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I like running, attention, and a good stick.
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Give this clever beast a passport and a childrenâs book.
Stowaway Fox Gets Clean Bill of Health and a Name: Basil (Like âDazzleâ)
He made his way to New York on a ship from England and wound up at the Bronx Zoo needing treatment for a serious infection.
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Just in time for summer: the best tasting dogs.
The Best Hot Dogs
We downed 31 hot dogs, from beloved regional varieties to supermarket staples, to determine our five favorites.
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Foxtail grasses can cause acute injury and even death to our furry best friends. Know the plant and the signs to keep your dog safe.
The Danger of Foxtails: Understanding the Risks and How to Protect Your Pet
Planning a hike with Your pup this summer? Learn about the dangers of foxtail seeds for dogs and prevent a potentially serious infection.
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âBeagles are the best breed for the job because of their high food drive and sharp sense of smell. According to USDA, their noses contain about 220 million scent receptors, at least 40 times more than humans. In addition, the hounds, which come in two compact sizes (13-and 15-inch), are disarmingly cute.â
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San Francisco is welcomes a new 2000 lb sea lion named Chonkers.
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Sometimes we swim. Mostly I prefer to wade up to my armpits.
A wolf tracked by GPS did something no one expected in Switzerland: it jumped into Lake Lucerne, and its journey has experts baffled
A GPS tracked wolf stunned experts by swimming across Lake Lucerne, revealing unexpected wildlife movement in modern landscapes
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The wolf pup was right to redecorate his home.
A NPS Sign Was Removed at Yellowstone. The Culprit? A Wolf Pup.
A viral photo of a wolf carrying a grizzly warning sign is more than just funnyâitâs a reminder of who really runs the park.
outsideonline.com
Some highly beautiful , highly sensitive dogs may be highly afraid of everything, and generalized anxiety is definitely a detractor in tests of intelligence.
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A man spent $120,000 on a private home addition in Buffalo to house Albert, his emotional support alligator. Totally reasonable care for his best friend.
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Interspecies friendships are the most wholesome of content for your timeline.
Zoo officials offered a goat as 'live feed' but ended up becoming the tiger's best friend instead
'These guys need a movie...' a user said.
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A very good dog who got a very good rescue while she waited ONE WHOLE WEEK in the wilderness of New Zealand, waiting for her owner.
Volunteers in Helicopter Rescue Hikerâs Dog After a Week in the Wilderness
A hiker in New Zealand fell 180 feet down a waterfall and was evacuated without her dog. A crowd-funded rescue effort reunited them.
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And we should be handsomely rewarded!
Who let the wolves in? Genetic record for domestic dogs pushed back by 5,000 years
The oldest dog genomes on record all come from a population that lived alongside Ice Age hunter-gatherers across Europe and the Middle East. The oldest dog genomes on record all come from a population that lived alongside Ice Age hunter-gatherers across Europe and the Middle East.
nature.com
Seemingly in Portland the answer is no, though on trash day eve Beth has been known to sneak one in here and there around her neighborhood.
Can you put dog poop bags in other peopleâs trash cans? An ethical investigation
In a city overrun with dogs and light on public trash cans, this is the question dividing our community.
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Raccoons are on their way to furry friendship with humans.
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Urban Raccoons Are Showing Signs of Early Domestication, With Shorter Snouts Than Their Rural Cousins
The shorter faces of these city-dwelling trash bandits offer a telltale sign of domestication and line up with a leading hypothesis about animals that adapt to human-dominated environments, according to a new study
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âSausage-shaped houndsâ
French bulldog frenzy may be cooling in US, but dachshunds are riding high
Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs.
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A talented artist from the Finger Lakes in New York has passed away, but I loved seeing her designs across the world.
Fans Mourn the Loss of Designer Victoria Mackenzie-Childs
Victoria MacKenzie-Childs, whose whimsical housewares became a 1990s status symbol, died last week.
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From 2024, a $64,000 settlement over the continued presence of rodents in a Portland rental property.
Jury sides with tenant after complaints about mice, mildew at Southeast Portland apartment
A Multnomah County jury this week awarded Paulette Twiss more than $64,000 in damages.
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Ownership of a dog tends to soften the hard hearts of men.
On Dogs and Men
âThe mission of the dog ⊠is the same as the mission of Christianity, namely, to teach mankind that the universe is ruled by love.â
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The canines in this article must refer to presidents of varying behavior, because I see some very good doggos.
A Presidential Problem of Canine Proportions
Misbehaving dogs in the White House have plagued administration after administration.
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Let him compete!!!
Fast and fur-ious: Dog makes unexpected Olympic debut during cross-country ski finish | CNN
There was a welcome addition to the end of Wednesdayâs Olympic womenâs cross-country skiing team sprint free race, when a dog joined some of the athletes for the final sprint to the line.
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What a beautiful bond between creatures. The grief in the dogâs eyes is so intense. Poor sweet pup.
SĂŁo Paulo names new law after dog that stayed by ownerâs grave for 10 years
The Bob Coveiro (the Gravedigger) Law ârecognises the emotional bond between guardians and their petsâ
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A very good girl is living her life with a little less weight on her shoulders. As in 95% less of a brain.
Shocked California Woman Discovers Her Dog Has Been Surviving With 'Almost No Brain': 'We Always Noticed She Was a Little Off'
A California woman had owned an Australian shepherd for 6 years but discovered one day that her dog was miraculously surviving with no brain.
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If the most important cruise ship passengers are not allowed to sleep in a proper cabin room with their owners then I wonât be getting on a boat anytime soon. No poop deck for me!
My Dog Tintinâs Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2
How would a 10-year-old terrier mutt, averse to flying, fare during eight days at sea?
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Iâve been known to drink water on command, change which rug Iâm rolling on, and run to the window if my friend is named.
Dogs Build Their Vocabularies Like Toddlers
Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words.
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Terrible, for sure, but what was that beach name again?
Sydney shark attack: Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days
In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.
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Dogs can smell emotions, too.
Horses Can Smell How Youâre Feeling
Horses Can Smell How Youâre Feeling: If you lead with fear, they may respond with their own fearful behaviors.
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I try to befriend all the crows in our neighborhood, but the murder isnât interested in a flightless blue eyed bird like me.
Like Capistrano, but With Crows and Shotguns (Published 2003)
Third annual crow shoot near Auburn, NY, begins, despite protests and legal efforts by several organizations to block it; 36 registered teams will meet at close of contest to count their bounty; photos (M)
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Great news everyone! Iâm going to live forever.
The Dogs That Live Longest, by a Nose (Published 2024)
Small dogs with prominent noses live longer than bigger, flat-faced canines, a new study suggests.
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Just a regular bird eliminating his bird rivals during mating season.
Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood. A bird expert explains why.
A woodpecker has been attacking cars in Rockport, Massachusetts. A bird expert says there's a simple explanation for it.
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A very good dog rescues a toddler lost in the wild.
Dozens searched for a missing 2-year-old in the Arizona desert. Buford the dog was the real hero.
The 6-year-old Anatolian Pyrenees came home Tuesday morning with a toddler who'd gone missing the day before in a remote part of Arizona.
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Some people say I also have movie star qualities. Iâm also terrified of those people and everyone else in general, but still. The camera loves me.
Great Dane, Great Co-Star
In âThe Friend,â a huge dog and his new human, played by Naomi Watts, are in mourning. Both actress and canine had to learn new tricks for the film.
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Canât wait to make a supersized new friend.
The Dire Wolf Is Back
Colossal, a genetics startup, has birthed three pups that contain ancient DNA retrieved from the remains of the animalâs extinct ancestors. Is the woolly mammoth next?
newyorker.com
Living her very best life.
Dachshund Lost on Australian Island Is Still Alive, but Elusive
A year after getting loose on Kangaroo Island, Valerie is still out there.
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Itâs almost pizza season!
Column | Inside the worldâs loneliest restaurant: A Pizza Hut for one
Pizza Hut celebrates its personal pan pizza with a pop-up that takes the concept even smaller.
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Cutting benefits to our most valuable workers đĄđȘ
TSA Says Its Credit Cards for Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Are Cut Off
The statement follows an alleged internal email which said requests for dog food and vet visits had been put on hold.
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Some lucky dogs are just meant to run free!
How a Runaway Dog Became a Hero for New Orleans
For months, Scrim ran wild around the city, eluding capture and developing a giant fan base. His saga has inspired tattoos, murals and Mardi Gras floats.
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I would like to learn the truffle hunting technique.
The Rush Is on for Oregon Truffles
Pete Wells joins the pack of dogs and humans trying to sniff out these culinary treasures.
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Luckily for everyone around me, Iâm extremely dramatic and expressive with my emotions.
Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.
People interpret a dogâs emotions based on its situation and have âa big blind spotâ for the actual animal, a new study found.
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*Blinks twice*
Dogs Are Trying to Talk to You With Their Blinks
Dogs have much more developed communication skills than we give them credit forâand they may be trying to talk to you through blinks.
vice.com
This is great news to read on my 2nd birthday!
Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle
The start-up Loyal developed a pill to extend dogsâ lifespan that has been recognized by the FDA as having âreasonable expectation of effectiveness.â
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Sometimes I also want to bite my photographer
Shark Bites Tourist Who Was Trying to Take Photo With It
The woman was flown off the island to receive medical care, according to the Turks and Caicos government.
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Given I didnât participate, congratulations to the winner.
Westminster Dog Show 2025: Monty, a Giant Schauzer, Wins Best in Show
Monty, who came into Tuesday as the nationâs top-ranked dog, beat out a whippet, a Skye terrier and the fan-favorite German shepherd for top honors.
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According to science, I should like Bethâs voice the best, which is interesting because I definitely care more about what Jacob says.
The surprising reason why dogs listen to women better than men: study
More like wo-man's best friend.
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Everything affects me very deeply and personally.
Does daylight saving time affect dogs? It depends if they have to work.
Daylight saving time is associated with health problems in humans. A new study looks at the impact on huskies and malamutes â both sled dogs and house pets.
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A beautiful tribute article to a kindhearted dog rescue pilot who lost his life far too soon.
The Last Flight of the Dog Pilot
Seuk Kim left behind a finance career to chase his dream of becoming a pilot. He took off one day in November with four dogs on board, a trip that would not go according to plan.
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Time to move to Leavenworth, where surely the snowpack will last a bit longer.
Oregon snowfall to drop by 50% in the coming decades, grim climate report shows
Oregon is predicted to see a 50% reduction in annual snowfall between 1950 and 2100, according to the 2025 Oregon Climate Assessment.
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Some dogs share a lot of feelings even without words.
Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell the World?
Many owners think so, thanks to the âtalking buttonsâ craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.
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Hello, new friend!
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Energetic and Loyal: Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, the Newest Breed Recognized by the American Kennel Club
These small but mighty pups have roots on family farms in Denmark and Sweden, where they helped catch rodents, herd livestock, hunt and watch over the property
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I hope Katie is paid fairly for her time!
New York Cityâs Secret Weapon in the War on Rats: Katie the Dog
She roams Brooklynâs parks and streets in search of prey. Itâs not hard to find.
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