A harsh economic climate has negatively affected cities and municipal services across the country. But the downturn hit home for a five-year-old German Shepherd named Daro earlier this month.
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Cowabunga! Dogs Take to the Waves in Annual Surf Competition
These dogs aren’t afraid of the ruff waters. (Sorry, we had to.)
Five Questions With Wilma Melville, Founder of the National Search Dog Foundation
In the face of disaster, some of the most critical rescuers have four legs.
Dog with Two Broken Legs Survives Tornado, Crawls Home to Find Family
Amid the destruction and devastation that has followed the severe tornadoes sweeping across the country, there’s one touching survivor tail worth celebrating — and it wags. (See what we did there?)
How Nazi Scientists Tried to Create an Army of Talking Dogs
It’s further proof that Hitler was barking mad.
Adorable Video of the Day: Dog Acts as Surrogate for Liger Cubs
Here’s something you don’t see everyday: Liger cubs being lovingly nursed by their adoptive caretaker, a black dog.
Happy Friday: Boo, Facebook’s Most Popular Dog, Gets a Book Deal
Want to land a book deal? It’s easy if you’re the cutest (and most popular) dog in the world!
Sad Side Effect: Dogs’ and Cats’ Health Suffering as Belts Tighten
Poor Fido is feeling the crunch, too.
Canine of the Year: Military Dog Reportedly Assisted in bin Laden Raid
Accompanying the Navy Seals who completed the bin Laden mission was a faithful four-legged fighter.
Are Female Dogs Smarter Than Male Dogs? Battle of the Sexes Extends to the Animal Kingdom
It looks like there’s a reason why Lassie was smarter than Old Yeller. (It’s called science.)
Chinese Animal Activists Save Hundreds of Dogs From Being Eaten
Hundreds of dogs were spared being served on the dinner table in China after activists staged a 15-hour standoff to save them.
Man’s (Rich) Best Friend: Despite Weak Economy, Spending on Pets Increases
A survey shows Americans care more for their pets, even in the face of financial hardship.