Dogs
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.
Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place
Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China
From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream
Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty
Two people employed at a luxury hotel operating in the area were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the act. As far as is known, one of them allegedly carried out the act while the other filmed.
Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves
Researchers say domestication drove the change and ask if pets lost intelligence.
Ancient DNA shows people partnered with dogs long before agriculture arose
The findings challenge prevailing domestication timelines in anthropology.
The surprising way to calm the body during sirens
During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.
Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows
The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.
Dog rescued from Ayalon river, Home Front Command names unofficial canine officer
As sirens were sounding in the area due to missile fire from Iran, the dog left its owner’s car and, in panic, jumped into the Ayalon River.
Maintaining immunity: How do our pets help us cope with the situation?
Orit Cohen Shtiler, the district psychologist of Clalit Health Services in the Central District, notes that the need to care for a pet helps maintain routine within the chaos.
As Israeli owners struggle from daily Iranian attacks, pets pay the price of war
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Those giving up pets for war-related reasons often do so because they know they will not be home to provide the love and care their dogs deserve.
Engineer crafts custom dog cancer vaccine with ChatGPT; Rosie’s tumors shrink 75%
Paul Conyngham, a tech entrepreneur and AI expert, pursued the project after veterinarians gave Rosie only a few months to live.
Fleeing Dubai, expats leave pets behind
K9 Friends Dubai has faced a wave of requests from people seeking to give their pets and a jump in alerts about abandoned puppies.
