BC government studying pet cats to fill “information gaps on companion animals and COVID-19” amid pandemic

Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Gang of otters enter condo complex, eat fish in a pond, swims in the pool, leave

Critter Crimes

Live chickens found dumped on mountain of dead birds at Winnipeg landfill

Rare Critters

Genetic mutation causes some rabbits to skip over the bunny hop and head straight to handstand

Critter Love

Dog grabs microphone during reporter’s live hit on Russian television

Critters vs Humans vs Critters

YouTube plans to ban fake animal rescue videos created to get subscribers, donations

BC government studying pet cats to fill “information gaps on companion animals and COVID-19” amid pandemic

April 10, 2021

Animals around the world in all kinds of settings have tested positive for the coronavirus, and now British Columbia’s government is looking for volunteers…

Donations pour in to cover life-saving surgery for world’s most famous squirrel: Little Thumbelina Girl

March 28, 2021

A crowdfunding effort for a sick squirrel has raised almost $50,000. In just four days, the campaign has well exceeded its $12,000 goal to…

Firefighters rescue dog stuck in reclining couch

March 26, 2021

If you’ve ever wondered how many firefighters it takes to rescue a dog trapped in a reclining couch, the answer is at least five….

Wayward beaver temporarily hits brakes at Toronto subway station

March 25, 2021

The rush hour was briefly derailed in Toronto Thursday morning when a busy beaver wandered into a Toronto subway station. Jenn Abbott snapped photos…

Sri Lanka’s president worried about lack of “tamed elephants” for Perahera festivals

March 21, 2021

Officials in Sri Lanka are worried about a dwindling number of “tamed elephants” available in that country to be used in Perahera ceremonies, which…

Wayward walrus winds up in Ireland after long detour from Arctic

March 15, 2021

A lucky Alan Houlihan and his five-year-old daughter, Muireann, were the first to enjoy the incredibly rare sight of an Arctic walrus lounging on a rock…

RIP: Harold the “charismatic wanderer” peacock dies at Auckland Zoo after illness

March 8, 2021

For almost 20 years, Harold worked the grounds of the Auckland Zoo like he owned them. The geriatric free-range peacock would visit other animals…

Calgary Flames player Mikael Backlund backs Parachutes for Pets charity

February 24, 2021

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund is known for giving it his all on the ice, but off the ice he has nothing but heart,…

Charlottetown Police escort lost seal home in back of cruiser

February 23, 2021

Consider it a call for a suspicious seal. On Sunday morning, Charlottetown Police Services responded to “an unusual request for service” after a wayward…

Animals freezing to death in animal sanctuary after rare deep freeze in Texas

February 18, 2021

An unexpected frigid wave of cold temperatures in Texas has killed at least 21 people and in one animal sanctuary, the lack of power…