Pet Shed HQ: Did you know that Dalmatian puppies are actually pure white? If not, then read on.

SYDNEY, Australia: An outbreak of equine influenza has plunged the country's multi-billion dollar horse racing industry into turmoil. A nationwide cancellation of all horse meets, events, and transfers of thoroughbreds and pet horses has been declared in an effort to stop the virus from spreading.

SYDNEY, Australia: Whenever you get into a fight and you spend all night crying, who sits quietly by your bed keeping you company? Your dog. When that special someone is not around and you need to talk, who listens to you no matter what? Your cat.

CHICAGO, Illinois: It’s finally summertime and you're ready for that long deserved vacation. Your car is stuffed with luggage, clothes, tent, skis, children and assorted equipment - you've forgotten nothing, right? Wrong. Where will you put your pet?

STAFFORDSHIRE, England: An English farm has just taken animal love to a whole new level. Endon-based Fine Feathers is offering pet weddings for pet owners who want their dog, cat, horse or other any other farmyard animal to be 'married' to its mate.

NEW YORK, New York: It's hot. You're wearing a hat, sunglasses and lots of sunscreen. But you've still forgotten something - your pet! Even dogs and cats need protection from the sun.

HOGWARTS, United Kingdom: Owls. Cats. Rats. For the characters in Harry Potter's universe, pets are as important and vital as a good wand or a fast broomstick.

United States of America: More than two million pet dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States every year. However modern technology is giving lost pets a second chance to be safely returned to their owners.

UNITED KINGDOM: He's got a diamond collar, lives on his own 500-hectare estate, and travels by stretch limo. Yep, it's a fair bet that Jasper the dog is one of a growing number of pets which have more money than you ever will.