Snap-happy owners have captured their cheeky pets in hilarious poses for this year’s Comedy Pet Photo Awards. A hungry tortoise, a smiling ferret, a victorious cat and a classic game of hide and seek all made the cut. Take a look at the “pawsome” competition shortlist.
Pets pip partners for best company
A majority of people prefer to de-stress in the company of their pets, according to new research, while partners, family and friends aren’t even a close second.
Pets killed in shock store firebombing
Animals including rabbits, fish and birds have been killed in an apparent firebombing of a business near a pet shop.
‘Aggressive’ dog lunges cops, gets tasered
The “aggressive” XL Bully was reportedly “set on” police officers by its owner as they attempted to arrest him for “carrying a machete”.
Aussie program transforming cat haters
A large group of Aussies aren’t fans of furry felines – though one behavioural psychologist says there’s an unexpected reason why.
‘Started to panic’: Beloved dog stolen
A beloved dog has been stolen from her home in an inner suburb of Adelaide, and her owner is appealing for help.
Why pet owners could soon need ‘licence’
A coroner has made a huge suggestion that could change pet ownership in one state forever – after a tiny baby was mauled to death by a dog.