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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.

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Friday

Friday

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

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.

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. Harry How/Getty Images hide caption

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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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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).

Wednesday

The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

Traveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit more complicated. The CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing rabies. mauinow1/Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption

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Shots - Health News

The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.

Monday

Friday

Read the headline.

Read the headline. Roberto Schmidt/AFP; Mladen Antonov/AFP via Getty Images; Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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The NPR news quiz

A comedian, a pug and a politician walk into the quiz. Do you know the punchline?

Is Kevin Hart funny? Are pugs cute? Is Donald Trump a good politician? Thankfully, the quiz doesn't need to answer these questions — we'll just stick to the facts, thanks.

Friday

From left: adorbs, ugly-cute, just darling

From left: adorbs, ugly-cute, just darling Bruce Bennett/Getty Images; Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images; Daniel Maurer/DPA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The NPR news quiz

This week's quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You're welcome

Last year's most popular dog is still top, and the happiest nation is still the most contented. March is still madness and shutdowns still loom.

Thursday

The French bulldog sits, stays at the top of U.S. dog owners' hearts

The French bulldog is America's most popular breed, according to the American Kennel Club. This one, Manny The Frenchie, attended Time Inc.'s 2017 PetHero Pet Party to benefit animals impacted by hurricanes. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PetHero hide caption

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National

The French bulldog sits, stays at the top of U.S. dog owners' hearts

The dog popularly known as the Frenchie has held its crown as America's most popular dog breed for the second year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club.