Dogs

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A Michigan woman and her dog Chewy will appear on season two of A&E’s canine competition series “America’s Top Dog.”Chewy, a Pitbull, and St. John’s native Rachel Clark will appear in the all-new episode premiering at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27.The series brings together working dogs, K9s, and “underdogs” from across the…

According to the Kennel Club the number of people welcoming new dogs into their homes last year soared by nearly eight per cent, to around 250,000.Of course, once you’ve decided to add a four-legged friend to your family, there’s the tricky business of what to call your new pooch.Insurance company GoCompare has carried out some research into the…

The City of Hancock’s Patronicity campaign to help raise funds for a new dog park near the Maasto Hiihto trails is live. John Diebel, President of the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club, also serves on the new committee in charge of making a pup playground a reality. He enlisted some outside help to get the word out.Diebel has owned several boxers over…

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A bat that was sent for testing has come back positive for rabies in Shawnee County, officials announced Wednesday morning.As a result, the Shawnee County Health Department is encouraging area residents to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rabies and the steps to take if exposure is suspected.Craig Barnes, of the…

One of the best things any pet owner can do for a furry buddy is to have them microchipped. The small, implanted device allows for veterinarians to identify a lost pet’s owner and location. In one 2009 study, lost pets with chips were returned home 74.1 percent of the time. Unfortunately, some owners may forget…

Many of us welcomed new puppies to our families over lockdown last year, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership soar by nearly eight per cent to around 250,000.But the growing demand for some of the most popular breeds has seen prices rocket – meaning a dog will most likely cost you a great deal more today than it would just 18 months ago.Research…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) production team is not being paid nearly enough to deal with Aspen Ladd and her dog, the UFC Vegas 32 fighter teased in a recent interview. There are two places you can find Ladd: in the Octagon or hiking mountains. Ladd (9-1) caught up with MMAMania.com ahead of her fight with Macy Chiasson (7-1) at…

If you’ve been thinking about getting a puppy over lockdown then you’re not alone – the Kennel Club says the number of people welcoming new dogs into their homes last year soared to around 250,000.Another thing to take into account is that certain breeds tend to be noisier than others, particularly if you have close neighbours that may a dim…

By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporterGarner, N.C. — There is a new petition circulating in North Carolina to euthanize dogs that have killed humans without being provoked. It's called Jayden's Law, named for 7-year-old Jayden Henderson of Garner, who was killed by two dogs in April.…

If you’ve been thinking about getting a new puppy over lockdown then you’re not alone – the Kennel Club says the number of people welcoming new dogs into their homes last year soared to around 250,000.But choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic…