RIP Boo: The “world’s cutest dog” dies

January 19, 2019

Boo was loved around the world, but it wasn’t enough to mend a broken heart. Boo, a 12-year-old Pomeranian, didn’t wake up Friday morning…

Duchess of Sussex becomes patron of animal welfare charity Mayhew

January 10, 2019

Even before Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex, she was a patron of animals in need. While just an actress, she adopted two…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Photographer Ross Taylor captures last moments between pets and their owners

January 9, 2019

A heartbreaking photo series by renowned photographer Ross Taylor has documented the final moments of life for beloved dogs and cats. In the featured…

Canadians celebrate National Bird Day with a dig at Trump

January 7, 2019

Two brothers sent out a tweet to celebrate National Bird Day. We have been assured that no bald eagles were actually kidnapped or hurt….

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…

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…

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…

Merry Christmas and here’s how animals in the zoo are celebrating

December 25, 2018

Deer spotted on ski run in Banff has everyone dreaming of a white Christmas

December 23, 2018

This isn’t your usual first tracks. But a deer bounding across a ski run at Sunshine Village on Dec. 23 in Banff National Park…

Eddie, the hoop shooting otter, dies at Oregon Zoo

December 23, 2018

His hoops skills earned him worldwide fame throughout his golden years, but age finally caught up to Eddie, the Oregon Zoo’s slam-dunking sea otter,…