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 […]
Cat Vs. Dog Owners: Who Is Happier? A Psychologist Settles The Debate
Article written by Mark TraversOriginally published by Forbes (Sun, Oct 15, 2023) Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend—but cats can be great companions too. What does the research say about well-being differences between cat and dog owners? A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that dog owners tend to have higher self-esteem than those without pets. […]
Cyprus to begin treating island’s sick cats with anti-Covid pills
Article written by Helena SmithOriginally published by The Guardian (Thu, Aug 10, 2023) Vets receive medication originally meant for people amid virulent feline coronavirus that has killed thousands of cats Veterinary services in Cyprus have received a first batch of anti-Covid pills, from a stockpile originally meant for humans, as efforts intensify to stop the spread of […]
Experts warn about feline coronavirus after ‘thousands’ of cat deaths in Cyprus
Article written by Hannah Devlin and Linda GeddesOriginally published by The Guardian (Tue, Jul 18, 2023) ‘Alarming’ reports of sudden rise in feline infectious peritonitis thought to point to more virulent strain Thousands of cats have died in Cyprus, according to experts who are warning that a more virulent strain of a feline coronavirus is causing severe illness. […]
TRIUMPH FOR DONKEYS: You helped us give water to the parched donkeys of Mirongoine, Tanzania
Some time ago, we told you about 1,000 critically overworked donkeys in Arusha, Tanzania. The animals are forced to carry back-breaking loads to and from a local market in the remote, rural region of Mirongoine every week. Shockingly, they were forced to endure this cruelty under the blistering African sun with no rest, food and, […]
