The Latest Breaking News on Pets

I’ve never forgotten the advice of a 100-year-old cowgirl: ‘Always check your own girth strap’

In theory it’s advice about riding horses safely, but advice dispensed via Gabrielle Chan’s husband is a lesson in personal responsibility too

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

Australian Veterinary Association strengthens policy against the use of whips on horses

The updated policy states that whips ‘must not be used to influence the result of a competitive event’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

In Norway, sled dogs train and play in warming Arctic

Out of the dark, frozen vastness in this Arctic valley, a chorus of barks and howls trumpeted the return of Green Dog's oldest puppies from a dogsledding training run through the polar night on Tuesday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Footballer mauled to death by pet Pitbull dogs at home

Philemon Mulala who played for the Zambian national team and the Mufulira Wanderersas was pronounced dead on January 7.

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

Coyotes master fitting into South Florida’s urban sprawl. But what’s on their menu?

John Ciccarelli and his buddy Ernest Slavis were out for an innocent Christmas Eve of Catholic Mass followed by some gambling.

Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023

Owner laughs as dog scared of everything struggles to eat bean because of crunch

Monty, who was expelled from the racing world when he wouldn't chase hares, also has a problem with broccoli

Wales Online · Jan 11, 2023

Giant rabbit so pampered she has own bedroom, £150 bed and automatic blinds

In addition to high-class sleeping quarters, the rabbits have their own air conditioning systems to keep them cool, automated blinds to keep them shaded from the sun and the radio on all day

Wales Online · Jan 11, 2023

Scottish family's shock as 4ft snake found in kitchen sink

A Musselburgh man and his daughter met an unexpected visitor when they popped into his late aunt's flat in to pick up the mail.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2023

'We're just trying to survive': Growing pains and a daunting winter at Alaska's only potbelly pig rescue

WASILLA, Alaska — It's a frigid late November day in this city, but inside Sheila Pontier's garage at Alaska's only potbelly pig rescue, 13 pigs slumber, warm and dry.

Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023

Edinburgh woman 'spits out' pet treats after sampling her dog's favourite snacks

Diaine shocked followers online after trying some of her pet Chihuahua's favourite snacks. One of the biscuits, which was salmon and duck flavoured, were so bad she had to spit them out

Edinburgh Live · Jan 11, 2023