Watch Dogs

Stephen Wilson Jr. performed 'Hunger Strike' alongside Eddie Vedder at a recent show, delivering the Temple of the Dog classic as a duet. Footage of the collaboration has been shared by Rolling Stone, drawing attention from fans of both artists. The pairing of the rising country singer-songwriter with the Pearl Jam frontman on the grunge-era staple is striking chatter across music circles.

A family dog is winning attention for acting like a second parent, keeping the household's young children close by his side and watching over them throughout the day. Footage shared by DogTime shows the pup staying near the little ones at all times, and viewers are charmed by his gentle, protective behavior toward the kids.

Irish artist Liam Daly, also known as eolai, has shared a new work titled Golden Leaves IV, part of his ongoing series of autumnal tree paintings. The piece depicts a tree he used to pass on walks with his dog, watching the leaves fall and jumping into piles of them. Viewers are responding warmly to the personal story behind the painting.

Animal rescuers in Chattanooga, Tennessee freed a dog that had been trapped for several days in a drainage pipe beneath a Goodwill store. The pipe was difficult to access, making the rescue a careful operation. The story is drawing attention as a feel-good animal rescue, with footage of the dog's release being shared widely.

Researchers at the University of South Florida Health are investigating gene therapy as a potential treatment for canine cognitive dysfunction, the dementia-like condition that affects aging dogs. The work offers hope for pet owners watching their older dogs decline, and findings in dogs could also inform research into dementia treatments for humans.

Two New Hampshire restaurant moves are making local business news: Mac Daddies is set to take over a vacant spot in Derry, while Dube Dogs is returning to Manchester. The announcements point to continued turnover and new openings in the state's small food-and-drink scene, with readers watching which familiar names come back and which newcomers fill long-empty storefronts.

The traditional Blessing of the Animals ceremony, in which priests bless pets and other animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, is being highlighted as possibly the church's most endearing custom. The event, typically held around St. Francis' feast day on October 4, draws crowds of pet owners with dogs, cats and other animals seeking a blessing. Viewers are responding warmly to the lighthearted religious moment.

A 1930 short film called "Who Killed Rover?", notable for featuring an all-dog cast, is being watched again thanks to a film night post in which a pet dog named Pepper is described as excited about it. The curiosity piece highlights how early cinema experiments with animal actors continue to amuse dog lovers and classic film fans today.

A viewer who watched the new Brad Pitt dog film calls it 'pretty good in general,' joking that it is essentially The Revenant with more pups and Brad Pitt. The review also notes how much the actor now resembles Jeremy Renner, adding a lighthearted 'woof' to the verdict. The comment reflects early casual impressions circulating online about the actor's unusual canine-led project.

Nearly 300 dogs gathered at a Nevada water park for a pool party that broke a Guinness World Record. The event, dubbed Doodlepalooza, drew canines and their owners for a day of swimming as organizers aimed to set the record for the largest dog pool party. Footage of the splashing pack has drawn amused attention online.