In this dog-eat-dog world, these plucky pups refuse to meat their maker. Every dog has its day. But today, seven cunning canines are being celebrated, worldwide, after joining forces and fleeing a meat factory in China, making a 10-mile trek home as a four-legged “band of brothers.” Their great escape was captured in a moving … Read more
New York isn’t the only city that never sleeps. An eye-opening new study determined that Detroit, Baltimore, St. Louis, Toledo, New Orleans and Newark are some of the most sleep-deprived cities in the US, due to issues like alcoholism, stress, obesity and smoking habits. Nationwide, most people don’t log enough hours in Sleepy Town. A … Read more
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
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
Service dogs can help make the impossible paw-sible. As 665 athletes prepare for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, kicking off on Friday, March 6, many of them will arrive with four-legged teammates by their side. While the dogs are hard at work helping battle for the gold, viewers at home get to admire … Read more
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
This dog had her day. A four-year-old Doberman Pinscher named Penny nabbed Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club earlier this month, and her owners, Greg and Theresa-Connors Chan, were in doggie heaven. “You never think you’re going to win,” Greg gushed in an interview with The Post, noting that it was the … Read more
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
These pet parents are paws-itively committed to their furry friends. One in three pet owners spends more on their pets each month than they do on their own health and wellness needs, according to a new survey from US News & World Report. Spending piles up quickly. Of the 1,500 questioned — with 68% identifying … Read more
It flew the coop to help her cope. A Canadian psychology professor who studies how relationships with pets support healthy development has her own unusual therapy animal: an emotional support chicken to assist her with daily life. “I feel like she’s so smart. She can understand my emotions,” Sonia Kong told the CBC about the … Read more
Moo Deng is back in the spotlight — but not for the heartwarming reasons as before. Conservationist Siranudh Scott brought attention back on to the viral pet after calling the pygmy hippo’s living situation “sad” on social media, showing a photo of fecal matter in the habitat. “The other day I saw pictures of the … Read more
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
He’s turning s–t into gold. A UK dad of four is turning doo into dough by picking up dog poop — a side hustle that he estimates nets him over $32,000 per year. “We were stunned, the customers just started rolling in,” Kyle Newby, 39, told South West News Service of his odiferous side gig. … Read more
Looking this good doesn’t come easy. Kennedy Green is like a lot of other 10-year-olds, keeping busy with homework and friends. But when it comes to afterschool activities, she’s got one very hairy, utterly adorable demand on her time — her prize-winning Pekingese showdog, Lincoln, who will compete at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog … Read more
Call it “petuition”: new research has found the average pet parent worries about how happy their pets are 11 times per day, and worries about their pets’ health 10 times per day. The poll of 2,000 U.S. pet parents, nationally representative and split between respondents with dogs and respondents with cats, found they often worry … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my boyfriend for 12 years. We have two children and a third on the way. Three years ago, we got our family a dog, “Astro,” the love of our lives. She passed away three months ago from heat exhaustion. She was only two years old. I was driving while my … Read more
Like countless women in NYC before her, Lauren Wire has had it with low-effort men. But she’s not giving up on dating — at least not entirely. On a recent Saturday afternoon, Wire headed out to one of the hottest hookup spots in town — her local pet shelter, which loans out rescue dogs for those looking … Read more
In an era where obsessed pet owners are bringing their fur babies on lavish vacations and spending $50,000 to clone them for an everlasting bond, it’s no surprise that people will do whatever it takes to keep their pups around for as long as possible. The latest head-scratching pooch trend? Exposing furry friends to expensive … Read more
A rescue puppy’s story started with tragedy — but he’s not letting a ruff start get him down. The tiny dog named Stormzy was hit by a car and left with brain damage. He could barely move, had swelling in his brain and had little control over his own body. But when a veterinarian suggested … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved puppy, “Truffle,” nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering. I cannot begin to describe the depth of grief I’m experiencing. Her loss has been harder for me than any human loss. We had a connection that words cannot … Read more