Cocker spaniel becomes ‘first in world’ to master hopscotch

Cocker spaniel becomes ‘first in world’ to master hopscotch

Footage of the spaniel playing hopscotch has been met with joy (Pictures: Kennedy News and Media) Hobby-loving Leo can also play tennis and paint with a brush (Picture: Kennedy News/@trickspaniel)‘I didn’t think it was possible but yet again, he’s amazed me.

What’s new, pussycat? How feline film stars are trained to perform

What’s new, pussycat? How feline film stars are trained to perform

Canadian animal trainer Melissa Millett has a novel way of desensitising the cats she works with: she stages mock film shoots at home.

Woman flies 50 stray dogs to UK from Cyprus during pandemic

Woman flies 50 stray dogs to UK from Cyprus during pandemic

The charity Dogs 4 Rescue posted on its Facebook page that one of its helpers, Andrea Siddons, arranged for a Boeing 747 cargo flight to take the animals from Cyprus to be sheltered back in the UK.

Dad nearly loses arm after scratch from pet dog gave him sepsis

Dad nearly loses arm after scratch from pet dog gave him sepsis

The dad-of-seven was told he was lucky to be alive (Picture: Caters News) Medics at the Royal United Hospital in Bath cleared the infection and left a huge open wound (Picture: Caters News)‘Penny was definitely missing me and the first thing she did when I got home was jump up for a cuddle- we are best friends.

Tell us about the moment you realised your cat loved you

Tell us about the moment you realised your cat loved you

If you have lived with a cat we’d like to hear your stories about when you discovered they returned your affection.If so we’d like to hear your stories about the moment you realised your cat really loved you.

Dallas Nurse Reunites with Beloved Dog after Successful Ebola Treatment

Dallas Nurse Reunites with Beloved Dog after Successful Ebola Treatment

I would not know what would happen to one of my best friends.” After Pham was reunited with Bentley she thanked Dallas veterinary officials and others for showing compassion and caring for Bentley when she could not.

Did You Lose Your Pet? There's an App for That!

Did You Lose Your Pet? There's an App for That!

While having up-to-date identification tags and microchips are key advances, technology is offering a new approach—a facial recognition app to help recover lost pets. This free app aims to recover lost pets, it’s called Finding Rover.

This Year’s Hero Dog Award Goes to… a Cat?

This Year’s Hero Dog Award Goes to… a Cat?

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Los Angeles gives out the “Hero Dog” award every year; however, this year the winner was not a dog at all, reported Barbara Campbell of NPR.Some of us might remember Tara, a Tabby from Bakersfield, CA.

This Time the Tortoise Might Actually Beat the Hare

This Time the Tortoise Might Actually Beat the Hare

The Ryder family, Mrs. T’s caretakers, were devastated, “We were hoping initially there was going to be enough, some stumps left so that we could fix some prosthetic legs to her.

Pet Food Recalled after Salmonella Concerns

Pet Food Recalled after Salmonella Concerns

According to James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs, the company ‘Bravo Pet Foods’ is now recalling one of their products due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Limbach reports, Bravo Pet Foods is also recalling 3 other products, however, they did not test positive for Salmonella.

Second Company Recalls Dog Food Due to Listeria Concerns

Second Company Recalls Dog Food Due to Listeria Concerns

The pet food brand, ‘Stella & Chewy’s,’ is recalling some of their products due to potential listeria contamination. If you are concerned you may have purchased one of the recalled Stella & Chewy’s products, you can look at the lot numbers and UPC codes on the bag.

Cats Trapped in Burning Garage–Saved by Unlikely Hero

Cats Trapped in Burning Garage–Saved by Unlikely Hero

it was the family’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, named Stan, whose barks alerted the family of the fire, saving the lives of the two cats trapped inside. He also proved that dog-cat stereotypes are utterly useless. Stan even broke breed stereotypes.

Watch: Amazing dog gleefully leaps into pile of leaves

Watch: Amazing dog gleefully leaps into pile of leaves

Watch: Amazing dog gleefully leaps into pile of leaves copied! One video shows an adorable corgi on a treadmill getting his cardio on, while his pal is just hanging out. And another video shows a pooch leaping out of a car and charging into a pile of leaves.

How to Phase Out Food Lures During Dog Training Sessions

How to Phase Out Food Lures During Dog Training Sessions

If your dog does not follow your empty hand, try luring one more time. Assuming the dog will follow the hand with the treat in it, click and give him the treat lure one more time.

Salmonella Sparks More Recalls

Salmonella Sparks More Recalls

According to NBC New York, pet food company “Nature’s Variety” is pulling three different sized packages of their ‘Instinct Raw Chicken Formula’ products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Patties for Dogs 6lb, UPC #769949611486