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Unlikely Friendship: Cat and Pet Rat Play Together in China

On February 7, 2026, in Hebei, China, a domestic cat and a pet rat were seen playing and eating together peacefully, touching noses, chasing toys, and resting side by side, creating a heartwarming and unlikely friendship that quickly drew attention online.

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US: Cat Mother Drags Reluctant Kitten Across Living Room

On November 20, 2025, a mother cat was captured on camera grabbing her kitten by the head and carrying it into the living room, staggering slightly under the kitten's weight. The kitten loudly protested, clearly not wanting to be moved, and ran away as soon as the mother cat put him down. The mother cat looked up at her owner, her expression a mixture of helplessness and apologetic. The scene humorously suggested that, like human children, baby animals often resist their parents' guidance. This brief moment vividly illustrated the universal difficulty of "parenting."

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China: Raccoon Sits Cross-Legged While Playing With Prayer Beads

A small raccoon in Qingdao, Shandong Province, was captured sitting upright and holding a long string of prayer beads on Tuesday, January 13. The raccoon appeared unusually focused as it slowly manipulated the beads with its front paws in a human-like pose.

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China: Large Dog Demands Piggyback Ride During Man’s Work Shift

On September 26, 2024, in Nanning, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a humorous moment inside a bar. As a man was preparing to clean, his pet dog walked over and demanded to be carried. The man crouched down, allowing the large dog to climb onto his back. He then continued tidying tables while supporting the dog’s full weight.

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China: Clever Cat Learns to Ring Bell Using Its Own Tail

A clever cat in Shandong, China, amazed viewers after learning a unique trick: repeatedly tapping a small bell with its tail when its owner demonstrated the action. The intelligent pet quickly became an instant hit online.

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China: Four Corgis Pile Onto Scooter Footboard in Adorable Scene

On September 22, 2025, in Guangxi, a cute video showed four corgis squeezing themselves onto the footboard of a parked electric scooter. Two of the heaviest dogs climbed on first, followed by two smaller ones that jumped on top of them.

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China: Owner Uses Straw to Help Lizard Shed Skin in Unique Way

A video filmed in Guangdong, China, on August 26, 2025, captured a lizard undergoing a unique shedding process assisted by its owner. The owner used a straw to gently blow air under the lizard's old skin, causing the white translucent layer to quickly inflate

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China: Clever Cat Saves Owner in Chongqing by Unlocking Apartment Door

On September 9, 2025, a man in Chongqing was saved by his clever pet cat after he forgot his keys inside his apartment, as the feline was able to skillfully paw the door open.

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China: Dog Opens Sensor Door With Head Lift in Guangdong

On September 10, 2025, in Guangdong province, located in southern China, a video captured a small dog walking through a subway exit passage. As it approached the sensor door, the clever animal raised its head, triggering the automatic system.

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China: Rural Dogs Take Carefree Stroll on Restaurant Rooftop in Sichuan

A delightful video filmed on June 27, 2025, in Sichuan, China, shows two dogs casually walking along a rooftop ledge at a restaurant as if it were a playground.

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China: Pet Duck Follows Little Girl Down Slide on Playground

A young girl was filmed playing with a fluffy yellow duck at an outdoor playground in Hubei, central China, on May 13, 2023. The duck followed her everywhere, even going down the slide right behind her.

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China: Mini Pigs Dive Into Pool, Show Off Swimming Skills in Zhejiang

A group of mini pigs stood on a small raised platform, gazing down at a bright blue swimming pool in Zhejiang on April 28. Encouraged by a man, they leapt into the water one by one, quickly revealing their natural swimming ability.

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China: Pet Owner Hangs Seven Kittens from Ceiling for IV Treatment

A pet owner in Shenzhen, China, suspended seven sick kittens from the ceiling to give them IV drips on August 20, 2025. The cats, weakened by illness, dangled in a row as fluids flowed in, an unusual setup meant to keep the tubes from tangling.

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Annual pet show held in Russia's St. Petersburg

STORY: Annual pet show held in Russia's St. Petersburg SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: St. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pet show STORYLINE: Russian city St. Petersburg's annual spring pet show kicked off on Saturday, featuring a wide range of pets like cats, dogs, ferrets, rodents, and others. During the two-day event, guests can enjoy pet fashion shows and fun contests, as well as the opportunity to purchase or adopt animals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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Wild Animals Rescue Center in Kyiv region

CHUBYNSKE, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Founder of the shelter Natalia Popova pets a tiger through the bars at the Wild Animals Rescue Center, Chubynske, Kyiv region, northern Ukraine.

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Wild Animals Rescue Center in Kyiv region

CHUBYNSKE, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Founder of the shelter Natalia Popova pets a wolf through the bars at the Wild Animals Rescue Center, Chubynske, Kyiv region, northern Ukraine.

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Wild Animals Rescue Center in Kyiv region

CHUBYNSKE, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Founder of the shelter Natalia Popova pets a tiger through the bars at the Wild Animals Rescue Center, Chubynske, Kyiv region, northern Ukraine.

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A parrot is seen at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman and her dog perform at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A baby interacts with dogs at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor interacts with a cat at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A parrot is seen at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People interact with dogs at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A rabbit is seen at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-NATIONAL PET SHOW

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of fish at the Pet Show in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 18, 2023. The Pet Show, the first national pet show in Australia, kicked off in Sydney on Saturday, featuring education, entertainment, and products for all dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Day of Countryside Living

23.09.2023, Tartu. Day of Countryside Living is an all-Estonian initiative which aims to attract even more entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people to the Estonian countryside. Kruusa farm, where the NGO Paitame Loomakesi (Let´s pet animals) operates, also opened its doors. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Cat town built for stray cats in central Türkiye

STORY: Cat town built for stray cats in central Türkiye DATELINE: July 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cat Town in Türkiye's central province of Kayseri (courtesy of the Kocasinan Municipality in Kayseri province) STORYLINE: Cat Town, a sanctuary for stray cats in central Türkiye, provides a comfortable living space for these furry animals. Renowned for its stray cats that appear almost everywhere on the streets, Türkiye traditionally has a lot of cat lovers looking after them by providing shelter and food. Wandering the streets of a Turkish city, it is common to see small containers by the sides of buildings made as shelters for the stray cats, and pet food doled out by the city's inhabitants for them. The Kocasinan Municipality in the central province of Kayseri has gone further and established five months ago a 600-square-meter Cat Town to provide a sanctuary for these animals. The felines have all they need in the sanctuary: playgrounds, bung

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Man tailors wheelchair to disabled animal in China's Liaoning

STORY: Man tailors wheelchair to disabled animal in China's Liaoning DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: HULUDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a dog using a pet wheelchair 2. various of Gao Xiaodong making pet wheelchairs 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO XIAODONG, Pet wheelchair maker 4. various of different pets using pet wheelchairs STORYLINE: "When I see a handicapped pet walk again with the help of my wheelchair, and their owner burst into tears, I feel happy from the bottom of my heart." Gao Xiaodong in China's Liaoning Province has been engaged in making pet wheelchairs for 17 years, producing more than 80,000 units and selling them to over 10 countries. Gao made his first pet wheelchair for the dog adopted by his parents. Soon after posting a picture of the wheelchair online, he received his first order from Chongqing for a cat. Since then, Gao has been dedicated to making wheelchairs for these disabled animals. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO XIAODONG, Pet wheelchair make

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Volunteers help save animals after Turkish earthquakes

STORY: Volunteers help save animals after Turkish earthquakes DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of buildings destroyed by the earthquakes in Türkiye 2. various of cats and dogs saved by volunteers STORYLINE: After the massive earthquakes jolted Türkiye on Feb. 6, many animals, either someone's beloved pet or a neighborhood stray, were trapped beneath tons of concrete. To save these four-legged victims, the teams of Humane Society International (HSI), a leading force for animal protection, arrived in Türkiye after the quakes, working hand in hand with their Turkish peers. Kelly Donithan, HSI's director of animal disaster response, told Xinhua via an email interview that during their rescue operations which lasted almost a month, teams had gone out on several search-and-rescue missions per day, which involved scanning the area for signs of animals and visiting specific locations provided by anxious pet owners. "We would often be pas

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Cat ramp show staged in Bangladeshi capital

STORY: Cat ramp show staged in Bangladeshi capital DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST 1.various of cats at the cat ramp show 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): ARABIA ZAMAN SUZANA, Cat lover 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): NUSAIBA PUTUL, Cat lover 4.SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): MD ALAMGIR, Event organizer STORYLINE: A cat ramp show was staged on Friday in Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Cat lovers from the country took part in the gorgeous show, where scores of owners walked the ramp with their cats donning trendy attire and ornaments. Bangladesh Pet Federation organized the show, which is aimed at raising awareness for cats and helping people know more about ways to protect these adorable animals. Hundreds of domestic and foreign cats adorned the ramp show. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): ARABIA ZAMAN SUZANA, Cat lover "My name is Arabia Zaman Suzana. My cat's name is Tom. I'm from (Dhaka's) Azimpur area. Today, I came to the cat ramp show with my cat, I am a cat lover, I love cats very

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Young author calls for end to animal euthanasia

TOKYO, Japan - Manami Mukai, a pet care school student hoping to be a groomer, calls for an end to the euthanasia of pet animals in her book titled "Inochi no Hana" (Flower of Life), as shown in this file photo taken on Sept. 15, 2014.

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Farm for abandoned animals

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Seiji Taniguchi, operator of "Sankyu Bokujo" (Thank You Farm) for abandoned animals, bends down to pet a male Japanese Shiba dog named Haru at the farm in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 18, 2012.

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Display of cats, dogs after 8 p.m. at pet shops banned

TOKYO, Japan - An employee at a pet shop in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront area removes a dog from a cage on the night of June 1, 2012. An Environment Ministry ordinance that bans pet shop operators from displaying cats and dogs after 8 p.m. to relieve the animals of stress took effect the same day, following criticism by animal rights groups of outlets that stay open until late at night.

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Display of cats, dogs after 8 p.m. at pet shops banned

TOKYO, Japan - An employee at a pet shop in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront area removes a dog from a cage on the night of June 1, 2012. An Environment Ministry ordinance that bans pet shop operators from displaying cats and dogs after 8 p.m. to relieve the animals of stress took effect the same day, following criticism by animal rights groups of outlets that stay open until late at night.

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Display of cats, dogs after 8 p.m. at pet shops banned

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows dogs on display in a pet shop in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront area shortly before shop staff remove the animals from their cage on June 1, 2012. An Environment Ministry ordinance that bans pet shop operators from displaying cats and dogs after 8 p.m. to relieve the animals of stress took effect the same day, following criticism by animal rights groups of outlets that stay open until late at night.

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Pet shelter in disaster-hit Ishinomaki

SENDAI, Japan - A pet owner (L) sees his dog at a pet shelter in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on May 10, 2011, about two months after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the area. The shelter is holding animals for evacuees who are not able to take their pets with them to evacuation centers.

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Luxurious pet hotel to open at Narita Airport

NARITA, Japan - A large pet hotel, with a capacity for holding 250 dogs, cats and other small animals, due to open at Narita International Airport near Tokyo on Dec. 1, is put to press preview on Nov. 29. The Pet Inn Royal features air conditioning and air purifiers for all of the 170 ''rooms'' that range in price from 4,000 yen per night for a cage-type accommodation to 20,000 yen for a luxurious suite.

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Australia's national pet show held in Sydney

STORY: Australia's national pet show held in Sydney DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the pet show's venue 2. various of pets 3. various of exhibitors 4. various of pet products STORYLINE: A national pet show was held in Sydney, Australia over the weekend. The two-day pet show provided a learning platform for families with pets, and attracted nearly 100 exhibitors. The show focused on positive pet ownership and offered education, entertainment and related products for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and other small animals. The event will travel to Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and other Australian cities in 2023. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sydney, Australia. (XHTV)

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Turkish pet lovers feel squeeze amid high inflation, rising living cost

STORY: Turkish pet lovers feel squeeze amid high inflation, rising living cost DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pet owners and animals in "PETZOO" pet fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ECE ONDEROGLU, Dog trainer in Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): KEREM KECECI, CEO of dog and cat food company Bosphorus 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ECE ONDEROGLU, Dog trainer in Türkiye STORYLINE: High inflation and rising cost of living in Türkiye are burdening pet owners and animal shelters. This comes at a time when everything, including essentials for the furry companions, is increasingly expensive amid a sharp decline in the households' purchasing power. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ECE ONDEROGLU, Dog trainer in Türkiye "We are struggling because of price hikes. Pet food prices have skyrocketed because most of the premium pet food is imported, and as the lira has declined against the euro and the dollar, prices have soared." Türkiye is witnessing an economi

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Palestinian vlogger creates video to advocate animal protection

STORY: Palestinian vlogger creates video to advocate animal protection DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Munzer al-Jaabari playing with his dog 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUNZER AL-JAABARI, Palestinian vlogger 3. various of Munzer al-Jaabari training his dog 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUNZER AL-JAABARI, Palestinian vlogger STORYLINE: Munzer al-Jaabari, a Palestinian vlogger, creates short videos on the daily life of his pet, a German shepherd named Lucy. He posts the videos regularly on his social media account, hoping to break local people's stereotype about the furry animals. Al-Jaabari came up with the idea in late 2020 when he noticed the negative thoughts some local residents had about dogs and raising dogs. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUNZER AL-JAABARI, Palestinian vlogger "Through the videos I posted on TikTok, I conveyed a message to others that a dog, like a person, has a mind and has feelings. For me, Lucy is an essential part o