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The head of a right-wing think tank that authored the Project 2025 agenda for a second Donald Trump presidency has been accused of beating a dog to death with a shovel, The Guardian reported. Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, allegedly told colleagues that he killed the dog because its barking was disturbing his family. The alleged incident occurred in 2004 when Roberts was an assistant history professor at New Mexico State University. “My recollection of his account was that he was discussing in the hallway with various members of the faculty, including me, that a neighbor’s dog had…

“Inside the Mind of a Dog,” which aims to reveal the inner workings of man’s best friend, is available to stream now. A local nonprofit organization featured prominently in the new Netflix documentary “Inside the Mind of a Dog” is “excited” about its representation in the film. The 75-minute program, released Aug. 9, aims to reveal the inner workings of man’s best friend, and Canine Companions, a Santa Rosa organization that trains service dogs, serves as the “backbone” of the film, according to Dr. Brenda Kennedy, the nonprofit’s vice president of health and research. “We could not have asked for…

The harrier has been revealed as one of the most at-risk dog breeds in the UK and Ireland, new research from The Kennel Club shows.  In the last few years it has seen very few new births, with none recorded in 2023 and nine in 2022, down from 38 in 2021 with the Covid-related puppy boom. Now, the latest figures from The Kennel Club reveal that just one puppy was registered in 2024. The harrier originated as a 13th-century hunting dog, standing between the taller foxhound and the smaller beagle – similar in appearance and temperament to both breeds. The…

BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — There has long been a debate about what qualifies as “Up North” in Wisconsin. People in Green Bay or Wausau may have a very different definition than people in Kenosha or Janesville. However, few will argue that the tip top of Bayfield County certainly meets the definition. Still, even in the northernmost reaches of the Badger State, some think it is too far south for dog sledding charters. What You Need To Know Wolfsong Adventures operates dog sledding trips in Bayfield County Having trips available within Wisconsin serves as a selling point Caring for sled dogs is an…

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Over 700 dogs are expected to attend conformation, obedience, and rally events, which showcase more than 130 Abilene Kennel Club (AKC) breeds.Richard Nance expressed how great the event was and highlighted that attendees came from all over the nation.“We have some people from Mexico, from many of the states,” said Nance.Shelby Norlin also said how excited she was about the dog show.“Very exciting; it’s just a great show they’ve put on a wonderful venue. It’s not a large show, but it’s a very welcoming, homey type show. So, one of the better ones that I have…

Spot, made by US-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics, can re-balance if knocked over, can navigate uneven or rough terrain, and carries a scanner which can show operators the state of a badly damaged building, according to Historic England.Meanwhile, drones can be used access disaster-hit buildings where previously scaffolding would have been needed to assess the damage. Mr Bedford said: “Having used these tools in many varied high-risk environments, I’ve seen first-hand how they can navigate debris, climb stairs, and reach elevated structures that would normally require expensive and potentially risky methods of access.”This means we can make faster, better-informed decisions…

Banfield is a chain of veterinary clinics operating since 1955. The company doesn’t offer traditional pet insurance. Instead, Banfield offers “Optimum Wellness Plans,” which are standalone wellness and preventive packages specifically for Banfield locations.Compared to the best pet insurance companies, Banfield’s wellness is a unique product, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s good. Its worth highly depends on your specific situation and whether you live near a reputable Banfield clinic.Banfield Pet Wellness Pros and ConsBanfield Pet Wellness ProsDiscounts on Banfield products and servicesOffers puppy and kitten plans that include spay/neuter surgeryCanine DNA test availableBanfield Pet Wellness ConsWellness benefits are…

By now, we’re all very familiar with Frenchies and Goldens. Even the relatively uncommon West Highland White Terrier (though we might not be able to come up with that exact name on the spot) is a dog many of us have seen before. But what about the truly rare breeds?We spoke to Dr. Liza Cahn, veterinarian at Embrace Pet Insurance, to get the scoop on some of the rarest dog breeds in the world. “As a vet, I have been around lots of dogs of many different breeds,” she says. “But when researching rare breeds, I came across several that…

Although aging is inevitable for pets, owners still feel heartbreak as they watch their dog’s energetic spunk slowly decline and signs of cognitive dysfunction increase.The American Kennel Club reported that 28 percent of dogs between the ages of 11 and 12 show at least one sign of dog dementia, which is the dog equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease in humans. That increased to 68 percent when dogs reached the age of 15.Owner Paola Kulsrud noticed the family’s oldest dog Mehkia showing early signs of doggy dementia last fall. She told Newsweek that he would get stuck behind the couch, not knowing…

A miniature dachshund has been found alive and well after spending more than 500 days in the Australian wilderness.Kangala Wildlife Rescue said it had been working “around the clock” to find the dog, Valerie, on Kangaroo Island, off the coast of Australia. She was last seen by her owners on a camping trip in November 2023.Georgia Gardner and her boyfriend, Joshua Fishlock, had momentarily left Valerie in a playpen at their campsite while the couple went fishing. When they returned, she was gone.Valerie’s 529 days in the wilderness – surviving intense heat and avoiding venomous snakes – was brought to…