Dogs
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India scales back plan to remove stray dogs from streets of Delhi
Country suspends ‘catch-and-keep’ plan for strays in favour of a more ‘holistic’ approachIndia’s top court has…
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How South Korea fell in love with dogs and banned their slaughter for meat
National assembly votes to end trade in dog meat, thanks to its canine-loving leadersLike most young South Kor…
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South Korea passes bill banning production and sale of dog meat
Animal welfare campaigners hail decision as ‘historic victory’ after years of pressure at home and abroadSouth…
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Curd instinct: ancient Nepali food reborn as dog chews in US
Exporting churpi, herders’ smoked yak cheese, has transformed lives in remote Himalayan villagesOn a cold, wet…
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Dogs given to South Korea by Kim Jong-un at centre of political row
Former president Moon Jae-in says he will give up gift of Pungsan dogs if no support from Yoon Suk-yeolSouth K…
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Wearable fans help Japan’s hot dogs beat the heat
A maternity clothes maker in Tokyo is marketing portable fans to help dogs and cats cope with oppressive summe…
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Pampered pooches at a Tokyo pet fair – in pictures
At an international pet fair in Tokyo, Japan, around 470 exhibitors are showcasing their new products and serv…
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Pen Farthing: ‘Animals in a cargo hold never got in the way of people getting on a flight’
Continuing our series looking behind the headlines of 2021, the former Royal Marine on his perilous evacuation…
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Pariah Dog review – lyrical portrait of Kolkata’s canine carers
This heartfelt documentary focuses on free-ranging dogs and the people on the fringes of Indian society who ca…
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Turkmenistan dedicates holiday to enormous national dog breed
The country’s president has also erected a gold statue and dedicated an ode to the Alabai dog breedTurkmenista…
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Chinese county reconsiders threat to ban dog walking after backlash
Weixin authorities had pledged to destroy pets over repeated rule breachesA Chinese county has been forced to …
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Turkmenistan leader unveils giant gold statue of local dog
Tribute to alabai sheepdog towers above roundabout in capital of AshgabatTurkmenistan’s longtime president has…
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‘Not just a dog bite’: why India is struggling to keep rabies at bay
The government is being urged to dispel myths and ensure drugs are available – and take responsibility for the…
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Indian state of Nagaland bans sale of dog meat
Animal rights groups hail decision to prohibit trade in north-eastern region Authorities in India’s north-east…
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Something to chew on: New Zealand man sets up ‘stick library’ for dogs
Andrew Taylor came up with the idea because of a lack of ‘good’ sticks at the local parkA New Zealand man has …