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· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ now wants to transform into another animal
The Japanese man who found global fame after transforming himself into a “dog” through a $16,000 costume is now hoping to morph into another animal. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Shiba Inu who became the face of dogecoin dies at 18
Kabosu, the beloved Shiba Inu who inspired the iconic “Doge” meme and the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, died peacefully at the age of 18 on Friday, according to her owner Atsuko Sato. Key points:
· Ryan General
South Korean Jindo dog treks 12 miles over 41 days to reunite with owner
A 1-year-old South Korean Jindo dog missing for 41 days traveled over 12 miles to find his way back home. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Florida rep. apologizes for joke about Kristi Noem eating dog with Kim Jong Un
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz has apologized for his post on X joking about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wanting to eat dog with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Look: Chinese zoo debuts dyed Chow Chows as ‘panda dogs’
A zoo in China’s Jiangsu province has attracted confusion and controversy after showcasing two Chow Chow dogs dyed to resemble giant pandas. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Petite pomeranian protects South Korean district as new dog patroller
A Pomeranian has become the latest face of a Seoul community safety program that sees pets and their owners patrolling their neighborhoods. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Pet dogs and cats outnumber newborns in Taiwan
Pet ownership has surpassed the number of newborns in Taiwan, with nearly 100,000 more pet dogs and cats registered than human infants. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Playful dog turned rescue hero captures hearts after Taiwan earthquake
After the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan, a dog once deemed unsuitable for drug detection has become a celebrated search and rescue hero, demonstrating the profound impact of second chances. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Chinese woman incurs $69,000 debt providing shelter to 2,400 cats, dogs
A Chinese woman found herself knee-deep in debt after declining her daughter’s offer of a life in the United States to continue her mission of sheltering stray cats and dogs in China. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Robot dog plays with real dog in India
A video showing a robot dog created by an Indian tech company interacting with real dogs at a tech festival in India has gone viral on Instagram. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
S. Korean man sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting dog with arrow
A South Korean man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting a stray dog with an arrow he purchased online, citing that he did so to avenge his chickens. Key points:
· Ryan General
Interacting with dogs boosts humans’ brain waves linked to well-being: study
A new study suggests that playing and engaging in certain activities with dogs can significantly enhance a person’s brain waves associated with relaxation, concentration and emotional stability. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Woman faces backlash for telling Asian dog walker to ‘Go back to China’
A woman is facing backlash on social media after being filmed harassing an Asian professional dog walker and hurling racist and xenophobic remarks at her. How it started: TikTok user Cindy explained in her post on Monday that the incident started on Feb. 7 when she asked the…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s dog gets massive fake visa from US Embassy in Japan
United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel presented Shohei Ohtani with a replica visa for his dog Decoy during his visit to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo this week. Set for travel: Emanuel shared photos he snapped with Ohtani on Thursday, one of which shows him holding the…
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
The South Korean Parliament passed a bill to ban the selling or production of dog meat. Parliament voting: On Tuesday, the bill was approved by the National Assembly with a unanimous 208-0 vote. While formal endorsement by the Cabinet Council and the signature of President Yoon…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ meets real dog
The Japanese man who shelled out thousands of dollars to turn himself into a “dog” has finally interacted with a real canine. What happened: The encounter took place while the man — who goes by the online alias Toco — subjected himself to an agility test, which he apparently…
· Ryan General
South Korean dog meat farmers protest proposed ban
“If I have to close down, with the financial condition I’m in, there really is no answer to what I can do,”
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16,000 to become a dog ‘fails’ agility test
The Japanese man who made headlines throughout the year for chronicling his journey as a “dog” has apparently flunked an agility course. What happened: The man, known to his followers as Toco, posted a series of photos on Instagram this week showing what appeared to be moments…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino traffic enforcer stops cars to help stray dog cross busy street
A traffic enforcer from the Philippines is winning hearts on TikTok for stopping cars while a stray dog crossed a busy street. What happened: The moment took place along a pedestrian crossing near the Trinity University of Asia on E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City,…
· Ryan General
UK-based charity has saved hundreds of dogs from China’s meat trade
According to Candy’s Hound Rescue founder Kerry Elliman, the dog meat trade involves horrific practices