Category: Pets

A $1,000 Dog Grooming Session? Blame the Wellness Industry.

The New York Times – Business:
Pet owners are extending their health beliefs and practices to their furry friends.
How to Travel With a Pet

Taking along a companion animal sounds like a great idea, but making it work can be tough. We’ve got tips to make sure it’s a vacation for both of you.
Jacqueline de Ribes, Tastemaker and Fashion Avatar, Dies at 96

One of few people in the world of style who could legitimately claim the status of icon, she dressed to impress even before she became a designer.
Lil Luv Dog Launches Goop-Like Beauty Brand for Dogs

A line of upscale pet products from Lil Luv Dog is marketed like a beauty and lifestyle brand, is human-grade in quality, and is priced to match.
In ‘Good Boy,’ a Retriever Is the Breakout Star in a Horror Film

The director and producer enlisted their family pet and filmed in their home for more than 400 days to meet the challenges of working with a pooch.
At the U.S. Open, Players’ Dogs Have the Run of the Place

At the U.S. Open, players’ dogs are a key part of the entourage, and they have the run of the place.
Maddie, a Coonhound Who Awed Instagram by Balancing on Things, Dies at 14

In thousands of photos, Maddie stood tall and seemingly unbothered atop fences, cars, road signs and tires, garnering 1.2 million Instagram followers along the way.
Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home

Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
How James Gunn Modeled Superman’s Dog Krypto After His Own Pet

For the furry sidekick, Krypto, in “Superman,” the director James Gunn found inspiration — and a physical model — in his own unruly pet.
American Kennel Club Harms French Bulldogs’ Health, PETA Says in Suit

The animal rights group argues that the standards the kennel club promotes for several dog breeds, including America’s most popular one, cause physical deformities.
In This Pet Kibble, the Bugs are a Feature

Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
TikTok Star Oliver Widger, and His Cat, Are Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii

Oliver Widger and his cat, Phoenix, have become social media stars as they journey across the Pacific Ocean. They’re learning as they go.