Scientists analyzed the genomes of 302 feral dogs around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, comparing them with animals 10 miles away in Chernobyl City to probe how radiation influences evolution. Read On…
Photos of dogs with bright blue fur wandering the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in October prompted speculation about their coloring. Timothy Mousseau, a scientific adviser at the University of South Carolina, said the blue dye most likely came from a tipped port-a-potty. Read On…
Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine report that adolescents who live with family dogs show enhanced social competence and an abundance of specific oral bacteria that may promote empathy. Read On…
A study led by Takefumi Kikusui at Azabu University found adolescents who own dogs scored higher on measures of well‑being and had different oral microbiome profiles, with dog-owner samples showing more Streptococcus and Prevotella species. Read On…
North Carolina State University confirmed a new species of Rickettsia, Rickettsia finnyi, after detecting the organism in 19 dogs first seen in 2018 and reported in a 2020 case series. Read On…
The Watonwan County Sheriff's Office seized 35 dogs — 17 alive and 18 dead — from a rural St. James property after owners reported animal neglect on Nov. 15. Laura Berg, 37, is facing charges and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 23. Read On…
During a traffic stop investigation in Rockford, Illinois, officers shot and killed two dogs after they attacked a Rockford police K-9. The stop involved three 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl; two teens were lodged at the Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center. Read On…
Researchers reporting in iScience found that adolescents who keep dogs showed higher mental well‑being and distinctive gut bacteria linked to prosocial behavior, according to Dr. Takefumi Kikusui of Azabu University. Read On…
At Wade Holler Farm near Edneyville, 14 nine-month-old goats were found dead early Tuesday and the owner says he shot a stray dog after discovering the scene; the Henderson County Sheriff's Office reported the incident. Read On…
Deputy Brad Mathwich entered icy water off Lake DuBay on Dec. 2 to rescue two Eau Pleine residents; specialized teams later recovered two dogs and took them to a local animal care facility. Read On…