Food & Nutrition
Aussie Sperm Whale Tragedy
Rescuers were racing against the clock Monday to save two huge sperm whales stranded on a Tasmanian sandbank after 22 others died, the Parks and Wildlife Service said. Marine mammal specialists were on site in Macquarie Harbour at Strahan on Tasmania’s northwest coast, but the [...] more »
Behaviour
Aussie Sperm Whale Tragedy
Rescuers were racing against the clock Monday to save two huge sperm whales stranded on a Tasmanian sandbank after 22 others died, the Parks and Wildlife Service said. Marine mammal specialists were on site in Macquarie Harbour at Strahan on Tasmania’s northwest coast, but the [...] more »
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Lord Taylor Supports Dogs Trust Christmas Campaign at Westminster
Today the Minister responsible for Animal Welfare, Lord Taylor, met with Clarissa Baldwin, CEO of the UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust, to urge members of the public to think twice before buying a puppy as a gift this Christmas. To reduce the number of [...] more »
Missing Family Dog Home for Christmas After 10 Years
A dog that went missing from its family home in Brighton in 2002 was found in Manchester and will be returning home for Christmas Sarah Jackson was walking her own dogs in the Blackley Forest Wildlife area on Wednesday when she found what looked [...] more »
People Are Dumping Their Dogs Like Never Before
Something horrible is occurring. Twenty dogs a day are put down in the UK – that’s nearly one an hour. In the past 12 months, 7,121 were put to sleep. Every week council wardens send a list of abandoned dogs to the rescue centres [...] more »
Box-ing clever for animals
Clinic in a Box is an exciting project by the LSPCA (Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals) and supported by RSPCA International, to help set up a free, well equipped vet clinic in one of the lowest-income countries in the world. [...] more »
Unbelievable – New Species Discovered Every 2 Days
A glowing monkey, a self-cloning skunk, five carnivorous plants, and a unique leaf warbler are among the 235 species newly described by science in the Greater Mekong region in 2011 and highlighted in a new WWF report, Wild Mekong. While the report affirms the [...] more »
Quick Tips for a Safe Doggy Christmas
Christmas is one of the most highly anticipated events on our social calendars, but it can also be one of the most stressful – not just for you but also your beloved family pet. However, pets can be supported with veterinary diets, which offer [...] more »
Report Reveals Shocking Fate Of Exotic Animals
Starving, deformed, repeatedly burned, and left to die in filth. A new report reveals this is the shocking fate of an increasing number of exotic animals kept in the UK – often not because their owners are intentionally cruel, but because of ignorance. [...] more »
Ethical Turkeys in Short Supply This Christmas
The increasing demand for ethical food continues this Christmas with British shoppers claiming tucking into a turkey with a higher welfare label, is more important than the size and price. According to research into higher welfare food – published today for RSPCA Freedom Food [...] more »
Why Dogs Can Benefit Autism Spectrum Disorders
Can pet dogs really help families and their children overcome the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders? Charity Dogs for the Disabled is looking to define specifically what it is about the behaviour of pet dogs that improves the development of children with Autism Spectrum [...] more »
One In Ten Would Leave Dog Home Alone During Holiday
A new study by the UK’s fastest growing online independent pet site has revealed that 8% of dog owners in the UK think it is acceptable to leave their pet at home alone for the duration of a one week holiday, provided they had enough [...] more »
The Brave New World of Flying Feline Furniture
Picture, if you will, a bunk bed crossed with a plant hanger and you will be getting close to ‘Kitty Cloud’ cat swing bed. The fabulous multi-layer cat swing bed hangs from a secure ceiling hook and is a perfect nesting place for high-octane felines. [...] Read more »
Transform Kitty With These Cool Cat Costumes
For the Pawfect Transformation for Your Kitty – get yourself a Pet Office Cat Costume! Pet Office is a Japan-based company that specialises in creating pet costumes and accessories. They’re collection of cat costumes feature a wide-range of cute outfits and costumes that [...] Read more »
Get a Pet’s Eye View With a Pet Camera
If you’re wondering if little Jello or J.J. is up to no good when roaming around unsupervised, the Pet’s Eye View Camera will capture everything and keep owners at ease. Since owners can’t be around their pets all the time, the Pet’s Eye View [...] Read more »
This Crazy Cat House is the Purr-fect Pet Pad.
This Crazy Cat House is the Purr-fect Pet Pad. Cats can be one of your best friends (when it suits them) These furry felines love to lounge and play and of course nap at any given moment. This cat teepee will give [...] Read more »
Make Way For The Bionic Pets
At one time, cats and dogs that lost paws or limbs were destined for a hard life. Rigged solutions involving wheels could only help so much. The newest prosthetic limbs for pets are making history. In early 2011, a German shepherd in the [...] Read more »