Animal rescuers severely injured in Russian drone attack while saving dogs in Ukraine Volunteers travel to some of the frontline’s most dangerous areas to evacuate stranded animals The Independent UK · Sep 14
A Toddler Caught a Goat Virus on His Scalp, and the Explanation Comes Down to His Height A 3-year-old turned up with a fever and a scalp blister. The answer was a livestock virus, and the location was the biggest clue. Medical Daily · Sep 14
FDA Authorizes the First Screwworm Prevention Option for Dogs and Cats as Texas Detections Keep Growing FDA authorized Capstar and generic nitenpyram to prevent screwworm in dogs and cats, a first. What pet owners in affected areas should know. Medical Daily · Sep 14
The pet I’ll never forget: Polly, the golden retriever who saved my husband’s life We got her as a puppy and she became particularly close to Adam – a blessing when he went into cardiac arrest in the middle of the night The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
48 Of The Funniest Cat Memes Shared By This Page That Are Impossible Not To Laugh At Cats have a strange way of making themselves part of every situation, whether anyone invited them or not. A perfectly good bed can be ignored in favor of a box, an empty shelf can become a private residence, and a closed bathroom door can apparently turn into a matter of… Bored Panda · Sep 14
7th grader writes goal of becoming a world record holder, achieves it months later by catching giant fish Arizona student Madilyn Davis completed an unusual pair of summer goals she had written down in sixth grade: petting a capybara and becoming a world record holder. After checking off the first goal at a petting zoo, Madilyn caught a giant muskie while fishing with her father in Wisconsin. The… The Economic Times · Sep 14
North Carolina Urges Rabies Treatment for 213 People Exposed to Infected Goats at a Mobile Petting Zoo North Carolina recommended rabies treatment for 213 people exposed to infected goats, as the CDC reports a 17% rise in rabies inquiries nationally. Medical Daily · Sep 14
Your Dog Cannot Fast: Why the Fasting Kitchen Should Never Change Their Diet or Feeding Schedule The dog does not know it is EkadashiDogs are obligate opportunists. They eat what is placed in front of them, and their digestive system has no mechanism to flag that sabudana khichdi or singhara atta roti is nutritionally mismatched for their biology. A dog's gut is designed to process animal… Times Life · Sep 14
Prince Harry Called Out Over Meghan's Rare Video of Kids After Saying Media Attention Traumatised Him Meghan Markle's Instagram clips showing Archie and Lilibet in Britain have prompted Kinsey Schofield to question whether the Sussexes' public posts are consistent with Harry's criticism of media intrusion. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
White Coats Traced To Single Mutation: TYR change gives Asinara donkeys albinism; mirrors rare human disease The donkeys native to Asinara Island exhibit a remarkable white coat, a result of a unique genetic mutation. This rare trait has endured since the displacement of islanders in 1885. Researchers have pinpointed the specific gene mutation that leads to their albinism, which resembles a rare human disorder affecting melanin… The Times of India · Sep 13
Your instant mood fix soundtrack Let’s harmonize on the wondrous power of the “non-lexical vocable” Salon · Sep 13
Oklahoma Parents Face Murder Charges Following the Suspected Dog Mauling Death of Their Toddler Locklynn McGuire, 2, died after an alleged pit bull attack in her Oklahoma bedroom. Her parents face murder and animal cruelty charges over the circumstances. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
TNR in Indian Neighbourhoods: How Trap, Neuter and Return Actually Shrinks Stray Cat Colony Numbers Why removing cats from a colony does not reduce the colonyA stray cat removed from a territory leaves a resource vacuum. Other cats move in within days, sometimes from adjacent streets, sometimes from the same litter born weeks earlier. This is called the vacuum effect, and it is the reason… Times Life · Sep 13
Feeding Street Dogs in Your Housing Society: What Courts and Animal Welfare Rules Actually Say in India The Law That Most RWAs Pretend Does Not ExistThe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, is the foundational statute. Section 11 of the Act makes it a punishable offence to beat, kick, torture, or cause unnecessary pain to any animal, including a street dog on your society's premises. The… Times Life · Sep 13
The Independent UK · Sep 12 What happens if your dog bites someone? Insurance experts explain ‘All dogs – even well-trained, gentle dogs – can bite when provoked, especially when eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies’ insurance experts warn
We Got This Covered · Sep 12 Dallas woman uses a fork to lift ‘a lizard’ toward the rim of her Panda Express drink, then says she’s ‘never eating a panda again’ Definitely not on the menu
Times Life · Sep 12 India's ABC Programme Promises to Control Stray Dog Populations, Here Is Where Sterilisation Fails What the ABC Programme Actually MandatesThe Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, first notified in 2001 and significantly revised in 2023, require every municipal body in India to sterilise and vaccinate free-roaming dogs, return them to their original location, and maintain ward-level records. The programme does not permit culling, the Supreme…
Times Life · Sep 12 Why Hamsters Rarely Work as a First Pet for Children: The Nocturnal Solitary Reality A Creature Built for the Wrong HoursSyrian hamsters, the breed most commonly sold in Indian pet shops, are obligate nocturnal animals. Their peak activity window runs from roughly 9 pm to 4 am. During the day, when a child wants to play, the hamster is in deep sleep. Waking a…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 Mossy catwalks, mycelial designs and Monty Don: the growth of gardener style Aspirational clobber, hot horticulturists and a TikTok content rise suggest gardening has never been cooler
Bored Panda · Sep 11 ‘Tattoodo’: 60 Touching Pet Tattoos For Anyone Who Loves Cats And Dogs 'Tattoodo' is dedicated to sharing creative tattoo designs from artists around the world, and while browsing the page, we came across a lovely collection inspired by cats and dogs. Some are incredibly detailed portraits, while others take a more creative approach, with pets peeking through the skin, appearing in Polaroid-style…
We Got This Covered · Sep 11 Multiple cats shot with darts outside a Tennessee gas station – now the rescue mission is a criminal investigation The one seriously injured kitten remained surprisingly affectionate.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Doggy caviar, roasts and cocktails: How dogs became Britain’s new fine diners LET’S UNPACK THAT: From Sunday lunch to swanky birthday dinners, Britain’s restaurants are rolling out the red carpet for its canine customers. Hannah Twiggs asks when dogs stopped being merely welcome – and started becoming diners in their own right
The Guardian - US · Sep 11 Texas reports first equine infection of New World screwworm on ranch horse The flesh-eating parasite had been largely eradicated, but now authorities are racing to contain an outbreak
Bored Panda · Sep 10 92 Funny Photos Of Animals Stuck In The Most Random Places Waiting Helplessly For Assistance Animals may be surprisingly clever, but curiosity can still land them in some very awkward places. One questionable decision later, they’re wedged somewhere they definitely shouldn’t be and waiting for a human to come to the rescue. Luckily, help is often nearby when they get themselves into trouble. Of course,…
Medical Daily · Sep 10 A Rat in His Toilet Bit His Fingers and Gave Him a Disease That Normally Spreads Through Urine A Montreal man bitten by a rat in his toilet developed organ failure. The bacteria that nearly killed him spread through urine, not saliva.