New Museum of the Dog opens in the dog days of summer in New York August 27, 2019 One of the largest repositories of canine-related art in the world has moved from St. Louis, MO to a new museum in New York… Continue Reading
Squirrel Attack! Warning issued after “aggressive” squirrels bite visitors in New York City park August 20, 2019 New Yorkers worry about a lot of things. The high cost of living. Violent crime. Thieves. But now they can add a new concern:… Continue Reading
Caught on Video: Rat scurrying up subway railing in New York City May 31, 2019 Consider this the pole dance nobody wants to see. The video of a rat trying to climb up — and slide down — a… Continue Reading
Blind man completes New York City half marathon with a trio of guide dogs by his side March 18, 2019 When Thomas Panek started losing his vision as a teenager, he refused to see the barriers it would bring. Instead, the runner became the… Continue Reading
Canine-themed art now on display at the Museum of the Dog in New York City February 11, 2019 Love dogs. Love art. Then, this place is pure puppy love. Fittingly, the Museum of the Dog opened in New York City over the weekend… Continue Reading
Rare Mandarin duck found in Burnaby park could be escaped pet November 7, 2018 A rare duck native to East Asia like the one drawing hundreds of curious spectators in New York City has also been found in… Continue Reading
Challenge Accepted: Dogs banned from New York City subway unless in bags June 19, 2017 New Yorkers are known for their ingenuity. Take for example a transit rule that prevents dogs — other than service animals — from riding… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Giant billboard promoting Be Fair Be Vegan moves to Tasmania March 20, 2017 A worldwide campaign to promote veganism with the argument that humans are extremely prejudiced against all non-human animals has moved from Times Square in… Continue Reading
Puppy mills ban in New York City remain after pet stores challenged the law November 18, 2015 New York City pet stores sell more puppies than any other city in the country but an ordinance has now stopped them from buying… Continue Reading
#PizzaRat carries slice down the stairs of New York subway September 22, 2015 Behold the birth of #PizzaRat. The Internet exploded when comedian Matt Little shot this 15-second video of a rat carrying a slice of pizza… Continue Reading
