Pets

New kind of school: China's dog owners splurge on preschools to pamper beloved pets

As declining birth rates alter lifestyles, pets are increasingly treated as members of the family, driving growth in higher-value services such as daycare, grooming, and training.

A man holds a dog whilst walking along a street in Shanghai on March 25, 2026.
 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

“Animal Shop is a pet store offering quality products and guidance to help pet owners care for their animals like family.”

Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place

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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

North Koreans are not eating your dogs, Russia rushes to reassure citizens

Concerns grew following social media reports that pets were going missing - prompting locals to reportedly confront North Koreans about what they were allegedly doing to their dogs.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attend a farewell ceremony before Putin's departure at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea June 19, 2024.

Purim Spiel: Dog Birthright, the newest frontier Israeli tourism, caters to the furriest Jews

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

  DOG BIRTHRIGHT promises to connect four-legged friends with all that Israel has to offer.

Thinking of adopting a dog? Meet the Tinder for pets

"I saw his eyes and just had to swipe right": Meet Adopt-Me, the social startup that developed the "Tinder" of the pet adoption world. Now, it's launching a crowdfunding campaign.

 A new pet matchmaking app

The promotions and new home items

Promotions and new items for the home: Special offers on products for families and pets.

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The innovative gadgets every pet owner must know about

Advanced GPS tracking, smart feeding systems, and AI-enabled cameras—technology is transforming the way we care for our pets. A review of fascinating innovations in the field.

 The combination of rapid technological advancements and the growing awareness of animal welfare is creating a new reality in which pet care is becoming more sophisticated, efficient, and precise than ever before

In Japan, robot dog owners bless their pets at Tokyo shrine

Aibo is a robotic dog created by Sony and powered by AI technology, which builds its identity through its environment and relationships with humans.  

 The robot with the biological sensor.