Climate campaigner's fury over killing of 570 whales

Climate campaigner's fury over killing of 570 whales

CLIMATE campaigners have slammed Norway for killing hundreds of whales this year, despite a dwindling use of whale meat in the country.Whalers, who typically use explosive harpoons, hunted more than 570 minke whales - the highest number in five years, according to Norwegian Fishermen's Sales Organisation data.

Meet Sidney the seal! NYC aquarium introduces rescued harbor seal from California

Meet Sidney the seal! NYC aquarium introduces rescued harbor seal from California

The mammal center and National Marine Fisheries Service requested that the New York Aquarium take Sidney in and the aquarium agreed.Sidney was taken to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, where staff had to provide around-the-clock care and feed her every two hours.

Lady Gaga's stolen dogs returned Friday night

Lady Gaga's stolen dogs returned Friday night

Lady Gaga's two stolen dogs were returned on Friday night, Los Angeles Police confirmed to NBC News.The family of the injured dog walker, Ryan Fisher, said Friday afternoon that he is expected to make a full recovery.

Woman travels 600 miles to reunite 93-year-old with his beloved dog

Woman travels 600 miles to reunite 93-year-old with his beloved dog

Alan and Cap reuniting at his nursing home in Kendal, Cumbria (Picture: SallyAnn Fisher / SWNS.COM)They were able to stay for an hour with him before leaving to travel 300 miles home.

Couple travel the world on the cheap by looking after people's pets

Couple travel the world on the cheap by looking after people's pets

Laura and Barry have been on an 18-month adventure thanks to picking up dogsitting jobs (Picture: Laura Fisher / SWNS)Laura Fisher, 36, and Barry McNeice, 35, have spent the last 18 months travelling the world on the cheap – all thanks to jobs looking after people’s pets and staying in their homes free of charge.

Can dogs get coronavirus? Experts say not to worry

Can dogs get coronavirus? Experts say not to worry

A spokesman for Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said that a pet dog had been tested "weak positive" for the COVID-19 virus, but also noted that AFCD "does not have evidence that pet animals can be infected with coronavirus or be a source of infection to people.".

‘Sickening sight’ Cruel pet owner dumps skeletal remains of dead dog in canal

‘Sickening sight’ Cruel pet owner dumps skeletal remains of dead dog in canal

‘Sickening sight’ Cruel pet owner dumps skeletal remains of dead dog in canal  A CRUEL pet owner is being hunted by the RSPCA after the skeletal remains of a dead dog were recovered from a canal by a fisherman.