Two micropigs have been rescued after a motorist found them tied by their necks to a lamp post by the side of the road. The distressed animals had been tied up using a baling twine in New Romney in Kent, England. Their rescuer, who was on his way home from…
The arrival of the bees
A couple of months ago, I put a bait hive out in my garden. An empty National brood box, apart from a dark old brood comb pushed to one side and some lemongrass oil smeared on the walls. Then I waited. At first… nothing. But then… I saw some bees…
Cooper the Yorkie Terrier Mix | Birmingham Pet Photography | Kat Ku | Modern Dog and Cat Photos. Ann Arbor| Detroit | Chicago| NYC
Clients always tell me that their favorite images of mine are where their pets are in the front, and they’re in the background, but out of focus. I think it’s safe to say we all feel a little self conscious about having our photo taken, and perhaps even more so…
How much does pet insurance cost?
(Unsplash) From getting a pup for company on the daily walk, to introducing a couple of hamsters into your support bubble, figures from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association show that 3.2 million UK households welcomed a pet during the pandemic. Whether you’re a new pet owner or a more seasoned…
DSPCA relaunch microchipping clinic following heartwarming dog reunion
All Buzz (via Getty Images) The animal charity is microchipping dogs at its Rathfarnham center this Saturday. the animal charity is microchipping dogs at its Rathfarnham center this Saturday for a fee of €10 following its involvement with a successful dog reunion. The DSPCA is urging pet owners to get…
How to Improve Your Gut Health
Think of your gut as a carefully balanced machine with connections to other aspects of your overall health. The gut microbiome, specifically, has been a hot topic in the wellness world as researchers continue to unpack its link to digestive function, mental health and more. The microbiome refers to the…
Pet cat crushed by train at Montparnasse station, leading to a legal challenge for SNCF
An animal rights group is suing French national rail operator SNCF for allowing a train to leave when staff knew a pet paint was on the tracks. The cat was afterward run over and died. The incident, which occurred at Montparnasse station in Paris earlier this month, left the animal’s…