Ruff Break: NYC Halloween Dog Parade, Hounded By Permit Woes, Nixed

Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade goers have a bone to pick.

NYC Is One Of Worst Cities For Pet-Owning Renters, Study Finds

Only in New York do pet owners pay $250 more in rent a month for their fur babies.

What To Do When Your Pet Dies In New York City

Children are not the only ones wondering where pets go when they die. Here are options for disposing of deceased animals respectfully.

Cat-Astrophic Crowding Shuts City Animal Shelters To New Arrivals

Animal Care Centers cites ‘critical capacity issues’ as it grapples with a surge in people giving up pets, many due to financial pressures.

Famous Central Park Hawk 'Pale Male' Dies. Or Did He?

"The end of an era," a wildlife rehabilitator wrote, saying the red-tailed hawk died Tuesday. Others say the raptor actually died years ago.

Tennis, Or Terriers? US Open's Home Hosts Famed Dog Show

It's a new venue for the nearly 150-year-old event, now back in New York City after a two-year, pandemic-induced sojourn in the suburbs.

Video: 'Vicious' Peacock Bites Man In NYC

"I thought I was buggin'," said a man on a viral Citizen video who was bitten by a peacock in The Bronx.

City Council Passes Bill To Ban Guinea Pig Sales

Animal shelter operators and other advocates say a surge in people abandoning their pets in the pandemic has made for a hairy situation.

Dolphins Spotted Swimming In Bronx River: Video

"This is great news," NYC Parks tweeted with video taken Monday showing at least two dolphins frolicking in the river.

Bringing A Dog Along For A Holiday Stay? Make Sure To Plan

"Certainly holidays can be a tricky time," says dog behaviorist Gabrielle Johnson. "We're in tight spaces. Stress is high."

NYC Council Urged To Ban Guinea Pig Sales: Reports

The Council was given a nudge Wednesday to act on a bill that would ban the sale of guinea pigs, according to The City.

Woof, NYC's Most Popular Pet Names Are Purrfect

Naming a cat or dog can be ruff — see what New Yorkers chose in 2022, according to Rover.

Happy Is An Asian Elephant. But Is She Also A Person?

The Bronx Zoo, where Happy resides, says no.

Every Volt Counts: City Finding Less Stray Electricity, But Dogs Keep Getting Shocked

Lila Bilokur described her certified emotional support dog Lala as her “life partner” and “best friend.” “She was my everything,” she added.

Bad Egg Put Chickens In ‘Deplorable’ Makeshift Coop: NYPD

An NYPD video shows chickens rescued from genuinely fowl conditions in an illicit shack found along Queens railroad tracks.

Isle Of NYC Dogs: Governors Island Opens To 4-Legged Friends

Old Governors Island has a new trick up its sleeve — dogs, on leashes, will finally be allowed on the island.

'Mudi'? Try A Toy: American Kennel Club Adds 2 Dog Breeds

What do an athletic Hungarian farm dog and a tiny pet of bygone Russian aristocrats have in common? The club.

Bronx Zoo Cat Lady Returns For Dances With Lions: Reports, Source

A woman in a leopard-print wrap jumped the Bronx Zoo lion's den barrier to tell the cats, "I missed you!" according to sources and reports.

Cougar Rescued From Bronx Apartment, Headed To Arkansas Sanctuary

The 11-month-old female was voluntarily surrendered. She was treated at the Bronx Zoo and will receive lifelong care at a conservation site.

This Is NYC's Top Trending Dog Breed, Study Says

Check out what other dogs New Yorkers think are really good boys and girls, according to a new study by Rover.

10 New Police Dogs Graduate From NYPD Training

Each of the 10 new police dogs has been named in honor of an officer who was killed in the line of duty.

145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Underway In Tarrytown

It’s taking place in Tarrytown without an audience because of the pandemic.

Pups Prep For 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show As Event Leaves Manhattan For The First Time

The show won't take over Madison Square Garden this year and no spectators are allowed, but still, the anticipation is palpable.

NYPD Officer Adopting Kitten He Rescued From Sewer In Brooklyn

When they got there, they removed a manhole cover, then saw the kitten floating on a Gatorade bottle.

See It: Dog Lost In Subway Reunites With MTA Rescuer

Lucy, a support dog, ran off Saturday and spent hours crisscrossing the subway system, ducking trains from Chambers Street to 28th Street.

3 Dogs From Same Family, Each Adopted From Texas Shelter, Meet In Chance Encounter On Upper West Side

The three dogs were adopted by three separate families, and as luck would have it their owners say they randomly reconnected miles away.

Pet Food Recalled In New York Due To Salmonella Concerns

Midwestern Pet Company has recalled products because of potential salmonella poisoning.

Trainers Look For Ways To Keep Dogs Calm And Occupied To Ease Separation Anxiety As Life Gets Back To Normal

Dog trainer Amanda Gannon says most owners should leave their pets alone more often, so their dogs can develop proper coping skills.

Manhattan Animal Care Center Finds Foster Homes For All Animals After Being Forced To Close Temporarily

There’s an update on the call for help from Manhattan’s main animal shelter.

Manhattan Animal Care Center Forced To Temporarily Close Due To COVID Outbreak

The Manhattan Animal Care Center says it’s because too many staff members have COVID or are quarantining.

Dog Rescues Curbed By Surging Global Travel Costs Driven By Pandemic

Rescuing dogs from peril overseas has grown costly and fraught, groups that specialize in international adoptions say.

The Mystery Of The Missing Basement Cat On Bronx's Ward Avenue

"I pray every day that whoever took him has a conscience and does the right thing and brings him back safe."

Yorkie's Death At JFK Fuels Legal Fight

Uti-Puti Knopochka was among a group of purebreds imported from Russia.

Disease, Poor Conditions Found At NYC Animal Shelters: Audit

A new audit recommends actions after it found 57 percent of dogs tested at city-run shelters developed respiratory disease.

Pandemic Pups: Adopting A Dog Amid COVID-19 In New York City

Wednesday is National Dog Day, and an increasing number of Americans are turning to furry friends during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Here Are The Most Popular Dog Breeds In New York City For 2020

A new ranking shows that New York City’s favorite pooch differs from the rest of the nation.