In ‘Lawless’ World of Service Dogs, Many Families Suffer
A near complete absence of regulation and oversight in the exploding service dog industry has left needy, desperate families vulnerable to incompetence and fraud.
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Dog Rescued While Swimming 135 Miles Off Thailand
A worker said they were lucky to spot it because if there had been waves it probably would not have been visible.
Science Exhibit Explains the Dog-Human Friendship
"Dogs! A Science Tail" will travel to museums across the country after it closes in Los Angeles early next year.
Therapy Dogs Can Spread Superbugs to Kids, Hospital Finds
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?
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’?
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?
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’
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?
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?
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?
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
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.
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Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook or Instagram from Making Your Posts Public?
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Can a Fetus Send Its Own Stem Cells to Repair Its Mother’s Damaged Organs?
Genetically distinct fetal cells can remain in a mother’s body for decades after birth and can even incorporate themselves into her organs.
Did a New Jersey Brother and Sister Win the Right to Marry Each Other?
A routine review of content labeled satire.