Man allegedly climbs fence to break into animal shelter and frees 150+ dogs August 30, 2022 A 38-year-old man was arrested in Texas on Friday after police say he broke into the Abilene/Taylor County Animal Services building and freed “many”… Continue Reading
Only vegetarian marine mammal in the sea, related to the manatee, declared extinct in China August 24, 2022 Researchers have declared a mammal related to the manatee – said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids and sirens – extinct in China…. Continue Reading
First human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox reported August 18, 2022 The World Health Organization called Wednesday for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Charging bison gores owner, injures sheriff deputy in Kansas August 10, 2022 Authorities in Kansas say the owner of a bison was found gored to death the day after a sheriff’s deputy was injured by the… Continue Reading
Rescue staff in UK show up over reports of a stray toad, discover it’s a bearded dragon August 10, 2022 Animal rescue staff with the SPCA in Guernsey responded to an emergency call of an unexpected animal near a car park. When they arrived… Continue Reading
Bird coloration changing due to climate change, research shows August 5, 2022 A study carried out over a 15-year period in the south of France through a partnership between scientists from the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque… Continue Reading
Chinese social media influencer investigated for stunt eating great white shark August 5, 2022 A Chinese influencer is under police investigation after a clip of her roasting and eating a great white shark went viral. Footage of the… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading