Pet emu chased down Pennsylvania street before being mauled to death by neighbor’s pitbulls ‘It was like a hunting,’ the emu’s shocked owner said The Independent UK · Jul 22
Florida mail carrier had 80 cats in her home that she ‘collected along her route’ Gail Giustino, a 77-year-old mail carrier from Stuart, Florida, was charged with animal cruelty The Independent UK · Jul 22
CVS can now fill pet prescriptions for you Pet prescriptions are a high-margin, high-loyalty business that pharmacies should take advantage, according to one consultant The Independent UK · Jul 22
Who is Jimothy? Seven things you need to know about the internet’s favourite raccoon From neighbourhood scavenger to baseball mascot and Daily Show guest, the Seattle animal has become social media’s newest cult hero The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Freddy Brazier being treated in hospital after he's bitten by pocket bully Pablo Celebrity Race Across The World star was reportedly left needing stitches after being attacked by his dog Pablo Evening Standard · Jul 22
An 11-year-old boy is bringing storytime to shelter animals, reading to dogs and cats so they feel calmer while waiting for forever homes An 11-year-old Florida boy, Nehemiah Turner, has completed 100 hours of reading to rescue animals at the Jacksonville Humane Society. Through the shelter’s Pawsitive Reading programme, he spent two years reading books to dogs and cats waiting for adoption. Nehemiah became the first child to reach the milestone, earning recognition… The Times of India · Jul 21
Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on London bus Animal welfare charities say marmoset could be ‘first of many’ since new law on primate licenses and microchipping The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
3 Animal Abusers Arrested After 58 Dogs Rescued From Alleged Underground Dogfighting Ring in South Carolina A police investigation in Horry County, South Carolina, uncovered a hidden dogfighting operation, rescuing 58 dogs and arresting three men. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Monkey abandoned in laundry bag on London bus The driver discovered the female common marmoset while their 302 bus waited in Kensal Rise, north-west London. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Caged monkey hidden in laundry bag found abandoned on London bus The marmoset has since been rescued and named Oyster, after the London travel card Evening Standard · Jul 21
As temperatures soar, dozens of donkeys in UK are wearing pyjamas and 'don-gerees' to stop painful insect bites, and the clever reason is winning hearts As soaring summer temperatures bring swarms of biting insects across the UK, one animal charity in Devon has found an unexpectedly charming solution to keep its rescued donkeys comfortable. Around 40 donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are now wearing adapted pyjama bottoms, leggings and specially designed "don-gerees" to… The Times of India · Jul 21
Florida mom dies saving her 4-year-old from river after toddler fell in trying to retrieve a toy The 4-year-old boy was successfully pulled onto a passing vessel and was reported to be unharmed The Independent UK · Jul 20
Barking mad: why would someone spend £28,000 on a home spa for their dog? The UK is a nation of animal lovers. But the rise of ‘barkitecture’ has taken it too far, with people investing in outdoor showers, whirlpool baths and ergonomic feeding stations for their faithful friends The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Forget coffee grounds — try this unusual item to banish skunks in your yard immediately Ditch the coffee grounds — this is the secret scent that instantly repels skunks in your yard. Tom’s Guide · Jul 20
The Guardian - US · Jul 20 Who speaks for the horses? New push seeks to ban Central Park’s carriages A tourist’s death has boosted animal advocates’ drive to end a trade supporters say provides jobs and treats horses well
The Times of India · Jul 20 A dog ate marijuana on Scotland's highest mountain, got too high to stand and had to be carried down by mountain rescuers A routine hike on Scotland's highest mountain turned into an extraordinary rescue mission after a black Labrador named Tokyo accidentally ate what veterinarians believe was discarded marijuana left along the trail. The five-year-old dog suddenly became weak, lost the use of her hind legs and drifted in and out of…
Bangkok Post · Jul 19 Pet ownership creates a new economic opportunity Once regarded as household companions, pets are increasingly being treated as family members and that emotional bond is transforming into a major economic force.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18 It’s time to admit it: my dog has a bigger social network than me Accompanying my wife on a morning walk is a humbling experience – not least because our pet enjoys better name recognition than I do
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18 Country diary: Breeding ferrets is a wonderfully chaotic business Cranbrook, Kent: Right now the young are hellbent on seeking adventure, much to the dismay of their mothers
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Top ex-lawyer, 79, sues Met Police and RSPCA after door 'chopped down with axe' at London home to seize cat Dr Katherine Theodotou says she was ‘pushed violently to the ground’ during a raid by six officers and two RSPCA officers over her cat
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Fridge the cat finds her way home after 40 days in Colorado national park Park rangers told the cat's owner it was highly unlikely she would ever see her beloved pet again
The Times of India · Jul 17 Man steals kitten, tries to rob a Maryland bank but gets caught; feline Magnolia is now looking for a ‘law-abiding’ owner! A curious case unfolded when a man stole a kitten named Magnolia from a pet store, employing her as a smokescreen during a bank robbery. As he demanded money from the teller, law enforcement swiftly intervened, capturing the suspect. Officers later found Magnolia safe in the bank manager's office. This…
T3 · Jul 17 Levoit just made an air purifier for your pets Levoit’s new smart air purifier can help you tackle pet hair and odours in your home
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Postman kicked dog to death ‘like a football’, owner says Police and Royal Mail investigating incident after death of 11-year-old Shih Tzu
The Times of India · Jul 17 In 1987, a woman in Shetland rescued one abandoned seal pup, and nearly 40 years later her sanctuary is still saving orphaned seals On a quiet evening in May 1987, Jan Bevington was sitting on a beach in the village of Hillswick, on the north-west mainland of Shetland, when she spotted something being washed helplessly up and down in the surf, a newborn common seal pup, abandoned and struggling to survive on its…