National Dog News
Stay informed on the biggest stories, recalls, legal developments, and nationwide trends that matter to dog owners in Las Vegas. From high-profile incidents and policy changes to major product alerts and public interest updates, this section covers the national dog news every responsible pet parent should know.
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Genetic Bombshell Shows Dogs Carry Far More Wolf Ancestry Than Anyone Realised
The adorable lap dog curled at your feet may be far more wild than you ever imagined. New U.S. research released on November 24, 2025, has uncovered a startling genetic reality: nearly two-thirds of modern dog breeds still carry faint but measurable traces of wolf DNA, revealing a deeper and more persistent link between wolves and domestic dogs than scientists…
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Michigan Veterinarian Jailed for Refusing to Return Homeless Man’s Dog
A Michigan veterinarian has been sentenced to 10 days in jail after refusing to return a homeless man’s senior dog for months, a decision that has sparked a heated national debate about veterinary ethics, animal welfare, property rights, and whether good intentions can justify breaking the law. The case centers on Vinnie, a 16-year-old pit bull mix whose brief separation…
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Dog Owners Across the U.S. May Qualify for Compensation in $5.5M Pet Food Settlement
Dog owners nationwide — including many here in Nevada — may now be eligible for monetary compensation following a $5.5 million class action settlement involving multiple dog food brands produced by Mid America Pet Food, the manufacturer behind Victor Super Premium, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark. The settlement stems from a series of 2023 recalls tied to potential…
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Pennsylvania Dog Accidentally Shoots Owner in Rare Freak Accident
A Pennsylvania man is recovering after what police are calling a “perfect storm” of unfortunate timing, unsafe firearm handling, and one extremely enthusiastic dog. According to reporting by the New York Post, a 53-year-old Shillington resident was cleaning his shotgun when he briefly set it on the bed. That simple move was apparently all the encouragement his dog needed to…
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K-9 Spike Killed After Suspect Opens Fire During Dramatic 5 Freeway Manhunt in Burbank
A routine traffic stop spiraled into chaos on Friday night when a wanted suspect fled into a residential area near the 5 Freeway in Burbank, triggering an hours-long manhunt that ended with a beloved police K-9 fatally shot and the suspect killed during an exchange of gunfire. A deeply shaken community is now mourning the loss of K-9 Spike, a…
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Austin Grandmother Beaten as Thieves Snatch Beloved Yorkie Rumi From Her Arms
A family outing to a North Austin carnival ended in terror when 66-year-old grandmother Patricia Ramon was violently attacked and her beloved Yorkie, Rumi, was ripped from her arms by a stranger. The six-year-old dog, who has medical needs and is microchipped, was taken as witnesses watched a red BMW sedan speed away from the scene. Now, with the case…
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Tennessee Man Shot Dead After Neighbor Kills His Dog in Shocking Late-Night Dispute
A quiet rural stretch of Madisonville, Tennessee, has become the center of a shocking homicide investigation after a dispute over a pet dog spiralled into deadly violence. What began as a simmering tension between neighbors ended with one man dead, another in custody, and a beloved dog killed in a disturbing chain of events that unfolded before dawn on November…
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Watch the Reunion Between a Florida Fire Crew and the Dog They Saved From a Smoke-Filled Bedroom
You have to watch this one. A Clearwater, Florida fire crew that pulled an unconscious dog named Bandit from a burning home in early November got to reunite with him weeks later — and the emotional payoff is everything. In the video, you’ll see Bandit, now fully alert and healthy, greeting the firefighters who carried him out of the smoke-filled…
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Texas Dog-Sitter Killed in Horrific Pit Bull Attack as Owners Were Out of Town
A 23-year-old woman was fatally mauled while caring for three dogs in Tyler, Texas, raising urgent questions about communication, responsibility, and safety in the growing pet-care industry. A tragic scene unfolded in Tyler, Texas, on Friday afternoon when a young woman lost her life while looking after three dogs for their owners, who were out of town at the time.…
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Toddler Mauled to Death by Family Pit Bull in Oklahoma City as Parents Face Murder Charges
A quiet Oklahoma City neighborhood was shaken to its core after a two-year-old girl was found dead late on November 18, 2025, in what investigators describe as one of the most disturbing dog-mauling cases the city has seen in years. Little Locklyn McGuire, who would have turned three just weeks later, was discovered in a locked room after a brutal…
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