Here are a few of this week’s pet stories in case you missed them – enjoy!

Traits of great family dogs (Koshie Lamptey, Dog Breed Examiner)

The most important way to ensure success in integrating your new pet into the family is by choosing the right pet to begin with. This article takes you through the key steps to identifying the right match for you.

Discover the top 10 pet-friendly American colleges (Arden Moore, Pet Training Examiner)

Petside.com recently announces its top ten picks for the most pet-friendly colleges in the country. Check it out if you are considering attending a school with your pet.

Caring for Your Dog on Labor Day (Stephanie Modkins, Dogs Examiner)

This holiday is created for man, but not necessarily pooches. For this reason, while you are enjoying a good piece of barbecue and socializing with your friends, your dog could be in trouble. So here are a few tips to follow on this day in order to keep him safe.
 

Using GPS to track a lost or stolen dog (Teri Webster, Pet Examiner)

The Spotlight GPS pet locator is a tracking system that lets owners know the moment their dogs make a great escape. Positioning Animals Worldwide (PAW), a technology company that makes the GPS device, partners with the American Kennel Club (AKC) to provide a system it says has recovered thousands of pets.
 

Hilary Swank wants to find homes for 1.5 million pets (Sharon Seltzer, Pet Examiner)
Hilary Swank agreed to be the spokesperson for the 11th Annual Iams Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign which will run from October 1, 2009 through January 4, 2010. Her mission is to help Iams find homes for the 1.5 million orphaned pets, languishing in animal shelters.
 

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