The Latest Breaking News on Pets

Chihuahua mauled to death by greyhound after being ripped from horrified owner's arms

Five-year-old toy breed Pixie died when she was attacked by the dog on Croy Shore Beach, near Ayr, in Scotland during a walk with her devastated owner.

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

What makes me happy now: my very old dog

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow author Gabrielle Zevin on the exquisite beauty – and pain – of loving an ageing pet

The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2023

Zebra rips pet owner's arm off as he screams before being shot dead by police

The pet zebra was put down by police after the bloody attack in Ohio, US. Victim 72-year-old Ronald Clifton told the dispatcher: 'I think he tore my arm off…send a chopper'

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Raging dad leaves angry note in daughter’s lunchbox after teacher slams food choice

A dad became enraged after discovering staff at his daughters school were commenting on the contents of her packed lunch, and decided to pack a blunt note in her bag.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator and ex-polo captain both convicted and fined following 2018 polo pony deaths

After more than half a decade, a Tasmanian ferry operator and a former Australian polo captain have been ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines in relation to the deaths of 16 polo ponies.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2023

Cat owners face £500 fine if they don't microchip their pet by deadline as new law comes into force

The rules will come into effect from next year and aim to help reunite lost or stolen cats with their owners more easily

Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023

Country diary: Purest owl pellet of the highest quality

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: There’s a simple joy to be found in collecting, sharing and dissecting pellets. So I’m building up a stash

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Chihuahua mauled to death by greyhound on Scots beach after being ripped out horrified owner's arms

Pixie died after being attacked by the dog - which was off the lead - on Croy Shore Beach, near Ayr.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Mum wants dog owners to start 'flicking' their animal's poo

Carina Evans's 'Flick a Poo' campaign encourages dog walkers to consider the impact of using a plastic bag to pick up their furry friend's faeces

Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023

Woman told to leave court after breastfeeding protest

A woman has been asked to leave the County Court after trying to stage a breastfeeding protest after a judge last week asked a breastfeeding mother to go.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023