Pets

Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California

This year’s overall winner was five-year-old Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, followed closely by Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper from Long Beach.

|BySHIR PERETS
Sally jumps off her board while competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California.
Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat.

Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day

As cat owners and enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Cat Day, The Jerusalem Post would like to spotlight the fabulous felines that are an integral part of our family.

|BySHIR PERETS
A man holds a dog whilst walking along a street in Shanghai on March 25, 2026.

New kind of school: China's dog owners splurge on preschools to pamper beloved pets

As declining birth rates alter lifestyles, pets are increasingly treated as members of the family, driving growth in higher-value services such as daycare, grooming, and training.

|ByREUTERS
Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.

|BySHIR PERETS

Cats are obsessed with tuna due to their special taste buds - study

This latest study revealed that cats' taste buds are uniquely geared toward tasting ‘umami’, a term that describes the deep, savory flavor of foods that are neither sweet, sour, or bitter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A cat rescued by the Humane Society International's animal disaster relief team in Antakya, Turkey after the earthquake, February 2023