Dog shoots man dead on hunting trip
NEWS AND OPINION: Yes, this man’s best friend shot him dead. Of course, it was an accident but what an accident! The ultimate kind of… Read More »Dog shoots man dead on hunting trip
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Bluebell, a Labrador, spent 60 hours in an aircraft hold
Bluebell, a black Labrador, is said to be traumatised by her recent experience of being in an aircraft hold for 60 hours according to the… Read More »Bluebell, a Labrador, spent 60 hours in an aircraft hold
10-week-old Labrador’s teethy chomps are adorable
They are called ‘teef chomps’ – biting thin air instinctively. However, you slice it or dice it Otis is very cute. A dog’s early forays… Read More »10-week-old Labrador’s teethy chomps are adorable
Japanese man spends £12,480 to look like a border collie
This is an unusual story of a Japanese man who spent about ¥2 million (£12,480) on a border collie costume which is incredibly realistic as… Read More »Japanese man spends £12,480 to look like a border collie
Dachshund rescued from Ukraine stolen in the UK and subsequently injured
NEWS AND COMMENT: This story is a terrible indictment of the state of play in the UK on the issue of dog theft. Brandy is… Read More »Dachshund rescued from Ukraine stolen in the UK and subsequently injured
Rapid antigen tests for dogs can poison them
NEWS AND COMMENT-AUSTRALIA: Millions of rapid antigen tests are being distributed to Australian households. There is a danger that they can harm dogs. The new… Read More »Rapid antigen tests for dogs can poison them
Dogs are no longer livestock in China
Animals Asia, the well-known animal charity, reported on July 20, 2020, that China was removing dogs from the National Catalogue of Livestock and Poultry Genetic… Read More »Dogs are no longer livestock in China
Quiet dog alerts owners to two men drowning in the middle of the night
Jacqui and Colin Fearon were asleep on their boat which was moored in Farndon Marina, Nottinghamshire. It was the early hours of last Saturday. Their… Read More »Quiet dog alerts owners to two men drowning in the middle of the night
Good choice: Boris and Carrie Johnson feature dog Dilyn instead of their son Wilf on their Christmas card
NEWS AND COMMENT: Personally, I am pleased to be told by the Daily Mail that Boris and Carrie Johnson feature their dog Dilyn on Downing… Read More »Good choice: Boris and Carrie Johnson feature dog Dilyn instead of their son Wilf on their Christmas card
Great video of a drone used to rescue a dog missing for 10 days
If you love animals your love this video. It’s the best of people. And the guy who successfully searched for a lost dog using his… Read More »Great video of a drone used to rescue a dog missing for 10 days
Dogs understand the reasons behind their owners’ actions
A study by researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany has concluded that dogs are able to understand the reasons behind the actions of… Read More »Dogs understand the reasons behind their owners’ actions
I thought this dog was dead
Phranakhon Sri Ayutthaya, Central Thailand: No, this husky dog is not dead but fast asleep on a table. His head has flopped over the edge… Read More »I thought this dog was dead
Dangerous husky dog will be retrained and rehomed rather than euthanised
This is a good news story. A woman, Natalie Pasquantonio, failed to ensure that her dog, a husky, underwent obedience training. As a consequence, the… Read More »Dangerous husky dog will be retrained and rehomed rather than euthanised
The importance of companion animals during coronavirus lockdowns
ANALYSIS AND COMMENT: this is a story from the North of England which highlights the service that companion animals such as cats and dogs provide… Read More »The importance of companion animals during coronavirus lockdowns
22 facts on puppy development
Here are 22 facts about the rate at which puppies develop: Puppies are born blind and deaf Puppies vary in size and weight depending upon… Read More »22 facts on puppy development
Dog walkers at 78% higher risk of getting Covid-19
A Spanish study has concluded that people who live with dogs and therefore are obliged to take them for a walk are at a 78%… Read More »Dog walkers at 78% higher risk of getting Covid-19
Elderly dog rests by side of road with sign to tell passers by not to rescue him
I am assuming that the sign behind Ajax is there to inform any passerby, either on foot or in a car. not to be concerned… Read More »Elderly dog rests by side of road with sign to tell passers by not to rescue him
Maxed out on social media Maxine, fluffy corgi’s monster success
Maxine is a super cute, fluffy corgi living in New York City with her human guardian Bryan Reisberg. She has a wonderful butt; peachy to… Read More »Maxed out on social media Maxine, fluffy corgi’s monster success
93-year-old man at care home meets the dog he gave up thanks to new owner
NEWS AND VIEWS: Alan Leak, who is now 93-years-of-age living in a care home, had to give up his dog, Cap, because he was too… Read More »93-year-old man at care home meets the dog he gave up thanks to new owner
Australian employees wants their dogs at work with them
Uber Australia conducted research which found that almost two thirds of Australians believe that having your companion animal in the workplace helps to boost mental… Read More »Australian employees wants their dogs at work with them