Dogs
17% of Israelis sleep with their dog in bed – and that’s not the most surprising part
A new survey conducted for Walla on International Dog Day reveals just how much dogs are part of the Israeli family, and what happens when it comes to vacation planning?
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
Disabled IDF veteran says he was forced to leave McDonald's with service dog
While Israeli children enjoy summer break, 60 puppies born in southern Israel wait for adoption
Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California
This year’s overall winner was five-year-old Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, followed closely by Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper from Long Beach.
WATCH: IDF paratroopers and K9 unit discover, destroy rocket-filled tunnel in southern Gaza
A video released by the IDF shows footage from a body camera on a military dog of the IDF's K9 unit, Oketz, exploring the cave and finding dozens of munitions.
Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes
An Israeli nonprofit is using a Tinder-style app to match shelter dogs and cats with loving families and reduce failed adoptions.
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who shot and killed Oketz dog in Lebanon
The IDF said that any inaccuracies in its initial statement describing the incident were due to "human error."
Canine chaos in Jerusalem: Man arrested after sharing video riding motorcycle with dog in lap
In the video, the dog is seen standing on the owner's lap, with no sign of any gear to protect the animal.
California authorities uncover suspected mass killing of hundreds of rescue dogs
A majority of the dogs were microchipped, and many were found to have been killed by gunshots, police confirmed after forensic testing.
Chetz the dog, wounded in Iranian strike during Operation Rising Lion, learns to walk again
“At first, I'd have given him a low chance [of survival], but the more I got to know him, I saw he wanted to. He wants to live, he wants to fight. So let’s give him that chance,” his vet said.
New kind of school: China's dog owners splurge on preschools to pamper beloved pets
As declining birth rates alter lifestyles, pets are increasingly treated as members of the family, driving growth in higher-value services such as daycare, grooming, and training.
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
