As Many As 9000 Greyhounds Out of Work
There's a glut of Greyhounds because nine racetracks have closed in the U.S. within the last year. Each track has between 500-1000 dogs, all 'let go' because of the economy. They need homes and the Greyhound Project plans to facilitate more adoptions.
Evangers Accused of Stealing Gas and Electric
A suburban Chicago couple that created Evangers gourmet pet food stand accused of stealing close to 2-million dollars in utilities. Cook County prosecutors claim that Joel and Holly Sher told employees to jackhammer through concrete in order to divert gas and power lines.
Puppy Sale Ban Gets Traction
The city of Hermosa Beach, California is on the verge of banning puppy and kitten sales in pet stores. The measure passed a preliminary vote in March with unanimous support of the beach community's City Council.
Octomom Should've Been Spayed
The animal rights group PETA has offered Nadya Suleman $5000 to post a sign on her front lawn reading "Don't Let Your Dog or Cat Become an Octomom. Always Spay or Neuter." Suleman accepted the offer which included a month's supply of hot dogs and veggie burgers.