A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years – according to figures dog ownership soared and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.

Source: https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/family-friendly-dogs-these-are-the-11-best-breeds-of-adorable-dog-for-families-with-young-children-including-the-loving-labrador-3307249

Air quality, moisture levels and temperature in our homes can have significant mental and physical health implications for households, and four-legged friends.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/kirsty-mcluckie-keep-a-close-eye-on-your-winter-heat-4405365

Argentinosaurus, a long-necked, four-legged herbivore that lived about 95 million years ago in Argentina and was ranked in a study published in May as the most-massive dinosaur, was estimated at about 76 tons.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/world/2023-08-03-watch-ancient-whale-from-peru-may-be-most-massive-animal-ever-on-earth/

Black Friday is for our four-legged friends, too.

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But beyond the big picture stuff, there is still the everyday business of saving four-legged lives – or sometimes, not saving them.

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Courtesy of the Cuddle Club, the Santa's Grotto on December 9 is all for four-legged friends.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/wembley-park-christmas-grotto-trail-28189910

Dating to the Cretaceous Period, it shows the four-legged mammal Repenomamus robustus - the size of a domestic cat - ferociously entangled with the beaked two-legged dinosaur Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis - as big as a medium-sized dog.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/dramatic-fossil-shows-pugnacious-mammal-attacking-dinosaur-3637266?cid=cna_flip_070214

Dog parents, you know all too well the guilt of having to leave your four-legged friends home alone.

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However, soon enough their cute four-legged friend runs over to the man sitting by himself.

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If it is a quadruped (four-legged animal), you will see four prints, but don’t always assume that the front two come from the front feet as many animals swing their hind legs in front of the forepaws when travelling.

Source: https://thegrizzlygazette.com/lifestyle/how-to-read-animal-tracks-in-the-snow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-read-animal-tracks-in-the-snow

Kevin is survived by his wife, Pam; two sisters, Barb Fritz of Howell and Denise (Clint) Cunningham of Grand Blanc; and his four-legged companion, Ginger; as well as many cousins.

Source: https://piadvance.com/2023/09/kevin-e-bartsch-2/

“Many of us work with courageous police dog sidekicks or have four-legged children at home and couldn’t bear to be apart.

Source: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23580968.winston-way-halstead-burglary-probe-sees-stolen-dog-returned/?ref=rss

Read on below to find out which festive decorations could be dangerous or even fatal to your four-legged friends this Christmas.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/vet-issues-christmas-decoration-warning-31602543

Some folks online have asked if they can bring their four-legged friends with them, and organizers advised that Dobson Square Park itself has a no pet policy.

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The "four-legged fan" "had a great time listening to her favorite songs, including 'Barx AEterna,' 'Master of Puppies' and 'The Mailman That Never Comes" -- tongue-in-cheek references to some of the band's most well-known songs.

Source: https://abc7.com/metallica-dog-german-shepard-concert/13726752/

The last few years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels.

Source: https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/unhealthy-dogs-here-are-the-10-most-sickly-breeds-adorarable-dog-likely-to-suffer-multiple-health-problems-including-the-loving-labrador-3359468

The proof of that claim can be found on the Weavers Woof Wall - a display of Polaroids featuring some of the bar’s four-legged customers.

Source: https://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/23626203.weavers-malvern-take-look-inside-real-ale-microbar/?ref=rss

This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified.

Source: https://coosavalleynews.com/2023/01/euharlee-police-departments-k9-baloo-has-received-donation-ofbody-armor/

This transition impacts four-legged family members like dogs and cats, too.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-help-grieving-pet_l_6411ce05e4b0cfde25c23c02

Trends are showing that holidaymakers are searching for locations where their four-legged friends are not only welcomed but treated like royalty.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devon-second-best-uk-dog-8720786