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Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breath
Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breath
Dogs may be able to sniff out an oncoming flashback caused by post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), research suggests.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

New Jersey firefighters rescue yellow Labrador stuck in spare tyre
New Jersey firefighters rescue yellow Labrador stuck in spare tyre
Firefighters in southern New Jersey came to the rescue of a dog who got stuck in a spare tyre. The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company crew found Daisy, an 11-month-old yellow Labrador when they responded to a Franklin Township home last Thursday.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Close up of a cute funny jack russel terrier in the arms of a female veterinarian doctor. Healthy pets, profession concept
Quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety
Any interaction — grooming, feeding, or playing — generates electrical activity in the brain associated with relaxation, concentration, creativity, and attention

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Dog rescued after more than week trapped inside shipping container at Texas port
Dog rescued after more than week trapped inside shipping container at Texas port
“Oh, it’s scratching, dude,” one of the inspectors said in video they recorded as the team looked up at the container, stacked about 25 feet in the air

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Moldova’s ‘first dog’ nips Austrian president on the hand during official visit
Moldova’s ‘first dog’ nips Austrian president on the hand during official visit
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen had an unusual encounter during an official visit to Moldova when the country’s “first dog”, a rescue belonging to Moldovan President Maia Sandu, bit him on the hand.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

World’s oldest dog dies in Portugal aged 31
World’s oldest dog dies in Portugal aged 31
He was born on May 11 1992, when his owner was just eight years old. That made Bobi more than 217 years old in dog years when he died

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Therapy dog Sandi brings comfort to hospice patients in Belfast
Therapy dog Sandi brings comfort to hospice patients in Belfast
As well as the hospice, Mr King and Sandi visit primary schools, special schools and nursing homes.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Joe Biden’s dog ‘bit Secret Service officers 10 times in four months’
Joe Biden’s dog ‘bit Secret Service officers 10 times in four months’
The group said it made the filing after the agency “failed to respond adequately” to its request last December for records about biting incidents involving the purebred German shepherd

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Army dog badly injured in Ukraine begins new role with Budapest police
Army dog badly injured in Ukraine begins new role with Budapest police
A Ukrainian army service dog given slim chances of survival after being injured in a rocket attack is embarking on a new career with police in neighbouring Hungary.

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

World’s oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday in Portugal
World’s oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday in Portugal
More than 100 people attended the “very traditional” Portuguese party, owner Leonel Costa said

Mon, 15 May, 2023

Nanuq arrives home dog-tired after 150-mile odyssey across sea ice
Nanuq arrives home dog-tired after 150-mile odyssey across sea ice
A one-year-old pet dog took an epic trek across 150 miles of frozen Bering Sea ice, being bitten by a seal or polar bear before being returned safely to his home in Alaska.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023

'We can reunite families': first fully-trained female dog handler joins Civil Defence
'We can reunite families': first fully-trained female dog handler joins Civil Defence
“I’m mad for dogs, I love dogs. I love the reward of being able to train a dog and have their training actually utilised in real-life situations” 

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma
Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma
The girls have vivid traumatic memories of the start of Russia’s bombing campaign in Ukraine.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

World’s oldest dog ever, 30-year-old Bobi, crowned by Guinness World Records
World’s oldest dog ever, 30-year-old Bobi, crowned by Guinness World Records
Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, was born in the village of Conqueiros, Portugal, on May 11 1992, making him the oldest dog on the planet at 30 years and 266 days old as of February 1 2023.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Dog ‘started fire’ on Christmas Eve after accidentally turning hairdryer on
Dog ‘started fire’ on Christmas Eve after accidentally turning hairdryer on
The dog was waiting by the front door when the homeowner returned, and both were treated for smoke inhalation.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

Blind Dog Rescue
Blind dog rescued from hole at California construction site
Firefighters have rescued a 13-year-old blind dog that fell into a hole at a California construction site. According to KABC-TV, the dog, named Cesar, lives next to the site in Pasadena with his owner.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

Larne dog rescue
Relief after dog rescued from waterfall
A young dog is getting some extra hugs from his owner after going missing close to a waterfall in Co Antrim.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Dog in Drainage Pipe
New York trooper crawls into drainage pipe to rescue missing dog
A missing golden retriever named Lilah, discovered deep inside a drainage pipe in upstate New York, could not be lured out by her owner with peanut butter dog treats or cheese.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

‘Punk rocker’ poodle puts smiles on faces of Ukrainian refugees
‘Punk rocker’ poodle puts smiles on faces of Ukrainian refugees
Eight-year-old Juno belongs to Lars Whelan, a volunteer at Warsaw Central railway station

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Watch: Ukrainian grandmother and her 'best friend' Tasha reunited in Clare
Watch: Ukrainian grandmother and her 'best friend' Tasha reunited in Clare
3,000 kilometres, seven borders and a 12-day journey separated them but 86-year-old Violetta and her 13-year-old lab are finally back together again 

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

THE POWER OF THE DOG
Vet service to give ÂŁ7,500 for every mention of The Power Of The Dog at Oscars
A US online vet service says it will donate 10,000 dollars (£7,500) to animal rescues every time The Power Of The Dog is verbally mentioned at this year’s Oscars.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

THE POWER OF THE DOG
Oscar nod leader The Power Of The Dog explores a dark and complex relationship
Jane Campion’s dark western The Power Of The Dog, which has led the pack at the 94th Academy Award nominations, explores the complicated relationship between two men.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Christmas Dog, White Puppy Retriever in Santa Hat under Xmas Tee, New Year Present Gift
How to make sure your pets have a happy and safe Christmas 
Pete the Vet has some great tips to avoid an unhappy pet this festive season 

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

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Kirsten Dunst on working with partner Jesse Plemons in Netflix Western film
The couple have been together off-screen since 2016 and are engaged.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Can you help reunite this stolen dog with her family?
Can you help reunite this stolen dog with her family?
This lovely lady wants to find her way back to her humans. Any leads?

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Pet owner picks up dog's poop cleaning up mess
Pet Corner: Pick up your dog’s poo or one local authority will use DNA to find and fine you
How leaving your dog waste behind can end up to be a costly exercise

Mon, 03 May, 2021

Turkmenistan Dog Day
Turkmenistan dedicates new national holiday to native dog breed
The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan has celebrated its new state holiday honouring the native Alabay dog breed.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

Turkmenistan Dog Day
Turkmenistan marks state holiday honouring its native dog breed
The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan has celebrated its new state holiday honouring the native Alabay dog breed.

Sun, 25 Apr, 2021

Louise O'Neill: I’ve basically become the dog-owning equivalent of a Helicopter Parent
Louise O'Neill: I’ve basically become the dog-owning equivalent of a Helicopter Parent
Richard hasn’t seen Cooper since Christmas – he seems far more upset about this than the fact that he hasn’t seen me since Christmas either

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

Dog shy guilty is a shelter hound dog waiting looking up with lonely eyes an intense stare outdoors in nature Morning sunlight.
Pet Corner: Six things to look out for when caring for an older dog
A senior dog needs different care. Here are six things to know about if you live with an older dog

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

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Bidens’ dog Major banished from White House after causing ‘minor injury’
President Joe Biden’s dogs have been banished from the White House after one of them caused a “minor injury” to someone he did not know.

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

cute lovely small dog wet in bathtub, clean dog with funny foam soap on head. Pets indoors
Pet Corner: How to master DIY dog grooming at home
Many dog groomers are currently closed, so it’s understandable that you might like to tackle your pet’s grooming needs yourself. Here are some tips for a stress-free session

Mon, 18 Jan, 2021

One Good Thing Estonia Stray Dog
Estonians erect statue and give home to beloved stray dog
The residents of Tallinn have paid tribute to a much-loved stray dog who was taken from the Estonian capital to the countryside earlier this year to live out his days in a family’s back yard – by immortalising him with a statue.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2020

Artist spends pandemic isolation recreating famous artwork with her dog
Artist spends pandemic isolation recreating famous artwork with her dog
When an artist found herself isolated at home during the pandemic, she spent the time dressing up her dog to recreate famous artwork, gaining thousands of fans in the process.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2020

Fire brigade strike
Dog’s bark saved Alabama family as fire swept through home
A dog has been credited with saving an Alabama family’s lives after his bark awakened them to a fire that was sweeping through their rental home.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2020

Robotic guide dog
Technology student designs ‘robotic guide dog’ to help the visually impaired
A student at a university in England has designed a “robotic guide dog” that will help support visually impaired people who are unable to house a real animal.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

Josie helping to save nation’s bacon by sniffing out pigmeat at airport
Josie helping to save nation’s bacon by sniffing out pigmeat at airport

A spaniel named Josie is helping to save Ireland’s bacon by sniffing out illegal imports of pigmeat at Dublin Airport.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Appeal for owners to neuter pets after dog found tied to gate trying to nurse pups
Appeal for owners to neuter pets after dog found tied to gate trying to nurse pups

It is unclear how long they had been left in the field.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

Watch: Dog locks owner out of car in Kerry
Watch: Dog locks owner out of car in Kerry

Tadhg's attempts from outside the car to get Otis to unlock the doors are hilarious.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

Paw Patrol: Garda carries injured dog to safety from Waterford cliffs
Paw Patrol: Garda carries injured dog to safety from Waterford cliffs

A Garda has been credited with saving the life of an injured dog found on a cliff walk.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2019

Council to erect warning signs after swan kills dog in Dublin park
Council to erect warning signs after swan kills dog in Dublin park

Dublin City Council says it is going to put up warning signs after a swan in Bushy Park killed a dog on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2019

Assistance dog helps to transform life for Aaron
Assistance dog helps to transform life for Aaron

When Aaron Burke’s dog Gus was being treated for cancer at the local veterinary clinic, the nine-year-old missed him so much he would sit in the dog’s empty basket after school.

Thu, 09 May, 2019

Dog rescued while swimming 210kms off Thailand
Dog rescued while swimming 210kms off Thailand

A dog found swimming more than 210kms from shore by workers on an oil rig crew in the Gulf of Thailand has been returned safely to land.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2019

Dog stolen in Kerry turns up in Dublin
Dog stolen in Kerry turns up in Dublin

A Yorkshire terrier stolen from his owner’s van outside a Kerry church five months ago has turned up safe and sound, nearly 400km away, on a Dublin street.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2019

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