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· Editorial Staff
Ridiculous Invention Allows You to Take the Perfect Selfie With Your Dog
Taking the perfect selfie with a dog can be a challenge. Dogs squirm, look the other way, or simply just won’t do anything at all — until now. An inventor named Jason has invented the Pooch Selfie, a product that allows users to take the perfect selfie with their dogs by…
· Laura Dang
Last Living Rescue Dog from 9/11 Celebrates Sweet 16 in Epic Celebration
A courageous golden retriever named Bretagne, the last living dog among the first responders after the 9/11 attack, was invited to celebrate a hero-worthy 16th birthday in New York this past weekend. As a rescue dog, Bretagne was responsible for finding survivors in the debris…
· Laura Dang
‘Camping With Dogs’ is the Instagram You Never Knew You Needed
Camping With Dogs is the go-to Instagram account to get your daily fix of cute canines and scenic nature landscapes. The #CampingWithDogs campaign is intended to encourage dog owners to take their best friend and companions on hikes and camping trips with them. Looking for more…
· Laura Dang
Chinese Couple Adopts Stray Dog, Finds Out It’s Actually a Fox
A Chinese couple from Guangzhou, China who adopted a stray dog was surprised to learn that their new-found pet was actually an Arctic fox. The husband, Huang, discovered the animal stranded outside his home last week in the pouring rain, according to GB Times. He didn’t have the…
· Riley Schatzle
Woman Pays Thousands to Adopt Stray Dog That Protected Her From Violent Men
A stray dog that recently saved a British woman from two violent men in Greece has found a new home. Georgia Bradley, student at Plymouth University, was on vacation in Georgioupoli, Greece, on the island of Crete when she found herself being harassed by two aggressive men on a…
· Riley Schatzle
Meet the Dogs that Are Heroes in the Courtroom
Unless you’re running for office, speaking in front of an audience is rarely a pleasure, especially when testifying against an accuser in a court of law. Thanks to a program called Courthouse Dogs, speaking in front of a jury will no longer be as stressful for some. Founded in…
· Sarah Lesnar
A Baby and a Bulldog With the Same Birthday Think They’re Brothers
Meet Farley (the French bulldog) and Dilan (the baby human). They happen to share the same birthday. Dilan’s mom, photographer Ivette Ivens, saw a French bulldog that was born on the same day as Dilan. “I saw Farley’s birth date and just knew it’s meant to be,” she told the…
· Editorial Staff
Mother Tries to Get Her Son to Say ‘Mama’ — Dog Steps in to Show Him How it’s Done
Andrea Diaz-Giovanini is a mother trying to teach her 9-month-old son Sam how to say “mama.” When he fails to repeat after multiple tries, her 10-year-old Australian shepherd, Patches, decides to step in to show Sam how it’s done.
· Editorial Staff
Couple Rescues a Two-Legged Stray Dog Who Suffered on the Streets For 10 Years
Amaze-Bobb is a stray dog who lived in the streets of Los Angeles for 10 years without any care. Fortunately, he was rescued and nursed back to health by Synergy, a non-profit rehabilitation clinic in San Diego, California. When Bobb first got in, he was in terrible shape. Two…
· Riley Schatzle
Viral Photo of Two Dogs Hugging Saves Them From Imminent Death
Kala and Keira are best friends who were spending what was assumed to be their last Tuesday together when a pet rescue company called Angels Among Us captured a photo of the two dogs hugging. Both of the shelter dogs were hours away from euthanization, but the picture that was…
· Riley Schatzle
How a Former Hot Dog Stand Worker Became a Multi-millionaire YouTuber
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, thinks of himself as the world’s biggest unknown celebrity. PewDiePie is a Swedish Youtube creator who specializes in Let’s Play videos, wherein viewers are taken through a playthrough, usually with commentary, of a video…
· Riley Schatzle
Here’s How You Celebrate ‘National Take Your Dog to Work Day’
National bring your single attractive friend to work day has not been established yet, but national bring your dog to work day has been, and it is probably just as good. If your pup is social with other people and likes attention, then this day is yours to celebrate. Bring a…
· Riley Schatzle
Chinese Pole Dancers Pose as Abused Dogs to Promote Animal Rights
Yulin, China is home to the infamous and controversial Yulin Dog Meat Festival, which is no stranger to protests since tens of thousands of dogs have been slaughtered and eaten at the annual event. This year, however, protesters may have reached new heights in gaining awareness…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Woman Pays $1,100 to Rescue Dogs From Chinese Dog Eating Festival
Last week, we reported that thousands of dogs would be slaughtered and eaten at the annual Yulin Dog Festival in China that began this past weekend. Activists from Animal Asia, Humane Society International, the social media campaign #StopYulin2015, and 70,000 protesters for…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
China is Preparing to Slaughter and Eat Dogs for the Yulin Dog Festival
This Sunday, thousands of dogs will be slaughtered and eaten at the Yulin Dog Festival in China. Some Chinese look forward to summer solstice because of the Yulin Dog Festival, a yearly tradition in Yulin, one of the 14 cities of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the…
· Max Chang
Cat Lovers are Smarter Than Dog Lovers, Claims New Study
Pet owners, prepare to debate: dog lovers may be more energetic and outgoing, but cat lovers score higher in intelligence, a recent study has found. As if it wasn’t obvious before, dog people and cat people have different personalities, and owners choose their pets based on the…
· Max Chang
Manny Pacquiao Became a Pro Boxer After His Dad Cooked His Pet Dog
There are many a hardships that push people to become successful. In Manny Pacquiao’s case, his dad eating his pet dog may have pushed him to become the pro boxer he is today. Pacquiao’s renowned trainer, Freddie Roach, told Yahoo! Sports that the boxer’s family struggled with…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Wealthy People in the U.K. Actually Hire Dog Nannies for up to $75,000 a Year
Most people have employed a dog walker or sitter while they were working or traveling. Now, the new trend is to hire a dog nanny — a person dedicated entirely to taking care of your pet 24/7. It’s the new “must-have” for the super rich. Just like hiring a nanny for your child, a…
· Editorial Staff
Man Discovers a Way to Train His Dog to Text Him Selfies
In this episode of “dogs doing amazing things,” Twilio employee Greg Baugues has found a way to teach his dog how to take selfies and send them to his phone. The idea started when he found a way to get his dog Kaira to do things by pushing a button. Over time, he taught her how…
· Sarah Lesnar
Science Explains Why Your Dog Never Remembers What They Did Wrong
Your dog steals your food when you have your back turned or they bark at a stranger when they shouldn’t. What do you do? You yell at them to let them know that what they did was wrong.