Long Island ‘Catman’ John DeBacker saves pet that was stuck upside down for five days
While he may not wear a mask or cape, John DeBacker has certainly earned the title of hero to one family on Long Island. Dressed in his “Catman” T-shirt, DeBacker successfully rescued a scared and weary cat named Lola, who had been trapped for about five days—most likely upside down—behind a wall in her family’s […]
Ancient villa in Turkey uncovers Roman mosaic that displays names of a family’s pet cat and dog
Fur-ever memorialized. Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable mosaic crafted by a Roman family around 2,000 years ago to commemorate their cherished dog and cat. This artwork, dating back to the late second or third century AD, was excavated from the ruins of a Roman villa located beneath the ancient port city of Adramytteion on Turkey’s […]
OlloNi SS1 AI robot pet keeps family memories in a detachable module
Introducing the OlloNi SS1: A Memory-Keeping AI Robot Pet We’ve seen innovations in home robots, from those that fold laundry to companions that use AI to interact with us. Now, the OlloNi SS1 aims to go a step further by remembering family members. This AI robot pet can recognize both people and pets as it […]
Countrywide recall announced for pet medication due to glass fibers
Nationwide Recall for Dog and Horse Medications A recall has been announced for certain dog and horse medications after glass fibers were detected in injection vials. American Regent reported that specific lots of Adequan Canine Injection and Adequan Im Injectable Combination are affected by this recall. The recall specifically includes two lots of Adequan Canine […]
Trump’s FTC Looks into Veterinary Mergers as Pet Care Prices Rise
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into the consolidation of veterinary services due to rising costs in pet care, often referred to as “petflation.” Recently, the FTC has issued civil investigative demands (CIDs)—these are formal requests requiring companies involved in the merger of Covetrus and MWI Animal Health to submit documentation and information, as […]
Slow-witted influencers keep pet alligators days after fatal attack
Two misguided aspiring influencers are being looked into after they were caught on video petting an alligator in Florida, which came just days after a swimmer was killed in a similar incident. “Join us as we pet the alligator,” TikTok user Kylie Rose captioned this risky adventure, describing what she and her friends thought would […]
Many are wondering: How soon is it appropriate to adopt a new dog after losing your beloved pet?
Reflecting on Loss and the Question of Getting a New Dog Some of you may not know this, but I lost my dog, Rooney, about three and a half months ago. He was an 11 to 12-year-old lab mix that my wife and I adopted later in his life. Although we only had him for […]
Man with a beard filmed taking a foot-long bearded dragon from a California pet store
A man from Northern California, sporting a beard, has been accused of stealing a young bearded dragon from a pet store. The dragon, measuring about 12 inches, went missing, and the incident occurred earlier this week. The suspect, dressed in long pants and a Hawaiian shirt, was caught on surveillance cameras just before the reptile […]
Discover the pet owners investing significant amounts in dog health.
For Lilo, things are looking up—at least for now. Three years ago, while exploring the jungles of Indonesia with my partner, I stumbled upon a small white puppy caught in the underbrush near a bustling road. His family couldn’t locate him, so they decided to bring him home. Today, this resilient rescue resides in Toronto, […]
City budget allocates $1.5 million for pet services, including a new food pantry for animals
The recently approved city budget designates $1.5 million to support pets in New York City, including the establishment of a pet food pantry. According to budget documents, the City Council initiative will boost funding for free and low-cost spaying and neutering services by 50%—that’s an additional $750,000 for fiscal year 2027. Another $750,000 is earmarked […]