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, […]
Scooter, a Chinese crested, is crowned world’s ugliest dog
Article written by Diana Ramirez-SimonOriginally published by The Guardian (Sun, Jun 25, 2023) The annual contest celebrates pets’ imperfections, such as Scooter’s backwards-facing hind legs and sparse hair Linda Elmquist of Tucson, Arizona, smiled broadly as she held her little dog aloft. Finally, Scooter was being recognized for his best qualities on Friday as he was given […]
Leaving Dog Poop on The Street? Scientist Explains Why It’s Way Worse Than You Think
Article written by Melissa StarlingOriginally published by Science Alert (Mon, Jun 20, 2023) Leaving Dog Poop on The Street? Scientist Explains Why It’s Way Worse Than You Think What’s that smell? Is that what you think it is? You check your shoes and, sure enough, one is adorned with a sticky, foul-smelling patty of fresh wrongness. You […]
Network for Animals constructs trailblazing dog shelter in the Balkans.
We are extremely proud to tell you that Network for Animals has created a state-of-the-art dog shelter in the city of Trebinje in Herzegovina. The $320 000 (£257, 000) shelter sets new high standards for the care of abandoned and street dogs in the Balkan nations. Network for Animals, working with the municipality of Trebinje, […]