Kim and Khloé Kardashian received criticism from PETA for giving their children puppies as Christmas gifts, with PETA urging them to consider adopting from shelters and promoting animal welfare instead of purchasing puppies.
A woman in South Philadelphia found eight newborn puppies abandoned in a bag at a Target store and took them to a rescue organization, highlighting the issue of pet abandonment and the need for responsible pet care.
Five abandoned golden retriever puppies in Boston were found with three testing positive for the deadly and contagious Parvovirus. One puppy, Big Red, is in foster care and will be available for adoption after recovering from the virus and parasites. Authorities are investigating the abandonment, and MSPCA-Angell emphasizes the importance of vaccinating dogs against such diseases.
A family of Golden Retriever puppies enjoys a joyful and serene day at the beach, frolicking, digging, and napping in the shade, exemplifying pure happiness and cuteness overload that feels like paradise.
Kate Middleton celebrated Prince William's 43rd birthday by sharing a sweet photo of him with puppies, highlighting family moments and royal events, including Trooping the Colour and Children’s Hospice Week, while also noting her absence from Royal Ascot.
Prince William celebrated his 43rd birthday with a social media post featuring a photo of him with his family's Cocker spaniel, Orla, and her puppies, along with messages from Kensington Palace and the Royal Family. The post highlights a relaxed, informal moment and includes other recent royal activities, such as Prince William's environmental work and Princess Catherine's health updates.
Sumter County Animal Services rescued five puppies surrendered due to canine parvovirus, with two sadly succumbing to the illness. The remaining three, Trenton, Denver, and Frankie, were successfully treated and are now looking for homes. The shelter is urging people to consider fostering or adopting dogs and cats, as there are over 100 animals in need of loving homes.
Long Island pet owners are being urged to vaccinate their puppies against parvovirus, which can be deadly for young dogs. The virus spreads by contact with animal feces and affects dogs’ gastrointestinal tracts and bone marrow. Fatality rates can hit 90%, and puppies and even unvaccinated adults may die within a few days of suffering from fatigue, loss of appetite, pain, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Vaccines are key to protect puppies from the virus, and disinfecting needs to be rigorous. Workers caring for the stricken should not tend to healthy dogs, if possible, as the virus can spread from their hands, clothing or shoes.
The Boston Bruins players made a cute entrance carrying puppies up for adoption through MSPCA Angell before their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both teams have secured a spot in the NHL postseason, but the Bruins are still unsure of their first-round opponent. The Maple Leafs will face the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second year in a row, hoping to advance past the first round for the first time since 2004.
A 2-year-old Great Dane from Virginia gave birth to 21 puppies in just over 24 hours, with 12 females and 9 males. Sadly, three of them died after being born, but their siblings remained healthy. Namine's owner said all of the puppies weighed in at more than a pound except for two of them. The profit from Namine's first puppy sold will benefit a local animal shelter. The current Guinness World Record for largest litter is held by a Neapolitan mastiff named Tia with 24 pups born in 2004.
Late night TV this week featured Jimmy Kimmel's recap of the Oscars, sketches on nepo-babies and Blippi, Seth Rogen's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Bad Bunny's "Carpool Karaoke," and Ms. Pat's stand-up routine. However, the highlight of the week was Keanu Reeves covered in golden retriever puppies on The Tonight Show.