pet ownership

One of the downsides of being a pet owner without a vehicle at your disposal is that getting around in a pinch typically means you're at the mercy of someone willing to transport the two of you in good faith. Uber knows this can be tricky, and it's launching a new pilot, Uber Pet, to help ease this process for all involved parties—assuming everyone's on their best behavior.

According to Uber, the latest offering will allow riders to "communicate to a driver that you'll be bringing a furry friend onboard your Uber trip."

A survey conducted by the pet food company, 'I and Love and You", found that more than a third of pet-owning parents said their pet was their favorite child. Basically, people love their pets, and part of that is because pets are great at loving us in return.

Sim-Plex Design Studio designs a chic pet-friendly modern apartment in Hong Kong for a young couple and an elderly parent. The design of the living abode is specifically created to accommodate a cat and a parrot within the living situation. The Hong Kong-based firm focuses on fostering a rather divided contemporary layout that will allow both parties to have the option to experience the privacy and the joys of communal living. However, a key feature of the distribution of elements within the pet-friendly modern apartment was assuring that the cat and parrot are not in direct contact as one can predict what would happen given what we know of how cats interact with birds. As a result, the flat accommodates the parrot with a sizable cage next to a west-facing window, while the cat receives "a litter tray and a space to play and move around." We are in love! Check out these cute photos. Via: Trend Hunter

When your beloved dog strays from home, it can be a traumatic experience for both of you. It's dog lost awareness day today and we thought you could use some tips that will help you find your pet. Via: Cesarsway

Did you know that almost 80% of bunnies that are up for adoption at shelters were purchased as Easter gifts? Kate, An imgur user, is sick and tired of these cute fur balls ending up in the wrong hands, so she used her pet rabbit Maurie as an example to show the things one has to think about before getting one. 

Avery Edison (@aedison) asked the question with her own thoughts for her anxious former feral/stray cat. The answers are both silly and heartbreaking.

Tiporesity is described as providing short tips for busy lives. One of its main categories are tips for pet owners. We have collected some of the best ones we could find. 

Experts say the trend is worrying given dogs and cats spend more time outdoors, and around potential spreading agents like mud and faeces.

These pet owners turned 2018 into a wholesome year and they sure deserve a medal for it.  

We forget things all the time and we usually make fun of that and forgive others for forgetting. Anyways, there are some things that you just can't forget. Like your dog at the parking lot. These people forgot to do something and immediately regretted it. 

Just when you thought every kid wanted their own puppy or kitten, the truth has come out: Children actually prefer rats, according to a pet ownership survey by RightPet. Via: Simple Most

It's impossible to overstate the importance choosing the right pet food when it comes to your faithful friend's health, wellbeing and behaviour. The right pet food will nourish your pet and set them up for a long and healthy life. The wrong pet food can do real harm, physically and even behaviourally. But with so much choice and contradictory advice, it can be a minefield out there. The People at Style & Tails have decided to bring you this essential guide to choosing the right food for your pet.

We just love this twitter account, Fluff society, where pet owners share the cutest stories about their pets.