Australia’s most popular dog and cat breeds have been announced, with cavoodles claiming the top spot of man’s best friend yet again. The curly haired crossbreed, a mix of a cavalier King Charles spaniel and a toy poodle, was named Australia’s favourite canine, according to Bupa Pet Insurance data. Cavoodles are no strangers to the … Read more
A woman has been sentenced to two months in prison because he was so obese he could barely move or breathe. He died two months after he was rescued. The dog, named Nuggi, was found at the home of an Auckland woman in October 2021 after a search warrant was carried out by police, the … Read more
It’s a tail as old as time. You’re in the right place at the right moment and the next thing you know, you’re living in the White House. That’s what happened to a stray, gray, green-eyed cat named Willow, who turned up at a Joe Biden rally in Pennsylvania in 2020, jumped onstage and left … Read more
Warning issued for pet owners to be mindful of cold weather, exacerbating serious health conditions. Pet owners have been asked to stay on alert as cooler weather sets in across the country causing an increased risk of osteoarthritis in their furry friends, with experts reminding owners to be on the lookout for warning signs. “With … Read more
PHOENIX — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to remember that if … Read more
Hundreds of labradoodles have been surrendered to the RSPCA after the largest puppy farm in Tasmania, which previously faced court charged with overbreeding offences, was shut down. Tasmanian Labradoodles, operated by husband and wife duo Elizabeth and Paul Bartlett, was permanently closed on Friday following a lengthy legal battle with the RSPCA. An out-of-court agreement … Read more
In a laboratory in west London, Helder Cruz reaches into a fridge and takes out a small plastic tub. The container holds 280 grams of an off-white paste with the consistency of pâté. These are real chicken cells, taken from a fertilized chicken egg and painstakingly grown in the bioreactors opposite. The paste does not … Read more
When it comes to cavoodle Teddy, his bark is probably bigger than his bite. But that attribute appears to have come into handy when a would-be intruder arrived at his Brisbane home. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How a tiny dog warded off intruders. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today CCTV footage shows … Read more
A Brisbane cafe has been forced to change its pet-friendly approach and will no longer allow dogs indoors, following a complaint. Little Genovese in Coorparoo had been welcoming pets inside for nine years but has now changed its procedures, after a visit from a council inspector. “They’d received a complaint about one of my staff … Read more
PHOENIX — Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after collapsing on the searing asphalt outside a Phoenix convenience store where he stopped for a cold soda during a heat wave. Now using a wheelchair, the 62-year-old lost his job and his … Read more
