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SF man selling jellyfish as household pets - KGO-TV SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A San Francisco man is finding riches in the high seas not from sunken treasure, but from selling jellyfish. Now this guy is riding the pet jellyfish craze to big bucks. Mon Aug 30, 2010 - Hits: 21 (This link may no longer be valid)

Iran bans pet advertisements - Telegraph.co.uk Iranian authorities have banned all advertisements for pets, pet food and other pet products. Thu Aug 26, 2010 - Hits: 102 (Report Dead Link?)

Your pets: Fun facts on domesticated creatures great and small - Hornell Evening Tribune Your pets: Fun facts on domesticated creatures great and small Fri Aug 20, 2010 - Hits: 48 (Report Dead Link?)

West Hills man sought for smuggling protected fish - 89.3 KPCC LOS ANGELES -- A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a San Fernando Valley man charged with smuggling and trafficking in piranhas, stingrays and other protected fish. Thu Aug 5, 2010 - Hits: 103 (Report Dead Link?)

'Pet spending' adds major boost to the economy - Mozo.com.au Australians are spending much more on their pets than they were five years ago, new research shows. Thu Aug 5, 2010 - Hits: 97 (Report Dead Link?)

Responsibility is pet project - Tampabay.com At Pet Camp this week, the campers at the Humane Society of the Nature Coast headquarters have come nose to snout with furry rodents, leathery reptiles, feathered friends and many-hued aquarium fish Thu Jul 22, 2010 - Hits: 109 (Report Dead Link?)

Bones of giant predatory fish unearthed in Manitoba - Montreal Gazette MORDEN, Man. — A giant predatory fish that prowled the prehistoric sea that once covered Manitoba was found near here with the catch of the day in its mouth — the flipper of a huge marine reptile. Sat Jul 17, 2010 - Hits: 105 (This link may no longer be valid)

Pet Fire Safety - KULR-TV BILLINGS - Thursday was the Third Annual National Pet Fire Safety Day. A day reminding us that animals are affected by house fires as much as their owners. Thu Jul 15, 2010 - Hits: 127 (Report Dead Link?)

San Francisco proposes controversial pet sale ban http://letters.salon.com/news/feature/2010/07/10/us_san_francisco_pet_sales_1/view/ - Salon As Philip Gerrie tells it, the idea of banning pet sales in San Francisco started simply enough, with a proposal to outlaw puppy and kitten mills. Sun Jul 11, 2010 - Hits: 183 (Report Dead Link?)

Bill to ban pet sales aimed at pet owners? Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/08/BAKI1EBLPK.DTL#ixzz0tKrI1KC2 - San Francisco Chronicle The Animal Control and Welfare Commission confirmed a basic truth Thursday night - if you start a discussion about pets in San Francisco, a crowd forms quickly. Sat Jul 10, 2010 - Hits: 141 (Report Dead Link?)

San Francisco considers ban on sale of most pets - San Jose Mercury News SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco officials are considering whether to ban the sale of pets, except fish, throughout the city. Thu Jul 8, 2010 - Hits: 128 (This link may no longer be valid)

What is an ichthyologist? - Helium An ichthyologist is a scientist who specializes in studying fish, including rays and sharks. Tue Jun 29, 2010 - Hits: 154 (Report Dead Link?)

Indonesia Sea World Presents World Cup-Nuanced Aquarium - BeritaJakarta.com It seems that the moment of world Cup 2010 has special attraction for entertainment and recreation places to compete holding interesting activities to spoil their visitors. Thu Jun 3, 2010 - Hits: 157 (Report Dead Link?)

Have hurricane plan for pets, Pasco vet encourages - Tampa Tribune WESLEY CHAPEL - If Ryan and Kristen Trippe of Lutz were forced to evacuate because of a major hurricane, they say there is no way their beloved dog, Jackson, wouldn't go with them. Sat May 29, 2010 - Hits: 274 (Report Dead Link?)

Charges may be filed against Scotts Valley pet store owners suspected of abandoning animals - San Jose Mercury News SCOTTS VALLEY - The pet store owners who allegedly left dozens of rodents, fish, snails and crabs behind when they suddenly closed their Mount Hermon Road shop earlier this year could face nearly 150 counts of animal neglect. Thu May 27, 2010 - Hits: 192 (This link may no longer be valid)

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