The Latest Breaking News on Pets

Station cat who brought happiness to thousands dies as tributes flood in

Paul made Liverpool South Parkway Station his second home, and was massively popular among commuters and staff

Liverpool Echo · Jan 22, 2023

Hunting with dogs has 'no place in modern Scotland' says SNP government minister

Mairi McAllan spoke out ahead of this week's final vote on legislation which aims to close loopholes in current laws on hunting practices.

Daily Record · Jan 22, 2023

Chihuahua missing for seven years reunited with owners after police found him while hunting suspect

Police found the pooch on January 18 while searching a house for a wanted man.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

Wildlife carers' romance began with a one-eyed magpie. Now their 'babies' are two tiny pygmy possums

Wildlife carers Darren Darch and Jenelle Ford have teamed up to save animals ever since a magpie first brought them together. Their latest rescue mission involves two pint-sized pygmy possums.

ABC News · Jan 22, 2023

‘To sit with him, to feel the softness of his fur’: what makes me happy now

In a series of short essays, writers consider what happiness means to them now, after the reckoning of the past few years

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2023

Animal-loving couple travel the world rent-free while looking after people's pets

In return for free accommodation around the world, Julie and Jonathan Ashworth give clients the peace of mind of knowing their furry pals are receiving the best care

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

Prison bosses hope therapy ducks can help ex-gang members go straight

Bosses at category B Dovegate jail are hoping that looking after the waterfowl while doing bird can help cons go straight. Inmates at the rural prison include many serving time for gang-related offences

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

Thousands protest in Lisbon for animal rights amid constitutional dispute

Dog owner Sandra Almeida made a long journey to the Portuguese capital Lisbon on Saturday to join thousands of people who took to the streets to give animals a voice as the constitutional court ponders if mistreating pets should be classed as a crime.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2023

Baby seal spotted ‘shuffling along road’ outside Norfolk kebab shop

The seal pup was in good health and carried on a stretcher back to the beach

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

Couple rescue pig at auction only to discover they were bidding for its meat

Animal lovers Meg and Eric Weinberger were at West Palm Beach fair in Florida, US, and fell in love with a pig so much they bid $4,700 to take it back to their animal sanctuary

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023