Pets
Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Bars in Philadelphia
There are tons of outdoor restaurants and bars around Philly where you can bring that fluffy thing that lives in your home rent-free. And we […]
This App Created by a Former CHOP Nurse Lets You Virtually Play With Puppies
Growing up, I never had a dog, despite writing “Golden Retriever Puppy” at the very top of my Christmas list every year. (Thanks, Mom and […]
My Dog Is My Life, and One Day, He’ll Be Gone
One day, my dog Joey will be gone. Not today, not tomorrow, but the day is coming — and coming sooner than I’d like. I […]
3 Philadelphians on How Fostering a Pet Has Been Soothing in Difficult Times
Since the coronavirus outbreak, animal shelters across the United States have seen a surge in foster pet applications. Sure, the hashtag #StayHomeAndFoster has gone viral […]
Cabin Fever Chronicles: Looking to Foster a Pet in These Stressful Times? Take Mine. Please.
Welcome to the Cabin Fever Chronicles, in which the author, stuck at home, muses on the perils of coronapocalyptic existence. Last week, both the New York […]
Dogs at Weddings: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
It’s no secret that we Philadelphians love our dogs. (Sometimes we love them so much that we sneak them into our engagement photos and put […]
A New Cannabis Study Is Launching in Philly — For Your Dog
Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in cannabis that is derived from the hemp plant, is becoming popular with pet owners. Kimberly Agnello, an associate professor of small […]
NextUp: The Local Company Pioneering Personalized Medicine for Dogs
NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
NextUp: The Local Company Pioneering Gene Therapy for Pets
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations, and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
Philly Used to Be a Cat Town. Now It’s Gone to the Dogs.
When I moved to this city fresh out of college in 1978, I brought with me my cat, Julio, who’d been living (illicitly) in my […]
Your Guide to the Best Dog Parks in Philadelphia
Looking for more dog-friendly things to do in Philly? Check out our guide here. Whether your pup is portable or the size of a small horse, […]
Your Dogs and Cats Can Now Listen to Yannick’s Epic Playlist for Pets
Philadelphia Orchestra music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin loves cats. He and his partner Pierre have three of their own (their names: Rodolfo, Melisande, and Rafa) inside […]
Police: A 7-Foot Boa Constrictor Might Be Loose in Montco
Montgomery County residents and visitors might want to be on the lookout — apparently there’s a 7-foot-long boa constrictor roaming the area. Police in East […]
Delaware County Woman Finds Alligator Roaming in Her Backyard
A Delaware County woman found an alligator hanging out in her creek on Sunday. According to 6ABC, Tracie Hoffecker discovered the reptile in her yard in Prospect Park […]
The 8 Best Pet Photographers and Artists in Philly
Philadelphia is a big-time dog town. (Two words: canine acupuncture.) The latest way pet parents are declaring their fur-baby love is by having professional animal […]