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Show This To People Who Insist On Dressing Up Their Pets For Halloween
27 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I know it’s cute and guaranteed to score a few extra likes on the ‘Gram, but maybe that’s not the most important thing here.
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Every Cat Owner Can Relate To Journalist Getting Slapped On Live TV [Video]
30 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Turkish journalist Huseyin Ozkok was on the receiving end of a proper cat slap in the middle of a live broadcast.
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New Study: Your Dog Literally Weeps With Joy When You Come Home
23 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s well-known that dogs release tears as an eye-cleaning mechanism, but it is the first time that a study has linked emotion to the release of tears in any non-human animal.
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The Science Behind How Dogs Can ‘See’ With Their Noses
27 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
A new study has found that dogs’ sense of smell and sense of vision are closely linked in their brains, which means that they can basically “see” with their noses.
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Friday Fun – Our Favourite Finalists In The 2022 Comedy Pet Photo Awards
22 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The aim of the competition is, most heart-warmingly, to raise awareness about animal welfare and the vital role that pets play in people’s lives.
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Five Popular Dog Breeds And Their Biggest Health Issues
15 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The dogs we love may look freakin’ cute, but under the surface, those characteristics, or the inbreeding needed to create them, make for a host of high-risk health problems.
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Behold, The World’s Ugliest Dog
28 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The 17-year-old Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix was crowned at the contest on Saturday in Petaluma, California.
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Pet Kidnapping Scams On The Rise In SA [Video]
11 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pet kidnapping for ransom, or petnapping, sounds far-fetched but it can be a profitable venture. The so-called petnappers don’t have the pet and are actually running a scam.
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Chances Are Your French Bulldog Isn’t Going To Live A Long Life
29 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The UK’s Royal Veterinary College analysed data from more than 30 000 dogs in Britain that died between 2016 and the middle of 2020 and calculated the life expectancy of various breeds at birth.
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Good News For Cat Lovers With Allergies
29 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Scientists are currently working with CRISPR gene-editing technology to make cats simply with little to no sneeze-inducing proteins.
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Proof That Your Cat Actually Does Miss You
01 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
In one study, 64% of cats showed a “secure attachment to their owner” and were visibly distressed when left alone.
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Have A Giggle At The Winning Shots From The 2021 Comedy Pet Photo Awards
08 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The winning shots from the 2021 Comedy Pet Photo Awards include pure joy and happiness from dogs, cats, horses, and even two baby chicks.
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CCTV Footage Captures Dog Crashing Golf Cart Into Car [Video]
15 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Titan is usually just a happy canine passenger. This time, he found himself behind the wheel.
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Bad News About That ‘Plant A Tree For Every Pet Picture’ Instagram Pledge
10 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The ‘Plant a tree for every pet picture’ pledge has been all over Instagram these past few days. Dig a little deeper and things start to unravel.
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Experts Rank Jozi As The Worst For Exotic Wildlife Pet Ownership [Video]
13 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Environmentalists and animal rights experts are alarmed at the number of exotic pets that Gauteng residents are keeping, especially in the East Rand and Johannesburg.
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Cape Town Vagrants Allegedly Assisting Dog-Nappers For Ransom
11 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Lisette Lombard’s Jack Russel went missing after a run on Table Mountain this past Saturday and now she is warning everyone that there might be a “syndicate of dog kidnappers operating in the area”.
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These Six Dogs Mastered The Genius Dog Challenge
06 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Six pooches mastered a series of live-streamed experiments known as the Genius Dog Challenge, showing an extraordinary grasp of human language.
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Private Jet Pet Travel Is All The Rage
15 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Besides those taking to the skies in private planes, more travellers have also started taking their pets with them on board.
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Outrage After ‘Blind Box’ Pet Craze Results In Deaths [Video]
07 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A Chinese courier company has come under fire recently for transporting “blind boxes” full of puppies and kittens.
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Enjoy A Laugh With The Finalists In The 2020 Comedy Pet Photography Awards
30 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Take a break and treat yourself to a couple of cute and funny photos from this year’s Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photography Awards.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
04 Aug 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Plea to keep Cape cats inside. ANC split on corruption. Massive SAB investment down the drain. Did Garmin pay hackers? Big SuperSport changes. Kim K’s Kanye ‘nightmare’.
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How The Jesus Lizard And Other Animals Are Helping With Mental Illness
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Animal-assisted therapy is proving effective in treating people who struggle with mental illness.
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Studies Find That Pets Can Improve Your Mental Health
12 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Studies have shown that owning a pet can have an astounding effect on your physical and mental wellbeing.
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Some Cats And Dogs In Hong Kong Have Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
02 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There is currently no evidence that pet animals can be a source of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and owners should not abandon their pets.
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‘Social Distancing’ – People Are Holding Game Nights With Their Pets [Videos]
17 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We could all use a few cute cat, dog and bunny videos, along with some tips on how to stay entertained under self-quarantine.
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The Five Worst Mistakes Pet Owners Make, According To Vets
18 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Most pet parents are doing their best, but they could be making some crucial mistakes while caring for their beloved friend.
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Spotify Has Made These Playlists For Your Abandoned Pooch
17 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Spotify has released a new playlist generator specifically for your cat, dog, bird, hamster, or iguana, to keep them company when you aren’t at home.
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Five Ways To Spoil Your Other Best Friend This Christmas
02 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Fur children bring more joy than a hundred festive seasons, so why not thank them with some treats and spoiling over the holidays?
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Dog Drives Car For An Hour [Video]
25 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A black labrador named Max took his owner’s car for a spin in a cul-de-sac in Florida, where he did doughnuts for an hour.
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Adorable Snaps From The 2019 Dog Photographer Of The Year Competition
18 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Improve your Monday with some adorable winning photos from 2019’s Dog Photographer of the Year competition.
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