Beacon, the golden retriever therapy dog for the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, is still hospitalized while his owner continues to search for answers about his health. As NBC’s Today Show reports, in a new Sept. 6 update, Tracey Callahan Molnar shared that the 4-year-old pup was “tired but still eager and open to gentle hugs, pets and conversation” […]
A new study examined dogs that had been “trained” with soundboard buttons, and the findings are fascinating. As Parade magazine reports, the study published in PLOS ONE on August 28 and conducted by scientists at the University of California at San Diego, is the first in an expected series aimed at ultimately answering the larger question of […]
If you can’t bear leaving your pet at home, Lyft now lets you bring your furry friend along and helps you match with a pet-friendly driver. As PC Mag reports, Uber has offered a pet option since 2021, but prior to the new Pet ride option in the app, Lyft riders had to order a car […]
Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called “Fefé,” in honor of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate. As The Associated Press (AP) reports, the perfume costs 99 euros ($108) for 100 milliliters (3.4 ounces) and has been certified suitable for […]
The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced last week that famed French actor Alain Delon’s pet dog Loubo will not be put down and buried with the film star as he wanted. Delon, who died on August 18 at the age of 88, had said he wanted the Belgian Malinois, who was the actor’s beloved companion until […]
International Blind Dog Day is an event that brings together the owners of blind dogs from across the world, to celebrate the amazing things that blind dogs can do. The event was started by Sarah Horne and her blind pup, Instagram star Shammy (@blindshammyjrt). Asked why she decided to start the international day of recognition, […]
If you have a mixed breed dog, chances are you’re at least a little curious about their heritage and what combination of breeds were blended to create your unique and awesome pet. You can probably make an educated guess based on your pup’s appearance, but if you are dying to know the real answer, a […]
As much as we love our pets, their care isn’t always cheap. As Forbes reports, if you own a large dog, it can cost at least $1,570 a year. When all is said and done, the figures may reach upward of $22,000 over the dog’s 12-year lifespan. With additional expenses and care, it could reach a […]
Hannah Huckabay regularly combs livestock auctions online for horses she can rehabilitate and train at her Colorado ranch. But when she saw a video in February of a mule for sale in Kansas, she could hardly believe what she was seeing. As the Washington Post reports, Huckaby saw that the stocky animal’s short black mane […]
A dog in Tulsa, Oklahoma, started a house fire after biting into a lithium ion battery, fire officials said. The Tulsa Fire Department recently released dramatic footage of the fire, which took place in May, showing the portable cellphone battery sparking and bursting into flames, sending two dogs and a cat running. As ABC News […]