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History
History professor makes surprisingly cute discovery on lost roll of film labeled ‘The Philippines 1942’
An assistant ecclesiastical history professor discovered footage of puppies playing around on a silent 8mm roll of film labeled “The Philipp...
Michelle De Pacina
Japan
Man spends almost $23,000 on realistic costume to fulfill his dream of becoming a wolf
Before you read: Japanese man spends $15,700 on dog costume to fulfill lifelong dream of transforming into an animal Japanese man who spent...
Shiba Inu behind ‘Doge’ meme makes surprising recovery, owner announces
Before you read: Shiba Inu behind ‘Doge’ meme, cryptocurrency diagnosed with cancer Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the viral “Doge” meme and p...
Isa Peralta
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ says he’s afraid others will think he’s ‘weird’
Before you read: Japanese man spends $15,700 on dog costume to fulfill lifelong dream of transforming into an animal Months after shelling o...
Carl Samson
Shiba Inu behind ‘Doge’ meme, cryptocurrency diagnosed with cancer
The Shiba Inu behind the viral “Doge” meme has been diagnosed with liver disease and a type of blood cancer, according to her owner Atsuko S...
Bryan Ke
Spherical dog in Japan becomes internet sensation
A spherical dog in Japan has become an internet sensation. Mohu, a 6-year-old Toy Poodle from Osaka, now has more than 100,000 followers on ...
China
Dog who saved owner’s life dies from separation anxiety 12 days later
A dog in eastern China has died after being separated from his owner who suffered from a stroke. Awang, a 9-year-old golden retriever and...
Lifestyle
Viral video of Indian dog’s baby shower cures netizens’ ruff day
A woman in India went all out for her pregnant pet beagle by throwing her a full baby shower, winning praise from internet users who found t...
Editorial Staff
Crime
Indian influencer faces backlash for kicking dog in Instagram reel
Kajal Kiran, an Indian social media influencer, is facing backlash for kicking a dog in an Instagram reel. A repost of her deleted video h...
Woman sparks outrage in China after throwing puppy out fourth-floor window during fight
In a viral video circulating on Chinese social media, a woman pushes a Labrador retriever out of a window from her fourth-floor apartment w...
India
Viral video of pet dog biting a boy in India as its owner does nothing sparks outrage
A video of a pet dog biting a young boy as its owner appears to do nothing in a residential building’s elevator in India has gone viral and...
Woman in China horrified after man adopts her dog and threatens to butcher it if she won’t pay ransom
Chen, a woman from Shenzhen in southern China, adopted out her 2-year-old dog, Duogao, to a man who later tried to extort 5,000 yuan (appro...
Study
Dogs shed tears of joy when reunited with their owners, study suggests
Dogs shed tears of joy when reunited with their owners after being separated for a long time, a study published on Monday in peer-reviewed ...
Ryan General
Dog dies after 2-day hunger strike following owner’s death
A village dog in China died two days after going on a hunger strike following its owner’s death. The dog, who reportedly accompanied its o...
Military
Robot dog outfitted with machine gun in Russia brings us closer to real-life ‘Black Mirror’
A robot dog modified to include a machine gun on the top half of its body has captured the attention of the internet with its sophisticated...
Jane Nam
News
‘Welcome to hell’: Video of handler abusing dog at training school in Singapore sparks outrage
A video of a dog being abused by a handler at a training school in Singapore went viral on Wednesday, sparking outrage on social media. Th...
Viral
Viral dashcam video shows small pet dog being abandoned in middle of crowded road in China
A heartbreaking video of a small dog being dumped from a car into the middle of a busy road in China has gone viral, prompting a police sea...
Rebecca Moon
Coronavirus
Chinese woman in strict quarantine helplessly watches her dog destroy her home through surveillance cam
A Chinese woman, identified only as Liu, had to watch her dog destroy her sofa and other belongings via surveillance camera while going thr...
‘I have been waiting for my owner for seven years’: ‘Lonely’ shiba inu fetches $25K at Chinese auction
An 8-year-old male shiba inu, which was abandoned by its owner at a foster care center for pets in 2014, recently fetched over 160,000 yuan ...
Chinese deliveryman rescues dog whose leash got caught in moving elevator
On Oct. 23, Newsflare shared a video of a man rescuing a dog whose leash got trapped in a moving elevator in Hubei, China. What happened: Th...
Asia
Vietnamese health official resigns after backlash over drowning, burning of couple’s dogs due to COVID-19
A health official in Vietnam, who allegedly led the slaughter of COVID-19 patients’ pets, recently resigned after facing public outrage. Pu...
South Korea’s first honorary rescue dog saved 90-year-old owner by laying next to her for 40 hours in freezing rain
When an elderly woman with dementia went missing in South Korea, leading to a team of police, firefighters and volunteers to search the area...
Grace Kim
‘They had him by his face’: Elderly Asian man mauled by two pit bulls in Texas
A 67-year-old Asian man in Harris County, Texas, suffered critical injuries after falling victim to two loose pit bulls that viciously attac...
Pet Owners Reunited With Dog Stolen During Anniversary Trip to SF
Leo, a 10-year-old Yorkie, is now back in the care of his owners after being stolen from a car during a trip to San Francisco last week. Saf...
Florida Tourist Goes on Racist Tirade Against Asian Family, Punches Father After Kids Pet His Dog
A tourist from Texas allegedly punched a man in Florida’s Okaloosa County after his children pet the tourist’s dog. The incident: Wad...
Heroic Dog Who Lost Her Snout Saving Two Girls Years Ago Passes Away in the Philippines
A canine from the Philippines, who lost her snout saving two girls from being run over by a motorcycle in 2011, passed away around 7 p.m. on...
Adorable Husky Guard Dog Sleeps Through Staged Armed Robbery in a Jewelry Store in Thailand
An adorable female husky has gone viral on Thai social media after his owner posted CCTV footage of the dog sleeping as the local police dep...
Golden Retriever Refuses to Leave Owner’s Side While Wearing a Ventilator
A golden retriever has become internet famous after a video showing him refusing to leave his owner’s side while he sleeps using a ventilato...
Khier Casino
The Most ‘Bob Ross Looking’ Dog Has Passed Away in Japan
Kokoro, the viral toy poodle from Japan whom fans likened to an Ewok from “Star Wars” and the late painter Bob Ross, has passed away. The he...
Woman Rescues Terrified Dog Trapped in Molten Rubber in Thailand
Editor’s Note: A previous headline for this article stated it was a man who saved the dog when it was a woman who first spotted it. T...
Chinese Army Dog Begs Retiring Handler Not to Go After 2 Years Together
A Chinese army dog has gone viral for not letting his retiring handler go by wrapping his paws around him to stop him from leaving the barra...
Man Braves Deep Floodwater to Save Dog During Typhoon Ulysses in the Philippines
A stranded dog in the Philippines was rescued by a Marikina resident who swam across 6-foot deep floodwater when Typhoon Vamco, or Typhoon U...
‘Homesick’ Dog Walks 62 Miles With Bleeding Paws to Find Her Owners
A dog in China endured a 62-mile walk so she could return to her owners. Temporary separation: Ping An, which means “safe and sound,” is a 1...
Dog Protects Little Girl Being Yelled at By Mom
A loyal dog has become a social media darling in China for his defiant protection of his little human. ...
Thai Man Adopts Dog He Brought Home While Drunk
Social media users are applauding a Thai man for adopting a dog he once brought home on a drunken night out with his friend. The story start...
Good Dog Warns Girl to Turn Off TV and Do Homework When Parents Come Home
An untrained German Shepherd has gone viral on Chinese social media for acting as a lookout for his little human, Guanlin, so she could watc...