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.”

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Why do pets prefer food over toys?

Food was found to be a more effective reinforcer for dog behavior compared to toys and other items.

 Amelia the dog, looking happy and fabulous in Tel Aviv (Illustrative).

Boarding house opens for dogs left behind in war-torn southern Israel

See below who you can call to find support for the pets left behind after the Hamas massacre.


Mischievous dog caught speeding in Slovakia; owner fined

A Slovakian man has been fined after his pet dog was captured on a road camera driving over the speed limit.


Does your dog have stinky breath? Then you need this trick

Not only can doing this get rid of your dog's bad breath, it can prevent potentially fatal diseases.

 Evie the dog (Z"L) is seen enjoying sometime outside at her home in New Haven, Connecticut, in the summer of 2018.

Russia woman adopts a cat. Turns out it was a black panther

A viral video showcases the heartwarming story of a Russian woman who found what she thought was a stranded kitten in the woods, only to realize it was not.


Woman's cat keeps her up at night playing with her legs and hands

A woman's quest to beat morning fatigue led to an amusing revelation with a night vision camera exposing the culprit.


Woman pays 4,000 NIS for a French Bulldog but receives different dog

She claimed to have paid $1,000 for the purebred pet that she did not receive.


Does your dog chase his tail? Here's what it could mean

There could be an underlying problem if your dog continues to chase its tail beyond six months.


Cats are obsessed with tuna due to their special taste buds - study

This latest study revealed that cats' taste buds are uniquely geared toward tasting ‘umami’, a term that describes the deep, savory flavor of foods that are neither sweet, sour, or bitter.

 A cat rescued by the Humane Society International's animal disaster relief team in Antakya, Turkey after the earthquake, February 2023