A top Dutch official said Friday that he was weighing a ban on so-called “puppy yoga,” in which participants use infant dogs during practice sessions, saying the animals were suffering. Puppy yoga, which combines traditional yoga with fluffy puppies, has become hugely popular since it was introduced in the Netherlands a few months ago, especially […]
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