Bathtub-Obsessed Dog Who Can’t Stop Splashing Wins Pet of the Week
Another pet-filled week brought our Newsweek readers on an emotional rollercoaster, from tears of joy as a dog felt a baby’s kick for the first time to tears of heartache as a shelter canine on the verge of euthanasia hid under a bed. But to end our first week of August on a high note, […]
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Rescue Dog Obsessed With Laundry Baskets Wins Pet of the Week
A week of pet videos carried us into a new month, which just so happens to be National Dog Month. And what better way to honor these furry companions than by highlighting pets from our readers? These dogs, while sometimes getting into trouble, bring a smile to their owners’ face daily. They are a crucial […]
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Where to Leave Your Pet When You Go on Holiday
Planning a summer getaway is exciting, but for pet owners it can also be frustrating, especially when you don’t have anyone who can look after your fur-baby while you’re off vacationing somewhere fun. Thankfully, there are plenty of options, from sitters to boarding, etc., so you can enjoy your well-deserved time off free of worries […]
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Woman Sees Chicago Home Flooding on Pet Cam, Dog’s Reaction Says It All
A dog’s nonchalant reaction to her home flooding, caught on a security camera, has left the internet in stitches. Daisy Silva (@dollardaisy_) shared now-viral footage of her pooch, Evie, casually walking up to floodwater in their house, giving it a sniff, and then turning around to head back upstairs—before the water levels rose. The clip […]
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Owner Sets Up Pet Cam, Unprepared for What Rescue Cat Does While He Sleeps
A man who decided to film his cat at night was left stunned when he saw the sweet gesture she did as he slept. Nick Filippou, 34, was curious about what his rescue cat, named Minnie, gets up to during the night. She often moves around and even likes to climb into bed with him […]
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Hysterics as Owner Finds Pet on Bed Doing the ‘Most Cat Thing’ Ever
A video of an owner discovering a cat caught in a tangled mess went viral, bringing in over 12.8 million views on TikTok within three days. Cats often find strings and yarn irresistible, as the movement on the floor can mimic prey in the wild and trigger a feline’s hunting instinct. To them, a ball […]
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Is Your Pet Missing? Think Twice Before Answering the Phone by a Shelter
Animal shelters in Maryland issued a warning to pet owners about an ongoing scam involving phone calls targeting those who have missing animals. The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) and the Maryland SPCA shared in a press release that scammers are spoofing the shelters’ official phone numbers and contacting individuals who shared online […]
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Great Pyrenees Owner All Set for Dog’s Pregnancy, But Pet Had Her Own Plan
A pregnant dog’s determination to use the hole she spent weeks preparing for the arrival of her puppies left the owner frustrated, as she begged the canine to move. A family first spotted Daisy, a Great Pyrenees, while driving. Daisy sprinted onto the road, forcing them to slam on their brakes. With patience and convincing, […]
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Dog ‘Helping’ Owner With the Garden Wins Pet of the Week
From a dog who made an unexpected plus-one appearance at a wedding to a cat who gave his owner the “silent treatment” after her two-week vacation, viral pet antics haven’t disappointed this week. But, alongside viral pet stories, we love showcasing readers’ animals in our weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week. If you think your […]
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Pet Food Recall Map Shows States With New Warning
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 2,400 pounds of their puppy and kitten mixes on Friday due to fears of salmonella and listeria contamination. Newsweek reached out to Blue Ridge Beef via email for comment on Friday. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, […]
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