Pets News – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

Meghalaya man travels 4,000 kilometres for his pet’s cure

CHENNAI – In an inspirational expression of love for his pet, a pet owner from Meghalaya has travelled to a Tamil Nadu Veterinary hospital, driving all the way in his private car to provide quality treatment to his ailing dog.

He covered about 4,000 kilometres to ensure special care to the ailing dog.
Sanjay Sharma’s 16-month-old American … Read more »»».

Uttarakhand Govt. spreads mass awareness on migratory birds

HARIPURA – The Uttarakhand Government has initiated a mass awareness programme about conservation of migratory birds that flock to Haripura wetland in the State among people, including children.

A large variety of migratory birds, over 149 species, make the Haripura wetland, located near the Haripura dam, as their … Read more : Uttarakhand Govt. spreads mass awareness on migratory birds.

Iran launches mew research rocket into space

WASHINGTON – Iran successfully launched a research rocket into outer space carrying a mouse, two turtles and worms Wednesday, but failed to put anything into orbit, two U.S. officials told Fox News.

One U.S. official said the launch-demonstrated Iran’s rocket or missile capabilities.
It’s unclear whether Iran had intentions of putting either research tools or animals into … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Iran launches mew research rocket into space.

Iran says it has successfully launched new research rocket into space

Iran launches new research rocket into space

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s defense minister says his country has successfully launched a new rocket carrying a mouse, turtle and worms into space for research purposes.
State television broadcast images of the launch of the Kavoshgar-3, or Explorer-3, rocket on Wednesday. State TV also showed officials putting a mouse, two …. Original source  : Iran says it has successfully launched new research rocket into space.

Contaminated food threatens Gujarat’s migratory birds

JAMNAGAR – Migratory birds flocking to wetlands in Gujarat are at a serious risk of consuming contaminated food provided by locals.

Since November last year, around 352 species of birds have flown in to the man-made Lakhota Lake in Jamnagar, which has become a death zone for them.
The birds, which include slender-billed gulls, brown-headed gulls and … Read more : Contaminated food threatens Gujarat’s migratory birds.

Meet the man who keeps 24 crocs, alligators in his back garden!

LONDON – Britain’s Shaun Foggett loves reptiles and keeps 24 of them as his pets in his back garden that he shares with his fianc??e and three kids.

The 30-year-old daredevil lives in the semi-detached home in Oxford with partner Lisa Green, 29, and children Billy, six, Louie, four, and eight-month-old Shania
“I have been interested in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Meet the man who keeps 24 crocs, alligators in his back garden!.

Migratory birds nestle in Kodiyakkarai sanctuary in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI – Thousands of exotic migratory have arrived at the Kodiyakkarai Bird Sanctuary, which is located 400 kilometres from Chennai.

These birds arrive in India during the winter season, which is not as harsh as the winters in Europe or in regions in the northern hemisphere like Siberia and China among others.
From early November, these migratory … Read more : Migratory birds nestle in Kodiyakkarai sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.

Soon, burial ground in UK that allows pet lovers to be buried with their animals!

LONDON – Britain will soon have a burial ground where humans can be laid to rest right next to their loved pets.

West Lindsey District Council has given permission to the village of Stainton by Langworth, near Lincoln to bury humans near pets.
Councillor Meg Davidson revealed that the plan was approved without opposition from the district … Read more : Soon, burial ground in UK that allows pet lovers to be buried with their animals!.

Police come to the rescue of 150 stolen ferrets in Mexico City

Ferret heist foiled in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY – Police in Mexico City have rescued 150 ferrets from armed robbers after a high speed chase.

Police say they found the furry contraband after the suspects crashed their car into a tree and then fled on foot.
Fourteen boxes of ferrets imported from the U.S. were taken by force …. Source article  : Police come to the rescue of 150 stolen ferrets in Mexico City.

Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Damon Albarn to sell items in auction for Haiti victims

Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys to raise funds for Haiti

LONDON – Coldplay, the Arctic Monkeys and Blur’s Damon Albarn are donating items to be sold at a charity auction beginning Friday to raise funds for Haiti earthquake victims, auction organizers said.
The items on sale will include an offer from Albarn to record a specially written piece of …. Original article  : Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Damon Albarn to sell items in auction for Haiti victims.

Group of wayward dolphins spotted in icy NJ river; rescuers can’t help until in ‘distress’

Group of wayward dolphins spotted in icy NJ river

HACKENSACK, N.J. – A group of wayward dolphins has been spotted in a northern New Jersey river.
About 8 to 15 dolphins were first reported in the chilly Hackensack River on Wednesday. They’ve been swimming near the towns of Hackensack, Teaneck and Bogota (ba-GOH’-tah).
Bill Sheehan of the Hackensack …. Source  : Group of wayward dolphins spotted in icy NJ river; rescuers can’t help until in ‘distress’.