Meet Tubby the Recycling Dog
A Labrador Retriver called Tubby has helped his owner gather and recycle around 26,000 plastic bottles, in the last six years. The canine’s efforts did not go unnoticed, as Guinness offered him a spot in their famous book of records, for the most bottles recycled by a dog. Tubby and his owners live in Pontnewydd, […]
Dog Beer – Because Dogs Like to Get Wasted Too
Polish pet owners have been storming through local pet shops looking for a radical new product – dog beer. You may thinks it’s weird, but I think it’s nice owners want their beloved dogs to enjoy a nice hops-based drink. Jerzy Dilyk, a pet-store owner from Widzew Lodz, says he was reluctant to sell Dog […]
Finnish Bear Won’t Hibernate Unless He Is Tucked-In
Juuso, a large brown bear from the Predator Animal Center, in Finland, only agreed to crawl into his shelter and hibernate, after his best friend tucked him in. With winter drawing ever nearer, Juuso, a young brown bear from Finland’s Predator Center, seemed tired. All the other bears had already began their winter hibernation, and […]
The Cats’ House – A Real Feline Paradise
An American couple decided to drastically modify their home to fit the needs of their pet cats, transforming it into a modern-day feline temple known as The Cats’ House. Bob Walker and Frances Mooney are both mad about cats. They proved it on their wedding day, when they adopted their first cat, who ended up […]
Two-Legged Pig Becomes Tourist Attraction
Zhu Jianqiang, which translates as “strong willed pig”, was born without her hind legs, but managed to survive, and is now a local celebrity. As a piglet, Zhu Jianqiang had nine strong siblings, and neighbors told her owner it would be best to just throw her away or put her out of her misery. But […]
Dog Castle – The Coolest Dog House in Japan
Nanami, a playful Japanese pooch can claim to be the only dog in the world to be living in a regular castle. Built as a small replica of Japan’s famous Matsumoto Castle, Nanami’s castle stands 2.5 meters tall and features three rooms. At the front is the main hall, where Nanami can just lay on […]
Ziggy the Painting Pekingese
Ziggy, a fluffy Pekingese dog, has taken the art world by storm, ever since his owner discovered his incredible talent for abstract painting. Elizabeth Moncelli says her beloved Ziggy took up painting soon after he was old enough to hold a brush between his teeth. Seeing he had a soft spot for the arts, she […]
Indian Toddler Plays with Deadly Snakes instead of Toys
It’s not everyday that you get to see a six-months-old girl playing with full frown pythons, but for Sidhi Siddharth Sinune this kind of snakes are everyday toys. Because he can’t afford to buy his young daughter any toys, Sidhi’s farmer father, who tries to make ends meet as a snake catcher, admits he brings […]
13-Year-Old Boy Makes Friends with Killer Buffaloes
To most South-Africans they are known as the “Black Death, but to 13-year-old Luke Michaelides, two wild African Buffalos have become his best friends. The African Buffalo is one of the “big five” African species credited with killing over 200 people every year, in South Africa alone. Some specimens grow up to 6 feet tall […]
Caboodle Ranch – A Cat-Sized Haven for Homeless Cats
Caboodle Ranch is an impressive sanctuary for cats built by Craig Grant, a man who actually doesn’t like cats. The story of Caboodle Ranch began when Craig’s son moved out, leaving his cat Pepper behind. Just when he was getting used to taking care of an animal he didn’t really want around the house, Craig […]
California Couple Shares Home with Pack of Wolves
Wolves may no seem like the best choice for pets, but to Paul Pondella and Colette Duvall they are more like members of the family. This incredible friendship between man and animals began a few years back, when Paul Pondella rescued and adopted Shadow, a female black Alaskan timberwolf hybrid. The result of mating a […]
Toro Jubilo Festival Makes Bullfighting Look Like Child’s Play
If you thought bullfighting was cruel and barbaric, you’ll soon learn there are far worse ways to kill an innocent animal in the name of primitive entertainment. Every year, on the second weekend of November, a horrific show takes place in the streets of Medinacelli, an otherwise picturesque Spanish town. As soon as the sun […]
Luxurious Hotel for Cats Opens in Britain
With the Luxury Cat Hotel now open in Hertfordshire, you can rest assured your cat will have a nicer holiday than you, the next time you go on vacation. Abi and Matt Purser, the owners of this five-star pet hotel, have always believed cats deserve the same attention and care as their owners, and that’s […]
Cat Prin – The Japanese Tailor for Cats
If you’re one of those pet owners who love think their pets actually need fashionable clothes to look even cuter, Cat Prin is the tailor you’ve been looking for. Cat Prin is a real cat tailor who believes cats look even more adorable when they’re dressed in funny costumes. His models are indeed some of […]
Chinese Football Fan Trains Team of Roosters
China’ may not have been present at the World Cup 2010, in South Africa, but its team of football playing roosters would probably win any competition. Zhang Lijun has always been a big fan of football, but he decided to take his passion for the sport to a whole new level three years, when he […]