My Shelter Dog Got Invited to Westminster!
Everyone thought Gabriel was a mutt, until a passerby identified him as a rare Kooikerhondje; soon, we were taking part in “Meet the Breeds.”
February 19, 2015
Westminster’s Best in Show Beagle Rides to Support the NYC Carriage Horses
Miss P took a carriage ride through Central Park as part of the annual Canines and Coaches event.
Manhattan Neighbors Brought This Feral Dog In From the Cold. Now He Needs Medical Care
“Charlie” has been a neighborhood institution for 10 years. Neighbors rescued him and are now raising funds for his medical care.
Elsa the Chow Mix Found Frozen to the Ground in Michigan
It took a half hour to free her, but she’s bounced back quickly; her owner has been charged with felony animal cruelty.
My Saluki and I Were in the Westminster Dog Show!
Here’s a complete diary of our adventure, from entering the show to entering the ring!
We Chat With Michael Brandow About His Controversial New Book, “A Matter of Breeding”
Published just weeks before Westminster, the social critic and former dog walker’s latest book challenges long-held beliefs about purebred dogs.
Will You March to Help Put an End to the Dog Meat Trade?
Editor’s note: The idea of eating dogs and cats is disturbing to those of us who see them as companion animals. This story and its photos, though the images are not graphic, may upset you, but we believe that putting an end to the cruel dog and cat meat trade is an important cause to …
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How to Shovel a “Path to Poop” in the Snow for Your Dog
I hit on the PTP idea after the first 26 inches of snow fell on our backyard in Eastern Massachusetts. Here’s how I made mine.