Last week, a man was arrested after climbing into viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at a zoo in Thailand. As PEOPLE reports, on Tuesday, March 17, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province confirmed in a translated statement that at around 5:00 p.m. local time, a Thai national had trespassed into the beloved animal’s enclosure. The zoo […]
March 23 is National Puppy Day. It’s a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. But more importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills. National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs, uses registration statistics to rank the most popular breeds of the past year. The results for 2025 are in — the French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot once again! As the AKC reports, 2025 marks the fourth year in a row that the French […]
In Indiana, rescuing a pet from a hot car may no longer come with a repair bill attached. Earlier this month, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed House Bill 1165, a wide-ranging animal welfare measure that removes the partial financial liability for property damage when someone forcibly enters a vehicle to rescue a domestic animal that has […]
A new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 improves visuals for original Switch games played on the latest console. As PCMag reports, the new option, called Handheld Mode Boost, is part of Nintendo’s latest software version, 22.0.0. The Switch 2 can use this tool to improve graphics by emulating a docked experience for original Switch games, but […]
St. Patrick’s Day is here, and many are getting into the spirit to celebrate the Irish holiday! St. Patty’s Day is typically known for fun, high energy festivities, and while we love the traditions like beer, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, and shamrocks, did you know which St. Patty’s Day treats can be […]
National Animal Poison Prevention Week during the third week in March focuses on educating owners on what can poison their pets, identifying the signs they’ve been poisoned, and how to prevent poisoning. The week is tied to National Poison Prevention Awareness Month, observed throughout March. The National Safety Council first began promoting National Poison Prevention […]
March 13 is K-9 Veterans Day, a time to thank man’s best friends for their decades of selfless service. Throughout history, dogs have accompanied man at work and play. Even in the midst of men’s wars, dogs have been found serving in functions ranging from mascots to weapons of war. Dogs for Defense A lot […]
A shaggy four‑year‑old Clumber spaniel named Bruin stole the spotlight in the U.K., taking the top prize at the world‑famous Crufts dog show. As The Independent reports, held at the NEC in Birmingham, England, the four-year-old dog from Somerset triumphed over 18,000 competitors from around the world during the four-day event, claiming the prestigious honor on Sunday. This marks the first […]
Spring is almost here, and with it, come the seasonal allergies. Some days it seems like you step outside into a thick cloud of pollen, ragweed, or even worse, mold. Thankfully humans have remedies that let us enjoy the outdoors without itchy eyes and inflamed sinuses. But what about our pets? They suffer from allergies […]