pet

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Over the counter flea treatments which are used by pet owners in the UK should be banned, a panel of vets has told a parliamentary inquiry.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

England superfan Shang Jianxing, who bought a Portugal pet carrier for a friend, believes China's football culture is at the start of becoming a way of life.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Pyongyang has new pet stores, an internet-gaming cafe and car dealerships selling BMWs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The lone exception might be Rocco, Zoe’s pet rock, whose complicated relationship with Elmo has become part of children’s television lore.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

“Why don’t you pet him a little? Then you’ll see how friendly he is and you won’t be scared of him. He won’t hurt you.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls