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Evil urges

Fable II leaves it up to you
Those who've played the first Fable already know that being bad is a hell of a lot more fun than being good.
By AARON SOLOMON | November 04, 2008

The most famous three-legged, barkless dog in the world
Few things in life are certain, but this is: a gentle, white miniature poodle named Baby is the most famous three-legged, barkless dog in the world.
By JIM SULLIVAN | October 01, 2008

Ties that bind

Dr. Lovemonkey
I’ve been seeing this guy for almost six months, but I’m starting to suspect that he just might be “Mr. Wrong.”
By DR. LOVEMONKEY | September 10, 2008

For the dogs

Greyhounds to have their day
In June, seven greyhounds suffered broken legs within a six-day period at Massachusetts’s two racetracks.
By MEGAN V. BELL | July 31, 2008

All dogs (and cats, and iguanas) go to heaven

A Maine pet crematorium gives man’s best friends the goodbyes they deserve
If we pamper them in life, why shouldn’t we be expected to treat them extravagantly when they die?
By DEIRDRE FULTON | July 18, 2008

Rip off

Sightings
The man, on this bright, crisp Saturday morning, stood facing a utility pole outside the Central Square Starbucks tearing down a flyer.
By IAN SANDS | July 09, 2008

Never say die

Revisiting George M !
George M! is a trip back to a time when entertainers were bigger than life, and flag-waving patriotism set off applause as easily as puppies and cute babies prompt aaahs.
By BILL RODRIGUEZ | June 24, 2008

Cute puppies are awesome

Puppies are the greatest creatures to roam the earth.
Many people hate puppies, but not us here at the Phoenix. We think puppies are awesome.
By IHEART DOGS | June 13, 2008

Sick leave

David Thorpe: The early writings
Because of an unforeseen medical emergency and resultant procedure, “Big Hurt” columnist David Thorpe was unable to furnish his regularly scheduled column to the Phoenix this week.
By DAVID THORPE | June 10, 2008

Why dogs speak to our souls

Goodbye, Friend
I had just returned from doing a few errands when the realization struck — again — that my faithful companion of the last 16 years was forever gone from the back seat.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | April 16, 2008

Ode to the Lonely Alumnus

Balls and pucks
Last Saturday my alma mater dropped a squeaker for the ages.
By RICK WORMWOOD | February 27, 2008

Throwing Down Again

Mighty Mighty Bosstones at Middle East Downstairs, December 26, 2007
The air was thick with nostalgia and Boston pride, not to mention the more tangible sweat that was dripping from the pipes downstairs at the Middle East.
By WILL SPITZ | December 31, 2007