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More charges for pet owner after dog found dead in car

A man faces additional charges over the death of his dog after initially claiming the pet was taken in a stolen car, sparking a desperate search.

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One In Seven Pet Owners Can't Afford Basic Care — Inside The Growing 'Pet Poverty' Crisis

Pets are family, but many Americans are struggling to take care of their fur babies. A MetLife Pet Insurance report shows that one in seven pet owners can't afford basic pet care while also covering their own essential needs. Gen X and Gen Z pet owners were the most likely…

Benzinga

Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists

Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency

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“Dark Humor Gone Wrong”: ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Issues Groveling Apology Over Racist Comment

“It was more than a bad joke, it was racist.”

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Country diary: A broken leg and singing crossbills – am I having a strange dream?

Inkpen, Berkshire: Drifting in and out of sleep on the woodland floor, I’m in searing pain, but far from alone

The Guardian - UK

‘Iconic swamp king’: San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator dies aged 30

Claude, the de facto mascot for a local museum, was the subject of a children’s book and regularly received fan mail

The Guardian - US

The National Zoo announces death of famed sloth: ‘We miss her dearly’

Athena, the Linnaeus's two-toed sloth at the National Zoo, died overnight on November 13 after rapidly losing weight

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Ozempets: will weight-loss jabs for cats and dogs make them miserable?

The era of plump, cuddly pets may soon be over, as overweight animals are being prescribed a version of Ozempic. What will this do to their love for food?

The Guardian - UK

‘A doll to me and a trumptet to Jimmie’: six-year-old girl’s letter to Santa in 1883

Janet’s wishlist, which ran in Leeds Mercury, and letter from Hampshire girl in 1898 unearthed in newspaper archives

The Guardian - UK

Toto carrying the rings at Albanese’s wedding is nothing new, as more pets join couples saying ‘I do’

The Australian prime minister and Jodie Haydon’s cavoodle had a critical role to play as ring-bearer, while more brides and grooms bring a pet to their big day

The Guardian - AU

Five children and three dogs found living in trash filled car alongside drug paraphernalia

Meth and fentanyl were inside the vehicle with the children and pets, police said

The Independent UK

Surging exotic pet trade sparks calls for tighter crackdown

Social media influencers, who have made owning exotic pets cool, are also contributing to the problem

The Independent UK

This Royal Dog Just Stole the Show in Relatable Family Christmas Video

Everyone has been there.

Marie Claire

A motorist tried to save a wild raccoon by driving it to hospital – but ended up bitten and facing a rabies scare

Rabies, if left untreated, is almost always fatal

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Runaway reindeer sparks huge emergency operation to 'save Christmas'

The Royal Marines, armed police officers and lifeboat crews were among those who helped catch the missing animal

Evening Standard

Deck the paws: Dozens of dogs don Christmas jumpers for parade

The event on Saturday raised money for two rescue dog charities.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: abandoned dogs seek loving homes in a heartwarming festive special

Luna the labradoodle and Chico the bulldog need new owners for life, not just for Christmas. Plus: trippy tea sparks upset in Return to Paradise. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Cuddling capybaras and ogling otters: the problem with animal cafes in Asia

A boom in places offering petting sessions is linked to a rise in the illegal movement of exotic and endangered species, say experts

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The Independent UK

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn't going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap

The Guardian - UK

Pets at Home boss says ‘urgent and necessary’ action needed as profits dive

Interim chair of group, which is still looking for a CEO, says chain must ‘return to our retailing roots’

The Guardian - UK

Why do we find our pets so cute? Bold, bin-raiding raccoons may have a surprising answer

Known for their urban scavenging antics, raccoons are becoming more domesticated – so how they look will gradually change, says science writer Helen Pilcher

The Independent UK

Parents face murder rap after 2-year-old daughter is mauled to death by starved pet: ‘My daughter got ate by the pit’

The girl was attacked by the same dog on Nov. 6, but neither the dog nor the child was removed from the home by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services

Evening Standard

Freddy Brazier ‘splits from pregnant girlfriend’ hours after reports father Jeff is single again

The 21-year-old model and influencer is said to have told friends that the pair have gone their separate ways

The Independent UK

Dogs’ emotions are closer to humans than we thought, study finds

Researchers found a gene linked to mood swings in humans in dogs that are terrified of loud noises

The Independent UK

Looking for an alternative Thanksgiving? Try 'adopting' a turkey

An increasing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country have started promoting an alternative version of Thanksgiving

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