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Over 1,000 beagles seek forever homes after ‘landmark’ rescue mission

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UK: Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs

Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs and record overseas entries, as handlers compete for the coveted Best in Show title.

Climate

‘It scares me’: Greenland dog sled traditions at risk as ice melts

Sled dog champion Jørgen Kristensen, 62, says it’s the first time he can remember when there has been no snow in January.

Spain

Lost and found: Missing dog Boro found safe after Spanish train crash

After fatal train crashes sent shockwaves through Spain, some good news arrived Thursday: Boro, the missing dog, was found. Owner Ana Garcia thanked everyone who was involved in the rescue, said that she would look after the dog and told a contented looking Boro, "that it was time to go home fatty."

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Spain train crash: Canine units deployed to gather evidence

Identification efforts and work to remove the derailed trains are ongoing at the scene of the tragedy.

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Dogs and cats blessed with holy water in Madrid

Dozens of pet owners in Madrid brought their dogs and cats to Saint Anthony Church to be blessed with holy water on St Anthony’s Day.

Andorra

Watch: Moment skier and dog caught in avalanche

Professional skier Ares Masip and her dog Cim were caught in an avalanche while skiing on Pic de l’Hortell in Andorra. Masip shared the footage on Instagram, saying the incident was a shock and a reminder that “risk zero simply doesn’t exist,” despite knowing the area well.

Earth News

Your dog’s food may have a bigger climate impact than your own - study

"Premium" dog foods that use large amounts of prime meat are pushing up emissions, a new study warns.

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Flying Cake Beza: from shelter to champion

Once a frightened shelter dog, Beza has become a celebrated Dog Frisbee athlete, inspiring hope for homeless dogs everywhere.

Travel News

Smoking, noise and pets: New beach rules for San Sebastián

San Sebastián's new beach rules should be in effect by 2026.

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU are pet dogs most popular?

About 500 million pet dogs live worldwide, with 90 million in Europe. This number has grown steadily since the 2000s. What drives their increasing presence in our homes, and why is this significant?

Lifestyle

Fifteen pups (and one cat) steal the runway at New York Fashion Week

Fifteen dogs - and one fearless cat - strutted down the runway at New York Fashion Week to tremendous applause, showing off Anthony Rubio’s latest collection.

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Dogs take to the waves in San Diego surf contest

Dogs rode the waves in San Diego on Sunday as the world’s longest-running dog surfing competition returned to the beach for its 20th annual edition.

Business

AI robo-delivery-dogs hit the streets of Zurich in Just Eat pilot

The Dutch food delivery company has teamed up with Swiss firm RIVR to deploy autonomous robot dogs for food delivery, piloting the tech first in Zurich and later in other European cities.

Business

Rising vet costs and abandonment are putting Europe’s pets at risk

The cost of veterinary services in Europe has surged more than 30% since 2015, outpacing overall inflation and hitting households hard.

Lifestyle

In Pictures: This year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest

"Ugly" by name; fierce by nature. Here are the highlights of this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest.

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Shanghai launches China’s first fitness centre for dogs

A new kind of fitness centre has opened in Shanghai’s West Bund — but its clients are all dogs.