Pets
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, […]
It Is Perfectly Legal to Kill and Eat Dogs and Cats In Pennsylvania
You’ve probably been doing most of your dog and cat eating in secret, ashamed to admit that as much as your pet Fido or Chloe […]
Jersey Lawmakers Want to Ban Pet Tattoos
We honestly didn’t know there was a fad for tattooing or piercing one’s pets — though we’re at once overjoyed and grossed out by the […]
Alleged Cockfighting Ring Busted in Berks County
More than 50 birds have been rescued from an alleged cockfighting operation in Berks County northwest of Philly, WFMZ reports.
$1 Million Grant Will Pay to Trap, Neuter Philly’s Feral Cats
There are thousands of feral cats roaming this city, mating and meowing and living in the shadows of polite society. But polite society is coming […]
Would You Try Pet Acupuncture on Your Pooch?
A few months back, I took my dog to her groomer and as I left her to get a blueberry facial (I know, I can’t […]
You Can Now Adopt a Dog Through Free People
You read that title correctly: Bohemian brand Free People has collaborated with local no-kill shelter PAWS to launch its new FP Pet Project collection. So all those cute […]
Hundreds of Cats Being Removed from North Philly Home
Fox 29 reports: “The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it’s investigating a hoarding case in North Philadelphia that involves hundreds […]
Shoppist’s 25 Gifts of Christmas: Day 10
Now that the holidays are officially upon us, we here at Shoppist are in full gifting mode. Each day this month, we’ll unveil our 25 […]
Philly Boston Terrier Ellie Chosen as Portlandia‘s Ultimate Underdog
A local Boston Terrier named Ellie has won a walk-on role with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein during the upcoming season of Portlandia. Quoth the […]
To Do: PAWS Mutt Strut at The Navy Yard
Dogs are many things: cuddly, smart, cute, an adorable form of heat during the colder months … the list goes on and on. And, it […]