China: Three Samoyeds Enjoy Ice Cream as Summer Delight in Guangzhou

On July 19, 2025, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, a video captured a delightful summer scene. A woman held three creamy ice creams in her hands while three fluffy Samoyed dogs surrounded her. Each dog happily licked one ice cream, eating with great enjoyment.

China: Labrador Brothers Take Mother Out for Ride in Small Cart

A heartwarming video from Henan, China, captured a filial black Labrador pulling its mother in a small cart, accompanied by its younger sibling, as the three dogs enjoyed their daily walk on July 22, 2025.

Illustration - Climate Change

Illustration - Climate Change

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 1ST ARRONDISSEMENT. AVENUE DE L'OPERA. A WOMAN WITH HER THREE DOGS IN A TRAFFIC JAM Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kyiv apartment block damaged by Russian drone debris

Kyiv apartment block damaged by Russian drone debris

A resident stays with her three dogs near an apartment block damaged by the falling Russian drone debris, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Kirill Chubotin/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of large-scale April 16 Russian drone attack in Dnipro

Aftermath of large-scale April 16 Russian drone attack in Dnipro

Two women walking dogs stay outside a building damaged by the large-scale Russian drone attack, which took place on Wednesday evening, April 16, Dnipro, Ukraine, April 17, 2025. The Russian strike claimed the lives of three people, including a 17-year-old girl, and left 28 people injured. (Photo by Mykola Miakshykov/Ukrinform)

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

Robot Dog Inspection 500 kV Substation in Chuzhou

CHUZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - Power operation and maintenance personnel use intelligent robot dogs to carry out three-dimensional intelligent special inspection on the main equipment of a 500 kV Qingliu substation in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, China, Oct 17, 2024.

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Two visitors push a baby carriage carrying three dogs at the 2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Two visitors push a baby carriage carrying three dogs at the 2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Two visitors push a baby carriage carrying three dogs at the 2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Two visitors push a baby carriage carrying three dogs at the 2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Two visitors push a baby carriage carrying three dogs at the 2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Two visitors push a baby carriage carrying three dogs at the 2024 International Flower Show in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

Chinese rescuers work tirelessly to search for survivors in Türkiye

STORY: Chinese rescuers work tirelessly to search for survivors in Türkiye DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: ANTAKYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG FENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the rescue efforts STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG FENG, Xinhua correspondent "China's search and rescue team has been working tirelessly to save lives since they arrived in Türkiye on Feb. 8. The 82-member team has rescued six people from the ruins of the buildings in the worst-hit region of Antakya, a district of the southern Hatay province. Accompanied by search and rescue dogs, along with well-equipped tools and machines, the team members worked around the clock with outstanding dedication, looking for the sign of life beneath tons of steel and concrete." Chinese and foreign rescue teams shout out to the ruins, hoping to find more survivors as chances for survival are diminishing. "I'm counting. One! Two! Three!" "Anybody there? Anybody there? Anybody there?" At

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-EWENKI ETHNIC GROUP-REINDEER HERDER-LIFE (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-EWENKI ETHNIC GROUP-REINDEER HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(230113) -- GENHE, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Juele calls his dogs in front of a mobile lodge, preparing to look for his reindeers, at the Jinhe forest range near Genhe City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 12, 2023. Every two or three days, Juele Bulituotian will head for the Jinhe forest range about 80 kilometers from Genhe City. That's where the 39-year-old Aoluguya Ewenki herder, wearing a traditional fur coat, will find his foraging reindeer. Instead of keeping reindeer in a barn, Ewenki herders let the animals live in the forest and check on them every couple of days. Juele owns over 60 reindeer. He will call his reindeer in the Ewenki language and wait for his reindeer to respond. To him, the jingles of deer bells sound like heaven, which mean his reindeer are around, safe and sound. "I need to make sure my reindeer are not too far away, nor threatened by the predators in the forest." said Juele. The Aoluguya Ewenki people, known as "the last hunting tribe in China," are

Poodle in police dog test

Poodle in police dog test

TOTTORI, Japan - Toy poodle Karin jumps over a hurdle at an examination event to select police dogs in the city of Tottori on Nov. 15, 2013. Karin, a three-year-old female, and four-year-old female Fuga, began working as the first toy poodle police dogs in 2012 in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan.

Typhoon aftermath

Typhoon aftermath

OSHIMA, Japan - Dogs are employed in a search and rescue operation on Izu Oshima island south of Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2013, three days after the island was hit by Typhoon Wipha. A vessel of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force is visible in the background.

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

PORTLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka answers reporters' questions after pitching for Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in a professional game in Portland, Maine, on April 28, 2012. Matsuzaka allowed one run on three hits and two walks in 4-2/3 innings in his second start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011.

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

PORTLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches for Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in a professional game in Portland, Maine, on April 28, 2012. Matsuzaka allowed one run on three hits and two walks in 4-2/3 innings in his second start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011.

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

PORTLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches for Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in a professional game in Portland, Maine, on April 28, 2012. Matsuzaka allowed one run on three hits and two walks in 4-2/3 innings in his second start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011.

Dogs at shelter

Dogs at shelter

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows dogs in the care of an animal protection group in Osaka Prefecture on Feb. 25, 2012. They are two of the three dogs rescued from the home of a woman in Matsubara in the prefecture, who was arrested on suspicion of leaving 12 miniature dachshunds at her home unattended. The other nine dogs died.

Memorial service for police dogs held at Tokyo pets cemetery

Memorial service for police dogs held at Tokyo pets cemetery

TOKYO, Japan - Attended by three police dogs and joined by 40 police officers, Yasuo Nishizawa, head of the Identification Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, prays before the MPD tomb for police dogs during a memorial service at a pets cemetery in Tokyo on Sept. 23. A total of 186 police dogs and security dogs, including four that have died so far this year, have been buried in the cemetery.

Japan's defending hot-dog chomper loses in New York competition

Japan's defending hot-dog chomper loses in New York competition

NEW YORK, United States - Takeru Kobayashi (L), the Japanese defending champing of New York's annual Independence Day hot-dog eating contest, lost out July 4 to last year's American runner-up Joey Chestnut (R). Kobayashi, 29, who won the competition for six years in a row till last year, devoured three less hot dogs than the 66 gulped down by Chestnut, 23, within 12 minutes.

(2)Police hold antiterrorism drills for Bush visit

(2)Police hold antiterrorism drills for Bush visit

TOKYO, Japan - Police dogs chase an officer disguised as a terrorist in one of six drills carried out by the Metropolitan Police Department on Feb. 5 in preparation for a three-day visit by U.S. President George W. Bush beginning Feb. 17.

3 sniffer dogs leave Japan for Taiwan

3 sniffer dogs leave Japan for Taiwan

OSAKA, Japan - Three dogs from the Osaka-based Japan Rescue Association volunteer group and their handlers prepare to leave Kansai International Airport for Taiwan on Sept. 21 to search for people buried under the rubble of a quake that hit central Taiwan earlier in the day.

CHINA-BEIJING-WORLD ROBOT CONFERENCE 2022 (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WORLD ROBOT CONFERENCE 2022 (CN)

(220818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take pictures of robot dogs during an expo of the World Robot Conference 2022 (WRC 2022) in Beijing, capital of China. The WRC 2022 is held from Aug. 18 to 21 in Beijing. More than 500 sets of robots are displayed during the conference and over 30 of them make their world debuts in Beijing. The conference, which is held both online and offline, features three major events including forum, expo and competition. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

CHINA-BEIJING-WORLD ROBOT CONFERENCE 2022 (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WORLD ROBOT CONFERENCE 2022 (CN)

(220818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2022 shows robot dogs during an expo of the World Robot Conference 2022 (WRC 2022) in Beijing, capital of China. The WRC 2022 is held from Aug. 18 to 21 in Beijing. More than 500 sets of robots are displayed during the conference and over 30 of them make their world debuts in Beijing. The conference, which is held both online and offline, features three major events including forum, expo and competition. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)