I struggled to learn the language when I moved to Italy. Adopting a dog allowed me to practice conversing with others.

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After Kristopher Milicevic adopted his dog Lucky, strangers in Italy stopped to talk to him, which helped him with his Italian.

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Scientists discovered which dogs live the longest after studying 155 different breeds, and it could help you be a better pet owner

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A barking dog alerted passersby to a missing hiker who fell over 150 feet down the slope of a Hawaii mountain 

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Rescuers in Honolulu rappelled down a mountain slope to save a barking dog, then later found its owner some 170 feet below.

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'Saboteurs' disrupt hunts to save foxes' lives

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Clashes between fox hunters and animal rights activists can turn violent as "saboteurs" in the UK challenge the traditional pastime.

2 stray dogs caused $350,000 of damage when they broke into a Texas car dealership, scratched cars, and ripped off bumpers

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Two strays caused thousands in damages at a car dealership.

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Virginia uses attack dogs in prisons more than any other state. Now lawmakers want to crack down.

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The Virginia state delegates Holly Seibold and Michael Webert are preparing to introduce separate bills that would curb the use of attack-trained dogs in Virginia prisons.

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Photos show dependable sea dogs serving alongside US sailors in the Navy

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Sailors sit with a dog and two goats on board a ship.

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This mystery canine illness spreading in dogs across the US

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Dogs across the US are getting hit with a mysterious respiratory illness, and researchers are struggling to find the roots.

PHOTOS: The adorable cats and dogs that have kept Ukrainian troops company in front-line trenches

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A cat looks down at a Ukrainian soldier resting in a trench on the front line with Russia backed separatists near Krasnogorivka village, Donetsk region on February 28, 2020.
A cat looks down at a Ukrainian soldier resting in a trench on the front line with Russia backed separatists near Krasnogorivka village, Donetsk region on February 28, 2020.

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A mysterious respiratory illness that infects dogs is spreading across the US. Here's how to protect your pooch, and what to do if you think they have it.

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One of the more severe symptoms to lookout for is lethargy.

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