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Dave Bautista pledges reward after puppies tossed from vehicle in Tampa

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Humane Society of Tampa Bay took to Instagram on Friday looking for information on who tossed three puppies from a car.

“They deserve justice and we want answers: $10,000 reward,” the post began.

Soon, a famous animal lover was on board to help. Marvel actor and former professional wrestler Dave Bautista, who lives in ...Read more

Guinness World Records revokes title for oldest dog ever

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(UPI) Guinness World Records said it has revoked the title of oldest dog ever from Bobi, a dog who was purportedly 31 when he died in October 2023.

Mark McKinley, director of records at GWR, said Bobi's title was revoked after an investigation was conducted in accordance with the record-keeping organization's review and appeals process.

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And the Oscar for best boi goes to …

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Among the actors making publicity rounds in the run up to the Oscars on March 10 is a 7-year-old border collie named Messi, who co-stars in best picture nominee “Anatomy of a Fall.”

Called Snoop in the film, he traveled from France last week to attend the luncheon for Oscar nominees. Never one to let a good marketing opportunity go to waste...Read more

Here's How: Simple-To-Build Doghouse

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Dear James: We have a dog that spends much of his time outdoors in our fenced yard, so we need to build a good doghouse for him. Is there an easy-to-build design? -- Jay M.

Dear Jay: Building a doghouse yourself can be much less expensive than buying one at a pet store, and you can customize it for the size and unique needs of your dog. The ...Read more

WATCH: Orchard's missing cat found after more than a year

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(UPI) An orchard in Illinois said a foster cat is back home after going missing more than a year earlier.

The Curtis Orchard in Champaign said the cat, named Baby Boo, was brought to the orchard as a foster kitten in 2022 and went missing in October of that year.

"At the end of the day, Baby Boo was no longer there," Rachel Coventry, a ...Read more

Runaway dog selects winning scratch-off lottery ticket

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(UPI) A Chinese woman's golden retriever pulled away from her during a shopping trip and grabbed a scratch-off lottery ticket that turned out to be a $139 winner.

The woman, identified by the surname Lin, said she was out shopping in Guangdong when her dog pulled out of its leash and ran into a nearby store.

Lin pursued her pet and was told ...Read more

Tips on how to keep your dog’s teeth pearly white

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Caring for your dog’s teeth is an important part of grooming and keeping your dog looking their best. It is an integral part of keeping them healthy on a larger scale. Regular dental care and brushing is essential to prevent bad breath and gum disease.

The American Kennel Club shares clues and signs that may mean poor dental health and ...Read more

WATCH: Lion cub tries pulling siblings off rock

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(UPI) These six lion cubs were feeling bored until they found a long grass root to play tug of war with. Then the cutest chaos began, and it was all fun and games.

Pieter Van Wyk, a guide at MalaMala in South Africa, witnessed this adorable sighting and shared the video with LatestSightings.com.

It all started with the cubs and their mother ...Read more

WATCH: Curious fox steals animal rescuer's phone, takes selfie video

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(UPI) An RSPCA officer in Britain set up his phone to film an animal rescue, but a curious fox snatched the device and ran away with it while it was still recording.

Animal Rescue Officer Ben Fitzcosta said he responded to a wooded area in Bagshot on a report of a fox with an injured leg.

Fitzcosta located what he believed to be the injured ...Read more

WATCH: Dog fends off mountain lion attack in California yard

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(UPI) Security cameras were recording in a California neighborhood when a family's dog fended off an attack from a mountain lion.

Giant schnauzer Holly was let out into her family's La Verne yard just before 9 p.m., and security cameras recorded the moment a mountain lion pounced on the 3-year-old, 93-pound canine.

Holly struggled with the ...Read more

WATCH: Tiny lion cubs lead mother lion across bridge

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(UPI) Chad Hobbs captured this adorable scene at MalaMala Game Reserve in South Africa, and the cute footage was shared with LatestSightings.com.

Lions are known to be fierce and unforgiving beasts, but there's also a very different side to lions. Like fluffy balls of cuteness, that are lion cubs. These guys are tiny, with the cutest round ...Read more

Valentine’s Day safety for your pet

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Valentine’s Day is a holiday that celebrates love with exchanging cards, sending flowers, and giving and receiving chocolates and candy. Unfortunately for those of us in the veterinary health field, Valentine’s Day can also be a time of increased pet medical problems and increased visits to vet emergency hospitals.

These seemingly simple...Read more

WATCH: Entangled fox freed from netting outside Pennsylvania school

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(UPI) Police in Pennsylvania came to the rescue of a fox that wound up entangled in netting outside of a school.

The Lansdale Borough Police Department said in a Facebook post that Sgt. Matthew "The Fox Whisperer" Erbele and Officer James Steady Hands Thompson responded to a call about an animal in distress at Lansdale Catholic High ...Read more

Three dogs rescued from Utah freeway

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(UPI) A Utah Highway Patrol trooper came to the rescue of three dogs spotted running loose on a busy stretch of freeway.

The UHP said the trooper was driving on State Route 201 in Magna, near Salt Lake City, when he spotted three dogs running loose in the road.

The trooper followed the dogs on the road for a time before he and a bystander were...Read more

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Ex-general becomes cat-loving grandpa in bid to run Indonesia

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JAKARTA, Indonesia — The odds have never looked better for Prabowo Subianto to win Indonesia’s highest office.

A former military general, Prabowo was dismissed for alleged human rights abuses, exiled in Jordan, then banned from the U.S. for two decades. He’s temperamental, volatile and known for pounding tables and fiery nationalist ...Read more

WATCH: Firefighters rescue dog from frozen Illinois pond

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(UPI) Firefighters in Illinois donned protective gear and broke through the ice of a frozen pond to rescue a stranded dog.

Long Grove Fire Protection District firefighters said they responded to an icy pond off Route 53 to rescue a 120-pound great pyrenees named Belle who fell through the ice.

Roseanne Stavro, Belle's owner, said she found her...Read more

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Is my new dog, who loves the TV but not the leash, a healthy addition or a home wrecker?

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If you believe all the hype, having a dog can contribute to healthy aging.

"They boost quality of life," according to an AARP article titled "10 reasons to get a dog when you're over 50."

"Dog ownership is associated with better cardiovascular health, decreased loneliness and lowered likelihood of depression," Psychology Today says, and a ...Read more

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Is my new dog, who loves the TV but not the leash, a healthy addition or a home wrecker?

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

If you believe all the hype, having a dog can contribute to healthy aging.

"They boost quality of life," according to an AARP article titled "10 reasons to get a dog when you're over 50."

"Dog ownership is associated with better cardiovascular health, decreased loneliness and lowered likelihood of depression," Psychology Today says, and a ...Read more

How the pandemic affected separation anxiety in dogs and humans

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Each day, millions of dogs greet their returning owners with tails wagging as though they've been separated for an eternity. But behind approximately every four or six of those happy faces lie the hallmarks of separation anxiety: chewed-up belongings, scratched doors and windows, and accidents.

As pet owners return to the office following the...Read more

WATCH: Dog rescued from shipping container in Texas

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(UPI) A team of U.S. Coast Guard marine inspectors ended up coming to the rescue of a dog who was trapped inside a shipping container for at least a week.

Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston said Marine Science Technicians Bryan Wainscott, Lucas Loe, Ryan McMahon and Jose Reyes were in the process of randomly selecting shipping containers for ...Read more