Adopting Harley will guarantee that you will always have joy in your heart, companionship in your home and a little fur on your clothes and furniture. Harley came to her foster home with three litter mates when they were 10 days old and were raised with lots of affection and attention. She loves to be picked up and purrs like a little motorboat, and she frequently runs around the house like she has rockets strapped to her.  Harley is now ready for adoption and would love a forever home where she will continue to be loved and thrive. If you want more information regarding Harley, please call PALS at (209) 224-0354. We have other cats, kittens and dogs available for adoption, so stop by the PALS Adoption Center located in Lodi at 1405 W. Kettleman Lane. Center hours are Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – closed Tuesday and Sunday. PALS is a Lodi-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in Lodi by increasing the number of animals adopted, reducing animal suffering and providing the highest level of humane care, thus ultimately reducing the number of surplus companion animals euthanized in the city of Lodi. Visit our link at petfinder.com to view cats and dogs currently available for adoption or our Web site at www.palslodi.org and find out how you can volunteer and/or foster the many animals waiting for permanent homes. 

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District says it has recently received dozens of specially designed oxygen masks to save the lives of pets, including snakes and gerbils.

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.

Last weekend, a maintenance worker found 10 Chihuahuas abandoned in a vacant Lodi home. So he wrangled up the tiny family in the 700 block of South Church Street and delivered it to the Lodi Animal Shelter.

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" — then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along with her young daughter, at the hands of three people, authorities said Tuesday.

(NewsUSA) - Tick-borne illnesses are found throughout the United States. Though Lyme disease, transmitted by blacklegged ticks, is the most pervasive and publicly discussed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists a wide range of diseases spread by ticks. With tens of thousands of people impacted each year from such illnesses, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) advises summer enthusiasts about the danger of disease transmission from ticks and encourages them to take proper precautions to protect against exposure to these blood-sucking pests.

The allure of gardens can entice even the busiest of us to venture through their gates to the enchanting world that lies beyond. The solitude invites us to take a break from the activities of the day, the flowers beckoning us to smell their unique aromas, and the thought of hidden secrets behind the furniture, underneath rocks and in the slightly hidden corners remind us of adventures of our past — and if you are young or still young at heart, a invitation to future adventures waiting to begin.

(NAPSI)—These tried-and-true tips can help you travel smart and stress less on your next vacation.

The Downtown Lodi Farmers Market recently opened, and there you will find some of the finest and freshest produce in California. Variety and choice are what you will discover, and healthy food is what you'll take home — along with what we hope will be memories of a wonderful community experience.

The Downtown Lodi Farmers Market recently opened, and there you will find some of the finest and freshest produce in California. Variety and choice are what you will discover, and healthy food is what you’ll take home — along with what we hope will be memories of a wonderful community experience.

(BPT) - Warm weather and sunshine are putting families across the country in vacation-planning mode. Whether traveling by train, plane or automobile, mobile devices are typically the first thing parents and kids pack.

Crocker is a beautiful six-year-old German Shepherd. There is not a lot of information about him but his behavior has been evaluated and he will make a great family dog. For more information about Crocker, please call (209) 333-6741 or come by and visit the Lodi Animal Shelter at 1345 W. Kettleman Lane in Lodi. Our adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed last Friday of the month and holidays). There are many other dogs and cats available for adoption, so stop by the Lodi Animal Shelter. Also visit the shelter link at petfinder.com to view other dogs and cats currently available for adoption. 

(BPT) - Few things in life are as special as the unconditional love and loyalty a pet provides. With 78.2 million owned dogs and 86.4 million owned cats in the United States, according to The Humane Society, it’s obvious Americans enjoy having pets. What might not be so apparent is how best to care for them. When it comes to making sure your pet stays healthy and lives as long as possible, what steps can you take?

(StatePoint) In the warmer months your home’s outdoor space is just as important as the rooms inside, especially if your family spends a lot of time outside.

(BPT) - Any mom will tell you there are never enough hours in the day to “do it all.” Research indicates working moms spend 10 hours more a week multitasking than working dads – making useful, efficient tools Mom’s secret weapon for getting more done.

Brandy is 2 to 3 years old and very affectionate, and loves to say a friendly hello. She is very relaxed, loving and sweet. Brandy’s coat is long, soft and beautiful. If you are interested in a cat like Brandy, come and meet her.

A decomposed dog in a suitcase brought by a woman to UC Davis Medical Center on Sunday led authorities to a cat that had been reported stolen May 20 from a pet hospital off Fair Oaks Boulevard.

The Performing Animal Welfare Society’s black leopard, Alexander, has been moved from the Galt sanctuary into his new home at the ARK 2000 site in San Andreas.

(BPT) - In this instant-gratification era, instant makeovers – from week-long juice diets to weekend home renovations – are a top 2013 trend. And according to Yahoo! Homes, so are instant kitchen updates achieved by refacing cabinets.

(NAPSI)—It may not be what most people think about when they consider technological innovations, but science has turned its attention toward the floor and come up with some pretty clever ideas.

Brandy is very affectionate and loves to say a friendly hello. She is very relaxed, loving and sweet. She also has a beautiful soft, pretty, longhaired coat. She is 2-3 years old.  Come in and meet her and perhaps she is just the kitty you’ve been looking for. If you want more information regarding Brandy, please call PALS at (209) 224-0354. We have other cats, kittens and dogs available for adoption, so stop by the PALS Adoption Center located in Lodi at 1405 W. Kettleman Lane. Center hours are Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – closed Tuesday and Sunday. PALS is a Lodi-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in Lodi by increasing the number of animals adopted, reducing animal suffering and providing the highest level of humane care, thus ultimately reducing the number of surplus companion animals euthanized in the city of Lodi. Visit our link at petfinder.com to view cats and dogs currently available for adoption or our Web site at www.palslodi.org and find out how you can volunteer and/or foster the many animals waiting for permanent homes. 

(BPT) - “The bathroom sink drain is clogged!”

Brace yourselves for the first baking hot weekend of the summer season. Temperatures will be in the upper 90s from today through Monday.

A tiny kitten died while cuddled in my lap this morning. This is a result of someone taking her and two other kittens away from the mother cat before they could survive on their own.