Aya Al-Zehhawi is a first-year English and communications studies combined major. She is member of the photo staff and a copy editor for The News. She enjoys reporting on community celebrations and organizations, as well as taking photographs for her stories. You can follow her on Instagram at @ayaalze.
As fresh snow welcomed Bostonians into the first day of February, dog moms and dads alike joined together to celebrate the month of love at the Boston Dog Moms Valentine’s Day Barkuterie Brunch in one...
A dog lays down behind his owner with scraps of carrot before him. The pet-friendly charcuterie boards had fruit, cheese, meat, jam and crackers available for dog parents and their pooches to enjoy.
Dog owners and their pets gather at The Liberty Hotel Ballroom in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The Boston Dog Moms team, event volunteers and local vendors worked patiently with The Liberty Hotel...
Several dog parents sit in a circle with their dogs, talking and laughing with one another. The event was a great way to get to know and connect with Boston’s large dog community.
Peet assists Young with dressing his dog, Molly, for her photography session. Many dog owners made use of PAWsitive Pantry’s free pet clothing racks to outfit their fluffy companions.
Lauren Peet smiles in front of her pet photography studio set-up. As part of the festivities, Boston Dog Moms partnered with Peet of LP Photography for the first time Feb. 1, offering professional dog...
Emeline Walker, a middle school educator, feeds her 5-year-old German Shepherd and Chihuahua mix, Greta. Walker rescued Greta from Cape Ann Animal Aid shelter in Gloucester, Massachusetts, a nonprofit...
Maggie Gander, A PAWsitive Pantry employee, smiles behind bags of event donations with a dog toy and food can in hand. Participants contributed essential supplies including dog food, toys and pet cleaning...
Hundreds of Bostonians, performers and elected officials gathered early afternoon Jan. 26 to commemorate the Chinese Lunar New Year with a cultural celebration at Boston City Hall. In accordance with the...
DiZoglio stands before the audience. Boston City Council members cheered her on as she joined children from the crowd in singing Chinese songs to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Two women smile as they watch the gala’s performances through City Hall’s glass panels. Although the festival’s location has not changed since last year, a large turnout drove the building to maximum...
Young dancers strike a final pose to conclude their performance. The kids set off the event on an exciting note, garnering loud applause from the spectators.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
