Dog News
Find out what’s been happening in the dog world.
Skydiving Dog Loves Adventure
Crasher the dog took the ride of her life when she jumped out of a plane with her owner. Read more
Puppy Born Without Foot to Get Bionic Implant
A Chihuahua born without a foot will soon become the world’s “smallest bionic pet” when researchers at North Carolina State University fit her with a titanium prosthetic. Read more
New Bill Establishes Strict Welfare Standards for Pet Dealers
Sponsored by NY Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale and Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, a new bill will close current loopholes in the federal Animal Welfare Act. Read more
Trapped by Wildfire, Lucky Dog Spared by Good Samaritans
Two men rescued a stranded dog after it was caught up in a quickly spreading fire that threatened to take its life. Read more
New Guidelines Issued For Pet CPR
The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation has issued the first evidence-based recommendations to resuscitate dogs and cats in cardiac arrest. Read more
Neglected Toddler Found Wandering City Streets with Family Dog by Her Side
A Lincoln, Nebraska toddler is home safe after being found wandering the city’s streets with her family dog at her side. Read more
Dramatic Fire Rescue Caught on Camera
Trapped in a burning home, two dogs rescued by firemen are brought back to life on camera. Read more
Special Report: K-9 Security Dogs at Home
With increasing frequency, consumers from across the nation are choosing trained security dogs over other means of home protection. Read more
Dog Trainer Nominated for CNN Hero Award
Operation Freedoms Paws founder and former Army dog trainer Mary Cortani is the newest CNN Hero award nominee. Read more
Study: Dogs Show Natural Desire to Comfort Human Companions
According to a recent study by Deborah Custance and Jennifer Mayer of Goldsmiths College in London, dogs are good for us in more ways than we might have imagined. Read more
Dog Whose Loyalty Earned Viral Fame Finds New Home
A puppy who gained internet fame for refusing to leave his mother’s side after she was hit and killed by a car has found a forever home. Read more
Woman Gives Dog Away, Sees it Dragged Past Her House 1 Month Later
A Horn Lake, Mississippi woman says she and her two young children watched in horror as a dog she gave away was dragged by a chain behind a pickup truck in front of her home. Read more
