The Latest Breaking News on Pets

My girlfriend’s a New Zealander and so hates possums. It’s not a dealbreaker (but I’ll bring her round)

They’re poison in Aotearoa but protected in Australia – and in inner-city Sydney, I’m grateful for any encounter with wildlife

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track

The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people

The Independent UK · Mar 5

How to watch Crufts 2026: live stream the world's greatest dog show for FREE, Day 4

With highlights including Best in Show, agility showcases and tehe Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, here's how to watch Crufts 2026 online from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 5

Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer attacked dog walker on his land with hockey stick, court told

The plaintiff alleges Mr Williams broke his arm after swinging a hockey stick ‘with full force’

The Independent UK · Mar 3

This unexpected IKEA houseplant hack is a watering game changer

Forget your houseplant watering worries. This easy hack using IKEA bowls is genius.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 3

I just tried the world’s first smartphone for pets — and I can’t wait to call my dog

The PetPhone attaches to your cat or dog’s collar, providing two-way communication; that’s right, your favorite fuzzy friend can call you!

Tom’s Guide · Mar 2

The pet I’ll never forget: Harvey, the most human of cats who helped me through grief and illness

He could use door handles and steal catnip from the kitchen cupboards. And, when I became very unwell, he would pace around me like a doctor on call

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.

AAP · Mar 2

Canine carer: how guide dog school dropout Marcus came to comfort cancer patients for a living

Once assessed as ‘a sloth with a low drive to work’, the polite and affectionate black labrador enjoys a successful new career as a therapy dog

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

Why Your Pet Should Be In Your Estate Plan

Including your wishes in your will or in a pet trust can ensure proper care when you can’t provide it.

Kiplinger · Feb 28