Whisker fatigue and mind Control: 19 amazing facts every cat-lover needs to know
Article written by Emine SanerOriginally published by the Guardian (Wed, Dec 27, 2023) Do you know what a cat really means when they hiss at you? Behaviourists and vets reveal the many secrets of our feline friends. As a species, humans are fairly obsessed with cats. This is, of course, (probably) because they are controlling us (see […]
A happy ending to a seven-year battle to save 260 dogs
Article written by Fiona Sawney In many Balkan countries, rescue missions that start with the best of intentions often turn slowly into horror stories as rescuers take in more and more desperate animals they cannot afford to care for, because there is no alternative. Zarkovica in Dubrovnik started with good intentions, but over many years […]
Why do dogs love belly rubs?
Article written by Dumani MoyoOriginally published by the South African (Fri, Dec 29, 2023) Treasure the moment when your furry companion playfully offers their belly for a gentle rub next time. For many dog owners, there’s something undeniably heartwarming about the sight of their furry companions rolling onto their backs, inviting a belly rub. Dogs seem to […]
Two beautiful puppies left in a sack to die
Translated and adapted from article originally published by inkefalonia (Tue, Dec 5, 2023) Another incident that is a shame for our local community was recorded in northern Kefalonia, specifically on the road between Vasilikades and Assos (very close to Assos), where a Network for Animals employee and her husband rescued two puppies. An unknown person, thinking […]
Dogs produce tears when reunited with owners, study finds
Article written by Nicola DavisOriginally published by The Guardian (Mon, Aug 22, 2023) Research is first to demonstrate positive emotion provoking tears in a non-human If your canine companion ain’t nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time, it may be because they are brimming with emotion. Researchers in Japan say they have found that dogs […]
South Korea to ban eating dog meat
Article written by SKY NEWSOriginally published by sky news (Fri, Nov 17, 2023) The popularity of eating dog meat has fallen dramatically in South Korea, particularly among younger people. A proposed ban would see the consumption of dog outlawed fully from 2027. South Korea says it will ban eating dog meat, with plans to introduce a law by […]
Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network
Article written by Kathryn ArmstrongOriginally published by BBC (Wed, Oct 18, 2023) More than 400 animals, mainly cats and dogs, have been rescued from a trafficking network in Spain. The gang is suspected of illegally importing animals into Spain from eastern Europe via Andorra before selling them on to make a profit. They have also been accused […]
1,000 cats rescued in China from being slaughtered and sold as pork, mutton
Article written by Chris LauOriginally published by CNN (Tue, Oct 24, 2023) Police in China have rescued some 1,000 cats from a truck en route to a slaughterhouse, state-affiliated media has reported, busting part of an illicit trade that fraudulently sells feline meat as pork or mutton and sparking fresh food safety concerns. Acting on a tip-off […]
When does a puppy become an adult dog?
Article written by Lisa GreysonOriginally published by The South African (Mon, Oct 23, 2023) Puppies are a bundle of joy, but they do grow up. Dog maturity has three aspects: physical, sexual, and emotional. Puppies are a bundle of joy, but they do grow up. Most puppies become adult dogs between 1 and 2 years old. The […]
Why cats purr is a surprisingly long-standing mystery. Now we’re one step closer to solving it.
Article written by Ethan FreedmanOriginally published by Live Science (Wed, Oct 11, 2023) Despite humans living with cats for thousands of years, scientists still don’t quite know how they make purring sounds. But new research appears to be edging us closer. Scientists may have finally discovered exactly how cats produce their iconic purr—and it may come from […]