Buddy is a 5-year-old Dachshund who has all his shots and is neutered. He is good with kids and adults and would be good with smaller dogs or calm big dogs. Buddy needs some house training.

Buddy is one of the many pets available for adoption at the MSPCA shelter at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway in Methuen. The shelter is open Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 6 pm Wednesday and Friday from 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 pm It is closed on Monday.

This weeks pet at the Salem Animal Rescue League is a very beautiful cat, Pumpkin. She is 6 years young, orange, and has really good manners. Pumpkin was trained to stay off counters and furniture, also knows to leave house plants alone! She likes to be patted and will make someone a very nice companion as she is good company.

Pumpkin has already been here a couple months and is really hoping she gets to go into a nice home very soon. She would be OK with other cats, not sure if she likes dogs though. Shed also like to have an adult only family or one with older children.

Pumpkin can be seen during open hours at SARL, 4 SARL Drive in Salem, on Wednesdays from 3 to 7 pm, Thursdays noon to 7 pm, and Friday through Sunday 12 to 4 pm Stop by or call them at 603-893-3210

The suspects pistol-whipped two residents, despite the presence of a 3-year-old child, court documents said. They hit another person in the face and ordered everyone to remain still.

Bloome and his pal snatched $3,000 cash, 10 designer handbags and three iPhones, said court records.

They ran outside into a waiting silver Scion, allegedly driven by Michelle Garcia, 23, of the 200 block of Myrtle Ave., West Brighton.

A witness pursued in an auto, and someone in the getaway vehicle fired multiple shots at that car, said court records. There were no reports of injuries.

Cops determined Ms. Garcia owned the Scion, and arrested her several hours later, during the early morning of Feb. 10. Bloome was nabbed on Wednesday. The other suspect remains at large.

According to court papers, Ms. Garcia implicated herself.

I picked them up, and they told me where to go, those documents quote her as telling police. They did not tell me what they were going to do, but I am not stupid. I know they were going to do something.

Bloome and Ms. Garcia were charged with multiple felony counts of burglary and robbery, said a spokesman for District Attorney Daniel Donovan.

Theyre also accused of assault, reckless endangerment, weapon possession, grand larceny, unlawful imprisonment and endangering a childs welfare.

Both have been arraigned in Stapleton Criminal Court. Bloome is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail, Ms. Garcia is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, online state court records show.

Bloome was released on parole in July of last year after serving time for a knifepoint mugging in November 2003. He previously was convicted of attempted second-degree robbery, stemming from an unrelated incident in the summer of 2000.

If convicted in the latest case and deemed a persistent felon, Bloome could be sentenced to up to 25 years to life in prison.

One of those responsibilities that comes with benefits is purchasing a pet license.

The municipal codes that guide life in International Falls require that owners of cats and dogs within the city limits purchase an annual license.

The licenses are cheap: Just $4 per dog and $2 per cat. If a pet owner finds that to be too expensive, they clearly shouldn’t have a pet. Pets cost money, starting with vaccinations that are also required in the city’s codes. And then there’s food, shelter, veterinarian care and more needs that come with a price tag.

But the benefits of having pet licenses are immeasurable when that pet wanders. Reconnecting owners with their pet is made easier for all involved if the animal is sporting a bright blue, bone-shaped or green, cat-shaped license tag. Animal control officers and volunteers with the Borderland Humane Society can more easily find out to whom the pet belongs by connecting the numbers on the license with a list of licensed pets and their owners in the city.

City officials and volunteers with the Borderland Human Society say the number of pet licenses purchased this year appears to be down from previous years. It’s unlikely that people have fewer pets, based on the BHS reports of the lost and found animals the organization serves.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Responsible pet owners make themselves familiar with the laws in their community that govern pet ownership. Information about licenses can easily be obtained by contacting city officials at the Falls Municipal Building.

We urge city residents with pets to get them licensed for the good of the animal and the owner.

From the photo shoot of a casual clothing brand, the photos of So Ji Sup and Shin Min Ah seem like a perfect couple who are going on a private getaway.

In the photos, they seem to be carefully walking into the airport to avoid attention. They look calm and natural waiting together and standing around.

Also, living up to their reputaions of being fashionistas, the two are wearing casual outfits. Both of them are wearing simple jackets that gives off a couple vibe.

Netizens who saw the photos responded with comments like, It looks like the two of them are going on a private vacation, They look so good just standing around together, They really look good together and etc.

The Charlotte County Sheriffs Office said the owner of a Port Charlotte stilt home called 911 at 12:51 pm Monday and said she had heard suspicious noises from under the home before seeing two men pushing an apparently dead car out of her driveway.

The woman told deputies the men took items out of the cars trunk and loaded them into another vehicle, which they used to drive away from the scene.

Deputies said Benjamin John Phillips Jr., 23, arrived while they were investigating the empty Buick Lesabre and he told them he had left it at the roadside because it broke down. Phillips and Benjamin Michael ONeill, 22, were taken in for questioning and admitted to taking items from the home to sell as scrap.

The stolen items were recovered from their apartment, deputies said.

Both men were charged with burglary and grand theft and Phillips was also charged with a probation violation. Phillips was jailed in lieu of $5,500 bond and ONeills bond was set at $5,000.

Europes favorite island getaway is swarmed in July and August. But May and September are great months to enjoy its winding cobblestone streets and rocky beaches.

For more information, contact Terry at 508-881-2400.

ASHLAND ANIMAL CONTROL

For more information, call 508-881-0122.

ATTLEBORO FRIENDS OF CATS

Contact Attleboro Friends of Cats at 508-431-6700. Adoptions by appointment only.

BAYPATH HUMANE SOCIETY

Pascal: 2-3-year-old DSM black and white NM. Shy until he knows you, but once he does, he is very sweet and lovable. He gets along well with other cats.

Staywell: 12-year-old DLH orange and white NM. Very sweet, and he needs a home without other cats. Found as a stray, he was barely alive. He needs a place to recuperate and get well. Lots of TLC for this boy.

For more information, contact Baypath Humane at 508-435-6938.

BROKEN TAIL RESCUE

Karen: 5-year-old beautiful girl. Shes very curious about the world around her and she loves attention.

Owen: 6-8-year-old love bug who craves attention. He gets along with other cats and would make a great addition to any family.

Obie amp; Sammy: Obie is a 11-year-old large, fluffy love with a big purr. He has an amazing salt and pepper mane, while the rest of him is jet black. Hes playful and outgoing. Obie would like to be adopted with his best pal, Sammy, a 6-year-old tiger who is a quiet and shy boy, would do best in a quiet household.

For more information contact us at Broken Tail Rescue, PO Box 295, Worcester, MA 01614, call 508-625-0332; e-mail us at info@brokentailrescue.com. Visit the web page at www.brokentailrescue.org.

BUDDY DOG HUMANE SOCIETY

Bullet: 2-year-old DSH white and gray NM. Hes very friendly and outgoing. He came from a home that loved him, but could not provide for him.

Tiger: 3-year-old DMH Tiger NM. Found as a stray and is a very nice boy. he wants to be king of his castle, so hed do best as an only kitty. Very laidback.

Lexi: 7-year-old DSH black and white SF. Shes nervous until she knows you. A quiet, adult home would be best. Shes a real love.

For more information, contact Buddy Dog at 978-443-6990.

FELINE ADOPTION AND RESCUE SOCIETY

Contact Feline Adoption amp; Rescue Society at www.felineadoptions.org.

4PAWS ANIMAL SHELTER

April: 2-year-old DSH SF. This little Sweet Pea is ready for her own home. Shes a little prickly around other cats, so being the only feline would be best for her.

Marty: Living on the streets, it was a long, cold winter. He spent his time underneath truck engines to get warm, and burned the pads of his feet. Youd never know it, because hes affectionate and very laid back. About 1 or 2, hes neutered and up to date on his shots.

Capital Kitties Meet handsome Denver and his sweet little sister, Phoenix. One of these should be perfect for your home. Theyre 9 weeks old and are up to date on shots.

Please write to us at 4Pawsanimalshelter@gmail.com or call 508-208-3843, or stop by to visit us. Check out our website at http://www.4pawsanimalshelter.org/.

KITTY ANGELS

Kitty Angels is now showing cats and kittens at Especially for Pets in Sudbury and PetsMart in Nashua, NH For more information, call 978-649-4681 or visit kittyangels.org. Kitty Angels is an all-volunteer organization and they will return your call as soon as possible.

MEDFIELD ANIMAL SHELTER

Tiny: 10-year-old female Tabby. She was surrendered because she didnt get along with the new female cat. She gets along with the male cat and the bunny she lived with. Shes very sweet, quiet and loves lounging on the cat tree. She is up to date on shots and spayed.

Medfield Animal Shelter is now holding low-cost spay/neuter clinics at the shelter every month. For more information, call 508-359-1128. Adoptions by appointment.

MEDWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Emily: Emily is 11-plus years old and a DSH tiger SF. After some testing, she was shown to be hyperthyroid, but she takes her liquid medication well and this should not be a problem. She eats both canned and dry and uses her litterbox fine. We believe Emily will find her forever home with an experienced cat person. Please call Terri at Medway Animal Hospital at 508-735-0786, or e-mail her at teriw13@yahoo.com.

METROWEST ANIMAL AWARENESS SOCIETY

Serving the cats of the Marlborough/Hudson area. Our cats are fostered in area homes. Cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, vaccinated/microchipped and tested for FeLV/FIV before going to their new homes. We are always in need of food, towels, monetary donations and of course, foster homes. Check out our site at www.metrowestaware.org.

METROWEST HUMANE SOCIETY

Uschi: DSH adult SF, a sleek black lady with a cute personality.

Jolie: 9-year-old DSH dilute torti SF. A very affectionate kitty who loves attention. She gets along with most other cats but needs to be the center of attention.

Dazzle/Dumplin: 5-month-old siblings, male and female. Both are DSH tiger/white. Theyre very sweet but still a bit shy. They have survived being outside and being sick. They are looking for that special person who understands what they went through.

Foster homes are needed for litters and work with shy kittens.

Adoption hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 pm, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 pm, and Thursday, 5:30 to 7 pm

Check out www.metrowesthumane.petfinder.org or call 508-875-3776.

MILFORD HUMANE SOCIETY

Rose: is a sweet little tortie.

Calista: 2-year-old DLH black SF. Very outgoing and playful.

Moonlight: 2-year-old DLH black SF. Very outgoing and playful.

Chippy: 11-year-old DLH white and black NM. Nice, quiet older gentleman needs a home as an only pet.

MSPCA SHELTER, METHUEN

Minnie: Short-haired black female. She is the most adorable and lovable cat. She was a ham for her photo session and goes crazy for catnip. And, shes a great mouser.

Shelley: 1-year-old brown tabby female. She was found abandoned outside the shelter. Shes so sweet, though, and an absolute delight to be around. Shes also super snuggly.

Dingo: 5-6-year-old long-haired black and white male. Hes a big sweetheart with an adorable personality. Hes a real social butterfly and loves lap-sitting. He needs a family who likes to groom his beautiful fur.

The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm and Thursdays until 7 pm

NASHOBA VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

Several cats and kittens – males/females – all colors, shapes amp; sizes, ready for adoption. Contact Nashoba at 508- 365-9470.

NEPONSET VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

Tiger: Very lovable and social male cat. Hes a free spirit who enjoys people and a very nice cat to the other cat hes living with.

Olivia: Sweet and affectionate cat who loves people. All black with just a little white spot on her chest. About 9 or 10 months old.

Maizie and Patty: Both are very sweet, playful and affectionate. Maizie is the silver tabby and Patty is gray. They are bonded and would like to live together.

Call 781-769-1990 or email us at nvhumanesociety@gmail.com If you would like more information or would like to know more about our Seniors for Seniors program.

NINE LIVES OF NORTON

For more information, call 508-285-5159 or check out the Web site, www.ninelivesofnorton.org.

NORTH ATTLEBORO ANIMAL CONTROL

GUMDROP: Adult DSH orange tiger and white tuxedo SF. Very sweet older gal who just wants to be with people.

GARRARD: 4-year-old DSH white with tiger NM. FIV+. Totally sweet, lovable and good with other cats.

LUCY: 4-year-old DLH black with white tuxedo SF. Very laid back, calm, neat. Should be only pet in an adult home. Loves adults, sits on laps to be brushed.

PURR-FECT CAT SHELTER

MAGGIE: Young adult DSH gray SF. Beautiful Maggie with her dark, dense gray fur, was picked up as a stray. Shes a very talkative girl and wants to be heard! Shes a big cat with a mellow disposition.

Ashton: Young adult DSH black with white spot on chest NM. This handsome gentle giant is neutered, very sweet and would make a wonderful family pet. Hes goo with other cats, children and possibly a dog.

Iris: Young adult DSH tortie SF. Shes a very petite cat with a sweet and gentle nature. She seems very interested and not intimidated by her surroundings. She would do well in a home with other cats and older children.

For information, call 508-533-5855 or visit www.purrfectcatshelter.org.

STRAY PETS IN NEED OF MASS. INC.

Friend: 2- 3-year-old DSH brown tabby NM. 25-30 pounds of personality plus. Very sweet. Loves to be petted. No dogs.

Wilbur amp; Orville:1-year-old DSH orange and white NM. Wilbur has double paws and loves to be petted. Orville is on the shy side until he knows you. They love to play and would love to be adopted together.

Graham: 2-year-old DSH black and white NM. Would prefer to be only cat.

If you dont see a special pet listed, come on down to the shelter. The shelter is full. Low-cost Friends of Animals spay/neuter certificates are now available. Contact Marie at 508-653-9221 in Natick.

VOLUNTEER HUMANE SOCIETY SHELTER

Dusty: An older dilute calico gal, all she wants to do is curl up on your lap.

Muffin: A wonderful young black and white boy who would love to go home to an active family who would play with him.

Tweed: A cute little tiger and white lady that, due to a traumatic background, would love to be an only cat in a quiet home.

Contact Jennifer at 978-365-9470 or e-mail catshelter@hotmail.com, volunteerhumanesociety.org.

“She’s my baby, and I want to do the best for her,” said Ginger’s owner, Marylee LaBaw, of east Orchard Mesa. “She has her own freezer. I don’t have my own freezer.”

As people are getting choosier about what they eat, they’re insisting on providing their pets with more nutritious foods.

Even the high-priced commercial dog food didn’t agree with Ginger, so LaBaw started researching other options.

For a time she made Ginger a formula of vegetables including yams, broccoli, spinach and added raw hamburger to the mix. That process became a bit inconvenient, so now LaBaw purchases goats to slaughter. Over time, Ginger will feed on the whole goat, including its organs and bones.

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“Their carnivorous systems are designed to eat raw meat,” LaBaw said. “They need the internal organs and calcium. I feed her everything; she works on the head. It’s not for the squeamish at heart.”

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Every year, Americans spend more on their pets and the foods pets eat. Last year, Americans spent $51 billion on pets and, of that amount, $19.5 billion was spent on retail food, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Kristi Bush, owner of Chow Down Pet Supplies, said pet owners increasingly are looking for better pet food for their animals.

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Some kinds of commercially made dog food are falling out of favor with some pet lovers because it contains meat byproducts and corn, she said. Bush doesn’t carry any commercially made dog food that isn’t slow-cooked or that contains less than 70 percent meat.

“There’s no corn in our whole store,” Bush said.

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Instead, freezers that line a back wall are packed with frozen, quality meat and prepackaged meals for dogs and cat foods.

Feeding pets raw or specially made food “is not even as expensive as people think,” she said.

New diet, new dog

A diet of meat and veggies likely saved Murphy, an 8-month-old Great Dane who greets customers from behind the counter.

Murphy originally ate kibble but couldn’t keep his food down. He was scrawny, his coat was dull, and he looked miserable, Bush said.

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Bush got Murphy on a meat and veggie diet, and now customers can’t believe he’s the same dog.

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Denise Rayzor of Palisade had similar results with her dogs after adopting some bloodhounds a couple of years ago. The puppies, which were fed a commercial-food diet, seemed lethargic and were always scratching their fur.

Rayzor got the idea to feed her dogs the same kinds of foods she would want to eat, meat and veggies cooked in a Crock-Pot.

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After switching her pets to crock-pot meals, Denise Rayzor created a cookbook of the recipes she makes for her bloodhounds.

“The vets kind of scoffed it off, but they noticed how their coats got thicker and they seemed a lot more lively,” Rayzor said.

She also feeds the Crock-Pot meals to her cats.

Rayzor took her idea a step further and created a cookbook of recipes, interspersed with photos of her bloodhounds: Mr. Hoover, Callie Belle and Easy Breeze.

Recipes include “Howling Beef Stew,” a recipe for peanut-butter biscuits and “Cold Weather Meatloaf.”

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The book, “Doggie Crock-Pot Recipes” is available at http://www.blurb.com.

Rayzor said she can’t afford to feed her dogs the mix of the meat and veggies every day, but she’ll whip up some Crock-Pot food for her pets about twice a week.

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“There’s a lot of bad ingredients, and there’s not a whole lot of control over how they manage their dog food and what’s in it,” Rayzor said about why she started feeding her dogs the homemade meals.

“It’s encouraging there are other people out in the world trying to find good things for their pets. I do it because, in general, I am in love with them.”

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Cleveland Police say two friends shot each other over money after a night of gambling.

Cleveland Police were first called out to Clearview Avenue where they located Anthony Smith. Smith had been shot in the both of his arms and his stomach. Moments later, officers were called to Beachwood Avenue where the other friend, Charles Lenix, was found with a gunshot would the stomach.

Both males were transported to MetroHealth Medical Center for treatment.

Upon further investigation, Smith had borrowed some money from Lenix for gambling purposes. When they wrapped up their night, an argument ensued over the money escalating into a physical fight. Smith said he didnt have the cash but offered to pay Lenix with his food stamp card. Lenix said he wanted the cash, and the argument continued. During the fight a handgun was produced and both males ended up shot.

Both males were placed under arrest for Felonious Assault and are awaiting charges.

The Cleveland Division of Police is asking that anyone with information about this incident to contact the Fourth District Detective Bureau at 216-623-5418.

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2012 Super Bowl stars? Dogs

This Sunday many will tune in, not only to watch the Giants play the Patriots, but to see what the 2012 Super Bowl ads are. Unsurprisingly, this year animals dominate the ads. Weve already mentioned a few of the ads: Here are previous posts of a sneak peek of the VW ad and the controversial Skechers ad. But, why dogs and not cats? Cultural anthropologist Robbie Blinkoff says, You cant go wrong with a dog. The dogs are idealized versions of ourselves. USA TODAY compiled memorable Super Bowl ads featuring pets for you to take a look at.

Camel predicts Giants to win Super Bowl

Popcorn Park Zoo in New Jersey has an especially talented camel, named Princess. She has a knack for predicting the winner of NFL games. In fact, Princess has picked the winner of five of the last six Super Bowls. Her pick for this years Super Bowl? The Giants. Read about how Princess picks NFL winners.

Dogs spread happiness

When you pet a dog your cuddle hormone aka. a hormone called oxytocin kicks into high gear, according to many studies. Oxytocin actually calms you down — it reduces blood pressure and decreases your levels of stress and anxiety. Some doctors say that dogs can sometimes be better than Prozac. Read more about how dogs make us happy here.

Katherine Heigl — the Mad Dog Lady

Katherine Heigl, 33, calls her dogs — all seven of them — a blessing. In addition to her successful film career, Heigls also part of a campaign called I Hate Balls — which promotes spaying and neutering pets. She also founded the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation (named after her late brother). The motto for our foundation is that we want to help and protect the voiceless and the innocent — that was my brothers bent. He had an unusually grand sense of compassion, Heigl said. My brother was absolutely an animal advocate. Take a look at this photo gallery of other celebrities who love their pets.

New breeds will compete at Westminster

This year there will be 185 breeds competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 13-14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Thats six more breeds than last year. This is no small feat, as there are strict criteria to being admitted, said David Frei, the clubs director of communications and the USA Network show host.

Consider pet-proofing your home

A resident in New Castle, Pa., reported a smoking outlet last week. The fire department responded and discovered that the residents cat had urinated in the electrical outlet. A fire was avoided and no one was harmed.

Here are some safety tips and helpful hints when trying to pet-proof your home:

• From SafeElectricity.org: Coat the [electrical] cords with bitter-tasting pet deterrent available at your local pet store, if your pets displayed an interest in electrical cords.
• From Bissell.com: Tuck away electrical wires and cords from lamps, DVD players, televisions, stereos and telephones so theyre out of the reach of chewers. Consider installing electric cord shorteners, outlet covers and window cord safety locks.
• From American Humane Association: Make sure all heating/air vents have covers.