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Source: Lorado / Getty UPDATED: Aug. 26, 2024 The relationship between Black people and dogs is a multifaceted one, deeply rooted in history and shaped by a complex combination of cultural, social, and systemic factors. While dogs have been beloved companions in many Black households across the world, it’s important to remember as the U.S. observes National Dog Day that the history of Black people’s interactions with dogs includes a legacy of oppression, fear and resilience. Black people’s complicated relationship with dogs can be traced back to the era of slavery in the United States. Enslaved Black individuals faced the…

According to a study of 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom, cited in The Huffington Post UK, 46% of people think being an animal lover makes a person more attractive. (Our only question is why the number isn’t higher!) Women were more likely to feel this way than men (49% versus 40%). Approximately one-third of the surveyed Brits (32%) said they thought someone with a dog was more likely to be loyal, compassionate, and kind. Conducted by Direct Line, a UK insurance company, the survey seems to indicate that having a pet may increase the odds of finding love, or…

On the morning of July 10, 1943, Pvt. John P. Rowell and his sentry dog, Chips, hit the beach during Operation Husky. When a hidden machine gun nest opened fire, pinning down the platoon, Chips tore free from Rowell and charged straight into the fortified position. He seized the gunner by the throat, silenced the weapon and forced four Italian soldiers to surrender. That single act of heroism by a mixed-breed family pet from Pleasantville, New York, set Chips on a path to become the most decorated war dog in American history. It also triggered a national debate over whether…

This tale with a happy ending is about technology, community and Shadow, who got out.It happens, as anyone who loves animals knows. One minute they’re here, the next minute they’re off in pursuit of the Great Unknown (unknown to you, that is; they generally are filled with towering purpose).Anyway, about a year ago Santana Kelly had taken her 3-year-old pit bull/labrador mix, Shadow, out to do his business and just like that, he was off.”He just started running,” Kelly recalled.She looked all around her Riverside neighborhood, calling for him and hoping to entice him home. No dice. So, she did…

Two new ancient DNA studies suggest that domesticated dogs were widespread in western Eurasia more than 14,000 years ago Sara Hashemi | Daily Correspondent March 27, 2026 An artist’s depiction of dogs living alongside humans at a site in Turkey 15,800 years ago Kathryn Killackey Dogs have been man’s best friend for a long, long time. The beloved animals were living alongside humans in western Eurasia around 14,000 to 16,000 years ago—before humans developed agriculture—according to two studies published in the journal Nature on March 25. The findings push back the earliest genetic evidence of a domesticated canine by about 5,000 years and…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The 113-year-old Seri Negara finally reopened its doors to the wider public in December 2025 after an intensive 10-month restoration exercise. The round-the-clock restoration work, led by Khazanah Nasional under the Warisan KL initiative, uncovered many fascinating facets of the heritage building’s colourful past. Seri Negara was constructed in 1913 on Bukit Carcosa — which gets its name from the Carcosa that was built in 1898 for the British Resident-General of the Federated Malay States.  A view of the main introduction room during a curated tour of the newly-restored Seri Negara building at Persiaran Tuanku Jaafar. —…

If you’ve ever dreamed of your pup hitting a grand slam and running the bases of a timeless diamond, this event is for you!For five games during the 2026 season, guests can bring their dogs along with them to the park to enjoy Renegades baseball.AND there’s a perk if you’re a little early – the first 75 dogs to through the gates will receive a special collector’s gift courtesy of Good Boy Vodka.“We love having our four-legged friends at the ballpark and are excited to bring Bark in the Park back courtesy of our friends at Good Boy Vodka,” said Renegades general manager Tom Denlinger.  “We’re excited to host Bark in the Park once a month tied in with our Hudson Valley Retrievers alternate identity…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Happy birthday! Americans across the country celebrate birthdays every day — and sometimes even for their beloved pets. Approximately 66% of U.S. households own a pet in 2023, with roughly 65.1 million of those households specifically owning a dog, according to the American Pet Products Association. Pet owners share why they’ve chosen to throw birthday parties for their pets and to what extent they go to celebrate a four-legged member of their family.ANIMAL SHELTER THROWS RESCUE DOG AN EPIC BIRTHDAY PARTY COMPLETE WITH ADORABLE PHOTO SHOOTSandra Macedo is the proud owner of a one-year-old long-haired Dalmatian…

Picking the right dog for you and your lifestyle is never an easy decision. If you’re seeking an energetic, intelligent companion, consider the English Springer Spaniel. A member of the Sporting Group, this bird dog took home first place for its group during the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The English Springer Spaniel’s Temperament The English Springer Spaniel is an extremely loyal, loving, and people-oriented breed. They are smart, obedient workers, eager to please their owners. The English Springer Spaniel is a dutiful companion and would be excited to join in on family activities. Before purchasing a dog, be…

Once the best friend of the Chiribaya people in pre-Inca times, the Chiribaya shepherd dog will now forever occupy a place of honor in Peruvian history. This native breed, which stood with this ancient civilization through life and death between 900 A.D. and 1350 A.D., has just been officially recognized as part of Peru’s national cultural heritage. With this gesture, the state seeks to honor the legacy of the Chiribaya culture and protect a native dog breed that, against all odds, still roams Andean highlands and jungle communities.“The dog exists, and we must protect its presence. It is our heritage…