Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Thanks to sustained industry efforts, the injury rate in races is under 2% and most are not serious; 9,997 out of every 10,000 greyhounds that run go home safe.

These spaniels have an important job: catching bed bugs

These spaniels have an important job: catching bed bugs

The dogs have a lot of fun when they’re not hard at work catching bed bugs (Picture: Merlin Environmental) it can take several months to train up the spaniels for bed bug hunting (Picture: Merlin Environmental) The company has seven more puppies in training now (Picture: Merlin Environmental)Juson tells : ‘Spaniels are great at detecting bed bugs.

Eating dog meat could be banned in Seoul in move that may end ‘brutal’ industry

Eating dog meat could be banned in Seoul in move that may end ‘brutal’ industry

The South Korean capital could outlaw eating dog (Picture: Jean Chung/HSI)The Mayor of Seoul is under increasing pressure to bar people from eating dog meat in the city.Dog has been eaten in South Korea for centuries (Picture: Jean Chung)But critics point to the ‘brutality’ and ‘cruelty’ of the dog meat industry.

Funeral for Fido: as pet ownership levels rise, so does the end-of-life care business

Funeral for Fido: as pet ownership levels rise, so does the end-of-life care business

The vet who euthanised the small dog arranged to have him cremated for about $400.Our connections with companion animals, and our willingness to spend on them, even after their deaths, is fuelling the booming pet end-of-life business.

Dogs & D-Day: How to include your pet in your wedding

Dogs & D-Day: How to include your pet in your wedding

Sharadha Vijay, who got married in a church in Chennai, says, "Since pets aren't allowed at the church, I threw a soiree the next day at a pet friendly venue, to specially include my baby Euro in my celebrations.

Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Vanderpump mourns the death of her pet baby Giggy

Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Vanderpump mourns the death of her pet baby Giggy

But as we say, the show must go on, the global beauty industry has beautifully adapted itself to the changing scenarios during the pandemic and people are back in the salons, the best part - the brides are back!photostory.

Chicago restaurateur uses pandemic downtime to fly dogs and cats to safety

Chicago restaurateur uses pandemic downtime to fly dogs and cats to safety

In 1997, one of the bartenders asked if he wanted to help open a restaurant, and he became a partner in One Off Hospitality Group, which opened the Michelin-starred restaurant Blackbird and eventually 10 other Chicago hot spots, including Avec, The Publican and Big Star.

4 Reasons the Pandemic Is a Boon for the Pet Industry

4 Reasons the Pandemic Is a Boon for the Pet Industry

Add to this the growing availability of pet supplies online (the sector saw 11.3% percent growth for online sales in 2019 alone) plus the opportunity to connect with veterinarians and other professionals remotely via telehealth and other online options; the industry was well-positioned to take advantage of the COVID-19-induced circumstances.

UK transport secretary Grant Shapps to return from Spain amid quarantine row – as it happened

UK transport secretary Grant Shapps to return from Spain amid quarantine row – as it happened

However, Jet2, whose parent company Dart Group is based in Leeds, said that flights would continue from the UK to the Balearic and Canary islands, including popular holiday destinations such as Mallorca, Ibiza and Tenerife.

Sick reality INSIDE a puppy farm exposed as defenceless dogs suffer in 'brutal' industry

Sick reality INSIDE a puppy farm exposed as defenceless dogs suffer in 'brutal' industry

Mr Abraham said their welfare was completely compromised (Image: BBC) Mr Abraham’s campaign, Lucy’s Law, has since been successful in banning so-called puppy farms in England.

UK ‘must ban unspeakably cruel’ dog meat trade

UK ‘must ban unspeakably cruel’ dog meat trade

The bill intends to ‘ban the consumption of dog meat’ (Picture: Getty images) Conservative MP Bill Wiggin says the UK should set an example to the rest of the world (Picture: House of Commons) The MP wanted the UK to act as an example to rest of the world, ‘because China argue that until we make it illegal, why should they?’ 450 tonnes of dog meat were imported to Japan between 1997-2017, he added.

Dog walkers issued strict new guidelines to keep pets safe as unregulated industry booms

Dog walkers issued strict new guidelines to keep pets safe as unregulated industry booms

Dog walking has become a boom industry (Image: RSPCA) With nearly one in three owners relying on dog walkers to exercise their pets, leading animal charities have come together to ensure high welfare standards in the growing but unregulated industry.

South Korea closes dog slaughterhouse amid activist pressure

South Korea closes dog slaughterhouse amid activist pressure

South Korean officials have begun dismantling the country’s largest canine slaughterhouse complex, as animal rights activists push to end the custom of eating dog meat.

Is your dog fat? Fitness trackers help put fat pets on a diet

Is your dog fat? Fitness trackers help put fat pets on a diet

He moved to San Francisco for three months, tracked down Czech manufacturers and a customer service subcontractor.Owners willing to splurgeTwo years later, production and sales of the Actijoy fitness trackers have begun, with one unit costing about $300.

Pet Parent Runs Loose at National Veterinary Conference, NAVC

Pet Parent Runs Loose at National Veterinary Conference, NAVC

I was lucky enough to join more than 16,000 professionals in the veterinary industry this week to get a behind-the-scenes view of how our veterinarians live, care-for and love pets.

Travel industry cracking down on rules regarding service animals

Travel industry cracking down on rules regarding service animals

Travel industry cracking down on rules regarding service animals copied! Airlines and cruise ships are rolling out new rules with a growing number of people attempting to cheat policies pertaining to emotional support animals.