Animals

February 9, 2026

Kauai Animal Shelter Lets You Take Their Dogs on a Field Trip in Paradise

Many shelter animals are stuck indoors all day, waiting to be adopted; but the dogs at the Kaua`i Humane Society are being given a far less somber life in their care. Just outside their doors exists one of the most beautiful places on Earth, which is why the animal shelter has implemented Field Trips for Shelter Dogs. For a full day, anyone, local or visitor, can give a shelter dog their own little vacation.

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January 21, 2026

Scientists Discover Cow Using Tools and It’s Redefining What We Know About Animal Intelligence

In a quiet corner of rural Austria, a brown Swiss cow named Veronika has accomplished something no cow has ever been scientifically documented doing before. Researchers have identified her as the first-known cow to use a tool in a flexible and purposeful way. Scientist once believed this type of behavior belonged only to humans and a small group of highly cognitive animals.

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January 5, 2026

Italy Is Changing Its Air Travel Laws To Improve Animal Welfare

Air traveling with your a pet can be challenging; but, thankfully, Italy has just made it a lot better for everyone. The country’s new aviation rules allow passengers and their canine companion to be together the entire trip, as long as they’re traveling within Italian borders. Now, medium and large dogs of all sizes can travel in the cabin with their owners, instead of being sent to the cargo hold.

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