2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (375+ words) A pet is often so much more than simply a companion. The proven mental health benefits they give to their owners are many and can include lower levels of anxiety, less loneliness and more day-to-day structure." Among seniors in particular,…...

19+ hour, 39+ min ago  (264+ words) Zewo has removed the Swiss Animal Protection STS from the list of organisations that "deviate significantly from Zewo standards." Zewo is therefore no longer advising against supporting the STS with donations. This follows Zewo's determination that the STS has successfully…...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago  (652+ words) There comes a time in every parent's life when their child starts asking about getting a pet. Pets come with a lot of responsibility. Not only must you make sure they are exercised and well-fed, but you also have to…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (310+ words) The so-called "director" of the Askania-Nova biosphere reserve, the largest steppe reserve in Europe, has been sentenced in Kherson to 15 years in prison for the illegal transfer of animals of rare and endangered species to Russia. Source: Office of the…...

10+ hour, 26+ min ago  (213+ words) Cases of animal cruelty have increased in Kazakhstan, with several disturbing incidents reported in recent weeks. Last week, a video circulated on social media showing a woman brutally beating a chained dog with a shovel. In another case in March,…...

7+ hour, 52+ min ago  (231+ words) The Lanzarote Camel Drivers Association (ACALAN) has announced that it is considering filing a lawsuit against the Franz Weber Foundation, which reported this Wednesday that it had collected 33, 000 signatures(this Thursday it's 34, 000) to end dromedary rides on the island. Said…...

15+ hour, 21+ min ago  (342+ words) Hundreds of bats were released in a natural park near Kiev. Consequently, the activity was part of environmental initiatives in Ukraine. The event coincided with the arrival of spring. Additionally, it brought together families, volunteers, and wildlife enthusiasts, becoming an…...

12+ hour, 34+ min ago  (421+ words) South Australian statistics supplied by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG) on 8 April 2026. Greyhounds carry'a long list'of myths on their narrow shoulders, most of them shaped by the racing industry rather than the dogs themselves.' This is a…...

21+ hour, 1+ min ago  (1119+ words) Construction at Reid Park Zoo'in Tucson, Ariz. , was making the zebras nervous.' They weren't happy with the unexpected loud noises near their habitat, and even though the contractors were diligent about working within the hours specified, the keepers still reported…...

21+ hour, 22+ min ago  (653+ words) Spotlighting local pets and the people who love them This article features different pets each time, focusing on the pets first, then a bit about their people, and how they are connected in and around our mountain communities. This week's…...