A recent essay examines the climate consequences of owning a dog and the author's personal calculus about their pet's contribution to climate change, a subject getting renewed attention in national coverage. Read On…
On Thursday morning the U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 14 tons of cocaine at the Coast Guard Station in Miami Beach, the largest seizure recorded in a decade. Authorities found the drugs packed in dozens of 110‑pound sacks and concealed in a plaster mixture. Read On…
Wonka, a 16-year-old dachshund found as a stray in Miami, was taken in by Dachshund Rescue South Florida after his microchip owner could not be reached. The rescue raised funds for extensive dental surgery; Wonka is now recovering in a foster home. Read On…
The Desert Botanical Garden will open its trails to leashed dogs for a three‑hour morning walk on November 22, offering owners and pets a chance to enjoy the garden together. Read On…
Two dogs discovered in Bates Wood Park in Hartford were rescued by New London Animal Control; Eeyore did not survive and Piglet, struck by a car, now faces amputation and extensive treatment. Read On…
Neighbors on San Antonio’s West Side say a persistent problem with stray and dangerous dogs requires city action; local outlets have reported on the concerns while municipal resources on stray animals remain publicly available. Read On…
Early Friday morning, a crowd formed outside Animal Care and Protective Services in Jacksonville as people waited to adopt dachshunds rescued from a breeding situation. The shelter and local rescue groups worked through a concentrated three-hour adoption effort that ended with the dachshunds going to new homes. Read On…
A 73-year-old man died after an attack by a large pack of dogs at a home on Jeanette Lane in Thomasville, and the Davidson County Sheriff's Office has opened a death investigation and asked the public to report tips. Read On…
A woman dog-sitting in Tyler, Texas, was fatally attacked by three pit bulls on the afternoon of Nov. 21. A deputy who responded shot one dog; the victim later succumbed to her injuries and a deputy was treated for minor injuries. Read On…
A two-hour demonstration on November 9, 2025, at the Mystic Seaport Museum brought 17 Newfoundlands to the water and the dock to show the breed’s historical roles in rescue and draft work. Read On…