Pets
Stolen Puppy Returned to Pet Store
A man and a woman supposedly worked cooperatively to snatch a puppy from a Montgomery County pet store on Tuesday. On Thursday, the man reportedly […]
Dog May Have Been Factor In Jersey Car Crash
As public debate of Jersey’s proposed dog seat belt law boils over, two people died and three are still hospitalized after a 49-year-old hit pedestrians […]
I Hate Dogs
“I can’t talk,” Amy said, as I listened to the whoosh of air whizzing through her cell phone. “I have to pick up the dog.” […]
Adopting the Khloe Kardashian of Chihuahuas
Last week I wrote about the beginning of my search for a new dog after my beloved Hannah died. It was a search, as you […]
Feral Cats Are Taking Over the City
While you were distracted by the inevitability of the zombie apocalypse, Philadelphia’s feral cat population was multiplying into an army hellbent on city domination. Since […]
Springsteen’s Daughter Wants Chris Christie to Stop People From Eating Horses
Devout Bruce Springsteen worshiper and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has a decision to make. Christie will have to either sign or veto a bill […]
Even Obama’s Dog Shills for His Campaign
When it comes to choosing the leader of the free world, I base my decision on the things that really matter: willingness to be bear-hugged […]
Philly Doesn’t Care That You Lost Your Dog
Apparently a Philadelphia girl lost her dog “Fresh” on September 6th. It appears as though she’s appealed to her fellow city residents to help her […]
Your Dog Died. Cue Sarah McLachlan.
Shortly after my dog Hannah died—within hours, actually—the panic set in. It announced itself so quickly, I was surprised—my experience with grief has usually been […]
Two Dogs Die in Car While Owner Eats at Jersey Restaurant
A 48-year-old man from Freehold Township is facing two counts of animal cruelty charges after his two rottweilers died in his car while he was […]
I Put My Pet Chihuahua to Sleep This Week
I put my dog to sleep this weekend. I’ve written about her before in these (virtual) pages because she was such a comical little creature. […]
So Long, Weirdo Six Flags Drive-Through Safari
I found the news oddly crushing. Six Flags Great Adventure has announced plans to cease the “drive-through” portion of its Wild Safari. Wild Safari is […]
Guy Punches Theater Employee in the Face When Told He Can’t Bring His Dog to the Movies
Police have released a sketch of a suspect who supposedly punched a theater employee in Doylestown in early July. The man was reportedly told that […]
Betty White Adopts an Owl for Bill Cosby’s 75th Birthday
Philly funnyman Bill Cosby (who didn’t win the 2012 Home Run Derby, in case you were wondering) turns 75 on Thursday. In honor of Cosby’s […]
Philly’s Direwolf Captured in the Northeast
A wolf-Alaskan malamute mix that has been roaming Philly’s Pennypack Park was reportedly captured overnight. The animal was purchased in Florida as a pet and […]