Kitten smuggler in Singapore foiled by suspicious bulge in his pants: officials January 7, 2019 Authorities in Singapore said they caught a man smuggling kittens in his pants. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said a 45-year-old man from Singapore… Continue Reading
Ban on fur farms in Serbia now in place saving 12,000 chinchillas a year January 6, 2019 After a 10-year phase out period, Serbia has now officially banned fur farming. The 2009 Animal Welfare Act gave farmers a decade to get… Continue Reading
Ottawa Senators have a new clutch player, a service dog named Rookie January 5, 2019 Puppies are taking over the NHL. Meet Rookie, the new service dog in training for the Ottawa Senators. Fans voted for the name and… Continue Reading
Oil sands giant Syncrude fined $2.75-million deaths of great blue herons January 4, 2019 Syncrude Canada Ltd. will pay $2.75-million in federal and provincial fines for deaths of 31 great blue herons at one of its oil sands… Continue Reading
California becomes first state to require only rescue animals sold in pet stores January 1, 2019 Effective today, only rescue dogs, cats and rabbits can be sold in California pet stores. The state’s new legislation, titled AB-485, bans shops from selling… Continue Reading
Noise-eliminating kennel cuts out scary fireworks for dogs December 31, 2018 Ringing in the New Year can the worst time of year for many pets. But along with keeping your pet calm, safely indoors and… Continue Reading
Cotton Bowl MVP: Clark the bald eagle December 30, 2018 The eagle has landed: at the Cotton Bowl. A bald eagle named Clark went a tad rogue during the pre-game show at Saturday’s Cotton… Continue Reading
Madagascar pochard: Once thought extinct, the world’s rarest bird returned to the wild December 29, 2018 The Madagascar pochard is living proof not all hope is lost. Considered the world’s rarest bird, and thought to be extinct for 15 years,… Continue Reading
Born tiny and premature, Fiona the hippo now tips the scales at 1,000 lbs December 27, 2018 Fiona, the world’s most beloved hippo, has set a new record. She now weighs 1,000 pounds. A milestone worth celebrating at her home at… Continue Reading
Pro golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested in India and charged with poaching December 26, 2018 Golf pro Jyoti Randhawa has been arrested in India on charges of poaching in a tiger sanctuary. Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich said they… Continue Reading
