The Latest Breaking News on Pets

Thailand market fire kills more than 1,000 animals prompting calls for crackdown

Animal welfare groups have called for better regulation of the sale of wildlife after a fire swept through the pet zone of one of Bangkok’s biggest markets

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2024

Woman sues her own sister after cat bite led to an infection and costly medical bills

The woman is suing for $300,000 after the bite left her a large infection

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Wallace and Gromit image pasted over king’s portrait by animal rights activists

Two Animal Rising supporters cover monarch’s face with Wallace character in protest against RSPCA-assured farms

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Spotted? Indian Police Say Leopard-like Animal At Swearing-in Was Cat

As India's government took the oath of office at the presidential palace flanked by honour guards, a fleeting sight was spotted -- an apparently leopard-like animal prowling past.

International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024

The UK’s ‘bravest cat’ cost a family £25,000 – and their summer holiday

Billie the cat was attacked by dogs believed to be ‘bullies’ and caught coronavirus

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

This NYC vet makes house calls. In 'Pets and the City,' she's penned a memoir full of tails

As a city kid, veterinarian Amy Attas had big dreams of roaming the countryside healing animals a la the classic “All Creatures Great and Small.”

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

The hot rodent boyfriend: why gen Z has gone wild for ‘sexy rat’ guys

From Timothée Chalamet to Josh O’Connor, many of the world’s most famous men are being compared to vermin this summer – and it’s meant as a compliment

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024

What you need to know about microchipping as millions of cat owners face fines

The deadline has now passed

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Are all cats Tories? I considered the politics of my pets – and they’re not pretty

My assumption that all dogs vote Labour or, at a pinch, Lib Dem, was shaken by two people who identified theirs as likely Reform voters, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024

The pet I’ll never forget: Fred the funny, furious pekingese, whom my father carried like a furry handbag

Fred was the runt of the litter – often poorly, terrified of loud noises, with an expression of permanent outrage. He didn’t know he was a comedian, but he couldn’t help being hilarious

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024