WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in …
South Australian pet owners say they’re scared to walk their dogs amid a major parvovirus outbreak in Adelaide’s north. The highly contagious virus has killed multiple dogs in the area, …
Dog owners have been slammed for “disgusting” and “outrageous” behaviour on the state’s far south coast beaches, after dozens of doggy bags filled with poo were flung into the sand …
It’s no secret that dog breeding can be big business, which means it’s ripe for some to put profit before the well-being of the animals they’re selling. The abuses that …
By Stephanie Farr, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) PHILADELPHIA — Two dog breeds renowned for their uncanny smiles — the Lancashire heeler and the Samoyed — were pitted head-to-head in a “smile-off” …
The alarm has been sounded for dog owners amid confirmed outbreaks of a highly contagious and often fatal disease. Cases of canine parvovirus (parvo) have been found in the northern …
Pet owners are being warned to stay vigilant to the dangers of a common grass seed as Australia enters the warmer months. Found in long grasses across the country, grass …
Nine years ago, a pair of freshly weaned British longhair kittens boarded a private plane in Virginia and flew to their new home in Europe. These kittens were no different …
A dog has been shot dead, and another was injured when a 41-year-old man allegedly fired a gun at the dogs following an argument in Stannfier, a rural village in …
TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a …