Top Dog News: March 2025

From dogs dodging rescue attempts to viral dance moves and emotional pet moments, March 2025 delivered another batch of tail-wagging headlines. Here are some of the most talked-about stories from the dog world this month:

The Dog Who Outsmarted an Entire Town

A rescue dog in Alaska has been on the run for weeks—ignoring cheeseburgers, chicken, and every trap laid out to lure him in. Despite the best efforts of volunteers, animal control, and generous citizens, this mysterious mutt has managed to stay one paw ahead of everyone.
👉 Read the story

The Island Pup with Ninja Skills

Over 400 days. One island. Zero successful rescues. A tiny mini dachshund has been evading capture on a remote island in Washington State since 2023, despite full-scale search efforts. But rescuers think they’re finally closing in.
👉 Full story here

The Marriage-Saving Retriever

A golden retriever in the UK has become an unexpected marriage counselor. In a recent feature, a couple credits their dog with defusing countless arguments—and forcing them to speak nicely when he’s around.
👉 Read how one dog keeps the peace

Staircase Shuffle: Dog’s Dance Break Goes Viral

Bruce the golden retriever has become an internet icon after a video of him doing a joyful butt-scratch dance at the top of a staircase exploded on social media. Experts say: 10/10 choreography.
👉 Watch Bruce’s moves

Carried Through NYC: One Dog Mom’s Dedication

Sisian Sadler went viral this month for carrying her 70-pound goldendoodle, Archie, through the streets of New York after he injured his paw. The punchline? When her husband arrived to help, Archie stood up and walked just fine.
👉 Read the full moment here

“Puppy Mountain” Is a Real Place—and It Looks Just Like a Dog

A mountain in China has gone viral after being dubbed "Puppy Mountain" due to its striking resemblance to a dog’s face. Now it's becoming a tourist hotspot for dog lovers and photographers.
👉 See the mountain

Skateboarding Dogs Keep Rolling

They’re back—and better than ever. Skateboarding dogs are having another moment, and bulldogs are leading the pack. With better boards, smoother surfaces, and bigger audiences, this trend just keeps on rolling.
👉 Check out the trend

From Meme to Icon: Whitney the Dachshund’s LGBTQ+ Legacy

Originally known as the "homophobic dog" meme, Whitney Chewston, a miniature dachshund owned by a gay couple, has flipped the script—becoming a celebrated LGBTQ+ figure online.
👉 Read more about Whitney

Honourable Mention: Dog Shelter’s TikTok Rebrand Saves Lives

Shelter volunteer Adrian Budnick's hilarious videos describing dogs as “teacup werewolves” and “tiny velociraptors” are leading to massive spikes in adoptions—and donations. Proof that a little personality goes a long way.
👉 Full story here

That’s a wrap on March’s top stories! Whether they made you laugh, cry, or want to adopt another dog (we get it), we hope they reminded you why the dog world is one worth watching.

Which story made your day this month? Let us know in the comments on our social channels!