Anyone who’s ever spent time in the UK knows that pet owners don’t just shape pet ownership statistics but that pet-owning households share a way of life. Brits were the first to declare animals as sentient beings! At a glance, 62% of British adults own 36.5 million pets. The UK Pet Food (formerly known as […]
The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) from the Florida Museum of Natural History looked into 105 reported shark-human interactions across the globe in 2025. Among them, there were 65 unprovoked shark attacks on humans and 29 provoked bites worldwide. Many people have a firm view on sharks; however, the following shark attack numbers will highlight […]
In 2026, pet ownership remains a cornerstone of American life, as per APPA’s Industry Report, 95 million U.S. households own a pet, accounting for 71.6% of all households. Despite a slight dip from the peak in 2020, this figure represented a significant rise from the 56% recorded in 1988, the inaugural year of tracking pet […]
Every year, over 5.8 million dogs and cats, and other household pets, are surrendered to animal shelters. Sadly, just over 4.2 million find a home every year, leaving an ever-increasing number of animals in the shelter population. I have been involved in animal fostering since I was a child. My bedroom was frequently used as […]
Americans keep no secrets about their best friends. According to the American Pet Product Association, pet ownership is still rising, and the battle between dog owners and cat owners is one where all parties win. Dogs are wonderful companion animals. The French Bulldog still rules, but the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and breeds like the […]
Pet thieves will stop at nothing to steal a dog for money. Dog theft is a heartbreaking reality for millions of dog owners. Many people believe that if the lost animals are dog microchipped, they can activate a tracking system for their animals. That is not the case. Missing dogs must enter a shelter or […]
Meat to Americans is more popular than Elvis Presley, Michael Jordan, and Taylor Swift put together. And there’s no end in sight for the meat industry. The “machine” spits it out like the ocean produces shells. This article gives you the facts about meat consumption in the United States. No doubt, people need to eat. […]
There are a lot of us. As of April 1, 2026, there are 8.28 billion people on Earth. That’s an increase of 0.83% over last year. Two of us take our last breath every second, while four babies take their first. We also eat a lot! Before factory farming took over the agricultural forum and […]
We take a lot of things for granted… Water, electricity, food, and the trees of the natural forest. But we’re not promised an endless supply of trees. The deforestation industry obviously disagrees. From Oregon to Ghana, you can hear the deafening boom of a tree falling, and its history and biodiversity power with it. You […]
Trigger alert/warning: Graphic images of animals being tested on are linked in this article. It could be said that animal testing saves lives. It could also be said that animals experience cruel and unusual treatment as they’re being tested. Both of these statements are true, and the question is, which of them do you choose […]