Pet Detective: A Dog that Sniffs Out Colon Cancer

Your pet pooch already lowers your blood pressure and provides emotional support. What if it could also identify your early-stage colon cancer?

Pilot project to register cats in Chong Pang

One registered cat per public flat, with efforts to ensure responsible cat ownership - this is how a coming pilot project at Chong Pang constituency seems to be shaping up. And if such a pilot is successful, the scheme may just be replicated elsewhere, in a departure from the longstanding Housing and Development Board policy of disallowing cats in its flats.

The Science of Women and Cats: The Bond is Real

The kittehs love us women back! A new study demolishes the stereotype of cats as cold, aloof animals that want only food from their owners. The study also reinforces the idea that a special bond exists between females and felines.

SPCA continues push for pet ownership law

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says it will continue to push for a law to ensure responsible pet ownership. This includes getting those under 16 to obtain parental consent before they buy a pet.

NTUC Fairprice, Singapore’s Largest Supermarket Chain, Says No To Shark Fin Products

In an unprecedented move, Singapore's largest supermarket chain, NTUC Fairprice, with a network of more than 230 outlets, has promised to remove shark fin products from its inventory by the first quarter of 2012.

Unlocking the Secrets of Dophin-Gate

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Ric O'Barry is no stranger to releasing dolphins from captivity. Read more about O'Barry's highly controversial release of two Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins, Buck and Luther, and the events that transpired.Read more...

Facts on canine and human anatomies

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[Fun facts adapted from pets365.co.uk]

Ever wondered how alike man and their best friend are? These fun facts will show you why humans rely so much on canines for various purposes, from tracking to acting as guides. You'll be surprised at how similar (or different) our anatomies are!

The PETS Quiz

[Taken from wallpaperson.net]

Put your wits to the test as you try to solve this riddle!

Two mothers and two daughters go to a pet store and buy three cats. Each female gets her own cat. How is this possible?

Moves to promote animal welfare in Singapore

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In a bid to encourage responsible pet ownership, a task force has been established to review pet ownership policies. A Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme has been put in place to control the population of stray cats, as an alternative to culling.

Puppy pegged on clothesline sends netizens into a fit

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A look at this picture is enough to send netizens and animal activists into a fit of anger. A Filipino teen uploaded a picture of a puppy pegged to a clothes line, intending it as a joke but those who saw it were outraged at this act of cruelty.