Animal welfare

Delhi’s ‘chonkiest’ dogs battle for hearts and a crown

(From left) Tara, Googoo and Hero are among the top contenders in the competition.

Japan to survey animal cafes for first time over welfare and disease concerns

An official at the Environment Ministry said Japan lacks specific standards governing such cafes and handling of many exotic species.

Shark remains in Busan canal after rescue bid fails

Repeated rescue efforts have been unsuccessful and the authorities will try again on Oct 2 using nets.

18 dogs tested for rabies in Kedah after man bitten near Thai border

The Veterinary Services Department said it was alerted to the incident by the Kedah Health Department on Sept 24.

All 7 baby rabbits rescued in Seletar die; VFA to re-home adult animals retrieved, plus one newborn

VFA plans to eventually re-home the remaining 17 rabbits, which remains under the group’s care for now.

Monkey business? Macaques play repairmen, strip lamp posts on Old Upper Thomson Road

The macaques were spotted twisting cylindrical fittings and carrying some away for further “inspection”.

Man jailed for abandoning 71 cats in Bukit Panjang flat for two years; nine of them found dead

The condition of the HDB flat in Bukit Panjang, where the 71 abandoned cats had to survive for nearly two years.

Who looks after Seoul’s pets during Chuseok?

Dogs are being taken care of at Mungpa, a pet boarding center in Gangnam-gu.

Man charged after dog died at Tanjong Katong grooming facility; it was allegedly left unattended

A standard poodle named Buddy was taken to Pawsome.sg’s Tanjong Katong outlet before it died on Oct 30, 2025.

Voting opens in Alaska’s annual Fat Bear Week

The 2025 winner, Chunk, beat out a stiff challenge from two-time winner Grazer.

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