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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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A labradoodle smiles in his snow-covered sweater. Although waterproof coats are the norm, some dog owners preferred to dress their dogs in warm sweaters and cozy knitwear.

Braving the frost: How Boston dog owners are prioritizing pet safety this winter

Aya Al-Zehhawi, photo correspondent
January 24, 2025

As Boston’s low January temperatures are exacerbated by powerful winds and weekly snowfall, the city’s community has greatly considered how to best dress their dogs. With the added dangers of icy streets...

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A young goldendoodle dressed in blue stands at his owner’s side, looking up diligently. The dog and owner enjoyed Boston Common’s wintry terrain, roaming around the snow, finding new scents and socializing with friends together.

A young goldendoodle dressed in blue stands at his owner’s side, looking up diligently. The dog and owner enjoyed Boston Common’s wintry terrain, roaming around the snow, finding new scents and socializing...

Roxie, a 6-year-old poodle, shows off her argyle knit sweater. As a breed who needs regular grooming, she benefited from the extra layers in the cold.

Roxie, a 6-year-old poodle, shows off her argyle knit sweater. As a breed who needs regular grooming, she benefited from the extra layers in the cold.

A Majorca Ratter sits patiently in his furry green winter coat. His short fur does little in the Massachusetts cold, so he wore extra layers to stay comfortable.

A Majorca Ratter sits patiently in his furry green winter coat. His short fur does little in the Massachusetts cold, so he wore extra layers to stay comfortable.

A man takes a brisk walk in the park with four dogs. One paraded around in boots and a coat while the others bared the cold under the protection of warm fur.

A man takes a brisk walk in the park with four dogs. One paraded around in boots and a coat while the others bared the cold under the protection of warm fur.

Schmidty, a 6-year-old goldendoodle, sits for a portrait in the midst of a walk. Outfitted in thoughtful winter gear, he showed off his owner’s dedication to keeping him comfortable during their chilly city strolls.

Schmidty, a 6-year-old goldendoodle, sits for a portrait in the midst of a walk. Outfitted in thoughtful winter gear, he showed off his owner’s dedication to keeping him comfortable during their chilly...

Otis, a Bernese Mountain dog and miniature poodle mix, stands for a portrait in Boston Common. He flaunted his thick coat in the midst of Boston’s chills.

Otis, a Bernese Mountain dog and miniature poodle mix, stands for a portrait in Boston Common. He flaunted his thick coat in the midst of Boston’s chills.

Kyva sits in the Back Bay Fens during a snow day dressed in a purple coat. The blue-eyed corgi enjoyed the few inches of snow by running around the park and befriending dogs left and right.

Kyva sits in the Back Bay Fens during a snow day dressed in a purple coat. The blue-eyed corgi enjoyed the few inches of snow by running around the park and befriending dogs left and right.