Hacker News with Generative AI: Pets

I Bought a Robot Cat for My Rabbit (nautil.us)
A TikTok experiment led me into a strange world of cyborg cockroaches, imposter fish, and the ethics of care
Modern dog ownership has redefined family and parenting (eurekalert.org)
Birth rates are declining worldwide, while dog parenting practices are gaining popularity. What does this growing “furry children” trend reveal about our societies?
Spanish Shipwreck Reveals Evidence of Earliest Known Pet Cats to Arrive in US (smithsonianmag.com)
Cats are beloved members of many families, with 73.8 million of them prowling and purring their way around 42 million American households. But it wasn’t always this way: Domestic cats are relative newcomers to the Americas, having only arrived roughly 500 years ago with European explorers.
A DIY digital stethoscope for cats (davidrevoy.com)
Hey everyone, I'm taking a break from my usual digital painting topics to share a special DIY project. I'm not sure who this will help, but I think there's a place for it on my blog somehow. Who knows, maybe it will spark some ideas for your own DIY projects.
Show HN: Dosidicus – A digital pet with a simple neural network (github.com/ViciousSquid)
What if a Tamagotchi had a neural network and could learn stuff?
Why Are Cats Such a Medical Black Box? (nytimes.com)
When my husband and I took our cat to the vet early last year, we were hoping to hear that we had nothing to worry about.
My pet rat is dying. I can't stop thinking about all the things he taught me (theguardian.com)
But here’s the thing: Bob is my son. He is kind, cuddly, stubborn and wilful. Even people who don’t like rats are moved by him.
Show HN: CatCompass – An app for tracking stray cats (catcompass.com)
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Smart talking winter cat shelter with Pi and ESP32 tech (reddit.com)
I made a smart talking winter cat shelter with extreme tech. There is a pi in there along with some esp32 sub systems (v.redd.it)
Dog Aging Project (dogagingproject.org)
Oregon house cat dies from eating product that tested positive for bird flu (cnn.com)
Robot Dog and Leafblower = Labor-Free Yardwork (core77.com)
Redditor Enginerdz came up with a creative use for one of his robot dogs (he has four): Yardwork.
Why the First Pet Cemetery Was Revolutionary (smithsonianmag.com)
In the late 19th century, bereaved and yard-less pet owners began showing up at Hyde Park in London, imploring the groundskeeper to allow them to lay their dog or cat to rest there.
The Rise of Self-Cleaning, Cat-Killing Litter Boxes (hackaday.com)
Machines that automate the various tedious tasks that come with being a servant in a cat’s household — like feeding and cleaning Mr. Fluffles’ litter box — are generally a godsend, as they ensure a happy cat and a happy human. That is, unless said litter box-cleaning robot kills said cat.
The DEADLY self-cleaning litter boxes that have flooded the market [video] (youtube.com)
Self-cleaning Litterbox kills cats [video] (youtube.com)
Show HN: Waulog – A digital companion for dog owners (waulog.com)
Track, manage, and celebrate your furry friend's life with Waulog!
China could soon have more pets than toddlers. Why that's a headache for Beijing (cnn.com)
When I'm Dining Out, Should I Have to Deal with Your Dogs? (nytimes.com)
Show HN: Meet your ideal dog breed online and in-person before buying. (monetta.me)
Is My Cat a Prisoner? (thecut.com)
China will have nearly twice the pets than young children by 2030 (cnbc.com)
Cats appear to grieve death of fellow pets – even dogs, study finds (theguardian.com)
Improving cat food flavors with the help of feline taste-testers (phys.org)
They Thought They Knew Their Hamsters. Then They Put Up Spy Cameras (wsj.com)
Ask HN: Is there a way to get notified when my cat has seizures? (ycombinator.com)
Behold the $150k Dog Part cuddly. Part vicious. All status symbol (nymag.com)
CatLock: A simple utility to prevent accidental keyboard input by your cat (github.com/richiehowelll)
The man who reinvented the cat (newyorker.com)
The Emotional Support Animal Racket (astralcodexten.com)