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Pets

Should workers get bereavement leave to mourn pets?

A small but growing number of South Korean companies now offer pet bereavement leave, reflecting the rise of pets as family members.
A small but growing number of South Korean companies now offer pet bereavement leave, reflecting the rise of pets as family members.

Shelter Star of the Month: Orrie the affectionate Singapore Special

Orrie, a seven-year-old Singapore Special, is looking for a forever home.
Orrie, a seven-year-old Singapore Special, is looking for a forever home.

Designing with paws in mind: Why more Singaporeans are building homes around their pets

For a multi-pet household with four cats, two dogs and a fish, each occupant – human and animals – has different needs.
For a multi-pet household with four cats, two dogs and a fish, each occupant – human and animals – has different needs.

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan to host private ‘learning experience’ as part of Singapore Pet Festival

The sessions with Caesar Millan will offer participants “a rare opportunity to get up close with Cesar as he shares what it takes to understand your dog’s behaviour”.
The sessions with Caesar Millan will offer participants “a rare opportunity to get up close with Cesar as he shares what it takes to understand your dog’s behaviour”.

Should workers get time off to mourn pets? South Korea remains divided

Around 29.2 per cent of households in South Korea had pets in 2025, according to a survey by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Around 29.2 per cent of households in South Korea had pets in 2025, according to a survey by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Want a friend in the AI age? Get a dog

Dogs are always staring at us, particularly our faces and eyes, in order to gauge our shifting feelings.
Dogs are always staring at us, particularly our faces and eyes, in order to gauge our shifting feelings.

Vet Talk

Keeping pets safe in hot weather: It’s not just about the heat

Hotter, drier weather is not just uncomfortable, but also poses health risks for pets beyond a sweaty walk.
Hotter, drier weather is not just uncomfortable, but also poses health risks for pets beyond a sweaty walk.

Why the Singapura is one of the rarest pedigreed cats in the world

Two-year-old male Singapura cat Star being examined by judge Jennifer Reding at the Asia Cat Expo 2026 on June 27.
Two-year-old male Singapura cat Star being examined by judge Jennifer Reding at the Asia Cat Expo 2026 on June 27.

Fur, fame and felines: Over 100 cats strut their stuff at Singapore’s cat show

Judge Jan Rogers judging a sphynx cat during CFA Cat Show at Asia Cat Expo on June 27.
Judge Jan Rogers judging a sphynx cat during CFA Cat Show at Asia Cat Expo on June 27.

In Mexico, World Cup jerseys fit all shapes, sizes – and species

Javier Padilla interacts with his dog Trufa, wearing a jersey of Mexico's national football team, as pets are dressed for the occasion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico is hosting with U.S. and Canada, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Armando Vega
Javier Padilla interacts with his dog Trufa, wearing a jersey of Mexico's national football team, as pets are dressed for the occasion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico is hosting with U.S. and Canada, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Armando Vega

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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.