The Best Pet Daily Round-up of News, Research, Opinion or Fun published about Dogs and Cats from around the world:

1. China (China Daily) - Ugly cat cushions become latest trend among pet owners

2. Australia (Sydney Morning Herald) - I put my dog in the hold for a flight. I swore I would never do it again

3. United States (NBC Miami) - ‘That's not right': Graphic video showing owner punching dog in Homestead sparks outrage

   Critics say putting dogs to sleep is not a solution

4. United States (Yahoo News) - First English settlers in North America ate dogs, research says

5. United Kingdom (BBC) - Is there really a big cat in the Lake District?