Eat Your Pets [Pet/food]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 804
  Environmentalists Robert and Brenda Vale say a dog uses as much annual energy as a car , a goldfish uses as much as two cell phones, and cat poop poisons otters brains. Solution: get a bunny, then eat it. [ Yahoo News ]
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• Vets confirm first swine flu case in a dog

  
  ohmidog! — Authority: 553
  The first case of a dog contracting swine flu has been confirmed by veterinarians in White Plains, N.Y. The H1N1 influenza was found in a 13-year-old mixed-breed male who is now recovering, according to the Los Angeles Times . The virus has previously been been found in other pets, including several cats and ...
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• Greyt moves: Adopting fast dogs, unemployed

  
  Pet Connection Blog — Authority: 558
  . Image by Greyhound Rick, whose Flickr photostream of greyt dogs in action can be seen here . Greyhound racing is something I never think about much, except when I write to promote the adoption of ex-racers. The sport has never been legal here in California, at least not in my lifetime, and I’ve never taken ...
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• #4: Fisher-Price Little People Stop ‘n Surprise School Bus

  
  SuperSave Price.com — Authority: 168
  Fisher-Price Little People Stop ‘n Surprise School Bus by Fisher-Price (1) Buy new: $14.99 $7.99 7 used & new from $7.99 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Hot New Releases in Toys & Games list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.) Go here to see the original: #4: ...
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• 1-800-PetMeds Personalized Merry Christmas 12″ Paw Stocking/Order By December 10 For Delivery Before Christmas

  
  Love Your Cat — Authority: 431
  The 1-800-PetMeds Merry Christmas Paw Stocking comes personalized with your pet’s name (up to 10 letters in a Xmas green script.) A delight for the whole household and certainly a special treat for the pets you love. Ships in three to five days.   $15.99 | Stockings | Read more... Our Sponsors
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• Greenpoint Video Du Jour: There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays!

  
  newyorkshitty.com — Authority: 142
  (even in it is a foster home) If there is one thing the whole, sad “Lucas affair” revealed it was that the guys at Pets on the Run have a lot of heart. For this reason I am very pleased to announce that while their beloved companion* may very well be gone forever, it didn’t stop these good fellas from ...
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• Home Hardware - Boxing Week Flyer! Starts Dec. 23 - Jan. 9!! Great Deals!! homehardware.ca

  
  Dealcetera.com - Canadian Freebies, Deals, Coupons, Boxing Day Flyers, Contests Canada — Authority: 144
  
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• It’s so hard to find good help these days

  
  Pickles & Dimes — Authority: 111
  I’m working from home this week, and I thought the pets might be a distraction. Instead, this is what I’ve seen ALL DAY: She’s supposed to be helping me edit documents. She’s supposed to be filing. And he’s supposed to be returning my emails. Good thing they work for free. Oops, gotta ...
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• Vital Elements For Chicken Coop Building Plans

  
  Naked News — Authority: 176
  It is important to have chicken coop building plans before creating a coop for your chicken. Raising chicken comprises the responsibility of providing them comfy shelter for nesting and one that will keep them safe and cheerful.
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• Chicken House Projects

  
  Naked News — Authority: 176
  Theres lots of plans out there for chicken plans, but how does one know which one is right for you?
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• Funny commercial 3 for Preuss Pets

  
  Funny Videos - Funny Commercials - Stupid Videos - Crazy Videos — Authority: 145
  This is a funny commercial that was created by Kevin of the Kronc27 channel for Preuss Pets. It stars Ruth Fletcher as Grandma and Kelsey Stevenson as the Granddaughter. If you have never been to Preuss Pets and live in the Michigan area it is definitely worth checking out! It is an amazing store! PreussPets.com ...
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• Who Can Brown Sue For You?

  
  Sports Crackle Pop — Authority: 504
  Apparently.. Broadway Joe . A former UPS driver has sued Joe Namath, alleging he was attacked by the Hall of Fame quarterback’s dogs while making a delivery at his Florida home. Attorneys for David Gunter say he hasn’t been able to work since the 2007 incident in Tequesta, about 90 miles north of Miami. ...
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• Introducing our new Pets editor, Michelle Marckwardt

  
  DavidsonNews.net — Authority: 439
  Michelle Marckwardt Today on the DavidsonNews.net Pets page, we introduce you to Michelle Marckwardt, our new pets editor. Also today, our weekly feature focusing on pets available for adoption from Cornelius Animal Shelter. And news about upcoming pet training classes through Davidson Parks & Recreation. Go to ...
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• The Challenges of Pet Photography

  
  GraphJam: Music and Pop Culture in Charts and Graphs. Let us explain them. — Authority: 627
  Challenges of pet photography Graph by: tr1c14 via Graph Jam Builder
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• Newcomers to Shanghai: 16 badgers

  
  Shanghai Daily: Latest News — Authority: 648
  FENGXIAN District forest authorities have introduced 16 badgers - the biggest wildlife to be found in Shanghai - from other provinces to prevent the animals extinction in the city, officials said yesterday. A...
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