The World's Richest Dog... Just Got Richer!
Miami heiress Gail Posner, who passed away from cancer at the age of 67, has willed the majority of her money and property, including her mansion and fancy cars, to her beloved dogs.
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Advisory to Operators of Food Establishment on Guide Dogs
Under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) regulations, it is an offence to take pets or animals into a food outlet and its outdoor refreshment areas.
Are You a Cat Person or a Dog Person?
The age old debate rages on.. and even those without either animal as a pet, tend to self-identify as one or the other. According to studies done by psychologist and study researcher Sam Gosling, PhD, of the University of Texas at Austin, what differentiates dog and cat people may not stand true anymore.
A Message From the DogMillRehomers
If you are part of the DOGMILLREHOMERS Facebook group, you would have received the following message. For those not in the know, PETS Magazine would like to share this piece of information with you for a better understanding of the dog mill situation.
Dark Side of Dog Mills
PETS Magazine recently visited a freshly abandoned “dog mill” located in Pasir Ris to learn firsthand the dark trade of indiscriminate dog-breeding.
iPad for Pets
Telegraph.co.uk reports that “a series of videos on YouTube (some have attracted over 20,000 views) demonstrate the versatility of the iPad with cats using the interactive screen to chase a virtual butterfly, play with a neon piece of string , tackle space invaders and even perform music on a ‘Magic Piano’ application.” With over 940 cat-related applications to choose from, the iPad is fast becoming the latest Must-Have toy for your kitty.
Unconditional Love
In the town of Hoerstel, Germany, a little piglet was found cold and helpless in a forest. Farm owner and property developer, Roland Adam decided to bring it home for fear that wild foxes might make it their next meal. Starved and shivering, the piglet, christened Paulinchen, was brought back to Roland’s farm.
Who's Guilty?
According to the Straits Times, dog attacks have been steadily increasing in the past five years, with an average of about one attack a week.
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) have taken a stand against these dog attacks with their latest campaign to encourage considerate pet ownership. However, this has garnered some mixed reviews.
Pets Banned from Air Cabins?
Pet owners thinking of flying to Canada with their pets should take note that pets may soon be banned in passenger cabins on airlines like Air Canada and WestJet.
Killing with Kindness
Pet owner John Greene, 50, was charged by a British court who banned him from keeping animals for 10 years. Green was also ordered to pay nearly $1,300 and to perform 200 hours of unpaid work. This was after the authorities at RSPCA had discovered that his 8 year old Dalmatian, Barney, was severely overweight, and that Green did not exhibit any intention to remedy this pressing issue.
A Man and His Pride
Kevin Richardson has a huge family of thirty-eight members. The unusual thing is that he’s the only human. Kevin, who lives on a vast private reserve in Johannesburg, has a pride of thirty-eight lions.
Compulsory Pet Care Course
Pet owners can rejoice after the recent spate of events regarding unprofessional grooming and general dissatisfaction over unqualified pet shop owners. The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has answered this call for help by implementing compulsory pet care courses for all pet shop operators to enable them to handle pets properly and provide continued guidance to pet owners.
Life's a Bitch
Pet groomer Sun Hu was jailed two weeks for using a clipper to hit a dog last month. The three-year-old Maltese terrier died of head injuries while still on the grooming table. A post-mortem by the Veterinary Pathology Branch of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) revealed that the dog had been hit on the head. The maximum punishment is a $10,000 fine and a year in jail.
Exclusive Interview with Paul McCutcheon, Author of “The New Holistic Way for Dogs & Cats”
PETS Magazine caught up with Paul McCutcheon during his recent visit to Singapore.
Exclusive Interview with The Dog Expert® Sheryl Matthys, Author of “Leashes and Lovers”
The Dog Expert shares her experiences, lessons in life, inspirations, and shares some tips on how to create better relationships.
