The pet I’ll never forget: Stevie, the chicken who joined my dog pack
Stevie and her two siblings were the first chickens I ever fostered. I brought them home from a local animal shelter in 2021, not knowing how much one tiny hen…
Beyond CITES: fixing the policy gaps in the exotic pet trade
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.…
Losing a Pet Hurts More Than Many Realize—Here’s How Friends Can Offer Support
Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning The trigger might come when you notice—yet again—just how empty the house feels without your cat’s…
RSPCA Reports Increase in Neglected Pet Cases
An animal charity has expressed concern for the wellbeing of pets this Christmas as it reports an increase in cruelty cases in both Devon and Cornwall. The RSPCA said it…
Farewell, Gator: Emotional Support Alligator Denied Entry to Phillies Game
Game Day Gator: TikTok Star Wally, the Leashed Reptile, Faces Unprecedented Entry Denial at Philadelphia Baseball Affair In the grand spectacle of a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, Wally, an extraordinary…
Seal Care 101: Your Guide to Pet Seal Ownership
Considering the prospect of having a seal as a pet? The idea is intriguing, but it’s no small undertaking. Let’s start with a splash of facts about seals: there are…