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18+ min ago (542+ words) Dear Mum and Dad, It's your dog Clancy, writing from the city. I have some urgent news to share. It seems that by licking all the humans in my family, from the babies up, I've been helping them to develop nice personalities. Well, nicer personalities than they might otherwise have developed. My achievement has been revealed by Japanese research into the human microbiome, released last week. The microbiome, apparently, consists of all the weird bacteria that swim around in the stomachs of humans. (I may have some of the details wrong. I'm not a scientist. I never really bothered.) Good puppy, lick away the sadness!Credit: Getty Images The point is that the main researcher " Takefumi Kikusui from Azabu University " studied 343 teenagers. The youngsters who lived with dogs were happier and more sociable than those who lived without dogs. The…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (331+ words) This child has finally figured out the neck size of his XL Bully puppy in the most unexpected way. Instead of measuring the size with a tape, the boy pulls out a trick that left everyone surprised. But what left the child amused was that the puppy's neck size matched his waist. The clip, which has more than 1.2K likes, has even left the internet baffled. Have you ever wondered what the neck size of your XL Bully puppy is? If so, then we are sure you might have tried measuring the size with a tape. But this boy named Tippy Martinez opted for a unique method to check the size of his pet pup's neck. Instead of the tape, the boy used the collar to check the same. The clip uploaded on @tipdrll shows the little one taking out the…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (293+ words) Experts estimate that more than half of the world's pet cats are overweight " and now the flabby tabbies might soon have their own version of Ozempic. Pet meds company OKAVA Pharmaceuticals has announced that the first clinical trial " dubbed MEOW-1 (ManagEment of OverWeight cats with OKV-119) " for a feline GLP-1 agonist drug was a success. The pet-tailored GLP-1 has the potential to enhance quality of life, promote healthy aging and even become the "most impactful life-extending therapy" available for felines, according to a press release. Beyond simply weight loss, the drug could be the solution for common metabolic feline illnesses, such as diabetes and kidney disease, thereby aiding healthy aging and longevity. "Caloric restriction, or fasting, is one of the most well-established interventions for extending lifespan and improving metabolic health in cats," Michael Klotsman, PhD, MBA, CEO of OKAVA, said…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (448+ words) Earth is full of giants, but "longest" doesn't always mean "heaviest" or "biggest-looking." Some of the longest animals might be as small as worms or jellyfish. Be it a thin ribbon like an animal drifting in the ocean, or colossal mammals longer than a basketball court. Many of these species live far from human eyes, in deep or cold seas, so much so that they glimpse into another world.What makes them fascinating is not just their size, but how they survive, slowly pulsing, gliding, or hunting through dark waters. These long animals tell us how much of the planet's life is hidden beneath the surface. Understanding them can deepen respect for fragile ecosystems and the need to protect them. Here are some of the longest animals known today....

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (40+ words) Brittany Baumann, with the Animal Humane Society, shares a very special (and very squirrel-y) guest. This pup, in need of a forever home, is an adorable handful This pup, in need of a forever home, is an adorable handful...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (246+ words) Ozzy has gone viral, but he will never know it. A Manitoba mother named Riesha shared a video of him doing the job he was born for: shepherding her kids to the bus stop. More than 440,000 TikTokers loved it, but they probably aren't why Ozzy has never missed a day of "work." Riesha wrote, "Our German Shepherd Ozzy takes the kids to the bus stop every morning, waits for them to get on, waits for the door to close, and heads back inside." In the video, snow covers the ground, but it doesn't slow Ozzy down. "Our good boy has never missed a morning of bus stop duty for 2 years now." The kiddos in question'aged nine and six'wanted to wait for the bus themselves. Riesha felt much better about their new independence when Ozzy followed along. "That's really what Ozzy's…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (384+ words) This is one sweet love story straight out of the books. However, instead of featuring humans, this story is about a feline who fell in love with a rescue kitten. No wonder this video narrating their touching story in the sweetest way possible is being loved by many. The clip has fetched 214K likes at the time of writing and continues to be loved by many cat lovers. This love story is sure to melt your heart. The TikTok video, uploaded on @nala_meets_world, shows how an orange cat fell in love with a rescue kitten within days of being sheltered at home. The clip shows the owner finding a "sick frostbitten kitten outside" who was roaming on the streets. The thoughtful pet parents then "brought her" into their "garage for warmth." Meanwhile, they were even "reaching out to rescues to take" the…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (219+ words) December 12, 2025 / 10:04 AM CST / CBS Chicago If you're looking for a new furry friend, PAWS Chicago is hosting their holiday adopt-a-thon this weekend. The event starts on Friday, Dec. 12 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 14. The adopt-a-thon is on from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, and then 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. During the adopt-a-thon PAWS will extend its adoption hours and waive fees on select pets. They're trying to help more than 125 homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens find new fur-ever homes. The event is held at the Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center in Lincoln Park at 1997 N. Clybourne Avenue. PAWS also asks families bring along all members, including children, to meet the pet you're interested in adopting to make sure there are no issues. If you already own a dog and are looking to adopt a dog, you should bring your dog along as well to…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (262+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Two women are facing animal cruelty charges after Knoxville police said they had 23 animals living in their studio apartment." Jazmin Garcia, 18, and Skyla Whisenant, 20, were both arrested on 23 counts of animal cruelty. According to a warrant for Garcia and Whisenant's arrests, police were called to their apartment on Magnolia Avenue on Wednesday around 10:15 p.m. for a report of a fire. When officers arrived, the warrant said they saw Garcia and Whisenant removing animals from their apartment and putting them into two vehicles." Once concerns of a fire were cleared, the warrant said officers stood outside the open doorway to the small studio apartment and saw "animal feces, cages, trash, food, sand and various objects scattered throughout the apartment, creating extremely unsanitary living conditions."" According to the warrant, officers became concerned about the well-being of the animals and went to…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago (1174+ words) Have you ever noticed your dog's face light up with what appears to be a genuine smile? Or perhaps you've wondered why your friend's dog seems to grin while yours maintains a more stoic expression? The canine "smile" is one of the most endearing and sometimes misunderstood behaviors in our four-legged companions. What we interpret " The post Why Some Dogs Smile and Others Don't appeared first on Animals Around The Globe. Have you ever noticed your dog's face light up with what appears to be a genuine smile? Or perhaps you've wondered why your friend's dog seems to grin while yours maintains a more stoic expression? The canine "smile" is one of the most endearing and sometimes misunderstood behaviors in our four-legged companions. What we interpret as a smile can range from a relaxed, open-mouthed expression to an active pulling…...