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In January 1925, doctors in Nome, Alaska saw the stirrings of a diphtheria outbreak, a deadly infectious disease. The closest city with the antidote (a simple antibiotic) was Anchorage, 500 miles away. It was the dead of an Alaskan winter, with temperatures dipping to negative 50 degrees Fahrenheit. There was only one hope left for transportation: a sled dog relay.Twenty mushers volunteered to traverse the Iditarod Trail in the Great Race of Mercy with their trusty Siberian huskies. One novice, three-year-old sled dog led the final stretch; his name was Balto. He and his musher, Gunnar Kasson, thundered into Nome…

The global pet travel market is soaring, projected to reach nearly USD 3.9 billion by 2030, thanks to a consistent 8–9% annual growth. Dogs are leading the charge, making up nearly 60% of all pets that fly, drive, or ferry across borders with their families  🌍 Real Journeys Made Simple Moving pets internationally is a complex dance of vaccinations, health certificates, microchips, quarantine rules, and ever-changing airline regulations. It’s no wonder pet owners are turning to trusted specialists for help. One Reddit user shared a glowing review: “We moved from Washington State to the UK and had a wonderful experience…

<\/div><\/div>”],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Sometimes it feels as if everyone walking down the street has a dog, but you won’t find these rare dog breeds on every sidewalk. Some hail from far-off locales, others have unique features like extra digits or talents like truffle-hunting. All of them are found in such small numbers that they sometimes aren’t even acknowledged by the American Kennel Club. See which dogs made the list. (Also rare? Dogs who can hang in hot weather, and those who can keep up in the cold.) Scroll through for our favorite rare dog breeds on the…

Not just any dog can walk in the doors. These dogs are part of ITA (Intermountain Therapy Animals) and are screened, trained and licensed for the privilege of service. These unique dogs are naturally drawn towards humans, adults and children alike. ITA ensures each dog can handle surprises, human touch, loud noises and new environments.  Shane Kibler, Specialty Courts Program Administrator for Juvenile Court District 3 has been working for 23 years, but dogs have only been coming to his work since the beginning of 2023.  “Nothing can replace the dogs in court. They’re a one-of-a-kind experience,” Kibler said.  During…

Becoming a service dog isn’t easy, and this video proves just that. Only the most focused, obedient, and even-tempered pups make the cut. After all, their work is life-changing. However, for every canine that graduates, there’s one who just couldn’t stick to the syllabus.Still, a “dropout” doesn’t mean failure. Sometimes, it simply means discovering a different path. One Labrador who didn’t quite make it as a service dog is proving that heart, humor, and a few misplaced household items can still make a big difference.Owner shares conversations with ‘dog that dropped out of service dog school’Leo, a Labrador Retriever, might…

Are you ready to discover what makes your dog unique? An AKC-Certified Pedigree is your purbred dog’s official family tree that allows you to trace your favorite pal’s ancestry. A pedigree provides you with information you may not have otherwise known. It will show you if your dog has champions in its bloodline. This means that at least one of its parents or grandparents earned an AKC Championship title. You might see a CH (Conformation Champion), FC (Field Champion) or MACH (Master Agility Champion) affixed to the front of one of your dog’s ancestor’s names. You will also find out…

Atlanta-based Fetch Park plans to open a membership-only dog park complete with a bar and food in Germantown by the end of the year.A media release did not specify where in Germantown the park will open.The announcement comes after BARK, the New York-based company behind BarkBox, tested a membership-based dog park and retail experience in East Nashville last year.Fetch Park was founded in 2018 by Stephen Ochs and his longtime friend and former Atlanta Falcon Garrett Reynolds. The Nashville location will be the second outpost for the brand.Memberships will cost $20 per month or $10 for a day pass. The…

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysThe internet is melting over a video of first-time dog parents listing the reasons why they adopted a Golden Retriever. Maple and her cat sibling, Waffles, a popular duo on Instagram with over 401K followers, have continued to make netizens chuckle with their opposite personalities. A new video has now shared a look at the fur baby being a “perfect fit” for the family.First-time dog parents share their Golden Retriever’s…

“We know this news will be tough for many, especially our dedicated The Last of Us Factions community, who have been following our multiplayer ambitions ardently,” the studio said in a post on its website. “We’re equally crushed at the studio as we were looking forward to putting it in your hands.”Naughty Dog said developers at the studio had been in pre-production on The Last of Us Online since the development of The Last of Us Part 2, which it shipped in 2020. The online game was “unique and had tremendous potential,” the studio said, but it was also a…

Dr. Hillary Cook of the Crozet Animal Wellness Center Veterinarian Dr. Hillary Cook will open her clinic, the Animal Wellness Center, in downtown Crozet later this month. The location is at the curve on Crozet Avenue as it leaves downtown, where for the last few weeks heavy equipment has been packing fill dirt in place for a new two-lane commercial driveway with adequate sight lines on approaching traffic. Dr. Cook earned her veterinary degree from Virginia Tech 12 years ago and for the last five years has worked as an associate at the Orange Veterinary Clinic in Orange. She is…