Officials in the southern part of the country have rescued more than 12,500 animals in recent weeks since catastrophic floods inundated cities and towns.
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Kabosu, Shiba Inu Dog Who Helped Define the Doge Meme, Dies at 18
The dog, whose face helped spread the popular doge meme and later became the logo of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died on Friday.
Roger, a Rescue Dog, Becomes Taiwan Earthquake Hero
The 8-year-old rescue dog, who was once deemed too friendly to sniff out drugs, found the body of the earthquake’s 13th victim.
Ancient Foxes Lived and Died With Humans
Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found.
Germany’s Beloved Dachshund Could Be Threatened Under Breeding Bill
The bill would strengthen laws around dog breeding, but Germany’s kennel club worries that the legislation could lead to bans on several breeds.
The Dogs That Live Longest, by a Nose
Small dogs with prominent noses live longer than bigger, flat-faced canines, a new study suggests.
Was Bobi Really the World’s Oldest Dog? His Guinness Record Is in Doubt.
His owner’s claim that Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, was more than 31 drew skepticism. His title is on hold pending an investigation.
Scotland, Joining England and Wales, Will Restrict Bully XL Dogs
The dogs, seen as dangerous by many, will have to be muzzled in public, neutered and microchipped, among other regulations.
South Korea Bans Dog Meat, a Now-Unpopular Food
Breeding, killing and selling dogs for their meat will be banned in a country where it has fallen out of favor. Hundreds of thousands of the animal were still being bred for human consumption.
Israel Relies on Combat Dogs in Gaza
The Israeli military says its dogs support elite commando units and save the lives of soldiers. But the canine unit also draws criticism.