Tim Dowling: we’re moving bedrooms – before the cat kills me The cat’s plot against me is not why my wife is eager to move out of the loft. But it is why I agreed The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
Sarah Ferguson shares update on Queen Elizabeth’s corgis one year after monarch’s death Duchess of York adopted the corgis after the Queen’s death The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
4 In 10 Pet Owners Would Take A Pay Cut To Work From Home With Their Pets Many say their pets react strongly when they leave for work. Zenger · Sep 8, 2023
Couple demand refund after being seated next to ‘snorting, farting’ dog on flight ‘My husband was in shorts, and was getting the dog’s saliva goo on his leg,’ says passenger The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
New Texas law bars animal cruelty offenders from owning animals for five years The law bans those convicted of animal cruelty, including those involved with dogfighting, from owning any kind of animal for five years after their first criminal offense. The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023
‘They have you over a barrel’: the UK pet owners facing staggering vet bills Owners share their stories of shocking price rises, taking pets abroad for cheaper treatment and forking out thousands only for a misdiagnosis The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a draft feral cat management plan. The Conversation · Sep 8, 2023
Harry shares balloon jokes with WellChild Awards winners The Duke of Sussex was last seen in the UK for his High Court case in June. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
A police dog’s paws are at the heart of a new Supreme Court case A suspect pulled over by police says his rights were violated by the dog’s behaviour The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Humanised kidneys grown inside pigs for the first time Hybrid organs raise prospect of fully human body parts being grown inside animals for transplants The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Human kidneys grown inside pig embryos implanted in surrogate sows The kidneys in the part-human, part-pig embryos were allowed to develop for 28 days. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Wild boars in Europe can’t shake off their radioactivity High levels of radioactivity have been found in Europe’s wild pigs for decades – and scientists believe they now know exactly how and why they came to be contaminated. The Week · Sep 7, 2023
‘Eye-watering’ vet bills at chain-owned surgeries prompt UK watchdog review Competition regulator fears fewer independent practices mean pet owners have less chance to shop around The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you’re a first-time owner and don’t know what to expect The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Mother’s heartbreaking warning after her 4-year-old twins suffocate in toy box ‘So as they slept, all snuggled up together, they slowly ran out of oxygen within a couple of hours and passed away’
The Week · Sep 7, 2023 Lives transformed by swimming with Newfoundland dogs Paramedic Pete Lewin is transforming the lives of firefighters, police officers and soldiers suffering from PTSD by taking them swimming with his Newfoundland dogs. Those taking part in the therapy put on a dry suit and a lifejacket, and wade into the middle of a lake in Leicestershire, where they…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Country diary: Size isn’t everything in the antler contest Exford, Somerset: A striking display of red deer horns – all shed naturally – shows how intricate they are up close
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 UK vet sector under review amid worries over costs and competition The Competition and Markets Authority said less than half of all vet practices are independent after intense consolidation in recent years.
Zenger · Sep 6, 2023 This 17-Year-Old French Bulldog Could Be The World’s Oldest This breed of dogs usually live for between 10 and 12 years, but Rocco is still going strong, says owner.
The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023 Ghaziabad boy's death: Why certain rules for keeping pets is important The death of a 14-year-old has sparked anger over keeping unauthorized pets in localities. The boy was bitten by a dog a month before, but he did not say anything about this to his parents. The school student was bitten by a stray dog who was fed by one of…
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023 OPINION - Our superheated Tube would not be fit for a fish Two days ago I was awoken from my Covid sick bed by my son screaming. Turns out our goldfish, Goldflipper AKA “the boring dog”, had flipped right out of his tank onto our kitchen floor. A near-miraculous feat since the gap in the tank lid is about 3 cm by…
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 ‘The Puss in Boots Effect:’ Women use infant-directed speech when addressing dogs with larger eyes Large eye sizes in dogs induce pet-directed speech in women - here’s why people can’t help but sweet talk their pets
Motor1 · Sep 5, 2023 Watch Hungry Bear Climb Into Honda CR-V For A Snack The bear reportedly stayed in the vehicle for about five minutes.
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 Battersea dogs visit London landmarks in the cutest rescue campaign The furry friends took to the streets of London to look for their forever homes
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023 Taiwan presidential hopeful offers pets for pregnancies in push to boost birth rate Terry Gou, who entered the race last week, said the island’s demographic crisis could be solved by giving expectant parents a cat or dog