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Keir Starmer urged to ban ‘cruel’ greyhound racing in England
Keir Starmer is coming under pressure from backbench Labour MPs to ban the “cruel” practice of greyhound racing. The Welsh and Scottish governments voted last month to phase out the practice.
Dog cafes: How pet friendly should businesses be?
As society becomes more dog friendly, what does it mean for those who don't see them as man's best friend?
When were dogs domesticated? The oldest known dog DNA offers clues
Dogs in Europe had been domesticated from wild wolves by at least 14,200 years ago, two new genetic studies suggest. Both studies use ancient DNA recovered from fossil dog bones to revise the early history of domestic dogs.
Texas man charged after abandoning dog at Pittsburgh International Airport
A Texas man is facing animal cruelty charges after leaving his puppy at the departures gate at Pittsburgh International Airport.
New campaign encourages families to adopt large dogs in Toronto
Big dogs are loyal canines, affectionate and sweet, but often overlooked when it comes to pet adoption, according to a city agency. Toronto Animal Services says it has joined forces with NutriCanine, a Toronto-based fresh dog food company, to change perceptions about large dogs.
Beagles Are Still Bred on Farms for Testing and Research, an Open Rescue Reveals
When you think of a factory farm, the animals that come to mind are probably pigs, cows and chickens. But in the U.S. and elsewhere, a number of these operations also breed dogs for use in animal testing and research .
Crufts winner’s animal cruelty conviction prompts complaints to Channel 4
Animal charities have complained to Channel 4 after the winner of Crufts best in show was found to have been convicted of animal cruelty, and said the winning dog is an “extreme” breed that has had a “lifetime of suffering”.
Will it save dogs or impede key health research? Two views of Ontario's Bill 75
Omnibus legislation set to resume its journey through the Ontario legislature in March will include updates to animal testing rules, with one lawyer fearing it will end important, life-saving research
Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife
A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry by Oxford University Press reports that widely used flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may pose a serious threat to insects in the natural environment.
Puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by cop who rescued him
A ruff moment in this poor pup's life has turned into a paws-itive now that the officer who found the 2-year-old goldendoodle left behind at a Las Vegas airport has made him one of the family.
MAGA’s Animal Nationalism
The Trump administration has a special bond with dogs and cats.
How Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Essex, became a 41-dog graveyard
Drone images of Save A Paw's compound showed forensic officers hunting for dog remains. Warning: This article contains distressing content. Save A Paw was meant to be a place of hope for the dogs sent there by their owners.
Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems
Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.
I thought I understood what animal testing meant until I brought home a former lab dog
My dog didn’t know the joy of a toy or how to use a leash until he was six, and it broke my heart.
‘Demand has increased, without a doubt’: the shocking rise of personal protection dogs
Even if you’re not afraid of dogs, you might be a little intimidated by Butch Cassidy. His tail may be wagging, but the Belgian shepherd weighs 40kg and moves with awesome agility. Even a casual brush of his body could knock you off your feet if you weren’t expecting it.
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
PA Media Police dog (PD) Finn was stabbed in the line of duty while protecting his handler A former police dog handler says a law to protect service animals is not being implemented properly.
Is CBD good for your dog?
Some research has shown promise for particular conditions in dogs, but questions remain. CBD has risen in popularity as a treatment for anxiety, inflammation, and pain in dogs.
The truffle-hunting dogs sniffing out new species in the name of science
The dogs are helping scientists discover rare new gourmet truffles—and monitor ecosystems. Eva, a Lagotto Romagnolo dog, hands a truffle she found to her owner Luke Gilbert near Hendersonville, North Carolina, on November 5, 2024.
City of Surrey fines owner after fatal dog attack, but animal remains still missing - BC
Animal law lawyer V. Victoria Shroff, K.C. said that the owners of the attacking dog might have committed a crime by allegedly disposing of Lucky's body after the attack.
Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025
Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.
Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has died
An Alberta animal welfare agency says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died. The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says in a Saturday social media post that this is the second confirmed fatal case of bird flu in a dog in Canada.
Retired greyhounds to continue to be rehomed overseas despite ‘distressing and sometimes fatal’ outcomes
Retired New South Wales greyhounds will continue to be rehomed overseas despite an independent review of the racing industry finding the practice is “distressing and sometimes fatal”.
Large, bone-crushing dogs stalked 'Rhino Pompeii' after Yellowstone eruption 12 million years ago, ancient footprints reveal
Researchers have found footprints of large, bone-crushing dogs in the 12 million-year-old Ashfall Fossil Beds in northeastern Nebraska, suggesting these large carnivores may have survived a cataclysmic Yellowstone eruption that covered parts of North America in ash.
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.
Keir Starmer urged to ban ‘cruel’ greyhound racing in England
Keir Starmer is coming under pressure from backbench Labour MPs to ban the “cruel” practice of greyhound racing. The Welsh and Scottish governments voted last month to phase out the practice.
Dog cafes: How pet friendly should businesses be?
As society becomes more dog friendly, what does it mean for those who don't see them as man's best friend?
When were dogs domesticated? The oldest known dog DNA offers clues
Dogs in Europe had been domesticated from wild wolves by at least 14,200 years ago, two new genetic studies suggest. Both studies use ancient DNA recovered from fossil dog bones to revise the early history of domestic dogs.
Texas man charged after abandoning dog at Pittsburgh International Airport
A Texas man is facing animal cruelty charges after leaving his puppy at the departures gate at Pittsburgh International Airport.
New campaign encourages families to adopt large dogs in Toronto
Big dogs are loyal canines, affectionate and sweet, but often overlooked when it comes to pet adoption, according to a city agency. Toronto Animal Services says it has joined forces with NutriCanine, a Toronto-based fresh dog food company, to change perceptions about large dogs.
Beagles Are Still Bred on Farms for Testing and Research, an Open Rescue Reveals
When you think of a factory farm, the animals that come to mind are probably pigs, cows and chickens. But in the U.S. and elsewhere, a number of these operations also breed dogs for use in animal testing and research .
Crufts winner’s animal cruelty conviction prompts complaints to Channel 4
Animal charities have complained to Channel 4 after the winner of Crufts best in show was found to have been convicted of animal cruelty, and said the winning dog is an “extreme” breed that has had a “lifetime of suffering”.
Will it save dogs or impede key health research? Two views of Ontario's Bill 75
Omnibus legislation set to resume its journey through the Ontario legislature in March will include updates to animal testing rules, with one lawyer fearing it will end important, life-saving research
Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife
A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry by Oxford University Press reports that widely used flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may pose a serious threat to insects in the natural environment.
Puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by cop who rescued him
A ruff moment in this poor pup's life has turned into a paws-itive now that the officer who found the 2-year-old goldendoodle left behind at a Las Vegas airport has made him one of the family.
MAGA’s Animal Nationalism
The Trump administration has a special bond with dogs and cats.
How Save A Paw in Crays Hill, Essex, became a 41-dog graveyard
Drone images of Save A Paw's compound showed forensic officers hunting for dog remains. Warning: This article contains distressing content. Save A Paw was meant to be a place of hope for the dogs sent there by their owners.
Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems
Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.
I thought I understood what animal testing meant until I brought home a former lab dog
My dog didn’t know the joy of a toy or how to use a leash until he was six, and it broke my heart.
‘Demand has increased, without a doubt’: the shocking rise of personal protection dogs
Even if you’re not afraid of dogs, you might be a little intimidated by Butch Cassidy. His tail may be wagging, but the Belgian shepherd weighs 40kg and moves with awesome agility. Even a casual brush of his body could knock you off your feet if you weren’t expecting it.
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
PA Media Police dog (PD) Finn was stabbed in the line of duty while protecting his handler A former police dog handler says a law to protect service animals is not being implemented properly.
Is CBD good for your dog?
Some research has shown promise for particular conditions in dogs, but questions remain. CBD has risen in popularity as a treatment for anxiety, inflammation, and pain in dogs.
The truffle-hunting dogs sniffing out new species in the name of science
The dogs are helping scientists discover rare new gourmet truffles—and monitor ecosystems. Eva, a Lagotto Romagnolo dog, hands a truffle she found to her owner Luke Gilbert near Hendersonville, North Carolina, on November 5, 2024.
City of Surrey fines owner after fatal dog attack, but animal remains still missing - BC
Animal law lawyer V. Victoria Shroff, K.C. said that the owners of the attacking dog might have committed a crime by allegedly disposing of Lucky's body after the attack.
Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025
Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.
Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has died
An Alberta animal welfare agency says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died. The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says in a Saturday social media post that this is the second confirmed fatal case of bird flu in a dog in Canada.
Retired greyhounds to continue to be rehomed overseas despite ‘distressing and sometimes fatal’ outcomes
Retired New South Wales greyhounds will continue to be rehomed overseas despite an independent review of the racing industry finding the practice is “distressing and sometimes fatal”.
Large, bone-crushing dogs stalked 'Rhino Pompeii' after Yellowstone eruption 12 million years ago, ancient footprints reveal
Researchers have found footprints of large, bone-crushing dogs in the 12 million-year-old Ashfall Fossil Beds in northeastern Nebraska, suggesting these large carnivores may have survived a cataclysmic Yellowstone eruption that covered parts of North America in ash.
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.
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