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Colerain Township’s opening its new dog park this spring at Heritage Park.Trustees approved $8,000 worth of improvements to one of four ballfields at the park to convert it for canine users. Trustee Raj Rajgopal said the township’s surrounding neighbors have parks for their residents’ dogs and Colerain Township residents will now have a place of their own to allow their dogs to run.Contracts for the work were approved April 10: $2,050 to Simpson Fence for fencing; $2,950 to Bob Meyer Landscape for five trees: four 5-inch caliper trees and one 4-inch caliper tree for shade; and $3,000 to Accents Aquatics for a…

1One to Watch: Kerry Blue TerrierVolha MaksimavaNo other dog jumped as far up the 2024 AKC rankings as the Kerry Blue Terrier, which rose a remarkable 25 places, from no. 160 to no. 135. Hey, we get it: Named for the Irish county from which he comes, this is one gorgeous dog. And that showstopping, wonderfully soft coat is not only hypoallergenic, it doesn’t shed. 2One to Watch: Bracco ItalianoKsenia RaykovaRecognized by the AKC in 2022, the Bracco Italiano has zoomed up 20 spots, from no. 152 in 2023, to no. 132 in 2024. The oldest European pointer, this Northern…

There is a mainstream belief that pets significantly improve mental health and especially during adverse times like the Covid-19 pandemic, this belief led to a surge in pet adoption in the hopes of better mental health with furry companions. However, a study from Aarhus University and King’s College London, published in Mental Health & Prevention, challenged this popular assumption and shed light on a more nuanced relationship between pets and the pet owner’s mental health. Pets are lovely companions, but they don’t alleviate your mental health problems. (Pexels) ALSO READ: Is caring for your demanding puppy becoming more frustrating? Study…

Midtown Manhattan may be an unlikely place to have my first encounter with the Tibetan Mastiff, but there they were— four behemoths charging toward me from the far end of a long hallway at the home of Martha Felsenstein. president of the American Tibetan Mastiff Association (ATMA). The pack was led— naturally— by a little Tibetan Spaniel named TringTring. Having grown up with large dogs, I’m not easily intimidated, but four TMs barreling straight for me was still a bit daunting. With plumed tails flying and kindly expressions animating their impressive heads, however, I knew I was safe. The dogs…

The rarest horse breeds come from all regions of the globe. Some are desert-dwelling equines with ancient roots, while others learned to thrive in the harsh and rugged landscape of the wildest parts of Britain. Others are more recent cultivations, carefully selected for key characteristics such as color and conformation.One thing all these breeds have in common is scarcity. Indeed, some of these beautiful breeds only have a handful of individuals left. Though small in number, all these elusive equines have so much to offer, from sporting skill and sleek, elegant coats to vital conservation work and cultural heritage. Here…

The VFW’s #StillServing campaign honors the continued commitment and sacrifice of America’s veterans. For some of those men and women, dogs have played – or continue to play – a crucial role. The VFW wants to share their stories. As ‘man’s best friend,’ dogs often have a special bond with humans. For many veterans, that bond is uniquely important whether it’s working with a dog as a service member or a dog’s assistance in the workplace or their personal lives after leaving the military. The VFW is collecting a wide range of stories including, but not limited to: Service dogs…

8 laws from across the world for keeping pets Pet ownership comes with a variety of responsibilities, and different countries around the globe have laws that ensure the welfare and safety of animals. Among these, some mandate micro-chipping while others set apart limits for social animals. Some do this in their unique ways. Here are eight interesting, and sometimes surprising, laws that point out responsible ownership and animal welfare worldwide:1. Germany – Mandated dog training In Germany, dog owners must pass the “Hundeführerschein,” or dog handler’s license.It assesses knowledge of dog behaviour, training, and care. The bottom line is to…

Most Clevelanders know of Balto, the 1925 sled dog that was part of the team that delivered lifesaving medicine to Nome, Alaska, during an outbreak of diphtheria. Even before the taxidermized mount of the most famous sled dog in history was put on display in 1933 at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH), his story was known. Some of us met the preserved Balto during school trips to the museum when we were kids, others more recently watched the 1995 animated movie or read to our kids about the canine’s courage. In 1925, Balto lead a team of sled…

And Trace, whose enthusiasm and energy aren’t hampered by her missing front leg, inspired poetry in her human, Joanne Sebring.Joanne Sebring of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, adopted a year-old black Lab named Tres from Louisiana in 2009. Tres is Spanish for “three” and Tres is missing his left front leg. He’s what’s known as a tripod. Tres (now Trace) arrived in Pennsylvania during a blizzard. Unlike most rescue dogs, Trace was driven north by his foster, who was on her way from Louisiana to Massachusetts to visit family.“There was at least a foot of snow on the ground,” Joanne told me, “and…

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysDogs can express a lot of emotions through their actions and gestures. They are often the kindest souls and would never hesitate to show their love and affection for their owners and even for people they know. This particular rescue puppy, named Cactus, had a striking reaction when he thought that his owner’s girlfriend had got “stuck” on the balcony. The way Cactus cared for her and tried to bring…