November 2 Dog tax slammed as 'short-sighted and unfair' as tourist hot spot aims for public-area cleanup Italy's Bolzano province proposes taxing tourist dogs $2 per day to cover cleanup costs. Residents would pay over $100 annually in a controversial new "fido tax" policy.
October 26 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on haunted hollows and game-day glory The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of haunted hollows and game-day glory.
October 24 Dramatic video shows NYPD officers rescuing a missing dog named Moose from beneath a Manhattan subway train NYPD officers rescued a small dog named Moose from beneath a Manhattan subway train at 14th Street station. Dramatic bodycam footage shows the heroic rescue mission.
October 20 Assistant fire chief's dog escapes unharmed after chewing on lithium-ion battery, sparking house fire A Chapel Hill assistant fire chief's dog, Colton, sparked a small house fire after chewing on a lithium-ion battery while his owners were away from home.
October 15 Truck driver arrested on homicide charges in fiery wreck that killed 8 family members A semitruck driver has been charged with multiple counts of vehicular homicide after a multi-vehicle crash in Georgia killed eight people.
October 7 AI tech helps a senior reunite with her cat after 11 days A woman from Washington reunited with her missing Maine Coon cat Louie after 11 days using Love Lost, a free AI-powered pet recovery platform.
October 4 Dogs treated like family in major American city now face canine cancel culture San Francisco residents complain about dogs in grocery stores and off-leash pets, citing health code violations and calling for stricter enforcement.
September 5 Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.
September 4 Aunt blames niece after accidentally eating dog food during visit, sparking family drama A family visit became awkward when an aunt accidentally ate dog food from her niece's kitchen, sparking a Reddit discussion about guest etiquette and responsibility.
August 26 DANA PERINO: Our dogs remind us of life's sweetest truth Here's the best thing about National Dog Day. We get to take a moment remember how special our pets are to us. And why we must live in the present.