Dogs

Holon resident arrested on suspicion of kicking dog in head, lifting it by throat

Police said the owner, a man in his 40s, allegedly kicked the dog in the head several times and lifted it by the throat. The dog was taken for veterinary care.

Police arrest a man in Holon for allegedly abusing his dog on October 18, 2026.
Dogs and parrots rescued from a fire in Hadera, October 12, 2026.

Four dogs, two parrots rescued from Hadera house fire, Israel Fire and Rescue announces

Veterans of the IDF’s Oketz canine unit brought their retired military dogs to a special screening of Brad Pitt’s Heart of the Beast at HOT Cinema in Kfar Saba on October 1, 2026.

Brad Pitt on screen, retired IDF combat dogs in the seats

Dr. Galia Melman Shalev will receive the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's 2026 Animal Welfare Award for her efforts to rescue and treat hundreds of pets following the October 7 massacre.

Negev Vet clinics founder Dr. Galia Melman Shalev to receive award for Oct. 7 animal rescue efforts


Dogs and cats in war: Preparing your pet for sirens and worst-case scenarios

Just as we have to prepare ourselves and family members for having to leave home quickly if a rocket alert is received, we also need to prepare for our animals to leave with us.

 A Holon woman shelters with her pet dog and birds.

Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage

Despite historical accounts, study finds minimal wolf ancestry in Qimmeq sled dogs.

 Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage.

Sirius Rising: The mystery of Canary Island churches pointing to the Dog Star

Most churches surveyed face the sunrise, but a south-eastern handful match the Dog Star’s 17th-century rise.

 Sirius Rising: Why some Canary Island churches point to the Dog Star.

To keep your dog safe in the car too: The manufacturer launching a line for pets

Toyota launches Toyota Pets in Israel – a premium accessories collection that "changes the game for traveling with dogs."

 Safety Leash and Harness

Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds

Ancient DNA shows no evidence of imported dogs in Luistari burials.

 Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds. Illustration.

Iran's war on pets: Tehran bans walking dogs across 18 cities

Despite dog ownership being heavily frowned upon by Islamic authorities in Iran, BBC News reported that owning man’s best friend has become increasingly popular among Iranian youth.

 For owners of senior dogs, Phoenix’s new insurance expansion is particularly significant

Baby killed in northern Israel by family's pit bull

Medics responded to the call and performed CPR on the baby girl, who later died of her injuries in the intensive care unit of Rambam Hospital.

Pit bull in quarantine after allegedly biting a 10-month-old baby.

As Antisemitism and Global Crime Rise, Israeli-Trained Dogs Become the First Line of Defense


United Hatzalah provides dog therapy to survivors, first responders at missile impact sites

This is to "help survivors and families evacuated from their damaged homes," United Hatzalah added.

 Two IDF soldiers with a United Hatzalah therapy dog, Hope, as part of a new psychotraumatic support program, June 2025.

The struggles faced by Israeli pet parents under Iranian attack

The news may overwhelm some with anxiety, but it also offers context, guidance, and some sense of understanding. Our pets, however, don’t have that luxury.

 A cat rescued from the rubble of an apartment building hit by an Iranian building.