A man in Philadelphia claims that his dog is the reason why he and his employee survived the armed robbery of his Big A convenience store. In-store security cameras caught the entire early morning confrontation between the store manager, his employee, and the two armed suspects. Bullet, the owner’s beautiful dog, is being touted as a hero for intervening in the armed altercation.  “Two people come in with a big gun and a small gun. They come straight up to … Read more

It turns out not obeying leash laws in common dog walking areas can have some seriously negative effects on the environment. We all know (and roll our eyes at) those dog owners who ignore the signs when entering the parks and walking trails. They carelessly unclip their dogs’ leads, allowing them to wander freely, sprinkling their number ones and number twos at will. Not only is this thoroughly annoying, but a recent study from Belgium also shows that free-range dogs … Read more

After more than seven years of service, a talented and beloved Michigan State University Police K-9 has crossed the rainbow bridge. Bane the German Shepherd is remembered as a skilled officer and a gentle community liaison. Most heartbroken by his loss is his former trainer and handler, Sgt. Kim Parviainen. The bond between K-9s and the humans they work with every day is unlike any other, and Parviainen is still mourning Bane’s passing. A Strong Partnership K-9 unit trainer Sgt. … Read more

Service dog education in this world is lacking. There are too many stories of people denying service dogs without knowing the laws. One college student was mortified when her professor refused to let her stay in class if her service dog named Charlie was with her. Charlie is a rescue Pit Bull, and students believe that’s one of the reasons for the professor’s outburst. Luckily, the student caught the exchange on video, showing that the professor refused to listen to … Read more

There are mixed responses to Norway’s new dog breeding law. Norway’s Oslo District Court made a unanimous ruling to ban the breeding of English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, two breeds in high demand. The reasoning is that breeding these dogs is a violation of Norway’s Animal Welfare Act. Of course, both these breeds are lovable, but many struggle with painful health concerns. The ban is in place to stop more dogs from suffering and encourage healthy breeding for … Read more

When you’re a dog lover serving overseas in the military, it’s hard not to crave canine companionship. Many military men and women do end up adopting and befriending local dogs, but when it’s time to relocate, the process of bringing the animal home too can be a nightmare. Senior Airman Avaunte Frizzell of the U.S. Air Force and his wife, Josie Hayward, adopted a Great Dane named Henry two years ago. After years of service at the Yokota base in Japan, … Read more

In April of 2020, a lawsuit filed against Rachael Ray Nutrish® alleged that one of their pet food products misled customers about containing “Just 6” ingredients. Ultimately, lab results confirmed what the plaintiff thought, finding corn, wheat, soy, and beef in the food. Beyond learning that the manufacturer and distributor misled consumers with numerous claims of providing “a limited ingredient diet,” the lab found something even more worrisome: “Just 6®” pet food contains a small amount of dog DNA. The Lawsuit’s … Read more

Just a few days ago, Wildlife Works and thousands of intrigued fans were eagerly following the recovery of a mange-infested canine. Some suspected it was a coyote, while others thought its calm demeanor pointed to a domestic dog. Unfortunately, something shocking happened on the evening of Wednesday, January 26th before the animal’s DNA results could be revealed. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Wildlife Works announced that the animal they were treating had escaped the facility. A staff member arrived on … Read more

Excessive dog barking can be frustrating at times, but it’s nothing a little training can’t fix. Yet, one woman in Connecticut decided that the only way to stop a neighbor’s dog from barking was to poison him. Instead of talking to the neighbor about the noise, she stuffed a mothball inside a chocolate candy bar and tried to give it to the dog. Luckily, the dog refused the deadly treat, but of course, his humans were furious with the woman’s … Read more

Update 2/18/22: In a last-ditch effort to find his beloved dog Marley, super dad Derek Kirchner hopes to bring in professional trackers and a thermal drone. Seven highly-trained search dogs and their handlers would scour areas of interest across Hilton Head Island where Marley has been spotted or her scent has been tracked. At the same time, Kirchner hopes to hire world-renowned drone pilot, Douglas Thron. When he isn’t working for National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Google, or one of the … Read more

If you have a dog, you know they need to go out several times a day. That’s just a fact. So what’s a dog parent to do if there’s a risk of having your dog stolen while just taking them out to pee at night? It sounds dramatic, but that is a genuine concern in the Bay Area of Northern California, where dognapping incidents are on the rise. As more dogs get forcibly taken from their owners, locals fear for … Read more

Sarah’s heart sank when she received a heartbreaking text from her dog walker, saying Ella, the Bernese Mountain Dog, had escaped. But then, the dog walker was arrested two hours later for an unrelated reason. Dogs get lost all the time without there being anyone to blame. Yet, after the arrest, Sarah believes Ella’s escape could’ve been prevented. Now, Sarah is on the lookout for her missing dog, and she’s not the only one feeling emotional. Many other dog lovers … Read more