The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden recently welcomed the birth of six African-painted dog pups, announced by zoo officials. Born on November 5 and 6 to first-time mother Pele, a 3-year-old African-painted dog who joined the zoo in October 2021, this marks the zoo’s first litter of African-painted dogs …
Read More »Israeli Teen Describes Her Time in Captivity with Her Dog in Gaza Under Hamas
Mia Leimberg emerged from an almost two-month ordeal in Gaza with her Shih Tzu, Bella, in her arms. This was one of the remarkable moments during the week-long ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that concluded last Friday. “While we were there, we had to feed her our leftovers – yeah, …
Read More »Canine Warriors Shine with Specialized Skills at the 2023 Dog Show
Six dogs, accompanied by their handlers, displayed their valuable contributions to national security at the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s annual Dog Show in 2023. The canine team showcased their prowess in recovering explosives and narcotics, guarding assets, tracking criminals, and detecting drones at high altitudes. These …
Read More »South Korea Poised to Abandon Centuries-Long Tradition of Consuming Dog Meat
South Korea is actively moving towards putting an end to the longstanding tradition of consuming dog meat. The ruling People Power Party in the country has disclosed plans to implement a ban on the consumption of dog meat by the year’s end. This decision comes in response to a shifting …
Read More »Stolen and Found: The Heartwarming Tale of Roxy the Beagle’s Journey Home
A resident of an affluent neighborhood in Delhi experienced the theft of their dog last month. The determined owner offered a reward of ₹1,00,000 for any information leading to the dog’s discovery. The search for Roxy, a beagle, commenced after she was taken from a residence in E block of …
Read More »Compensation of Rs 10,000 Per Bite Mark Mandated by High Court in Stray Dog Attack Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has determined that the state is primarily accountable for compensating individuals involved in incidents with stray animals. Specifically addressing cases of dog bites, the court has mandated a minimum financial assistance of Rs 10,000 per teeth mark and a minimum of Rs 20,000 per …
Read More »Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Navigating the Feeding of Stray Dogs in Gurgaon Housing Societies
In the latest development, there has been a demand among many individuals and RWAs in Gurgaon to remove strays from the housing society under the pretext that “dogs should not be fed. ” They often try to isolate residents who ignore this legal diktat socially. However, one thing to remember …
Read More »Can You Believe This Dog Earns Rs. 8.27 Crore Annually?
In a truly remarkable occurrence, a dog has assumed the role of a social media influencer, earning an astounding annual income of up to USD 1 million (around Rs 8.27 crore). The sheer incredibility of this fact is undeniable. The dog’s name is Tucker Budzyn, a five-year-old golden retriever. Tucker …
Read More »IRCTC Takes a Step Towards Pet-Friendly Travel with Online Ticket Booking
Finally, some good news for pet owners! IRCTC is all set to facilitate online ticket booking for cats and dogs for AC-1 class in trains. The Ministry of Railways might also give pet booking rights to TTE so that pet parents can take their pets and travel with them comfortably. …
Read More »Trained Dogs and AI Technology for Enhanced Safety and Rescue Operations for Goa’s Beaches
Goa’s beaches are set to receive a new team of highly-trained dogs to assist in spotting and rescuing individuals in distress and locating missing children, according to a statement from an official of Drishti Marine, the agency responsible for lifesaving operations in the coastal state. The “paw squad” consists of …
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