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WATCH: Dog digging in Florida yard unearths decades-old military bomb

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(UPI) A dog digging in her owner's Florida yard unearthed something far more surprising -- and dangerous -- than a bone: a decades-old military bomb.

Mathew Sims of Jacksonville said his dog, Baby, was playing in his yard when she unearthed a metallic object next to his garage.

"You couldn't tell what it was until you started pulling it up," ...Read more

Your dog can understand what you say better than you think, new study shows

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Our dogs understand us better than they've been given credit for — and scientists say they have the brain wave evidence to prove it.

By placing electrodes on the heads of 18 pet dogs, researchers found striking evidence that the animals did not merely recognize the patterns of sound that come out of their owners' mouths, they actually ...Read more

Spring cleaning tips for you and your pup

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It’s that time of year! Spring is here and that means spring cleaning.

To ensure that you and your pup are ready for the new season, the American Kennel Club offers the following spring cleaning tips:

Groom your dog. Shedding can increase drastically in the spring because dogs lose their winter coats. Regular brushing can help control ...Read more

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When owners need addiction treatment, this group makes sure their animals stay safe

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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- When Laura Helvey met Catherine Gabbard in her yard in the summer of 2023, she was sitting on the ground next to her dog, Bossy, crying.

Gabbard was about to disregard her court orders to go to addiction treatment for one simple reason: she couldn’t leave Bossy behind. Gabbard was packed and ready to run into the woods with ...Read more

Dog rescued after getting stuck overnight in Florida mangroves

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(UPI) Firefighters in Florida said a 13-year-old dog was rescued after spending the night struck in mangroves.

The St. Lucie County Fire District said the pointer mix, named Darcey, went missing Wednesday near Walton Rocks Beach.

Firefighters discovered early Thursday morning that Darcey was stuck in nearby mangroves.

"Darcey was located and ...Read more

Dog with head stuck in tire rim rescued by New Jersey firefighters

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(UPI) First responders in New Jersey came to the rescue of a curious dog who poked her head through the rim of a discarded tire and became stuck.

The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Department said crews responded alongside the Franklin Township Police Department when a dog named Daisy ended up with her head stuck through the rim of a tire at home...Read more

WATCH: Dog chases raccoon into Alabama cave, gets stuck

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(UPI) Volunteer rescuers in Alabama came to the assistance of a dog who chased a raccoon into a cave and became stuck.

The Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit, a volunteer cave rescue team, said its members assisted the Swearengin Fire Department and Marshall County 911 in the rescue of the dog trapped in a cave.

"There had been efforts to rescue the ...Read more

Poison prevention for pets: tips for avoiding common toxins

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National Poison Prevention Week was established to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention. These safety goals apply to adults, children, and pets. Many of us know that household cleaners and garden chemicals are toxic, but it’s important to realize that everyday items such as medications, certain ...Read more

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Woman flees police chase in Venice Beach, drives into ocean with two dogs

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A dramatic police chase ended in the ocean late Saturday night after a woman, with two dogs in the backseat, drove her car straight into the waves just south of the Venice pier.

About 11:21 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers attempted to pull over a silver BMW X3 for speeding along the 10 Freeway near Temple City Boulevard. The driver, ...Read more

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Presence of parasite that's deadly for dogs now confirmed in California: Signs to watch for

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LOS ANGELES — For five years, an elusive tormentor of animals hid from authorities in east Riverside County as 10 dogs were injured and another killed.

The victims hailed from Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties, while the suspect maintained a strong alibi: It had never visited California.

It took authorities years to discover the one...Read more

Georgia woman's cat found a mile from home after 7 years

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(UPI) A Georgia woman's cat was missing for 7 years before being found living with a colony of strays about a mile from home.

Liz Gillespie said her lynx point Siamese mix, named for basketball star Kevin Durant, went missing from her Rock Spring home about 7 years ago.

"I live next door to 30 acres and woods. And so I just kind of assumed ...Read more

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Review: A new canine cycles into our hearts in 'Arthur the King'

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Move over Messi — there’s a new canine thespian in town. Ukai, the Australian shepherd/border collie/bouvier mix who stars opposite Mark Wahlberg in the new film “Arthur the King,” undertakes a performance that is more physically rigorous, if not dramatically suspenseful, than the one delivered by the French border collie who appeared in...Read more

WATCH: Dog rescued from old underground grain storage bin

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(UPI) A wayward dog was reunited with her owner in Utah after falling into an old grain storage area filled with garbage and about a foot of water.

Weber County Animal Services said employees at Cache Commodities heard whining coming from a building that isn't used anymore, but they were unable to locate the source.

Animal services officials ...Read more

Stray dog boards commuter train in British Columbia

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(UPI) A British Columbia animal shelter said a stray dog was brought in after taking a solo ride on a commuter train.

New Westminster Animal Services said the dog was found unattended aboard a train at Sapperton Skytrain Station and is believed to have boarded at New Westminster Station.

Skytrain attendants captured the Boston Terrier and ...Read more

'March Meowness:' Library allows patrons to pay fees with cat pictures

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(UPI) A Massachusetts library is allowing patrons with lost or damaged items to pay their fees with an unusual form of currency: cat pictures.

The Worcester Public Library announced its "March Meowness" program, which runs through the end of the month, will allow library patrons to clear their accounts of fines if they submit a photo or drawing...Read more

Digging dogs: The American Kennel Club offers tips to prevent your dog from digging

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Do you constantly find your dog digging holes whenever they get the chance? Some breeds, particularly terriers and some hounds, are more inclined to this behavior because it is in their genes. However, digging can also be an outlet of frustration when dogs have a lot of bottled-up energy that needs to be released.

While digging is quite a ...Read more

WATCH: Dog who spent months with box stuck on his head gets a new home

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(UPI) A dog that spent months wandering loose with a box stuck over his head is now free and has a new home, animal services officials said.

The cane corso, named Bear, was spotted wandering the Gulf Coast on multiple occasions with a box stuck over his head for several months before rescuers were able to grab the box off his head in February, ...Read more

Florida family reunited with lost dog after 10 years

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(UPI) A Florida animal shelter said a microchip led to a 14-year-old dog being reunited with her family after being missing for 10 years.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay said on social media that the cockapoo was brought to the shelter as a stray and was scanned for a microchip.

"Her microchip led the team to Luisa who was in disbelief when we...Read more

Sound Advice: The dog ate my camera

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Q. My dog chewed off the front grip and rear viewfinder of my Pentax K-70 digital SLR. I have three pro-quality lenses for the camera, so I’d like to stick with Pentax. I am considering buying either a used K-70 for $450 and swapping the parts to fix my camera, a new K-70 for $850 or a new K-3 III for $1,700. I would like a Pentax mirrorless ...Read more

Animal rescuers discover dog in dangerous ditch actually was a statue

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(UPI) Animal rescuers rushed to a park in England on a report of a dog stuck in a ditch, but they arrived to find the supposed mud-covered canine was a realistic statue.

Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue said in a Facebook post that water rescue volunteers were dispatched to Thorpe Park in the Cleethorpes Beach area after receiving multiple reports ...Read more