Costco makes controversial change to its $1.50 hot dog combo — for the first time in 40 years of business

Costco makes controversial change to its .50 hot dog combo — for the first time in 40 years of business

This may be tough for some chowhounds to swallow.  Costco, a members-only warehouse club, oft-praised for its $1.50 hot dog combo, which offers shoppers the meaty treat and a 20-ounce refillable fountain soda for a steal, is altering the deal to be more inclusive.  But, thankfully, not more expensive.  Costco is reportedly making a monumental change … Read more

American Kennel Club reveals the rarest dog breeds in the US — including the only pup in the world to hunt adorable puffins

American Kennel Club reveals the rarest dog breeds in the US — including the only pup in the world to hunt adorable puffins

They’re a rare breed. The American Kennel Club has released its list of the rarest dog breeds in America. The world’s largest registry of purebred canines, the AKC, analyzed registration statistics to determine the most prevalent and uncommon canines in the United States. These rarity and popularity rankings shift from year to year as new … Read more

Dear Abby: I can no longer sit for my son’s undisciplined dog

Dear Abby: I can no longer sit for my son’s undisciplined dog

DEAR ABBY: For the last four years, I have been hosting my son “Dennis,” his 6-year-old son and his brother’s 8-year-old daughter every other weekend. Dennis bought a puppy, “Champ,” to go with his house and brings him on these visits. Champ is nice enough but extremely active. He runs wild and barks, digs holes … Read more

‘Baywatch’ heartthrob accused of Malibu hit-and-run after killing dog: report

‘Baywatch’ heartthrob accused of Malibu hit-and-run after killing dog: report

Former “Baywatch” star David Charvet is accused of striking and killing a dog with his pickup truck in Malibu early Thursday morning — and then driving off, according to a report. Vera Errico said she was walking her three dogs on leashes just before 6 a.m. inside a gated Malibu community when Charvet allegedly hit … Read more

Posh New Yorkers are fretting about taking out the trash and pet waste with looming doorman strike: ‘The whole building will start smelling like dog pee’

Posh New Yorkers are fretting about taking out the trash and pet waste with looming doorman strike: ‘The whole building will start smelling like dog pee’

NYC luxury building residents fear chaos as 34,000 doormen threaten a strike starting April 20. Union 32 BJ SEIU seeks wage hikes, better pensions, and for healthcare to continue to be covered at 100%. D’yan Forest, 91, recalls the 1991 doorman strike as ‘total chaos.’ It’s enough to put a damper on your night at … Read more

Dream job for dog lovers? Earn $1K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath

Dream job for dog lovers? Earn K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath

In the face of an increasingly grim job market, those undeterred by germs can bring home a serious payday. Spot & Tango, a NYC-based dog food subscription service, is on the hunt for contractors willing to receive dog kisses and a stand before a deluge of dog breath. Job listings for a dog breath sniffer and a dog … Read more

How an adorable dachshund — set to fund $66K wedding — became one family’s breadwinner

How an adorable dachshund — set to fund K wedding — became one family’s breadwinner

A couple says their adorable dachshund is now the “breadwinner” of the household — earning over $6,000 in just one month and helping fund their $66,239 dream wedding. Shannon Edmondson, 31, from Stalybridge, Manchester, has turned her miniature long-haired dachshund, Wilson, into a social media star, bringing in thousands through user-generated content (UGC), brand deals … Read more

Costco’s new bourbon is hugely popular — and weirdly inspired by $1.50 fan-fave snack: ‘Subtle notes of hot dog water’

Costco’s new bourbon is hugely popular — and weirdly inspired by .50 fan-fave snack: ‘Subtle notes of hot dog water’

Well, hot diggity bourbon. Costco has released a private-label whiskey inspired by the chain’s famous $1.50 hot dog and soda food court combo. “I Got That Dog in Me,” produced by Rare Character Whiskey, a company that creates tailor‑made whiskey blends for corporate customers, is priced at nearly $90 a bottle, but die-hard fans are … Read more

‘Hippy’ Whole Foods customer sparks outrage after bringing ‘crusty’ dog to hot food bar: ‘Effing disgusting’

‘Hippy’ Whole Foods customer sparks outrage after bringing ‘crusty’ dog to hot food bar: ‘Effing disgusting’

Every dog has its day, but not at the hot bar, folks. Whole Foods has come under fire after a photo of a shopper holding her dog dangerously close to consumables went viral. The offending image shows a customer casually browsing the buffet counter while holding her small white dog, with said pet’s tail and … Read more

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ review: Jon Bernthal’s Broadway play turns classic NY movie into a silly sitcom

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ review: Jon Bernthal’s Broadway play turns classic NY movie into a silly sitcom

Theater review DOG DAY AFTERNOON 2 hours,15 minutes, with one intermission. At the August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St. There’s been a robbery! A new Broadway play starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach has stolen the title of the classic New York film “Dog Day Afternoon” and slapped it on a midseason-replacement sitcom. You … Read more

How some Americans could qualify for a $1,000 ‘dog tax credit’

How some Americans could qualify for a ,000 ‘dog tax credit’

Some pet owners might be able to snag a $1,000 “dog credit” this tax season to help pay for food and other necessities for four-legged friends. As Americans are gearing up to submit their tax returns by Tax Day on April 15, pet parents may be wondering if they can get a break by claiming … Read more

Dog owners reveal the most important lessons they have learned in new survey

Dog owners reveal the most important lessons they have learned in new survey

Veteran dog owners all agree this is the most important wisdom to pass down: be patient. The advice emerged in a survey of 2,000 dog owners which split respondents by how long they’ve been with their pup. Veteran dog owners with over 10 years of experience named “be patient, dogs feel your energy” (39%) as … Read more

This dog breed is king of the pup pack, according to American Kennel Club’s annual ranking

This dog breed is king of the pup pack, according to American Kennel Club’s annual ranking

Move over Labradors — the French Bulldog is still king of the American pup pack. For the fourth year running, these pint-sized Frenchies hold the top spot on the American Kennel Club’s 2025 most popular dog breeds list. It wasn’t long ago that Labs ruled for 31 years straight, but in 2022, the French Bulldog … Read more

Well, hot dog! US states with the longest penises revealed — see how NY measures up

Well, hot dog! US states with the longest penises revealed — see how NY measures up

New York men have a new reason to squawk like the cock of the walk.  The “Big” Apple is, apparently, no misnomer as its home has been crowned as one of the top 5 states with the longest penises, according to a new report.  And there are hard facts to substantiate the claim.   Men in New York have … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Entitled’ dog owners are bringing their pooches to bars, Botox appointments and restaurants — and pissed-off New Yorkers have reached their breaking point: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

Exclusive | ‘Entitled’ dog owners are bringing their pooches to bars, Botox appointments and restaurants — and pissed-off New Yorkers have reached their breaking point: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

New York is going to the dogs — and nobody knows that like Tamara, an NYC med spa owner who is sick and tired of watching the Big Apple’s descent into canine-driven chaos. Day after day, the pampering proprietress told The Post, she’s forced into confrontations with her privileged clientele who drag their furry friends into … Read more

Does having a dog really extend your life?

Does having a dog really extend your life?

A paw-sible path to a longer life? About 43% of US households — especially those run by millennials — own a pooch. Research has long suggested that there are numerous physical and mental benefits to having a furry friend around. A canine pal could even mean living longer, thanks to its effects on heart health, … Read more

Dear Abby: My employee wants to take bereavement leave for her dead dog

Dear Abby: My employee wants to take bereavement leave for her dead dog

DEAR ABBY: I supervise a group of six mid-level professionals. Usually, we manage fine, but a current conflict may push me over the edge. “Lauren” lives alone with dogs that seem to be her only family. One of them (age 11) had been sick. She kept asking for sick leave to take him to the … Read more

Pet owner says dog saved her life by detecting her breast cancer

Pet owner says dog saved her life by detecting her breast cancer

A woman credits her dog with saving her life after his unusual behavior led to a breast cancer diagnosis. Chase Johnson, 36, noticed her dog, Ceto, a Labrador and retriever mix, started acting “anxious” and “whimpering” around her, but didn’t know the cause. A few weeks later, Chase said Ceto got “all worked up” and … Read more

Exclusive | Puppy Love: Couple with the same dog met on Hinge, fell in love — and so did their pups

Exclusive | Puppy Love: Couple with the same dog met on Hinge, fell in love — and so did their pups

This is the paw-fect love story. An Alabama couple with the same dog met on Hinge — and while they were falling in love, so were their pups. Photographer Anna Ward of Birmingham first connected with her now-husband David in the fall of 2024 after seeing a photo on his dating app profile of his King … Read more