Plea for all cat owners to have pets neutered

January 24, 2009 by admin  
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A Preston charity is appealing for people to get their cats neutered in a bid to stop the number of abandoned animals.

Cats Protection, based at Higher Greenfield, Ingol, has dozens of cats on the waiting list and in need of a loving home.

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Injured pets raise cat trap fears

January 22, 2009 by admin  
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Cat owners at Sheringham fear that two pets that have died with horrific injuries could be the victims of illegally- placed traps.

Black cat Sam managed to drag himself home with parts of two front legs missing, but had to be put to sleep by a vet because he was so badly hurt.

And the following day the body of another of his pets Merlin was found on a nearby railway track, with most of back leg missing.

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Pethealth Inc. Announces Dividend on Series I 6% Convertible Preference Shares

January 15, 2009 by admin  
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The Board of Directors of Pethealth Inc. (”Pethealth” or the “Company”) today announced that they declared a dividend of $0.12 per series I 6% convertible preference shares (the “Convertible Preference Shares”), payable on February 2, 2009 to the holders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2009.

On January 21, 2004, by way of private placement, Pethealth issued 5,000,000 Convertible Preference Shares. Holders of Convertible Preference Shares are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at the fixed rate of 6% per annum, equal to $0.12 per Convertible Preference Share.

About Pethealth

Founded in 1998, Pethealth is the second largest provider of pet insurance to pet owners in North America, and the leading provider of pet related database management services to the North American companion animal industry. Pethealth offers a unique range of products and services for veterinarians, shelters and pet owners through a number of wholly owned subsidiaries using a range of brand names, including PetCare, ShelterCare, QuickCare, 24PetWatch, PetPoint, and PawsConnect. The Company is also a leading provider of pet health insurance in the United Kingdom through its Pet Protect and petPals brands. Pethealth currently insures approximately 240,000 dogs and cats.

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Protect Animals During Cold Weather

January 14, 2009 by admin  
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Protect your pets from the cold and bring them inside your home. A dog or cat’s fur coat doesn’t mean that it can survive if left outdoors in the cold. Give your friend a warm place to sleep inside, away from drafts.

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