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Watch Adoptable Rescue Dogs Face off in the NHL’s “Stanley Pup” Tonight

3 weeks ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

For hockey fans, it almost doesn’t get bigger than the Stanley Cup, the award granted to the champion of the National Hockey League playoffs. Almost. If you ask animal lovers, one award might take the cake: For the second year, the NHL is airing the Stanley Pup, a friendly competition between teams of rescue dogs. Tonight, 32 puppies will take to the ice — one representing each of the NHL’s teams. To the delight of die-hard hockey fans, the pups are given adorable team-specific nicknames.
Dog Left Tied to Pole in Hurricane Milton Inspires New Law Against Animal Cruelty

4 weeks ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

You may recognize Trooper, the resilient Bull Terrier whose story captured hearts and incited fury across the world when he was left tied to a pole in rising floodwaters during Hurricane Milton in 2024. Thankfully, Trooper’s story had a happy ending; he was adopted by a couple and quickly became best friends with their pup Dallas, another rescue Bull Terrier. Now, Trooper’s ordeal is inspiring a legacy that will protect countless more dogs like him.
Your Cat Can Tell Your Scent Apart From a Stranger’s, New Study Finds

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

A new study proves your cat can tell you apart from a stranger. Cats have remarkably powerful noses, and you’re pretty much your cat’s best friend in the world, so it’s a given that your kitty would recognize your scent... right? You’re not just any old person to them, right?! Finally, science is confirming your hunch — and assuaging your fears. A new study published in PLOS One found that cats do recognize their human’s scent.
71 Neglected Dogs Saved From “Unimaginable Conditions” in Alaska Residence

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

Friday, Anchorage Animal Care and Control (AACC) and the Anchorage Police Department seized 71 dogs from a single home in Anchorage, Alaska, where the pets had been suffering in poor living conditions. In a statement posted to social media, officers described the situation as “one of the most severe neglect cases we’ve encountered.”A criminal investigation is ongoing, officers reported.
63% of People Think Their Dog Has a Better Social Life Than They Do

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

63% of People Think Their Dog Has a Better Social Life Than They Do · KinshipSkip to main contentWant to speak with a vet right now? A new survey says the pups are the real party animals. Dogs are famously social creatures — anyone who’s ever seen two passing pups strain at their leashes for a chance to say hello can attest to that. In fact, new research suggests that our pups are even more popular than we are.
Italy Now Allows Large Dogs to Fly Next to People on Airplanes · Kinship

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

The Italian transport ministry announced that dogs can travel inside a special carrier next to their human’s seat in aircraft cabins.
Over 30 “Abandoned and Malnourished” Dogs Rescued From an Animal Hospital

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

This weekend, police in St. Gabriel, Louisiana were contacted by two non-profits concerned about the conditions of pets at a local animal hospital. When they investigated, officers shared that they found over 30 “abandoned and malnourished dogs” living in filth — and, tragically, several more deceased pets discarded into trash cans and freezers.
Our Work Stress Is Contagious to Our Dogs, New Study Finds

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

Job stress is a widespread phenomenon — according to the American Psychological Association, work-related stress affects 77 percent of employees. And because no man is an island, all that anxiety’s bound to reverberate; scientists call it “crossover” when our work stress spreads to our family and partners. A new study published in Scientific Reports found that it’s not just our human companions who experience our secondhand jitters and dread. Apparently, our work stress passes on to our dogs, too.
Watching TV Is the Favorite Activity People Do With Their Dogs, New Survey Finds

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

From competitive surfing to grabbing a brewski to taking a nap, there are countless ways to spend time with our pups. But some dog-friendly activities are a little more popular than others, and a new survey found that one activity sticks out above all the rest: the top activity that people and their dogs do together is…drumroll please…watching TV. Yes, you read that right.
Dog Found Tied to Bench in the Rain After Being Stolen off Subway

1 month ago | kinship.com | Sio Hornbuckleopens

At this point, most of us are used to hearing about how terrible social media is for us — but every once in a while, a story reminds us that the internet’s not always bad. Recently, one TikTok video helped reunite a stolen dog with his pet parent, days after he had been left tied to a park bench in rainy weather. Will Zurier and Margaret Molloy were on a walk at AIDS Memorial Park in the West Village with their own Pit Bull, Banks, when they encountered Bishop, the pair told People.