‘Flush puppy’ survives toddler toilet terror
A one-week-old cocker spaniel dubbed the “flush puppy” survived for four hours in a sewage waste pipe after being accidentally flushed down a toilet by a four-year-old boy. Read More »
New Orleans man reunited with dog lost during Katrina
A New Orleans man has been reunited with his beloved dog nearly four years after the pair were separated during Hurricane Katrina. Read More »
Animal rights, animal wrongs: Mammals ‘have morals’
Morality may not be a uniquely human trait according to recent research suggesting mammals as varied as wolves, primates, mice, bats and whales know the difference between right and wrong. Read More »
Stranded dog rescued from 100-foot royal hole
A dog had to be winched to safety by firemen after plunging into a 100-foot deep collapsed mineshaft on a country estate owned by Prince Charles. Read More »
Sunglasses-wearing dog reaches longevity milestone
The world’s oldest living dog has celebrated its 21st birthday with a certificate from the Guiness Book of Records, appearances on American television, doggie birthday cake and a visit to a dog hotel and spa. Chanel, a daschund whose age equates to 120 in human years, wears sunglasses because of cataract problems. Read More »
‘Wizard of Oz’ wind-propelled dog found by psychic
A pet dog who was picked up by a gust of wind and blown almost a mile in a real life “Wizard of Oz” escapade has been reunited with her owner – obviously called Dorothy – thanks to the intervention of a pet psychic. Read More »
‘Crazy dog’ triggers White House intruder scare
One week into his incumbency in the White House, “First Puppy” Bo is already acting like he owns the place, although it seems the Obamas’ six-month-old Portuguese water dog has proven a rather over-enthusiastic guard dog. Read More »
Pampered New York pooches take up yoga
Fast-living Manhattanites can now treat their stressed out chihuahuas to the latest in chillout therapy by booking them a yoga – or “doga” – lesson. Read More »
Dogs out-smart chimps in Harvard exams
A university laboratory dedicated to the study of canine cognition has established that dogs may actually be smarter than chimpanzees – at least when it comes to knowing the difference between one bucket and another. Read More »
Identity of White House ‘First Puppy’ revealed
U.S. President Barack Obama has reportedly honoured his election pledge to reward his daughters with a pet dog. Read More »
