At just under 3.75 inches in length, the Vallarta mud turtle, endemic to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is thought to be the smallest turtle species in the world. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most endangered, as rapid urbanization in the bustling tourist city threatens its only natural habitat. The species was first described just five years […]
Category: Pets
July 11 is All American Pet Photo Day – Here’s Why We Celebrate
All American Pet Photo Day is a day solely dedicated to animal lovers across the world. On this day, people appreciate the adorable bond that they share with their pets through pics on social media. For everyone who is wondering why their social media feed is full of animal pictures on July 11, here is […]
Modern Dog Brains Have Unexpectedly Grown Larger Than Those of Ancient Breeds
Hungarian and Swedish researchers have recently established that the brains of many modern dog breeds have actually increased in size — a surprising finding given that, overall, domestication has been thought to result in decreased canine brain size, “because the lives of domesticated species are simpler compared to those of their wild counterparts. In the […]
Tiger King ‘s Doc Antle convicted of Wildlife Trafficking in Virginia
Somewhere, animal rights activist and Big Cat Rescue owner Carole Baskin is rejoicing. Doc Antle, the bombastic animal trainer and zoo owner who featured prominently in the hit Netflix docuseries Tiger King, has been convicted in Virginia on four felony counts related to the purchase and sale of endangered animals. On June 20, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced in a press release that […]
Michelle Pfeiffer has a New Rescue Pup – Meet Her and Discover Other Celebrities who “Adopt, Don’t Shop”
It’s been over three decades since Pfeiffer donned her iconic catsuit for the role of Selina Kyle in 1992’s “Batman Returns.” Pfeiffer herself plays into the persona, with an Instagram bio reading “Cat Lady.” Of course, the words are likely a double entendre because she is, indeed, a lady with a cat. In January of […]
New York legislature passes bill to end wildlife killing contests
On June 21, the New York state legislature passed a bill that ends inhumane wildlife killing contests, in which participants compete to kill the most, the heaviest and the smallest animals for cash and prizes. In 2018 and 2020, the Humane Society of the United States released undercover investigations that exposed wildlife killing contests in New York, documenting […]
Snoop Dogg Unleashes “Snoop Doggie Doggs,” a Pet Product Collaboration With Petco
Snoop Dogg, the rapper who is better known for his endorsement deals these days than for his music, has another collab in the works. This time, he’s taking his moniker seriously and teaming up with Petco for a line of pet products. As Dogtime reports, the pet retail company announced its partnership with the “Gin and […]
The World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Is Searching for Its Next Star — And it Could Be Your Pup! 
PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand is back and accepting submissions from June 23 — August 4. Rescue dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages are encouraged to enter the contest — now in its sixth year — for a chance to win their own PEOPLE Magazine feature and plenty […]
How Much Should Dogs Sleep?
It’s so cute to look over and see your pup snoozing away (even when they’re snoring loud enough to wake the dead), but as USA Today reports, if it seems like your dog is sleeping too much, or too little, it might be cause for concern. According to veterinarian Nicole Savageau, it’s actually normal for most dogs […]
Orphaned Coyote Pup Sneaks into California Dog Kennel Looking for Kinship
A coyote pup that had lost its family snuck into a dog kennel seeking kinship in California, and the homeowner responded by doing everything right, officials said. As the Sacramento Bee reports, rather than trap, shoot, or poison the young predator — which are “beneficial” to healthy ecosystems — the residents called a local wildlife rescue group. […]