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Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs
Read full article: Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogsThousands of demonstrators have gathered in Istanbul to protest recent legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey.
These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorable
Read full article: These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorableSometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.
Dog lovers needed at Medley animal shelter on Saturday. Adoption fees waived
Read full article: Dog lovers needed at Medley animal shelter on Saturday. Adoption fees waivedSweet “Mocha,” a chocolate brown dog, has been at the Mami-Dade County animal shelter in Medley waiting to be adopted since October. Nearly 200 other rescue dogs were also in need of a home.
Broward animal shelter waiving adoption fees, hoping to find larger dogs their forever homes
Read full article: Broward animal shelter waiving adoption fees, hoping to find larger dogs their forever homesBroward County Animal Care and Adoption Shelter says they are overpopulated right now, but mostly with larger dogs.
Dog falls 30 feet off cliff, but rescued at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks
Read full article: Dog falls 30 feet off cliff, but rescued at Michigan’s Pictured RocksA dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.
When our pets die, why do we say they ‘cross the rainbow bridge?’
Read full article: When our pets die, why do we say they ‘cross the rainbow bridge?’It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”
Animal advocates move 54 dogs from overcrowded Miami-Dade shelter to Canada
Read full article: Animal advocates move 54 dogs from overcrowded Miami-Dade shelter to CanadaAnimal advocates took 54 dogs from an overcrowded shelter in Miami-Dade County to board a plane to Toronto, Canada on Wednesday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Over 450 pets need to be adopted or fostered from Miami-Dade shelter, especially large and senior dogs
Read full article: Over 450 pets need to be adopted or fostered from Miami-Dade shelter, especially large and senior dogsMiami-Dade Animal Services is making a plea to the public after an overwhelmingly large number of cats and dogs desperately need loving permanent or temporary homes — especially those older in age.
Why are French Bulldogs and Goldendoodles all over Miami? Here’s your answer
Read full article: Why are French Bulldogs and Goldendoodles all over Miami? Here’s your answerMiami's most popular dog breed of 2021 is none other than the French Bulldog, affectionately known to French Bulldog-owners as the “Frenchie.” Goldendoodles are also taking the Magic City by storm.
Everyone is obsessed with a dog named Wasabi who won Best In Show at the Westminster Dog Show
Read full article: Everyone is obsessed with a dog named Wasabi who won Best In Show at the Westminster Dog ShowThis little Pekingese named Wasabi won the hearts of the Westminster Dog Show Sunday night, as well as the hearts of America.
Florida man wrestles alligator under water to save his puppy
Read full article: Florida man wrestles alligator under water to save his puppyMike McCoy was walking with his puppy near a pond right behind Paul R. Smith Middle School when an alligator suddenly popped up out of a nearby pond, pulling the chocolate Labrador underwater.
A day in the life of a Broward K-9 officer
Read full article: A day in the life of a Broward K-9 officerThe K-9 Unit of the Broward Sheriff's Office is not a one-size-fits-all unit. There are actually different types of K-9s trained to carry out specific functions across several divisions and departments at BSO.
It’s National Puppy Day: Florida ranks no. 5 in new puppy ownership, plus top 10 puppy names in the US
Read full article: It’s National Puppy Day: Florida ranks no. 5 in new puppy ownership, plus top 10 puppy names in the USAs America went under a nearly year-long shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more millennials, Gen Z-ers, and older adults felt a new sense of isolation. According to pet insurance company Trupanion, puppy ownership increased dramatically across the U.S. this past year, and more households brought puppies into their lives. Furthermore, pets such as puppies are believed to reduce stress and improve overall health and well-being, which further adds to the reason for the puppy boom. The company analyzed more than 600,000 insured pets to determine the top 10 puppy names of 2021, which are:AdLuna Charlie Cooper Bella Milo Lucy Bailey Daisy Coco MaxPlus, the company discovered the states that saw the largest increase in puppy ownership. The top five states are, in order: Texas, Oregon, New Jersey, Washington, and Florida.
Two bloodhounds join Broward Sheriff’s Office to help paw-trol county
Read full article: Two bloodhounds join Broward Sheriff’s Office to help paw-trol countyBROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Two new fur-ociously adorable Broward Sheriff’s Office bloodhounds have been selected to join the police force and pick up the scent of missing and endangered people in Broward County. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, K-9s Ryley and Bluey are undergoing extensive training to be able to search for the most vulnerable missing people in the county — children, the elderly, people with special needs, and people with mental illnesses. The bloodhounds need six months of training before they’ll be eligible to be certified by the National Police Bloodhound Association. Deputy Jarvey Mesina-Berman will be partnered with Ryley, and Deputy Tony Sun will be partnered with Bluey. Ryley and Bluey were donated to the Broward Sheriff’s Office through the Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory Abduction, which is named for the boy who was murdered in Miami-Dade County in 1995.
Campaign pups throughout the years: These 11 photos will make you crack a smile
Read full article: Campaign pups throughout the years: These 11 photos will make you crack a smileWe found the following 11 photos from Getty Images, and we thought they were worth a share. (Getty Images)Pierre, a 5-year-old basset hound, apparently is a loyal fan of then-President Johnson -- and was happy to pose with a campaign button. (Getty Images)A dog wears a campaign sticker for Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden during a campaign stop at the Buttercup diner on March 3, 2020 in Oakland, California. This photo was taken in front of the White House as the pups wore campaign buttons for Lyndon B. Johnson for President. (Getty Images)In Honolulu, Hawaiian women are seen casting their votes during a presidential election -- and even a dog doesn't dare peek.