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
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
Turns out, “crazy cat ladies” may not be so crazy after all. Researchers from the University of Lucerne in Switzerland surveyed more than 2,300 Swiss adults about their relationships with animals, finding that gender was one of several factors linked to how closely people connected with their pets. But the findings were not entirely warm … Read more
The Keystone State is twice as nice after a rare two-headed gecko was hatched this summer. The tiny, twin-headed crested gecko made its debut on June 29th at Rockstar Geckos, a breeding business based in northeastern Pennsylvania. “This little one was a surprise!” Rockstar Geckos posted on Instagram, alongside a video of the dual-domed gecko. A rare … Read more
Say goodbye to your local pet supply. Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the US, just announced in an earnings call that dozens of its pet stores will be shutting down for good. Petsense by Tractor Supply is a pet specialty retailer within the company’s portfolio and as of late June had 209 … Read more
Police in San Jose spent one of their nights this week chasing not murder suspects or grab-and-run thieves — but a missing Shetland pony. The police department shared photos and video of the incident that occurred Thursday night, when patrol officers got a call of the tiny horse running on the loose. Police officers pose … Read more
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
While the nation prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial this July 4th, some Americans are choosing to hunker down with their pups rather than party on in the name of patriotism. According to Life360’s Runaway Report, over half of pet parents are opting to spend the 4th of July at home to quell their dog’s firework … Read more
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
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
A psychic cat has correctly predicted the winning teams of all 19 World Cup matches. One-year-old British shorthair Billy has predicted the winners of all the matches that did not end in a draw so far in the tournament, much to the delight of owners Linka Lin, 33, and Mark Kelly, 35. Since the start … Read more
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
DEAR ABBY: For years, my only daughter and I got along pretty well. Then she stopped visiting or speaking to us, meaning we didn’t see our grandchildren or my son-in-law. That went on for six to eight years. Suddenly, she has responded on Facebook but refuses to tell me what the problem was. When you … Read more
When Bimini Wright, a 38-year-old Brooklyn writer and performer, embarked on a routine subway ride back in September 2025, she did not expect to return home with a pigeon. Wright first found the then-squab, which she has since named Smidgen, “stumbling around” a subway platform off the Q line during a Monday morning rush hour. … Read more
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
It’s love at first sniff. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, an energetic Bernedoodle named Callie bounded into her date at the Soho Grand Dog Park. Her match, Crew, an English Cocker Spaniel, didn’t need much convincing. Within minutes, the two were tearing across the artificial turf, sharing a slobbery tennis ball, cooling off in the … Read more
It’s a ruff story. A New York couple is being accused of dognapping nine premier pooches — by a Westchester shelter owner — who herself is at the center of multiple complaints from previous clients. The two parties are currently locked in a vicious dogfight over eight adorable boxer-shepherd puppies and their mom. Kris Fuhr, … Read more
When a 3-year-old Maltese named Ginger almost drowned in a Bridgehampton swimming pool last month, critical care was nearby. Had this been any other summer, Ginger’s owner would have had to drive an hour to the nearest pet hospital in Riverhead, and in all probability the pup wouldn’t have survived. But this year, a new … Read more
That’s doggone wild. A dog born with a spare penis had to undergo emergency surgery to relieve him of his sex-tra appendage so it wouldn’t encumber him. “I’ve never seen this condition before,” the surgeon, Dr. Lauren McNamara, wrote in a viral Instagram post last week. The extra-endowed canine, fittingly named Willy Wonka, had reportedly been handed … Read more
A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, … Read more