Dogs
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
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place
Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China
Travel blogger Guo gained popularity on the Chinese social media app Douyin when he began documenting his adventures with his dog, eight-year-old Chutou.
From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream
A canine training expert told JTA it was “highly unlikely” that a dog could be trained to carry out sexual assault.
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.
