TenderCuts - Setting New Benchmarks in Fresh-Cut Meat Industry
TenderCuts, Chennai based tech-driven omni-channel meat company, was founded in January 2016 by tech entrepreneur Nishanth Chandran. It was started with a mission to provide fresh antibiotic and hormone free meat by establishing direct partnerships with local farming and fishing communities and strong backward linkages to ensure that the meat travels the shortest distance to reach the end consumer, guaranteeing absolute freshness. Read more

Welcome to the first 'Petville' in China
The Chinese pet industry is experiencing explosive growth. According to the China Pet Industry White Book 2016, market size increased by an average of 50.7 percent from 2010-2014, reaching RMB 97.8 billion ($14.17 billion-€13.13 billion) in 2015. By 2020, the market is expected to exceed RMB 200 billion ($28.99 billion-€26.85 billion). Read more

May you Find a Home Soon, Lana!
Lana, a special doggo was placed in a foster program where she stayed with families for small amounts of time, till she found a home when she was 5 months old. Read more

'Pet Food Processing Market to be Worth $4.27 bn by 2022'
The report Pet Food Processing Market by Equipment (Mixing & Blending Equipment, Forming Equipment, Baking & Drying Equipment, and Other Equipment), Animal (Dog, Cat, and Other Animals), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022, is published by MarketsandMarkets, a market research firm offering reports and custom research services on 30000 high growth opportunities. Read more

'Pet Insurers Pay Out £1.8 mn every day in Britain'
A record £1.8 million is being paid out in pet insurance claims every day - with the typical payout at just over £750 - according to industry figures. Read more

Good News! Taiwan Bans Eating of Cats and Dogs
Under an Animal Protection Act amendment that passed its third reading at the Legislature, people who sell, purchase, eat or possess the carcasses of dogs or cats or any food products made with their carcasses or organs are subject to a fine between NT$50,000 and NT$250,000. Read more

Now, 'Pawternity Leave' to Employees @HCI
According to the Huffington Post, employees will be entitled to 5 working days' paid leave if they have just adopted a pet, to encourage responsible adoption of pets. Read more

Social Media: The New Poster Destination to Find Your Pets
If your pet is lost, kidnapped or has run away from your home, you won't have to put up an advertisement on a wall. Online forums will help you reach more audience, and can help you find your pets in a more convenient way. Read more

Pet Marathon and Fashion Show in Bengaluru
The Happy Dog Carnival 2017 proved to be a forum that allowed people to have a day of fun with their pets. Different activities were organized for pets, and there were a stunning variety of dogs from boxers and Labradors to rottweillers and dachshunds. Read more

Well Done IIPTF, says Pet Industry
The 9th edition of the India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF), organised by India's prominent pet care magazine Creature Companion, was organised at Noida Expocentre in the National Capital Region (NCR) from February 17-19, 2017. Read more

Bird Depression: A Lifestyle Disease in Pets
Space shortage, loneliness and lack of time has resulted in a new disease among pet birds- bird depression. Like humans, pet birds have also got some other lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Easier to manage in small homes, exotic pet birds are increasingly being adopted as animal companions. Read more

Dog Lovers in Ahmedabad gear up to look for Homes for Beagles
A group called Dog Lovers in Ahmedabad has started looking for homes for rescued beagles-called freagles. They have started the adoption process for 11 beagles- that were rescued from a lab in January. Read more

A House in Tokyo has a Walkway for Cats
An adorable little house in Japan has a gorgeous office for a graphic designer by Tokyo designers Do Do. It includes a small and efficient apartment above. The most interesting part is a special bridge that has been creates, especially for the cat. Read more

Fosterers seek Homes for Rescues
Fosterers Roman and Dena LaRue have rescued about 53 animals. While the LaRues continue to rescue animals, they're seeking the community's help to give safe, healthy homes for the six foster pets they currently have. The pets include a 16-week-old female terrier mix puppy named Stella, a five-year-old female dog, two female cats, a male cat, and a four and a half-month-old male kitten. Read more

Salman Posts Images of his Pets
We are aware of the immense love Bollywood's most eligible bachelor Salman Khan has for his pets. Some even say that his bond with furry friends is deeper than the relationship he has had with his lady loves. The Dabangg star recently took to Twitter to post old pics of his two dogs - My Love (Neapolitan Mastiff) and Saint (St. Bernard) - and had the most sweetest good night wish for his followers. Read more

Retired Military Dogs up for Adoption in Delhi
A dog adoption drive was held in Delhi's Saket on November 5 and 6, where over 25 military dogs were up for adoption. Adorable and disciplined, these friendly pets walked on the stage in the hope of finding many new owners. Read more

Stolen Brittanys Go Back to their Home
A few days ago, two Brittanys went missing outside a local coffee shop. It's a popular and expensive breed. Puppies can sell for $700. The dogs were found tied up outside the Coborn's grocery store in Princeton. Someone apparently had untied each leash and stolen them. The Mille Lacs County Animal Control Center posted on their Facebook page late Tuesday night that the Princeton Police department found them. The dogs were found and returned to their owner. Read more

National Black Cat Day: Black Cats Less Likely to be Adopted?
Black cats are the kings of the feline world. However, they are often neglected when it comes to people choosing to adopt a cat from re-homing shelters, according to a charity. National Black cat day is observed across the world to rectify the balance and prove monochrome moggies are just as much fun as their ginger and tabby rivals. It happens every October 27 and fans are encouraged to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of black cats. Read more

Meet Jumpy: The Smartest Dog in Hollywood
Jumpy, the most talented movie star in America has brown eyes, pale chest, strong legs and a hairy tail. The 7-year-old Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix is two and a half feet tall and weighs 39 pounds. While human actors tend to specialize in one thing, this canine skates, surfs, dives, twirls, Razor-scooters, rides horses, paints modern art and landscapes, putts golf balls, plays piano, winks, walks on his hind legs, and even writes his own name. Read more

Mike Pence's Family Dog Dies at 13
Mike Pence has a very sad news to share. The American politician has lost his dog Maverick on Tuesday night. The beagle was 13 years old. Read more

Ailing Dog Gets Wagon Ride around Town
Joey Maxwell, owner of 9-year-old golden retriever Maverick, gave him one last joyful ride around town. Maverick, is battling lymphoma for the second time. Although he is responding well to chemotherapy, he is sick and not able to walk. Read more

Pets Getting Treated with Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana is providing pain relief to people as well as pets. With the increasing popularity in the US, nine states will vote on new marijuana laws on Election Day. Pet owners are using cannabis-based products to help relieve their cats, dogs, horses, pigs and other domesticated wild animals of inflammation, anxiety and pain, the report said. Read more

Labrador Named as the Most Popular Dog Breed in New Zealand
The adorable Labrador Retriever has been named as the most popular dog breed in New Zealand. The Department of Internal Affairs reveals that 41,835 Labradors were registered across the country as of May 31. Read more

Meet Asterix: The Little Dog of Gigantic Game of Thrones Actor
Hafpor Bjornsson, better known as The Mountain from Game of Thrones, has a ridiculously tiny Pomeranian puppy. While Bjornsson is six-foot-nine inches tall, his little dog stands at 12 inches. The popular animated film, 101 Dalmatians shows all the owners and their dogs perfectly matched for one another. However, this pair is totally opposite of what we have seen. Read more

Rapamycin can make your Dog Forever Young?
Are you worried about your getting older? Well, there's a good news for you! Researchers have a way by which you can restore your dog's youth with an anti-ageing pill. The miracle drug called rapamycin was discovered on the island of Rapa Nui. Read more

Meet Delhi Metro's New Anti-Bomb Squad: 5 Labradors and 3 German Shepherds
DMRC, the backbone of the Capital's transport system, is expanding rapidly over the next few years. The new anti-bomb squad consists of 5 Labradors and 3 German Shepherds. The canines will undergo six months of training in bomb detection at a centre in Indirapuram. Read more

Dogs Can Tell the Time with their Noses!
According to a recent study, dogs can not only pick up scents that humans can't but also help canines keep track of passing hours. 'As each day wears a new smell, its hours mark changes in odours that your dog can notice,' says dog expert Alexandra Horowitz. Read more

Meet Telly: The Therapy Dog
Telly is a Labrador retriever that has been professionally trained to become a therapy dog. Currently, she seems to be bonding with 9-year-old Jarene, who was born without the ability to swallow. Telly's friendship with Jarene has helped Jarene develop self-confidence, says Jarene's mother. "In this relationship with Telly, I think (Jarene) has found a space where she can just be totally herself and I think she's starting to believe in herself as well," she says. Read more

Stray Dogs Find Place in Delhiites' heart
Delhi is a home to around 400,000 stray dogs. While some say stray dogs are snarling menaces, a large dog population lives happily in the city developing close relationships with humans, and Blackie is one such dog. Read more

K9 School India Educated Pet Lovers through an Interesting Seminar
K9 School India conducted an engaging seminar about desi dogs yesterday at their Training Center in Chattarpur. The objective of the seminar was to educate the pet lovers about desi dogs, their treatment while catering to the problems associated with them. Read more

Madras Canine Club Dog Show Ends; Mr. Big bag bags Best in Show Award
The final day of the international dog show conducted by the Madras Canine Club and the Kennel Club of India drew attention of hundreds of dog lovers across the city. With over 600 dogs of 64 breeds, the event was held at Shiva Parvathi Pushpa Gardens on Sunday. The children clapped gleefully as they got the glimpse of various breeds. Read more

31 Dogs Rescued from South Korean Dog Meat Farm
About 31 dogs were recently rescued from an unlicensed backyard dog-meat farm in Jeonju, South Korea. Ranked among UNESCO's Creative Cities for Gastronomy, Jeonju draws tourists across the world to its historic buildings, sports activities and food culture. Read more

A Glimpse at AKC Dog Show in Chesapeake
About 550 golden retrievers participated in the Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers American Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. More than 100 breeds gathered in Chesapeake with their owners from 29 states and Washington D.C. for two shows held on Saturday and Sunday at City Park. "It's a competition to select the best representative of each breed," said Liz Bianchi, vice president of the Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers Association. Read more

New Petfood Technology Workshop Mexico launches registration, new multi-lingual website
Registration for Petfood Technology Workshop Mexico has opened, according to Petfood Industry representatives, and is already receiving interest from industry professionals around the world. This newest addition to the Petfood Forum portfolio of live conferences and exhibitions will debut at the University of Baja California in Ensenada, Mexico on December 5-6, 2016. Read more

Meet Bono, the Winner of Surf City Surf Dog Competition
September 25th marked the eighth annual Surf City Surf Dog competition, where around 68 surfers of different breeds rode huge waves with amazing skills. The Surf City Surf Dog event was held at Huntington Beach, California. Read more

Meet KC: The First Therapy Dog of Plaza Marriott, Kansas
The Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza has a new member in its family - 'KC', a 16-month-old female black Labrador. KC will not only be an assistance dog to their staff for community outreach but also a stress buster for guests and employees. Read more

Therapy Dog Comes Home to her Owner after 5 Years
Five years after being stolen, a therapy dog comes home to meet her owner - a Colorado woman with special needs. Kalli Mahaffey, 25, of Pueblo, had adopted her in 2011. She thought her time with Missy the St. Bernard was over when the animal disappeared from her front yard shortly. The dog was more than 850 miles away. Read more

Woman Rejected Marriage Proposal Because the Guy Didn't Want Her Dog
It is often said that dog is a man's best friend. However, it's a woman's best friend too. Probably, this is the reason why a Bengaluru woman turned down a guy's marriage proposal.Read more

Woman Captures 'Ghost' of Dead Dog
Kimberley Pearce, 40, had put her 12-year-old cocker spaniel to sleep. The dog named Sadie was ill and Pearce had been feeling guilty about having Sadie put down. While she was taking a video of her new puppy Bella, she saw a spooky apparition and believed she captured the ghost of her dead dog on camera.Read more

Meet Coco: the Dog who has 8 iPhones
Coco is often called China's richest dog. The Alaskan Malamute is owned by the 28-year-old son of China's richest man, and is known for her expensive gadgets. Last year, she was seen flashing her new Apple watches. Now, she has two new iPhones - for each of her four paws.Read more

Stray Dogs Seek Safety in Urban Jungles
Unoccupied locations covered with wild plants and creepers are converting to breeding grounds for stray dogs as they seek safety in such places. The food and meat waste thrown in vacant lands and plots attract these animals.Read more

Meet the New Pups of Denali National Park
Five adorable puppies were born in July at Denali National Park. Named Cupcake, Happy, Party, Piñata and Hundo, the pups are the latest additions to a legacy of Alaskan sled dogs.Read more

Dogs Embrace the Olympic Spirit
Rio de Janeiro hosted Brazil's first Dog Olympics. Various dogs took part in the games, along with their owners. Both dogs and dog owners seemed to have a good time.Read more

Bones can Kill Dogs, say Researchers
We have been feeding bones to our dogs since ages. Bones seem to be a natural and healthy form of chewy for our furry friends. However, veterinarians are now warning people not to give their dog a bone, and the reasons they are giving, are both shocking and unbelievable.Read more

Creature Companion Attends Spoga - The International Trade Fair for Equestrian Sports
India's leading pet care magazine Creature Companion attended Spoga, the international trade fair for equestrian sports, at Cologne in Germany from September 4 to September 6, 2016.Read more

Cat Pulled Alive from Ruins 15 days after Italy Earthquake
The Kildare Animal Foundation Wildlife Unit in Ireland is witnessing a beautiful bond budding between a baby rabbit and pigeon. Both orphans came into the rescue's care separately. The rabbit arrived first in early August, and was so young that his umbilical cord was still attached.Read more

Rescued Rabbit and Pigeon Find Comfort in Each Other
The Kildare Animal Foundation Wildlife Unit in Ireland is witnessing a beautiful bond budding between a baby rabbit and pigeon. Both orphans came into the rescue's care separately. The rabbit arrived first in early August, and was so young that his umbilical cord was still attached.Read more

Meet Junior: The Largest Rabbit in America
Junior, America's biggest bunny is the son of King Darius - current holder of the "longest rabbit" title in the Guinness World Records book. The runt of a Darius litter - Junior was a British breed called Continental Giant, originally developed for meat. Read more

Regina Welcomes its 1st Feline-Friendly Cafe
The Regina Public Library and the Regina Cat Rescue have joined hands to open the Queen City's first pop-up cat cafe. On this occasion, the Dunlop Art Gallery at RPL was transformed into a feline-friendly environment called Paw'd Up. Read more

Meet Baron: Australia's Largest Dog
With an enormous size of 113kg and 9.5 horse hands, Baron is probably the biggest dog of Australia. However, it's not just his size but his politeness that has caught attention of dog lovers across the world.Read more

Dog Named Romeo Pulled Alive from Ruins 9 Days after Italy Earthquake
Nine days after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Italy, a golden retriever named Romeo has was pulled alive from the debris. The dog was located by firemen when they accompanied Romeo's owners to the rubble of their former home to collect belongings.Read more

Dog Falls Off a Boat, Swims 6 Miles to Find Her Owners
Rylee was boating with her owners Edward Casas and Kristin Casas. Unfortunately, the 10-month-old puppy fell overboard and got separated from her loving family. After she found herself in the middle of Lake Michigan, she swam and walked nearly 20 miles to reunite with the couple.Read more

Ontario Man Wants to Clone Woofie, his Much-Loved Dog
Matthew Johnson found Woofie by the side of a road in New Zealand in a garbage bag. He immediately fell in love with her, took her to a vet and brought her home.Read more

Your Dog Knows What You Say!
If you really want to appreciate your dog, just say it in a praising way and your dog might actually understand it! A new research says that both words and tone matter when humans interact with canine kid.Read more

Mobile app Spot Connects Calgary Dog Lovers with Busy Dog Owners
A newly launched app named Spot helps connects Calgary dog lovers with busy dog owners. Created by John Minchin and Mark Lester, the application connects dog lovers with busy dog owners who don't have much time to interact with their furry friends throughout the day. Spot is available for Android as well as iPhone users.Read more

A Cat Adopts a Baby Monkey
A cat has adopted a three-week-old baby squirrel monkey that was sadly abandoned by his mother. Named Fyodor, the monkey was looking adorable besides the cat.Read more

Meet Bailey: Australian National Maritime Museum's Newest Recruit
Australian National Maritime Museum has hired Bailey, a seagull security dog. The rescue working dog has the eye of a sailor, flies with the wind and lives 24 hours on the job.Read more

Dog Elected as Mayor in Minnesota
Duke the dog is perhaps one of the most popular politicians in the United States. He was sworn in for his third year-long term in Cormorant, Minnesota. The town has around 1,000 residents. Talking about the elections, Duke's owner David Rick said, "Everybody voted for Duke - except for one vote for his girlfriend, Lassie"Read more

U.K.'s 'Oldest Dog' Jack Dies at 26
A 26-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Jack died after being attacked by another dog while going for a morning walk with his owner. Jack became a celebrity, and was declared as the country's oldest dog last year, when he celebrated his 26th birthday.Read more

Sniffer Dogs: Working for Wildlife Conservation
In January 2012, a tusker was found dead in the forests of Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in Jharkhand. The missing tusks and the injured trunk on the elephant's carcass were testimony enough to confirm it as a case of poaching. Forest officials, on reaching the spot, immediately launched a search to catch hold of the murderers. However, after days of intensive search and investigations, no conclusive evidence or trace of the culprits could be found. It was after much effort and investigations had proved unsuccessful that Tracey was called on to solve the case.Read more

Family Dog Dies; Saves Baby from Fire
Baltimore fire-fighters found a family dog shielding an 8-month-old child from the flames while battling a fire in a row house. The dog named Popl died on the spot but managed to save the baby. Erika Poremski had stepped out to the car when the home burst into flames.Read more

Dogs Enjoy Your Praises More Than Treats, Reveals Study
A new research suggests that that your dog might love your kind words more than a snack. The study mixed brain-imaging data from dogs with a series of behavioural experiments, and concluded that dogs really value the relationships they have with their owners.Read more

Delhi airport Introduces India's First 'Pet Fly' desk
Indira Gandhi International airport gets a first-of-its-kind facility for pet owners who can't plan family vacations for fear of leaving their pets behind. Known as PetFly, the revolutionary service takes care of pets right from pickup to grooming, feeding, caging, necessary documentation, veterinary services and delivery at any place of choice.Read more

Massive Cat of New York Wins Fans all Over the World
Samson is a 4-year-old Maine Coon but what makes him different from others is his huge size. At four feet long and 28 lbs, the cat has been declared the largest cat in NYC. However, the good thing is that despite being fat, the feline is purr-fectly healthy.Read more

10th Annual Cat Fashion Show Held at New York
The Algonquin Hotel in New York City is famous for hosting America's celebrities and social elites. Many of these billionaires were seen at last night's 10th annual Cat Fashion Show. Themed "Through the Decades", the event honoured the "iconic looks of the hotel's most famous guests and patrons, including Al Hirschfeld, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Monroe, John Barrymore and many more." Read more

Four-Eared Cat Batman Adopted from Pittsburgh
A four-eared cat called Batman has set up a new home within hours of being put up for adoption by a Pittsburgh animal shelter. According to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, the cat's extra ears are the product of a recessive gene mutation needed from both parents. Batman was surrendered to the society, last month.Read more

Pets Find Home at Adopt-a-Palooza!
This weekend was a blast for pets as dozens of animals found a forever home at Adopt-a-palooza held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Daisy was among the fifty pooches who found love here. The adorable dog was jumped onto Tim Thifault's lap, while his wife Diane filled out the necessary paperwork.Read more

Marathon Runner Tries to Reunite with Stray Dog that Ran with him
A stray dog earned a special in the heart of Dion Leonard, an extreme marathon runner. The marathon runner was racing across the Gobi desert in China, when he noticed the small stray dog on the first day of the 4 Deserts Race Series. Leonard thought the dog would drop away from the runners. However, on day two of the weeklong race, he noticed the dog running along with him. Read more

Pop-Up Dog Cafe Serves Puppy Love with Coffee
Hundred s of people seem to line up at a pop-up, pup cafe to get some puppy love along with a cup of coffee during their lunch break. "I don't think we knew the lineup would be that extravagant, but it's amazing to see," said Charlotte Ellice, with the B.C. SPCA's West Vancouver branch. Read more

Family Reunited with Dog after 10 Days
A family reunited with their much-loved family pet ten days after he went missing. David Kareken was on a kayaking trip with family when their lovely dog, Kali was lost in the rapids of Rebecca Falls. Apparently, the dog survived 10 days alone in the Canada's Quentico Provincial Park. Read more

Fountain Square Gears up for Cat Cafe
An Indianapolis woman and her dad will soon open Nine Lives Cat Cafe at 1315 Shelby Street in Fountain Square. This cafe would help the rescued cats to get adopted. "We first heard stories of cat cafes in other countries years ago and thought it was the coolest idea," said Selena Hubbard.Read more

A Facebook Post Helps Save a Pregnant Cat's Life
"Hi people, I have a car and I am ready to help those who need to visit hospitals on emergency. Please do get in touch with me and I will drop you to the nearest hospital for free. Anywhere around J.P.Nagar, BTM or Jayanagar.Call 9632389996", Shiraz, a Bengaluru-based businessman posted this status on a Facebook group. Read more

Happy National Mutt Day!
National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, takes place on July 31. The day is celebrated twice a year (also on December 2) and, "is all about embracing, saving and celebrating mixed breed dogs." On this day, the Dakin Humane Society in the US helps animals across Western Mass, providing treatment, shelter and foster families. Staten Island hosted several events during the week to spread the word about free adoption. Read more

Meet Marc Ching: The Man Who Saved Hundreds of Dogs from Yulin
An American holistic nutritionist and animal lover Marc Ching couldn't accept Yulin Dog Meat Festival as truth. He was so shocked that it was he actually went there to witness it with his own eyes. Read more

Lost in the Woods, Located by Max - The Saviour
A valiant dog named Max saved a boy's life. The boy named Juan Heriberto Trevino was separated from his tour companions at Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. Read more

Bandit- The Perfect Therapy Dog
Bandit, a 4-year-old Great Dane is the new mate for the Missouri veterans and their families. He was once a rescue dog but now he travel different stated, even countries to comfort his fellow military members. Bandit is friendly and calm and is friendly to every age group but his best companions are the militia. Read more

Pokemania - The Reason behind Increased Pet Adoptions
Amid the current Pokemania, an animal shelter came up with a strange idea. For this, they have given the idea that players can rent their dogs and take them for a walk. Reason behind this announcement is amusing at various levels. Read more

Salman Khan - The Perfect Pet Lover
Salman Khan's love for his pets is unconditional, and he proved it on a worthy note. The two bull mastiffs he had, named "My Son "and "My Jaan" have been immortalised after their very death 7 years ago. A plaque is installed on the traffic island outside Mehboob Studio which is just a walk away from the actor's residence. Read more

Crane Group Makes its First Investment in the Pet Industry
Crane Group Co. has started to plant its roots in the pet industry. The Columbus company, perhaps best known for its Able Roofing brand, announced that it has purchased a majority interest in Jacksonville, Florida-based Pet Paradise, an upscale boarding, grooming and day camp operation with 26 facilities in several Southern states. Read more

Heroic Dog sacrifices Life to Save Its Owner from Four Killer Snakes
A dog is often called a man's best friend. They are loyal, adorable creatures that give you selfless love. A heroic Doberman in the village of Sebekapur at Gajapati region of Odisha, sacrificed its own life to protect his family when four deadly mountain cobras slithered into the owner's home. Read more

Knoxville Gears Up for Dog Wash Festival
The 6th Annual Ogle, Elrod, & Baril Dog wash festival will be held on 16 July at Pet Safe Village in Knoxville. The donation based festival will run from 10am - 2pm. Read more

A Pet's Car Dairy
Ever thought of your dog's reaction to your car? Dogs get excited when they hear sound of their owner's vehicles. Often, dogs find themselves in paroxysms of happiness by this. Read more

Pet Insurance Rising as Companies Begin Offering as Benefit
Each year, more than $60 billion is spent by the Americans on their pets. The pet insurance only covers around 2 percent to 3 percent of pets. The people of America continue to 'humanise' their pets and millennial drive for having kids. Read more

Baseball Team Invites Fans to Bring Cats to the Game
A minor league baseball team in New Jersey affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies is inviting fans to bring their cats to this weekend's game which is to be played between the BlueClaws and the West Virginia Power in Lakewood. Not only this, the players will also flaunt special jerseys with pictures of dozens of orange, black and gray cat faces. Read more

Dogs Hate Being Hugged, Claims Study
We all love to cuddle our adorable pooches and pose for photographs. Although, it may seem to be a normal way of showing affection, your dog may just hate it! Read more

Sooam Biotech - a Ray of Hope for Owners Who Want to Live with their Pets Forever!
Sooam Biotech Research Foundation, a Korean lab near Seoul is one-of-a-kind in the world which has been successful in creating a breakthrough in the process of dog-cloning. Read more

Loneliest Dog, Lonely No More
Freya is a six-year old Staffordshire bull terrier cross who has spent her whole life in kennels. Known as Britain's loneliest dog, Freya became popular after Michael Bay casted her for a role in Transformers: The Last Knight. Read more

Time for Some Cat Cuddles!
Bangaluru is known for a lot of things, but recently it has been in the news for its unique cat studio. An initiative by cat lovers Vishant and his wife Osha Shetty, the studio is located at Jeevan Bima Nagar. Read more

Meet URL: The Dog Who can Find Storage Devices with Digital Contraband
URL(Earl) is a 16 month old dog popular for his ability to find bombs, drugs and cash. But now, he has received training to find electronic storage devices such as hard drive and SD Cards too. Read more

Dumping of Pedigree Dogs Rises in Kolkata
Kolkata is facing an alarming number of abandonment of pedigree breeds mainly due to health problems caused by irresponsible breeding and upkeeping of exotic breeds. Experts believe that after spending thousands of rupees to buy a dog, the owners are unaware of the time and care that needs to be invested. Read more

69,000 Followers for Fluffy Cushion Named Tori!
What might look like a ball of fur to sit on is not your everyday cushion but a cute, adorable dog. Tori the Bichon Frise has become an internet sensation owing to its special spherical hairdo. With more than 69,000 followers on Instagram, Tori is a popular hound who lives in Daegu in South Korea. Read more

High Tech Canines: Now a TV Remote Control with 'Paws' Button!
Good news for all technology loving dogs and dog owners! A new television control has been developed especially for dogs and it comes with a unique 'paws' button. Developed under the guidance of pet food maker Wagg and experts from the University of Central Lancashire, this pet-friendly control could undergo full production soon.Read more

Monsoon Maladies: Time to Protect Your Dog from Mange
Monsoon is the season of diseases for pets. Mange in Dogs is a skin disease caused by mites that are caused by microscopic parasites which live on the skin and cause irritation. It certainly is possible that doggie has mange, so it's important to go to your veteran for accurate diagnosis. Read more

World's Ugliest Dog Competition 2016: Chinese Crested Chihuahua Bags the First Prize
'Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder'. Despite the word 'ugly', World's Ugliest Dog dog is probably more adorable than being ugly. The annual contest is held in the fourth week of June at Petaluma, California, as part of the Sonoma-Marin Fair, celebrating homely hounds and the humans who love them. Read more

Canine Kids Join their Parents at Take Your Dog to Work Day
Canines across the world accompanied their owners to office on the occasion of 'Take Your Dog to Work Day'. Various firms such as Mars Petcare, Purina and Digium celebrated their love for dogs with great enthusiasm. Read more

Meet Pumi: America's Newest Dog Breed
Dog lovers have a great reason to rejoice as the American Kennel Club has officially recognized a new canine breed in the U.S. Called Pumi, this fluffy breed is amazingly adorable. With Hungarian origin, Pumi is widely recognized in other parts of the world. It is already quite popular as a pet in Scandinavia. Read more

Forget Yoga, Doga is the new craze!
On the eve of International Yoga Day, China not only did yoga but doga too. Doga is nothing but the practice of yoga with pet dogs. It consists of two words, Yoga and dogs (Dog + Yoga = 'Doga') Doing yoga with your dog can have an array of health benefits. Read more

National Aquarium Gears Up for North America's First Dolphin Sanctuary
Baltimore's National Aquarium revealed its plans to make an Oceanside dolphin sanctuary. It hopes to move its colony of eight Atlantic bottlenose dolphins to an outdoor facility with natural seawater by 2020. A team is currently surveying locations in Florida and the Caribbean for the habitat. Read more

Yulin Dog Meat Festival: Humane Society Saves Dozens of Animals from Slaughterhouse
Chinese activists from Human Society International (HSI) rescued dozens of animals from a slaughterhouse in Yulin, just a few days before the city's annual dog meat festival on June 21. Each year thousands of dogs are stolen and slaughtered for consumption for the festival.Read more

He is God, Not a Dog...
A Beagle Dog name-Snoopy brought new meaning to the phrase "man's best friend" in Australia by saving the life of itsowners Bill Winter and his two adult children as a fire destroyed their two-story home near Brisbane. Read more

Wine and Feline: America to Have its First Cat Bar
Sana Hamelin, owner of the Denver Cat Company has announced America's First Cat Bar which allows people to drink wine and party with cats. The firm had previously created a cat cafe in the city. Read more

Sikh Removes Turban; Rescues Drowning Dog
A brave Sikh man's decision to break religious protocol and take his turban off to save a dog from drowning is making headlines across the world. Read more

Dog Protects Owner; Fights with Tiger till the Last Breath
"Dogs are a man's best friend" isn't just a saying. In an inspiring tale, a heroic dog gives up his life while protecting his master from a tiger in Uttar Pradesh. Read more

Los Angeles Rejoices its First-Ever Dog Film Festival
The city that's home to both the American movie industry and Cesar Millan's Dog Psychology Centre has blended movies and mutts for the first ever Los Angeles Dog Film Festival which held on June 5. Read more

Enough of Biscuits; Now Get Your Dog a Bottle of Beer!
It is summer again. Who wouldn't like to have some nice beer on a sunny afternoon? Now you have the chance to partake in a pint with your furry friend. A UK-based brewery named Woof and Brew has recently developed Bottom Sniffer, a non-alcoholic concoction specifically for dogs. Read more

Creature Companion @Interzoo! India is the Place to be
India's leading pet care magazine Creature Companion attended Interzoo, the world's biggest trade show for the international pet industry, at Nuremberg in Germany from May 26 to 29, 2016. Read more

156 Beagles Get New Life after Being Rescued from Lab Cages
Over 156 beagles were recently released by a Bengaluru-based pharmaceutical testing laboratory. The dogs, all in the age group of two to five years have been put up for adoption by Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA). Read more

Dogs can Detect Cancers, says Future Health Summit
Dogs have an amazing ability to understand your mood. No doubt they are called a man's best friend. Lately, our furry counterparts are increasingly being used in healthcare to detect disease and prevent medical emergencies. Read more

Interzoo 2016 to Break New Records
The world is all set to witness its leading exhibition for the global pet industry - Interzoo 2016 today. If sources are to be believed, Interzoo 2016 will break new records with more than 1,800 exhibitors from more than 60 countries showcasing their products in Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. Read more

Fighting Rabies: Stray Dogs to be Revaccinated in Chennai
Two months after the Corporation took over the city's Animal Birth Control programme from NGOs, the need for revaccination of stray dogs has now come up as an urgent task. Read more

St. Louis Children's Hospital Opens Pet-Friendly Centre for its Patients
St. Louis Children's Hospital has recently opened a new centre that will reportedly facilitate visits between patients and their pets. Read more

Dog Fights off Bear; Saves his Owner's Life
A Canadian man owes his life to his dog after the faithful creature saved him from bear attack. Read more

Purr-Fect Wedding: Canadian Couple gets Married with 1,100 Cats as Guests
A Canadian couple celebrated their love for each other along with their common love for cats by holding wedding at California's Cat House on the Kings. Read more

Who Let the Dogs Out? - It's Vodafone this Time
Leading telecom operator Vodafone organised a Pug-Parade on April 2, 2016 to announce the comeback of one of India's most loved and popular brand mascots, Cheeka, the pug. Read more

Pet Care during Holi - Protect your furry friend from toxic holi colours
Holi is just round the corner and our enthusiasm is all geared up to welcome it with open arms. However, one aspect that people don't give much thought to is the effect the festival has on our canine members. While the intentions and the feelings behind involving these sweethearts are totally justified and understandable, the truth is that your dog must not really be enjoying it as much as you think he is.Read more

Animal Killer and Torturer Flouts Ban, Back in Court
Cat and dog killer Nicolino Camardi is back behind bars for allegedly breaching his prohibition for owning, or living with pets. Camardi, 20, appeared in court Thursday on four charges he breached conditions of his probation.Read more

Animal Protection comes First, Celebrations later, Turin Authorities Opine
Representatives from the city council of Turin will meet to discuss plans to silence the traditional fireworks that make up the part of the city's San Giovanni feast day celebrations. Read more

Health Gadget Manufacturing Company Launches Blood Glucose Meter for Pets
Omnis Health on Monday announced the launch of the GlucoPAW Blood Glucose Monitoring System, giving pet owners a system specifically designed to help them accurately test the glucose levels of their cats or dogs. Read more

Tommy lands SHO in Soup
Call it an Indian juggard or taking a pet dog too far. Yes, it is true that dogs identify people with dubious intent however; non-trained pet dogs cannot replace a sniffer. Read more

'Quit Smoking if you Love your Pet'
An ongoing study by the University of Glasgow in Scotland claims a direct link between the effects on pets living in a smoking environment and a higher risk of health problems, including some animal cancers, cell damage and weight gain. Read more

Canine Copycats can mirror other Dogs Emotions
Dogs can copy each other's expressions in a split-second just like people, showing signs of basic empathy, according to Italian researchers. Mimicking each other's facial expressions is a human habit, which helps people to get along. Read more

Dharmendra & Hema Malini's dog "Sage" Passes Away
Veteran actor Dharmendra's dog, 'Sage' a Golden Retriever has passed away yesterday. In a tweet, his wife and actress-politician Hema Malini shared the news, "Our darling retriever Sage left us ths morn. Such a wonderful part of our family, so loving & loved by all. Words cannot express our deep grief." Read more

Say Yes to Animal Friendly Diwali!
The festival of lights is a joyous moment for everyone to enjoy with their loved ones, and in that comes the pets too. The bright lighted places can be a bit tiring for the animals. Read more

Noida NGO takes Initiative for keeping Stray Dogs Warm during winters
Come winters and come the need for all warm clothes for all; even the canines are also not left behind. Every year dog lovers and other pet lovers come together to do something for the canines living outside our homes. Read more

Kerala HC Gives Orders to Catch Stray Dogs & Sterilise Them
Contrary to what Kerala government had said earlier on dog menace; on Wednesday the Kerala High Court has given an order "to catch stray dog in the state and sterilise them." Read more

Kerala HC Gives Orders to Catch Stray Dogs & Sterilise Them
Contrary to what Kerala government had said earlier on dog menace; on Wednesday the Kerala High Court has given an order "to catch stray dog in the state and sterilise them." Read more

International Pet Food Brand 'Eukanuba' Launched by Mars in India
The internationally renowned pet food manufacturer and marketer, Mars International India Pvt. Ltd. has recently announced the launch of internationally acclaimed pet food brand 'Eukanuba' in India on November 1. Read more

A New Entrant in the Indian Pet Food Industry - Dogsee Chew
The ever growing Indian pet food industry has a new entrant into the market as Khanal Foods. Khanal Foods has recently launched 'Dogsee Chew', a healthy alternative to the synthetic bone chews available in the market. Read more

Discovery in Himalayas: 211 New Species of Animals and Plant Found
Serving home to more than 12 percent of the planet's endangered species; India is known to be a country full of fauna and flora. On the occasion of World Habitat Day, a report released by World Wide Fund (WWF) in Bhutan has revealed that more than 211 new species have been discovered in Eastern Himalayas. Read more

An Enlightening Evening on Canine Reproduction
World's leading pet food brand Royal Canin has recently launched its professional range of food 'HT 42D' in Delhi, which is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of for breeding female dogs from the 1st day of heat to the 42nd day of gestation. Read more

Celebrate National Dog Day with your Furry Friend
Today, 26 August is worldwide celebrated as National Dog day; a day dedicated to human's best-friend. The scientific evidences show that the domestification of dogs dates back to 15000 years ago. On this day, we bring you some of the interesting facts about the dogs... Read more

Creature Companion Impact! Army to Re-examine Policy of 'Humane Euthanasia' for Animals
Thanks to Creature Companion raising its voice against 'humane euthanasia' for animals who have outlived their active service in the Army, and animal lovers filing PILs in courts, including the Delhi High Court, the policy of disposal of the animals is being re-examined. Read more

It's Official! No more Animal Sacrifice at Nepal's Gadhimai Festival
In a significant development, Gadhimai festival, the world's biggest animal sacrifice event held every five years in Nepal, will no longer witness the 300-year-old practice. Read more

Coming Up! A $48 mn Luxury Terminal for Pets @JFK
One of the busiest airports in the world, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is going to open 'the ARK,' a new 178,000-square-foot terminal exclusively for animals costing $48 million next year. Read more

Meet the Manager - A 9-month-old Scottish Fold
A cat has been hired as communications manager by a Romanian internet startup. Over 700 candidates submitted their CVs for the job, and the cat manager was selected after a rigorous recruiting process. Read more

Instead of Mercy Killing, Brownie Gets Wheel Support!
While chasing a dog on the road, Indore based Adarsh Sood's 9 - year old Labrador 'Brownie' was hit by a bike, which broke his backbone paralyzing his hind legs forever. Read more

The Creatre Companion Impact! 'Dog's Day' to Protect Dogs
The controversial Yulin Annual Dog Meat Eating Festival in China, which started six years ago, made headlines recently when the media reported the killing of over 10,000 dogs. Read more

Look what Bebo did! Kareena Named her Dog after Leonardo Dicaprio
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's love for pets is well-known. The 'Dabangg' girl Sonakshi Sinha gifted the couple a pug, which they have named after Hollywood star Leonardo Dicaprio. Read more

A Sigh of Relief! Cosmetic Testing on Animals to end in US
Under a legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives, animal testing of cosmetic products and ingredients, and the sale of newly animal-tested cosmetics, would be phased out. Read more

Canada's Pet Industry to touch $9 bn by 2019
The increasing trend toward premium and super premium non-medical pet products will spur the Canadian pet market to $9.2 billion by 2019, according to the 2015 Canadian Pet Market Outlook report. Read more

Strong Outrage against Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2015
Owing to the social media presence and its popularity over the country, the Chinese officials have reportedly banned the so-called Yulin Dog Meat Festival in the Guangxi region of China. Read more

A Clothing Line for Puppies by Lady Gaga
The 29-year-old singer Lady Gaga has announced that she will be designing 'creative and functional ways for pets and their owners to bond' via her and her fiance Taylor Kinney's puppy Asia's Instagram account, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Read more

'Stop Buying; End the Trade in Wild Turtles'
On the occasion of World Turtle Day on May 23, Humane Society International/India has urged the people to help end the trade in wild turtles and tortoises by pledging not to buy these endangered species. Read more

Birds have the Fundamental Right to 'Live with Dignity': Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to city police saying that birds have the fundamental right to 'live with dignity' and fly in the sky without being kept in cages or subjected to cruelty. Read more

"Animals Should have Same Rights as That of People: Survey"
As per a new survey done by Gallup in US, it has come to the notice that 32 percent Americans Read more

'Don't Buy Caged Birds, it Encourages Illegal Trade'
Animal rights activists have urged people not to buy any variety of caged birds as it directly encourages the illegal bird trade. Read more

Bizarre but True! Cat Gives Birth to a Dog
A Chinese animal lover has been left shocked after his beloved cat allegedly gave birth to a Chihuahua Read more

Your Dogs must 'bugger off' to US or Face Death: Australia Warns Johnny Depp
Australian officials have told actor Johnny Depp that he has until Saturday to get his pet dogs out of Australia Read more

Vitamin D Crucial to Sick Cats' Survival: Study
A new study says that the secret of a sick cat's survival lies in the level of vitamin D in its body. Read more

Mila Kunis Sued for Stealing Pet 'Chicken' 25 yrs ago
Mila Kunis is facing a lawsuit filed by her 'Ukrainian friend' for stealing a chicken 25 years ago. Read more

New Species of Macaque Discovered in Tibet
A new species of macaque has been found in China's southeast Tibet, according to the Chinese media. Read more

'Don't Allow Use of Animals in Cosmetics Testing'
The Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), accompanied by Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Read more

'Why doesn't Anybody Want me?' Heart-touching Photo Leads to Dog's Adoption
The five-year wait of a shelter dog named Chester to be adopted ended after his photo went viral on social media. Read more

Dogs Can Sniff Out Prostate Cancer with 93 Percent Accuracy: Study
New research has suggested that dogs could one day be used to sniff out cancer. Read more

Dog Survives Fall off 230-Ft Cliff
Miracles happen! A dog in Oregon survived a fall off a 230-foot cliff. Read more

Why a Monkey in Bihar is attacking Train Drivers?
Nothing sweet about this monkey who is on the path of revenge.Read more

Amitabh Bachchan and Akhilesh Yadav Celebrate World Sparrow Day
The sparrow, which as you may or may not know is the official State Bird of Delhi, is being celebrated globally today on World Sparrow Day.Read more

Dog kisses May Be Good For your Health, Reveals Study
Owning a dog may give your health an even bigger boost than we realized. Read more

Special Unit to Probe Dog Rape Case
A 16-year-old allegedly compelled a 47-year-old worker to involve in a sexual act with the dog. Read more

Click to Know why you must have a Dog at Home
Dogs are family! Apart from an emotional connect; there are medical benefits of having a dog. Take a look. Read more

Sweet Revenge!! Stray Dog Kicked by Driver Returns and Trashes His Car
A man in Chongqing, China faced the wrath of stray dogs for kicking a dog out of his parking area, according to a report. Read more

Better Adopt a Dog than go Shopping: Supermodel-Actress Kate Upton
Supermodel-actress Kate Upton knelt on the grass and petted Bull, a tail-wagging pit bull terrier, while dozens of cameramen and spectators crowded for a look outside Space Coast Stadium. Read more

Chimps raised with humans act differently
When chimps are raised as pets, they lose their ability to form strong social bonds Read more

Should our Puppy sleep with us?
Dr. Marty Becker for Vetstreet.com is a practising veterinarian with about thirty years of experience. Read more

Paediatricians and Vetenarians partner on Lyme Disease
Annually, at least 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme in the U.S. Lyme disease is an infectious Read more

Dogs prefer Petting over Verbal Praise
"I spend half my day talking to my dog," study co-author Dr. Clive Wynne, Professor and Director of the Canine Science collaborator Read more

To beat the Lonely Dog Blues
A new study has proved that pet dogs miss their family when left alone for most part of the day. "About four out of 10 dogs Read more

Health and Fitness may Win you a Medal
Dogs have been known to be human’s best friends and pets for many years now. It is interesting to know that there Read more

Dog Shows - A Global Perspective
Dog shows or conformation events are organised by people who have genuine love as well as enthusiasm for dogs Read more

British Airways launches its latest animal channel to de-stress passengers
BA has launched its latest in - flight entertainment programme which will use man’s best friends in the aim of getting passengers Read more

What should you do when Dogs Fight
The most frightening thing a dog owner witnesses is a dog fight, and many of them find it Read more

Teach Your Dog to be Home Alone
Since puppies are highly social animals, owners often find it tricky to leave them at Read more

Global Pet Foods Removes China-Produced Pet Treats from Stores
Canada's Global Pet Foods is pulling China-made pet treats from 160 of its stores, Read more

Abinpet Organises Business Round table During FIFA World Cup
Three international guests from the Brazilian Association of the Industry of Read more

Blue Buffalo, PetcoRaise Millions for Pet Cancer Research
Blue Buffalo and Petco have raised more than $2.4 million in 2014 for pet Read more

Natura Pet Products to Stop Selling in Canada
Due to the country's bilingual packaging requirements, Natura Pet Products has decided to stop Read more

Pet Supply Retailer Pet sense to Open 100th Location
Pet supply retailer Petsense has completed construction and is preparing Read more

Don’t FeedPets Raw Diets, Warns FDA
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food poisoning isn’t only Read more

Buddy's Kitchen Creates Frozen Food for Pets
Canada-based Buddy's Kitchen has created a fresh prescription petfood diet, FreshRx Read more