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News Articles: dogs

Fisherman Brad Carlisle and fishing guide Jordan Chrestman bring boatloads of dogs back to shore after they were found struggling to stay above water far out in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.

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  • Animals

38 dogs were close to drowning on a Mississippi lake. But some fishermen had quite a catch

A trio of fishermen have saved almost 40 dogs that were close to drowning on a Mississippi lake. The hound dogs plunged into the water while chasing a deer after setting off on a fox hunt.

June 25, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Flash is dressed and ready for work at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in June 2024.

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  • Animals

Meet Flash, a rookie Homeland Security dog who sniffs luggage at ATL

The newest member of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency's 'Beagle Brigade' at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is trained to detect food and products that pose potential threats to agriculture. 

June 19, 2024
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  • GPB News Staff
In this image provided by the Baker County Sheriff's Office, responders aid in rescue efforts after a vehicle went into an embankment on U.S. Forest Service Road 39 on June 3, 2024, in Oregon. A dog helped his owner get rescued after the crash by traveling nearly four miles to the campsite where the man was staying with family, which alerted them that something was wrong, authorities said.

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  • National

A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine

The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong.

June 11, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
A recently hatched shorebird rests in its nest. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current

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  • News

Beachgoers and their dogs threaten nesting shorebirds

Georgia beaches beckon not only locals and tourists, but also nesting shorebirds and seabirds and migrating species beefing up for long flights to the Arctic.

May 29, 2024
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  • Mary Landers
BARK Air officially launched this week, completing its first flight from New York to Los Angeles on Thursday. It also flies to London and aims to add more routes in the coming months.

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  • News

Air travel has gone to the dogs — literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air

BARK Air says it built its experience "dog first," offering perks like puppucchinos and pheromone blankets. It's flying between New York and LA or London and plans to add more routes soon.

May 27, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Photographer Tommy Trenchard (above) and his sister share the ability to pick up almost anything with their toes. Nothing is too remote a possibility for their dexterous foot digits, including a remote control.

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  • Family

We asked, you answered: What are some weird things you have in common with a sibling?

The answers involved career choices, sleep habits, dog greetings — and bologna eating (although to be fully transparent, we must note that was a quirk shared by an uncle and his niece).

May 23, 2024
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  • Gisele Grayson
Retired K-9 Kona, formerly of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office, has been at the center of a controversy roiling the election for Liberty County sheriff.

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  • Elections

Who’s got a dog in Liberty’s sheriff election fight?

A retired Liberty County Sheriff’s Office drug dog got dropped off at the local animal shelter last week. The female Dutch Shepherd quickly got adopted and is living in a good home. What should have been a good news story however has become one of the more wild Coastal Georgia primary election issues of 2024 and the focus of online misinformation during a hotly contested race for Liberty County sheriff.

May 10, 2024
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  • Jake Shore
Traveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit more complicated. The CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing rabies.

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  • Health

The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.

May 09, 2024
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  • Rob Stein
Apryle Oswald.

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  • National

After a serious car accident, a man pulled over — and continued to help for days

In 1997, Apryle Oswald got in a car accident. The man who responded went on to help for three more days — driving her dog to the vet and Oswald's boyfriend back and forth to the hospital.

May 06, 2024
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  • Laura Kwerel and
  • Ryan Katz
Read the headline.

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  • National

A comedian, a pug and a politician walk into the quiz. Do you know the punchline?

Is Kevin Hart funny? Are pugs cute? Is Donald Trump a good politician? Thankfully, the quiz doesn't need to answer these questions — we'll just stick to the facts, thanks.

March 29, 2024
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  • Holly J. Morris
From left: adorbs, ugly-cute, just darling

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  • National

This week's quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You're welcome

Last year's most popular dog is still top, and the happiest nation is still the most contented. March is still madness and shutdowns still loom.

March 22, 2024
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  • Holly J. Morris
The French bulldog is America's most popular breed, according to the American Kennel Club. This one, Manny The Frenchie, attended Time Inc.'s 2017 PetHero Pet Party to benefit animals impacted by hurricanes.

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  • National

The French bulldog sits, stays at the top of U.S. dog owners' hearts

The dog popularly known as the Frenchie has held its crown as America's most popular dog breed for the second year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club.

March 21, 2024
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  • Rebecca Rosman
Scott Simon has a new, foster cat in addition to a dog and hamster.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Animals have overtaken our lives, and we're having a wonderful time

NPR's Scott Simon muses on his family's life with animals — a dog, a foster cat, a hamster in a hamster ball — and all that entails.

March 17, 2024
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  • Scott Simon
Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and about a dozen members of the legislature were on hand to congratulate Skippy and Casper.

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  • News

Georgia’s very good farm dogs get their day with state Department of Agriculture commendations

Georgia Secretary of Agriculture Tyler Harper handed commendations to the pups’ owners. Harper said the bond between farmers and their working dogs is often even stronger than the bond between other dog owners and their beloved pooches.

March 07, 2024
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  • Ross Williams
Atlanta native Sean Underwood (fourth from left) competed in the 2020 Iditarod dog race in Alaska. He and his brother, Brendan, now host a popular podcast on the subject called  'Mushing Alaska.'

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  • News

'Mushing Alaska' podcast from Atlanta-born brothers offers insider view of Iditarod sled dog race

Sean Underwood made it 970 miles, nearly to the finish line of the 2020 Iditarod race, before having to call for emergency help after a storm put him at risk. He competed for a second time in 2021. A metro Atlanta native, Underwood now hosts Mushing Alaska, a popular podcast about dog sledding with his brother Brendan. We spoke with them about it and what brought Sean from the deep South to the deep snow. 

March 01, 2024
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  • Pamela Kirkland
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