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Transporting dogs in vehicles has also been outlawed. Photo: BBC
World+Biz

Iran extends dog-walking ban to multiple cities

Dog ownership has been frowned upon in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and has long been viewed as controversial by the Islamic regime, which considers dogs “unclean” and sees the practice...

Valerie, pictured before her escape/Collected
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Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island

Aduri can be found in the Eskaton Garden area. Her favourite spots are the local tea stall and the grocery shop. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Features

Aduri: The tailless Eskaton dog who loves to love

A Japanese woman interacts with Toko. Photo: EPA
Offbeat

Japanese man who turned himself into a dog also wants to become panda, bear and more

The Animal Welfare Team of the Dhaka University protests against dog removal from the campus on 20 February. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Dhaka South pledges no dog removals at DU following protests

An abandoned building where the arrestees cooked the biryani. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Four arrested in Khulna for selling dog-meat biryani

Bobi pictured at Conqueiros, in Leiria, Portugal, February 4, 2023. REUTERS/Catarina Demony
World+Biz

World's oldest dog, Bobi, dies aged 31

Expert veterinarians performing a spaying surgery on a dog through laparoscopy at SA Quadri Teaching Veterinary Hospital on 4 September 2023. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Laparoscopic surgery on dog, a new milestone in Bangladesh veterinary care

Photo: Collected
Offbeat

Japanese man transforms into 'human dog' spending $20K, takes first walk in public

A statue of Hachiko has stood outside Shibuya station in Tokyo since 1948. Photo: Getty Images via BBC
World+Biz

Hachiko, most loyal dog in history, turns 100 this year

Molly the Dog. Photo: Chara Che/Toronto Observer
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Meet the canine candidate that ran for Toronto mayoral election

Photo: Guinness Book of World Records
World+Biz

World's oldest dog, according to Guinness, celebrates 31st birthday

The dog, Bobi, that broke the record for oldest dog ever at 30 years-old, is pictured at Conqueiros, in Leiria, Portugal, February 4, 2023. REUTERS/Catarina Demony
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Take a bow-wow! Meet Bobi, the world's oldest dog on record