pets

“I probably use his Instagram more than my own”: How new pets helped these Torontonians get through the pandemic

"Whenever owners referred to their dogs as their best friends, I never understood what that meant. Now, my dog and I are very, very close"

“I had clients offering to pay cash under the table”: This woman petitioned the government to declare dog-walking an essential service

Many of Nicola Smith's dog-walking clients are front-line workers who can't be at home with their pets during the day

“Living alone has been a huge challenge and my cat has kept me sane”: New pet owners share their pandemic adoption stories

"Lots of things around the world are a cause for stress, sadness and anger. My dog doesn't see any of that"

“I had people offering to buy four extra tickets to get the flight off the ground”: This woman organized a Noah’s Ark flight to bring pets home from the Cayman Islands to Toronto

"Over the course of a month, I answered more than 5,000 emails from Canadians who needed to leave Cayman with their pets"

19 dapper dogs dressed in their spring finest

Who let these dogs out?

Dear Urban Diplomat: Can my landlord hike my rent because I have a dog?

"If I don’t pony up, he says he’ll evict me for breaching my lease conditions"

The best high-end treats for the discerning canine

Extravagant treats for particular puppy palates

The best at-home grooming products for pampering your pooch

These high-end products will have you (and, with any luck, your dog) looking forward to bath time

Toronto’s best new luxury goods and services for pets (yes, really)

Pampering your pet has never been easier. Here, our guide to the newest and best high-end apparel, artisanal eats and luxury wellness centres that are tailored to your furry companion

Fancy gifts for dogs, from custom bathrobes to hand-sculpted bronze bones

Twenty-two dogs dress up for Halloween

The most adorable puppy costumes from PawsWay's furry festivities

Secrets to a Happy Toronto Winter: #10. Winter wear for dogs is undeniably cool

Dear Urban Diplomat: How do I respond to my neighbour who is threatening my (admittedly very loud) dog?

Jan Wong: Exotic pets should be illegal—for their sake and ours

Jan Wong: vicious turf wars at dog parks across Toronto have cost taxpayers a fortune