CUPERTINO, California: People across America are doing everything they can to get their hands on Apple's newest baby, the iPhone.

URBANA, Illinois: What do human medicines, insecticides, pet meds, plants, rodenticides, household cleaners, chocolates, chemicals, physical hazards and home improvement products all have in common?

LOS ANGELES, California: Proof that one is born every day, a mystery bidder has paid $305 on ebay for a can of organic dog food once owned by hotel heiress and socialite Paris Hilton.

And if that wasn't enough, the can was empty. Paris's beloved pet Chihuahua 'Tinkerbell' was unavailable for comment.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia: A law limiting the number of pets a household can own, as well as forcing mandatory feline registration, has created a catfight within the council trying to introduce it.

That little bundle of feline sitting and purring next to you might actually be a secret internet star.

A rash of funny feline photographs have flooded the worldwide web recently - and your seemingly innocent little kitty-cat might just be part of this latest online phenomenon.

TOCHIGI, Japan: Local dog owners have taken their obsession with their pets to new heights - with the opening of the very first canine nursing home.

BRYAN, Texas: June 22 could be your chance to join the growing global trend of taking your pet dog to work with you.

WILMINGTON, Delaware: Want a dog but don't have the space? Keen for a canine but can't find the time? Want to test drive a breed before you buy? Well now you can.

A company in Delaware has introduced a new service allowing you to 'rent' a dog for an hour, an afternoon, or as long as you want - and there is no obligation to buy.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania: "Blue-eyed fun-loving fireball into running and climbing; chatty, very affectionate, extremely cute. Seeks playmate and companion. Must love cats."