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Anchorage dogs test out masks that their owner acquired to protect their eyes against volcanic ash.

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Animals

Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

People are buying PPE for pets to protect dogs against volcanic ash in Alaska

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Monday

Earlier this month, Flow won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

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Animals

Dogs dig 'Flow.' A researcher explains what might be catching their eye on the screen

Oscar-winning film Flow has caught the eye of many pets. Here's what a researcher told NPR our furry friends might pay attention to on the screen.

What do dogs see when they look at a TV screen?

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Friday

From left: AI art, a movie star, a mayor

From left: AI art, a movie star, an embattled mayor. Christie's Images Ltd. 2025; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Yuki Iwamura/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The NPR news quiz

What even IS art? The quiz doesn't know — but do you?

Plus: Why are there so many "Bridget Jones" movies? Who all resigned over the Eric Adams drama? And what phrase originated on "SNL"?

Wednesday

How an Apache tribe drove down cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever

San Carlos Animal Control project manager Harty Bendle, Sr. and his daughter Chante Bendle greet a puppy and a mom dog on Dec. 6, 2024 on the San Carlos Apache Nation. Caitlin O'Hara for NPR hide caption

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Short Wave

How an Apache tribe drove down cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is one of the deadliest tickborne diseases in the United States, often killing people within about a week if left untreated. At one point, the San Carlos Apache Reservation had rates of infection 150 times the national average. But now, they've achieved a huge milestone — no deaths from the disease in at least five years. NPR science correspondent Pien Huang and producer Megan Lim visited the reservation to see the program that led to their success.

How an Apache tribe drove down cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Tuesday

Two smiling women sit on a courtroom floor with a smiling dog.

Prosecutors Jessica Rock, right, and K.C. Pagnotta pose with Baby Shark — who was rescued from the alleged dogfighting operation as a puppy in 2022 — at the sentencing last week. Jessica Rock hide caption

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National

A man was sentenced to 475 years for dogfighting. The sport is surprisingly prevalent

A man who was arrested with over 100 dogs and equipment at his Georgia home got the maximum sentence last week. Prosecutors hope it sheds light on the prevalence of dogfighting, a felony in the U.S.

Saturday

This image released by the U.S. Coast Guard, shows Connie the container dog, which was found trapped inside a shipping container on Jan. 31, 2024.

This image released by the U.S. Coast Guard, shows Connie the container dog, which was found trapped inside a shipping container on Jan. 31, 2024. Petty Officer 1st Class Lucas Loe/U.S. Coast Guard/AP hide caption

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Opinion

Simon Says

Opinion: The life and work of Seuk Kim, pilot and animal rescuer

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Seuk Kim, a volunteer animal rescue pilot who died in a crash earlier this week, transporting several dogs.

ESSAY 11302024

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Friday

Friday

Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out
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Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out

Last year, a dog named Bunny went viral on TikTok for pressing buttons with words on them to "communicate" with her owner. But can dogs even understand those words on a soundboard in the first place? A new study in the journal PLOS One seeks answers. Host Regina G. Barber and producer Rachel Carlson break down that story and more of the week's news with the help of All Things Considered's Ari Shapiro.

Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out

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Thursday

Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani high-fives his dog Decoy, who delivered the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Sports

Shohei Ohtani's dog 'throws out' 1st pitch at Dodgers game

To the delight of the sellout crowd, the star player’s pup Decoy “threw out” the ceremonial first pitch before a game at the Los Angeles stadium against the Baltimore Orioles.

Tuesday

Friday

A dog in the Philippines gets a vaccination against rabies.

A dog in the Philippines is vaccinated against rabies. Owners who brought their pets in for the shot were given free pet food. Josefiel Rivera/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Rabies could become a disease of the past. Here's what it would take

The Americas has made extraordinary progress, mainly by vaccinating canines. Asia and Africa —- where 95% of rabies cases happen —- have two obstacles to progress.

Controlling rabies

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Saturday

Tuesday

In this image provided by the Baker County Sheriff's Office, responders aid in rescue efforts after a vehicle went into an embankment on June 3, 2024, in Oregon. A dog helped his owner get rescued after the crash by traveling nearly four miles to the campsite where the man was staying with family, authorities said.

In this image provided by the Baker County Sheriff's Office, responders aid in rescue efforts after a vehicle went into an embankment on U.S. Forest Service Road 39 on June 3, 2024, in Oregon. A dog helped his owner get rescued after the crash by traveling nearly four miles to the campsite where the man was staying with family, which alerted them that something was wrong, authorities said. Baker County Sheriff's Office/AP hide caption

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National

A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine

The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong.

Sunday

A dog rests on a seat in a plane next to a blanket reading "BARK Air: dogs fly first."

BARK Air officially launched this week, completing its first flight from New York to Los Angeles on Thursday. It also flies to London and aims to add more routes in the coming months. Joe Gall/BARK hide caption

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Animals

Air travel has gone to the dogs — literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air

BARK Air says it built its experience "dog first," offering perks like puppucchinos and pheromone blankets. It's flying between New York and LA or London and plans to add more routes soon.

Thursday

Photographer Tommy Trenchard (above) and his sister share the ability to pick up almost anything with their toes. Nothing is too remote a possibility for their dexterous foot digits, including a remote control.

Photographer Tommy Trenchard (above) and his sister share the ability to pick up almost anything with their toes. Nothing is too remote a possibility for their dexterous foot digits, including a remote control. Aurélie Marrier d'Unienville hide caption

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Aurélie Marrier d'Unienville

Goats and Soda

We asked, you answered: What are some weird things you have in common with a sibling?

The answers involved career choices, sleep habits, dog greetings — and bologna eating (although to be fully transparent, we must note that was a quirk shared by an uncle and his niece).