Dog News
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Las Vegas Veterinarian Under Investigation for Unlicensed Puppy Sales
If you follow animal welfare news in Las Vegas, you know Clark County has been cracking down on unlicensed breeding and puppy sales. But what raised eyebrows recently is that the latest investigation doesn’t involve a backyard breeder — it involves a veterinarian. Dr. Christopher Yach of West Flamingo Animal Hospital is now under investigation by Clark County Animal Control…
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Help Las Vegas Animal Rescues Earn $20K
SpotOn’s 2025 Innovation in Animal Welfare Grants Offer Opportunity Is your favorite local rescue or shelter doing standout work for dogs in our community? They could be eligible for up to $20,000 in grant funding this year through the SpotOn Gives program — and your support could help them win. SpotOn, a company best known for its GPS-powered dog fencing…
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PETA vs. AKC In Recent Lawsuit
When you see a Frenchie strutting down the sidewalk or a pug snoozing in the sun at a Summerlin patio café, it’s hard not to smile. These compact, wrinkled, flat-faced breeds are favorites among Las Vegas dog lovers, and the popularity has made them the center of a major new legal controversy. What Las Vegas Dog Lovers Should Know About…
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Heat-Driven Infestation Empties Vegas Pet Pantry — Your Donation Can Refill It
Thousands of pounds of donated pet food were just tossed in the trash in Las Vegas — and it wasn’t because anything had expired. Insects, desperate for a cool escape from our record-breaking summer heat, burrowed into the bags stored at Kendall’s Kupboard, the pet-food bank run by the nonprofit Hearts Alive Village. By the time volunteers unlocked the storeroom…
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Who Let the Dye Out? The Wild World of Extreme Dog Grooming
Welcome to the World of Whimsical Woofovers Dog grooming used to mean a quick wash and a trim. Maybe a cute bow if your pup was lucky. But in some corners of the pet world, grooming has taken a turn for the… theatrical. We’re talking neon colors, sculpted fur, and transformations that leave dogs looking more like mythical creatures than…
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Hantavirus in Nevada: Need To Know’s (And Why Fido’s Safe)
1. What’s Happening in Nevada As highlighted by local media, two cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) were confirmed in Nevada on June 10, 2025, by the Nevada Department of Health and Wildlife. This is the first verified occurrence of the virus in the state since 2023. HPS is a rare, yet serious respiratory disease caused by exposure to deer…
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Hero at Home: Dogs Saving Lives with Fire and Medical Alerts
If you’ve ever thought of your dog as just a loyal companion, it might be time to see them in a different light. In the last year alone, dogs across the United States have stepped up in ways that go far beyond friendship. From alerting entire households to fast-moving house fires to detecting medical crises long before any alarm or…
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Freshpet & Seizure Concerns: What Dog Owners Should Know
If you’ve spent any time lately scrolling Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram, you’ve probably come across posts and videos sounding the alarm about Freshpet dog food. Some pet owners have shared troubling stories — ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to more severe issues like seizures — after feeding their dogs this popular refrigerated brand. With so many emotional first-hand accounts circulating,…
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Las Vegas Man Arrested After Four Dogs Die in Hot Car
If you’ve ever wondered how anyone could forget a dog in a car during a Las Vegas summer, this tragic case offers a sobering, heartbreaking answer. On May 14, 2025, Michael Winkler, a 65-year-old Las Vegas resident, left four dogs — Snickers, Oakley, Ben, and Angel — trapped inside his vehicle parked in a garage for hours. By the time…
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Skip the Fireworks, Fuel the Furry: #ShelterInsteadOfSparkler
Every Independence Day, millions of families light up the skies with backyard fireworks, often spending hundreds. But what if. . . instead, we used those funds to comfort scared shelter dogs and supported their caregivers in seeing they are properly cared for? Here’s a heartfelt, and data backed case for swapping rockets for rescues this July 4th. 1. Backyard Fireworks:…
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