Sri Lanka’s president worried about lack of “tamed elephants” for Perahera festivals

March 21, 2021

Officials in Sri Lanka are worried about a dwindling number of “tamed elephants” available in that country to be used in Perahera ceremonies, which…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s coyote concern creeps onto COVID agenda

March 20, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been called “Premier Dad” for his empathy and calming tone. Sure, he’s been criticized for his…

Spring has Sprung and Boo the Grizzly Bear has Riz at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

March 16, 2021

It’s a sure sign of spring. Or, at least spring skiing. Boo, the resident grizzly bear at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C.,…

Major banished to the dog house in Delaware after biting incident in the White House

March 10, 2021

Change is stressful. And life in the White House was a big adjustment for Major, one of U.S. president Joe Biden’s two dogs. Major,…

RIP: Harold the “charismatic wanderer” peacock dies at Auckland Zoo after illness

March 8, 2021

For almost 20 years, Harold worked the grounds of the Auckland Zoo like he owned them. The geriatric free-range peacock would visit other animals…

Baarack the sheep burdened by too much wool saved by Australian animal sanctuary

February 28, 2021

The pandemic has left many of us feeling a bit shaggy and in need of a trim. But that was never more true than…

Calgary Flames player Mikael Backlund backs Parachutes for Pets charity

February 24, 2021

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund is known for giving it his all on the ice, but off the ice he has nothing but heart,…

“Miracle” puppy born with six legs wows veterinarians in Oklahoma

February 24, 2021

As far as anyone knows, Skipper is one-of-a-kind. Born with six legs during an Oklahoma snowstorm, folks at the Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma…

Room Rater gives Oval Office 10/10 due to first dogs featuring prominently

February 22, 2021

It’s tough to critique the Oval Office. Well, the occupant from time to time depending on your point of view, but we’re talking about…

Pets go high-tech with step counters, gaming consoles & GPS tracking

February 20, 2021

Our fur babies really do have everything — but it turns out, there are a few more things they might need. Like pet-friendly fitness…