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Dog Town USA
Before I lived in New York, I tried to imagine how everyday life would be different from other places. As a tourist for many years, I never noticed grocery stores, movie theaters, children playing or...
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PHOTOS: Last of Sandy pets trying to be placed by ASPCA
As many people begin to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy, another city population is still trying to find their homes – pets lost during the storm. The ASPCA took in about 300 pets in the days after the...
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New York is 10th in U.S. for dog attacks on postal workers
New York state ranks 10th in the country for dog attacks on postal workers, according to a new report. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that the state is 10th for most dog bites...
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Brooklyn man indicted for allegedly training dogs to fight
The defendant allegedly had seven pit bulls he intended to use in dogfights. Credit: ASPCA Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes announced on Monday the indictment of a man accused of training pit...
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Injured NYPD K9 dog gets honor guard
Bear walks past the honor guard after he is released from the hospital. This honor guard loves belly scratches and can roll over. Bear, an injured NYPD K9, passed through a phalanx of NYPD police dogs...
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Dozens of dogs saved from Staten Island fire up for adoption
nyacc.org If you’ve been looking for that one special pooch to bring into your loving home, meet Lina. Or Sugar. Or Ronaldino. Related Articles Everything you know about cow tipping is a lie...
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Advocates call for local regulation of pet breeders in New York with puppy...
A male poodle rescued from a New York state puppy mill.Credit: USDA via ASPCA Backyard breeders and puppy mills in New York state haven’t been properly regulated for over a decade, according to Upper...
View ArticlePet-tethering ban passes Council
Pets in New York will soon no longer need to fear being tied up for hours. A City Council bill that passed yesterday by a 47-1 vote bans pet owners from restraining animals for longer than three hours...
View ArticlePuppies dognapped
Police say five men and one woman entered the Massapequa The Pet Company on Friday night and stole two puppies by hiding them in their jackets. The dogs were a white and brown Chinese crested and a...
View ArticleHairy hopefuls gear up for MSG
Thirty Long Island pooches are set to strut their stuff down the green carpet at the 135th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show that kicks off today at Madison Square Garden. Out of the 2,500...
View ArticleRogue Rottweilers attack old woman
Two Rottweilers attacked an 80-year-old woman Saturday in Prospect Park, even while they were still leashed to their owner. Yuk Ho Chan suffered bites and claw marks to her hands and face; she was...
View ArticleNew York to adopt a state dog?
New York might never have known it needed a state dog, but one state legislator still has a suggestion. Assemblyman Micah Kellner will introduce a bill today to designate the rescue dog as the official...
View ArticleBedbug-sniffing dogs: ‘Ruff’ work for pups
New Yorkers, beware: Hiring a tired pup to sniff out bed bugs in your apartment can mean missing an infestation, warns one business owner who offers this unique service. George Shea, of Bed Bug Super...
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Don’t let protecting your pets go to the dogs
Dog-owners who love rural walks may now see that tick season is in full swing. With or without standard flea and tick medications, these critters can transfer illness such as Lyme disease just through...
View ArticleHipster puppies: Smug pugs to strut their stuff
What’s better than a hipster fashion contest? A hipster dog fashion contest. Tonight, dogs from across New York City will compete in DUMBO in the first-ever Hipster Puppy Pageant. The event was...
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Julie Klam: When dog rescue works both ways
When Julie Klam adopted Otto, she didn’t realize that the lovably bug-eyed Boston Terrier was on a rescue mission of his own. “You don’t always get the dog you want — you get the dog you need. He was...
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Game on: It’s Puppy Bowl time
During Puppy Bowl VIII, 58 puppies will stumble over their oversize paws while, ideally, making it into the end zone with a chew toy. They might just tumble around mid-field. Making cute little puppy...
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A Study Has Found: People choose dogs based on looks; cats, based on interaction
As pet owners, we share a special bond with our cats or dogs, which often take on the roll of a four-legged family member within our homes. Now, a new study has shed light on the mental process that...
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Adopt a pet with Metro and the ASPCA
Lucky is waiting to be adopted. Credit: ASPCA Lucky is a handsome 3-year-old lab mix who would love to start the new year with a new family. He’s a shy at first, but once he gets to know you, he will...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Man and dog recreate romance scenes from classic movies
This movie fanatic recreated famous scenes from romantic movies and a dog was his co-star. Every day, Reddit user mmsspp‘s boss brings her dog Wrigley to the office. One day, he jokingly reenacted a...
View ArticleVIDEO: Husky says ‘no’ to kennel
When a man recently told his 11-month-old husky that it was time to go in his kennel, the dog simply said, “No.” Related Articles VIDEO: Man surprises fiancee with her childhood teddy bear VIDEO: Guys...
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Here’s what to do in New York this weekend
FOOD + DRINK Warm Up with Whiskey Thursday, 7 p.m. Beekman Bar and Books 889 First Ave. $50, 212-765-7677 www.newyorkpops.org There’s nothing better to warm your bones in the brisk February cold than a...
View ArticleVIDEO: Talking dog says ‘Blah, blah, blah’
This dog has no interest in hearing what you have to say. Related Articles VIDEO: Dogs share ice cream cone VIDEO: Monkey steals camera, takes video selfie“Blah blah dog” is the latest internet animal...
View ArticleVIDEO: Dogs share ice cream cone
A woman who loves treating her dogs to ice cream uploaded a video of her two pets sharing a vanilla cone from McDonald’s. Related Articles VIDEO: Talking dog says 'Blah, blah, blah' VIDEO: Monkey...
View ArticleVIDEO: Dogs sniff for the first time in ‘First Kiss’ parody
After the “First Kiss” video that went viral this week was revealed to be a marketing ploy, another ad agency decided to create its own version of the film, featuring dogs. Mother London asked several...
View ArticleVIDEO: Dogs are adorably confused by magic trick
A good magic trick can be just as perplexing for dogs as it is for humans, as proven by this video posted by a Finnish magician. Jose Ahonen decided to test a magic trick on various canines to see...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Family adopts Tie, dog that raced alongside a Metro-North train
A dog rescued last week after racing alongside a Metro-North train from the South Bronx to Manhattan was adopted, officials said Monday. Related Articles Texas woman bites off dog's ear to save her...
View ArticleMaddie’s Pet Adoption Days
Thousands of dogs and cats will be looking for their forever homes at New York City’s biggest free pet adoption event ever. The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals will host “Maddie’s Pet Adoption...
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VIDEO: Watch this adorable French Bulldog jump into owner’s hands
For a tiny puppy, jumping off the edge of a couch may be considered a daunting task. With a little coaxing by its owner, the adorable pup musters the courage to jump into the owners hands. Cute....
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PHOTO: Pit Bull rides New York City subway in messenger bag
Credit: Imgur This Pit Bull dog rides the subway in style. In New York City there is a law that bans dogs on the train unless they are service dogs for the visually impaired, or if the dog can fit...
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