Japan eases quarantine rules for pets of Ukrainian evacuees
The decision has drawn backlash from the public, especially on social media, with some people expressing concerns that a shortened quarantine period will pose a health risk.
The dog, Reeny, became famous for loyally waiting for the return of its original owner in front of their home, not knowing that the woman had been raped and killed next door.
Low-cost sterilization of dogs and cats curbs the euthanization of strays
Japan's cities have seen an increasing number of stray animals, as a result of a pet ownership boom during the pandemic.
Dog trainer in Japan installs 'poop posts' to make city more pet friendly
The posts stand about 90 centimeters tall, are 50 cm wide and come with plastic bags that people can use to pick up their dogs' leavings.
The popularity of the dog is growing steadily among young people who were attracted by the breed's charms through social media.
Wasao the 'ugly-cute' Akita dog immortalized in stone in Aomori
The big white furry canine served as a local ambassador and tourism stationmaster, eventually becoming an online and television sensation.
The therapy pet services can be so popular that sometimes shelters don't have enough animals and volunteers to meet the demand.
Virus-sniffing dogs could shorten test lines at airports, U.K. study finds
Two dogs could accurately scan 300 plane passengers in about half an hour, according to scientists from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
The latest coronavirus comes from dogs
Scientists have discovered a new canine coronavirus in a child who was hospitalized with pneumonia in Malaysia in 2018. If the virus is confirmed to be a human pathogen, it would be the eighth coronavirus, and the first canine coronavirus, known to cause disease ...
Dogs sniffing COVID-19 from sweat fare nearly as well as PCR tests
The results mean that virus-sniffing dogs could be more widely deployed in airports, train stations or wherever crowds amass to screen people.
Pandemic causing changes in pet dogs' behavior, survey shows
A recent study by dog information website Inunavi found that a total of 56% of owners say their pets' behavior has changed from before the pandemic.
Animal rights groups warn the surge could see pets abandoned once lives return to normal after the virus is defeated.
