Dogs

The American Heart Health Association explained in a statement that, although the results do not exactly prove that dogs contribute to the better health of their owners, there is some reliable evidence that they are good for the elderly.

A license system should be applied for pit bull dogs, according to a recent meeting of parliament's Animal Rights Research Commission.

In our minds, smuggling is mainly related to the illicit transfer of drugs or alcohol. In recent years, however, there has been a boom in another business - the illegal puppies trade.

The illegal puppies trade brings huge profits. In Europe, dogs can only be exported after they are 15 weeks old and have all the required vaccinations. However, this does not stop greedy breeders.

The Arcturos brown bear conservation society has reported and condemned the mass poisoning of dogs in the northern Greek region of Florina, where the organization is headquartered.

In a post on social media, Arcturos reported that at least 26 dogs - the majority working dogs belonging to local shepherds - were found poisoned to death in the areas of Sklithro, Aetos and Nymphaio.

Police on Thursday were investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal mauling of a 3-month-old girl by her family's Rottweiler at their home in Glyka Nera, northeastern Athens.

The infant was pronounced dead on Thursday morning after her 35-year-old mother rushed her to the Paidon Hospital in Penteli.

A 73-year-old man was arrested in the town of Rethymno on the island of Crete for tying a dog to the back of his car and dragging it along a road.

The man, who faces charges of animal cruelty, was tracked down by police after a witness posted a photo of the incident, showing the vehicle's license plate, on social media.

On August 26, we celebrate World Dog Day. On this day, dog lovers celebrate with their four-legged, furry friends.

Our pets are an integral part of the family. They are loyal, loving, and dedicated, and despite the fact that their mischief can sometimes make a person out of balance, no dog owner would part with his best friend.

A Golden Retriever stole the spotlight at the Second International Open Water Swimming Race in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak's Ereğli district on July 28 when it dived into the water to follow its owner and ended up needing to be rescued.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with the fatal poisoning last week of two stray dogs in the region of Aridaia in Pella, northern Greece.

Police launched the investigation after being informed of the poisoning by animal rights activists who also reported the incident on social media.

The suspect is accused of feeding the dogs with food laced with poison.

Bulgarian MPs will again ask for amendments to the Veterinary Medicine Act in connection with the increased incidents of aggressive dogs.