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Israelis and Palestinians are working together to save stray animals

Thousands of stray dogs are starving in the West Bank. These charities are working to save them.

Art

Legendary French-American photographer Elliott Erwitt dies aged 95

The world of photography mourns a singular talent, whose images "have helped build our general understanding of who we are as a society and as humans."

Art

Meet the animal rescue shelter hosting an auction of art made by dogs

Rescue dogs in Bristol are unleashing their inner artists to raise funds for the struggling Animal Rescue Centre (ARC).

Culture news

Take a look at the winning images of the Dog Photography Awards 2023

Who let the dogs out? The 2023 Dog Photography Awards returns to celebrate the beauty (and silliness) of dogs in a collection of stunning images.

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Art

Art for dogs? Mexico museum welcomes pets to new exhibition

Mexico City’s Museo Tamayo has put together a modern art exhibition for the enjoyment of humans and their furry friends.

Nature

Bobi, the world’s oldest ever dog, dies age 31

Bobi claimed the Guinness World Record from Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who died in 1939 aged 29 and five months.

Climate

Beer, dogs and TV: The strange side effects of extreme heat

Across Europe, unseasonably warm temperatures could mean altering the pattern of the school year.

Nature

Puppies used as live bait to trap black panthers in Malaysia

Malaysia's wildlife department has defended its use of puppies to trap panthers that strayed into a village.

United Kingdom

'Cruel' greyhound racing should be banned, says leading UK charity

Animal welfare charity is mounting a new campaign to have the sport outlawed by the British government.

World News

UK's American XL Bully ban: Which dangerous dogs are banned in Europe?

On Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the nation's intention to ban all American XL Bullies by the end of the year, following a recent spate of attacks - but which 'dangerous dog' breeds are the most outlawed across Europe?

United Kingdom

UK mulls dog breed ban after violent attack clip goes viral

A leading British politician described the breed as a "clear and lethal danger to our communities, particularly to children."

Culture news

Barking dogs star in Mozart symphony with Danish Chamber Orchestra

Three furry superstars joined the Danish Chamber Orchestra for a very special performance of Mozart's "Hunting Symphony" at this year's Haydn Festival.

Culture news

Venice 2023 review: 'Dogman'

Finland

Finnish 'su-paw-market' welcomes dogs, with carts for canine customers

The grocery store in the Finnish city of Tampere even has an official golden retriever who tests out dog treats and shares the results in Instagram videos.

Green News

Pet bulldog abandoned at airport after being refused by airline

A woman abandoned her dog at a Pennsylvania airport before flying to a resort, officials say.

Living

How to keep your pets happy and healthy in a heatwave

Cats and dogs don’t always know what’s best for them. Here’s some tips from the experts to keep your pets safe in extreme temperatures.

Culture news

He’s fur real: The man going viral for his first walk as ‘human dog'

"This is my hobby, so I will carry on. It makes me happy and other people happy, too."

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WATCH: Mexican NGO offers free medical care on International Dog Day

With more than half Mexican households owning a dog, a local NGO offered free medical care on Saturday to mark International Dog Day.

Living

French town ‘fed up’ with dog poo cracks down using DNA testing

Similar schemes have been trialled in the Spanish city of Valencia, Tel Aviv in Israel and some parts of London.

Culture news

Comedy Pet Photo Awards: Check out these hilarious animal snaps

Who let the dogs out? And the cats, tortoises and ferrets too? Here are our top picks from this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards.