Former President Donald Trump thinks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — the only person on his vice presidential shortlist to boast about shooting and killing her own dog — is a “terrific” leader who’s simply had a “bad week.” The problem, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll, is that the vast majority of Americans […]
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Dog bounced between owners and couldn’t ‘catch a break.’ Then her luck took a turn
A “gentle” dog bounced between owners and couldn’t “catch a break” — then came good news. After Miracle the dog kept being “let down,” she finally landed in a new home, according to Burlington Animal Services in North Carolina. “She is truly the sweetest girl and deserves to have the rest of her days be […]
Rescue dog enjoys first look at blue whale, footage is ‘priceless’
A San Diego whale-watching captain this week shared a short but wonderful video clip showing a dog intently observing a surfacing blue whale. “First Mate Fin reporting for whale-spotting duty!” Capt. Dom Biagini, owner of Gone Whale Watching San Diego, stated via Instagram. Biagini added: “This is the first time I’ve taken Fin with me […]
Gov. Kristi Noem, who wrote of shooting her dog, to speak at California GOP convention
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, in the headlines recently for recounting in her new book how she shot her dog, is scheduled to speak Saturday at the California Republican Party’s convention in Burlingame. Democrats slammed the state GOP over Noem’s planned appearance. “She can come to California, but I can guarantee she won’t get anywhere […]
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States’ most prestigious canine event. Sage notched the 11th triumph for poodles of various sizes at Westminster; only wire fox terriers have won more. […]
Body of man traveling down Colorado River on wooden raft with dog found in Grand Canyon National Park
The body of a man who had been traveling down the Colorado River on a wooden raft has been found in Grand Canyon National Park, officials said. Thomas Robinson, a 58-year-old man from Santa Fe, New Mexico, was believed to have attempted to travel down the Colorado River on a wooden raft with his dog […]
Westminster dog show 2024: No bones about it, these top dogs are ready to show off their stuff
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has legs, as far as history’s concerned. The club was conceived at a New York City hotel called the Westminster, and members held the first competition in 1877. Only the Kentucky Derby has a longer continuous history among U.S. sporting events. And Tuesday night, a new winner will be […]
Fatal dog attacks are rising – and are hard to predict. But some common themes emerge.
When a pack of dogs attacked her three children as they stepped off the school bus last Thursday, Courtney Williams dashed over to help. The dogs then turned on the 35-year-old Quitman, Georgia, mom, who was later found dead in her neighbor’s yard. Williams’ cause of death has yet to be released. Regardless, the attack […]
Local firefighter adopts dog after rescuing it from deceased owner’s home: ‘Jumped into my arms’
A firefighter has added a four-legged friend to his life after handling a very tough assignment. Firefighter James Trounson recently adopted a terrier named Martha after helping to rescue the dog from her previous owner’s home. The 52-year-old Mullion Community Fire Station firefighter in Cornwall, England, was among those called to assist the Helston Community […]
Humane Society lauds Acadia Parish Animal Control for rescuing dog abandoned and shot
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — Acadia Parish Animal Control staff went above and beyond in responding to an emergency a few weeks ago, according to the Humane Society of Louisiana. According to the society, a caller informed the animal control department that someone had dumped a Great Pyrenees dog out of a vehicle, and another individual shot […]
Yoshi, dog stolen from grocery store, found dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A dog that was inside a car stolen from the Fresh Market on Union Avenue more than a week ago has been found dead, her owner said. Lynn Bugg said Yoshi was found Tuesday morning in the median on Jackson Avenue at Macon Road, nearly four miles from the grocery store. “They tell […]
Messi the dog comes to Cannes for an encore
The first star to arrive on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival came on four legs. Messi, the dog from the film Anatomy Of A Fall, walked up and down the Cannes carpet on Tuesday ahead of the opening ceremony. Lines of tuxedo-clad photographers called out “Messi! Messi” while the border collie […]