Science Exhibit Explains the Dog-Human Friendship
15 March 2019 - "Dogs! A Science Tail" will travel to museums across the country after it closes in Los Angeles early next year.
Tagged "dogs"
Therapy Dogs Can Spread Superbugs to Kids, Hospital Finds
5 October 2018 - Casey Barton Behravesh of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it adds to the growing understanding that while interactions with pets and therapy animals can be beneficial, they can also carry risk.
Did This Dog Sleep by His Master’s Grave Every Night for 7 Years?
5 October 2018 - A story about a dog sleeping next to his owner's grave originated with a news story, but the viral image often attached to that caption is unrelated.
Did Donald Trump Proclaim That ‘Dogs Are Disgusting’?
12 September 2018 - A bogus quotation added to the widely-held, and possibly mistaken, belief that the 45th president has an aversion to canine creatures.
Are Tennis Balls Toxic to Dogs?
6 July 2018 - Medical experts said that they had never heard of dogs suffering "chemical burns" from chewing on tennis balls.
Online Anger Prompts Apology and Scene Cuts From Movie ‘Show Dogs’
24 May 2018 - The backlash was fueled by accusations from "mommy blogs" that the film was normalizing abusive behavior against children.
Was an Oklahoma Woman Killed By a Pack of Small Dachshunds?
17 May 2018 - A woman was fatally mauled by a pack of dogs that mainly consisted of dachshund mixes of varying sizes.
Are People Adopting Pit Bull Terriers for the Sole Purpose of Euthanizing Them?
14 May 2018 - The #PitbullDropOff hashtag and related claims of mass dog killing stem from a sophomoric troll attempt with origins in 4chan.
Does Legalizing Marijuana Necessitate Euthanizing Pot-Sniffing Dogs?
8 May 2018 - Arguments made by one sheriff opposed to legalized marijuana are dubious and disputed by police departments that have dealt with legal weed.
Dog Dies After Airline Worker Has It Placed in Overhead Bin
13 March 2018 - Eighteen animals died while being transported on United in 2017; there were six cases on all other U.S. carriers combined, according to the Department of Transportation.
Did a Little Girl Have a ‘Joker Smile’ Carved Into Her Face in South Africa?
6 March 2018 - A gory image of a child who had been attacked by a dog was stolen and used by propagandists to spread fear about "white genocide" in South Africa.
Did a Study Show That Dogs Exhibit Jealousy?
6 February 2018 - A popular meme showing a dog looking resentful as his owner poses with a significant other is based on a 2014 study suggesting dogs can behave jealously.
