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Dogs made a lot of headlines in 2024. These were some of our favorites.
When Kids and Dogs Play Together, Everybody Wins
Research showed that, when children and dogs play together, they both release the “love hormone” oxytocin.
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Shohei Ohtani’s Dog “Throws Out” First Pitch
As far as we’re concerned, the best highlight from Dodgers dynamo Shohei Ohtani’s MVP season came when his dog, Decoy, “threw out” the ceremonial first pitch of an August game by running it to his person at home plate. They then high-fived.
Yale Researcher Develops Vaccine to Treat Cancer in Dogs
Scientists hope that their immunotherapy treatment can save canine—and, eventually, human—lives.
Missing Dog Found Safe, 2,000 Miles From Home
Mishka, a dog who went missing in California in July of 2023, turned up in Michigan on March 28. She was clean and well-fed, and her family drove 10 hours to reunite with her.
A Rescue Became One of the Country’s Top Agility Dogs
Around six years ago, Milo lived in a shelter and had trouble warming up to new people. In 2024, he competed at Westminster.
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