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An Animal Rescue Group Is Racing To Get Hundreds Of Pets Out Of Afghanistan By Aug. 31

8:58am August 25, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Kabul Small Animal Rescue's American director is raising money to airlift more than 200 dogs and cats, the group's staff and their families before foreign troops leave at the end of the month.

How 'The Pet Revolution' Unleashed A New Top Dog In America

12:11pm August 10, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

A new book argues we've seen a fundamental shift in the treatment of pets since 1998.

As offices reopen, workers are scrambling to adjust their pets to life outside of the home.

Economy

You Adopted A Pandemic Pet. Now You're Going Back To The Office. What Next?

12:59pm July 22, 2021

by Savannah Sicurella

The luxuries of remote work were temporary for many. As workplaces reopen offices and resume in-person operations, pet owners are scrambling to adjust to a new routine.

President Biden pets Biden family dog Champ in the Oval Office in February. On Saturday, Joe and Jill Biden announced that Champ had died.

Politics & Government

President Biden's Dog Champ Dies

2:27pm June 19, 2021

by Elena Moore

The older of two German shepherds belonging to President Biden and first lady Jill Biden has died, they said Saturday. Champ joined the family at the start of Joe Biden's tenure as vice president.

Dog and cat adoptions grew in 2020. Pets have been constant companions — easing our grief and fears. Now it's our turn to ease dogs' separation anxiety, as we head out into the world.

Health & Safety

COMIC: Adopted Pandemic Dogs Got Us Through. Now They Need Our Help

7:00am June 19, 2021

by Sarah Mirk

Dog and cat adoptions climbed in 2020. Pets have been constant companions — easing our grief and fears. Now it's our turn to ease dogs' separation anxiety, as we head back out into the world.

The infectious and contagious rabies virus, shown here in a colorized micrograph, can be transmitted to humans through the bite or saliva of an infected animal. Thanks to protective vaccination of pets, rabies was eliminated from the U.S. dog population i

Health & Safety

The U.S. Bans Importing Dogs From 113 Countries After Rise In False Rabies Records

7:20pm June 14, 2021

by Rob Stein

A surge in pet adoptions has increased demand for dogs imported from around the world. Most are fine, but federal officials turned up 450 dogs in 2020 with false records — 50% more than in 2019.

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National

The U.S. Capitol Police Are Adding An Emotional Support Dog To The Force

8:31am June 10, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Lila joins the force several months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol that left many officers injured and suffering from emotional distress.

A dog named Honeysuckle is prepared for a foster home at the Animal Rescue of New Orleans on March 24, 2020. As people begin to return to the office, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners.

6 Tips For Getting Your Dog Ready For Your Return To The Office

12:55pm May 26, 2021

by Avie Schneider

As people get back to in-person work, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. One tip from a veterinarian: Don't make a big deal about leaving and coming back home.

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Clifford and his owner, Amanda Rong, are frequent "patrons" of StarPups Cafe in Toronto.

National

A Dog Café Has Created Connections And Community During The Pandemic

4:01pm May 12, 2021

by Ziad Buchh

From dog biscuits to beef liver bites, StarPups Café in Toronto has more offerings than you can shake a stick at — and it also has those. There's a "stick library" with sticks of all sizes.

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These 6,000-year-old remains found buried alongside humans are believed to be the earliest example of dog domestication on the Arabian Peninsula.

Science

Man's Ancient Friend: 6,000-Year-Old Dog Remains Found On Arabian Peninsula

6:45pm April 23, 2021

by Anna Sirianni

As archeologists in Saudi Arabia excavated an ancient tomb last year, they were surprised to find what's believed to be the earliest example of dog domestication in the region.

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