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Mexican rescue dogs prepare for next emergency mission
AFP, Published on 02/05/2023
» PUEBLA (MEXICO) - A rescue dog and its handler abseil down a ravine during a drill in Mexico aimed at preparing for international emergencies like the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey in February.
French Bulldogs topple Labradors as most popular US breed: AKC
AFP, Published on 16/03/2023
» NEW YORK - The lovable Labrador Retriever is no longer the most popular dog breed in the United States, as French Bulldogs take over the top spot, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced Wednesday.
Mexico mourns Frida the beloved rescue dog
AFP, Published on 16/11/2022
» MEXICO CITY - A Mexican rescue dog who gained international fame sniffing through earthquake rubble in her protective goggles and booties died Tuesday of age-related illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes.
A harrowing odyssey
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 03/07/2022
» The three sisters knew they had to leave home. They were African wild dogs, elite predators of the sub-Saharan region and among the most endangered mammals on Earth. At 3 years old, they were in the prime of their vigour, ferocity and buoyant, pencil-limbed indifference to gravity.
2021 photos of the year
Published on 30/12/2021
» Take a look at Bangkok Post's best photos of 2021.
In New Orleans, Ida brings trauma of Katrina flooding back
AFP, Published on 30/08/2021
» NEW ORLEANS - Chester Lastie clearly recalls Hurricane Katrina, which devastated his neighborhood in eastern New Orleans, 16 years ago to the day. The memories are made all the more vivid by the gusts of wind from Hurricane Ida currently battering his white house.
Yet another reason to love the Lab
Life, Published on 16/08/2021
» Labrador Retrievers are known for being adorable and friendly, but they also make very good detective dogs. Now, a Labrador Retriever can be trained to help detect people infected with Covid-19.
In Canada demand for puppies soars during pandemic, so do scams
AFP, Published on 04/12/2020
» OTTAWA - Demand for puppies in Canada has soared during the pandemic, and scammers are taking advantage -- swindling hundreds of people looking for a pet to ease their loneliness during lockdown.
Four-legged friends need more of our love
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/07/2020
» One of my favourite movies is A Dog's Purpose based on W Bruce Cameron's book about a dog that is reborn over and over again. The book touches upon the following questions: What is the meaning of life and are we here for a reason?
Therapy dogs bring respite to Ukraine war veterans
AFP, Published on 08/03/2020
» KIEV - Ricky, a larger than life golden retriever, wags his tail as he nestles his head on Vasyl's lap. But still the war veteran looks tense.