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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. One woman has begun a campaign to end the practice of dog debarking ...

As The Oregonian first reported Wednesday, the Oregon Court of Appeals determined that the devocalization operations were necessary since the dogs’ owners had not done enough to quiet their pets from ...

Animal lovers are, rightly so, up in arms over an Oregon appeals court decision that will require a couple to have their Tibetan mastiffs’ vocal cords severed. Related Articles Don’t let animals get ...

When Porter, a 123-pound black Newfoundland, attempts to bark, it comes out as a raspy cough. When Lola, a 6-pound long-haired Chihuahua, tries, she emits only a whispery squeak. Both dogs have been ...

Debarking surgery is quite the controversy in pet news today. Is it inhumane? Do the possible risks outweigh the perceived benefits? These are viable questions to ask when considering debarking ...