Well, it's only eight days until Christmas. By now, the majority of you (notice I did not say us) have taken care of business in the gift-buying end of the holiday. But as we wrap the last of the presents and stuff the stockings, we sometimes realize that no matter how intricate our shopping battle plan was, we came up short somewhere - for someone.NEWPORT, R.I. - Five years ago, retail executive Lynne Wieder had no idea she would be making her living designing and marketing sweaters for dogs.Meet Jeff, a male brown tabby cat (number 0610A240) who needs a home. Jeff is neutered. He is missing one foot and may need a leg amputation in the future.NEWPORT, R.I. Affairs of the heart usually don't mix with business. But there are always exceptions, especially when the object of one's affection is a pet. ... - By GINA MACRIS The Providence Journal

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Summary Not AvailableMAPLE An area specialist in pet security will be the first of four guests slated to speak at a series of information sessions provided by the Currituck Animal Lovers Assistance League.Meet Burrito, a male Maine Coon/tabby mix cat (number 0612K003) available for adoption at Butte Humane Society. Since the Maine Coon is a large breed, Burrito is a good-sized cat who is gray in color and neutered. He is 5 to 8 years old. He also has a quirk: He nibbles on earlobes when his is happy.Faux furs are turning into quite a scandal as the holiday shopping season heats up. One major chain is accused of selling the real thing, and telling customers they're fake.For the 21st installment of our writing contest, we asked for the first chapter of a novel set in Philadelphia. Frankly, there aren't enough novels set in this town.

MUNCIE -- The Unconditional Love Foundation is accepting donations for general operation of its program to benefit dogs and efforts to stop dog fighting.NEW YORK -- There's no use in glossing over it, a Cheetos-flavored lip balm was a cheesy idea. And that Salvadore Dali deodorant stick? So bad it was surreal.Meet Burrito, a male Maine Coon/tabby mix cat (number 0612K003) available for adoption at Butte Humane Society. Since the Maine Coon is a large breed, Burrito is a good-sized cat who is gray in color and neutered. He is 5 to 8 years old. He also has a quirk: He nibbles on earlobes when his is happy.Great with kids - This is Rollie, a male Labrador retriever/Corgi mix dog (number 0605S034) available for adoption at the Butte Humane Society. Rollie has a black and white coat, is neutered and medium size. He is also good with children. The society is located at 2579 Fair St. in Chico.The holidays are traditionally a time of giving, but for some community groups giving is a year-round activity and the very reason they exist. These are the charities and other nonprofits that help those in our community who are less fortunate.BRICK TOWNSHIP - The three frightened gray cats, given up suddenly by their owner, cowered in their cages. They were the latest homeless pets to come through the doors of the Jersey Shore Animal Center on Sunday. But soon they would each have a name. Each cat would be assured they would not leave the center until good homes are found for them.Cleveland, Tn.'s Allan Jones, chairman and CEO of Check Into Cash, Inc., is taking issue with the recent attack on the industry by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL).

From dog collars worn as necklaces to explicit T-shirts, school officials say they continuously encounter students who bend dress code rules. But in at least some area schools, these students are rarely punished.All programs free, unless noted. Boater safety course: Class leading to the mandatory Oregon boater education card; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13; G.I. Joe's, 7180 N.W. Butler Road, Hillsboro. Cost: $10. Contact: Leroy Bentley, 503-629-2026.Last week, I wrote about a reader who wondered how to keep her small dog from getting his dangling dog license caught in registers and pinning the poor creature to the floor.One of the usual dilemmas at this time of year is what to gift that special someone in your life for Christmas? But what if your companion is of the four-legged furry sort?By Barry Adams, The Wisconsin State Journal Dec. 18--Charles Rawls and his teammates had something tangible to work with during a semester-long marketing project for a consumer behavior class at the UW-Madison School of Business. Max has collared the title of top dog name in New York City again. The name was engraved on 1,228 of the 101,274 dog licenses issued last year by the health department.Mariposa wasnt particularly helpful when it came to picking out her own Christmas gift. During a Thursday visit to the South Hill Petco, the golden-colored mixed-breed pooch sniffed everything but showed a preference for nothing.Re: Hesperia City Councilman Mike Leonards statements about pit bulls (To ban or not to ban, Daily Press, Dec. 28). Mr. Leonard has to make sure his facts are right before he makes himself look more idiotic.CHICAGO -- Squirrels hit the genetic lottery with their chubby cheeks and bushy tails. Theyre rodents, after all, and its hard to imagine picnickers tossing peanuts and cookies their way if they looked like rats.

ASHLAND Boosted by a big e-mail campaign, a proposed law to ban the chaining of dogs for more than two hours will come before the City Council Jan. 2, but because the city doesn't have the staff to enforce it, animal rights supporters say they will take on the job and report violations.The Seattle Animal Shelter is set to begin a zero-tolerance policy for unlicensed pets next week and has increased its patrol staff to ticket their owners.

Hollywood swag has gone to the dogs. Literally. Gift bags, perhaps best known as a perk for the celebrity set, have become a part of the highbrow canine crowd. Top dogs at this year's American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, Calif.,

Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health casts doubt on the belief that organophosphate poisoning causes symptoms of depression among Gulf War veterans and farmers, who are exposed regularly to these chemicals.Have no doubt about it, there is a Santa Claus. Megan Bird has proof.Red and green sweaters and collars that jingle. T-shirts with sayings that welcome Kris Kringle. Little snow boots and bow ties with bling, these are a few of dog owners favorite things.The red cabin being sold in the mountain town of Meyers seemed like the perfect winter retreat -- except for the faint sound of snoring coming from beneath the floorboards. The sleeper was discovered this month when a real estate agent crawled under... Krista Belle's Closet dog boutique has a wide variety of products to keep your dog pampered and in style.

Pet owners of Minneapolis, get out your scales and measuring tape. And a few extra dollars, too. Dog collars can't weigh more than 2 pounds, tethers have to be three times the length of your animal, and if you want to keep anything that clucks, quacks or could be served as a holiday meal, get ready to pay $30 for a permit instead of the old $10 fee. Those are a few of the new ordinances passed ...Summary Not AvailableMUNCIE -- The Unconditional Love Foundation is accepting donations for general operation of its program to benefit dogs and efforts to stop dog fighting.MUNCIE -- A federal sting operation Wednesday triggered eight city-wide narcotics raids and the discovery of drugs, cash, guns and pit bulls.Rover can't woof his wants, and Morris can't meow a wish list. But they can still be fun to shop for, as many Palm Beachers have found.THIS TIME of year, my mailbox is overflowing with holiday gift ideas. Unfortunately, my bank account is underflowing with the cash to pay for them. After making a holiday budget and checking it twice, the monogrammed cashmere throws, plasma screen TVs and diamond-studded dog collars on the editor-recommended "cool stuff" lists start to look as elusive as flying reindeer.

Getting framed might not be bad if it meant having your picture surrounded by one of John Eatons neat fused-glass frames. Eaton, from Gardner, makes frames in bright colors and several sizes and styles, including frames for Jayhawk and Wildcat fans. Eaton also makes colorful tile wall hangings.