German scientists plan to clone and then breed this year genetically modified pigs to serve as heart donors for humans, based on a simpler version of a U.S.-engineered animal used last month in the world’s first pig-to-human transplant.
— Read on www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/german-researchers-breed-pigs-human-heart-transplants-this-year-2022-02-03/

Dog Abandoned at Animal Shelter Because Owners Thought He’s Gay

A North Carolina dog was abandoned and sent to an animal shelter because its owner thought the pooch was gay.
— Read on www.tmz.com/2022/03/20/dog-abandoned-animal-shelter-gay-fezco/

New Orleans Zoo Orangutan Gives Birth After Dramatic Delivery | PEOPLE.com

The Audubon Zoo’s Sumatran orangutan Menari gave birth to a healthy male infant on Dec. 24, but the baby’s twin died not survive
— Read on people.com/pets/new-orleans-audubon-zoo-orangutan-gives-birth/

Major Biden To Get ‘Additional’ Training After Biting Two People

President Joe Biden’s dog has already been sent away once after biting a member of the president’s security team.

— Read on www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/04/12/major-biden-to-get-additional-training-after-biting-two-people/amp/

Rescue Flight Departs St. Thomas with Over 200 Cats and Dogs | St. Thomas Source

On Thursday morning a flight with 209 cats and dogs left St. Thomas for the mainland United States, where new homes await the animals.
— Read on stthomassource.com/content/2020/11/12/rescue-flight-departs-st-thomas-with-over-200-cats-and-dogs/

Nordstrom will no longer sell fur and exotic animal skins

The move stems from a partnership with the Humane Society. Here’s when the ban starts and what items the retailer will still sell.
— Read on www.koat.com/article/nordstrom-will-no-longer-sell-fur-and-exotic-animal-skins/34211466

Man turns former golf course into horse ranch

A Missouri man bought a former golf course and turned it into a horse ranch for older equines.
— Read on www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/man-turns-former-golf-course-into-horse-ranch/OTWCR32ZYBECNATAFTPTWTPXUU/

‘Siegfried & Roy’ Star Roy Horn’s Will Names Siegfried As Executor Of His Multi-Million Dollar Estate

Read The Details…
— Read on theblast.com/c/siegfried-and-roy-horn-will-las-vegas-executor-of-estate-partner-filed-with-court-death-covid-19

Georgia Officials Trying to Stop Invasive Lizards in Wild

“Releasing it into the wild is the absolute worst thing to do,” biologist John Jensen warned the public
— Read on people.com/pets/georgia-officials-trying-stop-invasive-lizard-tegu/

Apparently, Albino Turtles Look Like Fiery Dragons – Nature And Animal News – Nature And Animal

Albino animals are fascinating. You have albino hedgehogs (aka spiky floofs, aka ouch mice) who look like they’re from another planet. Then you have albino…
— Read on www.natureandanimal.com/foto-galeri/apparently-albino-turtles-look-like-fiery-dragons/165/

‘Extremely rare’ white squirrel spotted near Dunkeld – BBC News

‘Extremely rare’ white squirrel spotted near Dunkeld – BBC News
— Read on www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-scotland-tayside-central-52575674

Media vet uses carside service to treat pets | Local News | delcotimes.com

UPPER PROVIDENCE — Like most jobs in Delaware County, the staff at Media Veterinary Hospital have had to confront the challenges of doing their jobs while staying safe from the
— Read on www.delcotimes.com/content/tncms/live/

COVID-19 and pets, is there a reason for concern? IDEXX has new data

Pet expert Steve Dale answers regarding the latest of what we know about COVID-19 and pets, the dog in Hong Kong and recent testing by IDEXX
— Read on www.stevedalepetworld.com/blog/latest-on-pets-and-covid-19/

Coronavirus and Your Dog: No Need to Panic Yet – The New York Times

One dog may have a low-grade infection, but there’s no indication pets get sick or spread the virus.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/science/animals-pets-coronavirus.html