Australian Pet Groomer Creates Fake Nails for Cats
Cally Loridas, the owner of a pet grooming salon in Victoria, Australia, may have just sparked the latest trend in feline fashion – colored acrylic claw sheaths that keep your beloved pet from scratching the furniture. Cat owners from all over Victoria have been pouring in at Cally’s Scratch & Sniffs Pet Grooming Salon, in Cheltenham, after […]
Japanese Company Makes Custom Samurai Armor for Cats and Dogs
Ever wonder what your pet would look like as a Japanese samurai? Well, thanks to this company selling samurai armors for cats and dogs, you don’t have to imagine it anymore. Samurai Age specializes in handmade samurai helmet and armor bottle covers, but they recently went into the pet business as well, launching a line of […]
Woman Shares Home with 1,500 Pet Tarantulas
Most people get chills down their spine at the simple thought of a tarantula, but one Indonesian woman literally can’t get enough of them. 28-year old Ming Cu has been collecting tarantulas since 2010, and she now has 1,500 of them living in her home. Ming Cu’s obsession with tarantulas began 7 years ago, when […]
These Actors Specialize in Theatrical Performances for Pets
Most people may think they’re barking mad, but that’s not stopping dramatic duo Alex Bailey and Krõõt Juurak from putting on theatrical shows aimed exclusively at pets. Actors Alex Bailey and Krõõt Juurak use their own research as well as consultations with pet psychologists to put together artistic performances for their animal audience. They usually travel […]
Japanese Pet Spa Offers to Exorcise Your Possessed Dog
The D+ Kirishima spa in Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture is believed to be the first one in the world to offer a “Pet Dog Exorcism Plan”. The ritual is performed by a Shinto priest at the revered Shingariyu shrine. “Seven-year-old, 10-year-old, and 13-year-old dogs need to be careful of their health, as it’s easier in those years […]
At This Chinese Company Every Day Is ‘Bring Your Pet to Work Day’
A company in China is helping its employees de-stress by allowing them to bring their pets to work every single day. The internet marketing company in Shanghai has been practicing ‘Bring Your Pet to Work Day’ for a while now, and the results have been very encouraging – the staff are considerably happier and even work […]
Kindhearted Woman Converts Home into Retirement Home for Old Unwanted Dogs
House With a Heart is an animal sanctuary in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that’s exclusively dedicated to the care of elderly dogs and cats. Founded in 2006 by Sher Polvinale, the shelter regularly rescues senior animals abandoned by their owners, and cares for them until the very end. Sher and her husband had been working with rescued […]
Veterinarian Spends Over $100,000 Cloning His Beloved Pet Dog
I’ve heard of people buying extra pairs of their favorite jeans, but a Louisiana veterinarian has actually gone and gotten himself two extra copies of his favorite dog! Phillip Dupont spent over $100,000 cloning his beloved pet dog Melvin because he simply couldn’t bear to part with him. Phillip had Melvin cloned about two years ago, […]
Animal Lover to Sell Her Apartment in Order to Save Pet Dog’s Life
A Serbian woman recently announced her decision to sell her apartment and all material possessions so she can afford medical treatment for her dog. Tanja Jankovic, 35, from Jagodina city, wrote that her dog Leo is battling a life-threatening disease and she needs all the money she can get to save him. “Please help me,” she […]
Couple Share What It’s Like Living in a Home with 41 Dogs
An elderly British couple are so ‘crazy’ about dogs that they have no less than 41 furry pets in their three-bedroom Barnsley home. Lynn Everett, 58, and her husband Tony, 67, spend all their time caring for their 24 French bulldogs, ten miniature bull terriers, four Chihuahuas, and three Chinese cresteds. Walking the dogs is […]
Cosmetic Surgery and Botox for Pets a Growing Trend in South Korea
Move over, humans, it seems animals need makeovers too. It’s all the rage in South Korea right now as pet owners are actually paying for cosmetic surgery for their furry companions! Some of the popular procedures include tail shortening and ear trimming for dogs, to make them ‘cute’ with pointy ears. Fat reduction is another […]
The BEEcosystem Lets You Keep Bees as Indoor Pets
Growing bees indoors has never really been an option before, but an American startup called Living Interiors is changing that with their revolutionary new product – the BEEcosystem. The BEEcosystem is a hexagonal cedar observational hive, “small enough to be manageable in non traditional beekeeping spaces,” but also large enough to produce cut-comb honey. The viewing […]
This Muzzle Will Turn the Cutest Dog into a Scary Werewolf
A Russian company has created a menacing muzzle that can transform dogs into fierce-looking werewolves. Fitted with bloody, pointy, ginormous artificial teeth, the werewolf muzzle will make even the cutest poodle look so terrifying that no one’s ever going to try to pet it without your permission. One of the first users of the werewolf muzzle is Marina […]
Meet Loki, the Internet’s Favorite Vampire Cat
Loki is the internet’s newest feline sensation – her pictures have gone viral and people can’t stop gushing over her evil vampire face. With over 50,000 followers on Instagram already, her distinctive appearance is only making her more popular by the minute. Loki’s owner Kaetlyn Koch, from Portland, Maine, says that in real life, Loki is just […]
The Man Who Made Millions by Selling Rocks as Pets
Gary Ross Dahl, who died earlier this year at age 78, will always be remembered for inventing the ‘Pet Rock’, a 1970s novelty toy craze. The brilliant salesman essentially sold rocks for a living, and managed to make millions through his “ridiculously successful marketing scheme.” Although he began his career as an advertising copywriter, Dahl […]