pets

Japan is known for the high percentage of purebred dogs in its pet dog population. Very recently one of the major newspapers conducted a survey to see what breeds were actually preferred by the people of the country. The survey targeted the 50 and over senior population as they are increasingly becoming the major part of the country's population.

Japan's growing Dog Population means an "INCREASING DEMAND FOR BLOOD DONERS!" to help canines needing transfusions.

Native to Southern Japan it is a cycad whose roots extend back to Prehistoric times.

Of all the cycads, the Sago Palm is the most popular in horticulture. It is seen in almost all botanical gardens, in both temperate and tropical locations in many areas of the world.

Its a dog's life! Kimono dress-up and special carry slings!

Kingyo Sukui is the Japanese game of goldfish scooping where you can win a pet goldfish should you so desire. It's a mix of gambling and pet shopping.

The game goes back to the late Edo Period around the early 19th Century. You can always find kingyo sukui stalls at Japanese festivals and other events like hanami (cherry blossom viewing).

A Japanese man upset by the death of his pet turned himself in after fatally stabbing a bureaucrat and his wife, Japanese police and media said on Sunday.

A Chinese firm has come up with the perfect solution for pet-loving families who don't have the space to keep animals: the fish tank toilet.

As the number of pet owners increases annually, more busy people are turning to day-care centers and homes for aged dogs.

A 40-year-old-man was arrested in Nagoya for kicking a Chihuahua to death because he was frightened of it.

The man admits to the allegations, saying, "I was scared of the dog."