Playing with Lukas, world’s smartest horse

In 2002, when Karen Murdock purchased the nine-year-old chestnut gelding, a former racehorse and a sorely neglected yard animal, neither had any idea how both their lives were soon about to be transformed forever. At the time, Murdock worked as a psychiatric nurse handling mentally ill patients. Using her experience as a neglected child herself, … Read more

Pet’s wellbeing can trump that of others. Pet spending is recession-proof: survey

Three-in-four (75 percent) pet owners say that the state of the economy doesn’t affect how much money they spend on their pets, according to a new survey. Twelve percent report they spend $101 or more per month on their pets, while more than one in five (21 percent) said they spend $51-$100 per month on … Read more

Doggy Diamond Spa Treatment

Queen’s Jubilee is a time when everybody has to look flawless, even quadrupeds. The Pet Spa at Harrods plans to transform your dog into a star who could make jealous the Queen’s corgis. The John Paul Pet Royal Awapoochi Deep Shine shampoo treatment will bring out the shimmer in your dog’s coat with the deep conditioning … Read more

Maroquinaris Zoologicae – an ephemeral Zoo by Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton at 5th Milan Fashion Design and 2012 Salone del Mobile The fantastic animals created by British Artist Billie Achilleos from Louis Vuitton small leather goods are on display in the store on Via Montenapoleone in Milan. During 5th Milan Fashion Design festival and 2012 Salone del Mobile, Louis Vuitton has created an enchanted, … Read more

Eat green to go green. Vegetables are sexy

Actor Lisa Edelstein (44), a vegetarian and rescued-dog guardian, poses nude for PETA’s ‘Eat Green To Go Green’  campaign to promote vegetarianism and raise awareness of how eating meat can affect the environment on a large scale. “By eating vegetarian meals, Lisa saves animals from a painful life and death, preserves her health and combats against environmental … Read more

Richard Branson’s luxury travel brand to open Mahali Mzuri – a new luxury hotel in Africa

Virgin Limited Edition’s Mahali Mzuri to open in 2013   Virgin Limited Edition will join Accor, Carlson Rezidor, Marriott, Movenpick and other chains with a new luxury hotel in Africa, located in the Masai Maara ecosystem. The luxury 12-tented camp called Mahali Mzuri is due to open in 2013 and will cater for a maximum … Read more