Pets at Home hoping for boost under new boss despite consumer pressure Former Waitrose boss James Bailey took the reins in a bid to drive a turnaround in performance. The Independent UK · May 22
Stowaway fox Basil survives brush with heartworm to clear quarantine in US The male red fox was found on a a car transporter ship which travelled from Southampton to New York, and is now at Bronx Zoo. Evening Standard · May 22
The 7 smart home devices I'm using to keep my house safe and secure this summer — and most cost less than $100 If you're planning to take a trip this summer, add these smart home devices to your checklist so you can keep tabs on your house while you're away. Tom’s Guide · May 22
Escape of big cat belonging to Germany’s ‘Tiger Queen’ shatters peace of small town Gardeners tending to allotments were terrified to see animal roaming wild after mauling one of its keepers – but critics have long been concerned The Guardian - UK · May 22
Clover, Pippa, and Gatsby: 1000 days waiting for adoption The trio of horses were rescued from abusive owners in 2023. Newcastle Herald · May 21
Albino Buffalo Dubbed Donald Trump Lookalike Becomes Viral Sensation Days Before Scheduled Sacrifice A four-year-old albino buffalo in Bangladesh has gained viral fame for its resemblance to Donald Trump, drawing crowds and online attention ahead of its sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. International Business Times UK · May 21
Queen Elizabeth Gave Staff One “Precise” Demand That’s Very Andrew-Coded "All we can say is The Queen was very particular," a curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse said. Marie Claire · May 21
Late Queen’s ‘Haddington’ teddy on display as part of Holyroodhouse tour Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at the palace in Edinburgh have opened to the public for the first time. Evening Standard · May 21
Toxic chemicals in pet flea treatments harming wildlife, UK study warns Flea treatment chemicals fipronil and imidacloprid also implicated in lower cognitive scores in children with autism The Guardian - UK · May 21
Four dogs stolen every day across UK last year, police figures suggest Breeds such as French bulldogs, Staffordshire bull terriers and dachshunds are most at risk, analysis of police data by Direct Line found. Evening Standard · May 20
Aardvark calf born at Chester zoo is ‘doing brilliantly’ after bottle-feeding Births of the mammals extremely rare in captivity, say keepers, with ‘Womble’ only the second calf born at Chester The Guardian - UK · May 20
American Kennel Club and New Zealand Kennel Club Announce Mutual Cooperation Agreement NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement.This partnership strengthens… AAP · May 20
Nationwide casting call for four-legged koala protector The search is on for a ball-obsessed rescue dog to help save endangered koalas from fires and floods, after a beloved veteran retired. AAP · May 20
Country diary: The mayhem and mystery of inland gulls Frome, Somerset: Thirty miles from shore, they drift up the hill, dominate the church and fill the sky. But they still carry the whiff of salty air The Guardian - UK · May 20
Marie Claire · May 19 Prince William and Princess Kate’s Family Dog Is “Having A Moment”—But He’s “Not The Right Breed” For Everyone "Has anyone taken Otto out?”
Evening Standard · May 19 Queen meets therapy dog on visit to school in Northern Ireland Fane Street Primary School has children representing 45 different countries.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Americans Detained in Japan After Entering Enclosure of Internet-Famous Baby Monkey 'Punch' Two American men were arrested in Japan after trespassing into a monkey enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo, home to the viral sensation Punch.
The Guardian - AU · May 19 A noble cat’s move down the street made me wonder: what makes a place a home? After years living out of not much more than a suitcase between Auckland, Boston, Spain and London, our small family unit of three is now in Sydney
Woman & Home · May 19 Kate Garraway's Chelsea Flower Show trainers have a genius 'secret' detail and it took her floral suit to new heights The Good Morning Britain host relies on this trainer style that she discovered after wearing heels so much in her 40s
The Times of India · May 19 $200 million kitty: Meet Choupette, the world's richest cat, whose lifestyle would make Cleopatra envious But even the lower reported number is staggering. If one uses the $1.5 million figure and compares it with the median net worth of an American family, about $192,900 in the most recent Federal Reserve survey, Choupette’s supposed care arrangement works out to roughly 7.8 times that figure. Round it…
The Independent UK · May 19 This new oral spray may neutralise your dog’s stinky breath Molasses-derived mouth spray found to reduce levels of odour-causing bacteria in dogs’ mouth
The Independent UK · May 19 Farmer stunned as live frog found inside supermarket salad bag The supermarket giant has launched an investigation into the bizarre discovery
The Guardian - UK · May 19 ‘She compared her dachshund to my newborn baby’: should you be able to take your dog everywhere? They’re in restaurants, offices and supermarkets – there’s even a petition to let them on flights to the UK. But not everyone is happy about the growing number of dogs in public places
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Equus review – desire and desperation in Peter Shaffer’s tale of sex, gods and horses Lindsay Posner’s precise revival flies highest in its most intense moments of beastliness as a psychiatrist sets about ridding a teenage boy of his demons
International Business Times UK · May 18 Trump Endangers Wild Animals by Authorising Lethal Cyanide Bombs Across Millions of Acres of Public Land The Trump administration has reinstated lethal cyanide devices on US public lands, sparking alarm among wildlife advocates and safety groups due to their indiscriminate nature and past incidents.