Spotify launches playlists for dogs left home alone
Spotify has made playlists and a podcast for dogs to listen to in their owners’ absence, after finding that nearly 74% of UK pet-owners play...
Pets
Green party calls on pet owners not to abandon their animals over the holidays
The Green Party on Friday said the number of pets being abandoned as people go on holidays had increased dramatically. The party called on the...
Animal Party calls for increase in safety for pets at airports
The Animal Party has called on the government and the airports to increase safety measures during the transport of pets following the death of a...
Law on dogs ‘just a draft’ as yet, ministry says after outrage
By Evie Andreou THE proposed bill aiming to amend the law on dogs is just a draft that can be amended, the agriculture ministry said...
Tricks to give your pet CBD
CBD is an invaluable therapeutic tool for pet parents to give to their ailing furry friends. From relieving anxiety to reducing pain and improving appetite,...
Fox terrier wins crown at dog show (video + photo gallery)
By Maria Caspani NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) – A wire fox terrier won “Best in Show” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in...
Like a son but cheaper: South Koreans pamper pets instead of having kids
By Hayoung Choi and Minwoo Park SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Kang Sung-il buys Sancho, his Pomeranian, a toy every business trip and this Lunar...
Grizzly Man Mark swims with his pet polar bear Agee (V)
Polar bears are one of the most iconic and well-loved species in the world. They can swim constantly for days at a time. As well...
Afraid to walk the streets
On October the 13th, my wife took our pet dog for a walk in the village. Instantly they were attacked by a ferocious hound. My...
Almost 11,000 dogs adopted abroad during the past three years
By Evie Andreou ALMOST 11,000 dogs have been sent abroad the past three years for adoption, according to data from the agriculture ministry. The majority...
Basra’s cats lap it up in their own hotel
A world away from Iraq’s battlegrounds, Basra’s cat-lovers have found a haven for their favourite pets. Veterinary student Ahmed Taher Maki has turned his home...
Twice as nice – Barbra Streisand cloned beloved dog
“If we had the chance to do it all again, tell me would we, could we?” Barbra Streisand had a hit singing this question in...
Too many cats?
A recent, unofficial figure, quoted by animal welfare group Cat Paws, estimates that there are 1.5 million cats in Cyprus, i.e. more cats than people....
Wearable tech latest must-have for China’s proud pet owners
Electronic device makers such as Hong Kong-listed SUGA and other start-ups are looking to cash-in on a boom in China in so-called pet wearables, like...
New mobile app to help pet owners and find homes for strays
PETSAVER, a new application that helps owners find their lost pets or unwanted strays find a home, will be available in Cyprus as of tomorrow....
Animal lovers seeking home for poisoned dogs
By Bejay Browne Three out of four dogs poisoned in Emba in Paphos are in serious condition while the fourth has made a full recovery,...
Majority of animals in ‘unacceptable’ conditions
CONDITIONS the majority of animals in Cyprus live in, are unacceptable and are in dire need of improvement, the Federation of Environment Organisations (OPOK) said...
Paphos hunters call for end to dog abuse
Paphos hunters have called for stricter enforcement of animal welfare laws after a series of cases of dogs being abandoned or abused during hunting seasons....
‘Cyprus needs to reflect’ on World Day for Animals
As World Day for Animals was marked on Sunday with environmental and animal welfare organisations renewing their calls to the state to fulfill promises to...
One dog killed, eight fighting for life after shelter poisoning
By Evie Andreou Dog Valley Rescue Centre in Limassol, has issued a plea to raise funds for the medical treatment of eight dogs that survived...
