Story Archives of 'Dogs'

Animals that are part wolf, part dog have become popular in certain circles. But many people who take them in soon realize they don't always make good pets.

This is where Fred Keating comes in. The Chatham, New Hampshire resident provides a home for unwanted wolf dogs that have already been taken into captivity.

NHPR Correspondent Julia Davis visited his refuge and files this story.

Ashland, New Hampshire resident Jaye Foucher is competing in this year's annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in Minnesota.

The race began Sunday and runs through Wednesday.

As she was preparing for the race, NHPR Correspondent Sean Hurley caught up with her and learned a bit about dog sledding and Foucher's musical talents.

Americans spend tens of billions of dollars each year on the millions of Fido’s and fluffy kitties we own. Our Dog Days of Summer series concludes tonight with a look at pets and their place in the American economy. We’ll consider the essentials and the extremes, from purchasing a basic leash to Rover’s fashionable wedding tuxedo.

Our guests are:

Katherine Grier, assistant professor of History at the University of Delaware and author of Pets in America: A History.

Bob Vetere, President of Animal Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

Tonight on The Front Porch, we kick off our "Dog Days of Summer" Series. This month and next, we're exploring the relationship between Man and Dog – and the role pets play in our lives. We'll look at the economics of pet ownership and the psychological bond between dogs and humans. But tonight, we'll begin with a cultural history of canines. All the way from Lassie to Cujo, poochie has taken our society by storm. We'll explore our relationship with dogs and how it's changed over time.

Our guests are:

Jon Katz, author of several books about dogs, including his latest, Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm.

Katherine Grier, assistant professor of History at the University of Delaware and author of Pets in America: A History.

Lawmakers will hold a hearing Monday on a proposal to ban dog racing in the state.

Tension is running high on both sides.

Supporters say the greyhounds live in poor conditions and are exposed to brutal injuries for nothing more than sport.

The race tracks strongly deny that claim.

Opponents warn that the measure threatens state revenue and over 150 full-time jobs.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports.