Animals

January 5, 2026

Italy Is Changing Its Air Travel Laws To Improve Animal Welfare

Air traveling with your a pet can be challenging; but, thankfully, Italy has just made it a lot better for everyone. The country’s new aviation rules allow passengers and their canine companion to be together the entire trip, as long as they’re traveling within Italian borders. Now, medium and large dogs of all sizes can travel in the cabin with their owners, instead of being sent to the cargo hold.

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December 8, 2025

This Jokester Horse “Plays Dead” Whenever Someone Tries To Ride Him

You may have heard of possums “playing dead,” but what about a horse? Yes, it turns out that these creatures are known to do the same thing. But rather than involuntarily fainting, as possums do, horses are using it as a way to avoid responsibilities. (Maybe we can learn a thing or two). One funny video shows a horse named Jingang pulling off a clever-to-him ruse: collapsing while people are trying to ride him.

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December 1, 2025

Rescue Dog Has the Sweetest Reaction When Her Human Kisses Her

Not everyone gets to experience a deep bond with a dog; but for those that do, it’s the best feeling. Nala, adopted in 2022, seemed to know she belonged the moment she arrived in her new Brazil-based home. Her parents, Amanda and Dan, often share sweet snippets of their daily life on Instagram, but one recent video captures just how much love is shared between them.

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