Dog News
Your central hub for the latest stories every Las Vegas dog owner should know. From breaking national headlines and important product recalls to local community updates, safety alerts, and feel-good stories, this is where national and local dog news come together — all in one place.
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What Your Dog’s Ears Tell Us About Health, Genetics, and Breeding
Dogs’ ears come in an incredible range of shapes and sizes, from upright and alert to long, soft, and floppy. While ear shape is often treated as a cosmetic trait or breed hallmark, new research shows it may also offer insight into genetics, selective breeding, and potential health considerations for dogs. A recent study published in Scientific Reports has pinpointed…
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North Las Vegas Retires Beloved Arson Dog Jersey After Five Years On The Front Lines
The North Las Vegas Fire Department has officially retired one of its quiet heroes, as K9 Jersey, an eight-year-old yellow Labrador, steps away after years spent sniffing out the truth behind suspicious fires. The department confirmed this week that Jersey, a highly trained accelerant detection dog, has ended her operational career after assisting in more than 25 arson investigations across…
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Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards Opens a National Stage for Pets — and a Funding Pathway for Rescues
The Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards is positioning itself as more than a fan-voted celebration of dogs and cats. Designed as a nationally broadcast awards event, the competition blends public participation, celebrity hosting, and entertainment with a direct funding opportunity for animal welfare organizations across the country. For Las Vegas pet lovers and rescues alike, the 2026 awards cycle introduces a…
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Coyote Activity Increases Across Las Vegas During Mating Season – What Pet Owners Should Know
As winter transitions into early spring, coyote activity across the Las Vegas Valley increases sharply. From January through early March, coyotes enter their mating season, a period marked by heightened territorial behavior, expanded roaming, and increased risk to small pets. The effects of this season don’t end when mating concludes. Denning and pup-rearing behaviors can continue to elevate risks for…
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Vegas Shelter Call Reunites Man With Dog He Saved From Snowstorm 12 Years Ago
On a freezing January night in 2014, stand-up comedian Aaron Foster never expected his life to change while walking through a Colorado snowstorm. But there, alone in the bitter cold, was a trembling German shorthaired pointer with no collar, no tags, and nowhere to go. Foster couldn’t walk away. He brought her inside, warmed her up, and named her Sadie.…
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One In Eight Vegas Pet Owners Are Giving Up Their Pets As Shelters Hit Breaking Point
The holiday decorations may be packed away, but for animal shelters across Southern Nevada, the crisis is far from over. One in eight pet owners nationwide has surrendered a pet, according to Lori Heeren, executive director of Nevada SPCA. Behind the number lies a perfect storm of rising costs, housing instability, and veterinary bills many families simply cannot absorb. Shelters…
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Las Vegas Named Fourth-Best Dog Park City in the U.S. For 2026
Las Vegas has been ranked the fourth-best dog park city in America for 2026, according to a new study released as National Walk Your Dog Month kicks off in January. The ranking places the city among the country’s most dog-friendly urban areas, while also highlighting clear weaknesses that continue to frustrate local owners. The study, conducted by LawnStarter, analyzed 100…
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Watch the Moment Thief Mocks Dog Rescue Before Stealing Camera — Can You Identify Him?
A Las Vegas animal rescue group says lifesaving work was deliberately disrupted after a tracking camera was stolen during an active rescue mission in the city’s west side. Paws Patrol LV confirmed the theft on January 13, revealing that the device had been monitoring three loose dogs near Washington Boulevard and Los Feliz Street when it vanished. Brazen Theft Caught…
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26 Dogs Rescued in East Texas Highlights Growing Strain on Animal Welfare Systems Nationwide
A rapid multi-agency response in East Texas this week brought 26 dogs to safety — but the circumstances surrounding the rescue underscore a broader, growing challenge facing animal welfare organizations across the country. According to information shared by BISSELL Pet Foundation and local reporting from KETK, the dogs were removed from a property in Gun Barrel City, Texas, after neighbors…
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Dawg House Rescue in Pahrump Issues $10 Community Challenge to Keep Critical Services Going
Animal rescue in rural Southern Nevada often operates quietly, but the need is constant — and increasingly urgent. Dawg House Rescue, a Pahrump-based nonprofit serving Nye County and surrounding areas, has issued a public call for community support after a financially difficult year that now threatens its ability to continue operations. A Rescue Rooted in Community Need Dawg House Rescue…
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