Woman Has Late Pet Dog’s Ashes Mixed into Her Eyeliner Tattoo Ink to Have Him with Her Always
A UK woman found an unusual way of keeping her late pet dog close to her – by having his ashes mixed in with her semi-permanent eyeliner.
Controversial ‘AI-Powered Pet Translator’ Boasts a 95% Accurracy Rate
A Chinese startup recently announced an AI-powered pet translator that it claims can interpret the sounds of cats and dogs with an accuracy rate of nearly 95%.
Company Develops Drug That Allegedly Slows Biological Aging in Dogs
LOY-002 is a supposedly revolutionary drug that can extend the ‘healthy lifespan’ of senior dogs by slowing down biological aging.
Man Allegedly Trains Dog to Illegally Dump Trash Bags on the Side of the Road
An Italian man has been fined for allegedly training his dog to carry trash bags in its mouth and dump them in unauthorized places to avoid paying for trash collection.
Lost Cat Somehow Finds Its Way Back Home Five Months and 250 Kilometers Later
A French couple was both shocked and overjoyed to learn that the pet cat they had lost during a trip to Spain five months before had been found near their home.
Woman Fined $1,400 Because Her Cat Keeps Visiting Her Neighbor
A French woman was shocked to learn that she had been fined €1,250 ($1,435) because her pet cat had been trespassing on her neighbor’s property.
Man Agrees to Pay “Cat Support” for Up to 10 Years Following Divorce
As part of a divorce agreement with his ex-wife, a Turkish man has agreed to pay 10,000 liras ($240) every three months as child support for their two cats. Buğra B., who lives in Istanbul, filed for a mutually agreed-upon divorce from his wife, Ezgi B., citing “severe incompatibility and a breakdown in the foundation […]
Adidas China Launches Clothing Collection for Small Pets
If you’ve ever dreamed of matching sporty outfits with your pet cat or dog, you’re in luck, because Adidas recently launched an entire fall/winter collection for small animals. On October 1st, Adidas China officially launched its Originals clothing collection for small pets at its flagship stores in Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu, but also via its […]
Newlywed Couple Seeks Divorce Because Their Pets Are Not Getting Along
A young couple in Bhopal, India, has initiated divorce proceedings after repeated failed attempts to get their pets, a dog and a cat, to get along in the family home. According to sources from a Bhopal Family Court, the unnamed couple initially bonded over their love for animals, became friends, and later married, so it […]
Pet Yeast Craze Gaining Traction in China
A growing number of young Chinese looking for low-maintenance companionship are turning their attention to jars of activated yeast that only need flour and water. So-called static pets such as stones, mango pits, paper boxes, and even toothpaste have become very popular with Chinese youths looking for low-commitment companionship to compensate for their stresfull daily […]
Pensioner Sued for Sistematically Feeding Neighbor’s Pet Cat
A 68-year-old Swiss woman was taken to Court by her neighbor, who claims that the pensioner systematically fed her pet cat for months, despite being notified in writing to stop. This unusual story takes place in Zurich, where a woman stands accused of luring her neighbor’s cat with food for a period of 10 months […]
The Dark Side of China’s “Free Cat” Vending Machines
Pet vending machines have been sparking heated online debates in China for months, but this controversial “unmanned economy” model seems to have an even darker side than meets the eye. We first featured China’s live pet vending machines back in May of this year when they were spotted in busy cities like Beijing and Shanghai. […]
Woman Takes Husband to High Court for Caring More for Pet Cat Than for Her
In a case that recently scandalized the Karnataka High Court, a woman filed a cruelty case against her husband, claiming that he cared more about their pet cat than about her. An Indian woman was scolded by judges in Bengaluru for filing a frivolous cruelty complaint against her husband in which she mostly complained that […]
Man Bleeds to Death After Being Scratched by Beloved Pet Cat
A middle-aged Russian man suffering from diabetes and poor blood clotting tragically lost his life after being scratched on the leg by his pet cat. On November 22, Dmitry Ukhin, a 55-year-old man from the Kirishi district, in Russia’s Leningrad region, went looking for his pet cat Styopka around the neighborhood. The feline had an […]
Woman Gets Two Months in Jail for Overfeeding Pet Dog to Death
A New Zealand woman was sentenced to two months behind bars for overfeeding her pet dog Nuggi to the point where he could hardly walk 10 meters without needing a break. When Nuggi was resued from his Auckland owner in October of 2021, he weighed a whopping 53.7kg and his small legs struggled to support […]