These stories are worth a click:

* A British parrot was banned from a soccer match for imitating a referee’s whistle and causing chaos. --Telegraph

* Dog treats are part of a salmonella recall and Petsmart is recalling some biscuits. -- Pet Connection

* Kids can play the video game Pet Pals: New Leash on Life from the Humane Society and learn how to care for dogs and cats and help them get adopted from shelters. -- ZooToo

* San Francisco mulls licensing dog walkers to raise money for parks. -- SFGate