Vladimir Putin ‘gifts Kim Jong-un 24 purebred horses in exchange for artillery shells used in Ukraine war’ New reported consignment of Orlov Trotters signals two leaders’ increasingly close bond The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024
Tim Dowling: we bit the bullet and got a new puppy. Dear God, what have we done? The new addition to our house is howling, taking over my bed and alienating our other pets – and she hasn’t even got a name yet The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024
Man charged with murder of Colorado dog breeder as 10 puppies missing Sergio Ferrer, 36, charged over death of 57-year-old Paul Peavey, whose 10 doberman puppies have not been found The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2024
Colorado Ballot Initiative 145 To Establish Veterinary Professional Associate Profession Sparks Debate Initiative supported by animal welfare groups faces opposition from veterinary association over concerns of inadequate training for surgical procedures. Zenger · Aug 30, 2024
Keir Starmer should review killing of Geronimo the alpaca, says farmer Animal was put down in 2021 after what breeder Helen Macdonald claims was flawed testing for bovine TB The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024
Digested week: In defence of cat ladies (especially those with children) If you are having a bad day, you can ignore cats – the same can’t be said of your offspring The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024
Reverend Richard Coles hit with double tragedy after death of beloved dogs The news comes just months after the death of his mother, Elizabeth The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
'LOL I stole a gorilla': thief admits to silly mistake A man has pleaded guilty to stealing a much-loved gorilla statue from a retirement village, telling a court he made a "very silly" mistake. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
Unregulated antibiotic use in animal research likely contributes to human drug resistance, study finds Survey of 95 labs in Australia and New Zealand finds 71% use antimicrobial drugs and in ways that ‘a lot of the time’ could be avoided The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2024
New research busts the myth that crossbred ‘designer dogs’ are healthier than pedigrees Labradoodles, puggles, dorgis, cavoodles, cavapoos: whatever you call them, there’s no escaping the explosion of designer crossbreeds parading along our streets and through our dog parks these days. The Conversation · Aug 29, 2024
Humans can communicate with dogs using soundboards, study suggests Study described as ‘necessary first step’ in discovering whether dogs and humans can use push-button devices to communicate The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024
Queen Elizabeth's Corgis Still Bringing "Unconditional Love" and "Joy" to Sarah Ferguson Before her death, the Queen entrusted her beloved corgis to Duchess Sarah and Prince Andrew. Marie Claire · Aug 28, 2024
Chewy Stock Soars on Big Profit Beat. Is It Time to Buy? Chewy is red-hot Wednesday after the pet products retailer posted impressive Q2 earnings. Here's what Wall Street has to say about the stock. Kiplinger · Aug 28, 2024
Suspect charged with murder of Colorado dog breeder – but 10 puppies still missing Sergio Ferrer, a 36-year-old man from Colorado, is facing charges of first degree murder, felony murder and aggravated robbery The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024 Sarah Ferguson celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s corgis on International Dog Day ‘For all the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy they bring into our lives, Sandy and Muick will be getting an extra treat on their special day!’
The Conversation · Aug 28, 2024 I documented dozens of shrines to people who’ve died in North Philly − here’s what they tell us about memory, grief and trauma I was walking through the Kensington neighborhood in North Philadelphia when I noticed a shrine made from scraps of lumber and old furniture. Empty liquor bottles were arranged inside. A menagerie of stuffed animals, their fur matted by rain and bleached by the Sun, covered the top. “RIP Bug” had…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024 Miserable? Hardly! A celebration of ‘cat ladies’ through history – from Mary Pickford to Taylor Swift Forget JD Vance and all the other sneerers. The rest of the world could learn a thing or two from women who love moggies
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024 A deadly mosquito virus has put Massachusetts towns on high alert. Here’s what to know New Hampshire health officials said Tuesday that an adult resident had died from the virus
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024 MAGAworld goes into meltdown over Tim Walz’s pet dog Scout In the latest bizarre Republican attack, the Democratic vice presidential nominee was accused of faking Scout the dog’s identity
FourFourTwo · Aug 27, 2024 WATCH: Mascot race ends with controversial winner – Grimsby Town’s Mighty Mariner denied victory Popular footballing figures faced off at Epsom Downs Racecourse, but the victor was unexpected
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024 Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs A pack of four-legged therapists that helps calm airport travelers are getting a break of their own
The Conversation · Aug 26, 2024 In domestic violence cases, police are more likely to make arrests when pets are abused, too Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet, and almost all see their pet as a family member.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024 The pet I’ll never forget: Nala the tabby, who terrorised other cats and had to be hidden from the landlord She stole my heart – and the food from my plate. I still miss her mischief and her tenderness
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024 Fjords and seaweed safaris: a new cycle trail along Denmark’s east coast A cycling holiday on the Jutland peninsula’s ‘Fjordmino’ is a gentle procession of quiet roads, ferry rides, cute B&Bs and islands
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024 Downing Street draws up plans for announcing death of ‘chief mouser’ Larry the cat Larry has become a beloved fixture of Downing Street, often seen outside the door to Number 10 during major political events