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Choosing pets over babies (The Japan Times)
If that suggests a human and highly urban society incongruously overrun with domestic animals, there's more in the same vein. Proliferating pet hotels, cafes, health clubs, gourmet food, clothing, jewelry and, last but hardly least, funerals invite doubts as to whether pets are rising or humans... Read the full story.

Celebrating the Seasons - Make Your Gardens and Lawn Safe for Pets (Carteret County News-Times)
(Family Features) - Garden products can be harmful to pets, so always take precautions to keep your animal companions safe. Some pesticides -- and even some fertilizers -- can be hazardous if they are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the pads on the animals' feet.

Be Kind to Animals Week kicks off Sunday (Columbian Missourian)
COLUMBIA — The Central Missouri Humane Society will be kicking off Be Kind to Animals Week with a “Hound Dog Homecoming” on Sunday. The event, which will go from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd., offers fun and games for both people and pets.

National Pet Week Reminds Animal Lovers That 'Pets Jazz Up Our Lives' (Medical News Today)
National Pet Week, May 4-10, celebrates America's more than 172 million companion animals, and the remarkable role they play in improving the quality of our lives. All across the nation, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and others will use this opportunity to educate the public on how pets improve human health, and how pet owners can return the favor.Dr. Gary S.

Pets available for adoption : Local News (Victorville Daily Press)
APPLE VALLEY — Fourteen domestic animals were delivered to the PAL Humane Society on Wednesday afternoon after they were displaced from Precious Pets in Hesperia, officials said.

Dogfight possible over pets in autos (Contra Costa Times)
Animals don't belong in drivers' laps, bill sponsor says