Woman Orders Uber Pet. Then The Driver Refuses To Let Her Golden Retriever In The Car: ‘They Should Be Fined’ "WHY ARE YOU ACCEPTING THE RIDE THEN?" Motor1 · Sep 10
76 Funny Jokes Shared By The “Spicy Dog Memes” Page That Dog Owners Might Instantly Relate To Dogs have a way of turning even the most ordinary day into something ridiculous. One strange expression or wildly unnecessary decision is often all it takes to create a moment their humans won’t forget. These memes celebrate that unmistakable mix of chaos, confidence, affection, and complete nonsense that makes dogs… Bored Panda · Sep 10
Boarding Kennels and Pet Sitters in India: Vaccination Proof and the Right Questions to Ask Why Vaccination Proof Is the Starting Point, Not a FormalityA kennel that does not ask for your dog's vaccination records before accepting the booking is telling you something important about how it runs everything else. Canine parvovirus can survive in soil and on surfaces for up to a year, and… Times Life · Sep 10
Travelling With a Pet by Indian Railways or Domestic Airline: Crate Rules and Heat Risks Explained What Indian Railways Actually PermitsIndian Railways allows pets in the brake van, the luggage car attached to the train, under its parcel booking rules. Dogs and cats are the species most commonly transported this way. The animal travels separately from the owner, in a crate, as registered luggage. You book… Times Life · Sep 10
Dog refuses to leave before a mini tornado hits Cornish village, saving owner's life A dog's unusual refusal to leave the house may have saved its owner from walking directly into the path of a violent mini tornado that tore through a Cornish village. Stephen Jeffrey had been preparing to take his cocker spaniel, Sevi, for a walk when the dog suddenly refused to… The Times of India · Sep 9
South Dakota Confirms Its First Cattle Anthrax Case of 2026 as Officials Quarantine a Meade County Herd South Dakota confirmed anthrax in a Meade County beef herd. The disease reaches people through animals and animal products, never person-to-person. Medical Daily · Sep 9
Two Dog Supplements Sold on Amazon and Chewy Are Recalled Over Salmonella That Can Also Sicken People Fi recalled two dog supplement lots over possible Salmonella. People can get sick from handling the product or pet waste. Lot numbers and next steps. Medical Daily · Sep 9
Vet Shares The Most Ridiculous Pet Names He’s Heard After Years In The Business: “Patricia? This Is Not Okay” “Brenda. Who names a cat Brenda? That's a middle-aged white woman.” Bored Panda · Sep 9
17 pigs rescued before New Zealand island’s feral population was eradicated On a remote, windswept archipelago far south of New Zealand, a small herd of pigs lived out more than two centuries as one of the world’s most isolated feral populations. Their ancestors were left on the Auckland Islands in 1807, released by sailors as a living food store for any… The Times of India · Sep 9
Genetic Research On Okunoshima Rabbits: DNA upends ‘eight school rabbits’ tale; tourism ties deepen dependence Okunoshima island carries a dual history of secret poison gas production and a thriving rabbit population. The island's current rabbits are European domestic animals, not descendants of wartime experiments. Genetic research suggests multiple introductions of rabbits over time, not a single release event. Tourism has transformed the island into a… The Times of India · Sep 9
Sentencing of man who raped women and abused animals delayed for second time Ian Hendry, 54, subjected his victims to ‘sustained’ physical and sexual abuse in Fife and Perthshire between 1987 and 2022. Evening Standard · Sep 9
Why yelling at your dog may affect more than their mood: Research suggests angry or excited voices can trigger measurable physical changes, revealing how deeply dogs process human emotion Studies indicate that the tone of human voices can significantly affect dogs' physical stability and stress levels. Both cheerful and angry sounds lead to noticeable shifts in posture among canines. Additionally, shouting may cause dogs to view their owners as intimidating. Professionals recommend maintaining calm communication and employing positive reinforcement… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Kept Man Off Dialysis For Nine Months Before A Human Kidney Became Available A genetically modified pig kidney kept a man with kidney failure off dialysis for nine months before he received a human donor kidney. Medical Daily · Sep 9
Pet Insurance in India: What Your Policy Actually Covers, What It Excludes, and When It Pays What Indian Pet Insurance Policies Actually CoverMost pet insurance policies available in India, offered by insurers including New India Assurance, Bajaj Allianz, and Future Generali, are structured around accidental injury and illness hospitalisation. The core promise is straightforward: if your dog or cat requires inpatient veterinary treatment following an accident… Times Life · Sep 9
Times Life · Sep 9 RWA Pet Bans in Indian Housing Societies: What Is Legal and What Residents' Rights Actually Cover The notice on the lift door does not make it lawA Bengaluru apartment complex posted a circular last year banning all dogs above 10 kg from common areas. Residents who ignored it received written warnings. The warnings cited "society bye-laws" as authority. Those bye-laws had no legal standing to override…
Times Life · Sep 9 Why Keeping Cats Indoors in India Is Safer: Traffic, Disease and Injury Evidence The Traffic Problem Is Worse Than You ThinkIndia does not have a reliable national database of pet road casualties, but veterinary clinic data from cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune tells a consistent story: cats presenting with traumatic injuries, fractured pelvis, internal bleeding, crushed limbs, are overwhelmingly outdoor animals hit…
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Petco tried to save customers money — but it ended up costing the company millions of dollars Petco executives also revealed what’s next for the revamped loyalty program
Evening Standard · Sep 8 London's worst areas for dog noise complaints revealed - and one of them is Barking Islington had the highest number of dog barking complaints since 2020, followed by Redbridge, then Barking and Dagenham
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 ‘She thought we just left her’: Georgia family pays to euthanize cat. 18 months later, they find out a vet took her home, and she’s still alive Annie the cat was believed to be dead for over a year before a family friend revealed what really happened.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Best Italian proverb of the day: ‘He who makes himself a sheep gets eaten by the wolf’ A life lesson on setting boundaries Best Italian Proverb of the Day: “Chi pecora si fa, il lupo se la mangia” means “He who makes himself a sheep gets eaten by the wolf.” This Italian proverb warns against excessive passivity, suggesting that those who appear unable to defend themselves may be taken advantage of. Its message…
Bored Panda · Sep 8 36 Pics Shared By ‘WeRateDogs’ That Show Pups Being Overly Dramatic About Bath Time Few things reveal a dog’s true feelings quite like bath time. Some embrace the water, while others respond with looks of betrayal, confusion, and theatrical despair that somehow make them even more adorable. Shared by WeRateDogs, these photos capture pups before, during, and after getting cleaned up, proving that soggy…
The Times of India · Sep 8 Japan installs playful signs warning drivers about cats on the road An unusual road-safety idea in Japan is turning an everyday danger into something drivers are unlikely to forget. In parts of the country, signs featuring cats warn motorists that an animal could suddenly run into the road. Some of the designs are deliberately playful, using striking cat illustrations rather than…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8 Goodbye, Colin from Accounts: how TV’s loveliest comedy stuck the landing For a show that started with a screech of car brakes and a wounded dog, Brammall and Dyer steer the finale home as if rolling comfortably down a familiar road
Times Life · Sep 8 Litter Training Your Cat in an Indian Apartment: Box Count, Substrate and Refusal Fixes The N+1 Rule, and Why One Box Always FailsVeterinary behaviourists recommend one litter box per cat, plus one extra. This is called the N+1 rule, and it exists because cats are hardwired to treat elimination sites as territorial resources. A 2019 review in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery…
Times Life · Sep 8 Separation Anxiety in Dogs: How Vets Tell It Apart From Boredom and Why Punishment Makes It Worse The Chewed Sofa Is Not the ProblemMost dog owners discover the damage after the fact: a torn cushion, scratched door frame, or puddle on the floor. The instinct is to correct the dog. The problem is that correction assumes the dog made a choice, and with separation anxiety, choice is…