It was an un-fur-gettable journey. Three dogs from Texas got to fly in style as their humans embarked on a $100,000 trip around the world in a private jet. Melanie Demi, 26, and husband Albert, 27, had always dreamed of traveling with their three dogs — a two-year-old Great Dane, a 15-year-old Golden Retriever and … Read more
Is your pet a bigger sports fan than you? A new survey suggests that, yes, they probably are. A poll of 2,000 American pet parents found that four in five claimed their pets to be bigger sports fans than them, out of the 68% who identified as sports fans themselves. That’s probably because we’re bringing … Read more
This is a different kettle of fish. A pet fish did some online shopping and shared its owner’s credit card information while playing a video game, according to reports. Japanese YouTuber Mutekimaru, aka Maurice, runs a channel that features his Siamese fighting fish, or betta, playing Pokémon video games on a Nintendo Switch gaming console. A malfunction … Read more
Decisions, decisions … Picking a name for a household pet can be a challenge. If you have a new dog, however, you’re in luck. The American Kennel Club (AKC), based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has released its list of the most popular male and female dog names in 2022. Over 38% of American households own a dog, according to … Read more
He’s hogging all the space in her bed. A California influencer has started sleeping with her pet pig, describing the experience as “a dream come true.” Mina Alali, 25, purchased mini-pig Merlin in March 2022 and became instantly attached to the animal. The mini Vietnamese potbelly pig weighs around 35 pounds and may grow up to … Read more
Incredible security footage has captured the moment a shrieking pet parrot was able to scare off would-be thieves as they attempted to break into a Melbourne, Australia home on New Year’s Eve. The two-year-old macaw, named Versace, had been left alone inside the house in the city’s north as its owners enjoyed a night out … Read more
PETA went undercover at a Virginia pet store to reveal that some dog breeds are considered uninsurable due to known health issues associated with “inhumane” breeding. Source link
This is a love story filled with colors. No, literally, it’s about a pet turtle named Colors and the quarter-of-a-century friendship she shares with her 32-year-old Chicago owner, Paul McDonald. That bond reached its pinnacle last month when he asked the Eastern-painted turtle to be a flower girl at his wedding. Magic of the movies … Read more
This songful diva wants the spotlight — but their 11 filthy roommates are the real attention hogs. Farmer-turned-drag queen Brandon Hilton is as happy as a pig in mud, sharing their home and bed with a litter of oinking pigs that they consider their kids. “Currently I live with 11 pigs in my house, in … Read more
What animal should you welcome into your home? Ever since we humans have put down stakes, we’ve taken up with pets. Whether we seek companionship, a hunting partner, a vermin eliminator, a food source or spiritual counsel, our pets provide and oblige. Research suggests that consciously or not, we as people choose pets that reflect … Read more
Many pet owners find ways to honor their pets’ memory after they pass — but one family may have taken “man’s best friend” a little too far. After an Australian family’s golden retriever passed, they decided to turn their beloved pet into a rug. While some might find the memento disturbing, pet taxidermy is becoming … Read more
A woman has praised her dog for saving her life during a vicious kangaroo attack. Pam Baldwin, 71, was walking her rottweiler, Bundy, at Albury Wodonga on the NSW-Victoria border when the incident happened. The attack left her with bruises to her stomach and a deep gash on her arm. She had been heading to … Read more
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And you thought the very strong odor of certain foods wafting toward you from someone else on a plane was annoying. As millions of Americans get ready to head into holiday travel in the months ahead, etiquette on board planes is becoming even more important than it usually is — especially with so many people crammed tightly into the … Read more
Baby Raccoon in a tree, with its family near by.@jaycubzuh Twitter/Skype/Facebook / Getty Images Erin Christensen was arrested after she brought her pet Raccoon into a bar, according to The Bismark Tribune. Authorities raided Christensen’s home and killed the Raccoon on the spot, collecting his body to test for diseases, she said. The family set … Read more
Laboratory tests from sick or dead dogs in Northern Michigan have come back positive for canine parvovirus, a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs. Unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are most at risk. The virus affects a dog’s gastrointestinal tract and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact … Read more