What did 2025 bring for animals in the EU?
The year 2025 marked the beginning of the mandate of Europe’s first-ever Commissioner for Animal Welfare. Hopes were high, and while some meaningful progress was made, many essential outcomes are…
Cats and dogs to receive improved protection as EU agrees on first regulation
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is the primary international framework designed to reduce the threats that global trade poses to wildlife.…
Flat-Headed Cats Seen in Thailand for the First Time in 30 Years, Having Been Thought Extinct
A rare and endangered wild cat native to Southeast Asia has been recorded in Thailand for the first time in three decades, according to the country’s wildlife authorities. The elusive…
Grumpy Corgi Comforts Sick Little Brother For First Time After Trip To Vet
“I think he sensed that Jono was not feeling well …” Angus, a 9-year-old corgi, has never been known as the affectionate type — especially with other dogs. He prefers…
Unusual Tracks In The Sand Lead Beachgoer To Huge Animal Napping On Dune
“It was amazing to see.” Recently, on a quiet stretch of beach in Tasmania, a massive marine visitor emerged from the ocean and lumbered across the sand toward a shaded…
Strangers Step Up In The Best Way After Dog Is Caught Stealing Toy From Store
“It was so sweet to see him so happy …” Just days before Christmas, Plaza Las Américas mall in Mérida, Mexico, was packed with shoppers scrambling to grab last-minute gifts.…
Dog Shares Favorite Treats With All His Friends Before Crossing Rainbow Bridge
It was a party to remember ❤️ Jamieson McCormack and her 8-year-old rescue dog, Simon, had a tradition that meant everything to them. McCormack lovingly called Simon her “little orange…
Corgi Jumps For Joy When She Finally Sees Her Best Friend After A Year Apart
“They both just love each other.” At first glance, Fiona and her next-door neighbor, Kili, don’t look like they belong together. Fiona is a small corgi, while Kili — an…
‘Desperate’ Kitten Approaches Trail Runner And Refuses To Leave Her Side
“She was glued to my ankle, meowing …” While exploring a park near her home in Virginia, Kate Long had an unexpected encounter that would change a small life forever.…
Dog Shocks Family When Her Black Fur Changes Colors Right Before Their Eyes
“It started with a spot …” When Miles Webs was a teenager, he brought home a small black puppy, never imagining that her sleek, dark coat would someday transform. But…