I must respectfully poo-poo the idea that allowing dogs in our restaurants is a good one and a potential lifesaver for businesses.

Your neighborhood is home to all sorts of amazing animals, from racoons, squirrels and skunks to birds, bugs and snails. Even if you don’t see them, most of these creatures are leaving evidence of ...

If your dog keeps sneaking bites from the cat’s dish, you’re not alone. Many dogs are drawn to cat food because it smells and tastes richer than their own. While an occasional nibble might seem ...

You think you're in charge, don't you? You pay the bills, choose the furniture, and technically own the house. But if you live with a dog, you know deep down: they’re running the show. You ...

Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you wanna contribute? Email the Roo. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, ...

Manhattan, KS / / September 11, 2025 / Poo Squad The Health Risks Hiding in Plain Sight Dog poop is more than an eyesore. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each gram ...

A woman has walked back an offer to dog-sit for a friend after finding out that, in addition to basic responsibilities, she would have to take the canine to a grooming appointment and comply with a ...

There’s something universally relatable about trying to eat dinner in peace while your dog plots the exact moment to steal a bite, or at least drool enough to make you regret sitting down at all. That ...

San Francisco Duties of Owners or Guardians (Health Code § 41.12) prohibits dogs from being off leash in areas other than designated off-leash exercise areas. A first offense results in a $50 fine ...

Dr. Jirik completed advanced fellowships in hepatology/transplant and gastroenterology, with clinical expertise in colorectal cancer screening, liver diseases (including cirrhosis and hepatitis), ...

We all have that one embarrassing story that still haunts us. For some of us, that story comes with some serious baggage — i.e., not being able to return to a certain store or restaurant because of ...

Common sense might need a bit of a rebrand. Because, as it turns out, it isn’t all that common after all. One Redditor proved this by asking others to share the funniest “how did they not know that?” ...