The U.S. Postal Service is releasing the latest stamp in its Lunar New Year series today in Hawaii. The Year of the Dog begins February 16. Continue reading “US releases Lunar New Year stamp to celebrate Year of the Dog”
Category: January 2018
Riley, the MFA’s new bug-sniffing dog, had a big day
The Weimaraner pup will be specially trained to sniff out bugs and other pests in the museum’s collection, including new artworks delivered to the institution. Continue reading “Riley, the MFA’s new bug-sniffing dog, had a big day”
Dogs in the office are WeWork’s secret weapon in Japan
The office-sharing company’s push into the country includes opening a dog-friendly office by June with plans to later offer on-site childcare at other locations. Continue reading “Dogs in the office are WeWork’s secret weapon in Japan”
Britain’s biggest rescue dog ‘could grow to the size of a tiger’
Fluffy the Caucasian Shepherd only ten months old but already weighs 44kg and could grow to double that when grown into adulthood. Continue reading “Britain’s biggest rescue dog ‘could grow to the size of a tiger’”
Dedicated volunteer pilot vanishes during dog rescue mission
The Coast Guard is searching for Dr. Bill Kinsinger, who they believe may have suffered from a lack of oxygen. Continue reading “Dedicated volunteer pilot vanishes during dog rescue mission”
The dog that helps the homeless in Montreal
Meet Argon, the first dog bred and trained by the MIRA Foundation to be assigned full time to a homeless shelter in Quebec. Continue reading “The dog that helps the homeless in Montreal”
Puppy returned home after being snatched up by
Newhard showed her gratitude on social media and posted a heartwarming message on Facebook after feeding Zoey and welcoming her back. Continue reading “Puppy returned home after being snatched up by”
Exclusive: Animal Planet starts ‘Dog Bowl,’ a new breed of football game
Most of the 50 pups competing in the Dog Bowl have been adopted, including four English Bulldogs from Long Island Bulldog Rescue in Stony Brook, N.Y., who pant, rather than punt, when they hit the field. Continue reading “Exclusive: Animal Planet starts ‘Dog Bowl,’ a new breed of football game”
More pets are being sickened by marijuana, vets warn
Veterinarians say they’re seeing an increasing number of dogs sickened after ingesting marijuana, and are warning pet owners to take care as Canada prepares for cannabis legalization this year. Continue reading “More pets are being sickened by marijuana, vets warn”
Freezing dog rescued, finds forever home on New Year’s Day
Not long ago, a concerned citizen found her shivering in the bushes out on the streets of Richmond, VA. She alerted animal control officers, who came to rescue the freezing pup. Continue reading “Freezing dog rescued, finds forever home on New Year’s Day”
