Tucker Budzyn, viral Golden Retriever sensation, dies at 8 after cancer diagnosis

Tucker Budzyn, viral Golden Retriever sensation, dies at 8 after cancer diagnosis

Tucker Budzyn, the Michigan-based golden retriever who became one of the internet’s biggest canine stars, has died after a short battle with cancer. He was 8. Tucker’s owner, Courtney Budzyn, revealed that her beloved pooch died on Wednesday — less than a week after she shared he had been diagnosed with lymphoma. “I thought that … Read more

Nearly half of Americans have turned down travel opportunities that can’t accommodate pets: research

Nearly half of American pet owners (45%) have turned down travel opportunities that can’t accommodate their pet, according to new research. It’s no surprise why: The survey of 2,000 pet owners found that 73% are more likely to take a road trip instead of flying specifically so they can bring their four-legged family member. Fifty-one … Read more

Meet the New Yorkers who look like their dogs: ‘People love to take pictures of us’

When Upper East Sider Rosa McGee first found out about this week’s lookalike contest for dogs who resemble their owners, held on Wednesday at Industry City in Brooklyn, she didn’t hesitate to enter. But first, she went shopping. Her first stop was a pet boutique in Chelsea, where the engineering manager bought her French bulldog … Read more

Dog treat creator eats her own products — and even packs them in her kids’ lunches

It’s National Dog Day, and one dog treat creator thinks dogs should be included in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods. “We have never used anything artificial,” Sarah Goldberger, New York-based founder and CEO of organic dog treat company Lord Jameson, told Fox News Digital.  “We’ve never used fake food coloring. … Read more

Most pet owners have a financial breaking point — and many are hitting it

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We never found out what was killing Margot. The vet laid it out in the spring of 2023. The seizures were either a brain tumor or her liver failing, and the only way to … Read more

$100 hot dogs get over-the-top treatment with caviar, Wagyu and 24-karat gold

Toppings for the humble hot dog have evolved way beyond standard ketchup and mustard. Upscale restaurants and venues these days are dressing dogs up with edible gold, caviar, and price tags of up to $100. The “Golden Glizzy” caviar hot dog by Miami-based Golden Goat is an Australian Wagyu hot dog topped with crème fraîche and mascarpone, … Read more

Global corgis gather for cutest costume contest and annual high-speed race

It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs. There’s a costume parade, the “smartest nose,” and — of course — the loudest bark. The fifth Corgi Race Vilnius drew dogs and their owners to the Lithuanian capital’s Vingis park on Saturday for what organizers said was the … Read more

So fetch! ‘Fur babies’ and real babies now share same most-popular names

Pop quiz: If your colleague says they’re picking up “Bella” at daycare, are they talking about a baby… or a bulldog? It’s a tough question to answer, at least according to a new poll from US News and World Report that puts “Bella” as the current #1 dog name in America — and a top … Read more

Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over deadly Salmonella contamination fears

Woof! Both you and your furry friend may now be eating food that causes diarrhea, as cyclospora is no longer the only recall to worry about. Connecticut-based pet food company Oma’s Pride issued a voluntary recall posted to the US Food and Drug Administration website on Wednesday. The family-owned brand is recalling one lot of … Read more

Most pet owners would go into debt for their pet — most can’t afford to

Most pet owners would go into debt for their pet —  most can’t afford to

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Ask a pet owner what they’d do if the vet visit estimate came back at $6,000, and most already know the answer. Roughly 76% of pet owners say they would take on debt if … Read more

Want healthier kids? Get a dog, study suggests

Want healthier kids? Get a dog, study suggests

Your dog’s germs could protect your kids from disease, a new study shows. Infants who spend their first year of life with a pup in the house will get exposed to their microbes, which researchers found helps babies avoid things like fever and ear infections. The microbes that come off a dog — through their … Read more

Grieving pet dad launches dog’s ashes and his beloved alien toy 119,000 feet into space

Grieving pet dad launches dog’s ashes and his beloved alien toy 119,000 feet into space

A dog’s ashes were launched 119,000 feet and scattered in space. Oscar, a six-year-old French bulldog who died suddenly from a brain tumor earlier this year, has been given one final adventure after his ashes were sent to the edge of the atmosphere in a weather balloon. His favorite Toy Story alien plush and a … Read more

Millionaire Lake Tahoe homeowners deploy risky new strategy against escalating bear crisis

Millionaire Lake Tahoe homeowners deploy risky new strategy against escalating bear crisis

Forget security systems, Nevada wildlife officials have found a fur-covered solution to Lake Tahoe’s growing black bear problem. As wealthy homeowners around the lake battle increasingly brazen bears breaking into houses, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has been relying on two highly trained Karelian bear dogs, Badger and Banjo, to send the unwelcome visitors … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the pet owners spending thousands of dollars on doggy wellness — from $800 red light therapy to $750 PEMF beds

Exclusive | Meet the pet owners spending thousands of dollars on doggy wellness — from 0 red light therapy to 0 PEMF beds

Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the Indonesian jungle when they spotted a small white pup tumbling through the brush along a busy stretch of road. After being unable to find the family he belonged to, they took him … Read more

I spent $3,000 trying to save my dog: The devastating reality of emergency vet care

I spent ,000 trying to save my dog: The devastating reality of emergency vet care

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Two days after Christmas, I was standing at a vet’s counter in rural Virginia, watching my mini schnauzer, Gloria, struggle to breathe in an emergency oxygen chamber.  I had to ask the question every … Read more

Exclusive | Knicks off the old block: Adorable rescue puppies named after NYC champ’s starting 5

Exclusive | Knicks off the old block: Adorable rescue puppies named after NYC champ’s starting 5

These are some MVP puppies. Five rescue pups coming to Long Island this weekend to be placed with foster families were named after the NBA World Champion Knicks starters. Jalen, KAT, OG, Josh and Bridges were given their Knicks names by the animal rescue Ollie’s Angels in Greenlawn, which got news of their births the … Read more

Flyers fume after passenger sits dog in ‘disgusting’ position on plane: ‘People are unbelievable’

Flyers fume after passenger sits dog in ‘disgusting’ position on plane: ‘People are unbelievable’

Look the other way. While most plane passengers usually get pissed off at snoring seatmates and crying babies, on one particular flight, flyers had a totally different bone to pick, having to do with a little pooch. In a short clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), a small dog is comfortably sitting on its owner’s … Read more

The 2026 petflation crisis: How outrageous vet bills are breaking everyone from Gen Z to Boomers

The 2026 petflation crisis: How outrageous vet bills are breaking everyone from Gen Z to Boomers

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a question almost nobody wants to answer out loud: What’s the most you’d be willing to spend to save your dog’s life? A new study went ahead and asked, and the number is … Read more

Animal lovers in awe of rescue dog’s unrecognizable ‘glow-up’ — revealing a ‘to die for’ feature

Animal lovers in awe of rescue dog’s unrecognizable ‘glow-up’ — revealing a ‘to die for’ feature

One rescue dog is putting her best paw forward with an incredible makeover. Lady, a three-year-old miniature Schnauzer, was given a glow-up of epic proportions courtesy of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), one of the largest animal welfare charities in the world. When Lady was first rescued by the … Read more