U.S. man teaching dog how to drive arrested after high-speed chase
A resident of the western U.S. state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel. The incident unfolded Sunday afternoon after police received calls about a driver hitting two vehicles in ...
The number of suspected animal abuse cases investigated by police across the nation reached 105 in 2019, setting a record, and included some cases in which videos of abuse were uploaded online, police data showed Thursday. The figure has been rising in recent years, according ...
A Tokyo share house where shelter dogs and humans live in harmony
Share houses in Tokyo come in all shapes and sizes, but a nonprofit organization for rescue dogs has taken a fresh approach with a home where abandoned canines are housemates. "Wans Heim," which draws its name from a colloquial Japanese word for "dog" and the ...
Great Danes fatally attack Japanese toddler in family's garden in Toyama
An 11-month-old boy died after being attacked by two Great Danes while in his grandfather's arms at their home in the city of Toyama, police said Saturday. The large dogs, which are 1.2 meters long and weigh 80 kg each, bit Jin Nakamura in the ...
Are pet owners right to be concerned about virus? Experts say there's little reason to fret
The emergence of the new coronavirus has spurred fears worldwide and many pet owners are wondering whether their furry friends will be impacted. But need they be concerned? Recent news of a dog in Hong Kong returning a "weak positive" test result for COVID-19 and ...
Itami airport to be first in Japan to offer toilets for dogs
Itami airport is set to become the first in Japan to offer toilets for exclusive use by dogs. The regional airport, which is also known as Osaka International Airport but straddles Osaka and Hyogo prefectures, decided to introduce the canine facility after receiving requests not ...
Wolf puppies found to play fetch — did that help their descendants become dogs?
In the game of fetch, you throw an object and your joyful dogs leaps to intercept and return it, encouraged by words of praise or a pat on the head. Such scenes have no doubt played out over millenniums, symbolizing the unshakable bond of friendship ...
A wolf is believed to have snatched a domesticated kangaroo in Belgium and wounded another, a wolf expert said on Wednesday. The missing marsupial is "probably dead," eaten "as a Christmas meal" on Tuesday night, said Jan Loos, confirming information he had given to local ...
Ford letting people bring dogs to work in bid to lure tech talent
This year when Ford Motor Co. went outside the company for the first time in 70 years to hire a chief financial officer, he came with an impressive pedigree — a resume that included top jobs at Amazon Inc. and Snap Inc. He also came ...
Two men sent to prosecutors over suspected smuggling of exotic lizards into Japan
Two men were referred to prosecutors Tuesday on suspicion of smuggling into Japan two rare perentie lizards, a protected species under the Washington Convention, police said. A 36-year-old pet shop owner from Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, and another man allegedly conspired to import the lizards, a ...
Amid boom in Japan, ban on trading endangered otters set to take effect
Amid booming demand for them as pets in Japan, a ban on the international commercial trade of endangered otters found in Southeast Asia will take effect later this month to protect the animals, which are affected by habitat loss and smuggling. Conservation groups have identified ...
SoftBank's lame dog: Wag Labs sale talks may take bite out of valuation
Wag Labs Inc., one of SoftBank Group Corp.'s high-profile venture investments, is seeking to sell itself for a knock-down price after growth stalled, according to two people familiar with the situation. The Los Angeles-based pet-care startup is in discussions with several potential strategic buyers. But ...
