Australian kangaroo killer avoids jail

Australian kangaroo killer avoids jail

An Australian man who deliberately mowed down at least 20 kangaroos with a truck avoided jail on Tuesday (Nov 26) after pleading guilty to animal cruelty, local media reported.
16 dog food brands linked to canine heart disease: FDA

16 dog food brands linked to canine heart disease: FDA

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named 16 dog food brands linked to reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), also known as canine heart disease, in the last five years.
Britain bans puppy and kitten sales by pet shops

Britain bans puppy and kitten sales by pet shops

LONDON: Britain is forbidding puppies and kittens from being sold by pet shops in a bid to crack down on animal exploitation and abuse.
Video games may help ageing pooches stay mentally nimble

Video games may help ageing pooches stay mentally nimble

At first sight, enthusiastic Border Collies Miley and Tiara may not appear to be providing insights into the deeper workings of the canine mind.
The long and the short: Hong Kong sausage dogs go walkies

The long and the short: Hong Kong sausage dogs go walkies

HONG KONG: In a city that likes to dress up its dogs, 50 dachshunds gathered in Hong Kong Saturday (Feb 3) wearing everything from patterned winter jumpers to dapper tweed.
Web helps Bangkok's flood-hit pets find relief

Web helps Bangkok's flood-hit pets find relief

When the floodwaters came up to her chin, Karuna Leuangleekpai knew she had to abandon her house on the outskirts of Bangkok. But she had no idea what to do with her seven dogs.