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Every time I’m out of town, all I can think about is my pets and how I wish I knew what they were doing. This common sentiment has sparked the invention of several products, from surveillance cameras to devices that can toss treats from remote locations. Naturally, the next step in this process would be inventing some sort of phone we can call our pets on and vice versa. That’s what Dr. Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, an assistant professor at the University … Read more

A 110-pound dog named Harley assists her human’s child, who has autism. The owner, whose name is Natalie, said her son needs his furry friend around to help him with his day-to-day life. When Harley disappeared one day, Natalie panicked and had no idea how to break the news to her son. As it turns out, the dog wandered a few houses down and got picked up by a FedEx driver. The family had a few sleepless nights before the … Read more

WARNING: Content may be sensitive for some readers. Dogs are family members, not food. But no matter how many laws are made to protect canines, there are still people out there who try to hurt them. Animal advocates recently stopped a truck on its way to an illegal dog slaughterhouse in Indonesia. Inside the truck, they found 53 dogs stuffed in bags with their mouths tied shut. Every dog was severely underweight and too weak to fight. This group of … Read more

Many Marvel fans are excited about the new Hawkeye show on Disney+. But the star of the show isn’t the main character. Instead, it’s his dog! Lucky, Hawkeye’s loyal companion, stole the show in the comic series, and fans are eager to see him shine in the television series too. Anyone who loves the comics knows that Lucky is called the “Pizza Dog,” which is a name he still lives up to. His heartwarming story and the adorable canine actor are … Read more

While many families like to tune their TVs to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the football game, the National Dog Show is another popular Turkey Day event. The 2020 competition didn’t have a live audience, but the 2021 show returned with plenty of new surprises. The Biewer Terrier was the newest breed to be added. And for the first time, the event included a National Dog Show Junior for young dog handlers. But of course, the most anticipated part … Read more

Pets often get caught in the middle of nasty breakups. Since animals are still considered property in most places, people can’t have a custody battle for them. If the couple wasn’t married, then it’s usually up to them to decide where their pets go. One Reddit user thought it was pretty clear where all the pets were going after their last breakup. They had three cats of their own while their girlfriend had bought a puppy for herself toward the … Read more

Can you believe that it’s already that special time of year? The time for food, family, and favorite dog breeds. Why, it’s time for the 2021 National Dog Show, of course. We wait all year for these beautiful breeds to grace our television screens, but perhaps this year, there’s more anticipation than there has been in the past. Last year, the National Dog Show was held without spectators, vendors, or media due to pandemic restrictions. The competition was even reduced … Read more

The case of a dog cruelly dragged behind an electric scooter poses an interesting question: Can we forgive someone who abuses an animal based on mental health? Initially, Elaine Rosa faced felony charges for animal cruelty after dragging a dog behind a Bird scooter through Bakersfield, California in 2019. The dog, Zebra, suffered bloody paws and abrasions, but no permanent damage. He did need staples in his leg though. The Poor Little Dog Couldn’t Keep Up Disturbing surveillance footage shows … Read more

Even though service dogs help so many people in a myriad of ways, some establishments still refuse to allow them. One particular Canadian restaurant crossed the line when they forcibly removed a man on the autism spectrum for bringing his service dog inside without showing papers. Another customer at Milton’s in Kitchener, Ontario, filmed the incident, during which Justin Leckie, a man with Asperger’s, was accosted. In the video that since went viral, the restaurant owners scream and swear at … Read more

I live in Los Angeles, so I’m fairly used to having to dodge dog poop on the sidewalk or grass. A responsible and considerate dog walker knows that picking up after your dog is not only easy, it’s an essential part of the job. But, alas… Unfortunately, uncollected dog poop is an issue in many cities in the U.S. Protect My Paws collected data from Twitter, tracking the locations of complaints about left behind excrement. Through this, they determined the … Read more

WARNING: Content my be sensitive to some readers. In many cases, it’s good to be cautious, but some instances take it way too far. One woman’s dog was killed as a way to sanitize her home, and it was completely unnecessary. She received no warning of her dog’s death until it was too late. When the woman went into quarantine after being exposed to COVID, she had to leave her dog behind at her China residence. Authorities went to disinfect … Read more