Pets News – Weekly Newsletter for January 24-31, 2011

Migratory birds feel at home in Keetham Lake

AGRA – The favourable winter climate of tropical India attracts thousands of birds from different parts of the globe to Keetham Lake, which is located near Uttar Pradesh’s Agra city.

Amit Kumar Singh, the game warden of the bird sanctuary, told reporters on Saturday that due to the presence of various migratory birds, many bird enthusiasts …. Original source  : Migratory birds feel at home in Keetham Lake.

Poll reveals 14 percent would choose pet over spouse in US

NEW YORK – A survey has found that 14 percent of people in US would rather choose their pet over their spouse or partner.

The AP-Petside.com poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs and Corporate Communications also showed that 84 percent of current pet owners would hold on to their …. Source article  : Poll reveals 14 percent would choose pet over spouse in US.

Labrador Retriever named America’s top dog

WELLINGTON – The Labrador Retriever has been named as America’s top dog for the 20th consecutive year by the American Kennel Club.

The rankings remained largely unchanged from last year with the German Shepherd taking second place, followed by the Yorkshire Terrier … Read more >>>.

Missing cat in UK returns home 7-yrs after disappearing

LONDON – A pet cat that had been missing from its Liverpool home in the UK has returned seven-years after it disappeared.

Owner Carol Rogers, from West Derby, had put up posters, contacted local vets and offered a 250 pounds reward when her kitten Billy went missing in 2004.

She had almost forgotten who Billy was when …. Original article  : Missing cat in UK returns home 7-yrs after disappearing.

US man admits to raping, keeping woman in closet

WASHINGTON – A man in Ohio, US, who has been accused of repeatedly raping a woman and keeping her captive in a closet for 10 days, has pleaded guilty and admitted to wanting to keep her as his pet.

The 22-year-old woman told police that William Manis, 44, said he had intended to sell …. Original article  : US man admits to raping, keeping woman in closet.