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Steve Albini, Thurston Moore, El-P & more feature in new Lil BUB coffee table book

David Yow, Kimya Dawson, Aesop Rock, Andrew W.K. and more also pay tribute to the internet famous cat, who passed away in December of 2019.

My Dog Is My Home helps people & animals experiencing homelessness, holding virtual event

My Dog is My Home is a ”national non-profit dedicated to expanding shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals.” Their ”One Health” street clinics provide free veterinary care, basic medical care, as well as pet and human supplies to the New York community, and you can sign up to take part in a virtual event they’re throwing this week.

Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, dogs stolen

Gaga is offering a $500,000 award, ”no questions asked,” for their return.

Loma tell us their Top 10s of 2020

Texas trio Loma — Emily Cross and Dan Duszynski (Cross Record) and Jonathan Meiburg (Shearwater) — released their genuinely wonderful second album, Don’t Shy Away, back in October. They tell us about their favorite things of the year.

Death Cab for Cutie covering REM, NMH & more for Georgia Senate benefit EP

Proceeds from ’The Georgia EP’ go to Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight initiative. A new livestream festival supports the cause too.

Iggy Pop donates his song "Free" to help end cruel experimentation on monkeys

”Anyone can see the pain and terror in these monkeys’ eyes. No one should have to suffer like this,” says Iggy Pop.

NYC dog parks to close due to COVID-19 (parks remain open, though)

”Our parks remain open otherwise, and they are great places to get fresh air and exercise for New York City pups, but it is very important to keep them on their leashes according to park rules and to social distance.” – NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver.

Lil BUB, RIP

One of the internet’s most famous and distinctive cats, Lil BUB has sadly passed away.

Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returned to East River Park (pics)

Sunday’s rainy weather was for the dogs, but that didn’t stop hundreds of costumed canines and their owners, as well as a full house of onlookers, from participating in the beloved annual tradition, now in its 29th year.

Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is on for 2019, and more seasonal pup stuff

The Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade was cancelled and then saved last year – happily, it’s back again for 2019. That and more stuff to do with your (costumed) canine in October.
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