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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Chief the Rottweiler Dies Protecting His Owner in Michigan Home Invasion
A quiet afternoon in Olive Township ended in tragedy when a Rottweiler named Chief leapt between his owner and an armed home invader, ultimately saving the man’s life. The attack, which unfolded on November 18, 2025, has left a Michigan family grieving the loss of the dog they say was their protector, their companion, and their greatest source of comfort.…
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Wisconsin’s Ridglan Farms to Shut Down Research Beagle Breeding Following Settlement
A major shift is underway in Wisconsin’s long-controversial research-dog industry. Ridglan Farms — one of the nation’s largest suppliers of beagles for medical and laboratory research — will officially end its large-scale breeding program next summer. The decision follows a settlement announced on October 28, 2025, allowing the facility to avoid prosecution while agreeing to halt commercial breeding operations by…
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Dogs Saved From Freezing Nevada Mountains After Off-Road Trip Turns Into Snowbound Emergency
Late Monday night, what began as a routine backcountry outing in Northern Nevada quickly spiraled into a dangerous emergency for five people and their two dogs. Caught in unexpectedly heavy snow along the remote dirt extension of Garson Road near Verdi, both vehicles became immobilized in deep drifts, leaving the group stranded in freezing conditions with night rapidly closing in.…
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French Bulldog Snatched From Las Vegas Yard Sparks Urgent Warning for Dog Owners
A Las Vegas household is living through every dog owner’s worst nightmare after their French bulldog, Canela, was stolen from their yard in broad daylight on November 16, 2025. The popular breed, already the focus of a nationwide surge in pet theft, has once again become the target of a calculated and brazen crime. The footage, emotional aftermath, and rising…
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Henderson Dog Death Timeline Exposes 6-Hour Ordeal as Police Probe Home for Wider Neglect
Shocking new details have emerged in the death of Bailey, the small Maltese-Poodle mix at the center of one of Henderson’s most disturbing animal cruelty cases in recent memory. A newly revealed police timeline shows Bailey was alive for more than six agonizing hours inside a sealed black trash bag before a neighbor heard faint breathing and rushed her to…
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Shelter at Breaking Point as Washoe County Animal Services Declares Critical Capacity Emergency
Washoe County Regional Animal Services has issued a rare and urgent critical capacity alert after an unprecedented spike in animal cruelty seizures left the facility overwhelmed and completely full. In just one week in November 2025, officers confiscated 30 dogs and 12 poultry birds across three separate investigations. Combined with four additional dogs already being held as evidence in pending…
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Henderson Family’s Shelter Dog Nearly Dies After “Spay” Paperwork Proven False
A routine adoption in Henderson spiralled into a medical nightmare when a family discovered their newly adopted dog — who came with paperwork stating she had been spayed — had, in fact, never undergone the surgery. The mistake left the dog fighting for her life and saddled her new owners with more than $7,000 in emergency veterinary bills, raising serious…
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Boulder City Clamps Down On Loophole Leash Law After Three Decades Of Confusion
Boulder City has voted to overhaul its long-criticised leash law after more than 30 years of ambiguity, loopholes, and inconsistent enforcement. The unanimous council decision, set to take effect in early December 2025, marks a significant shift in how the city regulates off-leash behaviour across parks, neighbourhoods, and desert spaces. The reforms stop short of the sweeping changes some residents…
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Las Vegas Shelter Hands Out 8,825lbs of Pet Food in Emergency Shutdown Pantry on November 10
The Animal Foundation staged a dramatic show of community support on Monday, November 10, 2025, when the shelter opened its grounds for an emergency pet food pantry event that drew families from across the Las Vegas Valley. In the span of just three hours, volunteers handed out an astonishing 8,825 pounds of pet food to households struggling to feed 1,253…
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Petco’s Big Weekend Makeover Hits Las Vegas on November 15–16 with Freebies and Adoption Events
Dog lovers and pet parents across Las Vegas have plenty to look forward to as Petco prepares to reopen three of its valley locations with a family-friendly celebration on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16. The two-day event promises interactive animal encounters, special promotions, adoption opportunities, and a first look at the upgraded stores — transforming a routine shopping…
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