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Brooklyn Paper

Firefighters brave freezing temps to battle Brooklyn blaze, rescue pet

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Pets

These were the most-searched dog and cat breeds in New York in 2024, according to Adopt a Pet

Posted on December 31, 2024

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Pets

These are 2024’s most popular dog and cat names in New York City

Posted on December 25, 2024

Furry friend fun! Happy Tails opens new doggy day care in Tribeca.

Pets

A furry paradise! Happy Tails, NYC’s first members-only dog club, expands to Tribeca

Posted on December 23, 2024

Golden retriever puppy in pet shop window.

Pets

Queens pet store owners brace themselves as New York ban on selling dogs, cats, and rabbits takes effect

Posted on December 17, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn’s pet stores push back on retail sale ban — but activists say it’s much-needed

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Brooklyn Paper

Baby, it’s cold outside: Cat lovers build shelters to help Brooklyn’s feral felines face winter weather

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Royal Canin to host French Bulldog pop-up in Flatiron next week

Posted on November 15, 2024

It's down to Simon vs Bertram, who will be the next NYC Dog Mayor?

Pets

The most adorable election happening in NYC this year: Vote for your next Honorary NYC Dog Mayor

Posted on November 11, 2024

Enzo the Shih Tzu (left) has pulled out of the race for NYC Dog Mayor against Bertram the Pomeranian (right)

Pets

NYC Dog Mayor race sees huge shake-up after crypto community causes competitor to drop out of the race

Posted on November 4, 2024

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Pets

Check out these 4 adorable rescued dogs available for adoption in NYC

Posted on October 30, 2024

(left) Michelladonna with a cat, (right) Alice Ma, Michelladonna and Drew Rosenthal

Pets

The real bodega cats of NYC star in their own series

Posted on October 29, 2024

Dogs in NYC in danger or exposure to marijuana

Cannabis

Pothead pets: Veterinarians see uptick in marijuana toxicity in pets as THC use grows in NYC

Posted on October 25, 2024

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Pets

New York Dog Film Festival to return with emphasis on PTSD Service Dogs

Posted on October 18, 2024

Beautiful domestic grey cat lies into scratching post at Cat cafe. Lazy marble tabby domestic cat lying and relaxing.

No cat, no problem: 3 NYC cat cafés you should visit for National Cat Day

Posted on October 5, 2024

a dog at Barktoberfest in costume

Holidays

Barktoberfest dog costume contest to return for Halloween celebration at Pier 57

Posted on October 4, 2024

dogs on the Howling Halloween Pup Cruise

Pets

Circle Line to bring back Howling Halloween Pup Cruise with costume contest and adoption event

Posted on September 28, 2024

people in a park at a press conference about pets and service animals in New York

Politics

New bill would increase fines for drivers who hit pets, service animals in New York

Posted on September 25, 2024

dog on an ASPCA vet clinic table in Queens

Pets

Free ASPCA clinic opens for pets in Queens offer tender loving care from experts

Posted on September 20, 2024

gray cat rescued on Staten Island wrapped in a towel

Pets

NYPD, neighbors battle extreme heat to rescue kitten trapped in Staten Island storm drain

Posted on August 29, 2024

the Mars Summer Treat Pack Truck will be handing out free treats, while supplies last, in New York City.

Pets

Grab free treats for you and your pup from the Mars Summer Treat Pack Truck this weekend

Posted on August 23, 2024

Rachel Pizzolato walking the runway with a friend at the Rescue Dogs Rock NYC and ChanceTV's dazzling fashion spectacle, "Furry, Fashionable and Fabulous."

Rescue dogs on the NYC runway at the ‘Furry, Fashionable and Fabulous’ show

Posted on August 15, 2024

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Pets

New York City politics is a doggy world; dog mayor canine-didates hope to ‘bark’ change

Posted on August 14, 2024

Cops catch snake jay-slithering across West Village street

Posted on August 4, 2024

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Pets

Pets can now join their owners for brunch at Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park

Posted on July 31, 2024

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Cyclones’ ‘Bark in the Park’ scores big with furry fans

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Brooklyn

Celebrate and help adoptable dogs in Brooklyn through hot dogs and daiquiris

Posted on July 16, 2024

Pets

This NYC vet makes house calls. In ‘Pets and the City,’ she’s penned a memoir full of tails

Posted on June 10, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Boris & Horton to close Williamsburg dog café, owners receive death threats over crowdfunding campaign

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Dog handler Kaz Hosaka and Sage, Best in Show and Non-Sporting Group winner pose during the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Best In Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 14, 2024 in Queens, New York.

Pets

SEE IT: Scenes from this year’s Westminster Dog Show at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Posted on May 15, 2024

Pets

Here’s what to know if you are traveling abroad with your dog

Posted on May 10, 2024

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Bronx Times

‘A groundbreaking initiative’: City’s first pet-friendly homeless shelter opens in the Bronx

two women, each holding a small dog at a benefit for dog rescues in SoHo, NYC

Pets

Senior pups dress to impress at fashion show benefit for dog rescues in SoHo

Posted on April 15, 2024

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Pets

Ending animal cruelty: NYPD celebrates 10 year collaboration anniversary of rescuing dogs and cats with ASPCA

Posted on April 9, 2024

RIP Flaco: Celebrity owl who escaped Central Park Zoo dies after hitting building

Posted on February 24, 2024

Boris and Horton is located at 195 Avenue A in the East Village.

Brooklyn

Community rallies to save Boris & Horton and stop beloved dog café from closing

Posted on February 23, 2024

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Pets

New York City veterinary practice celebrates pups born on Leap Day

Posted on February 23, 2024

Two people holding Boston Terriers

Boston Terrier Takeover! Washington Square Park taken over by doggos on National Boston Terrier Day

Posted on February 19, 2024

NYPD Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad

Fighting abuse: How the NYPD Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad protects New York’s furry creatures every day

Posted on February 18, 2024

Pets

‘Puppy Bowl’ celebrates a big anniversary this year, one that shelter and rescue pups will cheer

Posted on February 8, 2024

Atlas (left) and Reed (right)

Pets

Meet Governors Island’s newest working dogs who will keep geese at bay

Posted on December 19, 2023

Police dog featured on special NYPD calendar

Pets

NYPD’s furriest crime-fighters grace 2024 Police Foundation Calendar

Posted on December 14, 2023

Three dogs and their human dressed as butterflies at the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade

It’s back! Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade back on with new partnership after brief cancellation

Posted on October 4, 2023

Pets

Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up

Posted on September 9, 2023

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Brooklyn Paper

Gone hog wild! Brooklynites baffled by posters looking for lost pet pig

Blondie tribute band Pretty Babies perform at animal rescue benefit

‘One Way or Another,’ this Blondie tribute show on the Lower East Side helped animal rescue group

Posted on April 26, 2023

Portrait of a cute Yorkshire Dog with woman legs (low section) on the street, New York

Pets

Council Member Julie Menin seeks cleaner sidewalks with launch of new Curb Your Dog Contest

Posted on March 23, 2023

How a NYC actor and her pups rose to celebrity stardom

Posted on March 9, 2023

More from around NYC

Lifelong resident of the North Bronx, Gary Axelbank was honored at the Bronx Ball Saturday as the peoples' choice for the Bronx Walk of Fame, a fitting title as Axelbank has served the people of the borough for three decades as a broadcast journalist.

Star Power and Bronx Pride Shine at 2025 Bronx Ball

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Former CVS on 46th Avenue in Flushing sells for $7.5 million

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌South Brooklyn Health celebrates one year of ‘26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel’

Four local high school students received scholarships as part of this year's Live Out Loud homecoming gala.

Live Out Loud’s homecoming gala honors queer youth, community builders