12-year-old Hawaii Boy Scout helps rescue couple, 100 lb. dog on Waimano Trail
A Hawaiian couple found themselves in quite a scary situation when they took a wrong turn on what they thought was a short hike and got lost
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2021
Dog named Bear rescues 100 sick, injured Koalas following Australian bushfires
Bear, a five-year-old high-energy dog tasked with finding Koalas injured in Australia's devastating bushfires, has rescued 100 marsupials.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 17, 2021
Is your dog strangely hyperactive or impulsive? New study shows why
Our findings can help to better identify, understand and treat canine hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2021
Kind-hearted high school student creates wheelchairs for pets
A 14-year-old Champlin, Minnesota girl manufactures $1,000 dog wheelchairs in her free time for the price of the parts.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 6, 2021
Terrier puppy born with upside-down paws now able to walk
Siggi the spotted rat terrier was born with a rare and debilitating birth defect: her front paws were upside down.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 5, 2021
This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language
Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? This collar may hold the answer.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 28, 2021
How valuable were dogs to ancient humans?
Humans’ oldest companion, the dog, was first domesticated at least 20,000 years ago. The ancient dogs were an essential part of life.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2021
Surf's pup! 'Surfurs' Fetch Waves Seeking "Best In Surf" Title
Some of California's cutest surFURs hit the waves to show off their skills on the board and raise money for their orphaned friends in need.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 10, 2021
Once abandoned, Baekgu becomes first honorary rescue dog after saving missing woman
A dog named Baekgu has become Korea's first honorary 119 rescue dog after playing a critical role in the search for a missing elderly woman.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans?
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans? A promising new study is giving scientists some hope.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2021
Strike a PAWS! 800 costumed Chihuahuas strut their stuff in Miss Chihuahua Town beauty pageant
The pint-sized pooches, from all over the UK, donned fancy outfits as they competed for top spot as Britain's Most Beautiful Chihuahua.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 23, 2021
‘I come with baggage’: Couple finds heartbreaking poem within shelter dog’s paperwork
A woman has shared the meaningful note that she received when she adopted her dog.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2021
A dog and a human walk into a bar... this London bar serves them both
A pet-friendly new bar in London, After Bark, is serving up drinks to a new breed of booze hounds, offering cool puppy-themed drinks
Joseph Shavit
Jul 10, 2021
Loving dog owner pushes dying pet dog up favorite mountain in wheelbarrow
The 10-year-old labradoodle, Monty, was suffering from leukemia for 18 months before his passing
Joseph Shavit
Jul 10, 2021
'Smart collar' could prevent tapeworms in dogs
Dogs infected with echinococcosis play a major role in spreading tapeworms across human populations around the world.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 8, 2021
Humans aren't alone in having talent, dogs got it too!
Some exceptionally gifted people have marked human history and culture. Leonardo, Mozart, and Einstein are some famous examples
Joseph Shavit
Jul 6, 2021
Missing dog found after 7 years, 1,000 miles away in mid-Michigan
After a journey that lasted 7 years and more than 1,000 miles, Sgt. Pepper is back home.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021
Who’s Smarter: Cats or Dogs? Scientists weigh in.
Dog people and cat people have an age-old debate about which animal makes a better pet. New research seems to support the argument that ...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 22, 2021
Chinese monk who saved 8,000 strays is dog's best friend
Zhi is no ordinary animal rescuer: he is a Buddhist monk and will give these dogs a new life either at his ancient monastery or at a shelter
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2021
Fire rescue crew's trauma therapy dog helps save suicidal woman's life
Rescuers in the United Kingdom say a trauma therapy dog quickly did what humans were struggling to do -- help save a suicidal woman's life.
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