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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Watch As Lost Dog From Deadly Vegas Crash Is Finally Reunited With Family
Nearly two weeks after a New Year’s Day hit-and-run killed her owner, Lola the dog has been reunited with her grieving Kansas City family, thanks to a rapid rescue and a wave of Las Vegas compassion. Lola, the dog who ran in terror after her owner was killed in a hit-and-run near the Las Vegas Strip, is finally back in…
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This Las Vegas Rescue Pulled More Than 500 Pets From Roads And Desert in 2025
A small, volunteer-driven rescue group in Las Vegas is drawing attention after revealing it saved more than 500 animals in 2025 alone. Paws Patrol LV, which specializes in urgent search-and-rescue cases, says many of those animals were found dodging traffic, stranded in the desert, or wandering city streets with no clear way home. For a nonprofit that only launched a…
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Las Vegas Thrift Store Supporting Dog Rescues Hit By Theft
Items stolen from Las Vegas businesses that support animal welfare were intended to benefit a local dog rescue, raising concerns about the impact on training and care programs for shelter dogs. Recent thefts affecting Dog Junkies Thrift Store and Prism Salon & Spa have disrupted planned support for a nonprofit organization that provides enrichment and training for rescue dogs. According…
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Las Vegas Middle School Still Searching For Missing Emotional Support Dog
An emotional support dog who regularly assisted students at a Las Vegas Valley middle school has been missing since late December, prompting search efforts by staff, families, and community members across the area. Missy, an 8-year-old dog belonging to a special education teacher, was last seen near Kyle Canyon. Missy’s Presence At The School Missy was an emotional support dog…
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Rescue Dogs Lost During Transport Highlight Growing Safety and Community Challenges Nationwide
Rescue dogs traveling long distances to reach their forever homes face a unique set of risks — especially during transport across unfamiliar terrain. Two recent, widely shared stories reported by 11Alive and PEOPLE underscore how quickly things can go wrong, and how coordinated community response can mean the difference between tragedy and a safe reunion. Ambrose – A Timid Dog…
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Terrified Las Vegas Stray Dog Found Shaking On Streets Becomes National Champion Mold Detective
A terrified stray picked up in North Las Vegas has gone on to achieve what few would have imagined. Baby, rescued from the streets and once too fearful to be handled, is now a certified personal protection dog and the No. 1 mold-detection dog in the United States. A Rough Start On The Streets Of North Las Vegas Baby’s story…
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Robotic Puppies, Real Emotions- What CES 2026 Reveals About the Future of Companionship
At CES 2026, among the drones, screens, and AI-powered assistants, one of the most emotionally resonant technologies wasn’t designed for productivity or entertainment — it was designed for comfort. As reported by WTOP, Tombot’s hyperrealistic robotic puppy, Jennie, drew crowds not just on the show floor, but in real-world demonstrations at senior living communities in Las Vegas and Henderson. For…
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Las Vegas Shelter Dog Who Hugs Everyone Finally Finds Forever Home After Going Viral
A pit bull mix with an extraordinary obsession for full-body hugs has finally found her forever family after viral coverage turned a long-overlooked shelter dog into a citywide sensation. For months, Zar waited patiently inside The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. Not barking. Not pacing. Not pleading through the kennel door. Instead, the 5-year-old white pit bull mix perfected one…
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Viral Adoption Dispute Highlights Challenges Inside Selter Intake and Adoption Systems
A cross-country rescue effort, a revoked adoption approval, and a 500-mile drive that ended empty-handed quickly became a viral flashpoint — not because of one dog, but because of the complex realities inside modern shelter intake and adoption systems. The situation, first reported by KTLA, centers on a German Shepherd mix named Sherman and an adopter known online as “Doge…
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Kansas City Family Finds Hope In Vegas After Fatal Hit-And-Run Victim’s Dog Is Found Alive
A Kansas City family mourning a devastating loss is clinging to one small light in the darkness after a beloved dog was found safe in Las Vegas, thanks to a rapid and emotional community response. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of New Year’s Day, when 43-year-old visitor Lynessa Perkins was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash near…
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