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A Lost Jack Russell Survived 34 Days Alone in Yellowstone Park
A ten-year-old Jack Russell named Luna survived 34 days alone in Yellowstone before walking into a live trap. Her rescue is a playbook for finding any lost dog.
Oct 16, 2026 • 6 min read
Minnehaha’s Replacement Dog Park Is Likely at Solomon Park. A Survey Opens in November
The Park Board now names Solomon Park as the likely site for Minnehaha’s replacement dog park, with a survey in November. Here’s what the 2016 plan says.
Oct 16, 2026 • 7 min read
Seattle’s 2 New Dog Parks Were Due Fall 2026. City Pages Now Say 2027 and 2028
City pages promised West Seattle and Othello off-leash areas by fall 2026. They now say fall 2027 and winter 2028. Smith Cove’s new off-leash area is due by year’s end.
Oct 16, 2026 • 7 min read
Dallas’s Shelter Is at 147% for Dogs. City Hall Just Rewrote Its Dog Fees
Dallas Animal Services has 450 dogs in 307 kennels. The new fee ordinance cuts dog adoption to $20 and raises dangerous-dog registration to $500. What changed.
Oct 16, 2026 • 7 min read
Denver’s Shelter Expects 11,224 Animals in 2027. What the Budget Does About It
Denver’s budget projects 11,224 shelter animals in 2027 with fewer permanent staff than 2025, as Council asks $500K to restore park rangers. Hearing Oct. 26.
Oct 16, 2026 • 8 min read
Below 45°F, Chicago Now Limits Overnight Dog Tethering. Breaking It Costs $5,000
Chicago's rewritten animal cruelty law faces its first winter: overnight tethering limits below 45°F, shelter and straw-bedding rules, and a flat $5,000 fine.
Oct 16, 2026 • 7 min read
New 40-Minute Test Spots Dog Dementia in Middle Age, Study Finds
Scientists just validated CANID, a 40-minute cognitive test that catches canine mental decline in middle age — years before most owners notice. Here's what it means for your senior dog.
Oct 14, 2026 • 6 min read
Daylight Saving Ends Nov 1: Reset Your Dog's Routine in a Week
Clocks fall back November 1, 2026, and dogs run on routine, not the clock. Here's a gradual seven-day plan to reset feeding, walks, and sleep before the change, plus what the research says about which dogs struggle most.
Oct 13, 2026 • 6 min read
FDA Clears a Path for a CBD-THC Drug for Dog Bone Cancer Pain
The FDA just opened a conditional-approval pathway for CannEpil, a CBD-THC drug aimed at bone cancer pain in dogs. Here's what the ruling means—and the big safety caveat every owner should know.
Oct 9, 2026 • 6 min read
Minnehaha’s Off-Leash Dog Park Is Set to Close Dec. 21. Here’s the Plan, and Where to Go Next
Park Board records show Minnehaha’s off-leash area is scheduled to be decommissioned Dec. 21, 2026. Here’s what changes on site, why, and the best Minneapolis alternatives for your dog.
Oct 8, 2026 • 8 min read
Pet Obesity Day Is Oct 14 and 59% of U.S. Dogs Are Overweight
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is October 14, and APOP's latest data shows roughly 59% of U.S. dogs are overweight or obese. Here's what the extra weight really costs — and five simple steps to help your dog slim down this month.
Oct 7, 2026 • 5 min read
Alaska Airlines Bans Pugs and Bulldogs From Cargo Starting Oct 1
As of October 1, Alaska Air Cargo won't carry Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers, or other flat-faced breeds in the hold across Alaska, Hawaiian, and Horizon flights. Here's what changed and how to fly your dog safely.
Oct 5, 2026 • 5 min read
DC Landlords Can No Longer Ban Dogs by Breed, Size, or Weight
As of October 1, 2026, Washington, D.C. became the first U.S. jurisdiction to ban breed, size, and weight restrictions on dogs in rentals — and cap pet rent and deposits. Here's what it means for renters everywhere.
Oct 2, 2026 • 6 min read
Common Pet Accidents and Illnesses That May Require After-Hours Urgent Care
Even healthy pets have accidents and sudden illnesses after the vet closes. The common injuries and symptoms that call for after-hours urgent care, the red flags that mean go to the ER now, and how to make the visit go smoothly.
Sep 30, 2026 • 4 min read
How to Get Your Pet the Right Veterinary Care After Hours
When your dog or cat gets sick or hurt after your regular vet closes, the right next step depends on how serious the symptoms are. How to choose between urgent care and an emergency hospital, and what to check before you leave home.
Sep 30, 2026 • 4 min read
Lab Beagles Are Becoming Family Pets as New Bills Target Testing
America's No. 7 breed is also the dog most often bred for research — but two new federal bills and a wave of rescues are changing that. Here's what it means for owners, and how to adopt a former lab beagle.
Sep 30, 2026 • 6 min read