A North Carolina tattoo artist is receiving criticism for inking his dog. But is the practice any worse than the other cosmetic procedures we perform on dogs?
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How a disco-loving sea lion learned to headbang
Using the same training techniques we use on dogs, researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time that non-humans can learn to keep a beat.
The Supreme Court decision that will keep weed-loving dogs from finding your stash
Yesterday, the SCOTUS had its first day of arguments on same-sex marriage. But you know what else they were discussing? Dog training and drugs.
Training a cat actor? Better understand the peculiar world of feline motivation
A new Broadway version of Breakfast at Tiffany’s means a cat on Broadway is taking on the role made famous by the award winning tabby from the film, Orangey.
Live blogging from the Katie Couric show: The Dog Episode
Katie Couric has a new daytime talk show. I was asked to live blog an episode that discussed dog psychics and revealed some great news about a local NY animal shelter.
Cloned dogs are loose on NYC’s streets…Their weirdo owner, too
Two cloned dogs are terrorizing the Upper West Side. Their owner is only the latest entries on a growing list of eccentrics to shelling out for this expensive procedure.
Thanks to Sandy, NYC shelters reduce euthanasia rates
An outpouring of concern for pets affected by Hurricane Sandy may be why things might be looking up for animals in NYC’s notoriously ill-managed and underfunded public shelter system.
Hurricane Sandy pets, lost and found
A handful of Facebook sites and Craiglisters are helping to spread the word about animals that have gone missing or been found in the last few days. Do you know any of these pets?
What to do with your dog during Hurricane Sandy
If you are in the pathway of Hurricane Sandy and you are a dog owner, here are some quick tips to keeping your furry friend safe.
Is your pitbull a superhero?
Pitbull advocacy group StubbyDog is conducting a national search for the best and bravest members of this too-often maligned breed. Does your dog have what it takes to be part of a Superhero Squad?
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