Pets

Dedicated accessories for pets and personal equipment have been launched in Israel

A new series of accessories enables dedicated use of Apple’s tracking tags for pets, personal equipment and suitcases, adapted to everyday reality and the growing need for certainty and security.

The elago brand, marketed by the iStore chain
 A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025

Raccoon Paul eats at the home of veterinarian Mathilde Laininger in Berlin, Germany, January 27, 2022. She cares for four raccoons that can no longer be released into the wild.

Want a personal trash panda? Raccoons may be evolving for domestication

An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

Eight nights, nine lives: How to celebrate Hanukkah with your cats


From nuclear threat to harmless kittens: Israeli rescues adopt names of US-struck facilities

Read how one American-Israeli saved three kittens under fire from Iranian rockets.

Kittens Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan seen over an illustrative background of US-struck Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran's war on pets: Tehran bans walking dogs across 18 cities

Despite dog ownership being heavily frowned upon by Islamic authorities in Iran, BBC News reported that owning man’s best friend has become increasingly popular among Iranian youth.

 For owners of senior dogs, Phoenix’s new insurance expansion is particularly significant

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Ed the zebra being airlifted home

Ed quickly became an internet sensation after pictures of his time on the run went viral.

 Ed, a very adventurous zebra, is airlifted home after more than a week on the run.

The struggles faced by Israeli pet parents under Iranian attack

The news may overwhelm some with anxiety, but it also offers context, guidance, and some sense of understanding. Our pets, however, don’t have that luxury.

 A cat rescued from the rubble of an apartment building hit by an Iranian building.

Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help

With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?

 Levoit Vital 200S

Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

 Tehran resident holds his dog.

Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted

The dog should have a calm, friendly temperament and not create many problems for the caregiver.

 Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted.

British study: Pets add £70,000 worth of joy to your life

Research shows pets increase happiness by up to 3 to 4 points on a 7-point scale, comparable to the benefits of marriage.

 British study: Pets add £70,000 worth of joy to your life. Image: Gladskikh Tatiana.

Miniature dachshund survives alone for over 500 days in Australian wilderness

Georgia Gardner and Joshua Fishlock momentarily left the young pup in a playpen while camping off Australia’s coast, but returned to find her missing.

Valerie, a beloved miniature dachshund lost during a camping trip in November 2023, has been recovered alive and well after spending 529 days in the Australian wilderness.

Myths and mistakes: The truth about the real costs of raising pets

The costs of raising pets are higher than expected, and proper financial planning can be the difference between an enriching family experience and an unexpected financial burden.

 Fixed monthly expenses such as food, cat litter, or nutritional supplements can amount to significant sums over time