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As freezing temperatures and winter storms grip vast parts of the United States, caring for your pets becomes a paramount concern. Walking your dog, letting your cats roam outdoors, or ensuring the well-being of larger animals like horses, cows, and chickens requires special attention in such harsh weather conditions. Veterinarians …

On New Year’s Day, Merlin, a springer spaniel owned by Daniel Horsley, went missing from the front garden in Cumbria after exhibiting signs of distress. Despite a search effort involving a hundred people, drones, and thermal-imaging cameras, Merlin returned home unharmed after 16 hours. This incident underscored a fundamental truth …

In October 2023, the passing of Bobi touted as the world’s oldest dog, triggered an immediate online wave of grief. However, suspicions arose regarding the accuracy of the Portuguese dog’s claimed age of 31 years and 163 days. A subsequent WIRED investigation in December revealed that the government agency verifying …

Utah Jazz forward-center Kelly Olynyk and his wife, Jackie, experienced unexpected events during their visit to San Antonio. While driving through the city on Christmas Day, they encountered a lone gray dog in a fast-food parking lot. Originally in town for a basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, their …

Dancer, a dog who had accidentally fallen off a cliff at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan, has been successfully reunited with her family. The incident occurred Wednesday evening when the 3-year-old dog slipped out of her leash and landed on a ledge approximately 60 feet below Miners …

Introducing the Lancashire heeler, acknowledged as the newest breed by the American Kennel Club. The organization recently declared this rare herding breed eligible for numerous US dog shows, including the renowned Westminster Kennel Club show.  Described as small yet highly active, with a distinctive “smile,” these solidly built dogs, resembling …

A new law in South Korea, set to take effect by 2027, criminalizes the slaughter and sale of dogs for meat, aiming to end the age-old practice. The legislation doesn’t make dog meat consumption illegal, focusing instead on the dog meat trade. Convictions for butchering dogs carry a maximum three-year …

A dog named Ares has found a permanent home in Florida with a familiar face. The Alachua County Animal Resources & Care shelter recently posted on Facebook that Ares was initially found tied up at a local dog park. It was adopted by a “dear friend” of his original owner …

Indonesian authorities recently conducted a significant operation to combat dog meat consumption in their ongoing efforts. During the operation, the police intercepted a truck transporting over 220 dogs destined for the slaughterhouse. The incident occurred late on Saturday night in Semarang city on the island of Java, as reported by …

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), intended to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), introduces a provision under Section 291 titled “Negligent conduct concerning animals.” This section outlines that individuals failing to take adequate measures to prevent potential harm to human life or serious injury from their pet animal may face …