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City of Surrey fines owner after fatal dog attack, but animal remains still missing - BC
Animal law lawyer V. Victoria Shroff, K.C. said that the owners of the attacking dog might have committed a crime by allegedly disposing of Lucky's body after the attack.
Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025
Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.
Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has died
An Alberta animal welfare agency says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died. The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says in a Saturday social media post that this is the second confirmed fatal case of bird flu in a dog in Canada.
Retired greyhounds to continue to be rehomed overseas despite ‘distressing and sometimes fatal’ outcomes
Retired New South Wales greyhounds will continue to be rehomed overseas despite an independent review of the racing industry finding the practice is “distressing and sometimes fatal”.
Large, bone-crushing dogs stalked 'Rhino Pompeii' after Yellowstone eruption 12 million years ago, ancient footprints reveal
Researchers have found footprints of large, bone-crushing dogs in the 12 million-year-old Ashfall Fossil Beds in northeastern Nebraska, suggesting these large carnivores may have survived a cataclysmic Yellowstone eruption that covered parts of North America in ash.
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.
Some gifted dogs can learn to sort their toys
Among dogs known to be gifted word learners, some can also sort toys by how they are used during play time. It’s one sign of a complex thought process.
Florida man accused of tying up, abandoning dog during Hurricane Milton cleared of charges — sparking outrage: ‘I’m disgusted’
The Florida man accused of tying his dog to a fence while fleeing the state to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Milton had his animal cruelty charges dropped by prosecutors, sparking outrage from the community that rescued the pooch.
Corpses of 250 animals found with surviving animals eating the dead in "breeding ground of horror" in Spain
The surviving animals were feeding off the dead animals due to the lack of food and water, authorities said.
Toy-obsessed dogs give clues to addictive behaviors
Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.
A Dog Named Smokey Reunites with Guardian After Being Kidnapped
The Animal Legal Defense Fund partnered with spcaLA to take custody of the dog until his guardian could retrieve him
Bailey the support dog freed from Northern Irish prison after public outcry
Cocker spaniel was being kept full-time in Magilligan prison but is now in family home after ‘free Bailey’ campaign
Dozens of golden retriever puppies available for adoption at Massachusetts shelter
Golden retriever puppies are up for adoption through a Massachusetts animal rescue after they and their mothers were rescued from an alleged backyard breeder.
Appellate Court Ruling Confirms SPCA Authority to Enforce California Animal Protection Laws
Animal Legal Defense Fund utilized California Corporations Code 10404 to circumvent illegal conditions at Vallejo puppy mill
Dog put down after 'worst case of animal cruelty' by Matson woman
Amy Pamela Griffin Dawkins is banned from keeping animals for 15 years after she mistreated a three-year-old husky.
Your Dog Has a Unique Ability to Read Your Mind. Here's Why.
Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments.
Victoria could save nearly $500m over 10 years by scrapping greyhound racing, estimates show
Exclusive: Parliamentary Budget Office analysis shows any loss of revenue from betting would be offset by lower government spending.
Pessimistic Dogs Are Better at Smelling Cancer—And Other Keys to Disease-Sniffing Success
New research is revealing how disease-smelling dogs can excel
We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?
Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
Can we ever understand our dogs?
The animal researcher who tried to experience the world through the nose of a dog.
Washington Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The four laws will offer better projections for companion animals and keep wild animals from being exploited for entertainment in the state.
Turkey's top court upholds controversial law on culling of stray dogs
Turkey's top court has rejected a request for the annulment of a contentious law designed to control the population of stray dogs, but which animal lovers fear will lead to mass killings.
Rez dogs are feeling the heat from climate change
A lack of infrastructure and extreme weather are putting unhoused pets on reservations in danger.
City of Surrey fines owner after fatal dog attack, but animal remains still missing - BC
Animal law lawyer V. Victoria Shroff, K.C. said that the owners of the attacking dog might have committed a crime by allegedly disposing of Lucky's body after the attack.
Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023 After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".
Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025
Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year.
Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has died
An Alberta animal welfare agency says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died. The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says in a Saturday social media post that this is the second confirmed fatal case of bird flu in a dog in Canada.
Retired greyhounds to continue to be rehomed overseas despite ‘distressing and sometimes fatal’ outcomes
Retired New South Wales greyhounds will continue to be rehomed overseas despite an independent review of the racing industry finding the practice is “distressing and sometimes fatal”.
Large, bone-crushing dogs stalked 'Rhino Pompeii' after Yellowstone eruption 12 million years ago, ancient footprints reveal
Researchers have found footprints of large, bone-crushing dogs in the 12 million-year-old Ashfall Fossil Beds in northeastern Nebraska, suggesting these large carnivores may have survived a cataclysmic Yellowstone eruption that covered parts of North America in ash.
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.
Some gifted dogs can learn to sort their toys
Among dogs known to be gifted word learners, some can also sort toys by how they are used during play time. It’s one sign of a complex thought process.
Florida man accused of tying up, abandoning dog during Hurricane Milton cleared of charges — sparking outrage: ‘I’m disgusted’
The Florida man accused of tying his dog to a fence while fleeing the state to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Milton had his animal cruelty charges dropped by prosecutors, sparking outrage from the community that rescued the pooch.
Corpses of 250 animals found with surviving animals eating the dead in "breeding ground of horror" in Spain
The surviving animals were feeding off the dead animals due to the lack of food and water, authorities said.
Toy-obsessed dogs give clues to addictive behaviors
Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.
A Dog Named Smokey Reunites with Guardian After Being Kidnapped
The Animal Legal Defense Fund partnered with spcaLA to take custody of the dog until his guardian could retrieve him
Bailey the support dog freed from Northern Irish prison after public outcry
Cocker spaniel was being kept full-time in Magilligan prison but is now in family home after ‘free Bailey’ campaign
Dozens of golden retriever puppies available for adoption at Massachusetts shelter
Golden retriever puppies are up for adoption through a Massachusetts animal rescue after they and their mothers were rescued from an alleged backyard breeder.
Appellate Court Ruling Confirms SPCA Authority to Enforce California Animal Protection Laws
Animal Legal Defense Fund utilized California Corporations Code 10404 to circumvent illegal conditions at Vallejo puppy mill
Dog put down after 'worst case of animal cruelty' by Matson woman
Amy Pamela Griffin Dawkins is banned from keeping animals for 15 years after she mistreated a three-year-old husky.
Your Dog Has a Unique Ability to Read Your Mind. Here's Why.
Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments.
Victoria could save nearly $500m over 10 years by scrapping greyhound racing, estimates show
Exclusive: Parliamentary Budget Office analysis shows any loss of revenue from betting would be offset by lower government spending.
Pessimistic Dogs Are Better at Smelling Cancer—And Other Keys to Disease-Sniffing Success
New research is revealing how disease-smelling dogs can excel
We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?
Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
Can we ever understand our dogs?
The animal researcher who tried to experience the world through the nose of a dog.
Washington Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The four laws will offer better projections for companion animals and keep wild animals from being exploited for entertainment in the state.
Turkey's top court upholds controversial law on culling of stray dogs
Turkey's top court has rejected a request for the annulment of a contentious law designed to control the population of stray dogs, but which animal lovers fear will lead to mass killings.
Rez dogs are feeling the heat from climate change
A lack of infrastructure and extreme weather are putting unhoused pets on reservations in danger.
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