Animals

May 29, 2024

BARK Air’s Flights For Dogs Are Now Boarding for Pawesome Adventures

If you are loved by a dog and travel often, you've likely faced the conundrum of what the most dog-friendly option is. Most airlines don't allow dogs, and those that do restrict to small breeds or force dogs into the cargo hold. It's a miserable experience for dogs and owners alike. There have even been tragic consequences to treating our beloved family members as luggage.

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May 17, 2024

Senior Cats Get Their Own Purrfect Retirement Village in the UK

Kittens are universally adorable, but what about when they grow up? Senior cats historically get adopted much less than young cats and kittens whose nonstop antics are hard to pass up. As a result, many elder cats who have no health problems end up being euthanized at overcrowded shelters. In one English town, though, they're living their best lives in a retirement village built just for them.

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May 8, 2024

Kindhearted Man Leaves His Cat’s Fur Outside for Birds To Make Their Nests

Cats and birds are pretty much natural enemies, and it's not difficult to figure out why. However, one cat owner in the UK, affectionately known as CatDad, has made it his mission to begin mending the divide between the two species. In a heartwarming video, he demonstrates how he repurposes shed cat hair. Rather than throwing it away, CatDad carries it outside (while holding Teddie, one of the two cats it came from)

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May 3, 2024

Ancient Burial Site Reveals Foxes May Have Been Human‘s Best Friend Before Dogs

Dogs and cats have been human's most popular pet companions throughout history. But it turns out, another mammal could have once held a similar rank. A 1,500-year-old burial site found in Patagonia, Argentina, features a human skeleton laid to rest alongside a fox. This unique placement sparked questions about the bond these two may have shared during their lifetimes.

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