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Is your pet a pest?

Given the potential for domestic animals to cause damage to wildlife, some conservationists are calling for restrictive measures — but mitigating strategies are surely a first step

Financial Times - 1d

These US cities could see surge in pests this spring

Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests, a pest-management group says.

ABC News - Feb. 26

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.

Wired - Feb. 19

Authorities Say Thief Faked a Seizure to Steal Bulldogs From a Pet Store

Surveillance video at Perfect Pets in the Denver area showed a man opening dog kennels and running off with two bulldog puppies as another man appeared to create a diversion.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops

The terminations, which hit agencies involved in protecting the nation’s food supply and agricultural products, could have long-lasting consequences, experts said.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Breed of dog found with Gene Hackman and wife misidentified, pet expert says

Deceased dog belonging to actor and Betsy Arakawa was kelpie, not German shepherd, local pet care specialist says. Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of the ...

The Guardian - 19h

Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests

But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - this so-called sport should be banned'

The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Thieves fake seizure, steal bulldog puppies worth over $8,000 in videotaped pet store heist

A trio of thieves staged a seizure to divert attention as a pair of valuable bulldog puppies was snatched from a Denver-area pet store over the weekend, authorities said.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Bulldog puppy stolen in fake seizure heist is found and returned to Colorado pet store

A good Samaritan returned one of the two bulldog puppies stolen last week from a Denver-area pet store in a brazen heist caught on camera, authorities said Tuesday.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Washington state warning pet owners after bird flu confirmed in 2 indoor cats

Washington state officials are warning pet owners that two domesticated indoor cats have become infected with the bird flu after consuming potentially contaminated pet food. The Washington State ...

The Hill - 6d

Second US company recalls pet food as bird flu spreads to cats through tainted meat

Cats in two states tested positive after eating raw food from Wild Coast Raw, which issued voluntary recall. As the bird flu outbreak continues gaining force in the US, a second company selling ...

The Guardian - 6d

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