Apple Hides Clarus the Dogcow in iOS 27
Apple has placed its classic Clarus the Dogcow icon as a hidden Easter egg in the new iOS 27 Liquid Glass settings.
U.S. Pets News
Across the United States, coverage here takes in companion animal care, ownership trends, veterinary treatment and the relationship between people and their pets. It follows national developments that affect domestic animal health and well-being.
Cats
Renee Paquette and Jon Moxley Adopt Kitten
The couple revealed the adoption on social media as Moxley prepares to face the Cut at AEW Full Gear 2026.
Pet Health
Live Poll
Have you cut back on your pet's health care spending in the past three months?
Pet Owners Keep Spending on Pet Health
A national Elanco survey finds most pet owners have maintained or increased pet spending over the past three months.
Aquariums
Roku Removes Aquatic Life Screensaver to Roku City
Roku is retiring its fish tank screensaver, with the Roku City screensaver becoming the default on December 1, 2026.
Reptiles
Chappell Roan Introduces Pet Gecko Dot
The singer shared photos of her 1.5-year-old dalmatian crested gecko on Instagram, captioned "Everybody meet my gecko Dot."
Veterinary Medicine
FDA Launches Pilot to Speed Animal Drug Residue Testing
A voluntary risk-based approach lets sponsors of new animal drugs meet residue method standards more quickly.
More in Pets
Day to day, that means pet food recalls, new veterinary treatments, adoption surges and research into how animals influence mental health. It reaches every state, covering households, shelters and the medical industries that serve them. Public interest in pet ownership changes significantly when household finances or working patterns shift across the country. Animal care trends often fluctuate based on emerging research and the evolving standards for what constitutes responsible ownership.