The Latest Breaking News on Pets

Bear invades elderly couple's home, empties fridge in Northern Japan

A bear allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple in northern Japan and rummaged through their refrigerator, in the latest of a growing number of bear intrusions as the animals increasingly venture into towns in search of food.

The Times of India · Jul 16

Forget the lions: five fun things to do or see to take your mind off the football

From cheetah cubs to uplifting sport to come, put England’s World Cup exit behind you with these suggestions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

I swapped my Dyson V8 for the corded Miele Guard M1, and I’m never going back

We put these two vacuums head-to-head

Tom’s Guide · Jul 16

A Labrador began swaying and could no longer walk on Britain’s highest mountain; rescuers later discovered what she had eaten

A black Labrador named Tokyo collapsed during a hike up Ben Nevis in Scotland. Vets suspected the dog ingested discarded cannabis which caused her serious illness. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team assisted in bringing the unwell dog down the mountain. Tokyo received treatment at a veterinary clinic and made a…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Hong Kongers spend record B8,500 per month on cats as 'silver' feline market grows

The amount that Hong Kongers spend on their pet cats has reached a record high of HK$2,062 (8,800 baht) per month this year, fuelled by a rapidly emerging "cat silver economy", according to a survey.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

Country diary: Spot the young hare – they know how to make it hard

Eyam Moor, Derbyshire: I go in search of a leveret, which is a tricky business. For them, subterfuge is key to survival

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis

A dog that apparently ingested cannabis while hiking Britain's tallest peak was rescued

The Independent UK · Jul 13

More Than Half of New York City's Free-Roaming Cats Carry Parasites That Can Spread to People, Study Finds

A new PLOS One study found 57.5% of NYC's free-roaming cats carry zoonotic parasites, including Toxocara and Toxoplasma. Here is what parents, cat owners, and pregnant residents need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

Sam Neill’s final interview: ‘I’d like to think that, in life, I’m a goodie’

The actor, who has died aged 78, recently answered Guardian readers’ questions about missing out on James Bond, the true terrors of Jurassic Park and why he called his prize cow Helena Bonham Carter

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

The pet I’ll never forget: Daisy the border collie, who swapped farm life for yoga and modelling

The breed is supposed to be hard-working and hyperactive. This one would rather put her paws up or strike a pose for some adoring human

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13