Category: April 2021

Paws for applause: dogs featured in the documentaries The Truffle Hunters and Stray have shared the top prize at the annual Fido Awards, presented today in London, which recognize the best canine appearances in cinema. Continue reading “‘The Truffle Hunters’ And ‘Stray’ Are Top Dogs At 2021 Fido Awards For Best Canine Movies”

BELLE GLADE, Fla. – A newly adopted dog that was lost after a crash near the Florida Everglades has been found after surviving on his own for 9 days. Continue reading “Dog lost near alligator-filled Florida swamps found alive after 9 days”

ST PAUL, Minn. — The St. Paul Police Department posted on social media that a car with a missing therapy dog that were allegedly stolen have been found and returned to its owner, a U.S. Navy veteran. Continue reading “Missing therapy dog found in St. Paul, woman arrested”

Mesquite, TX – A 16-year-old robbery suspect has been arrested after allegedly beating a police dog to death during a foot chase in Texas. Continue reading “16-Year-Old Arrested After Allegedly Beating ‘Amazing and Loyal’ Police Dog to Death”

SAN DIEGO, CA – So, you say you love your dog, but have you ever thrown your pet a ‘Bark Mitzvah’?  Continue reading “Dog lover throws ‘Bark Mitzvah’ to celebrate pet’s 13th birthday”

EL PASO, Tex. – There’s dog-gone good news for man’s best friend out of the state capitol. Continue reading “Texas House passes bill to ban puppy mill sales in pet stores, promote humane pet acquisition”

TATE COUNTY, Miss. — A minor who confessed to intentionally torturing and burning a dog in north Mississippi will not face charges due to his age. Continue reading “Minor won’t be charged after tying electrical cord around dog’s neck, setting him on fire”

SARASOTA, Fla. – COVID-19 screenings have become a regular practice at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. Now there’s an extra tool to help detect the virus. It comes with four legs, a wagging tail and a sensor-packed nose.  Continue reading “COVID-19-sniffing dog adds extra layer of protection at Sarasota hospital”

DENVER, Colo. – As the weather warms up, one local dog rescuer said people should be wary of impromptu “dog adoption stands” that have been popping up around the state over the past few years. Continue reading “Illegal puppy sales popping up across Colorado. What to watch out for”

Johannesburg, South Africa – A dog is being hailed as a hero for saving a Pomeranian from drowning in his owner’s swimming pool as the video of the incident in South Africa has gone viral. Continue reading “WATCH: Dog Rescues Drowning Puppy From Swimming Pool in Incredible Video”