Pets
Love in the Time of Dog DNA Testing
This is my third Chihuahua. That’s what I used to say about my dog, Birdie, until this summer, when I got her DNA tested. That’s […]
We Have a Halloween Pet Costume Problem
Right on cue, I woke up yesterday wondering if I might have a problem. Yes, the signs have been there day in and day out, week after […]
Even Philly’s Pets Are Prepared for Pope Francis
The excitement surrounding Pope Francis’s historic visit to Philadelphia isn’t just limited to humans. Abby Brunner sent us this picture of her pup, Pope Penny, […]
New Dog-Walking Areas Debut at Dilworth Park
There are few more-satisfying ways to shake off a long work day than heading to your favorite watering hole at closing time for a drink or […]
Cat Cafes Are a Really Stupid Idea
News that a second cat café is opening in Philly has made me goggle anew at human stupidity. For most of my life, I’ve had […]
Treat Your Pooch to the Dog Days of Summer Festival in Chestnut Hill
Our canine companions have shed their winter coats and are so eager to get out; they may just paw down the front door. Take them […]
Conshohocken Police Shoot Dog Belonging to Terrence Howard’s Brother
Back in 2011, Conshohocken resident Antonio Howard — also known as the brother of actor Terrence Howard — pleaded guilty to threatening Conshohocken police with his large dog […]
Meet Sprinkles the 33-Pound Cat from Sea Isle City, New Jersey
Word has come to us from the eastern shores of New Jersey of the existence of a 33-pound cat. Yes, a 33-pound cat.
Philly: Stop Tying Your Dog Up Outside Already
I’m one of those women – let’s call them insufferable women – who brings her little dog everywhere. Murph comes to work with me, goes […]
What Is Going On at the Chester County SPCA?
The allegations were shocking: mass killings of dogs, sadists abusing innocent creatures, maimed and ill animals suffering in squalor. They surfaced repeatedly on Facebook, on […]
The Shoppist Gift List, Day 20: Barbour Tartan Dog Coat
Our discerning editors have culled the best-of-the-best gifts available in Philly. Each day until Christmas, we’ll unveil our 25 top gift picks to suit everyone […]
The Secret Life of the Tiny-Dog Dog Park
At first glance, the Schuylkill River Park’s dog run looks like a commercial for Philadelphia. Fit, smiling couples throw Frisbees to chocolate labs as rescued […]
Field Guide: 5 Insanely Posh Dog Hotels
What A Good Dog // Frazer Owner Mary Remer, who’s spent more than 30 years training dogs, believes socialization makes most canines happiest, so she […]
No, Thanks, Really, I Don’t Want Another Dog
I wrote a story for the September issue of the magazine about some very nice dogs. I started working on the story back in February, […]