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They shot the dogs too: 'The terrorists killed the cutest creature ever'

On October 7, as Hamas terrorists massacred hundreds of Israelis, they also killed dozens of dogs; so far, 60 cases of dogs being killed on that dark day have been documented, though the true number is likely higher; here, we share some of their stories

Ilana Curiel | 12.21.24

Mutant Chernobyl dogs offer clues on radiation resistance

Dogs near 1986 Chernobyl disaster site developed genetic changes providing resistance to radiation, heavy metals and pollution, researchers find; findings could offer insights into human resilience to environmental hazards

Yogev Israeli | 12.11.24

New York to ban sale of puppies born in industrial breeding

State aims to encourage adoptions and stop illegal breeding practices aimed for profit; critics of the bill say law will lead to black market animal trade

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.01.24

IDF reservists rescue stray dog and her pups in southern Lebanon

Days before cease-fire, Golani Brigade troops encounter dog and her puppies inside home during operation, bringing her to Israel under fire to nurse her and her pups back to health

Yogev Israeli | 11.28.24

Animal lover has been saving pets from Gaza border region since October 7

Gal Lau, 35, from central Israel, has been rescuing animals in Gaza border communities since the war began; She saved dozens of cats, reunited pets with families, rescued roosters and cared for a dog who gave birth to 10 puppies: 'To find the hiding cats, I started thinking like a cat'

Gal Ganot | 11.28.24

Fashion is going to the dogs: The newest four-legged models

Dogs have a place of honor in new ad campaigns alongside celebrities and models, sporting their own high-fashion collars and coats created just for them

Itay Yaacov | 11.25.24

Yes, puppy yoga is a real trend, but animal welfare activists want it banned

Dogs running among humans practicing yoga at first glance looks pretty cute, but in practice animal organizations around the world say that this could seriously harm the puppy's welfare; In Israel there is no legislation on the practice, and this is how the puppy yoga centers operate there without any roadblocks; Puppy yoga businesses in Israel don't see a problem

Yogev Israeli | 11.10.24

Man critically ill with rabies, what are the symptoms, how to treat

An elderly man contracts the rare disease after being bitten by a dog; an expert explains the fatal illness with a 99% mortality rate and how to manage and avoid it

Alexandra Lukash | 10.29.24

רוני שגיא והכלב רית׳ם בגמר תוכנית ״אמריקה גוט טאלנט״

Roni finished 2nd on America's Got Talent and then learned about father’s death

Israeli dog trainer who was runner-up of reality TV talent show with her dog, Rhythm, learned of family tragedy and moved up her return flight to Israel; 'Knowing how proud he would have been gives me immense strength'

Ynet | 09.26.24

Court fines Israeli man thousands of shekels for abandoning 2 dogs

Agriculture Ministry case orders Israeli man to pay 25,000 shekels after he discarded two dogs he owned in central Israeli forest

Ynet | 09.23.24

Canine hero: Critically wounded Oketz unit dog learning to walk again

IDF doctor and his team worked to save Pumba, a canine critically injured alongside a soldier after encountering terrorists in Gaza

Yogev Israeli | 09.15.24

הכלב ויטו נהרג מחוסר חמצן בבטן מטוס אל על בזמן טיסה לגיאורגיה

El Al bans certain pets from cargo after dog’s death sparks outrage

Israeli flag carrier announces brachycephalic animals, prone to potentially fatal respiratory difficulty, no longer allowed in cargo hold

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.12.24

'They murdered him,' owner says after dog dies on El Al flight

Gili Moss says her beloved pet died due to airline's negligence in failing to turn on the cargo hold's oxygen; El Al deeply regrets the incident

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.06.24

Veteran K9 cop refuses to retire until his dog is adopted

Warrant Officer Yitzhak Zohar is expected to retire soon but refuses to leave until a warm home is found for Roni, the Belgian shepherd who helped him seize over 100 weapons and hundreds of kilograms of drugs

Israel Moshkovitz | 08.26.24

Dogs more attuned to human emotions than other animals, study finds

Study compares reactions of dogs and mini pigs to human sounds of crying and cooing, investigating ability to perceive and respond to human emotions, known as 'emotional contagion'

Ynetnews | 07.23.24