Is that a ferret in your pants? Police say Fla. man nearly got away with shoplifting $129 petOctober 29th, 2009 Cops: Fla. man stole ferret by shoving it in pantsJACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — It's one thing for shoplifters to hide plunder in their pants.
T. Rex would have been breakfast for colossal "sea monster" 150 mln yrs agoOctober 28th, 2009 LONDON - Paleontologists have unearthed the fossilized skull of a colossal "sea monster" along the UK's Jurassic Coast, which may have measured up to 16m in length, making the T. rex seem like a kitten compared to it.
That's a mouthful! Michigan pet store employee crams in 16 cockroaches in record attemptOctober 25th, 2009 Man stuffs mouth with 16 cockroaches in record bidLANSING, Mich. — A Michigan pet store employee got himself a mouthful of cockroaches — on purpose.
Sony launches EyePet - electronic pet for people too lazy for the real thing!October 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Looking for a pet that doesn't leave a dirty litter tray or cry for walks in the rain? Well, then Sony's EyePet might put an end to your search. The EyePet is a computer game that enables players to view themselves on screen with their virtual animal in their living room.
Va. judge rules man can let 200 dead rats decompose naturally on his propertyOctober 14th, 2009 Va. man allowed to let dead rats rot on propertyPULASKI, Va. — A pet shop owner accused of illegally dumping 200 dead rats on his property in Pulaski County doesn't have to clean up the carcasses.
Probation for Oregon man who stabbed ex-girlfriend's pet fishOctober 13th, 2009 Oregon man gets probation for stabbing fishPORTLAND, Ore. — A 27-year-old man who attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her pet fish has been sentenced to two years probation and a psychological evaluation.
Fees to check your bags and make a phone reservation, but a fee to carry your boogie board?October 8th, 2009 Little-known airline fees that tug at your walletATLANTA — You can make waves after your next flight on Allegiant Air, but it's going to cost you extra to check your boogie board. The Las Vegas-based airline charges a $50 fee to check the rectangular piece of foam used by bodyboarding enthusiasts.
Lost intrepid cat travels 300 miles on coach before being found!October 4th, 2009 LONDON - A pair of cat lovers could not believe it when they got to know that their pet had travelled more than 300 miles in the luggage compartment of a coach from his Isle of Wight home to the Yorkshire resort of Whitby, before it was found. Cindy and Tim Whitbread say that 15-month-old Geoffrey has been known to go off for a night or two, but when he disappeared for three weeks, they thought they might never see him again.
Texan boy, 5, kills 800-pound alligator!October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - A five-year-old boy from Texas shot dead a 12ft alligator using his small shotgun. Imon Hughes was hunting with his dad on their 5,000-acre ranch, when they had an encounter with the 800-pound reptile.
NY home search turns up explosives, chemicals and video of exploding turtle; 5 people chargedSeptember 19th, 2009 Bombs, vid of exploding turtle found in NY searchKNOX, N.Y. — Police say a search of a New York home has turned up explosives and a video of a group of people blowing up a turtle.
Ohio Goodwill store workers find gray-and-black striped kitten in donated couchSeptember 14th, 2009 Donated couch comes with stowaway kittenHURON, Ohio — Some old couches have a squeak. One that was delivered to an Ohio Goodwill store came with a meow.
Meet real-life Garfield who just can't get enough of lasagne!September 12th, 2009 LONDON - A cat in London, which only eats homemade beef lasagne, is competing for the award of Greediest Pet. Just like the character Garfield, Humphrey apparently consumes three portions of the pasta dish every day and refuses to eat anything else.
Pet dog in China can bolt, unbolt door with front legs!September 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A pet dog in China apparently posses extraordinary skills, for it can bolt and unbolt doors with its front legs. The dog, belonging to a family in Ningxiang county of Hunan province, has become the neighbourhood star, reports the China Daily.
Felony criminal complaint filed against Arizona man accused of trying to feed kitten to pythonSeptember 4th, 2009 Animal cruelty complaint filed against Ariz. manPHOENIX — Arizona prosecutors have filed felony animal cruelty charges against a man who allegedly tried to feed a kitten to a python and later killed the feline by drop-kicking it.
Ariz. man arrested after officials allegedly get video of him trying to feed kitten to pythonSeptember 2nd, 2009 Officials: AZ man tried to feed kitten to pythonPHOENIX — An Arizona man was arrested after authorities say they watched a video of him apparently trying to feed a kitten to a python and later killing the feline by drop-kicking it. Maricopa County sheriff's deputies arrested 28-year-old Jeremy Tuffly at his Mesa home on Monday on suspicion of felony animal cruelty.
