Dogs

Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty

Two people employed at a luxury hotel operating in the area were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the act. As far as is known, one of them allegedly carried out the act while the other filmed.

People build bonfires on Lag Ba'omer on May 4, 2026.
A person carries a dachshund, as dogs and humans take part in the annual Paris Sausage Walk, also known as the march of the dachshunds, in Paris, France, November 17, 2024.

Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves

 Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage.

Ancient DNA shows people partnered with dogs long before agriculture arose

Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens


Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows

The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.

A man hugging his dog

Dog rescued from Ayalon river, Home Front Command names unofficial canine officer

As sirens were sounding in the area due to missile fire from Iran, the dog left its owner’s car and, in panic, jumped into the Ayalon River. 

A dog is seen wearing a canine shock blanket after being rescued from the Ayalon River on Sunday March 22, 2026 by Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority.

Maintaining immunity: How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

Orit Cohen Shtiler, the district psychologist of Clalit Health Services in the Central District, notes that the need to care for a pet helps maintain routine within the chaos.

How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

As Israeli owners struggle from daily Iranian attacks, pets pay the price of war

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Those giving up pets for war-related reasons often do so because they know they will not be home to provide the love and care their dogs deserve.

WITH AN average of 25 calls a day seeking to return or surrender animals to its shelter in Kfar Ruth, and 258 dogs and 186 cats already waiting for homes, Let Animals Live has begun working to raise awareness on how to maintain an element of routine for animals so they don’t develop behavior issues.

Engineer crafts custom dog cancer vaccine with ChatGPT; Rosie’s tumors shrink 75%

Paul Conyngham, a tech entrepreneur and AI expert, pursued the project after veterinarians gave Rosie only a few months to live.

The first dog to get a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine.

Fleeing Dubai, expats leave pets behind

K9 Friends Dubai has faced a wave of requests from people seeking to give their pets and a jump in alerts about abandoned puppies.

 An illustrative image of a cat in a carrier.

Can dogs help ease teacher burnout in Israel’s schools during wartime? - study

Psychological buffer against wartime exhaustion for teachers revealed in new research.

A man hugging his dog

Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs

According to data obtained by Let the Animals Live, the Nature and Parks Authority killed approximately 1,300 stray dogs in 2025, an increase from the 794 killed in 2024.

Stray dogs in Israel

A social phenomenon: Why more people prefer dogs over humans?

More people feel a deep bond with pets, sometimes stronger than with humans. Research and cultural trends explain why this occurs and where the line is drawn.

A man hugging his dog

Canine remains discovered in Bulgaria show dog meat may have been Iron Age delicacy - study

The Greeks, as well as the Thracians, who lived in what is now modern-day Bulgaria, are believed by researchers to have consumed dog meat. 

Dog skull found during an archaeological excavation.