http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:08:22 -0700 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:39:26 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d25-No-Hawaiian-vacation-for-Bo-Obama-stays-behind-in-DC-for-holidays?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner Bo Obama has been grabbing headlines lately upstaging the First Lady at a visit to a children's hospital, frolicking in the first snow for photographers, and high-fiving Oprah. But the First Dog will maintain a lower profile over the next ... News celebrity Bo Obama Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:39:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d25-No-Hawaiian-vacation-for-Bo-Obama-stays-behind-in-DC-for-holidays?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Bo-Obama-barks-at-Skinny-Santa-during-hospital-visit-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner Apparently, Bo Obama likes his Santa to look a little plumper -- at least according to the Washington Post. During a visit to the Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C. yesterday, Bo took issue with "Skinny Santa" as t... celebrity dogs Bo Obama Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:20:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Bo-Obama-barks-at-Skinny-Santa-during-hospital-visit-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Bo-Obama-welcomes-you-to-peek-inside-Christmas-at-the-White-House-Photo-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner   Bo sits in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Dec. 3, 2009. Official White House photo by Samantha Appleton   Related articles Bo Obama plays therapy dog for a day and visits hospital (Photo) Bo Obama plays in the snow (P... News Bo Obama Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:58:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Bo-Obama-welcomes-you-to-peek-inside-Christmas-at-the-White-House-Photo-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Monkey-to-be-sent-to-Mars-by-Russian-scientists-Photo?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner   EPA/Telegraph   Related articles Martial arts-trained monkeys suddenly attack trainer; crowd amused Monkey making out with a cat --- cute or disturbing? (VIDEO) Tattooed cats are scandalous new trend in Russia (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Gawker's... News Science amazing primates Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:03:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Monkey-to-be-sent-to-Mars-by-Russian-scientists-Photo?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Bo-Obama-plays-therapy-dog-for-a-day-and-visits-hospital?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner "Hospital Bo" on December 22, 2009. (Official White House photo by Samantha Appleton) Related articles Bo Obama plays in the snow (Photos, Video) Bo Obama 'high fives' Oprah and First Lady during 'White House Christmas Special' (Video) B... dogs Bo Obama Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:53:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d23-Bo-Obama-plays-therapy-dog-for-a-day-and-visits-hospital?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Dog-infected-with-H1N1-virus-swine-flu--believed-to-be-the-first-in-US?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner A 13 year-old mixed breed dog in Bedford Hills, New York has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, reports the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). It is believed to be the first reported case of a dog contracting the virus in the United ... Health News dogs Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:52:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Dog-infected-with-H1N1-virus-swine-flu--believed-to-be-the-first-in-US?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Shopping-online-to-help-shelter-pets?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner Imagine shopping at Macy's or Sephora and knowing that a percentage of whatever you spend will be donated to help care for animals in shelters. Call it guilt-free shopping, brought to you by BringPetsHome.org. "We’re hoping that... animal rescue Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:33:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Shopping-online-to-help-shelter-pets?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Bo-Obama-plays-in-the-snow-Photos-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner The Northeast may have been hit by a blizzard over the weekend, but as far as Bo Obama is concerned, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Photographers scrambled to snap pictures of the First Dog frolicking through powdery, white snow drift... News celebrity Bo Obama Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:23:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Bo-Obama-plays-in-the-snow-Photos-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Woman-reunited-with-cat-who-went-missing-12-years-ago?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner In the words of Peaches and Herb, "Reunited and it feels so good!" On December 12, Gayl O'Donnell of Lake Wylie, South Carolina got the shock of her life when her veterinarian's office called and said they had her cat Sonny, repo... News cats survival amazing Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:58:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Woman-reunited-with-cat-who-went-missing-12-years-ago?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Gawkers-Top-100-Videos-of-2009-include-hilarious-animal-pet-videos-Videos?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner From Mambo Dog to Suprised Kitty, the year's funniest animal and pet videos feature prominently in Gawker.com's list of Top 100 Videos of 2009. Eight of the top 10 videos on the list are animal-related, and it's no wonder. Our winged a... pets videos Funny animals amazing Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:12:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Gawkers-Top-100-Videos-of-2009-include-hilarious-animal-pet-videos-Videos?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Cat-swallows-Christmas-tree-decoration-needs-surgery-Photos?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner See the tiny, glowing Christmas tree on the left? Leah the cat ate that. BBC   Related articles Top 10 Cat-friendliest cities in America by CATalyst Council Dogs vs. cats--which is most popular pet in America? Man blames his cat for downloadi... Health News cats survival amazing Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:20:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Cat-swallows-Christmas-tree-decoration-needs-surgery-Photos?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Top-10-most-popular-dog-cat-pet-names-of-2009-according-to-Petfinder?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner For the third year in a row, the name "Buddy" ranked as the number one most popular name for dogs, according to Petfinder.com, which assembled a list of the most popular names among adoptable pets in 2009. The most popular name for cats?... dogs cats Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:30:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Top-10-most-popular-dog-cat-pet-names-of-2009-according-to-Petfinder?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Which-five-states-have-nations-worst-animal-protection-laws-Answer-may-surprise-you?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner Which states have the best animal protection laws? Which have the worst? In a report entitled, "Five Best States to Be an Animal Abuser," the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranks all 50 states, as well as the U.S. territories, based on the &q... News animal cruelty animal abuse Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:22:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Which-five-states-have-nations-worst-animal-protection-laws-Answer-may-surprise-you?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Worlds-rarest-gorilla-captured-on-video-Photo?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner With fewer than 300 remaining in the wild -- and only one in captivity -- the Cross River Gorilla is the "rarest of all apes" and classified as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN... News Science primates Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:20:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Worlds-rarest-gorilla-captured-on-video-Photo?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Wackiest-unusual-pet-names-of-2009-according-to-Petfinder?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner My 8-pound dog's name is Jasper Angel Bean Napolean. What's yours? The folks at Petfinder.com reviewed wacky names submitted via their Facebook and Twitter pages to compile a list of the most unusual real pet names of 2009. No doubt, t... adoption pets Funny Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:53:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Wackiest-unusual-pet-names-of-2009-according-to-Petfinder?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Martial-artstrained-monkeys-suddenly-attack-trainer-crowd-amused?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner When a troupe of monkeys trained in the martial art of taekwondo suddenly turned on their trainer while entertaining a crowd at a mall in China, one delighted onlooker proclaimed it "better than a Bruce Lee film," reports The Sun. Th... monkeys Funny amazing Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:43:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Martial-artstrained-monkeys-suddenly-attack-trainer-crowd-amused?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d16-What-Hilary-Swank-wants-for-Christmas-Photo?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner What does a two-time Oscar winning actress want for Christmas? Well, if that actress is the longtime animal lover that Hilary Swank is, you can be certain it has something to do with needy pets. Swank, who has two rescued dogs -- a Jack Russel... adoption celebrity rescue dogs pets Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:37:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d16-What-Hilary-Swank-wants-for-Christmas-Photo?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Top-5-reasons-pets-are-rushed-to-the-veterinarian-on-Christmas-Day?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner Christmas Day should be spent tearing open presents and drinking cocoa -- not sitting in an emergency vet hospital hoping your pet will survive whatever calamity just befell it. Sadly, hundreds of people each year do end up rushing their pets to t... Health News Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:54:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Top-5-reasons-pets-are-rushed-to-the-veterinarian-on-Christmas-Day?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Pomeranian-snatched-by-owl-falls-to-earth-and-survives-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner A Pomeranian named Sadie living in Iowa is lucky to be alive after narrowly escaping becoming an owl's dinner, reports the Associated Press. "Sadie was swooped up by an owl in the woods and was found after she fell out of the sky in front... News video dogs survival amazing Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:21:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Pomeranian-snatched-by-owl-falls-to-earth-and-survives-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Octopus-collects-coconut-shells-makes-a-house-Photos-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner No longer will the octopus -- related to the lowly snail -- be dismissed as a dunce. For the first time ever, Australian scientists have discovered astonishing evidence of an inveterbrate animal using a tool. The honor goes to the famously eig... News video marine life amazing Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:32:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1028-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Octopus-collects-coconut-shells-makes-a-house-Photos-Video?cid=exrss-Pet-News-Examiner