The Latest Breaking News on Pets

New Zealand feral cat hunting competition for children prompts backlash

Animal rights organisations are concerned pets could be killed during event and animals could suffer ‘prolonged’ deaths

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Rat ambassadors try to counter bad press amid NYC's rat war

As an ambassador for rats, it’s never easy to win over the public

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Jockey Club's open letter thanks people of Liverpool after Grand National

Regional director of Aintree Racecourse expressed gratitude to the city for the way people pulled together on the day of the big race

Liverpool Echo · Apr 18, 2023

Grand National protestors promise "summer of action" at a host of sporting events

Animal rights activists delayed the start of the Grand National race at Aintree on Saturday, with Merseyside Police eventually making 118 arrests amid ugly scenes

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Security stepped up amid fears activists will disrupt Derby and Royal Ascot

Security at the Derby and Royal Ascot will be stepped up amid fears that animal rights activists will strike again after disrupting the Grand National, the Guardian understands

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

Dog tied to railings and abandoned twice in a day in Dublin city centre

My Lovely Horse Rescue is calling for the establishment of a Garda Animal Welfare Unit to ensure there are fines and prosecutions for people mistreating animals.

Dublin Live · Apr 17, 2023

Hunters in Lebanon use automatic rifles to gun down dozens of rare birds ‘for fun’

People hunting for sport in northern Lebanon used automatic rifles to massacre dozens of rare wild birds traveling through the region on their migration route to Europe. Lebanese animal rights activists have denounced the cruelty of these hunters who slaughter these protected species with total impunity “for fun".

France 24 · Apr 17, 2023

Dog owners issued urgent warning over garden plants that are actually poisonous

As spring flowers continue to bloom there are actually certain plants that dog owners need to be aware of to avoid their furry friend becoming unwell.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

Trainer says "we are all completely devastated" following horse's death in Grand National

Sandy Thomson's runner Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence in Saturday's Grand National

Irish Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Trainer of Grand National horse who died blames 'ignorant' protesters who delayed race

Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence during the Grand National at Aintree

Wales Online · Apr 17, 2023