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pet seats at this time for pet owners. reporter: the seats don't offer much protection during a crash. >> the connection points would fail. the product itself would either roll or launch off the seat the dog would take flight. reporter: so what are pet parents supposed to do? >> we have now been able to identify the safest options for pets. reporter: she says watch years of crash testing eric -- after years of crash testing, a couple of products come out on top. for smaller pets, they recommend the sleepp pod carrier. >> good boy. >> but above all, she says pet owners should buckle up their best friend. >> you need to make the proper selection and that's what our work is about. reporter: now the center for pet safety says it does not take any money from manufacturer manufacturers and the recommendations are based solely on findings however their research is funded by subaru. >> nose are interesting. >>> high the -- those are interesting. >>> high-tech toys are very hot this year. here are the new you can check out. the new

holiday gifts for pets and pet lovers alike. >> this is "on the money," your money, your life, your future. >> fossil fuels and natural gas ve powered this country for generations but concerns about global warming looming, can the future? that's the cover story. right now, fossil fuels supply more than 80% of america's energy needs but that's beginning to change. renewables now fuel 10% of the nation's energy consumption including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biofuels. and that share is on the rise. growing by 83% between 2004 and 2014. and it's continuing to expand. solar capacity is expected to increase 123% by the end of 2016. wind power is forecasted to grow 27% in the same period. the boom in wind power in states like texas led some companies to offer free electricity at night ever fully replace fossil fuels? it's typically been more expensive to produce. and renewable energy is not always available. cloud cover and wind strength and rain can all affect energy output. california has cut drought by 8% and still, experts say the u.s. has some of the best renewable energy sources in t

and like humans, diabetes is also on the rise in pets .. one study showing a 32 percent spike in dogs. "increasing their thirst or increasing their urination they might suddenly lose weight, their hair coat may change, those would certainly be trigger signs to make an appointment with their veterinarian." and while diabetes is treatable with diet foods and insulin .. experts say you're better off trying to prevent it.. by intake and keeping your pet active throughght the year .. particularly in the winter months. "we play what we call the stairmaster, where they sit at the top of the stairs and they throw a piece of food down the stairs and make them run down for it then run back up for the next piece. back and forth, the owner doesn't have to do anything." hospitals are even offering weight loss clinics to help get your pet back on track. "it sounds a little crazy but they walk on treadmills. we have underwater treadmills, as well as regular treadmills, cats not so much but definitely a really good way to exercise dogs." . it's to keep the

this is the kind of concentrated pet mess when your pet has that favorite spot. watch what the shark rocket powerhead can do when it comes across pet hair. look at that. just back and forth. >> it's beautiful. >> the suction power is close down to the carpet. you also have that brush roll digging deep into the carpet. look at that. >> [ chuckles ] wow! >> look how wonderful this is able to deep-clean your carpets. it's able to pick up everything. the shark rocket powerhead is taking care of all that pet hair. >> the pet hair pick-up on the powerhead is amazing. >> with the dog, you have to have great suction power because all of their hair and their dander get into the carpet. the powerhead is getting everything sucked up. >> cleaning up the pet hair with the shark powerhead is a really easy task to do. the vacuum is light, easy to maneuver. i like how easy it turns around all of the furniture. and so, it's really easy to clean up the pet hair. >> amy, we developed an ingenious brush roll that allows you to clean your bare floors in a whole new way. we call it th

it's not just your pet. people come and get pictures and then edit the pictures through the professional photography and send it to you. it's not like a polaroid. it's an actual edited beautiful picture for your mantle. 9 to 1. you can't beat the times. you can go to church later in the day. if that's during your church time. it's a wonderful event. >> can we bring anything in? i know you are doing fund raisers and giving back. >> you can. we are taking presents for kids in need. toys for tots that we donate to local charities. so if you want to bring an unwrapped gift for a little boy all the way up to 12 years old. gift cards to target or wal-mart are acceptable as well. we'd be more than happy to donate that to the charity of why you are choice if you have a specific choice. >> what strikes me about what you do because you work with a round of a paws and others, you're a pet owner and you're trying to solve all those issues that pet owners have. like going on a trip, we are so paranoid that our baby is no

speaking of pet resolutions, what are we resolving to do with our pets this year? elf is your pet getting enough exercise. walk your dog a little bit more. play with your cat at least a half hour a day. they need that not only to stay fit but also for mental stimulation. go to the vet, make sure they're micro chipped, they have their checkup. >> i wish you could see this cat with the black on black. she is literally clinging to you. >> she's hugging me. >> she is really sweet. and that one is so mellow. can we please just get these pets a home? you have so many cats down at the shelter, i know. >> we sure do. we have facilities in staten island and in brooklyn. we have cats of every color and size up for adoption today. >> we discourage people getting pets for christmas. now may be the best time now that you're all settled down after the holidays to bring a pet into your home and dpi give them a nice place. >> it's a lot of work. they need to see the vet every year. it's a lifetime commitment. but it's a wonderful gift if the person knows it's coming and they have

more and more pets are being diagnosed with according to a new research conducted by 'banfield pet hospitals' says instances of the increased thirty- two percent in dogs -- and sixteen percent in cats. symptoms can include an increase in thirst, urination, and appetite. but doctors say there are ways to help prevent your pet from getting the disease. this can be done by controlling your pet's weight... ...feeding them a balanced diet with no table scraps. hospitals can be the most dangerous time of the year for pets. vets say this is their busiest time of year... ...and that many pet owners -- busy with all the planning and prepping the holidays require -- can sometimes forget to look out for hazards that can hurt or kill their pets. food is a biggie. we like to eat a lot of fatty foods. with hanukkah it's latkes they're fried in oil. it's the dark meat turkey, turkey skin, ham; these are all just too rich and pets. i'm not saying shoo your pets away, let them be part of the festivities but keep them in mind. tell your guests not to feed the dog, despite the sad eyes and the drooling mouth o

the nice thing about growing up in a pet store is you never really have to grow up at all? john ramos, kpix 5 >> the arcade is going out of business sale >> that's progress i guess >>> united airlines has announced a policy change for minors flying alone. united expand it had age range of children who must use $150 service when flying without an adult. any child age 5 to 15 has to pay for the unaccompanied minor service. an airline employee ushers the kids to their seats and makes sure they meet with designated adults when they land >>> it is a labor of love. a woman's legacy at stake. her fight to save one of the bay area's colorful cultural festivals. ,,,,,, future. its founder.. is fighting a life- threatening do reports >>> a bay area cultural tradition is facing an uncertain future. the founder is fighting a life threatening battle. she's making one final push to keep her legacy alive. >> reporter: if there could be one thing that embodies the beauty, pride and dignity of the vietnamese people, it would have to be the alzie. the festival in san jose is the largest of i

the pet arcade is having a going out of business sale that runs till the end of the year. >>> another side effect of the super bowl, you'll soon see more bicycles at sfo in preparation for the expected increase in travelers for super bowl l. paramedics will use the bikes to reach passengers who need emergency care. the hope is to navigate the crowds and respond faster than an ambulance or fire engine. >>> coming up stormtroopers invading disneyland, what you won't be seeing anymore at the amusement park. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, force awakens has become the fastest movie to reach one-billion dollars at the box office. took just 12 days. the prev days set by >>> star wars, the force awakens has become the fastest movie to reach $1 billion in the box office in just 12 days. the previous record was set by jurassic world in june. star wars took in more than $153 million. daddy's home, joy, sisters, alvin and the chipmunks round out the top five. >>> because disneyland owns the star wars franchise now it's got the largest expansion e. the theme park is adding a -- ever. the theme park is adding

. >> if you own a pet it might not be a wise choice. in angie's list report jim donovan looks at flooring that may be a better fit for your fury friend. >> reporter: hardwood floors are a hot trend with realtors saying it is best bet for selling your house but if you have pets a avoid them. >> many people love hardwood floors but if you have pets they may in the be your best option because your pet has an accident the urine can seep in the wood and stain it. also, when the pets run a across the floor their clause can scratch it. >> reporter: carpeting might not be the the best choice so pet owners might want to consider another flooring material. >> vinyl flooring can be a great option if you have a pets because it is just more durable and scratch resistance. >> reporter: pet owners don't to have worry about sacrificing style by skipping hardwood, recent advances in vinyl planning flooring will give you look you want and durability you need. >> the manufacture are have learned how to make it so it looks like the natural textures it is s

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if it's too cold for you, it's probably too cold for your pet. and if it's cold outside, for this little guy, he ralphs in a sweater. he's -- travels in a sweater. if you think you need a little something to put on, go ahead and do it. we have got also little dog boots. these are great because it protects their paws -- >> yeah, exactly. running shoes. these are great, too, for older dogs if they're having problems with arthritis so they don't tile. but slip them over their paw, and it protects them from the snow and the salt that comes with it so they don't get cracked paws and get infections. >> and is it true the snow burns the little pawses on the small side of it? >> next time you're cooking and you get a little cut, put some salt in it. >> really good point. i guess what you're saying, taylor, is bottom line a lot of it is just common sense, we think? >> you know, it's common sense. i think it's a little overrated these days, but common sense will get you pretty far in things. if you think it's going to be a problem, it's probably going to b

coming up, when pets fly. don't go anywhere. >>> well, the new york post reports today that people are lying about their disabilities so they can receive special treatment by the airlines. the disability in question is emotional dependence on their pets. as you know, pets are not allowed on planes, but emotional support animals are. if you want your animal to be an emotional support animal the industry has sprung up on-line and instead of $50 to $200 you get a diagnosis. the post reports the airlines are compliant because fines can run as high as $150,000. so how do you separate the liars from the truly needy? of course your precious host offered a solution months ago on this very show. look. >> i have a better idea. calling the whole thing off. if you are so emotional fragile you can't fly without a potbelly pig next to you, you can't fly. sorry, not sorry. n-individuals is a tradeoff. to be compassionate to one you have to show lack of compassion to another. that is everyone else on the flight. >> wow, that

next we take you inside the local pet store forced to close its doors for good. town in early february. but there's a buil >>> san jose will be in the spotlight when the super bowl comes to town in early february. but there's building that could tarnish some of the festivetivity -- festivities. it's a target for taggers. here's more. >> reporter: this visitor from los angeles has another name for this. >> this area in general, probably considered as vandalism. >> it's a problem down here. >> reporter: president of the downtown residents association, kimberly brady worries what tourists will say come super bowl seeing graffiti property like this and others around downtown san jose. after all, nfl players will be staying just around the corner from this site. >> the graffiti is not gonna help. the vacant storefront, not gonna help. >> reporter: ever since mcdonald's recently closed this restaurant following a deck said's long run here on third and san carlos, vandals have had their way with it. >> this is vandalism. this is their way of putting their name, gang aff

the arl serves people and pets from across the state of iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more. history the arl has grown founding in 1926 - programs that serve both people and homeless animals across iowa. the most obvious growth is the number of animals the arl provides shelter and care for each increased from a few decade ago to more 2013. through our proactive community outreach and spay/neuter programs, in the past few years we have begun to see a number of animals we care for, but our work is far from over. growth include the arl's programs to address the reasons animals end up in shelters, including spay/neuter, behavior training, and humane education programs. the arl's positive reinforcement training program has expanded to offer year-round classes, as well as free behavior advice for dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets. the shelter continues to spay and neuter all dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and pigs that are adopted from our shelter. in addition to the animals th

your pet reactions to what they , eat can be different. so keep your pets away from certain items to avoid life threatening issues. live in studio, emmy victor, kcci 8 news, iowa's news leader. eric: it really does make you think. it is a good reminder. this is our first christmas with our new puppy. we puppy-proofed the truth. we have not poured eggnog and the dog bowl or anything like that. elizabeth: all this week we want , to know about some of your holiday traditions we're asking on facebook what your favorite holiday movie is. eric and i both have it posted on our pages just give them a like and comment away. is it "home alone"? "christmas vacation"? eric: here's something to keep in mind this week if you're company. busiest year-end holiday travel season ever. they're expecting more than 100 million travelers this holiday. airlines are adding flights which means security lines could be longer than you're used to. the des moines airport is telling fliers to get there an hour and a half early others, like in chicago want you to get th

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it just makes them little. >> reporter: these days pets are big celebrities, too. they even have their own version of the oscars, the golden collar awards. >> thank you so much. >> reporter: which is awarded a-list pets like uggy, star of "the artist"," and can't turn the channel without running into these small yet huge celebrities, taco bell, target, even budweiser. but in the dog-eat-dog world of entertainment, social media is making it easier for pets to become instant celebrities. for example, cloe, the mini frenchy who was discovered on instagram. >> her posts tend to make people smile and laugh and feel good. and i think translating that to a marketing initiative and a partnership with a brand is so powerful. they want their ads to have that same effect. >> reporter: that's cloe's owner. >> i think six months. it really started taking off and week, everything from "vogue" to jimmy choo to dyson wanting to work with her that it became a little more serious. i set up an llc for her and now she has her own company. >> reporter: the more influence they have onli

this tree at the ingersoll pet friendly. two visuals you may notice that are missing on this tree, tinsel and candy. some animals have needed tinsel surgically removed because it can't be digested. while candy canes and chocolate are festive, you are asking your pet to climb the tree. strings of lights are acceptable but can be hazardous because of the shiny, electric cords. when you unplug the lights, try using cord protectors. when you plug them in, tape them down. plants likes mistletoe and poinsettias can land animals with severe side effects when eaten. and avoid lighting candles without supervision. they can be knocked over and cause a fire. the iowa vet referral center has had over 630 patients since thanksgiving day. the highest factor in emergency visits has revolved around holiday objects. live in studio, emmy victor, kcci 8 news, iowa's news leader. eric: good warnings. the post office is in overdrive this week. christmas is now just a few days away, and a lot of people will be flocking to post offices trying to g

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, oakland animal services will let you foster a pet until you're available.pets are available all year long. >>> law enforcement's been raising concerns about drones flying too close to aircraft, but new numbers show how big a problem it is. today on the 4 we'll talk with drone experts about the safety rules in place and what the public needs to know as we head into the holidays, when drones are expected to be one of the hottest gifts, coming up itself on the 4 with mike mibach, and kiba arnold. and we're always here for you at ktvu.com, and facebook. we're in a rain break, but the wet weather is moving back in. that weather app can help you out all day and all night if you need it. thanks for joining us. see you back here at 4:00. e at 4:00. >> today on "tmz" -- >> we now have video to prove justin bieber has a no-touch zone. he thinks people are touching them because they're sick shoes. >> i know it's money and justin could go with yeezy on ebay. >> if you saw alessandra ambrosio on stage and she was wearing jimmy choo's shoes, would you want to touch her o

your pet could be your security blanket. >> pet could be your security blanket.hat's how i use podcasts. they are my security blanket to get me to sleep. i use podcasts. some people use dogs. you use the premiere of "star wars." >> oh. he is never going to let me forget that. >> reena fell asleep. >> last time i go anywhere with you. >> biggest premiere. >>> the hottest new toy this holliday season, comes from "star wars: the force awakens." no surprise there. >> the colorado start-up, s.p. hero," was making remote-controlled balls. and the movie has ball droid called bb-8. >> the toymaker came to the attention at a tech entrepreneur's conference. and the bb-8 toy took off from there. >> it's a cute droid. >> i'm obsessed with it. i think he or she is the cutest thing. >> the mannerisms -- that's so hot on the trigger in the sound department. it's the mannerisms when the robot is sad, he puts his head on the side of his little round body. i'm giving away a tiny bit here. and han solo gives him a thumb up, and a little light comes out of his body. >> yes. that was

if you have pets, because it is just more durable, and scratch resistant. >> and pet owners don't haverry about sacrificing style by skipping the hard wood, recent advances in vinyl planning flooring will give you the look you want, and the durability you need. >> the manufacturers have learned how to make it, it looks a lot like the natural textures it is supposed to reply coat, stone, wood, and they have it right, and it is less expensive and it is warmer the walk on in most cases. >> it is also a good idea to look for textures in finishes that will help hide pet damage. for more advice from angie on choosing pet friendly flooring, visit cbsphilly.com/angie's list. i'm jim donovan. >> all right, two weeks until christmas, katie. two weeks. just under now. >> it doesn't feel like it. >> i know. >> crazy. >> let me show how warm it has been, when we talk about averages, nicole. we look back at the month of december so far. through the 11th of december, sort of red-orange color, to indicate it has been warmer than average. not even one of these days has been under 3 degrees above norm.

our pet expert, dr. >>> we face tough decisions with older pets. it's a difficult time.here to turn. dr. jill chase is here to talk about that. my sister put down two of one of her col lies. it's tough. >> i have had to do a lot of euthanasia in my practice. the thing you had need to know is it's about quality of life. at the end when they are old and have disease that cannot be treated we want to make sure that they are humanely euthanized so they don't suffer any more. sometimes owners will ask when is it time? if they are not doing their normal thing, i would say appetite is the one symptom. if you have to entice them to eat, the appetite has change -- >> they give you signs. >> they do. and you know, euthanasia, if people haven't had their pets euthanized, it's an overdose of anesthetic. >> a difficult time. >> these guys did very well. thank you. >> if you have a question for dr. jill, email pets@kpix.com and we'll have her give you an answer every friday at noon. thank you, jill. michelle? >> they were complaining a little bit. >> they were whining a little. >>> in

. >> i'vadinspected animal pet shops for 30 years. this is probably the worst. >> reporter: the dogs removed from the fancy pup store in woodbridge was closed earlier today. nearby we founde pet shop owner rocko garudo. he also owns this car dealership. animal control took three more dogs from his home that were his pe rsonal pets. >> they said, look, we don't want a puppy store here. we don't want any puppy store here in woodbridge. >> reporter: but woodbridge officials say it's just garudo's pet store. the other pet store in town is fine, no violations there. they heard complaints from customers. >> they were just saying it >> reporter: six of the remaining dogs will be quarantined for the next two weeks. these dogs are expected to get healthy ag tn and be put up for adoption here at the woodbridge animal shelter. ruto, who has been arrested before over his care of animals, says he's worn down in the battle over these and many before them. >> financially i can't afford it. emotionally, it stroiz destroys me. >> reporter: garudo says

keep in mind pet safety... i'll explain what you should be aware of, after the break during new year's eve celebrations, all the excitment and commotion can be a lot to handle for your pet. and with so much food around, there is the possibility they could eat something that might not be good for them. gretta patrick has more "you may already know to keep our dogs and cats out of the human food... but if you're having a new year's eve party, you should make sure your guests know that too... ramsay parr: sweet, has a lot of sugar, things that are really fatty, chocolate, of course, and alcohol, those are all things that can cause them to, just have some g.i. upset, or more serious things if they get into a lot of them. although it may be tempting, don't give a dog chicke turkey, or ham bones... ramsay parr: bones are things that not only can get stuck, in their g.i. tract, and cause a foreign body or an obstruction but it's also something that they can splinter." food isn't the only thing that might be upsetting

around the house that pets have easy access to. you have a place to go to find out something. >> the poison control is phenomenal. it's a great resource to have. you can put it on the refrigerator by the human poison control number. leon: who is the four-legged friend with you? you never travel alone. >> i have all sort of friends here. they are taking your call. give us a call with your question. >> a beautiful dog with you, too. >> the lab andered past our office. -- wandered past our office. >> i travel with a beautiful blonde. alison: dr. katie thank you. good to see you. moving to other news. once convicted for dog fighting, pittsburgh steelers quarterback michael vick now an an advocate for animal rights. he wants a bill to allow the first responders to break in cars to rescue pets in distress without a fear of liability. he returned to the nfl after serving 19 months in federal prison. leon: all right. coming up on "abc7 news at 5:00" -- big change coming to the crash test rating. what makes a car worth getting five stars? a

i'll introduce you to another amazing pet... o was able to detect danger in her own i'll explain, after the break jessica rae: georgia authorities had to make quite an late last week... when a pot bellied pig fell through a man whole.. ben swann shows us the rescue squeals of joy. (latoya middleton, happy everyone came out to help me." and a thank you from "bacon" ross. ( latoya middleton, pet owner) "they were telling me no for so long." since wednesday. latoya middleton has been calling for help to get her hog out of a man hole 15 feet down. (latoya middleton, pet owner) "i called 911 operator. and i was telling them the same exact story. she telling me thehe was s thing they could do. she gave me a number to chattahoochee wildlife, aware, peta, fulton co. humane society." not taking no for an answer, middleton went into the manhole this morning to comfort the animal. (latoya middleton, pet owner) "before the news came out here. they told me he was going to die down there. i refuse to let my baby, my child die down like a son,

these things can be harmful for your pet without the instruction of a veterinarian. "be honest with your veterinarian. if your pet has swallowed an illegal substance, such as marijuana, know that your veterinarian has your pet's best interest at heart and wants to treat your some people fear legal ramifications but it is important to know that your vet isn't concerned about what you do in your own home and only wants to get your pet well again. we'll take another look at your first alert forecast, next. stay with tv9. here's a look at today's top back now to today's top stories. gather to remember the life of moe sed. a trapper found the missing waterloo teen's body in the cedar river near gilbertville. today it's from 1-4 p-m at the waterloo first united is tomorrow morning at the first baptist church. it starts at 10-30. with a preview of what's next on "this week", here's abc's george stephanopoulos. now, a final look at the forecast... happy sunday morning! significantly warmer this morning than what they were yesterday morning. our highs will also be significant