🐾 Adoption & Shelter News

• Pasadena Humane waives adoption fees for large dogs and adult cats — The shelter launched a fee-waived adoption initiative to help place larger dogs and adult cats into homes ahead of the holidays. From SouthPasadenan.com.

• Bush’s Gavin Rossdale teams up with Best Friends Animal Society for “12 Days of Dogmas” campaign — Musician Gavin Rossdale has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society on a holiday campaign spotlighting adoptable dogs and encouraging year-end support for animal rescue through daily features and fan engagement. From MetalSucks.net.

• Beloved dog Antilly honoured with statue in Hemel Hempstead — A statue commemorating Antilly, a much-loved dog who became a local symbol of community and resilience, has been unveiled in Hemel Old Town (UK). The German Shepard, who passed away in January, appeared in the Netflix show After Life with comedian Ricky Gervais and the statute is one of others planned by Netflix, to pay tribute to animal companions and actors. From BBC.com.

🧪 Dog Health, Science & Wellness

• CurifyLabs launches CuraBlend Vet for 3D-printed pet medicines — The company introduced a veterinary platform using 3D printing to create customized medications for pets. From PRNewsWire.com.

• Antinol Plus launches winter joint-health initiative for dogs — The supplement brand debuted a national campaign focused on helping dogs stay mobile during colder months. From PRNewsWire.com.

• New research examines how pet dogs impact perinatal health and well-being — A new study will explore how interactions with pet dogs may influence maternal mental health and wellness during pregnancy and postpartum. From PRNewsWire.com.

• Dogs are getting smarter, researchers say — New research suggests dogs are increasingly adept at reading human cues and adapting behavior, reflecting changes in breeding, training, and human-dog relationships. From USAToday.com.

• MyLab Box expands with new at-home pet intolerance test — The testing company announced a new product designed to help pet parents identify food and environmental sensitivities in dogs. From PRNewsWire.com.

🛍️ Dog Products, Brands & Industry

• Stella & Chewy’s expands into over 450 Sprouts Farmers Market stores — The pet food brand announced a major retail expansion rolling out nationwide this December. From PRNewsWire.com.

🐕 Community, Charity & Causes

• Collars for Cause auction raises thousands for pets in need — The Fetch Pet–presented charity auction broke fundraising records, supporting shelters and animal welfare organizations nationwide. From PRNewsWire.com.

⚖️ Dog Policy & Animal Welfare

• California governor signs new animal protection bills into law — Governor Gavin Newsom approved multiple bills strengthening animal welfare protections across the state. From ALDF.org.