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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Country Vet & Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits Recalled Over Potential Salmonella Contamination
Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of select dog biscuit products after routine FDA testing found potential Salmonella contamination. While no illnesses have been reported to date, the recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution to protect both pets and the people who handle their food. What Products Are Affected The recall applies to…
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Georgia Child Critically Injured After Bite by Family Dog at Neighborhood Pavillion
A family outing in Dallas, Georgia, turned tragic over the weekend after a 9-year-old child was bitten by the family dog at a neighborhood pavilion, leaving the child hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. According to Hoodline reports, law enforcement noted officers were dispatched to the Vista Lake subdivision pavilion in Paulding County around 12:24 p.m. on Saturday. Emergency crews arrived quickly…
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Shelter Dog With Heart Defect Finds Home in Las Vegas After 1,700-Mile Journey
A shelter dog born with a heart condition has beaten the odds after spending more than eight months overlooked in Tennessee before finding a forever home nearly 1,700 miles away in Las Vegas. Vinny, a mixed-breed pup with a congenital heart defect, was adopted just before the holidays after a Nevada family saw his story on television and social media…
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Lost After Dark Near Mummy Springs, Two Hikers And Dogs Airlifted To Safety
A routine winter hike near Mount Charleston spiraled into a tense nighttime rescue after two hikers and their dogs became lost in snowy terrain, forcing an emergency helicopter hoist. Two hikers and their dogs were pulled from dangerous conditions near Mummy Springs after becoming disoriented on Mount Charleston, prompting a late-night helicopter rescue by Las Vegas Metro Search and Rescue.…
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Detroit Dog Reunited with Family After Four Years
This Christmas brought a heartwarming miracle for one Detroit-area family. Toby, a dog who went missing four years ago, is finally back with his loved ones after being spotted online at Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue in Belleville. Originally surrendered to the shelter when his previous owner had to enter long-term memory care, Toby — then renamed Ziggy — became…
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A Fatal Oregon Plane Crash and the Dog Who Survived
A tragic plane crash in rural Oregon this week has left one man dead and renewed attention on the often-overlooked reality of pets traveling alongside their humans. Originally reported by Central Oregon Daily News, authorities say 66-year-old Jeffry Scott Gorman was flying a single-engine aircraft from Susanville, California, to Salem when his plane went down Tuesday morning in a remote…
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UK Proposes Ban on Shock Collars – and What It Could Signal for Dogs in the U.S.
The United Kingdom is moving closer to banning electric shock collars for dogs under a newly proposed government animal welfare strategy — one that officials are calling the most ambitious in a generation. The proposal, reported by The Independent, would prohibit the use of electric shock collars for pets amid growing concerns that they cause unnecessary pain, fear, and long-term…
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Over 200 Animals Rescued in Massive Grass Valley Cruelty Case in California
Just over the border from Nevada, deputies in Nevada County, California, have uncovered one of the region’s largest recent animal‑cruelty cases, rescuing more than 200 animals from a single Grass Valley property and arresting the man who claimed he was “starting a rescue.” Welfare check turns into major rescue A Nevada County Sheriff’s sergeant went to a property on Meyer…
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Chicago Dog Tests Positive for Rabies – A Rare Case With Important Lessons for Las Vegas Pet Owners
A recent case reported by NBC Chicago is drawing national attention after a dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies — marking Illinois’ first confirmed canine rabies case in decades. While the incident occurred far from Las Vegas, it serves as a timely reminder of why vaccination, responsible rescue practices, and early intervention matter everywhere dog lovers live, including right…
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Deadly Dog Dispute at Georgia Park Raises Urgent Questions About Safety and Responsibility
A routine afternoon walk turned tragic in Hall County, Georgia, after a dispute between two dogs escalated into gunfire. According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, two men — strangers to one another — were walking their dogs at Simpson Park on Sunday afternoon when the dogs began fighting. During the confrontation, one man pulled out a handgun, shot the…
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