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· Editorial Staff
China’s Richest Dog Gets 8 iPhone 7s Just Because She Can
China’s richest dog, an Alaskan Malamute named Coco, has recently become the owner of 8 new iPhone 7s after being spoiled by her owner, Wang Sicong, the son of China’s richest billionaire. It was only last year that Coco sported two of the then-latest tech gadgets, the Apple…
· Ryan General
Maryland Chinese Restaurant Accused of Serving Dog Meat on Facebook
A woman from Maryland who ordered spare ribs from local Chinese restaurant China Palace thought she made a horrific discovery: instead of ribs, she allegedly got actual dog paws. She posted a video on Facebook to prove it. “There’s nails still in this… those are claws,” said…
· Ryan General
Elderly Hong Kong Dog in Wheelchair is the Star of International Pet Calendar
A 13-year-old wheelchair-bound dog in Hong Kong is about to become a worldwide star after earning a spot in an international pet calendar. The Walkin’ Wheels Calendar Contest, organised by handicappedpets.com, has recently set out to find the most beautiful pets with…
· Ryan General
Chinese College Poisons All Dogs at a Nearby Shelter, Leaves Owner in Tears
China’s treatment of animals has always been a concern for animal lovers around the world. While movements towards animal welfare and animal rights are growing in China, cases of animal abuse still continue to plague the country. One such case is illustrated in a heartbreaking…
· Ryan General
Chinese Man Gets Beaten By Angry Mob For Live Streaming Himself Raping His Dogs
An angry mob of animal rights activists lured and beat up a Chinese man for allegedly broadcasting himself raping his pet dogs online. The animal abuser was said to be using his dogs to run a brothel and was about to perform a live demonstration for the group when they surprised…
· Ryan General
North Korea is Telling People to Eat Dog Meat as ‘Stamina Food’
Media outlets in North Korea have recently been producing several stories promoting dog meat as “stamina food” to encourage its citizens to eat more of the generally taboo dish. Called “dangogi,” which literally means sweet meat, North Korean media highlighted its purported…
· Editorial Staff
Viral Video of Helpless Dog Being Dragged By Car Ignites the Fury of the Chinese Internet
The Chinese internet is absolutely furious after a gruesome and shocking viral video showed a man dragging a helpless dog with his SUV. The video, shot in Shandong province, shows a dog tied to a rope attached to a moving SUV. The dog tries to keep up as the car accelerates but…
· Laura Dang
This Animal Shelter is Now Using Pokémon Go to Help Lonely Dogs Get Walked
One animal shelter discovered that Pokémon Go isn’t just useful for getting outside to burning some calories. The Muncie Animal Shelter in Indiana has come up with an ingenious way to use Pokémon Go. More people seem to be out and about these days catching Pokémon and the…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Spoiled Rich Dogs of Instagram
At this point, you’ve probably seen enough of the Rich Kids of Instagram for multiple lifetimes, but before you dismiss anything rich on Instagram again, you have to check out these dogs. These furballs channel cuteness on pools, boats, lounge chairs, car seats, designer bags,…
· Ryan General
Adorable Dog Who Runs a Fruit Shop Goes Viral in Taiwan
We all love dogs in funny costumes, especially those with other special talents like selling fruit, for instance. Meet Xiaopi, the seven-year-old dog from Taiwan who has become an instant online celebrity after its owner dressed it up in a variety of costumes to help sell some…
· Ryan General
Goats Are As Smart As Dogs and Love Humans Just as Much, University Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that goats, too, can make great pets and may even rival dogs for the title of “man’s best friend.” A recent study by Queen Mary University of London researchers revealed that the goat, mainly domesticated for agricultural purposes, also possesses the…
· Editorial Staff
Business is Just Terrible This Year at China’s Dog Meat Festival
Sales at this year’s Yulin Lychee Dog Meat Festival in China are on the decline. The annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival, which celebrates the consumption of dog meat in areas of China, saw a decrease in sales from last year. The 10 day festival started yesterday with vendors and…
· Editorial Staff
Idiot Protestors Mistakenly Target NYC’s Chinatown to Rally Against China’s Dog Meat Festival
Animal rights protesters who targeted Chinese-Americans to protest China’s Yulin Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in New York City’s Chinatown are now being criticized as misguided and ignorant hypocrites. Last Friday, a group of animal activists and their dogs gathered in Chinatown…
· Editorial Staff
This Man Repeatedly Risks His Life to Save Dogs From Being Slaughtered and Eaten In Asia
This courageous man has faced several near death experiences after he began dedicating his life to saving dogs from the Asian dog meat trade. Marc Ching, founder of Animal Hope and Wellness, is raising awareness of the brutal practice of torturing and slaughtering dogs in Asia.…
· Ryan General
Petition Calls For China to Stop Slaughtering Dogs For Food at the Annual Yulin Dog Festival
A coalition of animal rights activists from all over the world are calling on the Chinese government to stop the upcoming Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in Yulin. More than 11 million people have signed the petition sent to the Chinese Embassy in London on Tuesday, the New York…
· Editorial Staff
Dogs May Have Been Domesticated Twice, According to New Finding
The debate over whether dogs were domesticated in Europe or Asia may finally be resolved after all these years. Researchers recently found the remains of a 5,000-year-old dog in Ireland, suggesting dogs could have been domesticated twice, including once in Asia and another time…
· Laura Dang
Someone Made a Beer For Dogs So You Can Now Drink With Your Best Friend
Drinking beer with your buddies is a human bonding activity, but who’s to say that it can’t be done with man’s best friend too? A U.K. based company called Woof and Brew recently released a beer just for dogs. Canines can safely consume the beverage since it doesn’t contain…
· Editorial Staff
Why You Should Stop Hugging Your Dog, According to Science
A new study reveals why your dogs aren’t exactly the best cuddle buddies. While hugging your canine best friend may de-stress you, it does the opposite to your dog. According to neuropsychological researcher Stanley Coren in Psychology Today, dogs are cursorial animals, meaning…
· Editorial Staff
A Facility That Breeds Dogs For Lab Testing Has Been Approved in England
Plans for a new facility that will breed dogs to be used in laboratory experiments have been approved in England. The application on behalf of B&K Universal, owned by American animal breeding firm Marshall BioResources, for the facility had been rejected twice before because of…
· Laura Dang
After Losing His Best Friend, Man Commits His Life to Giving Old Dogs a Happy Home
Pet owners know too well the pain and grief of losing a beloved animal they loved and cared for. After mourning the loss of his dog, Steve Greig felt it was ready for him to move forward with his life and provide a new pet with a loving home.