A Duxbury family is thankful not only for the firefighters but also a special device the first-responders used. Continue reading “Family thankful for firefighters and pet oxygen mask that saved dog’s life”
Category: September 2017
Scientists develop new therapeutic antibody for dog cancers
Japanese researchers have developed an antibody that induces immune responses, which significantly suppresses malignant cancers in dogs as well as increases their survival rate. Continue reading “Scientists develop new therapeutic antibody for dog cancers”
Man and dog denied flight out of Irma over not having a pet carrier
The difficulty of evacuating with pets is one of many reasons that people don’t always “just leave” when a hurricane hits. Continue reading “Man and dog denied flight out of Irma over not having a pet carrier”
Wild dogs in Africa engage in fascinating voting behavior
It turns out that these endangered, undomesticated dogs “vote” on whether to start hunting by making noises that sound just like sneezes. Continue reading “Wild dogs in Africa engage in fascinating voting behavior”
A street food tour for dogs in Kennebunkport, Maine
So-called foodie revolutions have become nauseating, but one barking mad town in the US is offering a tour where the real treats go to the dogs. Continue reading “A street food tour for dogs in Kennebunkport, Maine”
Sniffer dog helping wipe out ants in California islands
The specially-trained dog keeps its snout to the ground, searching for nests of Argentine ants that threatened the ecosystem after being introduced decades ago. Continue reading “Sniffer dog helping wipe out ants in California islands”
These emotional rescue dog stories will leave you sobbing
Rescue dogs and their owners gathered in London at the weekend to raise awareness of the cruelty of the puppy farm trade. Continue reading “These emotional rescue dog stories will leave you sobbing”
Ancient dog festival celebrates legend of heaven-sent canine in China
Members of the Miao people celebrate tradition that their ancestors were saved from death by a heaven-sent animal. Continue reading “Ancient dog festival celebrates legend of heaven-sent canine in China”
Oregon court: Couple must ‘debark’ dogs — cut their vocal cords — after neighbors complain
The dog owners argued that they were not subject to the dog barking ordinance because they were running a farm. Continue reading “Oregon court: Couple must ‘debark’ dogs — cut their vocal cords — after neighbors complain”
Dog locked in stranger’s garage, finds stockpile of dog treats to keep him company
His owner estimates he ate $150 worth of dog food during his nine hour “ordeal”. Continue reading “Dog locked in stranger’s garage, finds stockpile of dog treats to keep him company”
