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Pets

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

Pet owners can turn their pets' fur, bones or ashes into keepsake jewellery pieces. They can also hold a funeral in a memorial hall into a garden-inspired setting (bottom right).
Pet owners can turn their pets' fur, bones or ashes into keepsake jewellery pieces. They can also hold a funeral in a memorial hall into a garden-inspired setting (bottom right).

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

(Clockwise from top left) Raffles Courtyard at Raffles Hotel Singapore is now pet-friendly, a dog adoption drive organised by local shelter SOSD, Cafe 1664 Pours & Paws at GastroBeats 2026.
(Clockwise from top left) Raffles Courtyard at Raffles Hotel Singapore is now pet-friendly, a dog adoption drive organised by local shelter SOSD, 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.
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
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”.
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)
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.
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.
Campaign posters for a dog kindergarten class president election.

Celeb Pawrents

Actress Tay Ying didn’t plan to be a dog mum until foster dachshund chose her

Actress Tay Ying and her celebrity chef husband Wu Sihan with Tron, their six-year-old merle dachshund at home on May 7, 2026.
Actress Tay Ying and her celebrity chef husband Wu Sihan with Tron, their six-year-old merle dachshund at home on May 7, 2026.

Albon out of Canada sprint qualifying after hitting groundhog

May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA;Williams driver Alex Albon (23) sits in pit lane before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA;Williams driver Alex Albon (23) sits in pit lane before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.