Country diary: Spot the young hare – they know how to make it hard Eyam Moor, Derbyshire: I go in search of a leveret, which is a tricky business. For them, subterfuge is key to survival The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis A dog that apparently ingested cannabis while hiking Britain's tallest peak was rescued The Independent UK · Jul 13
More Than Half of New York City's Free-Roaming Cats Carry Parasites That Can Spread to People, Study Finds A new PLOS One study found 57.5% of NYC's free-roaming cats carry zoonotic parasites, including Toxocara and Toxoplasma. Here is what parents, cat owners, and pregnant residents need to know. Medical Daily · Jul 13
Sam Neill’s final interview: ‘I’d like to think that, in life, I’m a goodie’ The actor, who has died aged 78, recently answered Guardian readers’ questions about missing out on James Bond, the true terrors of Jurassic Park and why he called his prize cow Helena Bonham Carter The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
The pet I’ll never forget: Daisy the border collie, who swapped farm life for yoga and modelling The breed is supposed to be hard-working and hyperactive. This one would rather put her paws up or strike a pose for some adoring human The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Best Mexican proverb of the day: "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." A timeless lesson on gratitude and appreciation Best Mexican Proverb of the Day: The Mexican proverb "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth" teaches gratitude. It encourages accepting gifts and opportunities with appreciation, not flaws. This timeless lesson fosters stronger relationships and a positive outlook. Practicing gratitude builds trust and encourages further generosity. The saying remains… The Economic Times · Jul 13
Psychology says people who have multiple pets are not trying to replace human relationships, they may have a stronger caregiving instinct Psychology suggests that people who have multiple pets aren't necessarily lonely or avoiding human relationships. Every pet owner has a unique story, and the decision to welcome multiple animals into a home is shaped by personality, opportunity, resources, and life experience. The Economic Times · Jul 12
Labrador rescued after ‘eating discarded cannabis’ on Ben Nevis hike Owner Christina Bluhme feared the worst after Tokyo began to lose consciousness while climbing the UK’s tallest mountain The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Guide dog owners face everyday ignorance Letters: Too many people with assistance dogs are routinely denied access to businesses and services, writes Eleanor Briggs The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Labrador rescued on Ben Nevis after 'ingesting cannabis' on hiking trail A BLACK labrador named Tokyo has made a full recovery after being stretchered off of Ben Nevis by mountain rescue last week. The National (Scotland) · Jul 12
Harry guards ‘crown jewels’ during goat yoga session at children’s charity day The duke joined in the fun at Scotty’s Little Soldiers summer festival in Warwickshire in his final public appearance in the UK. Evening Standard · Jul 11
The 1949 Chinese Revolution nearly erased the Shih Tzu from China, and today every pedigree dog traces back to just 13 exported ancestors The Shih Tzu breed was on the brink of extinction in China after the 1949 Communist Revolution. A select group of thirteen dogs was exported to England and Scandinavia, serving as the genetic foundation for modern Shih Tzus. These dogs, mixed with Pekingese lineage, revitalized the breed's heritage, leading to… The Times of India · Jul 11
Skunk in your backyard? Experts share the signs to look out for The good, the bad and the stinky! How to tell if you’ve got skunks in your backyard. Tom’s Guide · Jul 11
Dog Breeds That Actually Thrive in India's Heat and Humidity: What the Climate Really Demands The one biological fact that changes every recommendationDogs do not sweat through their skin. Sweat glands in dogs are located almost exclusively in their paw pads, a surface area so small it contributes negligibly to cooling. The primary mechanism is panting: rapid, shallow breathing that evaporates moisture from the tongue,… Times Life · Jul 11
Times Life · Jul 11 From Newfoundland Fishing Boats to Indian Homes: Why the Labrador Retriever Is the World's Most Popular Dog Breed The Dog That Started on a Fishing BoatThe Labrador retriever's earliest ancestor was not bred to sit in a living room. The St. John's Water Dog, a working breed from the island of Newfoundland in what is now Canada, spent its days hauling fish-laden nets from the North Atlantic alongside…
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Georgia animal control worker accused of burning puppies alive in an incinerator Deputies arrested a suspect within roughly six hours of receiving a tip about the facility
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Judi Dench reveals she squeezed dead rat through neighbour’s door as a child The 91-year-old actress told the ‘terrible’ story on the BBC’s This Natural Life podcast.
We Got This Covered · Jul 10 ‘You are an angel’: Woman comes to friend’s rescue after her ex-boyfriend allegedly posted their dog for sale, ‘I went and got her back’ TikTok praised the woman for supposedly being a true friend to humans and dogs alike.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10 Fox cub rescued in Glasgow after nearly two days with head trapped in bottle A FOX cub which spent nearly two days with its head trapped in a plastic bottle, suffering injuries that could have proved life-threatening, has…
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Fox cub rescued after almost two days with head trapped in bottle Wildlife experts are urging people to dispose of litter responsibly to avoid putting creatures at risk.
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs in a step to promote a pet-friendly society Hong Kong has relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing dogs in over 900 approved restaurants
Times Life · Jul 10 Why Persian Cats Became the World's Most Desired Breed and What Owning One Actually Demands Where the Breed Actually Came FromThe Persian cat did not originate in Persia the way the history books like to suggest. The longhair cats that arrived in Europe in the 1600s, brought by Italian nobleman Pietro della Valle from what is now Iran, were bred so aggressively with local European…
International Business Times · Jul 9 The Responsibility of A Pet: Inside Pup O'Clock's Emerging Model for Dog Ownership During the early months of the pandemic, global interest in pet adoption surged as households sought stability amid disruption.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Dogged by an acute appreciation of time Brief letters: Canine chronometry | A GP’s memory tested | Name check | Welsh language | Words for feeling the heat
Bored Panda · Jul 9 81 Stereotypically White Phrases That Crack People Up Every Time Some say white people can't dance and that's debatable. But they sure do know how to spit a good phrase. The arsenal is filled with gems like, "For Pete's sake," "I've had it up to HERE" and, "You're cruising for a bruising." But be warned: take it too far and…