The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dogs/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:17:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png dogs | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dogs/ 32 32 US soldiers who served near Gaza adopt abandoned dogs https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-soldiers-who-served-near-gaza-adopt-abandoned-dogs/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:12:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750235 After service members bonded with three adult dogs and seven puppies during war, 2 animal rights groups partner to fly the animals to the new owners, now back in America

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]]> Israeli researcher finds that by eavesdropping, ‘genius’ dogs learn words like toddlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researcher-finds-that-by-eavesdropping-genius-dogs-learn-words-like-toddlers/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:13:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733546 In Shany Dror's study, super-smart canines had 90% accuracy in fetching toys whose names they learned directly or overheard; findings shed light on how language learning may have evolved

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]]> Chilean cyclist and his dog on global trek flee Iran amid Israeli strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/chilean-cyclist-and-his-dog-on-global-trek-flee-iran-amid-israeli-strikes/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:41:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3584829 Diego Haro, who biked through 20 countries, fled with 3-year-old Mirlo to Turkey after being briefly detained by Iranian gunmen as regime's paranoia surged amid IDF strikes

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]]> Billy the Spaniel, abducted on Oct. 7, found in Gaza, reunites with her family in Kibbutz Nir Oz https://www.timesofisrael.com/billy-the-spaniel-abducted-on-oct-7-reunites-with-her-family-in-kibbutz-nir-oz/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3528330 Dog ran into IDF reservist's arms in Rafah, and he took care of her there for 4 days before returning her to owner Rachel Dancyg, whose brother and ex-husband were murdered in Hamas captivity

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]]> Dog abducted from murdered hostage’s family found by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/dog-abducted-from-murdered-hostages-family-found-by-troops-in-gaza/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:03:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3528078 Reservist says Billy joined him for Passover Seder in Israel, then was taken to vet and identified via microchip as belonging to Rachel Dancyg, the divorcee of Alex Dancyg

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]]> US-Israeli company sells $125k protection dogs to Jews worried about security https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-company-sells-125k-protection-dogs-to-jews-worried-about-security/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 23:38:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3504825 Based outside Jerusalem, Israel Protection K9 trains and places military-grade canines with Jewish families unnerved by antisemitism in the US and Europe

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]]> Guard dogs reduce violent threats against battered women by 70%, Israeli study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/guard-dogs-cut-violent-threats-against-battered-women-by-70-israeli-study-finds/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:36:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3426041 Michal Sela Foundation's Canines Program gifts dogs to protect women threatened by their former partners; since the start of the Hamas war, domestic violence soared 65%

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]]> Agriculture Ministry, police raid ‘puppy mill,’ rescue 30 neglected dogs https://www.timesofisrael.com/agriculture-ministry-police-raid-puppy-mill-rescue-30-neglected-dogs/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:09:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3397812 Criminal proceedings opened against owners of facility in central Israel; small-breed dogs said thin and riddled with disease

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]]> Customs officers foil attempt to smuggle toy poodle puppies into Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/customs-officers-foil-attempt-to-smuggle-toy-poodle-puppies-into-israel/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:19:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3391317 Russian smuggler sent back to Sochi with 10 unlicensed puppies after trying to sneak them in via Israeli woman with intent to sell them

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]]> Israeli trainer and her dancing dog wow US TV talent show https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-trainer-and-her-dancing-dog-wow-us-tv-talent-show/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:49:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3311552 Roni Sagi and border collie Rhythm win standing ovation for two-minute routine on America's Got Talent; dog 'dances better than human dancers we've had on,' says judge Simon Cowell

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]]> Troubled teens cut off from nature rehab over lack of bomb shelter https://www.timesofisrael.com/unique-program-for-mentally-ill-teens-shuttered-over-lack-of-bomb-shelter/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:29:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3151366 Youngsters attending Beit Daniella, near Jerusalem, are forced to meet in a school, far from the horses, dogs, and green hills that are helping them heal

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]]> Biden’s dog Commander sent away from White House for biting https://www.timesofisrael.com/bidens-dog-commander-sent-away-from-white-house-after-biting/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:54:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3112683 Two-year-old German shepherd in the doghouse as 'next steps' are evaluated, after he was again filmed biting Secret Service agent last month

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]]> Israeli K9 search and rescue training program turns pets into protectors https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-k9-search-and-rescue-training-program-turns-pets-into-protectors/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:40:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3053615 Run by alumni of the IDF's prestigious Oketz unit, Project Locate teaches family dogs to work together with their owners to sniff out disaster victims or intruders

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]]> Agriculture Ministry launches campaign to boycott puppy mills, boost dog adoption https://www.timesofisrael.com/agriculture-ministry-launches-campaign-to-boycott-puppy-mills-boost-dog-adoption/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:36:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3063806 Israel Kennel Club, which breeds 3,000 puppies annually under strict rules, says ministry wrong to target breeders, should insist on registration and supervision instead

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]]> Biden’s dog has bitten Secret Service agents at least 10 times https://www.timesofisrael.com/bidens-dog-has-bitten-secret-service-agents-at-least-10-times/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:23:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3058988 Records sought by conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch show Commander's repeated attacks on employees; White House says environment stressful for pets

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