Category: Pets News

Pets at Home bans rabbit sales over Easter

, 22/10/2025

Easter bunny sales have been banned by pet shop chains to stop “impulse” rabbit purchases. Pets at Home is pausing the sale and adoption of the animals at all of its 457 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend and laying on free workshops to educate families on responsible pet ownership. The retailer, the largest pet shop in the country, said its move was to put a halt to Britons flocking to join the Easter celebrations by buying a rabbit they cannot properly care for. Jollyes, another pet chain, has followed suit at its 84 stores and warned the public: “A…

Pet dogs are infected with avian flu but the risk to the public is low, the federal government says

, 20/10/2025

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green) as shown in this undated handout photo. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a domestic dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu for the first time in Canada.HO/The Canadian Press A pet dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Tuesday. The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died. “It is the only case of its kind in Canada,” the agency said…

Bengal Cat, Chinchilla, Capybara and More of the Most Expensive Pets You Can Own

, 19/10/2025

liuyushan / Getty Images/iStockphoto When most people adopt a pet, they get a dog, cat or fish. These animals are great, but what if you’re looking for something a bit more unique? Check Out: Check Your $2 Bills — They Could Be Worth Upwards of $4,500Related: 3 Signs You’re Serious About Raising Your Credit Score If you’re considering taking a walk on the wild side, find out how much it costs to own the most exclusive pets. And buyer beware: It’s not uncommon to find people trying to rehome these animals for a nominal price, or even free. But often,…

‘My dog showed no remorse’: Guardian readers on the damage done by their beloved pets | pets

, 14/10/2025

‘One look at that face and I forgave him instantly’ My border collie-jack russell mix, Cache, thought his mission in life was to protect me and our property. I was in the back yard discussing repairs with some contractors and I could hear him barking to warn me about the danger of a stranger. When I came back in, I found he had “moved” the blinds out of the way so he could keep a better eye on things. One look at that face and I forgave him instantly. Sandy Edwards, retired, Iowa, US ‘He viewed the mail with hostility’…

All in Advent Window 17! – Be That Dog!

, 13/10/2025

All In Adventist December 17, we are almost there! For today’s window, it’s only fair. It’s the small things that matter. It often doesn’t take much to make someone’s day just a little bit easier, but it often means rather a lot more. Return your shopping basket or cart. Clear your own table in the cafe. Clean up any dog mess someone might have left behind in the park. Take your rubbish with you in the cinema. There are so many little ways each day that you can make someone’s day a little easier and a lot brighter. You may…

With 2 days left to register exotic pets, owners in a bind in Chennai | Chennai News

, 07/10/2025

CHENNAI: Owners of several thousands of exotic pets in Chennai are waiting with bated breath as there are just two days left for the new, amended Wild Life (Protection) Act to kick in across the nation. Once it takes effect on April 1, 2023, owning invasive alien species, including exotic, non-native animals, birds, reptiles and rodents will be a punishable offense. It, however, takes a lenient view towards people who already own exotic pets, provided they make self-declaration of the pets they own. Once registered, the new law will insulate them, their pets and the progeny of the pets from…

A Dyson Animal Vacuum That ‘Outperforms’ Its Competitors Is Quietly on Sale at Amazon

, 05/10/2025

Dotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. “The vacuum is a significant improvement over our previous vacuum” Amazons Dyson products are rarely on sale at Amazon, so when we see a discounted vacuum cleaner, we’re quick to jump on the deal. Right now, the $550 Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has been slashed by $150. The beloved device is designed with three cleaning modes to tackle all the dust, dirt and pet dander scattered across carpets and hard floors. According to the brand, it has 30 percent more…

12-year-old girl saves little brothers, pets from house fire in southeastern Manitoba

, 03/10/2025

A Manitoba family is picking up the pieces after losing everything in a house fire, but thanks to the quick thinking of their 12-year-old daughter, all of them are alive. Emily Neufeld was at their home in La Broquerie, about 55 kilometers southeast of Winnipeg, with her two younger brothers on the afternoon of March 2. They were waiting for their parents to get home from work. The Grade 7 student had just gotten off the phone with her mom, who was at work in Winnipeg, and was getting ready to start her chores when she noticed a smell coming…