‘Tiny hippo’ pets an internet sensation
Also known as a ‘house hippo,’ the hairless creatures are causing quite the stir online. But Australians are not allowed to own them.
Pets
Heartless puppy scams soar in lockdown
COVID-19 has been a hot bed for fraudulent activity with scammers targeting those in search of a furry companion. Here’s how to not get duped.
Dog and cats test positive for virus
A dog and several cats have tested positive to coronavirus, with one of the family pets thought to have been infected by it’s sick owner.
Deadly virus warning for dog owners
Pet owners are being urged to vaccinate their dogs after a spike in cases of a highly contagious virus that causes “rapid death”.
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The weirdest competition in the world
WHAT are your essay-writing skills like? And how much do you love your dog? Combine the two and you could win a super bizarre prize worth $150,000.
Cat survives crossbow to the head
A CAT in New Zealand is lucky to be alive after being shot in the head with a crossbow.
Obese dachshund Obie sheds 23kgs
A MORBIDLY obese dachshund who once tipped the scales at 35 kilograms has lost 23 kilograms after a year of strict diet and exercise.
Dog who ran half marathon dies
A DOG who gatecrashed a half-marathon – the first dog to run such an event without human assistance – has died of a heart attack.
Boogie, the marathon running dog, dies
A DOG that became an Internet sensation after crashing an Indiana half marathon has died just a week after receiving a medal for completing the race.
‘A Facebook message changed my life’
WHILE still grappling with the death of her beloved pug last week, Isabelle Oderberg found a message on Facebook that would changed her life forever.
Houdini the dog’s great escape
A DOG named Houdini lived up to his name after slipping out of a Humane Society kennel overnight and opening two doors to exit the building.
‘Dalmatian Man’ and his 42 Dalmatians
AFTER watching the 1996 Disney movie 101 Dalmatians, Nelson Vergara began fantasising about rescuing and taking care of as many dogs as possible.
Dog gets medal for half marathon
A DOG that became an internet sensation after crashing a half marathon has won a medal – and an appointment with a vet to nip his wandering ways.
Ruff and tumble of doggy diving
A PET craze taking off in Australia has got plucky pooches taking the plunge.
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