Pets

New kind of school: China's dog owners splurge on preschools to pamper beloved pets

As declining birth rates alter lifestyles, pets are increasingly treated as members of the family, driving growth in higher-value services such as daycare, grooming, and training.

A man holds a dog whilst walking along a street in Shanghai on March 25, 2026.
 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

“Animal Shop is a pet store offering quality products and guidance to help pet owners care for their animals like family.”

Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place

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Dogs and cats in war: Preparing your pet for sirens and worst-case scenarios

Just as we have to prepare ourselves and family members for having to leave home quickly if a rocket alert is received, we also need to prepare for our animals to leave with us.

 A Holon woman shelters with her pet dog and birds.

To keep your dog safe in the car too: The manufacturer launching a line for pets

Toyota launches Toyota Pets in Israel – a premium accessories collection that "changes the game for traveling with dogs."

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The heartwarming project that brought smiles to the cats of the Gaza Envelope

During the most difficult moments, one of the community’s most moving projects was born: A full network of feeding stations and aid for the cats left behind.

 "I left two giant open sacks of cat food at home, plenty of bowls of water, and we left in the chaos, without knowing how long we’d be gone"

Turtle illegally smuggled onto El Al plane escapes, bites another passenger

The turtle was eventually captured by the flight crew and placed in a safe crate until the plane landed in Israel. 

Turtle illegally smuggled from US escapes on plane, bites passenger.

From nuclear threat to harmless kittens: Israeli rescues adopt names of US-struck facilities

Read how one American-Israeli saved three kittens under fire from Iranian rockets.

Kittens Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan seen over an illustrative background of US-struck Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran's war on pets: Tehran bans walking dogs across 18 cities

Despite dog ownership being heavily frowned upon by Islamic authorities in Iran, BBC News reported that owning man’s best friend has become increasingly popular among Iranian youth.

 For owners of senior dogs, Phoenix’s new insurance expansion is particularly significant

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Ed the zebra being airlifted home

Ed quickly became an internet sensation after pictures of his time on the run went viral.

 Ed, a very adventurous zebra, is airlifted home after more than a week on the run.

The struggles faced by Israeli pet parents under Iranian attack

The news may overwhelm some with anxiety, but it also offers context, guidance, and some sense of understanding. Our pets, however, don’t have that luxury.

 A cat rescued from the rubble of an apartment building hit by an Iranian building.

Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help

With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?

 Levoit Vital 200S

Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

 Tehran resident holds his dog.