‘Breeding faster than we can rescue’: responsible UK ferret owners wanted

‘Breeding faster than we can rescue’: responsible UK ferret owners wanted

Now the summer breeding season is here, animal welfare groups report a huge influx of lost, stray or abandoned ferrets, often pregnant jills (females) whose owners can’t cope with extra kits, or hobs (males) who have marshalled their notorious escapology skills to go in search of a mate.

Jill Biden decorates White House lawn for Valentine’s Day: See the pics

Jill Biden decorates White House lawn for Valentine’s Day: See the pics

Erin Scott / White HouseAll of the "heart-work" created by the students used the following words: Compassion, Courage, Family, Gratitude, Healing, Hope, Kindness, Love, Peace, Strength and Unity.

President Biden's dog Commander to make TV debut during 'Puppy Bowl'

President Biden's dog Commander to make TV debut during 'Puppy Bowl'

The German shepherd will appear with Biden's wife, Jill, in a video message about pet love during Sunday's broadcast of “Puppy Bowl XVIII” on Animal Planet.I'm Jill Biden, here at the White House with our new puppy Commander,” the first lady says.

President Biden has a new cat, Willow — and she’s already made the White House home

President Biden has a new cat, Willow — and she’s already made the White House home

I love having animals around the house,” Jill Biden told a local news station in 2020.The White HouseWillow’s addition comes about nine months after the couple said a new cat was on its way.

President Joe Biden introduces his new puppy

President Joe Biden introduces his new puppy

Michael LaRose, the press secretary for first lady Jill Biden, told NBC News that Major received training during his time in Delaware before returning to Washington, D.C.Major, who was adopted in 2018, became the first rescue dog to live in the White House when the Bidens moved in.

Major White House news: Biden’s dog to receive anti-biting training offsite

Major White House news: Biden’s dog to receive anti-biting training offsite

Major the White House dog will receive further training away from the executive mansion after two biting incidents at his new home, a spokesman for the first lady, Jill Biden, said on Monday.

Joe Biden's dogs, Champ and Major, have returned to the White House

Joe Biden's dogs, Champ and Major, have returned to the White House

Adam Schultz / White HouseMichael LaRosa, the press secretary for first lady Jill Biden, confirmed to NBC News that the family's two German shepherds have been back in the White House for a few days.

Joe Biden poses with 'first dogs' Champ and Major in the Oval Office

Joe Biden poses with 'first dogs' Champ and Major in the Oval Office

The photo shows a smiling Biden in the Oval Office with the latest presidential pets, German shepherds named Major and Champ, whom the president and first lady Jill Biden brought to the White House after the dogs had been part of their family for years.

Jill Biden (and her dogs) promote mask-wearing in new PSA

Jill Biden (and her dogs) promote mask-wearing in new PSA

Get the best news, information and inspiration from TODAY, all day long.“For a lot of us during this pandemic, our pets have been such a source of joy and comfort and maybe a bark or two on a video conference,” she says.“The unconditional love from a dog is one of the most beautiful things on Earth and we owe it to them to keep ourselves healthy, so please keep wearing your masks, even when you’re out walking your dog.

Major Biden's virtual 'Indoguration Party' will support his former shelter

Major Biden's virtual 'Indoguration Party' will support his former shelter

That means inauguration day is as big a deal for Major as it is for his owners, Joe and Jill: Along with older brother Champ, Major will be ascending to the highest canine office in the land, First Dog. To celebrate, the shelter from which the Bidens adopted Major, the Delaware Humane Association, will be holding their own livestreamed inauguration event on January 17: Major Biden's Indoguration Party.

‘Britain’s naughtiest dog's' chewing habit costs owners nearly £9k

‘Britain’s naughtiest dog's' chewing habit costs owners nearly £9k

His owners claim to have ‘Britain’s naughtiest dog’ after he chewed his way through eight sofas, two dining room tables and 10 remote controls – costing Jill Kirkham and her partner Steve nearly £9k in total.

Joe and Jill Biden are bringing a cat to the White House

Joe and Jill Biden are bringing a cat to the White House

"President-elect @JoeBiden and his wife @DrBiden won’t just be bringing their German shepherds, Major and Champ to the White House,” a Friday evening tweet from CBS Sunday Morning read.President-elect @JoeBiden and his wife @DrBiden won’t just be bringing their German shepherds, Major and Champ to the White House.

Holiday Steals and Deals is coming! Here's how to stream the 2-hour special

Holiday Steals and Deals is coming! Here's how to stream the 2-hour special

Get the first look at Jill's special by streaming the event first on TODAY All Day on Peacock at 9:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 23) Don't have a subscription?

Joe Biden's German shepherd Major will be the 1st rescue dog in the White House

Joe Biden's German shepherd Major will be the 1st rescue dog in the White House

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, are preparing to move into the White House in January, and their dogs, Major and Champ, will join them, marking a significant first for animal lovers.

Americans help animal shelters during coronavirus pandemic

Americans help animal shelters during coronavirus pandemic

Things were looking good for Axel Evensen, 17, when the coronavirus outbreak led to a stay-at-home order in California.“This has been his best and happiest year of school,” his mom, Jill Evensen, told TODAY.Axel Evensen, 17, cuddles his foster dog, Johnny.

Joe Biden adopts adorable rescue dog

Joe Biden adopts adorable rescue dog

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, have adopted a rescue German shepherd named Major from a Delaware animal adoption center.