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A Mississauga man is urging e-scooter riders to stay off sidewalks after his dog was hit and severely injured.

A resident, who wished to be identified as Matt, tells Now Toronto the incident took place on Monday while he and his one-year-old Italian grey hound mix Leia, were out for a walk in J.C. Saddington Park, in the city’s Port Credit area. 

Continue reading: https://nowtoronto.com/news/she-cant-walk-mississauga-man-urging-e-scooter-drivers-to-stop-riding-on-sidewalks-after-dog-struck/

Experts say dental treats can effectively reduce plaque and tartar buildup on your dog’s teeth — these are the ones they recommend: https://www.nbcnews.com/select/amp/ncna1299919

When you see a service dog in public, it’s natural to want to pet or interact with them, but doing so can actually put their handler’s health and safety at risk. Service dogs are highly trained to focus on specific tasks that support their handler’s disability—whether that’s guiding someone who is blind, alerting to a seizure, or providing mobility assistance. Even small distractions like making noises, whistling, or reaching out to pet them can interrupt the dog’s work and prevent them from detecting critical cues.

It’s also important to understand the difference between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals. Service dogs are trained to perform physical tasks and are legally allowed in all public places under the ADA. Therapy dogs provide comfort in designated settings like hospitals or schools, while emotional support animals don’t need special training and are limited in public access. Because not all disabilities are…

'I didn’t feel this to be an unreasonable request,' the woman wrote on Reddit

A woman eating at a fast food restaurant had another customer kicked out — and now she's wondering if she was wrong in doing so.

Continue reading: https://people.com/woman-asked-to-leave-fast-food-restaurant-after-fellow-diner-alleges-that-the-woman-s-dog-shed-all-over-her-11792934

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India's top court has ordered authorities to remove all stray dogs from the streets and place them in permanent shelters, sparking an uproar from animal-rights groups over the feasibility of a decision some say was made in anger.

"The Supreme Court order is a death sentence for our community dogs and mass relocation is not the answer," Red Paws Rescue, a New Delhi animal welfare charity that works with stray dogs, said in an Instagram post.

Continue reading: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-stray-dogs-1.7607735

With its square-shaped head, piercing gaze and cartoonish proportions, the Tibetan fox is perfectly adapted to the harsh heights of the Himalayas..

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If you or someone you know is looking for a dog that won’t bark at every squirrel or passing car, here are some quieter breeds to consider:

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• Bernese Mountain Dog: Gentle giants, great family dogs, and naturally quiet.

• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Sweet, small, and great for apartments.

• French Bulldog: Chill, low-energy, and not much of a barker.

• Bulldog: Sleepy and relaxed, they rarely make a fuss.