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TOKYO — Tech companies in Japan and other countries have been sniffing out ways to reunite lost dogs with their owners, developing AI that can identify these precious pooches based on no more than images of their noses. Much like a human fingerprint, a dog’s so-called nose print is unique and stays the same even … Read More “Startups sniff out missing dogs using AI, ‘nose prints’” »
An overweight dog who spent five years inside without ever going out on walks is finally on the road to recovery. Mistreated beagle Leo was unable to see and sniff the world while kept in a home, causing him to pile on the pounds and making his claws grow to unnatural lengths. Rescuers are now … Read More “Beagle Leo rescued after five years without going for walks” »
When Janeda Banelly was looking to adopt a dog, an animal shelter in Arizona gave her a warning before she saw Mr. Happy Face. “I was warned [he] could be inbred because he was so ugly,” she said in a statement. “The shelter staff tried to prepare me for what I was about to see.” … Read More “This Senior Pooch Has Been Crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’” »
A woman and her two dogs were fatally struck by lightning Wednesday morning while walking in the Los Angeles area, authorities said. The woman and the pets had been walking along the San Gabriel River during a thunderstorm when they were struck, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said. They were found laying in the pathway … Read More “California woman and 2 dogs dead after struck by lightning near Los Angeles” »
A US soldier stationed in the Middle East has one Father’s Day wish this year: to save the puppy he found near base and get it to his family in Utah. US Army Sgt. Macintire, a dad of six currently on his 15th deployment overseas, found the pup he named CJ while out on patrol … Read More “US soldier in Middle East needs help rescuing puppy” »
A dog owner is “delighted” her pet has been returned to her safe and sound after it was “stolen” from her after she collapsed outside St Pancras train station. Kat Conway was left heartbroken on Monday (June 6) after her beloved Jessie was taken from her after she was rushed to hospital. The pet owner … Read More “‘Miracle’ as dog stolen from owner while she collapsed on London street found 200 miles away” »
Numerous dogs are up for adoption in Merseyside, and the charity rehoming them is looking for your help. These are 46 of the dogs available for adoption from Dogs Trust Merseyside, based in Huyton. Since 1891 as the National Canine Defence League, and since 2003 as Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity has … Read More “46 adorable dogs up for adoption in Merseyside” »
A hero dog credited with defending its female owner against a mountain lion attack in northern California has died, the woman said Wednesday. Eva, a 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois, began having seizures last weekend at her home, Erin Wilson, 24, told the Sacramento Bee. Her condition worsened from there, despite being taken to an animal hospital … Read More “California woman Erin Wilson says the dog that defended her against mountain lion attacks is dead” »
This city’s coffee scene has gone to the dogs. Black Lab Cafe has just opened on the Upper West Side, with menus featuring delicacies for both people and their four-legged companions. It pretends to be the first java joint of the dog type. “We just said to each other, ‘If no one else does, we … Read More “Black Lab Cafe is NYC’s first dog cafe that serves people and canines” »
This city’s coffee scene has gone to the dogs. Black Lab Cafe has just opened on the Upper West Side, with menus featuring delicacies for both people and their four-legged companions. It pretends to be the first java joint of the dog type. “We just said to each other, ‘If no one else does, we … Read More “Black Lab Cafe is NYC’s first dog cafe that serves people and canines” »
