Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Pet rat caused boy’s death, family claims

February 26, 2014

A San Diego family is suing Petco after their ten-year-old boy died from rat bite fever. Aiden Pankey died last summer following a disease…

Photo of dog pooping on gravesite creates social media furor

February 24, 2014

The internet proves yet again there’s no such thing as a private moment. Even for a dog. And, especially if you’re the dog’s owner…

Virus deadly to piglets; harmless to humans now in four Canadian provinces

February 24, 2014

A virulent virus that has decimated pig herds in the United States continues to pick up steam in Canada. Quebec confirmed on Sunday that…

Cigarettes kill. Puppy dies after eating an e-cig

February 20, 2014

Cigarettes should come with a warning: Don’t let your puppy eat one. A 14-week-old Stratfordshire Bull Terrier called Ivy died after eating an electronic…

Dog tossed from stand at football match survives

February 20, 2014

A dog name Goofy is on the mend after some football fan tried to throw the pooch at the referee at a football match….

Pregnant dog euthanized due to paperwork error just hours before rescue

February 19, 2014

Proof that bureaucracy kills: A paperwork error allowed an animal shelter in Maryland to euthanize a pregnant, healthy dog a day after it was…

Horse-drawn and dog-drawn ski racing. An Olympic sport?

February 18, 2014

How is it that we at Critter Files have never heard of skijoring before? It’s a Norwegian word which roughly translates into driving by…

Snake salvation pastor dies after getting bitten

February 18, 2014

A quick snakebite took the life of snake-handling preacher Jamie Coots after a rattler sank its fangs into his right hand during a church…

Reindeers get protective reflective gear

February 17, 2014

Cars and trains hitting reindeer are a big problem in Norway. In one report last December, 24 reindeer were killed and others injured after…

Pregnant moose kicks woman in B.C.

February 17, 2014

Be warned, people of Smithers, B.C. There’s a grumpy pregnant moose on the loose. Resident Laryne Gamble caught the whole thing after pulling over…