The Latest Breaking News on Pets

The Rivian R2's 'Pet Mode' Now Lets You Monitor Your Dog With A Live Stream

If you don't want to watch it, you can also get status photos periodically sent to your phone. Plus, the R2 finally gets the Rivian assistant.

InsideEVs · 5h ago

LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years

Four people and a dog may have been exposed to rabies from the animal, Los Angeles public health officials say

The Guardian - US · 6h ago

Outlander star Steven Cree opens Armenia sanctuary for three rescued bears

Outlander actor Steven Cree has opened the first phase of a new bear sanctuary in Armenia, giving rescued Syrian brown bears larger and more enriched habitats. Three bears, Aram, Nairi and Lola, have already moved into the sanctuary after being rescued from filthy cages at a Yerevan backyard in 2025.…

The Times of India · 14h ago

RSPCA NSW director quits over welfare standards for RSPCA-branded chicken

Mark Steele says he is ‘ashamed to be associated’ with the RSPCA Certified scheme, which badges 97% of chicken sold in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6

Is the US becoming a nation of cat lovers?

Dogs have long been more popular, but for the first time more households own kittens than puppies. Some believe it’s all down to economics

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

What happens to a dog when its owner can’t leave hospital?

Our relationships with pets matter to wellbeing. But concern for an animal’s welfare can also become a practical barrier to healthcare

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5

The pet I’ll never forget: Poppy the curious, clever dog – who searches for missing people

A beloved family pet, she is also the best employee ever, brilliant at her rescue work. If everyone could be more like Poppy, the world would be a better place

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

30 Dog Memes That Reveal What Your Four-Legged Companion Might Really Be Thinking, As Shared By This Page

Some of the posts are pure nonsense and some are unexpectedly sweet, but nearly all of them work for the same reason: the joke is rarely made up. The neediness, the suspicion, the theatrical sulking, and the way a dog can wreck a cushion and still leave you feeling like…

Bored Panda · Oct 5

Firework laws must be tightened to protect animal welfare, charity says

It comes ahead of Bonfire Night on November 5.

Evening Standard · Oct 4

Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast

The Malate Church in Manila celebrates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing for animals

The Independent UK · Oct 4