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ENGADINE, Mich. (WLUC) – Mushers and their dogs crossed the finish line on Sunday in Engadine after completing the 2026 Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race. About 16 mushers competed in either the 80-mile or 30-mile race. Lynne Witte has mushed for 22 years and looks forward to the race now in its second year.“People asked me that question the other day,” Witte said. “‘Why did you not go to Minnesota to race?’ I said because it’s close, but also because it’s a new race. You never know what the new race is, and it’s fun, and [there are] different people.”While…

An elementary school student at Heritage Academy was hospitalized Friday after a Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office canine bit her during a school program. The Belgian Malinois accompanied sheriff’s deputies to Community Helper Day, Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told The Dispatch. A female student grabbed the dog from behind, he said, and the dog turned around and bit her. “She had to go to the hospital,” Hawkins said. “But I don’t know the extent of the injuries. … It’s a very unfortunate accident. It just breaks my heart. I’ve been sick about it.” The sheriff’s office participates in Community Helper Day at…

Few sporting events in the United States capture the hearts of generations the way the Westminster Dog Show has. Few have survived what the Westminster Dog Show has either. The show has gone on despite world wars, pandemics, stock market crashes, and many, many blizzards. (The event is traditionally held in February.)Established in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club, the event’s host, is the oldest organization dedicated to the sport of dogs in the United States. The Dog Show, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, is the second-longest continuously held sporting event nationwide after the Kentucky Derby. (In 1884, there were…

When you think of wild dogs, chances are you don’t think of a species able to climb trees like a primate or one that eats a lot of fruit – or even one that looks like a bear – but, just like any other family, the canine family has its weird members too. Weirdest dogs in the world Maned wolf The maned wolf isn’t so much a walking contradiction as a portmanteau creature assembled from parts of other animals. For a start, it isn’t a wolf – and it doesn’t behave like one. It eats a lot of fruit for…

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to create a relaxing environment for dogs kept in kennels or left alone at home. But researchers say music is context-dependent, meaning the effects vary based on dogs’ temperament, the setting, the type of tune and the volume at which it’s played. Social media videos of dogs howling to music,…

Sixty-five percent of pet owners would make budget cuts to their own lifestyle before disrupting their pets’, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners found that they spare no expense when it comes to their furry friends, splurging on high-quality food (66%), new toys (40%), and grooming sessions (24%). Conducted by Talker Research for MetLife Pet Insurance, the annual survey found that you can’t put a price on these pets’ love: 85% said their pet has been their main source of happiness throughout 2025. Thinking back on the year, pet parents recall their companion being…

Sixty-five percent of pet owners would make budget cuts to their own lifestyle before disrupting their pet’s, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners found that they spare no expense when it comes to their furry friends, splurging on high-quality food (66%), new toys (40%) and grooming sessions (24%). Conducted by Talker Research for MetLife Pet Insurance, the annual survey found that you can’t put a price on these pets’ love: 85% said their pet has been their main source of happiness throughout 2025. Thinking back on the year, pet parents recall their companion being…

Parenting is no walk in the park, which might be why some are opting out and choosing the walk in the park… with a dog. Now, a new study has revealed a link between dog ownership and declining birth rates, confirming the changing choices of many couples. “One side of the story” Parenting is no walk in the park, which might be why some are opting out and choosing the walk in the park… with a dog. Dmytro Hai – stock.adobe.com Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary say the link isn’t just because of the ruff (ahem) gig children present.  “Some studies suggest that dog owners…

Ones and Tooze this week is about JOLTS, the great resignation and about pets and pet food. Its a huge industry. $100 billion per annum in spending in the US. And pet spending is highly income elastic. What drives it, is our deep attachment to companion animals. As Cameron and I discuss living with a pet, particularly a human-centered dog can be a transformative experience – intimacy with a being that is not human. In large part as a result of caring for Ruby, our Havanese, I’ve given up eating meat. As I would freely acknowledge, given the carnivorous appetites…

NEED TO KNOW A recent study found that having a dog at home may boost the mental health of teenagersThe study, led by Dr. Kikusui Takefumi at Azabu University in Japan, found that adolescents who own dogs “have a higher well-being than those who do not”Researchers observed 343 Japanese teenagers and compared the mental health of dog owners to kids who did not have dogs Having a dog at home may boost the mental health of teenagers, according to a recent study.  The study, led by Dr. Kikusui Takefumi at Azabu University in Japan and published in the iScience journal,…