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People are sharing their cafe tables with rats and they love it
The rodent-borne bubonic plague may seem unappetising, but for a few San Francisco visionaries, it proved just the inspiration needed to launch one of the city’s latest eateries The Rat Cafe. The...
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Shelter dogs at ‘Pawgwarts’ sorted into homes by Harry Potter method
For shelter dogs, life is one long cheerleader tryout. If you’re young, cute and perky, everybody wants you. Older and plus-sized? Not so much. So, some shelters are changing the way they showcase...
View ArticleDog Talk: Smartphones offer hope to ‘ugly’ dogs
How to entice potential adoptive parents with cute photos of pets looking for forever homes. I REMEMBER standing in an animal shelter a few years ago, hugging one of the staff members who was crying...
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Katz Tales: Sam the Street Cat gets a comfortable and happy ending
When Annie the cat passed away last year, at the ripe old age of 19, my mum was devastated. Annie had been her companion for so many years that she couldn’t really feel right without the furry at her...
View ArticleOne dog rescued off the streets, but more await adoption
By CECILIA DEVI WILFRED I didn’t have a name, initially. I used to live on the streets at Universiti Teknologi Petronas. I would move around the campus in search of food. Sometimes some students were...
View ArticleFur-ternity leave for pet owners gains traction in the US
Some people rolled their eyes when a Nordic pet food company earlier this year announced it was offering paid “pawternity” leave to new pet parent employees. Now a Minnesota firm has hopped on the...
View ArticleAdopted a dog from the shelter? Here’s how to get them settled in
If you adopt an adult dog from a reputable Malaysian pet shelter or pet rescuer, your pet will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and flea-free. However, shelters are stuffed to the gills with animals, and...
View ArticleSimple tips for connecting with the right pet for you
Looking for a pet? Until the age of AI magic dawns, here are some simple tips for helping you connect with the right dog for you. Puppy or mature? Puppies are cute but you have to spend some six weeks...
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The journey of a street dog that longed to be loved
There he came, running towards me in the morning. An adorable, healthy dog with black and white fur, always with a ready smile whenever he saw me. He would twirl round and round, and then jump on me...
View ArticleDoes your lifestyle suit your pet? Practical tips before getting a dog
If you want a dog in your life, here are some thoughts to help you find your perfect match. Think about a pet who compliments your lifestyle. If you’re a couch potato, you want a lazy pet. If you love...
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