The pooch was left on the side of I-75, with a third of his body submerged in water, just hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. A rescue organization said the dog was stressed but recovering.
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Shohei Ohtani’s dog ‘throws out’ 1st pitch at Dodgers game
To the delight of the sellout crowd, the star player’s pup Decoy “threw out” the ceremonial first pitch before a game at the Los Angeles stadium against the Baltimore Orioles.
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A study finds that dogs can smell your stress — and make decisions accordingly
Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.
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Super fluffy 8-year-old Pekingese Wild Thang wins 2024 World’s Ugliest Dog contest
This is the first victory for the canine, a five-time competitor in the annual event, held in the northern California city of Petaluma.
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A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine
The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong.
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Air travel has gone to the dogs — literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air
BARK Air says it built its experience “dog first,” offering perks like puppucchinos and pheromone blankets. It’s flying between New York and LA or London and plans to add more routes soon.
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The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies
The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.
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This week’s quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You’re welcome
Last year’s most popular dog is still top, and the happiest nation is still the most contented. March is still madness and shutdowns still loom.
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Opinion: Animals have overtaken our lives, and we’re having a wonderful time
NPR’s Scott Simon muses on his family’s life with animals — a dog, a foster cat, a hamster in a hamster ball — and all that entails.
