Faced with the tough decision between losing your dog to an alligator, or jumping into the water to fight an 8-foot alligator, most people will let their canine buddy go, rather than risking their lives. This was, however, not an option for McCoy from Florida. When a hungry alligator snatched McCoy’s pet, a chocolate Labrador Retriever named Jake, McCoy did what many wouldn’t have done. He jumped into the pond and fought the alligator until it let go of his dog.
A researcher has been getting a lot of help in her search for bumblebees from a conservation dog. Jacqueline Staab, with the help of her German Short-Haired Pointer named Darwin, has been exploring around Hoosier Pass and parts of the White River National Forest in Summit County, Colorado in search of the alpine bumblebees.
Former gymnast, Lidia Matiss, has filed a lawsuit against Cesar Millan alleging that his dog Pitbull, Junior, attacked her during a visit at the latter’s office building in Van Nuys, California, back in 2017.
According to the AKC 2020 Most Popular Dog Breeds Rankings list released on March 16th, 2021, the French Bulldog is the second most popular dog breed in the USA. This marks the first time the Frenchie has ranked higher than the German Shepherd Dog and the Golden Retriever, two very popular dogs in the USA.
One of the saddest thing for dog owners is hearing that their dog has cancer, because by then, the cancer may have already advanced, and not much can be done to save the dog. However, dog owners have a reason to smile following the release of OncoK9, a test that can detect cancerous cells long before your pet starts showing any symptoms.
Starting in September 2021, a month-long test screening is being conducted at the Miami International Airport on airport employees by two trained dogs capable of detecting the coronavirus through breath and sweat.
