As Many As 9000 Greyhounds Out of Work

There's a glut of Greyhounds because nine racetracks have closed in the U.S. within the last year. Each track has between 500-1000 dogs, all 'let go' because of the economy. They need homes and the Greyhound Project plans to facilitate more adoptions.

Evangers Accused of Stealing Gas and Electric

A suburban Chicago couple that created Evangers gourmet pet food stand accused of stealing close to 2-million dollars in utilities. Investigators also seized over 2-million dollars from Joel and Holly Sher in an ongoing money laundering case. Cook County prosecutors claim the Sher told employees to jackhammer through concrete in order to divert gas and power lines. An Attorney for the couple say they will be exonerated after they posted nearly half a million dollars bond. The company's past history includes a recall and suspension of a shipping permit.

Puppy Sale Ban Gets Traction

The city of Hermosa Beach, California is on the verge of banning puppy and kitten sales in pet stores. The measure passed a preliminary vote in March with unanimous support of the beach community's City Council.

Octomom Should've Been Spayed

The animal rights group PETA has offered Nadya Suleman $5000 to post a sign on her front lawn reading "Don't Let Your Dog or Cat Become an Octomom. Always Spay or Neuter." Suleman accepted the offer which included a month's supply of hot dogs and veggie burgers in exchange for keeping the sign up for one year.