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


Archaeologists discover well-preserved Roman dog in Belgium

Experts believe the dog was an offering linked to rituals associated with an important building.

 Archaeologists discover well-preserved Roman dog under stone foundation in Velzeke.

Promising treatment for dogs with CKD shows positive results

Researchers found a noticeable difference for dogs who were treated with the vitamin D treatment rather

 Juja, a sweet and resilient pup, suffered from kidney failure but found relief with this promising treatment.

Purim Spiel: Dog Birthright, the newest frontier Israeli tourism, caters to the furriest Jews

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

  DOG BIRTHRIGHT promises to connect four-legged friends with all that Israel has to offer.

Eye-tracking glasses show how dogs perceive human gestures

The findings suggest that dogs do not merely follow commands mechanically but try to interpret human intentions, demonstrating a more sophisticated level of understanding.

 Eye-tracking glasses show how dogs perceive human gestures. Illustration.

Labradoodle breeder slams “Doodle” crossbreeds as marketing hype

“Doodles. People are crossing a Doodle into every breed—Labradoodle, Goldendoodle,” stated Martin Rütter in the interview.

 Golden Labradoodle dog.

Thinking of adopting a dog? Meet the Tinder for pets

"I saw his eyes and just had to swipe right": Meet Adopt-Me, the social startup that developed the "Tinder" of the pet adoption world. Now, it's launching a crowdfunding campaign.

 A new pet matchmaking app

The promotions and new home items

Promotions and new items for the home: Special offers on products for families and pets.

 Siemens

Israel Dog Unit holds special search day for Haymanot Kasau, one year after disappearance

"We at the IDU are dedicated to the search and support of the family. We will continue the search as long as necessary."

 Members of the Israel Dog Unit searching for Haymanot Kasau in Safed one year after he abduction, February 25, 2025.

American-Israeli woman from Montana still missing after disappearance at dog park

Ehrlich's dog, Bamba, is also still at large and local police are requesting help in finding the dog to return to their family.

 Danit Ehrlich posing with her beloved dog, Bamba.

A veterinarian's take on dog tear stains: Why I recommend Nature's Protection Superior Care