Tag: dog

Family Whose Dog Wandered Off Was Surprised to Find Him on the Roof of a Bungalow

A family who noticed their dog was missing found him wandering around, on the roof. Kyle Barrett, 32, was visiting family with his wife, children, and canine when everyone noticed their dog, Samson, had vanished from their sight. However, nobody expected to look up and spot St. Bernard sniffing around on the roof of Kyle’s…


Video: Try Not to Laugh at Dog’s Funny Obsession With Carrying Huge Sticks on Walks

A dog owner from Charlotte, North Carolina, was highly amused when her tiny puppy started carrying huge sticks on their walks together. Many were much bigger than she was. Golden retriever Eden’s obsession became so big a part of her personality that the adorable dog, now 5 years old, earned the nickname “Branch Manager” from…


Wild Dolphin, 40, Introduces His Calf to Dog Who Has Been His Best Friend for 7 Years

A 40-year-old wild dolphin, who has been best friends with a dog for nearly seven years, has extended the friendship by introducing one of his babies to his fun-loving canine friend. Jojo the dolphin frequents the waters of Providenciales, an island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago southeast of the Bahamas, and loves nothing more than…


Deep Dive (Nov. 26): 142 Days, No Views: Unwanted Dog Waits for ‘Fur’-Ever Home

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects record holiday shopping this year. According to the federation, nearly 2 million more people than last year will shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. A survey from the NRF finds many shoppers started holiday shopping early, citing concerns about supply chain issues, inventory, and high demand. This comes…


South Korea to Launch Task Force on Banning Dog Meat

SEOUL, South Korea—South Korea on Thursday said it will launch a task force to consider outlawing dog meat consumption after the country’s president offered to look into ending the centuries-old practice. Restaurants that serve dog meat are dwindling in South Korea as younger people find dog meat a less appetizing dining option and pets are…


China: Outrage After Health Workers Kill Pet Dog

Anger flares after brutal action by Chinese pandemic prevention workers. Their killing of a pet dog was caught on tape. The United States and China engaged in top-level dialog, but without a major breakthrough. President Joe Biden and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping formally met for the first time since Biden took office. But after…


Totally Blind Dog Walks as If He Can See, Declared a ‘Medical Mystery’ by a Leading Vet

A blind dog whose owner didn’t know about her pet’s condition for nine months has been declared a “medical mystery” by veterinary experts. A border collie named Dave “never puts a foot wrong” and can even navigate around puddles despite his blindness, leaving vets completely baffled by his condition. A top UK vet has declared…


Florida Woman’s Dog Lost in 2014 Found 7 Years Later in Mississippi, Reunites With Owner

A woman from Coconut Grove, Florida, lost her beloved Maltese seven years ago. But in a twist of fate, the little dog turned up last September—in horrible condition, in the middle of a road in Mississippi. After the 65-year-old dog owner got a call from the microchip company in October, they were reunited. She said…


Floppy-Eared Coonhound Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Ears on a Dog

A floppy-eared black and tan coonhound from Oregon has broken the Guinness World Record for longest ears on a dog, with each one measuring 34 centimeters (13.38 inches) in length. Her proud owner claims the big-eared beauty is an “ambassador” for her breed. Lou was officially awarded the Guinness World Record for Longest Ears On A…


Dogs Reunited With Owners After House Fire in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif.—Oceanside firefighters rescued two dogs from a house that was on fire, authorities said today. Around 3:30 p.m. Monday, the Oceanside Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the top floor of a two-story house at 1065 Village Court, the department said. Witnesses told firefighters that the family was not home,…