The airline etiquette police are at it again. While debates over reclining and swapping seats on a plane are not uncommon on TikTok, a user has created a stir by putting passengers who don’t exit row by row on blast. Earlier this month, Mikayla, who posts on TikTok under @mickeyyyt, posted a now-viral video about the topic, … Read more
According to a new survey, two in three dog owners claim their dogs “could never survive in the wild” without them. The poll of 2,000 American dog owners found the average person believes their pup could only take care of themselves for a maximum of two days. A third (31%) give their dogs less than … Read more
The claws are coming out — purr. A showdown of catty neighbors is exploding to viral acclaim as an angry pet owner accuses the guy next door of being a “cat pervert” because his four-legged friend regularly wanders into the man’s yard. And virtual vultures are getting a kick out of watching the men fight like … Read more
Sun’s out, paws out — more than one in 10 pet owners put sunscreen on their pet. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 US pet owners split evenly by region, where during the summer, 15% apply sunblock to their pet. Through other small, mighty precautions, like checking the temperature of the pavement before walks … Read more
They’re one big happy — and furry — family Nearly all pet owners, 97 percent to be exact, say their pets are part of their family, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. Andmore than half — 51 percent — even consider their animals as much a part of the family as their … Read more
A tortoise has turned up two years after it went missing from its home — and the pet’s family is glad and relieved to have her back. Jemima the tortoise, age 50, managed to make a “slow getaway” from the home of Charles Waddell in May 2021, leaving the man’s eight-year-old daughter, Beatrice, devastated, the British … Read more
If you wanna be her lover, you gotta get with her furry friend. Singleton Kat Braden went viral after sharing the adorable résumé a dog-loving dude sent her in hopes of taking her — and her pooch — on a date. The suitor managed to set himself apart by tailoring his credentials to the interest … Read more
Don’t s–t where you eat … or where a dog might eat. A San Francisco dog owner issued a foul warning to other local pet parents after her pooch, Pockets, became sick from eating human waste tainted with marijuana and opioids at a city park — a stinky situation her vet said was “relatively common.” … Read more
Forget about destined star-crossed lovers — over half of Americans agree their soulmate is their pet. A poll of 2,000 US pet owners revealed that 53% believe their pet knows them better than anyone else in their life, including their best friends, family members or even their significant others. Nearly half (45%) tell all their … Read more
His birthday bash was a real thriller! Bubbles, Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee, turned 40 and celebrated with a party befitting the King of Pop’s pet. “He did get a cake — but it’s a special ape-healthy cake,” said Patti Ragan, founding director at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Fla., the “retirement home” where Bubbles … Read more
This Met Gala look landed AOC in the dog house — so it’s only fitting that a plucky pooch pays homage to it at an upcoming pet gala. Two-year-old Edna the Runt will strut her stuff in a mini version of the socialist pol’s “Tax the Rich” dress during the upcoming Griff Gala — a black-tie ‘paw’-ty … Read more
Ninety percent of pet owners want only the best for their furry companions, recognizing that pets are more than just companions. It’s no secret that pets hold a special place in their owners’ hearts, as eight in 10 said that their pets are their No. 1 source of joy, according to a survey of 2,000 … Read more
Gen Z is more likely than any other generation to invest saved money on their pet than use it to go on vacation. That’s according to a February survey of 2,000 pet owners split evenly by generation that showed only 15% of Gen Z would rather buy an expensive concert ticket or go on vacation … Read more
This deserves a-paws. Having a family dog or cat could be the key to preventing your child from developing a food allergy, new research has found. According to a Japanese study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, children exposed to these pets from an early age lowered their risk of certain food allergies by … Read more
The scary-looking pup is anything but bite-sized. The owner of an enormous Central Asian Shepherd is speaking out about caring for his colossal canine Kenzo, saying passersby often mistake the pooch for a predator. London-based Jamal Miah adopted the dog back in 2020 and he now weighs a whopping 187 pounds and stands at 6 … Read more
This man’s pet crocs his world. Jonathan Araiza has a pet crocodile that he likens to having a pet dog. Araiza, 29, shared that he finds spending quality time with the croc is “normal” — and even lets it roam freely around the house and sleep in his bed for cuddles. Gamora the crocodile — … Read more
A woman who claims she was addicted to drugs has been sentenced to 12 months for cutting up and eating her pet hamster in sick videos shared on social media. A UK judge handed down the jail term this week to Emma Parker, 39, describing the act as “abhorrent.” Footage posted to Facebook in May … Read more
A Maine deputy took it upon himself to return an elderly dog to her owner after she was found nearly frozen to death. Sagadahoc County Communications Center said it received a report of a dog lying in the road in Arrowsic last weekend. Deputy Mark Anderson responded but could not find the dog and began to search for … Read more
New pet parents should be prepared to spend more than $500 in upfront costs when bringing home a new four-legged family member – and that’s just the start of the cost of pet parenthood. A new survey of 2,000 pet owners revealed that respondents spent an average of $553 on things like adoption fees and … Read more
This seems fishy. An astonished TikToker recently discovered caring for a pet fish could tank her monthly budget. In a viral TikTok that has netted over 60,000 views, the Missouri woman, who goes by @nicr__ online, seemed at a loss for words over the fees a Kansas City landlord is charging for a little swimmer. … Read more