Matt Baker plans to rival Alison Hammond with 'incredible' new BBC2 show The presenter, 48, announced the project after sharing an ‘incredibly sad loss’ for his family Evening Standard · Aug 3
What We Learned at Cardinals Training Camp: Arizona Has a ‘Pretty Cool Running Back Room’ Coach Mike LaFleur says the team will go with the hot hand. Plus, Gilberto Manzano’s flight delay leads to a chance meeting with a celebrity before he gets down to business at camp. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3
Police and RSPCA Sued Over Disabled Cat That Died After Being Removed From Home A former lawyer is suing the Metropolitan Police and the RSPCA after her disabled cat died in the charity's care following a controversial seizure from her home. International Business Times UK · Aug 3
'Adorable' endangered pygmy hippo born at Scottish zoo An 'adorable' pygmy hippo calf has been born at a Scottish zoo The National (Scotland) · Aug 3
10 Photos of Bec Zacharia After Putting Her Wedding Ring up for Sale Following Her Divorce From Danny Hewitt Bec Zacharia has put her MAFS wedding ring up for sale after her split from Danny Hewitt and says part of the proceeds will go to charity. International Business Times UK · Aug 3
The pet I’ll never forget: Karl, the tabby who went to college and learned to use a toilet He could seem judgmental, even moody. But the whole neighbourhood mourned when this remarkable moggy went to meet his maker The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Monty Don's tribute to dog Patti has Gardeners' World fans fearing the worst The 71-year-old previously praised his dogs for helping him through depression and ‘simmering anxiety’ Evening Standard · Aug 3
Why we’re all obsessed with Jimothy the raccoon, the internet’s animal of the moment From Grumpy Cat to Moo Deng, viral animals have long united people online. Are they becoming our only source of collective enjoyment, asks freelance journalist Elle Hunt The Guardian - UK · Aug 2
Exorcist star’s home searched in ‘kennel operation’ housing ‘more than 100 dogs’ Warrant was to ensure ‘animal care, safety conditions, and overall welfare of the dogs housed on the property’ The Independent UK · Aug 1
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid poisonous snakes In parts of the U.S. where venomous snakes are more common, training programs aim to protect pets from getting bitten The Independent UK · Aug 1
Why is Kick streamer JollyRancherZoo facing ‘backlash’? Viral India horse riding clip explained Kick streamer JollyRancherZoo has faced online backlash after a viral clip from her India trip showed her riding a horse that viewers believed looked severely underweight. Her comments about wanting the horse to go faster added to the criticism. She later reportedly shared a post suggesting the viral clip lacked… The Times of India · Jul 31
This Brazilian truck driver has built more than 1,700 wooden homes for stray dogs and cats, giving them shelter from rain and cold Every week, Brazilian truck driver Leomar Aparecido Miguel spends days transporting goods across the country. On his days off, however, he swaps the steering wheel for a hammer and saw to build wooden shelters for stray dogs and cats. The São José do Rio Preto resident has constructed and donated… The Times of India · Jul 31
German proverb of the day: "A fence lasts 3 years, a dog lasts 3 fences, a horse lasts 3 dogs, and a man lasts…" - a timeless lesson on life's seasons and the value of time An old German proverb highlights life's transient nature and the importance of valuing time. It uses symbolic lifespans to show everything has a limited existence. This message remains relevant as daily life continues to change rapidly. The proverb encourages appreciating ordinary moments and relationships over possessions. It reminds us that… The Times of India · Jul 31
Why would I waste my precious holiday time going to a zoo in another country? I can hear the howls of disagreement now but we’ve got zoos – complete with giraffes and elephants – at home. Seen one, you’ve seen them all The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
The Guardian - US · Jul 30 ‘Kind of like a fairytale’: documentary tells the unusual tale of Flaco the Owl Wild Inside looks back on the incredible year when an escaped zoo owl managed to bring New Yorkers together
The Times of India · Jul 30 This Swiss town will fine dog owners who do not wash away their pets' urine from streets and building facades Dog owners visiting the Swiss border town of Chiasso will soon have one more responsibility besides picking up after their pets. From mid-August 2026, anyone whose dog urinates on pavements or building facades in the town centre must rinse the area with water or risk a fine for repeat offences.…
France 24 · Jul 29 Cats, dogs and horses: Rescuing the pets caught in France’s wildfires An uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris has forced thousands to evacuate their homes in the fire-ravaged region of Gironde in southwestern France. Many of the evacuees were forced to leave their pets behind amid the ensuing chaos. Our special correspondent in Gironde reports on the volunteers dedicated…
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 Is Taylor Swift's New Samoyed Dog Living More Luxuriously Than Most Humans? What Reports Reveal Rumours suggest Taylor Swift's new Samoyed dog lives luxuriously, sparking debate on celebrity pet pampering. The unconfirmed reports highlight the gap between celebrity wealth and everyday reality.
The Times of India · Jul 29 A Virginia cockatoo spent about 10 years blind before surgery restored his sight; he became a therapy bird and raised a record $33,674 to win Pet of the Year Sometimes life throws us into the most difficult times, only to make us stronger and shine through in the future endeavors. While you might think that this rule of universe applies only to humans, the reality is beyond that. Today we will tell you the story of the Virginia cockatoo…
The Times of India · Jul 29 A Japanese man stayed inside Fukushima's nuclear exclusion zone for a decade to save abandoned cats Sakae Kato remained in Japan's Fukushima restricted zone after the 2011 disaster. He transformed his property into a shelter for abandoned cats left behind by evacuees. Kato faces harsh conditions, lacking running water and relying on bottled spring water. His home is deteriorating, yet he refuses to leave the mountains…
The Times of India · Jul 29 UK TikToker promised to show his dog the world, but after it died, he built a homemade spacecraft to send its ashes on one final journey above the Earth Losing a beloved pet is never easy, and people often find deeply personal ways to keep their memory alive. For a UK TikToker known as The Battersby, that farewell became an extraordinary mission. After promising his French Bulldog, Oscar, that he would one day "show him the world," he decided…
The Times of India · Jul 29 Houssein Hamze’s rescued dog pulled him from bed moments before a bomb struck in 2006; when war returned, he refused to leave Lebanon’s abandoned animals Houssein Hamze turned his life around after his dog saved him from a devastating bomb attack, and he founded a shelter for abandoned animals in his village. Ignoring the threat of drone strikes, he continually provided food and water for displaced animals. His remarkable dedication attracted international recognition and donations,…
AAP · Jul 29 Greyhound industry flags legal fight over phase-out bid A state's plan to phase out greyhound racing by 2029 without law changes would be an inappropriate use of power, an industry body claims.
The Times of India · Jul 29 A 13-year-old boy was airlifted after a rabid beaver attacked him at a Maryland state park, forcing officials to close the swimming beach A summer outing at one of Maryland's most popular state parks turned into a frightening medical emergency after a 13-year-old boy was attacked by a beaver while swimming. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at the William Houck Area of Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, where the boy…
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Countryfile's Matt Baker distraught over 'incredibly sad' loss Former The One Show host opened up about the death of his pet dog Bob in a new interview