Costume Parade Raises $1,480 for Dog Rescue
The 22nd JP Canine Costume Parade drew a record 120 dogs to Jamaica Plain on October 31, 2026.
Boston Pets News
Pets in Boston run on adoption shelters, veterinary clinics, pet food and the everyday care of companion animals, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in adoption trends, recalls, new treatments and how people and their pets live together in the city.
Dogs
Boston to Rename Park Street Station Bark Street
The MBTA will host a special dog-friendly event at the transit hub on October 29, 2026.
Wildlife
Franklin Park Zoo Mourns Death of Last Lion
The 17-year-old male lion named Dinari was euthanized following a decline in his health.
Pet Health
Live Poll
Would you feel comfortable using a non-traditional animal like a guinea pig for therapeutic support?
Therapy Guinea Pig Visits Harvard Medical School
Hermie, a registered therapy animal, visited campus to provide stress relief to students.
Veterinary Medicine
Live Poll
Can pharmaceutical companies be trusted to prioritize patient safety when modifying drug formulations and dosing limits?
CervoMed Developed New Oral Tablet Formulation
The company introduced a stable 50 mg tablet designed to improve the pharmacokinetic profile of neflamapimod.
Aquariums
Live Poll
Does maintaining memberships to local institutions like aquariums provide meaningful value to your community?
New England Aquarium Staff Begin Daily Operations
The Boston institution readies its exhibits for thousands of daily visitors.
More in Pets
Regular subjects here include pet adoptions, food and supply recalls, new veterinary treatments, and research into the link between pets and people's well-being. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a pet story crosses the line. Dense housing and rental rules shape ownership decisions as much as the animals themselves do. Shelter capacity and vet access are the two constraints that come up most often in these stories.