Displayed in the playhouse lobby, the cheery mascot of the Puppet Co. takes a well-deserved break from the fundraising whirl of the past year. Spark appeared on TV and before numerous groups to ...

N E W   Y O R K,  Nov. 7 -- Pets.com said it would close its doors, lay off 80 percent of its work force and sell off most of its assets, including its Sock Puppet mascot ...