• Soleil the Belgian Sheepdog wins ‘Best in Show’ at 2025 National Dog Show — Soleil captured Best in Show during this year’s Thanksgiving Day broadcast, emerging from a massive field of elite competitors and delighting judges and viewers nationwide. From NBCSports.com.

• Shelter dogs receive a special surprise on Thanksgiving — Shelter dogs in San Diego enjoyed festive Thanksgiving meals complete with turkey and side dishes, part of enrichment efforts designed to boost morale and increase adoption visibility. From People.com.

• Runaway dog rescued from riptide by San Diego lifeguards — San Diego lifeguards rescued a runaway dog spotted far offshore after it swam out into dangerous waters. From NBCSanDiego.com.

• Best Friends Animal Society needs volunteer fosters — Best Friends Animal Society issued an urgent call for volunteer foster homes to help relieve overcrowding. Short-term fosters are critical in giving dogs temporary safety while permanent placements are arranged. From FOXLA.com.

• Dog emotions are close to human emotions, study says — Researchers report that dogs experience emotional responses closely aligned with humans, including bonding, stress, and joy, reinforcing the scientific understanding of deep human–animal connections. From TheIndependent.com.

• Most dogs have some wolf DNA, scientists say, some more than others — Genetic research shows most modern dogs retain traces of wolf DNA, with some breeds showing higher concentrations, offering new insight into canine ancestry and evolution. From CBSNews.com.

• Humans were traveling with dogs 10,000 years ago, a new study says — DNA evidence confirms humans and dogs were traveling together for at least 10,000 years, solidifying dogs’ role as early companions in migration, hunting, and survival. From CTVNews.ca.

• Yeti expands into the dog toy market with new tough fetchable — A popular beverage-cooling brand is entering the pet market with interactive dog toys and enrichment gear, reflecting the rapid expansion of lifestyle brands into pet products. From TheGadgeteer.com.

• Cesar Millan intros NASC-certified holistic dog supplements — “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan introduced a new line of NASC-certified holistic dog supplements focused on mobility, digestion, and calming support as part of his growing canine wellness brand. From Newswire.com.

• Most homemade dog diets lack nutrients, Texas A&M study says — A Texas A&M study found that most homemade dog diets fail to meet essential nutritional standards, raising concerns about long-term health risks without proper veterinary guidance. From TAMU.edu.

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