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New York Post
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Man rescued from raging Los Angeles River after jumping in to save dog

A man was rescued from the swollen Los Angeles River after jumping in to save his dog.
The incident occurred after a storm caused torrential rain, flooding, and landslides in Southern California. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
DevOps

U.S. Coast Guard members save dog trapped in shipping container for a week in Houston, Texas

A dog named Connie was found trapped in a shipping container at the Port of Houston.
The dog had been trapped in the container for at least a week. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Ruby on Rails

Ruby to the rescue as dog helps save owner who fell in frozen Michigan lake

Quick-thinking state police officer uses stranded man's dog to rescue him from frozen lake
Bystanders called 911 after the man fell through ice-covered Arbutus Lake [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
LA Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani reveals dog's name at Dodgers' introduction

Shohei Ohtani's dog, who appeared with him during his AL MVP announcement, is named Dekopin or Decopin in Japanese, but he suggests Americans call him Decoy.
The dog's name never surfaced until Ohtani revealed it during his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
LA Dodgers

Ohtani dons Dodger blue, 'can't wait' to get going

Shohei Ohtani refused to disclose the other teams he negotiated with before signing with the Dodgers.
Ohtani revealed the name of his dog during the announcement, who is named 'Decoy' or 'Dekopin' depending on transliteration. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
LA Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani's new teammate Walker Buehler may have solved dog mystery

Walker Buehler speculates about the name of Shohei Ohtani's dog after Ohtani signs with the Dodgers.
Ohtani's dog became viral after he was named AL MVP, but its name remains a mystery. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Girl, 1, fighting for life after being attacked by dog in Cheltenham home

Pet dog critically injures 1-year-old girl in Cheltenham. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

After pilot crashes plane off Rancho Palos Verdes, he and his dog swim to shore

A pilot and his dog safely swam to shore after a small plane crashed near Rancho Palos Verdes. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Speedrunning dog comes up short of setting new record at AGDQ, is still the fastest Gyromite-playing canine

Peanut Butter the Shiba Inu attempted a speedrun at Awesome Games Done Quick but didn't set a new record.
Peanut Butter is an accomplished player of the NES game Gyromite and came close to beating the previous record. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Police shoot 'out of control' dog on west London street after it kills another animal

Armed Met officers shot and killed a dog on a residential street in London after it killed another animal.
The dog was destroyed to prevent further harm to the public. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Dog attack leaves woman fighting for life and man injured as police Taser animal

A woman is in critical condition and a man has minor injuries after a dog attack in south London.
The dog involved in the attack was injured and later died after being tasered by police. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Let's Go Home 1.11.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Amana is a three-year-old dog who is ready for her forever home.
Mikey and Marvin are a bonded pair of kittens looking for a forever home together. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Health

Dogs exposed to second-hand smoke 6x more likely to develop cancer

Exposure to smoke increases dogs' risk of cancer
Dogs in fume-filled homes are up to six times more likely to develop cancer [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Parenting

This Common And Beloved Dog Treat Can Destroy Your Pet's Teeth

Giving hard bones to dogs can be dangerous and result in tooth fractures.
Tooth fractures can cause discomfort, pain, and even lacerations in the mouth or digestive tract. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Laura Murphy-Oates: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

Marnie T is a wellness guru character created by Brian Jordan Alvarez that provides comedic relief and calm during the pandemic.
We Rate Dogs is an Instagram account that shares cute dog pics and provides a source of happiness and humor. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

As I Got to the Front of the Line, a Man Approached Me From Behind'

The author brought their dog inside a post office.
A man asked if the dog was a seeing-eye dog. [ more ]
Funcheap
4 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Shih Tzu Meetup Group | Alta Plaza Park

Do you want to spend some time with fellow Shih Tzu parents out there?Well, this is the perfect group for you.Come and join the San Francisco Shih Tzu Meetup Group.
New York Post
5 months ago
Public health

'Last-resort' antibiotic saves family's dog from fatal mystery disease

A mysterious, treatment-resistant respiratory disease is affecting dogs across the country.
The Oliver family's show dog was saved by a last-resort antibiotic called chloramphenicol.
The disease has been reported in multiple states and has resulted in fatalities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Booksellers stuck up for it': how France fell in love with a shaggy dog story

A memoir about a bernese mountain dog has become a surprise bestseller in France.
The book, titled 'His smell after the rain,' explores the deep grief felt after a dog's death.
Despite initial low expectations, the book has sold over 140,000 copies and won a literary prize. [ more ]
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