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Portland has one of the best comedy scenes anywhere. Here’s where to jump in.
How to have a dog without actually having a dog.
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And the winner of the 2015 Portland Pet of the Year is…
Point Why Aren’t There More Dog Menus at Portland’s Dog-Friendly Establishments? by Marjorie Skinner MY HUSBAND AND I are new parents—dog parents, that is. Much like the parents of human babies who increasingly surround us (seriously, back off), it’s a job that requires a tiresome amount of baggage. Our rapidly multiplying friends are stuck toting […]
The Mercury‘s Pet Improvement Guide will spruce up your beast.
Track Down the Perfect Companion with a Mercury Flowchart!
PAW Team: our pick for pet charity of the year!
There’s a reason Portland suffers from high rents and lack of housing… we planned it that way.
Read the winning essays from our “Worst Person in Portland” contest!
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