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4 cast-iron watchdogs at the foot of Tivoli castle (Ljubljana, Slovenia).
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Cast-Iron Dogs of Tivoli Castle

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.
Tommy the cat is on the left, and Golly on the right.
animals

During the 1918 Flu Epidemic, Pet Parents Put Masks on Their Cats

Yancia the bulldog even made the local paper: "This Seattle Dog Wears Flu Mask."
Anne Ewbank April 16, 2020
North Adelaide, Australia

David Roche House Museum

A vast and opulent collection of art and show dog memorabilia collected over one man's lifetime.
Hilton Beach, a hub for the LGBTQ community.
animals

Tel Aviv’s Gay Beach, Dog Beach, and Orthodox Beach

A tale of unlikely neighbors.
Gitit Ginat March 9, 2020
Sun shines on dog teams resting in Takotna in 2018.
animals

Once a Year, This Alaskan Town Is Home to More Pies Than People

For mushers in the Iditarod dog-sled race, stopping in Takotna is a treat.
Bailey Berg February 26, 2020
Video

An Emotional Visit to Vermont's Dog Chapel

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A participant in the Šediváčkův Long has its game face on.
animals

An Inside Look at Czechia's Grueling Mountain Dogsled Race

Started in 1997, Šediváčkův Long is one of Europe's toughest winter events.
Winnie Lee February 12, 2020
Parque del Perro
Cali, Colombia

Parque del Perro

This statue pays homage to a group of kids's childhood companion who once called the park home.
Permanently Closed
Sapporo, Japan

Dog's Roasted Sweet Potato Stand

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.
The gravestone.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Grave of 'The Great Lafayette'

A magician and his beloved, pampered canine were buried together, within days of each other, due to a tragic twist of fate.
Furry, four-legged friends helped humans range across the Arctic.
science

Sled Dogs Have Long Been Central to Life in the Arctic

It certainly beats walking.
Isaac Schultz December 6, 2019
Just Nuisance statue.
Cape Town, South Africa

Just Nuisance Statue

A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.
Three wolfdogs being fed
Cochrane, Alberta

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

A rescue facility that caters specifically to wolf-dog hybrids, and educates about these unique animals.
Shrine to Hachikō.
Tokyo, Japan

Hachikō's Grave

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.
Sting's grave.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Grave of Sting the Dog

A beloved pet is buried in among the many old and famous residents of a Northern Ireland cemetery.
Peter the dog.
Brisbane, Australia

Queensland Police Museum

It's home to the taxidermy remains of Peter, the dog who helped convict a murderer.
Edinburgh, Scotland

‘A Canine Connection’

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.
Emmett the cheetah chases Cullen, his companion Labrador retriever, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
zoos

An Emotional Support Dog Is the Only Thing That Chills Out a Cheetah

Like humans, the notoriously nervous cats can use a surrogate best friend.
Isaac Schultz August 19, 2019