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Step aside Kristi Noem, there’s a new contender in the race to determine which conservative can murder a dog in the most brutal way imaginable.  According to a Tuesday report from The Guardian, Kevin Roberts, the president of The Heritage Foundation and a key architect of Project 2025, bragged to his colleagues about killing his neighbor’s dog with a shovel.  Sources who spoke to The Guardian say that around 2004, when Roberts was employed as a professor at New Mexico State University, he described the incident to several colleagues at a dinner party. “My recollection of his account was that…

ASHEVILLE – A local couple is on the path to bringing fitness and entertainment to the Asheville community at a hybrid brewery-wellness center.This month, Josh and Shannon Brewer acquired the keys to the former Down Dog dog park, bar and yoga studio that closed last spring at 51 Sweeten Creek Road. The Brewers will transform the newly leased commercial building into a craft beer taproom with wellness studios.Josh Brewer, who started as a home brewer, sought a place to open a brewery in Asheville after years as a professional brewer in Eastern North Carolina. Shannon Brewer recognized an opportunity to…

Greyhounds are celebrated for their sleek physique, incredible speed, and gentle demeanor. Originating as hunting dogs, they have been admired throughout history for their grace and agility, making them the epitome of canine elegance. Greyhounds possess a unique combination of athleticism and tranquility, often described as “45-mile-per-hour couch potatoes.” They excel in sports like racing and lure coursing, yet are equally content to relax at home with their families. For those drawn to the Greyhound’s distinctive traits but curious about similar breeds—whether for their sighthound lineage, speed, or companionable nature—several breeds share these admirable qualities. This article explores 10 dog…

Rover bills itself as the most popular pet-sitting app in the U.S., with tens of millions of bookings since the service was founded in 2011. But just like other gig-economy apps such as Uber and Airbnb, Rover is offered as a technology platform rather than a direct employer of pet-sitters. And that can lead to some real questions about who’s responsible when something goes seriously wrong. Gizmodo filed a FOIA request with the FTC for consumer complaints about Rover lodged over the past four years. The FTC furnished us 85 complaints that mostly fall into two categories: First, there are…

Across much of the United States, spring is in full force. With warmer weather, people are taking their furry family members out on longer walks and spending more time outside. Alongside blooming flowers and trees, your pet might run into a small, unassuming grass seed pod known as a foxtail. Despite the cute name, foxtails can pose a major threat to your pet’s health.I am a veterinarian in California’s Central Valley, and foxtails are a daily issue where I work, especially during the spring and summer months.What exactly are foxtails?A foxtail isn’t a specific plant. It is a type of…

Confident, intelligent, and curious, the Belgian Malinois is a tireless worker who maintains a lifelong attachment to their owner. This medium-sized, sparkling-eyed breed has a no-frills fawn or mahogany short coat that sets it apart from three closely related Belgian herding dogs. At home, the breed is a sensitive and affectionate family companion. As a police and military K-9, the Malinois possesses exceptional strength and stamina and is poised to face danger if asked. Malinois On the Farm The Belgian Malinois was bred in and named after the city of Mechelen (pronounced “Malines” in France) in the northwestern region of…

According to the American Kennel Club, a therapy dog is trained to be consistent in inconsistent environments and, unlike service dogs, to interact with a variety of people instead of solely their handler. They volunteer in hospitals, nursing homes, workplaces and schools, with a primary goal of providing comfort, affection and stress relief. Kim O’Neil on why she chose Akitas for therapy dogs and also why they aren’t the breed for everyone. “Therapy dogs are another tool in the tool box. When a dog walks in, most of the time the light comes back in the person and they breathe…

What is the rarest dog breed in the UK? Perhaps it’s the otterhound, with worldwide numbers in the hundreds, or the Scottish terrier, a breed that registered just 387 puppy births in the UK in 2024? Or maybe it’s the now-rare Dandie Dinmont, a dog once so renowned that Agatha Christie and Queen Victoria both owned one? The truth is, there are dozens of vulnerable native dog breeds in the UK, some well-known and others less familiar. The Kennel Club says many of these “breeds are at risk of disappearing from our parks and streets, simply because people don’t know they…

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com For dog owners who are uncomfortable with their pooches having to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of them on an airplane or in cargo, a new air travel service offering “white paw experience” has emerged at a costly price. BARK Air kicks off with flights from New York on May 23. The “first-of-its-kind travel experience tailored to dogs” is brought to travelers by BARK, Inc. – the company started in 2011, known for BarkBoxes, treats and toys for furry friends – according to a press release.”We are excited to take…

Every year on April 11, the United States observes National Pet Day. And in addition to the millions of people with furry friends to celebrate, countless A-list musicians also have dogs, cats and other animals to honor on the occasion. And much like their famous owners, a lot of those celebrity pets have fanbases of their own. Taylor Swift’s three cats — Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button — for instance, are all beloved by the pop superstar’s millions of Swifties, and have each appeared in their mom’s various commercials, music videos and photo shoots. Ariana Grande fans are…