Category: 2019

Dogs trained to run free in packs are revolutionizing anti-poaching efforts in Kruger National Park. Continue reading “Texas hounds chase down rhino poachers in South Africa”

There are four military working dogs receive nation’s top honors for Valor at American Humane’s 2019 Lois Pope K-9 Medal of Courage Award. Continue reading “Four life-saving military working dogs receive prestigious medals for courage”

Lukas & Falco are back! Lukas, 23, and his 9-year-old border collie have been tapped as the final wild card act for this season of AGT, but they  returned to the competition show on Tuesday night. Continue reading “Beloved, Dog-Centric America’s Got Talent Act Returning as Wild Card with ‘Most Emotional’ Show”

While many remember the heroic efforts of rescue workers who rushed to save lives as the World Trade Centre collapsed on September 11, 2001, the stories of hundreds of dogs who helped people are not as well known. Continue reading “Remembering the incredible story of hero dogs on 9/11”

A 9-year-old dog has made it. Callie the Toy Australian Shepherd is now on a billboard in the city. Continue reading “Billboard now up for Lexington ‘All-American’ dog winner”

A wealthy neighborhood in the outskirts of Washington, D.C., has voted to dismantle a controversial dog park after some residents complained about barking.  Continue reading “Elite DC neighborhood votes to dismantle controversial dog park”

Tired of bankrolling the costs of cleaning up dog poop from its streets, the city in northwestern Spain has imposed a tax on dogs to be levied starting next year.  Continue reading “City in Spain enacts a tax on dogs to help keep streets clean”

The embattled FlyNYON company, which faces federal probes and wrongful-death lawsuits over last year’s watery wreck, is selling canine-and-companion rides for half off, meaning a dog and its owner can fly for the cost of just one full-price ticket. Continue reading “‘Doors off’ NYC chopper flights for dogs spark outrage”

As reported by the New York Times, euthanasia rates at shelters across the country have fallen by more than 75% since 2009.There are several reasons behind this extremely positive trend: Continue reading “4 Reasons Shelter Euthanasia Rates Are Down 75% Nationwide”

A Folsom family was reunited with their dog, Teddy, on Wednesday after he went missing 14 months ago. Continue reading “Stranger helps return missing dog to Folsom family after 14 months”