Dog
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Newyork
A Hit-and-Run Driver Killed My Dog. The Penalty? Maybe a $100 Fine.
Chicky was beloved by her whole neighborhood. When she was killed by a speeding Jeep, we confronted a cold reality: Her death was considered a property crime.
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Science
How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)
This article is part of our Pets special section on scientists’ growing interest in our animal companions. Every dog has its day, and July 14, 2004, belonged to a boxer named Tasha. On that date, the National Institutes of Health announced that the ...
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Science
Are We Loving Our Pets to Death?
Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue.
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Newyork
Is That Dog Actually a … Human?
TikTok is onto Goldendoodles, the designer dog breed that is a cross between golden retriever and poodle, noting that they exhibit quite a few person-like qualities.
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News
Looking for Pet Insurance? Some Dog Breeds Will Cost More to Cover.
Premiums for big dogs and purebreds are generally higher. But as one expert put it, “Every dog can get sick.” Here’s what to know about coverage.
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Books
‘Robot Dreams’ Review: A Friendship That Is Far From Mechanical
This animated film from Pablo Berger is a silent wonder that says everything about love.
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Newyork
Kristi Got Her Gun
Kristi Noem did herself no favors with “No Going Back,” her new book featuring a fake story about a dictator and a true story about a dog. But she did the rest of us a big one. I’m truly grateful to Noem for writing — or at least publishing — this ...
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US
With Extensive Planning, and Treats, 2,500 Show Dogs Descend on New York
The A-listers who traveled to New York this past weekend, gathering for the biggest event of their careers, arrived by car and driver, or on planes surrounded by entourages. They didn’t even carry their own passports, much less pack their kibble or ...
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Newyork
The Unwanted Shelter Dog Who Found His Way to Westminster
A strange thing happened a few years ago when Christine Longnecker, who teaches horseback riding in and around Erie County, Pa., brought her new rescue dog, Miles, to a class. Instead of waiting quietly with the other non-horses in the barn, Miles ...
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News
The Cities With the Most Dog-Friendly Rentals
And the most popular breed and dog name in each.