NYC restaurant’s dog menu includes $26 salmon for “dieting” canines
NYC’s dogs can eat better than most humans with a new menu at Manhattan restaurant The Wilson. The restaurant’s…
Study: Cats should work harder for their food
Sure, cats are predators, but apart from the occasional bathroom caterpillar, there aren’t too many fun opportunities…
D.C. bar to host “pup-up” beer event with dog bartenders
Oh, Midlands Beer Garden, you have peered directly into my soul with this one. The Washington, D.C. bar announced it…
Massachusetts dogs suffering from “cannabis toxicity” now that pot is legal
Pot enthusiasts are probably glad to have marijuana legal in Massachusetts, leading to new marijuana dispensaries…
Stormy the cat, resident of Alaskan general store for 6 years, evicted by food-safety officials
This is the story of Stormy the cat, a former shelter kitty who for the last six years has enjoyed a lazy, lounging…
Your dog could be the next Cadbury bunny
Remember this commercial? It’s been airing for a quarter of a freaking century:
Nearly naked man covered in peanut butter visits Dallas dog park
Filmmakers and writers do this exercise called storyboarding. You lay the elements of your piece out visually, in…
Last Call: The best profile you will read this week is about a dachshund
February is a great month for dog profile writing, housing as it does both Puppy Bowl and the annual Westminster Kennel…
Vets say half the dogs they see are fat and most owners are in denial
Back when I was fortunate enough to have a dog growing up, I’m pretty sure all of my family members and myself were…
Hawaii may allow dogs in restaurants
Hawaiian pet owners who really love dining with their canine best friends may be in luck: Legislation has been…
In honor of #dogcheese, a brief compendium of food-and-pet memes
Cats may be the collective internet’s favorite pet, but dogs rule on social media. Doggos and puppers—and their…
We never said you shouldn’t dress chickens up for Halloween, CDC clarifies
As the caretaker for five backyard chickens, I received texts from numerous friends linking to stories about the…
Dog fakes being a stray to get McDonald’s handouts, owner says
Clap it up for Princess, an Oklahoma City dog and true outside-the-box thinker. Rather than just dreaming of a world in…
Heckin’ good boys have their own “dog beer” now
Depending on how much you dote on your dog, you’ll read news of a Houston couples’ new line of dog beers in one of a…
What happened when I made meals from a cookbook for dogs
A friend who recently moved back to the U.S. after 20 years living abroad ended up in San Francisco, one of the most…
Esther The Wonder Pig denied chemo treatment because she is “food”
As the moniker “Wonder Pig” suggests, Esther is kind of a big deal. The 650-pound pig has 464,000 Instagram followers…
Ask The Salty Waitress: Why can't my dog sit just outside the restaurant patio?
Dear Salty: There’s a restaurant in my town that I’ve visited before and enjoy quite a bit. It’s in the downtown area,…
Coming soon: Instant Pot dog food meal kits
Admit it, maybe you’ve thought about cooking hot meals for your dog. It’s okay, you’re not alone as you stare into your…
Experts: Don’t share ice cream with your adorable, shit-eating dog
After an Instagram post of a woman sharing her ice cream cone with her dachsund went viral (her date was flummoxed by…