When Venessa Johnson first laid eyes on her new puppy Ollie, the adorable, 8-week-old Shih Tzu seemed more than a little familiar. Everything about him — his little nose, his mannerisms — brought back bittersweet memories of her late, beloved companion Oliver, who passed away in December of last year. “It was strange because it was Oliver’s … Read more
Downward dog just got a whole new meaning. At Puppy Sphere, New York yogis swap silence and stillness for snuggles and slobbery kisses, as wagging tails and wet noses weave between their mats mid-flow. But don’t mistake this feel-good fitness class for just a cute photo op. Puppy Sphere offers yoga classes at four locations … Read more
Kate Middleton is wishing her other half a happy birthday. In honor of Prince William turning 43 on June 21, the Princess of Wales, 43, shared a sweet snapshot on social media. Middleton posted a picture of the Prince of Wales to Instagram, showing her husband sitting in the grass holding one puppy, while the … Read more
In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends’ fears? The answer isn’t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a veterinary nurse and animal behavior consultant, and the owner of Canine Counseling in Smyrna, Georgia. She said she’s seen an increase in anxiety … Read more
Sled dog puppies at Denali National Park and Preserve can now be watched through their live Puppy Cam, National Park Service (NPS) officials announced on Thursday. Raised at Denali Sled Dog Kennels, this year’s litter includes five Alaskan husky puppies that were born less than a month ago on May 3. Two of the pups are females named … Read more
Howl-elujah! You’ve probably heard that dogs can be trained to sniff out cancer. Now, Israeli startup SpotItEarly is harnessing that remarkable ability — along with groundbreaking technology — to launch medicine’s next secret weapon. SpotItEarly is developing a revolutionary at-home cancer screening test that’s part pup, part AI. Courtesy of SpotitEarly Inc The biotech company … Read more
Lucky the puppy lived up to her name after vets performed life-saving surgery to give her a proper bum. The five-month-old Bulldog was born with Atresia ani type 3, a rare congenital defect meaning she did not have an anus. Her worried owners noticed she was struggling and took her to a vet who referred … Read more
City living is ruff. Local dog trainer Annie Grossman doesn’t just teach pups to be obedient and well-mannered, she also giving them coping skills — from walking calmly amidst sirens and loud construction noises to sitting pretty in subway carriers — for life in the Big Apple. “If your dog can make it here – … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a retiree with diabetes and heart trouble. My husband is disabled. I’m his sole caregiver when I have the energy to do it. Our adult daughter lives with us and works full-time in the medical field on weekends. She does practically nothing around the house. The real problem is, we have … Read more
Before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Team Ruff will face Team Fluff at the 2024 Puppy Bowl. For the 20th year, the Puppy Bowl is back, hosting a record-breaking 131 dogs from 73 shelters across the country battle for the Lombarky Trophy. Six pups with special … Read more
Dan Schachner is a professional referee whose main job hazards include getting bitten and peed on. For 13 years, Schachner, 49, has been the ref for the “Puppy Bowl,” the annual event that happens on Super Bowl Sunday before the big game. (It will be simulcast 2 p.m. Feb. 11 across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, … Read more
An animal shelter in Fayetteville, North Carolina, received quite a shock after a recent storm: A “nameless man” had dropped off an orphaned litter of puppies at the shelter’s door. “In the wake of a recent storm that swept through our area, we experienced a moment that simultaneously broke and uplifted our hearts,” the Fayetteville Animal … Read more
To Shira Meged, her three-year-old pup, Rosie, is as good as gold. So when the doting dog owner from Manhattan received the earth-shattering call on Nov. 25, that a petsitter had lost her mini Golden-doodle in Central Park, she fast-fetched a small fortune towards finding the missing fur ball. “We’ve raised over $18,000 on GoFundMe, … Read more
It was puppy love at first sight. A Good Samaritan in Texas discovered an orphaned litter of “tiny” pups no more than 10 days old before taking them to the Fort Bend County Animal Services shelter, where volunteers determined that they “immediate bottle feeding and care.” Around the same time, another local found a stray … Read more
They deemed it a pet-ty crime. A passenger is up in arms after getting booted from a flight for allegedly petting her dog, as documented in a TikTok clip with 1.1 million views. “Everyone around us was like, what’s going on here!?” wrote Sara Price, who uploaded a series of clips detailing her fellow passenger’s … Read more
Practicing yoga has so many benefits, from improved balance and strength to an increased sense of calmness and positivity. There isn’t just one way to practice yoga. In most cases, it includes having an open mind and a yoga mat. And on some occasions, you may not even need a mat. Whether you are new to … Read more
They had a ball. Zoe Milsom and her beloved Frenchie “fur baby” got pregnant at the same time. Now, the mom is recalling the thrilling experience. Milsom, 29, is already mom to Leon, 13. She and her beau, Paul, got engaged in May 2020, eager to see their family grow. But an ectopic pregnancy and … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Sit on your couch, stay on this article and don’t roll over when it comes to properly training your dog. We all know that getting a new puppy or dog is a huge responsibility, and that responsibility includes … Read more
They’re ready to ruff up the competition. The 19th annual Puppy Bowl is here — with Team Ruff and Team Fluff champing at the bit to go paw-to-paw. The three-hour broadcast, which is the longest-running televised adoption event, features 122 pups, including 11 with special needs, duking it out on the field for the Lombarky Trophy. … Read more
If you’re having a ruff day, turn on the annual Puppy Bowl to have a ball. Sunday’s three-hour matchup will have you fur-getting all about the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs as the players from Team Ruff and Team Fluff compete for the Wayfair “Lombarky” trophy. Puppy Bowl XIX definitely deserves a round … Read more