Dogs
“Lobster,” “Gronk,” “Brady”: What Bostonians Are Naming Their Dogs
Walk the streets of Boston, and you might just run into a “Lobster,” a “Brady,” or a “Gronk.” Maybe you’ll meet “Shamrock,” the Italian greyhound […]
A Drain-Clogging Dog Owner Has Spurred a “Poopgate” in Canton
An unscrupulous dog owner in Canton, whose poop disposal technique put an entire neighborhood—and the very environment—at risk, has caused a stir in their home […]
Puppies Rescued from Puerto Rico Are up for Adoption in Massachusetts
Eight dogs, including five 8-9 week old puppies, have just arrived in Massachusetts from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico and will soon be available for adoption, the […]
Good Dogs Rescued from Hurricane Irma Were in Boston Today
It hasn’t been an easy summer for pets from areas impacted by devastating storms this summer. But on Friday afternoon, a handful of rescue dogs from Florida […]
Uxbridge Police: Help Us Find The “Low Life” Who Threw Puppies in a River
Update: As Uxbridge police continue an investigation that involves reviewing security footage and seeking contact with a biker who may have been a witness, People […]
Two Boston Dogs Headed to the Puppy Bowl
When the Puppy Bowl—that adorable spectacle that airs on Animal Planet the day of the Super Bowl—hits TV screens around the country, look for two local […]
Photos from the 2016 Canine Promenade on the Esplanade
This past Sunday, dog owners and their furry costumed companions paraded a half-mile stretch of the Esplanade for the sixth annual Canine Promenade. The fall […]
Dog Park in JP Closes to Save a Family of Bunnies
Updated Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10:15 a.m.: The bunnies, according to the MSPCA, have left their sanctuary and have rejoined the Jamaica Plain community outside the dog park. […]
MSPCA Flooded with Donations for Dog Who Bit Off His Own Foot
It’s time to take a victory lap, folks. You did some good this week. The heartbreaking story of a Massachusetts dog forced to bite off part […]
PSA: Don’t Freaking Leave Your Dogs in Hot Freaking Cars
Please, for the love of man’s best friend, do not leave your dogs in hot cars this summer. It should be obvious at this point, […]
MBTA Transit Police Need Help Naming This Belgian Puppy
MBTA Transit Police needs your help. The department is looking for a name for the newest member of its K-9 unit, a spry little Belgian Malinois who […]
Here Are Boston’s Puppies in Honor of National Puppy Day
Some days, you just want to look at pictures of puppies on the Internet. And if you’re someone who agrees with that sentiment, today is […]
Here Are the Top Five Dog Breeds in Boston
For the 25th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in America. Consummate patriots we are, Boston loves Labs, too. The Labrador […]
Abandoned Virgin Islands Rescue Dog Finds a Home in Massachusetts
Moose, an abandoned rescue dog from the Virgin Islands, has found a home in Massachusetts after spending the last five years in a shelter. Moose, a […]
Cape Cod Goes to the Dogs in Photo Book by Kim Roderiques
Adele, a black Labrador retriever, and her owner, Marty, were one block away from Boylston Street when the explosions went off on the afternoon of […]