SPCA Featured Pet: Happy (FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth)

Happy is a loveable German Sheppard, beagle mix puppy who needs a great home.

My Pet World: Dog left alone too long could use new home if neglect is actually abuse (Pioneer Press)

Should a dog that spends most of its time alone be given a new home or another dog as a companion?

Three pooches in running for lead dog in mascot contest (Suburban Journals)

Which dog will be the leader of the pack? That will be determined by the people. Individuals are invited to visit the Humane Society of Missouri's Web site, www.hsmo.com , and cast their vote for who will be named the alpha dog in the Bark in the Park Mascot Contest. The winner will lead the walk for the 2009 Bark in the Park on May 16 in Forest Park.

From Toys to Technologies: WowWee Expands and Diversifies Product Line in 2009 (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Editors Note: 4 photos are included with this press release.

When pets go to rehab (Newsday)

A clinic provides physical therapy for dogs, cats -- even a rabbit. The treatments look familiar to anyone who's undergone rehabilitation.