NHP looking for who shot, left dog on US 95 freeway

LAS VEGAS  — Nevada Highway Patrol is asking for help to locate whoever shot a dog and then left it on the side of US 95 on Sunday. An NHP trooper responded to the call of an injured animal at US 95 and Snow Mountain, which is north of Kyle Canyon Road. Continue reading “NHP looking for who shot, left dog on US 95 freeway”

What’s The Real Human Equivalent of Your Dog’s Age? Here’s a New Formula

It’s much more accurate than multiplying by 7. A new study proposes that aging may impact the genome of dogs and humans in similar ways.  Continue reading “What’s The Real Human Equivalent of Your Dog’s Age? Here’s a New Formula”

California dog trainer called a ‘murderer’ after healthy pet was put down ‘for being bad’

Katie Rogers has been slammed as a ‘assassin’ after looking out to uncover why she euthanised her wholesome pet.  Continue reading “California dog trainer called a ‘murderer’ after healthy pet was put down ‘for being bad’”

Meet Mutley: the dog of murdered Pennsylvania man helps detectives solve case

The dog who crashed a wedding helped solve his master’s murder. “We’ve had dogs that have been part of the bridal party. But this was completely unique,”  Continue reading “Meet Mutley: the dog of murdered Pennsylvania man helps detectives solve case”

Five dogs, two pigeons and a horse given US medal for wartime bravery

Five dogs, two pigeons and a horse were honored for their service, both domestic and abroad, in a first-of-its-kind ceremony on Capitol Hill Thursday, drawing a standing-room crowd to a U.S. House of Representatives office building. Continue reading “Five dogs, two pigeons and a horse given US medal for wartime bravery”

Director of NJ Animal Shelter accused of prematurely euthanizing more than 236 cats and nearly 100 dogs

Mercer County, New Jersey – The former head of a New Jersey animal shelter is accused of allowing more than 230 cats and nearly 100 dogs to be euthanized prematurely before they could be put up for adoption, violating state law.  Continue reading “Director of NJ Animal Shelter accused of prematurely euthanizing more than 236 cats and nearly 100 dogs”

New K-9 legislation would provide federal funding for retired military working dogs’ medical expenses

The grant program is designed to cover costs incurred from veterinarian appointments, medical procedures, diagnostic tests and medications.  Continue reading “New K-9 legislation would provide federal funding for retired military working dogs’ medical expenses”

LA dog store employee caught forcibly throwing dog by neck across room

Los Angeles, California – The horrifying encounter happened at the Bark n’ B-tches dog boutique in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. The shop, described on its website as “L.A.’s first HUMANE pet shop,” appears to be crowded with dogs during the video. Continue reading “LA dog store employee caught forcibly throwing dog by neck across room”