This woman’s quest for viral purrfection has been pawsitively agonizing. Jolene Dawson, a wildly aspirational trendsetter on TikTok, spent approximately $8,000 (AUD $12,000) to make herself look as much like a cat as a human can, turning to “experimental” procedures to flare her nostrils and accentuate her cheekbones much like that of a feline. But … Read more
This TikTok trend is not the cat’s meow. A veterinary nurse is sounding the alarm on a viral — and allegedly dangerous — social media craze that has pet owners spinning their cats, dogs and even rabbits around by their front legs for laughs and likes. Jade, a registered veterinary nurse and popular TikTokker appropriately … Read more
They’re putting the “man” in man’s best friend. People often refer to pets as family, and now they can look the human part thanks to artificial intelligence. Dog owners are transforming their beloved fur friends into people with the power of ChatGPT in the latest AI makeover trend sweeping TikTok and Instagram. “I asked ChatGPT … Read more
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A pup was recently saved after she fell more than 100 feet into a canyon in Colorado National Monument in western Colorado. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said the pup and her owner were on a trip to visit the monument when they decided to pull over and get a closer … Read more
Being single is ruff. But if you’re one of the many single Americans who own a pet, you’re in luck — science says the road to happiness is paved in paw prints. Researchers analyzed the data of 2,500 British households and found that the psychological benefits of having a furry companion are on par with … Read more
She’s on the prowl. Queens comedian MichellaDonna, nee Michelle Reiss, has become a TikTok sensation profiling NYC’s best bodega felines for her viral show Shop Cats. On Tuesday, the 26-year-old Ridgewood native visited Midtown’s 24-hour bodega, Port Authority Food & Deli, to spotlight Oreo, a 5-year-old black and white kitty with piercing green eyes. “Shop … Read more
New Yorkers aren’t kitten around. New York City has been ranked No. 1 in World’s Best Cat Litter’s first-ever “Top 20 Cat Kingdoms” list, spotlighting the cities across the country that spend the most money on cat litter. According to the data, New York spent over $96 million on cat litter over the course of … Read more
WARNING: Distressing images A woman has been filmed swinging a dead kitten by its tail before throwing its body into a harbor. The distressing incident took place at Port Lincoln wharf in South Australia on Tuesday. The woman, 21, carries the three-month old cat by its tail as she walks across a road before tossing … Read more
Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/”best by” date of 11.15.2026, as these products have “the potential to contain H5N1, also known as bird flu,” according to the … Read more
It appears the tall tale that all cats have nine lives may be true for a California Maine coon named Aggie. The beloved feline was feared dead for two months after the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles left her family’s home in ashes. But her owner, 82-year-old Katherine Kiefer, held out some hope. Katherine Kiefer … Read more
People with pets often credit their furbabies with providing a massive boost to their mental health. Around 69% of pet owners say they help them reduce stress and anxiety, 69% believe they provide unconditional love, and 66% view them as a calming presence in their lives, according to a 2023 report by the American Psychiatric … Read more
Maybe that was a true reflection of reality. Our dogs regularly romped through Prospect Park in Brooklyn, swapped germs with playmates and scarfed down rogue chicken bones, while our cats lived cosseted, indoor lives. Now I suspect that we may have missed signs of illness in our cats. I had worried that we were overreacting … Read more
A woman who heard strange sounds behind her wall was tab-bergasted after discovering that there was a cat trapped behind her wall. She detailed the barricaded gerbil-chaser’s rescue in a TikTok video with over 6.6 million views. The claws-strophobic clip showed homeowner Lacy Day and several men cutting away a square panel of plasterboard to … Read more
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March. The virus has been … Read more
Would you prefer to lose your hair or lose your pet? A doctor is sounding the alarm over the dangers of the topical version of hair-loss medication minoxidil, saying residue on your hands could prove deadly to your dog or cat. Dr Joe Whittington, who boasts more than 2 million followers on TikTok, made a video PSA … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 60 years lost her husband 13 years ago. She has one son, who is successful and busy with his young family. They try to include her in various family gatherings, but she always has an excuse as to why she can’t attend — she doesn’t drive at night, doesn’t … Read more
Move over Rockefeller Center with its towering Norwegian spruce. One of the most poignant seasonal displays is a humble 18-foot tree hidden in Central Park. Every holiday season for nearly the past 40 years, a Hinoki false cypress in the depths of the park comes alive. It’s decorated with hundreds of ornaments memorializing beloved pets … Read more
These pet names sure are cheesey. Dog-walking company Rover released its 12th annual Top Pet Names Report, revealing some of the unique names bestowed on dog and cats accross America this year by their — apparently hungry — owners. The No. 1 most male popular dog name in 2024 is Charlie, holding the top spot … Read more
They’re multiplying. Twenty-four years after Dolly the sheep — the first mammal to ever be successfully cloned from an adult cell — was born in Scotland, business is booming for pet cloning in the United States. “Cloning is growing as fast as we can effectively manage the growth,’’ said Blake Russell, the president of ViaGen. … Read more
They thought she was cute kitty — until her claws came out. A German animal shelter got an unpleasant surprise when staffers discovered a seemingly abandoned kitten was actually an aggressive European wildcat. A good Samaritan found the tiny creature on the road and after taking it home, realized it was feisty and refused to … Read more