Four lion cubs born at breeding facilities in Ukraine and orphaned during the war have found sanctuary in the United States. As NBC’s TODAY reports, the three female cubs — Stefania, Lesya, Prada — and male cub, Taras, journeyed for 36 hours, fleeing sporadic bombings and drone attacks in their home country to a new […]
England’s hopes of lifting the World Cup might have been dashed, but Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and John Stones did not want to leave Qatar completely empty-handed — hence they will be taking home a stray cat befriended by the team at their training base. As Reuters reports, England came up short against France at this […]
The Better Business Bureau is warning that 80% of sponsored pet advertisements online may be fake. With the countless online scams popping up each day, it’s a shocking statistic for pet-lovers to hear that 35% of recent online scams have to do with our furry loved ones. If you’re looking to bring a new pet, especially a […]
The Toledo Zoo has announced the birth of two polar bear cubs, the first time polar bears have been born at the facility since 2012, according to an Instagram post from the zoo. The two bundles of joy were born December 1st to 24-year-old mother Crystal and 18-year-old father Nuka. So far, the cubs’ gender is still […]
Last week, the man involved in the assault and shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker in 2021 while stealing her pet French Bulldogs was finally sentenced to 21 years in prison, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. James Howard Jackson, 20, pleaded no contest to the attempted murder charge and and “admitted […]
A one-eared dog named Van Gogh created such favorable impressions with his artwork that he achieved his masterpiece: finding a loving forever home. It’s a remarkable turnaround for the 7-year-old pit bull mix, who lost his left ear after being used as a bait dog in a dogfighting ring in North Carolina. As NBC’s The […]
When you’re watching a dog show competition, you’ll see some handlers holding their hands aloft, capturing their dogs’ rapt attention. You might even see them put what’s in their hand into their shirts or mouths. As Daily Paws reports, it’s their “bait,” as it’s often referred to, their pup’s favorite food that keeps their attention and motivates […]
December 9 is the International Day of Veterinary Medicine, a special occasion that recognizes the tremendous efforts accomplished by veterinary professionals and organizations that put the health and welfare of animals first. From discovering the origins of this day to three reasons to celebrate its importance, here are a few ways everyone can support and […]
National Cat Lovers Month takes place during the month of December. This month-long celebration is the perfect time to slow down and appreciate your cat(s) — and to look for ways to help cats in need. If you don’t currently have a cat but you’ve been considering adoption, this would be the perfect time to look into […]
Three adult male manatees have been released into the wild after being rehabilitated by doctors at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. The manatees were rescued during multiple missions this year in April, June and July, according to the Florida Keys News Bureau and CNN. “Three animals in the same day … there’s nothing better,” Dolphin […]