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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: Getty ImagesWe’re all familiar with the ice bucket challenge, which became a huge viral event in 2014 with the aim of raising awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS – it’s simple; you get a bucket of ice water emptied over your head, usually administered by a friend or family member.In the decade since, there have been a few revivals, including one this year to raise money for the mental health non-profit Active Minds. But there’s been another, in which dog owners pour…

A teenage girl and a dog have been ‘attacked with stick’ while at an English Heritage site. Police have released a photo of a suspect following the incident at Cirencester Amphitheatre at around 11am on Monday 2 December. The victim, a 14-year-old girl, was hit with a walking stick – as was her dog. She sustained reddening to her arm, and her dog is not believed to have been injured. “Investigating officers have conducted enquiries but are yet to identify the woman pictured and are now asking for information from the public”, a Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesperson said. Adding: “Anyone who…

The single greatest thing about Last Week Tonight has always been John Oliver’s willingness to spend HBO’s money to explore exactly how venal and low-rent American institutions really are, whether that meant founding his own tax-exempt religion to show how easy televangelists have it, buying and forgiving a bunch of medical debt to show how crappy the debt collection industry is, or creating a Supreme Court made up entirely of dogs to show just how much cooler things would be if the Supreme Court was made up entirely of dogs. The pandemic put a stop to most of Oliver’s pranks,…

A pet owner who was curious about his rescue dog’s mixed-breed heritage was left surprised at what a DNA test revealed.Max Matthai from Baltimore, Maryland, makes no bones about the fact he didn’t know a whole lot about his dog Louie before deciding to adopt him.”We found Louie on a Facebook page for a rescue group from Texas,” Matthai told Newsweek. “They drive to Maryland where we currently live and all the way to Washington state once a month to get puppies adopted. All we went off of was a picture of him. We had no idea what his breed…

Dec. 8 story update: Just hours after we published news of Basher’s adoption, the Cornwall RSPCA announced on Facebook that poor Basher has been returned to them. “All of our hopes were lifted recently when Basher was offered a home, but sadly it didn’t work out,” the post reads. “The couple that took him on had experience with his breed and tried their best for him, but he just didn’t cope in their home.” Bringing a new pupper into your home can be a daunting experience. No matter what a dog’s personality might seem to be during a shelter visit,…

India’s love for furry companions is undeniable. With over 10 million pet dogs, the country ranks as the sixth-largest pet dog-owning nation in the world. However, despite the rise in pet ownership, many pet parents remain unaware of potential zoonotic diseases affecting their dogs, as highlighted in reports by the Journal of Animal Health and Production. Beyond health risks, two major challenges––high veterinary costs, reported by 43.33 per cent of pet owners, and limited insurance options, noted by 36.25 per cent of pet parents––hinder proactive pet care. With medical expenses rising, the need for financial security in pet care has…

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A new exhibition at the Cabildo is set to highlight painter George Rodrigue’s Cajun heritage and impact on the Cajun Revival.The Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog exhibition, opening in November, will feature over 50 of Rodrigue’s paintings with artifacts from the museum that represent Cajun culture. ‘Swift Selfie Studio’ at Fringe + Co. in New Orleans for Eras Tour The New Iberia native is best known for his “Blue Dog” paintings.According to a news release, the exhibition aims to highlight Rodrigue’s Cajun heritage through six themes including landscapes, language and legends, families and communities, music, foodways…

SAN ANTONIO – World Mental Health Day is Thursday, Oct. 10. In Military City USA, several organizations provide mental health resources. Some are geared toward veterans’ needs.Endeavors is one organization that helps with mental health resources along with housing and financial assistance.According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 41% of veterans have a “potential need for mental health care.”Endeavors has a team ready to help out with clients who manage anxiety, PTSD and depression.Diego has four legs, lots of fur and plenty of head scratches to go around. His main job, though, is being a therapy dog.“When he meets…

A once popular dog breed, the Belgian Laekenois, known for its sheep herding abilities, is facing the threat of extinction.A woman has taken her advocacy to TikTok with passion, sharing enticing videos that highlight the little-known Belgian Laekenois (pronounced “Lak-in-wah”).Her account, @TheDoomydogs, has garnered significant attention from dog lovers, prompting a lively exchange in the comments section where users share tales of their own rare pooch pals. Concerns over the fate of these unique breeds have been voiced by some.READ MORE: UK’s oldest toy dog breed with links to Tudor period is dying outREAD MORE: Scientists find ‘goldmine’ new part…

I grew up on a big farm in Saskatchewan, Canada and each summer during my teenage years, I would leave the farm to go and stay with a friend of my fathers who was a well known mineral prospector. He taught me all about mineral prospecting during those summers together, and it’s really what I’ve been doing ever since. There’s no better place on earth than Saskatchewan for the work I do. I now run my own mineral exploration and oil production company here; we have worked extensively in South and Central America and Europe, but we tend to focus…