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


Ahead of summer: The hotel chain that will pamper your dogs

Metaylim hotels and Purina partner to offer guests arriving with dogs in summer a Pro Plan Dental Care treat pack to help keep their dogs’ oral hygiene and fresh breath.

 A dog at the hotel

CCTV footage shows dog carrying dead newborn in mouth at Indian hospital

Dr. Verma stated: 'We suspect that the girl has given birth to the child in the toilet'.

 Half-a-dozen stray street dogs roaming in a residential area in north India.

Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial

'Only the elite would receive a burial like this,' said archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi.

 Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial.

Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help

With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?

 Levoit Vital 200S

Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

 Tehran resident holds his dog.

Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children

Laboratory experiments confirmed that interaction with dogs can change the expression of the interleukin-7 receptor gene in the skin, suppressing skin inflammation.

 Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children. Illustration.

Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted

The dog should have a calm, friendly temperament and not create many problems for the caregiver.

 Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted.

Meet: The new ambassador of the well-known sports brand

The dog Felix has been appointed as the new ambassador of the Japanese brand ASICS, with the aim of promoting movement for the benefit of body and mind.

 The dog Felix

The full Monty: When dog and owner are both battling cancer - opinion

For both of us, a sinister countdown had started.

 Celebrating Monty on one of his anniversaries.

Like taking sausages from a baby: Corgi police dog caught stealing in China

This is the second time that Fuzai has been caught breaking the rules.

Fuzai, a one-and-a-half-year-old corgi police dog, has found himself on the other side of the law after he was recorded stealing a sausage from a child during patrols