Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
Therapy dogs comfort passengers at Istanbul Airport
The airport has been running the program to help reduce stress and anxiety amongst passengers passing through its terminals.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Penang warehouse collapse: Tracker dogs assist in SAR operations
Khairy Sulaiman said the tracker dogs would only be allowed to enter the area of the rubble after it was confirmed to be safe.
Wed Nov 29 2023
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand that the government scrap its plans to ban eating dog meat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan
The Zama Shrine hosts Shichi-Go-San rituals where pet parents can pray for the health and happiness of their animals.
Sat Nov 18 2023
Switzerland's beloved St. Bernard dogs lap up new social role
The dogs, one of Switzerland's national symbols internationally renowned for helping alpine rescues, are now saving people in other ways.
Fri Sep 29 2023
After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears
Authorities have already cleared many slums in the city and put up cutouts of langurs to scare away monkeys from public spaces.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Maui wildfires death toll hits 93 amid frantic search for the missing
Crews of firefighters were still battling flare-ups, and cadaver dogs were sifting through the town's charred ruins in search of victims.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Yoga enthusiasts master the cat pose at kitten yoga session
Yoga involving furry companions is a popular trend around the world, with sessions involving goats and dogs usually to bust stress.
Sun Aug 13 2023
Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter
The market for pet products in China, from health care and toys to litter and clothing is expected to grow this year, research shows.
Sat Aug 05 2023
Motor-biking dog and owner cruise Brazil's streets to help hungry pups
The two have become social media sensations, chronicling their efforts delivering food to dogs-in-need for over 150,000 followers on TikTok.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Water surge tragedy: SAR operation enters fourth day to find last victims
The search methods will be expanded to include search on land as well as via water rafting, in addition to using the tracker dogs.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Paris blast: At least 37 hurt, sniffer dogs pick up scent under rubble
The explosion tore through Rue Saint-Jacques, which runs from the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral to the Sorbonne University, in the late afternoon .
Thu Jun 22 2023
These robots are joining the New York Police Department
Robot dogs will soon be stepping onto the city streets, as well as new devices tasked with monitoring certain enclosed spaces.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Chinese COVID data from animal market gives clues on origins - Report
The sequences showed that raccoon dogs and other animals susceptible to the virus were present in the market and may have been infected.
Tue Mar 21 2023