My Neighbor Took a City Pigeon as a Pet. Is That Legal?
Pigeons have a terrible reputation among New Yorkers, but they can make surprisingly good pets.

Knowing the Right Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet
End-of-life decisions for animals are difficult. A veterinarian has developed a scale to help clear up the confusion.

Martha Stewart Will Advise Cannabis Grower on Products for Humans and Pets
The doyenne of domesticity will advise a Canadian company on a new line of hemp-based CBD products for animals and humans.

Debt Collector Seizes Family’s Prized Pug and Sells It on eBay
When a German family fell behind on bills, a debt collector seized their pet dog. Officials called it a “practical solution.” Others called it cruelty.

The Cutest Animal on Instagram Is Possibly in Your Trash Can
Cuddle up to “verminfluencers,” the quintessential millennial pet.

Wire Fox Terrier Wins Dog Show
King, a wire fox terrier, won best in show at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. Wire fox terriers have won best in show more than any other breed in the competition’s history.

Tiger Found in Abandoned Houston House
The big cat was found by someone who had tried to sneak into the house to smoke marijuana. It has been taken to an animal sanctuary.

Your Favorite Dog Breed Did Not Win Westminster. Here’s Why.
They get big cheers when they enter the ring, but some of the most popular dog breeds in America never win the Westminster Dog Show.

Time to Put Fluffy and Fido on a Diet?
Veterinarians report that nearly half the dogs they see are overweight or obese, although only 17 percent of owners acknowledge that their pets are too fat.