Shy Dog From Florida Shelter Finds The ‘Perfect Couple’ Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
‘A love story’ — that’s how the Humane Society Of Tampa Bay called a shy dog’s adoption on February 14, Valentine’s Day. “Love can come in a lot of different places and for Lele, it came in the form of…
66% Of U.S. Households Own A Pet, 2024 Pet Ownership Statistics Reveals
Pets play a very important role in their owners’ lives. Whether it’s providing companionship, increasing our opportunities to socialize, or keeping us physically and mentally healthy, our pets are always there when we need them the most. So, it’s no…
Amazon Driver Gets Fired For Trying To Steal Customer’s Dog
An Amazon driver in Georgia gets fired after allegedly trying to drive off with a customer’s dog. The owner’s dog, Terrika Currence of Henry County in Atlanta, said her young daughter noticed that the driver tried to lure their Pitbull…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Feb 12)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. To start the year, we present you funny dog posts from Feb 04 to Feb 10 that will paws-itively…
Elderly Dog Goes Missing; Owner Finds It At A Milwaukee Bar
We guess no-puppy‘s too old for a night out! And Bear, a 16-year-old Shih Tzu, is proof of that. The senior dog disappeared from his owner’s, Milwaukee resident Jenny Hazarad, backyard on the night of January 24 and was found…
Pandemic Puppy Owners Struggle With Their Dog’s Bad Behavior, Study Says
A study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) shows many owners who got their puppies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are struggling with their dog’s bad behavior. The ongoing study, funded by Battersea, an animal rescue charity, surveyed…
Pooch Gets Rescued After Being Stuck In A Car Engine For Chasing A Cat
A two-year-old dog was rescued by the Arizona Humane Society after finding herself in a tight spot for chasing a cat. Nova, the two-year-old Weimaraner mix was rescued by AHS’ Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™ (EAMTs) on Friday, January 19. The…
PETA Offers Up To $5,000 Reward For Info On Dog Abandonment Case
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is offering up to $5,000 for information that will lead to the arrest of the person(s) who abandoned a dog with bone cancer on the side of the road on January 25….
Weekly Roundup: Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Feb 05)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. To start the year, we present you funny dog posts from Jan 28 to Feb 03 that will paws-itively…
What Is Black Dog Syndrome? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Have you ever heard of Black Dog Syndrome (BDS)? It is seen in the pet adoption world where black dogs are ignored in favor of their light-colored counterparts. And this February, we aren’t just celebrating the month of love, but…
Ariel The Six-Legged Dog Undergoes Operation To Remove Extra Limbs
Ariel, the six-legged Cocker Spaniel who was abandoned in a parking lot in Pembroke Dock, UK, finally undergoes surgery to remove her extra limbs. Greenacres Rescue, the animal shelter that took the puppy in, was able to raise £15,000 (about $19,000)…
Casper The Great Pyrenees Wins The American Farm Bureau Federation’s ‘2024 People’s Choice Pup’
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) names Casper The Great Pyrenees as this year’s People’s Choice Pup. Last month, the Great Pyrenees from Georgia, who is best known to have killed 8 coyotes to protect its owner’s flock of sheep,…
RECALL ALERT: Viva Recalls Duck Food Recipes Due To Potential Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
One lot (#22853) of Viva Duck for Dogs (Ground), Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked), Viva Duck for Cats, and Viva Pure Duck (for cats and dogs) has been recalled due to potential contamination of Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes. According to…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Jan 29)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. To start the year, we present you funny dog posts from Jan 21 to Jan 27 that will paws-itively…
Lottery Winner Claims $4 Million Prize With His Dog, Plans To Donate To Animal Rescue
A man from Massachusetts who won the lottery claimed his $4 million prize money with his furry, four-legged best friend on Tuesday, January 16. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Paul Riley won the second $4 million prize in the lottery’s…
Scientists Discover New Information About Why Dogs Wag Their Tails
Hoomans believe that dogs wag their tails when they’re happy. However, a recently published study proves that their is more to the tail wagging than meets the eye. The study, which was by a team of European researchers, studied and…
Dogs Lie Awake At Night Thinking About Their Problems, Study Says
It turns out we, hoomans, aren’t the only one lying in our beds at night thinking about our problems. Much like us, our furry friends are also kept awake at night by their worries, a Hungarian study published by The…
Here’s The Story Of Kupata, The Dog That Helps Kids Safely Cross The Street
Kupata, is a very good boi from the town of Batumi in Georgia. He is a street dog who has found his life’s purpose by helping kids safely cross the street. Kupata (which translates to “sausage” in English) is a…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Jan 22)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. To start the year, we present you funny dog posts from Jan 14 to Jan 20 that will paws-itively…
Shelter Dog Escapes Kennel, Tries To Free His Canine Pals, And Enjoys A Late-Night Snack
A shelter dog has had a busy night at a shelter in Tempe, Arizona after escaping his kennel, trying to free his canine pals, and before enjoying a late-night snack all on his own. On November 16, 2023, King, a…
Husky Who Kept On Digging Holes Saves Neighborhood From Gas Leak That Could’ve Led To Explosion
A Husky in Philadelphia saves his hooman‘s home and his entire neighborhood after detecting gas leak that could’ve led to a dangerous explosion before Christmas of last year. Kobe, a 4-year-old Husky, might just be the goodest boi after saving…
A Shelter in Poland Asked People to Adopt Dogs As Temperature Drops, Gets Overwhelming Response
An animal shelter in Krakow, Poland cannot express with words how thankful they are after launching a temporary dog adoption project on Friday, January 05 and getting an overwhelming response. The animal shelter, KTOZ Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Krakowie…
Washington Tops The List Of Forbes’ ‘States With The Most Responsible Dog Owners’
Washington is the top state with the most responsible dog owners, according to a Forbes Advisor survey. Forbes Advisor conducted a comprehensive survey of a total of 10,000 dog owners, with 200 surveyed in each US state in order to…
Guinness Suspends Bobi’s ‘Oldest Dog Ever’ Record While Claim Is Under Review
Guinness World Records suspends Bobi’s ‘Oldest Dog Ever‘ and ‘World’s Oldest Living Dog’ titles after professionals questioned the legitimacy of the canine’s age. In a statement shared by the Guinness World records to the Associated Press, they revealed that they…
South Korea Passes Historic Bill Banning The Dog Meat Industry
In a historic move, South Korea’s parliament unanimously passed the bill banning the production, sale, and consumption of dog meat on Tuesday, January 09. Korea Times reports that the historic ban received 208 votes in favor, none against, and two…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Jan 15)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. To start the year, we present you funny dog posts from Jan 07 to Jan 13 that will paws-itively…
A Complete List Of Dog Occasions To Celebrate
We at Dogington Post know how much we love including our dogs in important hooman celebrations like Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas. Impact Photography / Shutterstock.com But if you’re looking for a reason to show your pooch the extra love they…
US Coast Guard Rescues Golden Retriever After It Falls Off A 300-foot Cliff
US Coast Guard officers in Oregon rescues a Golden Retriever who fell over a sharp cliff on New Year’s Day. PEOPLE reports that Leo, the three-year-old Golden Retriever, was out celebrating New Year’s Day with his owners, Alexa Fery and…
A Former Guide Dog That Loves Chasing Squirrels Finds A New ‘Ideal’ Job
A dog, named River, becomes the first therapy dog at a police station in Kent, UK after being fired from her job as a guide dog because of her squirrel-chasing habit. The naughty five-year-old Labrador was fired from her job…
Meet AKC’s Newest Recognized Dog Breed, The Lancashire Heeler
Meet the Lancashire Heeler! The 201st dog breed officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) on January 04, Thursday. The Lancashire Heeler became eligible to start competing on January 01, 2024 and is the newest member of AKC’s Herding…
Animal Shelter Finds An Animal Sanctuary For A Sad Dog
The Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMA), an animal shelter in Kentucky who worked hard to find a forever home for a dog that they call “saddest dog at the shelter”, finds an animal sanctuary for the pooch. According to the…
Rescue Dog Becomes Hopkinsville Police Department’s First ‘Paw-trol Officer’
A rescue dog from Kentucky went from being a shelter dog to being a police department’s first ever ‘paw-trol officer’. The pit bull mix, named Bolo, became Hopkinsville Police Department (HPD) first ‘paw-trol officer’ after being sworn in by the…
2 Dalmatians Protect Their Dog Walker By Fighting Off A Pack Of Coyotes In Boston
Two Dalmatians proved that dogs are really man’s best friend after fighting off four coyotes to protect their dog walker in Boston. On December 27, Wednesday, dog walker Josstin Lantadilla was out for a nighttime walk with two Dalmatians, named…
A New Study Suggests That Some Dogs Are Geniuses
A new study published in Scientific Reports on Thursday, December 14 suggests that there’s a unique group of dogs considered to be geniuses. The researchers from the Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary noted that dogs that “have a vocabulary…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Jan 02)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. To start the year, we present you funny dog posts from Dec 24 to Dec 30 that will paws-itively…
Abandoned Dog Found On Highway With A Heartbreaking Sign Gets Rescued
A dog abandoned in a kennel with a note “Free Dog, Free Kennel” next to a busy highway in North Carolina, has been rescued by a foster. On December 05, a person came across the abandoned black and white dog…
After Being Separated For Years, Air Force Sergeant Has Touching Reunion With His Retired Military K9
Air Force Sergeant Mike Alcala has touching reunion with his former bomb-sniffing dog, John, for the holidays and are about to spend a lifetime together after the latter’s retirement. American Humane, along with Puppie Love, an organization that donates to…
Woman Gets Jailed After Being Caught On Camera Throwing Her Dog On Parking Garage Roof
An Australian woman who was caught on cam throwing her dog off the top of a multi-story garage has been sentenced to 12 months of jail time. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the owner, a 26-year-old woman named Amy…
Hal, The Emotional Support Dog
South Metro Fire introduced their newest team member last month, and it’s a three-month-old Golden Retriever that will be trained to become an emotional support dog! South Metro Fire introduced him on their Facebook page on November 23 and wrote,…
Potawatomi Zoo Welcomes 3 Endangered African Painted Dog Pups, Foster Golden Retriever Helps Raise Them
The Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana welcomed and officially introduced three new African Painted Dog pups to their animal family on December 13, Wednesday. In a news release, Potawatomi Zoo revealed that the three pups were born at the…
Famous Pooch Steals The Show While Sitting Courtside At Lakers Game
An 80-pound Goldendoodle turns heads and steals the show during the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks game at the Crypto.com Arena on Monday, December 18. The Goldendoodle is a social media sensation! More popularly known as @BrodieThatDood on…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Dec 26)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. This week, we present you funny dog posts from Dec 17 to Dec 23 that will paws-itively make you…
Neglected Dog Chained Outside For 4 Years Spends First Christmas In His Forever Home
It is indeed a merry and furry Christmas for Duke! The dog is spending his first Christmas inside a warm, loving home after being neglected and chained outside by his owners for four years. People for the Ethical Treatment of…
Great Pyrenees Who Killed 8 Coyotes To Protect Sheep Is Nominated For Farm Dog Of The Year
The dog who killed 8 coyotes to protect a flock of sheep and made headlines late last year is nominated for the Farm Dog Of The Year Award this year. The two-year old hero livestock guard dog, named Casper, has…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Dec 11)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. This week, we present you funny dog posts from Dec 03 to Dec 09 that will paws-itively make you…
Dog In South Carolina Finds Himself, Quite Literally, In A Tight Spot
A South Carolina dog, named Spike, finds himself in a tight spot after being stuck in his owner’s dryer vent on Thursday, November 30. Unfortunately for Spike, he stuck his nose where it didn’t belong and suffered the consequences. The…
Missing German Shepherd Found Stuck Up A Tree
We’ve heard of cats getting stuck up trees, but have you ever heard of a big dog getting stuck in one? That’s what happened to Luna, a 10-month-old German Shepherd, after she went missing on December 03 and got stuck…
RECALL ALERT: Blue Ridge Beef Voluntarily Recalls Puppy Mix Raw Dog Food Due To Salmonella And Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Blue Ridge Beef voluntarily recalls their Puppy Mix raw dog food products along with two raw pet foods for cats, Kitten Grind and Kitten Mix, on Thursday, December 21 due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The company’s recall included lot…
The Most Popular Dog Names of 2023
Silly, serious, witty, or unique — there’s always a plethora of dog names for dog parents to choose from. And each year sees new popular names that they come up for their dogs. New Africa / Shutterstock.com And this year…
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Finally Reveals His Pup’s Name
Shohei Ohtani answered one of his career’s most important questions during his Dodgers introductory press conference on Thursday, December 14 — What’s the name of his adorable pooch? Last month, when Otani won his second American League MVP award, he…
Missing Dog Survives A Week In The Desert, Gets Rescued By Strangers
A family’s 10-year-old Shih Tzu, who got lost in the desert of Ridgecrest, California during Thanksgiving weekend, gets rescued by a group of strangers. Carly, the Brannan family’s 10-year-old Shih Tzu, got scared by loud fireworks and ran off during…
Funny Dog Posts From Last Week (Dec 18)
Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. This week, we present you funny dog posts from Dec 10 to Dec 16 that will paws-itively make you…
Oklahoma City Zoo Announces The Birth Of 6 Endangered African Painted Dog Pups
The Oklahoma City Zoo (OKC Zoo) announces the birth of six endangered African Painted Dog pups on Friday, December 08. OKC Zoo shared the good news through their Facebook account and wrote, “We are thrilled to share that on November…
Everything You Need To Know
‘Tis the season for giving! The holidays are a time of joy, cheer, love, family time, and giving back. And for some, getting a dog during the holidays sounds like a wonderful idea for the season of giving. However, this…
Study Shows Female Dog And Cat Owners Who Tend To Be More Involved In Their Families Are Healthier
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Azabu University in Kanagawa, Japan shows that female dog and cat owners tend to be a bit more involved in their families, resulting to a healthier life. The study, which was originally…