Propeller.com Stories submitted by Rigel

Ark. city starting new pet registry for iguanas, parrots, other exotic pets

Rigel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:19:50 EDT

Pet monkeys, iguanas, snakes, parrots and the like (and very definitely bobcats) will be eligible for listing on a new Fort Smith city registry of exotic pets, the police department says.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets exotic pets exotic pet arkansas fort smith registry pet registry

How to let kids pet your dog

Rigel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:18:05 EDT

"Can I pet your dog?" Most of us want to say yes. A good neighbor lets children pet his dog, right?

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dog dogs children kids child kid

Denton shelter workers suspended in animal death

Rigel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:17:03 EDT

Two Denton animal shelter workers have been suspended for their roles in the accidental killing of a dog last month.

Channel: Pets Tags: dog dogs denton dallas tx texas animal shelter animal shelters accidental death

How to find a lost dog

Rigel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:15:36 EDT

To you the Fourth of July is a day of fun and fireworks. But to people who work in animal shelters, it's the day when too many dogs go astray.

Channel: Pets Tags: dog dogs pet pets lost pet lost dog fourth of july 4th of july

FDA approves antibiotic for cats, dogs

Rigel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:13:32 EDT

The FDA has approved a single-dose antibiotic from Pfizer Inc. for cats and dogs, shortening treatment from two weeks to one day.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets FDA antibiotics

ECMA Says Pet Shock Collars Save Lives

Rigel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:11:11 EDT

The ECMA says that a recent survey of 350,000 owners of electronic collars found that over 95% say the devices have either saved the lives of their pets or made them a great deal safer, and have given pet owners peace of mind.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets UK dog dogs shock collar shock collars ECMA united kingdom collar collars

Puppy Safety: When Decorations Kill

Rigel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:08:32 EDT

A puppy's approach to the world, outside the box he was born in, is quite simply, to eat it! This includes shoes, toys, sofa cushions, and just about anything else he can put into his mouth.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dog dogs puppy puppies chewing puppy safety pet safety

How to get asked out

Rigel — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:18:51 EDT

I was recently talking to a friend (one who's never had any trouble meeting men) and was stunned when she said, "I've never been asked out on a date." What?!

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: date dating love relationships how to get asked out

Baseball Player Injured in Freak Pillow Accident

Rigel — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:56:03 EDT

For the past three weeks or so, the rigors of baseball couldn't aggravate Brandon Inge's side injury enough for him to be placed on the disabled list. What those rigors couldn't accomplish, a pillow did.

Channel: Sports Tags: baseball pillow brandon inge inge pillow injury injury injured

10 Unplugged Vacations

Rigel — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:46:26 EDT

You won't find a television, telephone or WiFi outlet in any of the 22 cottages at Petit St. Vincent, an idyllic resort on its own private island in the Grenadines. What you will discover are stretches of empty, pristine white beaches sprinkled with hammocks and shady trees and a plethora of quiet nooks to cuddle with a good book.

Channel: Travel Tags: travel traveling unplug unplugged vacation vacations forbes traveler

Beijing Olympics: Sailing Preview

Rigel — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:39:05 EDT

Olympic sailing city Qingdao's red roofs, winding, tree-lined avenues and blue skies are not perhaps what you'd expect from one of industrial Communist China's major cities.

Channel: Travel Tags: travel traveling olympics china qingdao sailing sailing preview forbes traveler

World's 10 Best Rafting Trips

Rigel — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:36:21 EDT

"Please, not another crumbling church," you think, adjusting your fanny pack and consulting the guidebook. Perhaps this summer's international escapade should feature a few more thrills.

Channel: Travel Tags: travel traveling vacation vacationing raft rafting white water whitewater whitewater rafting white water rafting rafting trips trip trips forbes traveler

String of cat killings has residents fearful

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:23:18 EDT

Many north La Quinta pet-owners are feeling nervous - and police are on high alert - following the area's third reported gruesome cat slaying in a month.

Channel: Pets Tags: cat cats cat killings la quinta feline felines killings

Lassie lobbies Sacramento

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:18:19 EDT

Animal welfare advocates behind a state bill requiring Californians to neuter or spay their pets claimed some measure of victory Wednesday in Sacramento.

Channel: Pets Tags: lassie pet pets sacramento ca california. spay neuter spayed neutered law laws bill animal welfare

Dallas OKs new limits for dogs, cats and owners

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:11:33 EDT

Dallas will significantly tighten its rules on animal ownership under new regulations overwhelmingly approved Wednesday by the City Council.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dallas texas tx dogs cats pet limits pet limit

Dog scared of fireworks? There's time to prepare pup and you

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:09:35 EDT

It seems the larger dogs are usually more prone to shaking like a leaf whenever fireworks starting flying.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets fireworks fourth of July july 4th of july scared scaredy cat scaredy cats fright frightened

Dog Breeds Rated for Feistiness

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:54:47 EDT

How friendly is your dog? Researchers rank common breeds on a scale from sweet to snippy.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dog dogs dog breed dog breeds dog bite dog bites snippy feistiness

Wales Shock Collar Ban One Step Closer

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:42:43 EDT

The use of electric training aids, including shock collars, is to be banned in Wales. The Welsh Assembly Government announced yesterday that it is to produce draft detailed Regulations introducing the ban.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dog dogs uk wales shock collar shock collars ban bans banned

Help scaredy cats (and dogs) cope with fireworks

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:43:28 EDT

Shawn O'Dierno's rescued Doberman was a certified therapy dog who could help soothe patients and tolerated the sounds of dropped hospital equipment, loud arguments or crying visitors. But while Reid coped with the stress of a hospital room, he couldn't handle fireworks.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets fireworks fourth of July july 4th of july scared scaredy cat scaredy cats fright frightened

Can't quit your ex? How to say goodbye for good

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:26:34 EDT

You're better off alone! Don't get stuck in a 'make up/break up' pattern.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: relationships dating love

How long is the common cat supposed to live?

Rigel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:35:42 EDT

Given proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary visits, a cat kept indoors can live as long as 21 years or more. (The average age of cats is 12-15 years) This is, of course, barring any serious medical conditions or untimely accidents.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets cat cats lifespan life span live life

MicroHoo Lives!

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:45:53 EDT

Microsoft and Yahoo! are said to be back at the negotiating table.

Channel: News Tags: microsoft yahoo microhoo

PlayStation Poorhouse

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:43:44 EDT

Sony says it has lost $3 billion on the PS3, as data suggests new games aren't driving console sales.

Channel: Video Games Tags: games gaming playstation sony

Extreme Beach Toys

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:28:35 EDT

No amount of money can buy this summer's best water toy. Designed by the military for Marines or Navy SEALs, the PowerSwim is a carbon fiber and aluminum device that allows divers to propel themselves underwater at speeds of one-and-a-half to two knots with no motor or battery.

Channel: Sports Tags: beach beach toys beach equipment toy toys extreme extreme toys extreme beach toys

Venture Investing, Euro-Style

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:24:17 EDT

Entrepreneurs in these locales are attracting some serious funding.

Channel: Money Tags: entrepreneur entrepreneurs money investing funding funds finance financing finances

What's To Love About LinkedIn?

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:22:19 EDT

The leading business-networking program has its charms--and its irritations.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: linkedin internet computers computer program

What's To Love About LinkedIn?

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:22:16 EDT

The leading business-networking program has its charms--and its irritations.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: linkedin internet computers computer program

Washington Fails Renewable Energy, Again

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:19:12 EDT

Republicans prevent the Senate from voting on a bill with $17 billion in tax credits.

Channel: News Tags: washington renewable energy energy alternative energy energy bill wa

Spielberg's Indian Escape Route

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:14:07 EDT

Steven Spielberg seems to have found an unlikely ally in the form of Indian billionaire Anil Ambani.

Channel: News Tags: spielberg steven spielberg indian anil ambani ambani

New Filling For Krispy Kreme

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:11:17 EDT

Krispy Kreme is going for a whole new flavor that has a dash more substance to it and quite a few less frills, said new Chief Executive James Morgan at the company's annual shareholders meeting as he reminisced about buying glazed donuts with his weekly allowance as a child.

Channel: Food Tags: krispy kreme donut donuts doughnuts doughnut snacks snacking snack

World's Best Places To See The Stars

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:05:36 EDT

Truly dark night skies are increasingly rare. Here's where to find the best views in this galaxy.

Channel: Travel Tags: travel traveling tourism stars galaxy space astronomy constellations

World's Best Places To See The Stars

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:05:32 EDT

Truly dark night skies are increasingly rare. Here's where to find the best views in this galaxy.

Channel: Travel Tags: travel traveling tourism stars galaxy space astronomy constellations

How Authentic Is Your Vacation?

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:03:47 EDT

Travelers are going to great lengths to experience something new and unspoiled.

Channel: Travel Tags: travel traveling tourism vacation vacations vacationing

Dirt-Cheap Sneaker Stock

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:59:46 EDT

With rampant news about the devastation wrought upon household budgets by radically higher food and energy prices--gasoline prices are up 50% from a year ago--investors wouldn't be called insane for regarding the consumer discretionary sector as ground zero for lousy investments.

Channel: Money Tags: money finance finances stock stocks sneaker sneakers sneaker stocks stock of the week

Mall lets dogs shop too

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:22:51 EDT

Through the sickly sweet fog of designer fragrances, past gleaming cosmetics counters, the giant, furry critter pads across the polished tile.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dog dogs shop shopping

Vestal couple works to control colony of feral cats

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:20:23 EDT

You'd be hard-pressed to deny that Jim and Brenda Meckley of Vestal have good hearts.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets animal rescue feral cats cat cats feral stray strays stray cats

Council hears options to curb roadside sale of pets

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:19:02 EDT

The Arizona House defeat of a bill calling for a ban on the roadside sale of puppies and kittens isn't the last word on the effort to crack down on the practice.

Channel: Pets Tags: arizona pet pets roadside roadside sale pet sales

Dog park plan gets two paws up from residents

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:16:53 EDT

Public opinion this summer definitely favors creating a Porter County dog park.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dog dogs dog park porter county porter county dog park

2 Dogs Die After Poisoning in T.O. Park

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:13:16 EDT

Toronto police say a number of dogs appear to have been poisoned in High Park by consuming antifreeze.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets dog dogs poison poisoning

Number of Displaced Dogs, Cats Grows in Midwest

Rigel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:11:46 EDT

The number of homeless pets in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, continues to swell as more animals arrive at emergency shelters.

Channel: Pets Tags: pet pets iowa ia iowa floods iowa flooding pet rescue animal rescue