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Dżok the Dog Monument

Dżok the Dog Monument

A statue commemorating a Polish dog who took his role as man's best friend very seriously.

The nose knows when invasive species are present, thanks to dogs' innate superpowers of scent and extensive training.

Meet the Dog With a Nose for Keeping British Columbia Free of Invasive Mussels

Destructive mollusks threaten the Canadian province's waterways but K9 Kilo and his handler are on the case.

Marc Fawcett-Atkinson July 25, 2022

Hero Dog Monument

Belgrade, Serbia

Hero Dog Monument

Dedicated to a brave pooch who fought a tiger to save a young child.

Callum

Edinburgh, Scotland

'Callum'

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

Guess the Greyhound

Frederick, Maryland

Guess the Greyhound

According to local history, this cast-iron canine was nearly melted down for bullets during the Civil War.

Rocky's doghouse was carefully dismantled after meteorite hunters purchased it in 2019. Though Rocky was sad to see his house go, it was soon replaced with a much nicer one.

objects of intrigue

Sold: A $44,000 Doghouse With a Hole in Its Roof

Rocky's home was struck by a rare meteorite, but don't worry, he's okay.

Sarah Durn February 25, 2022

Sergeant Stubby giving a salute.

Middletown, Connecticut

Sergeant Stubby Statue

This statue honoring the most decorated dog of World War I stands in a Connecticut park.

Podcast: Hachiko

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team December 28, 2021

During Cambodia's Pchum Ben festival, offerings are made to hungry ghosts.

From Cambodia’s Hungry Ghosts to Assam’s Mobile Theaters, Our Favorite Indigenous Stories of 2021

Perseverance and ingenuity from around the world.

Sarah Durn December 22, 2021

One of Doris Duke's camels, Baby.

Hillsborough Township, New Jersey

Doris Duke's Pet Cemetery

A billionaire heiress' menagerie of animals were lovingly laid to rest on the grounds of her former estate.

Toora Dog Tree

Toora, Australia

Toora Dog Tree

A carved tribute to these artist's furry friends.

Grave of Brownie the Depot Dog

Tombstone of a dog that greeted passengers at the Southern Railway Depot.

Statue of Patsy Ann

15 Places That Put the Dog Back in the 'Dog Days'

Celebrate the amazing feats of some four-legged friends—all year long.

Gemma Tarlach August 11, 2021

Big Fella Sculpture

Silloth, England

'Big Fella'

One man and his dog, immortalized in a giant statue.

Rocky River, Ohio

Yorkie Doodle Dandy Memorial

Smoky, also known as "Yorkie Doodle Dandy," was a four-pound hero of World War II.

Hachiko statue in Shibuya, Japan

The Tale of Hachiko, Japan’s Most Loyal Dog

Warning: this one’s a tear-jerker.

The Podcast Team August 6, 2025

A green smudge in a sun-baked orange expanse, the modern oasis of Jubbah was once a lake, and may have appealed to the first members of our species to leave Africa.

A Desert Oasis Hints at a Long History of Resilience and Exploration

On the Arabian Peninsula, Jubbah holds clues to how humans adapted in the past.

Gemma Tarlach April 20, 2021

Doug Stoakley's racing Labrador retrievers needed a husky to show them how to pull, but then quickly took to the sport.

No Huskies, No Problem: These Unexpected Sled Dogs Have Serious Pull

Almost any dog can learn to pull a sled, say the mushers racing border collies, retrievers, and even Great Danes.

Elisa Shoenberger March 12, 2021