One wolf hit by car, another still on the loose after “senseless act” of vandalism at Greater Vancouver Zoo

August 19, 2022

Tempest, a small, shy wolf, remains on the loose from the Greater Vancouver Zoo, while her older packmate, Chia, has been found dead roadside…

Caged No More: Australia banning traditional cages for poultry; making other animal welfare improvements for chickens, ducks

August 18, 2022

Chicken and duck farming will dramatically change in Australia as the government laid out new animal welfare standards after years of discussion, but the…

Freya, the walrus who became an attraction, then a disruption, killed by officials

August 14, 2022

A 1,300-pound walrus who had become a threat to human safety after squatting for weeks off the coast of Oslo hanging around piers and…

They’re so fluffy! Rare Pallas’s cat litter born at Cotswold Wildlife Park

August 8, 2022

It took almost five years of getting to know each other, but now a pair of Pallas’s cats have welcomed their first litter of…

Hear, hear. “Hansard” the cat has the floor — and everything else worth scratching in the Alberta legislature

August 4, 2022

As Speaker of Alberta’s legislature, Nathan Cooper is known for his passion for parliamentary procedure. He’s also developed a reputation for having a solid…

Pet food maker Fancy Feast opens human restaurant in New York based on its cat food recipes

August 2, 2022

Cat food meal maker Fancy Feast, which is owned by Purina, is opening a limited time restaurant in New York with recipes inspired by…

Clothing company creates clothes for pets that blow cold air on them

August 2, 2022

Clothing company Sweet Mommy has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for dogs and cats to wear on their backs. The…

From ice baths to blood popsicles, see how zoo animals keep cool during a heat wave

July 31, 2022

We all have our techniques. Fans. Air conditioning. Feet in buckets of cold water. Ice packs. Ice cream. A dunk in a pool or…

“Crafty crow” caught under building netting successfully rescued in the UK

July 28, 2022

We all know crows are clever, but sometimes they can be too smart for their own good. Recently, a curious juvenile crow found itself…

Be Kind. Your dog knows when you’re being mean if you’re not giving them treats

July 28, 2022

A new study has found dogs are better at understanding our intentions than previously thought and know when they’re being denied treats on purpose….