Are poinsettia plants toxic to cats and dogs? Fears of serious harm are overblown

Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.

'They smell sadness' and make it better. The healing power of SW Florida therapy dogs

A golden retriever, a golden doodle, a terrier, a spaniel. How these pups are making kids feel better in Southwest Florida.

Three loving cats and a dog ready to start a new chapter

Three playful cats and a loving dog are available for adoption at these Lane County animal shelters ahead of the holidays.

Christmas gifts for your pets for every budget including cats and dogs

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares the pick of the pet gifts you can give this Christmas ...

ON BOOKS | OPINION: Salman Rushdie’s “The Eleventh Hour” and Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Book of Cats” — late works that refuse closure

Both books are modest in size and deliberate in manner. Each represents a late-career narrowing rather than an expansion: a ...
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Cats take over Christmas: 26% surge in feline holiday spending leaves dogs behind

New retail data shows that cat owners are driving a major surge in festive pet spending, with feline Christmas products significantly outperforming dog-related sales in the weeks leading up to the ...

Take your pick from these dogs and cats yearning for a home

Northeast Florida animal shelters feature a variety of dogs and cats available for adoptions. Here are eight this week.

Cat owner leaves cooked turkey on counter to cool and instantly regrets it

A woman has shared her horror after leaving a cooked turkey on the countertop to cool before serving it up to her family - ...