Dogs

April 22, 2025

Study Finds That Dogs Can Tell if Someone Is Untrustworthy

Fool a dog once, shame on you. Fool them twice? A study says you may not get away with that. Scientists from Kyoto University found that dogs can determine if you're trustworthy based on your actions, and even act according to that. More so, they may only follow commands from people that they believe in. The study, published in the journal Animal Cognition in 2015, was led by researcher Akiko Takaoka.

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February 20, 2025

Emotional Pet Portraits Capture Cherished Final Moments Between Dogs and Their Humans

Anyone who has been fortunate enough to have a pet knows that they are more than just animals—they're family. Losing a beloved companion is deeply painful, and the pets we lose deserve to be honored and remembered. With this in mind, Ohio-based, award-winning pet photographer Holly Hildreth created her End of Life photo series. This heartfelt photo series captures intimate portraits of terminally ill dogs and their families in their final days together.

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January 21, 2025

Mom Dog Carries Her Hypothermic Pup in Her Mouth All the Way to the Veterinarian Clinic To Get Help

Dogs are incredibly smart creatures, especially when it comes to matters of life and death. A mom dog recently caught on video in Turkey is the perfect example of this. The pooch was seen carrying her hypothermic puppy in her mouth to bring it to the Beylikduzu Alfa Veterinary Clinic in Istanbul, where the little dog was immediately treated by doctors in order to save its life.

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December 19, 2024

This Fluffy and Round “One-Eyed“ Creature Is Real But It’s Not What You Think It Is

Could aliens be among us already? Do monsters actually live in under our beds? Are Pokémon real? If not, what is this round, one-eyed creature that has taken the Internet by storm? It’s all at once spooky and adorable, making it seem like the tricky work of AI—but it’s not! Upon closer inspection, you'll realize that this isn't a creature from outer space or some crafty Photoshop. Can you guess what it is?

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