The Latest Breaking News on Pets

Death most likely outcome for koalas in care: vet data

Most sick and injured koalas that wind up in the care of vets are put down, a grim new analysis of data shows.

AAP · Sep 9, 2024

US halts plan to remove iconic stray cats from a historic area in Puerto Rico's capital

The U.S. government has temporarily halted a plan to remove iconic stray cats that live in a historic district in Puerto Rico’s capital until a lawsuit opposing the project is resolved

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

Military dogs receive army ranks as Poland recognizes their service in protecting human life

Polish army dogs are being bestowed with military ranks as part of a new program aimed at honoring their service in the armed forces

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

Should pets be allowed on flights? A great debate for kids - with The Week Junior

An airline is saying pet dogs and cats can fly with their owners

GoodToKnow · Sep 8, 2024

You Are Probably Using Your Dog’s Crate Wrong — Here’s What A Veterinarian Would Do

While dog crates aren't a natural place for pups to retreat to, they can become a spot with positive associations if you train your dog to use it properly.

Inverse · Sep 7, 2024

Cruel puppy dealers cash in on ‘lax Facebook and Instagram policing’ to sell suffering animals

Meta social media platforms failing to halt widespread illicit trade in underage and fashionably mutilated dogs, investigators claim

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

Why do rabbits have fluffy tails and how heavy is the Earth? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

Tim Dowling: we’ve given the new puppy a name, but I fear the cat may starve to death

Since the puppy arrived, I’ve barely seen the cat – and when I do, it’s ready to get its own back

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

Starmer leads with compromise for new family pet – and gets ‘dog-like’ cat

Siberian kitten at No 10 may get frosty reception from chief mouser Larry, who took on George Osborne’s cat, Freya

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

How a Frail Queen Elizabeth Hilariously Told off Her Groom After Final Pony Ride

She kept her sense of humor until the end.

Marie Claire · Sep 6, 2024