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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The STRAT Launches Holiday Pet Drive as Las Vegas Shelter Battles Worst Overcrowding in Years
As the holiday season arrives, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is stepping into the spotlight with a festive initiative designed to support one of Southern Nevada’s most overwhelmed institutions. In collaboration with the L.A. Comedy Club and The Animal Foundation, the resort has unveiled a month-long holiday pet drive running through December, inviting locals to give back at a…
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Paws In Charge Launches Holiday Giving Tree to Support Local Rescue
The holiday season is often filled with cheer, but for many local shelters, December brings a surge of animals and a shortage of supplies. This year, Paws In Charge is leading a community-wide effort to change that with its Holiday Giving Trees, a simple way for Southern Nevadans to support the dogs and cats who need it most. Running from…
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Lost Lab Survives Two Weeks in Vegas Wetlands After Vandals Sabotage Rescue Effort
A young Labrador retriever wandering alone in the vast Clark County Wetlands sparked an urgent and emotionally charged rescue mission that stretched across weeks and tested every ounce of determination from Paws Patrol Las Vegas. Discovered on November 20, the dog (now known as Sunshine)had entered one of the most challenging landscapes in the valley just as temperatures were dropping…
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PETA Offers $5,000 Reward for Monster Who Dumped Postpartum Dog in a Suitcase to Die
The desperate search for the person who zipped a terrified dog inside a suitcase and dumped her in a Washington trash bin has taken a disturbing new twist, after investigators confirmed the young pit bull mix (now known as “Binny”) had recently given birth. The revelation has sent shockwaves through Everett, where police and animal welfare groups are now racing…
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Alabama Dog Helps Uncover Long-Missing Person in Unusual Ongoing Case
Authorities in Jefferson County, Alabama, have confirmed that a series of human remains repeatedly discovered by a neighborhood dog all belong to 25-year-old Curtis Taylor Jr., a visually impaired man missing since early 2024. According to details reported by AL.com, Taylor’s case is now being investigated as a homicide after nearly two years without answers. The unusual chain of events…
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Pet Parents Scramble for Aldi’s Sold-Out Squishmallow Beds as Viral Craze Explodes
A new pet craze is sweeping the country, and it is leaving Aldi shelves completely bare. The supermarket’s latest limited-edition Squishmallow pet beds have become one of the fastest-selling pet products of the season, with shoppers racing from store to store in search of the plush, cartoon-inspired designs that social media simply cannot stop talking about. With a price tag…
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Holiday Miracle as Missing California Dog Turns Up in Michigan Nearly Five Years After Vanishing
A tiny microchip, a determined owner, and a web of strangers across state lines have delivered an extraordinary holiday miracle for one California family, after their beloved dog Choco reappeared nearly five years after vanishing without a trace. His astonishing 2,289-mile journey from Antelope, California, to Lincoln Park, Michigan, has stunned animal welfare advocates and become a powerful reminder that…
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Starved Puppy Found During Traffic Stop Makes Comeback After Near-Death Neglect
A routine traffic stop in West Bridgewater has spiralled into one of the most harrowing and uplifting animal-rescue cases the state has seen in years. What began as an officer pulling over a speeding vehicle on November 24, 2025, quickly became a desperate race to save a puppy so malnourished she could barely lift her head. The small mixed-breed dog,…
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North Las Vegas Horror as Family Dog Shot Dead by Neighbor in Shocking Backyard Attack
A North Las Vegas family is calling for justice after their 12-year-old Maltese mix, Simba, was allegedly shot and killed by a next-door neighbor in what authorities are investigating as a disturbing act of intentional animal cruelty. The incident, which unfolded on December 4 near the 95 and Gowan intersection, has reignited urgent debate over Nevada’s animal-protection laws and whether…
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Las Vegas Lands in America’s Top Dog Cities While Another Nevada City Crashes Near the Bottom
Nevada’s dog owners woke up this week to a ranking that has everyone talking — and not all of it is good news. A massive study comparing 500 of America’s biggest cities has revealed exactly how dog-friendly our state really is, and the results show a jaw-dropping divide. Las Vegas proudly emerges as one of the best places in the…
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