A dog and a human walk into a bar... this London bar serves them both
A pet-friendly new bar in London, After Bark, is serving up drinks to a new breed of booze hounds, offering cool puppy-themed drinks
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Joseph Shavit
- Jul 10, 2021
Loving dog owner pushes dying pet dog up favorite mountain in wheelbarrow
The 10-year-old labradoodle, Monty, was suffering from leukemia for 18 months before his passing
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 10, 2021
'Smart collar' could prevent tapeworms in dogs
Dogs infected with echinococcosis play a major role in spreading tapeworms across human populations around the world.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 8, 2021
Humans aren't alone in having talent, dogs got it too!
Some exceptionally gifted people have marked human history and culture. Leonardo, Mozart, and Einstein are some famous examples
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 28, 2021
Who’s Smarter: Cats or Dogs? Scientists weigh in.
Dog people and cat people have an age-old debate about which animal makes a better pet. New research seems to support the argument that ...
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 22, 2021
Chinese monk who saved 8,000 strays is dog's best friend
Zhi is no ordinary animal rescuer: he is a Buddhist monk and will give these dogs a new life either at his ancient monastery or at a shelter
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 17, 2021
Fire rescue crew's trauma therapy dog helps save suicidal woman's life
Rescuers in the United Kingdom say a trauma therapy dog quickly did what humans were struggling to do -- help save a suicidal woman's life.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 16, 2021
Heroic dog saves teen from rattlesnake bite
A 7-year-old Labrador retriever named Marley is recovering at home, after saving his 18-year-old owner from a rattlesnake bite.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8, 2021
8-year-old sells Pokemon card collection to save his puppy named Bruce
Bryson Kliemann’s efforts to save “Bruce” went viral in May after photographs of him with a roadside sign advertising his cards for sale
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 3, 2021
Puppies are wired to communicate with people, study shows
Dogs may have earned the title "man's best friend" because of how good they are at interacting with people.
Joseph Shavit
- May 21, 2021
Grandma Told She Was 'Too Old' For A Dog Gets The Sweetest Surprise From Her Husband
As a lover of dogs, Andrea Hijar’s 76-year-old grandma has had the pleasure of raising several pups throughout her life.
Joseph Shavit
- May 19, 2021
Pets and their owners diet together, new study finds
Keto, gluten-free, organic: If a pet owner is on a specific diet, chances are their dog is on it, too, a new U of G study reveals.
Joseph Shavit
- May 14, 2021
Emotional support dog rescued from train tracks by heroic NYC Transit worker
A New York City Transit worker is being hailed a hero for rescuing an emotional support dog that bolted from her owner's apartment
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 15, 2021
A $250,000 donation from Miranda Lambert's MuttNation helps 'a whole lot of mutts'
MuttNation Foundation — a nonprofit co-founded by Miranda Lambert that aids human's furry and four-legged best friend announced a $250,000..
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 20, 2021
Adorable puppy crashes reporter's live weather report
It may be cold out there, but thanks to Pierogi our hearts are warm. As below-freezing temperatures continue to slam much of the country...