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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

In case of emergency: The importance of learning CPR, pet first aid

But if we're not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act appropriately when they need us most. The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques. Though never a substitute for veterinary treatment, properly applied first aid can minimize a pet's trauma and even save their life until you are able to transport them to a veterinarian,
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fromMission Local
14 hours ago

Coco, bodega cat that followed KitKat, leaves liquor store after leukemia diagnosis

Coco, who became the store cat of Randa's Market at 16th and Valencia streets shortly after a Waymo killed KitKat in October, has leukemia and no longer calls the liquor store her home. Randa's Market owner Mike Zeidan said the veterinarian discovered leukemia during a visit to get Coco shots and spayed. After the blood cancer showed up in tests, Zeidan decided Coco needed a change of scenery.
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#animal-cruelty
#westminster-kennel-club
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago
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The Squirrels Keep Beating My Family's Expensive "Squirrel-Proof" Bird Feeders. I Figured Out Why.

Squirrels are intelligent, dexterous, and highly adaptable problem-solvers that routinely defeat commercially sold "squirrel-proof" bird feeders.
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fromBest Life
2 days ago

8 Best Dog Breeds If You Work From Home, According to Veterinarians - Best Life

Certain mellow, intelligent, and low-maintenance dog breeds—such as Poodles and Greyhounds—make ideal companions for people working from home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Tim Dowling: the dung men are here. The tortoise is out. Surely it's not spring already

I am in the kitchen watching the dog and the cat fight when the tortoise suddenly appears. Or to put it another way: I watched the dog and the cat fight for a while, until it became tiresome; the next time I looked up possibly 15 minutes later the tortoise was also there. That's what I mean by suddenly. In real terms, the tortoise doesn't do anything suddenly.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Pet care a family affair at new Oakley veterinary clinic

Sibling-run Ojala Family Pet Care opened June 30 in Oakley, providing family-centered, noncorporate veterinary services focused on transparency, community care, and a home-like atmosphere.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

K-9 Ultra & ME1 Alaina Whitaker: American Humane Hero Dog finalists advocating for more females in the Coast Guard amNewYork

As I walked to meet K-9 Ultra, a five-year-old explosive-detection canine and one of the finalists of the 15th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, I ran through my list of questions in my head: How do you stay so focused during a mission, even in the presence of clear environmental distractions like squirrels and birds? Do you always comply with your handler's commands? And Is that behavior transferable to my civilian dogs?
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

PETA offers to replace Punxsutawney Phil with groundhog hologram

PETA proposes retiring Punxsutawney Phil to a sanctuary and replacing his public appearance with a high-tech hologram to protect his welfare.
#golden-retriever
fromAol
5 days ago
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Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

fromAol
5 days ago
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Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

fromAol
1 week ago
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Video Shows What It's Like to Work With a Field Golden Retriever Around

fromAol
5 days ago
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Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

fromAol
5 days ago
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Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

fromAol
1 week ago
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Video Shows What It's Like to Work With a Field Golden Retriever Around

fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Sick cat taken by Amazon delivery driver is returned to Yorkshire family

Carl Crowther, one of Nora's owners, wrote on Facebook on Wednesday evening: We are delighted to announce that she was returned home safe and well. Obviously we are over the moon with this outcome. Crowther had previously said a large part of the family's distress was due to Nora having a heart murmur that required medication. He said they are not going into details regarding her return due to ongoing investigations but he thanked people who had shared his posts or helped in any way, who he said included neighbours, strangers and his local councillors.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Pet care a family affair at new Oakley veterinary clinic

Sibling-run Ojala Family Pet Care opened in Oakley as a family-focused, noncorporate veterinary clinic emphasizing transparency, community care, and a home-like atmosphere.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Every time I look at one, I smile!': how axolotls took over the world

Axolotls have become a global pop-culture phenomenon, driving extensive merchandise, media attention, and personal fandom.
fromDesign Milk
6 days ago

Giobagnara Gives Pets a Luxurious Home Upgrade in Leather

Leading the collection is the Oscar Dog Bed, a contemporary take on rest that treats nap time with the same importance as your own. Crafted with a solid oak frame and wrapped in leather, the bed feels both architectural and intimate - a throne of your pet's own to claim. A plush cushion with a removable cover keeps naps comfortable while making weekly cleaning refreshingly easy. Offered in three sizes, it's designed to suit everyone from the curled-up napper to the full-body lounger.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

'Disturbing' video of dog being dragged away by Corona animal control officers sparks outrage

Residents said this dog was sweet, friendly, and calm - even with children,
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Amazon cat burglar' filmed stealing pet from Yorkshire doorstep

Carl Crowther, 53, said that he had been expecting a package on Monday 19 January, but had been forced to leave to go to his job as a maintenance man about an hour before it arrived at approximately 2.30pm. Upon viewing the footage the next day, expecting to see the driver place the package on his doorstep, Crowther instead caught the man as he appeared to steal his cat, Nora, saying that the man comes right up the door, picks up the cat, turns around and walks off.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

From anxious Weimaraners to aggressive Chihuahuaswhat science can tell us about dog breeds

Breed and size predict canine behavior: small dogs are likelier fearful, aggressive, excitable, and less trainable; larger dogs tend to be calmer and more trainable.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

From working three jobs to Ireland's Best Dog Groomer - Meet the young Wexford entrepreneur eyeing international honours

Jade Dunphy, owner of Wipe Your Paws, will compete in an international dog grooming competition in Poland after winning Ireland's Best Individual Groomer.
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fromAol
1 week ago

Video: Cat Does This While Demanding Attention From Owner

A Siberian cat named Phoebe theatrically demands attention from her owner working from home, using dramatic flops and sulking to interrupt work.
#dog-behavior
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Building Your Puppy's Confidence

Secure, patient, gradual positive exposure builds confident puppies capable of calm, responsive behavior needed for therapy dog work.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The pet I'll never forget: Bosko the great flying cat inspired my art and delivered me from grief

I grew up with cats when I was a little kid but my love of black cats began when I moved from New York to LA in 1996 and found four feral black cats in my back yard. Almost immediately, two female cats got knocked up and had two litters at the same time. Suddenly, we had 13 black cats, the most I'd ever cared for at once.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Photos: Further Confusion aka FurCon 2026 strides into downtown San Jose

Further Confusion 2026 (FurCon) was a four-day, beach-themed convention in San Jose attracting about 4,000 participants and supporting the Bay Area Street Dog Coalition.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Do their ears hang low? The genetics of dogs' adorable floppy ears

DNA variants near the MSRB3 gene influence whether a dog's ears are long and pendulous or short and erect.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Petlibro Offers: Cat Automatic Feeders, Water Fountains and Smart Pet Care Deals

Petlibro offers reliable, well-designed automatic feeders and pet fountains with connected apps, strong monitoring features, and value-focused discounts and bundles.
#animal-welfare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather

Beyonce and Kim Kardashian are some of the many who have long indulged in mini-me dressing wearing the same clothes as their children but now the trend is being extended to people's four-legged companions too. The dog clothing market is soaring and this winter it is coats that are topping the most in-demand list. Bestsellers at Pawelier, a London-based luxury pet accessories shop include a 135 four-leg puffer coat complete with a fuzzy hood and toggle detailing,
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Alex the Great's legacy continues with opening of Bunny Cafe SF in Fisherman's Wharf

A rescue-focused Bunny Cafe San Francisco opened January 1, 2026, honoring therapy rabbit Alex while offering adoptable rabbits and donating proceeds to local rescues.
#labrador
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fromAol
1 week ago

Video Shows What It's Like to Work When You Have a Labrador

A black Labrador named Belvedere repeatedly interrupts his owner Carrie’s work from home with kisses, nudges, bounces, and loud complaints until she gives attention.
#pet-loss
fromVulture
1 week ago

Southern Charm Recap: Craig's Just Not That Into You

In this episode, we get to meet Madison's dog, Karen. Karen? For a dog? What's she going to do? Call the police if you don't give her a treat? Then there are Austen's two new cats: one named Martini (cat name) and the other named Piper (human name). What is up with all of these people and their pets that have people names? Shep's dog is famously named Craig and Venita has a dog named Charles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tell us: how were you affected by grief over a pet?

Grief after pet death can be chronic and severe, with symptoms matching prolonged grief disorder similarly experienced after human loss.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Puppies treated for suspected fentanyl overdose to go up for adoption in Washington

Six puppies survived suspected fentanyl exposure after firefighters administered naloxone, oxygen, and CPR and will soon be available for adoption.
#animal-neglect
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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More than 150 animals, including a deer and Canadian geese, removed from Hadley property after reports of neglect

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
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Pet Sitter in SF's Lake Merced Under Investigation for Deaths of Two Dogs, Neglect of Others

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
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More than 150 animals, including a deer and Canadian geese, removed from Hadley property after reports of neglect

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
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Pet Sitter in SF's Lake Merced Under Investigation for Deaths of Two Dogs, Neglect of Others

#dog-cognition
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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Huge lizard found in vacated Alameda home

A large ornate monitor lizard, initially reported as a Komodo dragon, was found abandoned in an Alameda home and taken to a Berkeley reptile store.
#animal-abandonment
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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Why do older dogs keep tumbling into a Dublin swimming pool?

Elderly dogs commonly fall into backyard pools due to age-related decline; install fencing, alarms, or restrict backyard access to reduce accidental drownings.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Why do older dogs keep tumbling into a Dublin swimming pool?

Older dogs can accidentally fall into pools due to age-related decline; fencing, alarms, or restricting backyard access reduce risk.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The pet I'll never forget: Dory the 10kg rabbit, who saved me from a diabetic coma

The first time I saw a Flemish giant rabbit was at TruckFest in Peterborough in 2002. Among a sprawling maze of stalls at the East of England showground, I was led into a tent filled with the biggest rabbits I'd ever laid eyes on. I'd never heard of Flemish giants before, but I knew then that I needed one. I couldn't have predicted in that moment that one of these beautiful creatures might save my life.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A new start after 60: I adopted a Guide Dog mum and found true love, community and confidence

Helen Smith sustained her family in Germany after widowhood by teaching, staying for her daughters, and finding solace and purpose through companion and guide dogs.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I spent $200,000 on my dogs. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that, but their intellect makes them really valuable.

A neurosurgeon bought two high-end Svalinn protection dogs for over $200,000 and formed deep emotional bonds due to their intelligence and gentle temperament.
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Do Dogs and Other Animals Really Make Friends? They Do!

Many nonhuman animals form enduring friendships within and between species, using species-specific signals and cognitive-emotional capacities to establish and sustain close social bonds.
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fromfelinefam.com
2 weeks ago
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Remote Work + Cats = The Ultimate WFH Duo?

Cats provide low-maintenance, affectionate companionship that reduces stress and boosts productivity for remote workers.
fromfelinefam.com
2 weeks ago
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The Purr-fect Office Mates: Why Cats Rule Remote Work

Cats provide calming companionship, reduce stress through purring, and enhance the remote work experience.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I tried to make my dog go viral on social media it taught me more than I expected

Owners can pursue social-media fame for pets through curated personas, outfits and staged lifestyles, but success requires strategy and exposes practical and ethical limits.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Jennifer Lawrence Gave Up Her Dog After She Began To See It As A "Threat" To Her Son

After I had a kid, dogs became so scary,
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fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

A Puppy Named "Chappell Bone" Will Be Competing in the 2026 Puppy Bowl

Chappell Bone, a rescue Pembroke Welsh Corgi with a playful, attention-loving personality and proportionally large ears, will compete in Puppy Bowl XXII on February 8, 2026.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gifted learner dogs' can learn words by eavesdropping, study says

Scientists have discovered canines with the unusual ability to learn the names of myriad objects can pick up such labels by eavesdropping on conversations. The team say such abilities are thought to rely on a host of social cognitive skills, from identifying the relevant word within a conversation to using cues from people's gaze, gestures, and voices to understand what the word refers to.
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fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Litter-Robot Promo Codes: $150 Off Bundles, $50 Off the Starter Bundle, and More

I always tell people that the best thing I've ever tested for my job here on the WIRED Reviews team is my automatic litter box from Litter-Robot. I recommend every cat owner invest in an automatic litter box. If they can swing it, the Litter-Robot is the best one to invest in. You'll be able to say goodbye to the days of scooping and smells while this nifty machine does the grunt work for you.
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fromDoggodigest
2 weeks ago

Your Dog's Nose Knows Best: Unleashing the Power of Scent Work at Home - Doggodigest

Scent work taps dogs' superior olfaction to provide mental stimulation, reduce anxiety, and give dogs purposeful activity that improves behavior and the dog-human bond.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Longest Walk

Despite being alone, I say this loudly over and over and over again as I make my way up the brick walkway that leads to our house. That I had to go back seventeen years to find this reassurance for myself is troubling, back to when the dog was just a wish, albeit a persistent one coming from our daughter Meredith. That was when I voted no.
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fromfelinefam.com
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn's Icy Streets Yield a Hidden Survivor: The Tale of a Kitten's Daring Rescue

A Bushwick rescue group and local couple coordinated repeated subzero efforts to trap and treat stray cats while persistently searching for an elusive tabby kitten.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Sea Life holds talks on future of its penguins

Sea Life London Aquarium and experts agreed actions to prioritize the welfare of 15 gentoo penguins, including habitat improvements, possible rehoming, and paused breeding.
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fromNew York Family
3 weeks ago

Meet Dogs From Around the World at the Westminster Dog Show in NYC- New York Family

The 150th Westminster Dog Show in NYC features over 3,000 champion dogs, multiple competitions, and debut of the Danish-Swedish Farmdog.
#cat-deterrents
#pet-tech
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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Do Dogs and Other Pets Feel About Their Captive Lives?

Many companion animals often experience compromised well-being; owners must learn animal communication and provide appropriate enrichment to ensure pets thrive.
#sharon-shannon
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Belgian PM's cat Maximus is social media star with subliminal political message'

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever's rescue cat Maximus has become a social media sensation with over 142,000 Instagram followers and subtle political commentary.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'It was the chillest dog I've ever seen in my life': Rhode Island firefighters rescue yellow lab trapped in ice | Fortune

Firefighters rescued a yellow Labrador named Phoenix from thin ice on a Rhode Island pond on New Year’s Day; the dog was uninjured and warm.
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fromfelinefam.com
3 weeks ago

8 Worst Cat Breeds for Those Who Prefer a Quite Feline Companion

Eight cat breeds are especially vocal, energetic, and attention-demanding, making them poor choices for people who want a quiet, calm household.
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fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Petkit's first automatic wet food feeder keeps track of how much your pet eats

AI-equipped Petkit devices automate wet-food feeding and water monitoring while tracking pet eating and drinking behaviors to provide health insights and sanitation features.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 weeks ago

40 dogs rescued from squalid California apartment. One of the worst hoarding situations.'

Forty dogs were rescued from squalid hoarding conditions in a La Mesa apartment and require extensive medical and behavioral care.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The world's gone barking mad. In this era of canine exceptionalism, can humanity stage a comeback? | Farhana Dawood

Dogs have become socially prioritized across public spaces, replacing human exclusivity and prompting widespread canine exceptionalism and entitlement.
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