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Licensing your dog in NYC is the law. Why do so few people do it?
The 131-year-old law was instituted to control the dog population, but it is rarely enforced and people largely learn about its perks by word of mouth.
By
Amber Tai
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Dog poop complaints are up in NYC, especially in areas without public baggie dispensers
The number of complaints about dog waste on sidewalks is up by 14% this year so far, 311 data shows.
By
Joe Hong
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Brooklyn judge rules pet dogs are family members
The decision opens the door for legal payouts when dogs are wrongfully killed.
By
Samantha Max
Arts & Entertainment
Luxury New York City clubs are catering to a new clientele: dogs
So long, doggie day care. Hello, members-only dog clubs.
By
Stephanie Keith
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NYPD searching for 2 suspected dognappers after Dachshund purloined from Bronx home
Milkshake has been missing for close to a month.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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NYC lawmakers look to help pet owners doo the right thing with poop bag bill
New Yorkers, as one may imagine, have thoughts.
By
Catalina Gonella
Arts & Entertainment
Are dogs happy? A new book looks at the Westminster Club Dog Show and canine emotions.
Tommy Tomlinson's "Dogland" examines the inner life of man's best friend.
By
Kousha Navidar
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Aki Camargo
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NYPD: Officers shot and killed pit bull that mauled its owner to death in the Bronx
The owner was pronounced dead at a Bronx hospital early on Friday morning.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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Rikers Island K9 dog dies in ‘tragic’ incident, second DOC dog death in 3 years
Ryder’s death follows the death of Bingo in November 2020.
By
Jessy Edwards
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Creatively costumed canines at NYC’s 2022 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Festival
The festival's Best in Show award winner will be crowned on Oct. 31.
By
Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky
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