Peace from pet? Forget a bot it! Pups are precious, cats are cute, and yeah — bunnies keep things hopping. But when it comes to keeping Gen Z’s and Gen Y’s company, a faction of the twenty- and thirty-somethings are now looking to technology. Researchers polled 1,000 people of all ages across the US to determine that … Read more
A new moon ring of fire solar eclipse arrives this week on October 2, 2024. It’s well established that eclipses powerfully affect us mortals (for specifics, see your solar eclipse horoscopes here), but these fated lunations can also stir up anxiety and unrest in our beloved pets. Annie-Mae Levy, a certified dog trainer at Woofz, a puppy … Read more
A few months ago, when Annika Cha adopted her rescue puppy Ollie, she tapped into her company’s “pawternity” policy. Cha, 26, and based in St. Paul, Minn., is an account manager at 9Sail, a digital marketing agency with headquarters in West Islip, LI. She was able to take off four half-days thanks to the company … Read more
Almost half of pet parents have canceled plans just to stay home with their pet. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners, which found that not only have 48% bailed on plans with friends and family, they’ve done so an average of five times in their pet’s life. Another 30% … Read more
A pet food manufacturer is recalling several dog food products after testing revealed the presence of salmonella and listeria. Lystn LLC, the owner of Answers Pet Food, initiated the recall of ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, ANSWERS Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, and ANSWERS Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs “out of an abundance of caution,” according … Read more
For a few years, I’ve been contemplating getting out of New York City. Perhaps I could take advantage of the high rents in my Brooklyn neighborhood to rent out my co-op, move somewhere cheaper, and pocket a bit of cash. The first area I began looking into was Lancaster, PA, which recently came in at No. … Read more
Check before you check out. A new survey has revealed some of the most surprising things left behind at the end of a hotel stay — stuff that the average traveler would likely never consider bringing along with them. As part of an industry report compiled by Hotels.com, the third-party booking engine asked properties for their … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister has a squawky bird she insists on keeping alongside the dinner table when she invites guests for dinner. Its ear-piercing screeching inhibits guests’ ability to carry on normal conversation, so I asked her if, in the future, she could please put the bird in another room during dinner. She responded that … Read more
Americans who are dog tired of hiked grocery prices and the soaring cost of living might still want a beloved pet to come home to every day. But that furry Fido could cost a fortune, USA Today reports. Recent data from the insurance company MetLife estimates the cost of dog ownership at a whopping $1,400 … Read more
Quack it up for the Olympian champ! Arisa Trew, a 14-year-old skateboarder, competed in women’s park skateboarding at the 2024 Paris Olympics and hoped to win more than a gold medal. “My parents promised if I won the gold medal, I would get a pet duck,” she said at a press conference. “They are really cute, … Read more
Luna, Luna, Luna! A new analysis of city data by pet goods company PawSafe.com found Luna is now top dog amongst mutt monikers. In 2023, 1.11% of all dogs licensed in New York City were named Luna, edging out other popular labels such as Bella (1.01%), Coco (.84%), Milo (.76%) and Max (.75%). “It’s a … Read more
It’s a whirlwind of change. As America faces ongoing fatigue from tipping, gratuity experts have released new guidance on all the summer services that warrant paying a little extra forward. These range from caretakers to caddies plus include hefty prices for other typical summertime services already costing a pretty penny. Here’s a look at all … Read more
It was the week before Memorial Day and Dr. Cindy Bressler was already inundated with frantic calls. There was a poodle with a tick bite, a dachshund with sudden back pain and a Labrador who had ingested a bucket of sand. Now, the owner of a 7-year-old goldendoodle was extremely worried and agitated because her dog … Read more
Multiple recalls of pet food this week have sparked fears of bacterial infections. The Food and Drug Administration has issued two separate recalls — one for dog and cat food and another for hedgehogs — over fears of contamination that could cause illness and, in some cases, potentially death. Dog and cat food recall Viva … Read more
Restaurant pros are spilling the tea — on their rudest customers. Surprisingly, how patrons treat waitstaff doesn’t top the list of bad behaviors — but rather, how guests behave towards the eatery’s host. “I don’t expect people to have an in-depth knowledge of how a restaurant operates — and the host, the maître d’, is kind of … Read more
The latest trend among pet owners and their furry friends has social media users participating in the viral (and arguably adorable) “paws in” challenge. The challenge calls for at least two people and their pup to participate. Pet owners overlap their hands in a pile — and wait for their dog to put his or … Read more
Sure, being a bridesmaid is hard — but being the bouquet’s gotta be even more ruff. Although love was in full bloom for Joelle Yuvienco during her mid-April nuptials, the beaming bride forwent toting blossoms while walking down the aisle. She held her hound instead. “I have a special role today,” said Yuvienco in a TikTok … Read more
A woman was shocked to discover that the sick dog she took to be euthanized was back at the shelter and up for adoption a year later. Kristie Pereira, 32, was heartbroken when she was told that the most humane thing she could do for her beloved pet Beau was to put him down. The … Read more
Call the pup-arazzi. Sixteen dogs looked quite fetching in their high-end designer wear on Monday for the inaugural Pet Gala, reimagining the best looks from this year’s Met Gala. And while Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez might have stolen the show as co-hosts of the Met Gala, Kimba and Daffodil stole everyone’s hearts. Daffodil, a Pomeranian, … Read more
A pet owner was left scratching her head after receiving a bizarre note from her neighbor about something so trivial she thought it must be a joke. Taking to a local Facebook group, the woman shared the “unhinged” letter about her cat that was left in her letterbox the other day. “Bark all day long” It read: “Hey neighbor! … Read more