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· Carl Samson
South Korea moves toward dog meat ban
South Korea is set to ban dog meat consumption by the end of the year, lawmakers announced on Friday. Driving the news: The ban will come in the form of a “Special Act” that will allow a three-year transition period for those involved in the industry — including farmers,…
· Bryan Ke
Cats, dogs receive blessings in Japan as part of unique coming-of-age tradition
Pets took center stage at a Shinto shrine near Tokyo this week to receive blessings from priests in a tradition originally observed for children. What happened: Pet owners traveled to Inuneko Jinja (Dog–Cat Shrine) within the Zama Shrine in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Tuesday…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hachikō, the loyal dog who waited for his owner everyday for 10 years, turns 100
Hachikō, an Akita dog that lived in Japan from 1923 to 1935, turns 100 years old on Friday. Remembering Hachikō: Hachikō, who was born on Nov. 10, 1923, in the city of Odate, Akita Prefecture, is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner Hidesaburo Ueno, who was an…
· Ryan General
Chinese woman pays $134 to have pet dog carried up mountain in sedan chair
Similar past incidents that involve pet owners hiring sedan chair carriers have led to carriers being unfairly criticized, which ultimately impacted their livelihood
· Bryan Ke
Wholesome video of Snoop Dogg writing his name in Japanese goes viral
A video of a giddy Snoop Dogg after he learned how to write his name in Japanese has gone viral again, nearly one year after the wholesome moment was shared online. Going viral again: LADbible re-shared the wholesome moment in an Instagram post on Friday, prompting many fans to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian elephant dies in Missouri zoo after loose dog scares her to death
Rani, a 27-year-old Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri, tragically passed away after a loose dog entered the zoo and scared her to death. What happened: At 3:39 p.m. on Oct. 13, a small dog was seen running around in a non-public area near the Elephant Barn.…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ struggles to make friends with real canines
The Japanese man who has built a following for transforming himself into a “dog” is reportedly being shunned by actual canines. Catch up: The man, who goes by “Toco,” shot to global fame last year after spending 2 million yen (around $16,000 at the time) on a hyperrealistic…
· Carl Samson
Seattle police watchdog demands leave for cop who laughed at woman’s death
A Seattle police oversight group has recommended that Daniel Auderer, the officer who was heard laughing and making insensitive remarks about an Indian woman’s death, be put on unpaid leave, according to reports. Driving the news: Auderer, who serves as vice president of the…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ says he wants to become a movie star
The Japanese man who found global fame after transforming himself into a “dog” through a $16,000 rough collie costume has expressed his wish to star in a movie. Background: The man, known only by his canine alias “Toco,” commissioned model and sculpture company Zeppet to create…
· Carl Samson
Fresno Thai restaurant to reopen under new name after racist dog meat rumors
A Thai restaurant in Fresno, California, that fell victim to a barrage of abuse — including death threats — over a racist rumor that it was serving dog meat is now ready to start fresh. Background: The restaurant, previously known as Tasty Thai, was forced to close its doors…
· Michelle De Pacina
93-year-old great-grandmother mauled to death by neighbor’s dogs in California
A 93-year-old great-grandmother died after being brutally attacked by her neighbor’s dogs in Modesto, California. What happened: Chanthy Philavong was reportedly at home in the 3600 block of Dothan Drive on Thursday afternoon when a pair of her neighbor’s dogs ended up on the…
· Ryan General
Video: Gas station workers in Malaysia rescue dog trapped in drain for a week
“God forgives the sins of people who help animals that are thirsty for water,” the caption for the post read
· Bryan Ke
Video: Xiaomi unveils 2nd-gen, AI-powered CyberDog that can do flawless skateboard backflips
Chinese conglomerate Xiaomi officially unveiled the next iteration of its robot dog companion last week. Pulling the covers: Xiaomi unveiled the successor to its 2021 CyberDog on Aug. 14 with a video posted on X briefly showcasing the CyberDog 2’s ability to backflip from a…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16,000 to become a ‘dog’ shares first interview
The Japanese man who “transformed” himself into a dog has shared moments from a recent interview. The latest: The costumed man, known only by his rough collie moniker “Toco,” was recently interviewed by Spanish news agency EFE, one of the world’s largest wire services. In the…
· Bryan Ke
Balltze, beloved Shiba Inu behind ‘Cheems’ Doge meme, dies
Internet-famous Shiba Inu Balltze, widely known online as the Doge meme Cheems, passed away on Friday at the age of 12 while battling cancer. Breaking the news: Balltze’s Facebook page broke the news on Friday, announcing that the beloved Shiba Inu died while undergoing his last…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ shares how his family reacted to transformation
The Japanese man who made global headlines for spending thousands of dollars on a hyper-realistic dog costume has shared his family’s reaction to his transformation. Background: The man, known only by his canine moniker “Toco,” had wanted to transform into man’s four-legged best…
· Ryan General
A S. Korean dog meat farmer was convinced to surrender 200 dogs after 3 decades
What used to be filled with rusted and filthy cages, his property has now been transformed into a field filled with crops such as sweet potatoes, peppers, cabbage, and beans
· Editorial Staff
Man in Japan arrested for throwing dog at police officer
A man in Japan was recently arrested for throwing a dog at a police officer mid-rant. A lost dog: On July 25, a passerby spotted a dog roaming around Hyogo Ward in the city of Kobe, according to local reports.
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ shares video of 1st public walk
A Japanese man who shelled out thousands of dollars on a realistic rough collie costume to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a dog has shared a video of his first public walk. The video: The man, known only by his canine moniker “Toco,” can be seen interacting with people…
· Editorial Staff
Indonesian pet owners spend over $13,000 on their dogs’ wedding
A pair of dogs in Indonesia have gone viral on TikTok for their lavish wedding. What happened: On July 14, two Alaskan Malamutes named Jojo and Luna got married at a dog park in North Jakarta. Their owners, Valentina Chandra and Indira Ratnasari, reportedly paid over 200 million…