The world’s first sausage dog cafe is coming to the UK

dog news Dachshund Cafe UKThe dachshund cafe comes courtesy of the people behind Pug Cafe, where pug owners come together in Esquires Guildford to introduce their pugs to one another, and to make lots of pug-loving friends.  Continue reading “The world’s first sausage dog cafe is coming to the UK”

4 dog food companies issue recall over salmonella fears

dog news dog treatDon Schaffner, a professor of food microbiology at Rutgers University, explained that salmonella can be found in the intestinal tracts of animals used to make pet food, like poultry and cattle.  Continue reading “4 dog food companies issue recall over salmonella fears”

A mystery trooper is credited with saving this newborn puppy’s life

dog news puppyAbout three weeks ago, the unidentified trooper discovered the tiny puppy with its eyes closed and umbilical cord still attached, crying alone outside the patrol office with no mother dog or other puppies in sight.  Continue reading “A mystery trooper is credited with saving this newborn puppy’s life”

Has China turned over a new leaf? 38 Chinese cities host “Adoption Day” for stray dogs & cats

dog news China“Our ultimate goal is that, when helping an animal in distress and adopting a rescued stray becomes common sense and a way of life”  Continue reading “Has China turned over a new leaf? 38 Chinese cities host “Adoption Day” for stray dogs & cats”

Rescue dog hailed a hero after finding Taiwan quake survivors

dog news hero dogIn a video released by the Fire Bureau of Taichung City, Tie Hsiung, a Labrador whose name translates as “Iron Hero,” is seen sniffing for survivors and alerting rescuers to a human presence.  Continue reading “Rescue dog hailed a hero after finding Taiwan quake survivors”