Dogs

Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute

The German Shepherds, valued at $2,300 each, were brought out of the Lilongwe palace beginning three days after the election and finishing only the day before Mutharika’s inauguration on October 5.

Then-Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera speaks during an election campaign rally at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, on September 13, 2025.
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Dedicated accessories for pets and personal equipment have been launched in Israel

A HOLOCAUST survivor reunites with her lost dog, Charlie, in Jaffa, December 28, 2025.

Jaffa police reunite 85-year-old Holocaust survivor with lost dog

Therapy dog Panda rescued by Israel Police.

Panda the therapy dog stolen from central Israel, held for ransom near Ramallah in the West Bank


New service simplifies flying pets

New online service by the Ministry of Agriculture makes it easier to request permission to fly dogs and cats to Israel, streamlining the process for pet owners worldwide.

 A dog with a suitcase

The connection between dogs and home design: Discover bone street

In Israel, around 250 pet-related businesses open annually. Bone Street focuses on lifestyle, aesthetics, and innovation, significantly contributing to your home's design.


How to choose the right pet for you

How do you know which pet is right for you? How much will it cost? What else should prospective pet owners be worried about? Here's what you need to know.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Is the war in Israel unleashing pet-friendly hotels?

Many left everything behind but did not agree to leave their pets unguarded. They wanted to take them along in this time of crisis.

 DOGS WITH guests at the Atlas Backstage Hotel in Tel Aviv.

A soldier's loyal companion: The daring dogs of the IDF's Oketz Unit

In the bitter war that followed October 7, many IDF Oketz canines saved lives – and gave their own in consequence. 

 Troops and dogs of the Oketz Canine Unit operate in the Gaza Strip, in an IDF handout image published November 26, 2023.

How does the IDF dismantle Hamas strongholds in Rafah?

The IDF Southern Command is writing a new combat doctrine, which, for the first time ever, combines combat above and below ground at the same time.

 IDF soldiers operating in Rafah, June 20, 2024.

Essential car accessory? A dog. Ask a truck driver

The driver flipped his car into a stream with four dogs. One walked 6 km to their Florida campsite, initiating the rescue.

Gart was rescued using a rope ladder

Finding a ‘shidduch’ for dogs in shelters can reduce their stress and make them more adoptable 

“Many potential adopters might already have a dog or would like to engage in social activities with their dog,” researchers said.

 One of the pairs of shelter dogs from the study. These dogs chose to cuddle, even though they were offered separate beds.

Pooped out: Dealing with an indifferent municipal veterinary service

I learned the service has only three veterinary teams for the whole city

 TWO COLLIES – among the neighborhood’s 900 – out and about.

Pampered pooches can travel in style as new doggy airline 'Bark Air' takes flight

The company said that it aimed to make long-distance travel more comfortable for dogs that don't fit under the seats in front of passengers on commercial flights,

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