Pets

Frenchman convicted after pit bull mauls pregnant girlfriend to death

The court in the northern town of Soissons handed Christophe Ellul, 51, a suspended four-year sentence, and ordered the dog put down.

Screwworm treatment for pets receives emergency US FDA approval

Pet owners can purchase nitenpyram tablets to treat New World screwworm infections in cats and dogs that are at least 0.9kg and four weeks old.

Custom funerals, memorial keepsakes: How Singapore pet owners cope with pet deaths

Pet owners can hold a funeral in a memorial hall (left) or turn their pets' fur, bones or ashes into keepsake jewellery pieces.

From Frenchies to Superdog to Raffles Courtyard opening to pets, June is going to the dogs

(Clockwise from left) Raffles Courtyard at Raffles Hotel Singapore is now pet-friendly; a dog adoption drive organised by local shelter SOSD; and Cafe 1664 Pours & Paws at GastroBeats 2026.

Celebrity dog with over 1.5 million followers stolen, slaughtered in China as thief mistook it for a stray

The eight-year-old Border Collie was known as Chutou, and was famous for his intelligence and energy.

Private jet operators turn to ‘jetpooling’ and higher altitudes to combat surge in fuel costs

ssjet - Founder of SingaPawAir Jamie Wong on a flight with Mr Peter Chen and his friends in May 2026.
Credit: SingaPawAir

Shelter Star Of The Month: Cairns the eclectus parrot looking for forever home on World Parrot Day

Cairns, a 14-year-old eclectus parrot, can say “hi”, “hello” and even “meow”.

Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots

Marley, a Miniature American Shepherd dog, eats a "Vip Pup Cup" at "Le Bone Appart" dog cafe in Paris on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Xavier GALIANA / AFP)

Vet Talk

Caring for feathered friends: Common bird health issues to look out for

Many bird species hide pain and illness to avoid predation, making it easy for bird owners to miss early signs of illness.

Puppy Pawlitics: Dog class elections gain traction at South Korea’s pet kindergartens

Campaign posters for a dog kindergarten class president election.

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