Kim Jong Un visited a pet shop in a new Pyongyang housing district with his daughter Kim Ju Ae . The visit highlighted a growing trend of pet ownership in the country, with images showing Ju Ae happily interacting with cats while Kim held a white puppy.

He said the shop was built to provide pets, accessories, and specialised services for households . Kim also called for increased production of pet-care supplies like feed, tools, and veterinary medicines, supporting the rising demand for pets in North Korea .

Big win for pet owners

In Italy, sick pets are now officially recognized as a valid reason for paid emergency leave.

That means if your dog or cat falls ill, you can take time off work without losing income — and focus on caring for them.

To qualify, employees simply need documentation from a veterinarian.

It’s a small change with a big message:

Pets aren’t “just animals”
They’re family

And caring for them is a real responsibility that deserves support.

A step forward that many pet lovers will understand instantly.

Ohio has taken a major step forward for animal protection. The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled that harming any dog or cat is now a felony, making the state one of the strongest in the nation for safeguarding pets.

The decision ensures harsher penalties for animal cruelty and sends a clear message that violent acts against companion animals will not be tolerated, strengthening enforcement for both local authorities and prosecutors.

Animal rights advocates are hailing this as a landmark ruling that could influence similar legislation in other states.

Julian Assange made a stark and highly political statement at the Cannes Film Festival — wearing a t-shirt printed with the names of 4,986 Palestinian children aged five and under reportedly k*lled in Israel’s war in Gaza.

The shirt, covered in rows of names, was designed to visually confront attendees with the human cost of the conflict, turning one of the world’s most glamorous red carpets into a moment of protest.

Assange’s appearance immediately drew global attention, with supporters calling it a powerful act of awareness — while critics questioned the figures and accused him of politicizing a complex and deeply contested war.

Either way, the message was unmistakable: behind every number is a name — and a life lost.

After demanding over an hour of pets Lyla was finally satisfied