Dogs

Brad Pitt on screen, retired IDF combat dogs in the seats

HaHolchim BaRosh arranged the screening; it supports Oketz veterans as they transition into civilian life and maintains a community for former unit members.

Veterans of the IDF’s Oketz canine unit brought their retired military dogs to a special screening of Brad Pitt’s Heart of the Beast at HOT Cinema in Kfar Saba on October 1, 2026.
Dr. Galia Melman Shalev will receive the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's 2026 Animal Welfare Award for her efforts to rescue and treat hundreds of pets following the October 7 massacre.

Negev Vet clinics founder Dr. Galia Melman Shalev to receive award for Oct. 7 animal rescue efforts

Israel Police arrest two suspects for attacking man who lost his daughter at the Nova music festival, September 4, 2026.

Police arrest two suspected of attacking man who lost his daughter on Oct. 7 in Acre's Old City

Nearly 90% of Israelis say their dog is a full-fledged member of the family.

17% of Israelis sleep with their dog in bed – and that’s not the most surprising part


Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial

'Only the elite would receive a burial like this,' said archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi.

 Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial.

Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help

With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?

 Levoit Vital 200S

Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

 Tehran resident holds his dog.

Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children

Laboratory experiments confirmed that interaction with dogs can change the expression of the interleukin-7 receptor gene in the skin, suppressing skin inflammation.

 Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children. Illustration.

Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted

The dog should have a calm, friendly temperament and not create many problems for the caregiver.

 Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted.

Meet: The new ambassador of the well-known sports brand

The dog Felix has been appointed as the new ambassador of the Japanese brand ASICS, with the aim of promoting movement for the benefit of body and mind.

 The dog Felix

The full Monty: When dog and owner are both battling cancer - opinion

For both of us, a sinister countdown had started.

 Celebrating Monty on one of his anniversaries.

Like taking sausages from a baby: Corgi police dog caught stealing in China

This is the second time that Fuzai has been caught breaking the rules.

Fuzai, a one-and-a-half-year-old corgi police dog, has found himself on the other side of the law after he was recorded stealing a sausage from a child during patrols

Brand news: SACK’S new collection and the spice that will lift your kitchen

Recycled fashion, the scent that breaks the wind, a Mexican vibe in Israel, masculine fragrances, towels that bring the hotel feel home, a spice that will upgrade your life, and more.

 SACK'S

Israeli company presents revolutionary study on dog's cancer-sniffing capabilities

The part of the canine brain dedicated to smell is 40 times larger than in people - allowing them to detect tiny chemical changes in breath samples, such as those caused by developing tumors.

 Beagle dog. A scent that saves lives