Dog Stories Archive

Two Beagles Were Gene-Edited to Reduce a Major Dog Allergen. Here Is What It Took.

Bailey and Alfie produce no detectable Can f 1. The result could help some people with dog allergies, while raising new questions about cloning, animal welfare and what comes next.

Aug 7, 2026

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3 min read

Does Your Dog Actually Want to Come With You?

The wag at the door is only the first clue. Here’s how to tell whether your dog is enjoying the outing or simply choosing to be wherever you are.

Aug 6, 2026

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7 min read

A Camera, Hundreds of Bandanas and a New Way to Honor Missy

After losing their beloved Chihuahua, a retired San Antonio couple turned their photography skills into a way to help shelter pets stand out and get one step closer to home.

Aug 5, 2026

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2 min read

Why International Dog Day Falls on August 26

It started with a ten-year-old, a shelter dog named Sheltie and one adoption anniversary.

Aug 4, 2026

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2 min read

What your dog’s bark means & the quiet takeover of your living room

Plus: a dachshund’s backyard mystery, Rufus’s firehouse home and Roo’s tunnel rescue.

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Roo Spent Two Days in a Train Tunnel. Then Someone Saw Him Move.

The recently adopted dog was curled beside active tracks in San Francisco, so still that Caltrain crews feared the worst.

Aug 1, 2026

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1 min read

You Decorated the House. Your Dog Designed the Life Inside It.

From the ignored dog bed to the carefully chosen walking route, your home has been quietly reorganized around the real decision-maker.

Jul 31, 2026

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1 min read

Rufus Waited Nearly Two Years for a Home. Then a Firehouse Chose Him.

After nearly two years in shelter care, the three-year-old rescue dog found the perfect fit at Ohio’s Station 35—with a new title, a busy crew and someone always coming back through the door.

Jul 30, 2026

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4 min read

Surf Dogs Are Taking Over Pacifica This Weekend

The World Dog Surfing Championships return Saturday with competitive heats, tandem rides and four-legged athletes chasing the perfect wave.

Jul 29, 2026

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2 min read

What Kind of Barker Lives in Your House?

Meet the Security Guard, the Frustrated Greeter, the Customer Service Desk—and the other vocal departments that may reveal what your dog actually needs.

Jul 27, 2026

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6 min read

This Dachshund Found a Secret Cave Under Her Own Backyard

Veeta disappeared into a maze beneath the yard. Getting her back took cameras, firefighters, neighbors—and five hours of careful digging.

Jul 27, 2026

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1 min read

One More Throw, Two Fences and a Very Busy Dog Calendar

This week in The Sunday Fetch: when to call the final throw, why one shelter dog climbed two fences, a rescue half a mile offshore, Kylo’s seven-month journey to trust and Maxi Mae’s many looks.

Jul 26, 2026

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2 min read

Meet Maxi Mae, the tiny love ambassador with a closet full of outfits

On this week’s Pup Crush, meet Maxi Mae — a 4.5-month-old sweetheart known for assisted-living visits, intense DOG TV sessions, tiny outfits, and one suspicious habit.

Jul 25, 2026

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2 min read

This Shelter Dog Climbed Two Fences Just to Make Friends

Bay wasn’t trying to escape. He had simply spotted a playdate on the other side.

Jul 25, 2026

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1 min read

Your Dog Has a Better Social Calendar Than You

Breed meetups, birthday parties, puppy yoga and happy hour are turning the ordinary dog park into a full-blown social scene.

Jul 22, 2026

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3 min read

After Seven Years in a Shelter, Kylo Jace Finally Went Home

His new mom visited twice a week for seven months, building the trust he needed one visit at a time.

Jul 22, 2026

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2 min read

Your Dog Always Wants One More Throw. When Should You Stop?

A new study explored extreme toy motivation in dogs. For most dog parents, the more useful question is simpler: how do you know when fetch has gone far enough?

Jul 21, 2026

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5 min read

Every dog story, all in one place.

Two Beagles Were Gene-Edited to Reduce a Major Dog Allergen. Here Is What It Took.

Does Your Dog Actually Want to Come With You?

A Camera, Hundreds of Bandanas and a New Way to Honor Missy

Why International Dog Day Falls on August 26

What your dog’s bark means & the quiet takeover of your living room

Roo Spent Two Days in a Train Tunnel. Then Someone Saw Him Move.

You Decorated the House. Your Dog Designed the Life Inside It.

Rufus Waited Nearly Two Years for a Home. Then a Firehouse Chose Him.

Surf Dogs Are Taking Over Pacifica This Weekend

What Kind of Barker Lives in Your House?

This Dachshund Found a Secret Cave Under Her Own Backyard

One More Throw, Two Fences and a Very Busy Dog Calendar

Meet Maxi Mae, the tiny love ambassador with a closet full of outfits

This Shelter Dog Climbed Two Fences Just to Make Friends

Your Dog Has a Better Social Calendar Than You

After Seven Years in a Shelter, Kylo Jace Finally Went Home

Your Dog Always Wants One More Throw. When Should You Stop?

Every dog story,
all in one place.