Researchers analyzed 2,700 genomes, including 1,872 dogs, and report that most modern breeds carry trace wolf ancestry; village dogs tested all showed wolf DNA. Read On…
Study finds small amounts of wolf DNA in most modern dog breeds
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Two dogs seriously injure 9-year-old boy and his grandmother in Dayton
Two dogs attacked a 9-year-old boy and his grandmother on Nov. 26 in Dayton’s 400 block of Leland Avenue, leaving both seriously injured and prompting a distraught family response. Read On…
Influencer Zoe Ilana Hill joins Instagram trend posting AI-generated animals
Zoe Ilana Hill, 26, has posted AI-generated animals on Instagram, part of a wider trend that the BBC says is raising questions about authenticity and platform labelling. Read On…
Denver’s leash rules and 10 designated dog parks framed as city-wide standard for control
Denver mandates that dogs remain on leash and under control, with 10 city dog parks provided for off-leash exercise; enforcement and fines are part of the city's regulatory framework. Read On…
Experts Warn Approaching Sleeping Dogs Can Startle and Upset Them
Board-certified and practicing specialists say startling a sleeping dog risks upsetting the animal and weakening trust, and note pain or sensitivity can make sudden touch worse. Read On…
‘Pawfessionally trained’ dog adoption set for Friday in Lubbock
A ‘Pawfessionally trained’ dog adoption event is scheduled in Lubbock on Friday, Dec. 6, featuring dogs that have received professional training and joining local adoption and foster efforts. Read On…
East Ridge shelter reaches capacity, caring for about 45 dogs and pleading for community help
The East Ridge Animal Shelter says it is at maximum capacity, with roughly 45 dogs in 30 kennels, and has issued an urgent appeal to the community as pet surrenders increase during the holidays and amid economic strain. Read On…
Study in PNAS finds wolf ancestry across most dog breeds, including chihuahuas
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that most modern dog breeds carry detectable wolf ancestry — a genetic legacy that may have helped dogs adapt to human environments — with even tiny chihuahuas showing traces of wolf DNA. Read On…
Shelter Dog Horton Refuses to Leave Volunteer’s Car, Prompting Adoption Push
After an adventure day, Horton — an estimated 10-month-old dog at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Kennewick — would not leave a volunteer’s car, and the volunteer posted the moment Wednesday to urge adoption. Read On…
38-year-old woman found dead after dog attack on North Peavine Road in Sampson County
A 38-year-old woman was discovered dead in her home on North Peavine Road near Bonnetsville on Nov. 23; investigators say the victim was likely killed by the dog she had been caring for and the animal was euthanized at the scene. Read On…