Pet rat caused boy’s death, family claims February 26, 2014 A San Diego family is suing Petco after their ten-year-old boy died from rat bite fever. Aiden Pankey died last summer following a disease… Continue Reading
Photo of dog pooping on gravesite creates social media furor February 24, 2014 The internet proves yet again there’s no such thing as a private moment. Even for a dog. And, especially if you’re the dog’s owner… Continue Reading
Virus deadly to piglets; harmless to humans now in four Canadian provinces February 24, 2014 A virulent virus that has decimated pig herds in the United States continues to pick up steam in Canada. Quebec confirmed on Sunday that… Continue Reading
Cigarettes kill. Puppy dies after eating an e-cig February 20, 2014 Cigarettes should come with a warning: Don’t let your puppy eat one. A 14-week-old Stratfordshire Bull Terrier called Ivy died after eating an electronic… Continue Reading
Dog tossed from stand at football match survives February 20, 2014 A dog name Goofy is on the mend after some football fan tried to throw the pooch at the referee at a football match…. Continue Reading
Pregnant dog euthanized due to paperwork error just hours before rescue February 19, 2014 Proof that bureaucracy kills: A paperwork error allowed an animal shelter in Maryland to euthanize a pregnant, healthy dog a day after it was… Continue Reading
Horse-drawn and dog-drawn ski racing. An Olympic sport? February 18, 2014 How is it that we at Critter Files have never heard of skijoring before? It’s a Norwegian word which roughly translates into driving by… Continue Reading
Snake salvation pastor dies after getting bitten February 18, 2014 A quick snakebite took the life of snake-handling preacher Jamie Coots after a rattler sank its fangs into his right hand during a church… Continue Reading
Reindeers get protective reflective gear February 17, 2014 Cars and trains hitting reindeer are a big problem in Norway. In one report last December, 24 reindeer were killed and others injured after… Continue Reading
Pregnant moose kicks woman in B.C. February 17, 2014 Be warned, people of Smithers, B.C. There’s a grumpy pregnant moose on the loose. Resident Laryne Gamble caught the whole thing after pulling over… Continue Reading