The Latest Breaking News on Pets

Man convicted after XL bully savaged pensioner in fatal attack

John McColl, 84, died a month after he was attacked by the dog in Warrington, Cheshire, last February.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Man who owned XL bully dog that fatally mauled woman jailed for 10 years

The animals fatally attacked Esther Martin, 68, on February 3 2024, two days after a ban on the breed came into force.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Shock as wild wolf attacks woman in busy shopping area in Germany city

Experts believe that animal is a young wolf searching for a territory

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress

Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

Tom’s Guide · Mar 30

The pet I’ll never forget: Merlin the therapy sheep

When Merlin came to live with me, his only job was to clear the weeds from my fields. But his calm, affectionate nature has made him a vital part of my therapy practice

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

How runaway kangaroo was found three days after Wisconsin petting zoo escape

The 16-month-old marsupial spent three days on the lam after jumping an eight-foot fence to escape his petting zoo in Wisconsin

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Twitch streamer MEOWDALYN goes viral for identifying as a dog and living the lifestyle

Viral Twitch streamer MEOWDALYN has gained significant online attention for her unusual content, where she identifies and lives as a dog. Her "handlers" care for her, and she engages in dog-like behaviors, including sometimes going to the bathroom outside. This unique lifestyle has sparked widespread debate and curiosity among viewers.

The Times of India · Mar 29

The GOAT tower: Why Illinois farmers built this 31-foot tower just for goats

A unique 31-foot brick tower in Windsor, Illinois, built for goats, has gained online attention. Farmers David and Marcia Johnson created the 'Tower of Baa-Goat' to allow their animals to express natural climbing instincts. This structure, originally conceived in the late 1990s, serves as a practical enrichment for the goats…

The Times of India · Mar 28

‘It feels like they’re pulling figures out of the sky’: UK pet owners welcome crackdown on vet fees

Competition watchdog will launch cost comparison website and has ordered vets to cap written prescription prices

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28

‘It was bonkers’: Samba the runaway capybara inspires a wild rodent hunt

Members of the UK public join the search after specialist dog units and thermal drones have yet to locate her

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28