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The Staten Island War Dog Memorial
Every Veterans Day we remember the men and women who served our country – but what about our canine veterans? Service dogs are an integral part of the U.S. military, doing everything from sniffing out bombs to assisting veterans with post-traumatic stress...
November Is Senior Pet Month: Consider Adopting an Older Pet
Many people walk into a shelter or scour a rescue's website hoping to adopt a new puppy or kitten, completely overlooking the perfectly adoptable older dogs and cats in kennels and cages in their search. But this National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which runs through...
Back to School Blues
Going back to work? Kids going back to school in some shape or form? Don't forget about your best friend who was with you every second of the day for the past 6 months! As the world awakes from it's Covid slumber, we're all looking forward to socializing, working,...
WE ARE OPEN!
It’s been far too long since we’ve seen our furry friends! As we slowly work our way back, please keep in mind we are carefully following CDC guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This includes practicing social distancing, washing our hands, using hand...
It’s Kitten Season—AGAIN
I know it seems like only a year ago when we first talked about the phenomenon called “Kitten Season.” But that’s because it happens every year! Just as we look forward to sunny skies and warmer weather, shelter workers brace themselves for a difficult season of...
Does My Dog Really Need to Wear a Jacket?
One of my first experiences as a dog owner was walking my new puppy in a park and being approached by a random person who asked me, “Shouldn’t your dog be wearing a sweater?” I stared at the woman like she had two heads. “No, she’s a dog,” I responded. “She’s...
“Make a List and Check It Twice” When Selecting Pet-Care Services this Holiday Season
It's that time of year, again. The holiday music has started. The door-buster sales are buzzing. The family is gathering at Grandma's -- and you're trying to figure out how to squeeze Fluffy into a carry-on. Holiday traveling is stressful. Whether going on a plane,...
Santa Photo Pet Nights
Capture a ‘paw-fect’ pic at Santa's Workshop. Pet Night is every Monday from 5 – 8pm through December 16th at the Staten Island Mall Lower Level JCP Court.
The National Dog Show Returns on Thanksgiving — with a Charitable Twist
On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28), NBC will present The National Dog Show Presented by Purina following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The beloved holiday show, now in its 18th year, will air from noon to 2 p.m. across all time zones. John O’Hurley is back...
The Virgin Mary, Jesus and the Legend of the Tabby Cat
The most popular legend tells us as the baby Jesus shivered in the manger on the night He was born, a small tabby cat jumped into the humble crib to warm Him with its fur. Mary touched the little tabby cat to thank it for its gift of love and warmth, bestowing her...