Dog Stories Archive

The Mystery of Egypt’s 8 Million Mummified Dogs

Beneath the Egyptian desert lies a maze of ancient tunnels once filled with millions of mummified animals, most of them dogs. The story behind them is one of ancient Egypt's strangest.

Oct 14, 2026

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2 min read

Americans Are About to Spend $920 Million on Pet Halloween Costumes. And the Winner Is...

Nearly a billion dollars, some seriously questionable fashion choices, and one costume that refuses to give up its crown.

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

The Sunday Fetch #18: Tug-of-War Myths, Dog Languages & Lucy’s Story

Are you playing tug-of-war the right way? Plus, how dogs tell languages apart, an ASPCA cooling mat warning, pumpkin safety, the rise of dog strollers, and Lucy, the tiny therapy dog helping first responders.

Oct 11, 2026

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3 min read

Can Dogs Really Tell Different Languages Apart?

Your dog hears you talk every day. But would they notice if you suddenly switched languages? An unusual brain-scan experiment revealed something fascinating about how dogs process human speech.

Oct 10, 2026

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3 min read

Are You Playing Tug-of-War With Your Dog the Right Way?

Who should win? Is growling normal? And are you pulling too hard? Turns out, there's more to a good game of tug than simply hanging on to the other end.

Oct 10, 2026

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4 min read

Meet Lucy, the Therapy Dog Helping First Responders After Difficult Calls

From 911 centers to critical-incident debriefings, the Toy Poodle has become a quiet presence for people accustomed to being the ones who help everyone else.

Oct 9, 2026

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4 min read

Are Cooling Mats Safe for Dogs? A New ASPCA Warning Raises Concerns

New research has uncovered a potential danger inside some everyday cooling products, including ones dog parents may have at home.

Oct 8, 2026

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1 min read

Why Are Dog Strollers Suddenly Everywhere?

From senior dogs to full days out, the rise of the dog stroller says a lot about how much more of our lives dogs now come along for.

Oct 6, 2026

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3 min read

Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? What’s Safe and What to Avoid

Pumpkin is everywhere in October, and your dog may be very interested. Here’s what’s worth knowing before you share.

Oct 5, 2026

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3 min read

The Sunday Fetch #17: Wired After Exercise, Dog Night Vision & a Bodycam Rescue

What your dog may really need when they’re still wired after exercise, how dogs see in low light, a record-breaking Las Vegas pool party, the bodycam moment a dog led police home, when paw balm is actually useful, and Manila’s fight for a more comfortable puppyhood.

Oct 4, 2026

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3 min read

This Dog Knew Exactly Where to Take the Police — and Bodycam Caught It All

When an officer found a dog alone in the road, he decided to follow. Half a block later, the dog led him home, where its owner had been waiting hours for help.

Oct 3, 2026

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1 min read

Can Dogs See in the Dark?

Dogs have impressive low-light vision, but do they actually have night vision? Here’s what their eyes can — and can’t — do after dark.

Oct 2, 2026

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3 min read

Nearly 300 Dogs Just Broke a World Record at a Las Vegas Pool Party

A Las Vegas waterpark, 296 dogs and one very good reason to make a splash.

Oct 1, 2026

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1 min read

Does Your Dog Really Need Paw Balm?

Paw balm is everywhere right now. Here’s when it can actually help, when it probably won’t, and why rough paws aren’t automatically a problem.

Oct 1, 2026

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3 min read

Manila’s Story: Fighting for the Puppyhood She Deserves

Through vet visits, uncertainty and surgery still ahead, Manila keeps finding little moments to play, cuddle and simply be a puppy.

Sep 29, 2026

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3 min read

Your Dog Is Still Wired After Exercise. Do They Really Need More?

When walks, play, training, and enrichment still leave your dog looking ready for round two, doing more can feel like the obvious answer. Dog trainer Emily Breslin helps us unpack why it isn't always the right one.

Sep 28, 2026

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4 min read

The Sunday Fetch #16: Dog-Food Storage, Dogs at the Movies & a Rescue Flight

Why your dog-food setup may be worth rethinking, what new research says about how dogs respond when humans cry, a dog-friendly movie night, 31 shelter dogs taking flight, what five dog moms actually carry, and Onyx’s unlikely path to a Christmas movie.

Sep 27, 2026

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3 min read

Every dog story, all in one place.

The Mystery of Egypt’s 8 Million Mummified Dogs

Americans Are About to Spend $920 Million on Pet Halloween Costumes. And the Winner Is...

The Sunday Fetch #18: Tug-of-War Myths, Dog Languages & Lucy’s Story

Can Dogs Really Tell Different Languages Apart?

Are You Playing Tug-of-War With Your Dog the Right Way?

Meet Lucy, the Therapy Dog Helping First Responders After Difficult Calls

Are Cooling Mats Safe for Dogs? A New ASPCA Warning Raises Concerns

Why Are Dog Strollers Suddenly Everywhere?

Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? What’s Safe and What to Avoid

The Sunday Fetch #17: Wired After Exercise, Dog Night Vision & a Bodycam Rescue

This Dog Knew Exactly Where to Take the Police — and Bodycam Caught It All

Can Dogs See in the Dark?

Nearly 300 Dogs Just Broke a World Record at a Las Vegas Pool Party

Does Your Dog Really Need Paw Balm?

Manila’s Story: Fighting for the Puppyhood She Deserves

Your Dog Is Still Wired After Exercise. Do They Really Need More?

The Sunday Fetch #16: Dog-Food Storage, Dogs at the Movies & a Rescue Flight

Every dog story,
all in one place.