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A lot of love: Blewit, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix, finds a forever home
A lot of love: Blewit, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix, was first featured here in July 2016 after being rescued from severe neglect in a hoarder's hellhole. Those dark days are long gone now, as Blewit, rechristened Itty, finds himself in a virtual paradise with ...
Inaugural Hong Kong 'doggie dash' raises funds for abandoned pooches
Dozens of pugs and dachshunds, compensating for their lack of speed with dogged determination, took part in Hong Kong's inaugural "doggie dash" on Sunday to raise funds for abandoned and rescued canines. Dog-lovers packed a leafy and quiet area in the Sheung Wan neighborhood, eager ...
Myriad spiritual and high-tech options are available to help owners find their missing animals, but human trackers are still the best bet.
Many visually impaired people who use guide dogs are still suffering from discrimination two years after a law banning such a practice came into force, a survey by a guide dog training organization showed Tuesday. In the research conducted in the 10 months through February, ...
Pampered pooches get their tickets to ride, but do they care?
Ding Dong and Fun Fun, a pair of 12-year-old Yorkshire terriers, know how to enjoy the high life — literally. The pampered pets and their owner, Zoe Man, 43, flew on a private plane from Hong Kong to Japan for a five-day holiday. The terriers ...
Praying for pooches: Nicaraguans appeal to Saint Lazarus to cure pet dogs
Forget the vet — worshippers in Nicaragua appealed to a higher power to cure their beloved canine friends Sunday, during an annual festival in honor of Saint Lazarus. Dressed up as angels, sports players, sailors and princesses, dogs in the western city of Masaya joined ...
'He can't breathe there': Death of puppy on United flight prompts U.S. agency probe
United Airlines faced fresh backlash on Wednesday over a puppy that died in-flight after a cabin attendant ordered it stowed in an overhead bin, and the U.S. Department of Transportation said it was examining the events that led to the French bulldog's death. U.S. Senator ...
Perpetual pets: Cloning dogs and cats is not just for celebrities anymore
After photographer Monni Must's 28-year-old daughter Miya committed suicide while in an abusive relationship, she adopted Miya's spunky black Labrador, Billy Bean. Last year, as the 10th anniversary of her daughter's death approached, the dog was nearing 13 and becoming increasingly frail. "I knew that I ...
