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Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice

'It was the chillest dog I've ever seen in my life'

(Newser) - A yellow Labrador out for a walk with his owner in Rhode Island had to be rescued by firefighters on New Year's Day after he wandered onto a thin layer of ice covering a pond and fell through the center, per the AP . According to the Misquamicut Fire Department,...

American Kennel Club Adds 3 New Breeds
AKC Adds 3 New
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Dec 30, 2025 1:54 PM CST

AKC Adds 3 New 'Good Dogs!'

Unleash the hounds! And the terriers and lapdogs

(Newser) - They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many US dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public. One of the newcomers is a terrier named for a...

PETA Blasts Kim Kardashian's Christmas Gifts

Animal rights group calls her out for giving a puppy to each of her 4 kids

(Newser) - Kim Kardashian's Christmas gifts for her children are far from endearing in the eyes of PETA. The animal rights organization is blasting the reality TV star after she revealed on Instagram that each of her four children, ages 6 to 12, received a Pomeranian puppy for Christmas. As People...

Suit Aims to Let Americans Claim Pets as Dependents

A golden retriever named Finnegan is at the center of complaint filed by attorney Amanda Reynolds

(Newser) - Golden retriever Finnegan Mary Reynolds has her name on a federal lawsuit that aims to change how the IRS treats America's pets at tax time. Finnegan and her owner, New York attorney Amanda Reynolds, are suing the tax agency in a bid to let people claim their dogs, cats,...

Dog Escapes San Diego Home, Goes on Quite a Trip

Luckily, an Apple AirTag led to a happy ending for this black Lab mix, who was swept out to sea

(Newser) - A black Lab mix named Sadie is safe after a harrowing ordeal off the California coast, thanks to a surfer's sharp eye, determined rescuers, and a high-tech device. The 5-year-old dog slipped away from a San Diego home during a football game and ended up getting swept out to...

Meet National Dog Show's Winner of 'Best in Show'

6-year-old Belgian sheepdog Soleil beats out nearly 2,000 dogs for 'Best in Show'

(Newser) - A 6-year-old Belgian sheepdog named Soleil took home the top prize at the 2025 National Dog Show after outshining more than 1,900 canine competitors. Soleil, known for her glossy black coat and steady demeanor, appeared unfazed by the commotion as she and her handler, Daniel Martin of Princeton, North...

Pennsylvania Man Shot by Dog After Gun Mishap

Police say Shillington man was cleaning gun on his bed when pup jumped up

(Newser) - A Pennsylvania man is recovering after his dog inadvertently shot him in the back with a shotgun, police say. The incident took place Tuesday night in Shillington, where officers responded to a report of a shooting and found the 53-year-old victim conscious but wounded on the floor, reports ABC News...

What People Are Naming Their Pups These Days

Max is top male dog name, Luna is top female pick in American Kennel Club's annual ranking

(Newser) - "Max" makes a triumphant return to the top of the American Kennel Club's annual list of top male dog names, after being dethroned last year by the name Milo. Meanwhile, "Luna" ascends to the top of the female pooches. "Choosing a pet's name is such...

One of These Things Doesn't Belong in Rush-Hour Traffic

Police rescue dog who was running through Boston's Ted Williams Tunnel

(Newser) - A dog trotting through a busy Boston tunnel during rush hour narrowly missed being hit by traffic before state police rescued the wrong-way rover. Surveillance video from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation showed the black-and-white pup heading toward oncoming vehicles in the Ted Williams Tunnel on Thursday morning, per the...

'Human-Grade' Pet Food Comes With a Downside

Turns out it's not necessarily better for them—or the planet

(Newser) - The whole "pets are family members" idea isn't just a sweet sentiment. The trend toward refrigerated, "fresh" or even "human-grade" pet food can come with a price beyond the pet food budget, reports the AP . One of the most climate-intensive decisions we make is whether to...

After Cliffside Rescue, Dog 'Was Giving Everyone Kisses'

Pooch went over San Francisco bluff, perched on narrow ledge for 20 minutes before rescue

(Newser) - A pet dog fell off an oceanside bluff in San Francisco and spent more than 20 minutes clinging to a narrow ledge until firefighters came to his rescue, officials said. The brown and white dog was playing with another pooch on Tuesday at Fort Funston, a coastal park with steep...

Dog Leads Cop Right to Missing Elderly Woman

Sheriff's deputy ran into Eeyore not far from where 86-year-old had fallen in Destin, Florida

(Newser) - A dog named Eeyore turned into a rescuer, leading a Florida sheriff's deputy to where a missing 86-year-old woman had fallen while walking him, bodycam footage shows. The woman's husband reported her missing on the night of Sept. 25 after she didn't return from her walk in...

Fast & Furious' Tyrese Gibson Turns Himself In to Cops

Actor faces charges of animal cruelty after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's dog in Atlanta

(Newser) - Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson has turned himself into authorities in Georgia after a warrant was issued for his arrest in an incident involving his dogs allegedly killing a neighbor's dog in Atlanta. Capt. Nicole Dwyer tells CNN that Gibson, 46, turned himself in at the Fulton County...

Tyrese Gibson Wanted After Dogs Kill Neighbor's Pet

Actor faces animal cruelty charge after fatal dog attack on spaniel

(Newser) - A warrant for Tyrese Gibson's arrest has been issued in Fulton County, Georgia, after the actor's four cane corso dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's pet spaniel, NBC News reports. According to court documents, the incident happened on the evening of Sept. 18, when the cavalier King...

Vet Who Refused to Return Homeless Man's Dog Convicted

Michigan's Amanda Hergenreder says she did the right thing; court disagrees

(Newser) - A veterinarian who refused to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the ailing pit bull mix tied to a truck was convicted of theft Friday in western Michigan, per the AP . Amanda Hergenreder took the dog on a two-hour drive to her clinic, where she cleared up...

Alpine Town May Put Tax on Tourists' Dogs

Italy's Bolzano readies the plan to start next year

(Newser) - A popular tourist town in Italy plans to add a unique new charge for visitors: Neary $2 per day to bring their dog along. Authorities in Bolzano, Italy, are on track to put the new fee into effect starting in 2026, reports the New York Times . Under the plan,...

Court Decides Puppy's Killing Is Gender Violence

Landmark Spanish ruling links animal abuse to psychological harm in relationships

(Newser) - In a landmark case, a Spanish court has for the first time applied a gender violence law in a case of animal abuse, convicting a man of killing a puppy to psychologically harm his partner. The court, located on Gran Canaria, determined the 18-year-old man threw the 4-month-old puppy,...

'Unexpected' Find in Rembrandt's Most Famous Piece

Dog from The Night Watch was modeled after drawing from lesser-known Dutch artist

(Newser) - It didn't exactly take dogged detective work for an art sleuth in Amsterdam to solve a canine conundrum dating back to the Dutch Golden Age. Anne Lenders, a curator at the city's landmark Rijksmuseum, said Tuesday that it was more or less by accident that she discovered that...

When in Rome, Leave Fido at the Luxe Dog Hotel

Rome's airport opens luxurious boarding quarters with pampering services

(Newser) - Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved pet with a sitter or at a kennel? Both require quite a bit of planning and hassle, so Rome's Fiumicino International Airport has sought to streamline the process by opening one of the first on-site hotels at a...

Wearing a Michael Vick Jersey, NFL QB Posed With a Dog

Cardinals' Kyler Murray faces backlash for posing with dog while wearing shirt tied to disgraced QB

(Newser) - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray apologized on Wednesday after drawing criticism for sharing photos online of himself in a Michael Vick jersey while posing with his dog. "I saw how it affected people and ... decided to take it down," Murray said at a press conference , adding, "...

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