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Inside Dubai’s luxury dog resort where canines get a five-star stay

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Offering overnight rooming for dogs, My Second Home is more than a compound of kennels – this luxury pet resort has a range of suites, swimming pools and an indoor air-conditioned park for dogs.

Tech News

US tests robotic dogs to patrol border prompting outcry

The plans have been dubbed “a civil liberties disaster in the making” by rights groups in the US.

Nature

Europe’s 89 million dogs are pooing all over biodiversity hotspots

The levels of nitrogen and phosphorous found next to fouled paths would be illegal on farms, scientists were 'staggered' to discover.

Food and Drink

Has dog meat had its day in South Korea?

The practice is a summer custom for keeping cool but globalisation and animal welfare concerns are tweaking younger generations' appetites.

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Living

This company wants to pay you and your dog €9000 to go vegan

If you're prepared to go plant-based for three months with your dog, you could earn a hefty sum.

Tech News

This hiking robot dog could swap the Swiss Alps for other planets

Its creators hope the dog, which uses its sense of touch to navigate, will help humans get to previously inaccessible, dangerous places.

Green News

British victim of Tonga tsunami dedicated her life to rescuing dogs

Friends have paid tribute to Angela Glover as a "shining star" who found "a more fulfilling way of life" in the south Pacific.

Croatia

Dog helps mountaineer survive 13-hour ordeal after ravine fall

Man's warmest friend?

Green News

Eco-friendly gifts to get your pets for Christmas

For those of us who love to give Christmas gifts to our non-human family, here's how to stay eco-friendly.

Living

Is tobacco still being tested on puppies?

Beagles are one of the most widely used dog breeds in animal testing, so what is being tested on them and why?

Culture news

In pictures: Dogs are worshipped at the Hindu festival 'Kukur Tihar'

Wearing marigold garlands and spoilt with treats, once a year the dogs of Nepal are worshipped on the second day of Tihar.

Travel News

Cute dog overload at this New York Halloween parade

The 31st annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade takes place in New York’s Lower East Side.

World News

New laws in England aim to halt rising number of pet thefts

Lawmakers in England plan to introduce new laws which take a tougher line on pet abduction following a sharp increase in cases of unscrupulous thefts

Moments

The best holiday options for you and your dog

Planning a holiday around your pet can be stressful but there are lots of options out there if you want to take your four-legged friend away.

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Bolivia: Dogs blessed on San Roque's feast day

People in Bolivia on Monday celebrated St Roch's Day, honouring the patron saint of dogs. Saint Roch was born in France around 1295. According to tradition, his life was saved by a dog which brought him food when he contracted the plague.

Health news

Man’s best friend is sniffing out COVID in French nursing homes

Pokaa the golden retriever is a quick study and is already delivering impressive results sniffing out coronavirus.

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Exhibition for dogs displays artwork at their eye-level

At this exhibition in Hong Kong, dogs are able to get up close and personal with art

Home

Tel Aviv plans to have a dog DNA register to clear up its poo problem

The Israeli city says its dog owners abandon 500 kg of mess on pavements every month. Now they're looking for a high-tech solution.

Green News

Raw dog food poses major international public health risk

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in multiple samples of raw dog food, making the substance an overlooked driver of antibiotic resistance.

Destinations

The top 10 dog-friendly city breaks in Europe for a furry adventure

Looking for the perfect dog-friendly holiday? Here are the best cities in Europe to take everyone’s favourite family member on an adventure.