Opinion: Want Another Dog, Kids? Let's 'Have That Conversation'
"I think we should have that conversation" is this era's preferred nonanswer for politicians trying to avoid tricky subjects, NPR's Scott Simon says.
Dogs
Walk Your Dog, But Watch Your Footing: Bone Breaks Are On The Rise
Maybe it's just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.
Dogs Have Their Day: AKC Dog Museum Opens In New York City
From the educational to the artful, the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is reopening in New York City, featuring lots of artifacts about our furry, four-legged friends.
Puppy With Upward-Facing Paws Recovering After 'Complicated' Surgery
Milo was born with his front paws facing upward, but veterinarians are optimistic they have corrected the dog's "very rare" condition. For now, he's sporting an orange front body cast.
How A Dog Could Stop The Global Spread Of Malaria
One scientist is training the ultimate disease watchdogs — canines that can smell the disease's parasites living inside a person's blood.
To Combat Rhino Poaching, Dogs Are Giving South African Park Rangers A Crucial Assist
Anti-poaching rangers have sophisticated resources at their command. But one of the most effective is strikingly low-tech. "Since we use dogs, the guys can't hide from us anymore," says a trainer.
Questions Rise About Shortcomings Of DNA Tests For Dogs
DNA testing of dogs has become a booming business. But critics say the pet genetics industry is running too wild, and they're calling for it to be reined in.
In Dog-Eat-Dog World Of Congress, 2 GOP Lawmakers Spar Over Canine Training Facility
The ATF facility is in the Virginia district of Rep. Bob Goodlatte, who says Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby wants it in his state.
Greensboro Grasshoppers Welcome A Fetching New Dog To The Team
The Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball team has a fuzzy new addition to the front office.
In Japan, Old Robot Dogs Get A Buddhist Send-Off
Sony stopped making Aibo robotic dogs in 2006. Since then, an electronics repair company has been keeping them "alive" through organ donations from "dead" Aibos. But never before a proper funeral.