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Fall Grooming MUSTS for your Dog
With a new season here, I’d like to remind everyone of the importance of keeping our dogs well groomed. Some may be great self-groomers BUT let face it, most of our goofballs need our help. Besides, any chance we get for a perfect "wet dog" IG moment is great! The...
“Protecting Our Pets” Photo Calendar Contest
For the third consecutive year, the office of District Attorney Michael E. McMahon will hold the annual “Protecting Our Pets” photo calendar contest — an initiative focused on raising awareness of animal abuse. Every year, RCDA prosecutes an average of 20 animal...
What Kind of Pets Have We Cared For?
We’ve seen and heard it all! One of the questions we constantly hear is “What kind of pets have you cared for?”. I think the question might be easier if they asked what kind of pets we HAVEN’T cared for? In all our years of service we’ve pet sat for the usual; dogs...
Helping Your Dog Cope with Thunder & Anxiety
Fear of thunder is a common phobia in dogs. It is usually marked by hiding, whining, barking, pawing or even urination. No one is exactly sure what makes dogs afraid of thunder, but it does seem to be more common in some breeds than others. Anxiety about thunder is...
You NEED to take Your Pup to these Local Beaches
Frolicking in the sun, catching a wave, and digging in the sand–is it just us, or do our favorite things to do at the beach sound weirdly similar to some of our pup's favorite activities? We rounded up two of the area's best dog-friendly beaches, so next time you want...
June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. And...
Cats in the Sea Services
In celebration of Fleet Week NYC 2019, let's take a look at cats in the sea services. Sailors and cats have a special relationship that dates back thousands of years. It is likely that the ancient Egyptians were the first seafarers to realize the true value of having...
Spring Pet Prep
It’s that time of year we’ve all been waiting for – Spring! We are finally getting our long-awaited sunshine, fields of green grass to roll around in and rain showers that bring plenty of mud for pups to party in. As we roll back into motion after winter there is so...
Why Summer is the Season for Dog Bites
Ah, summer: The season of picnics, days at the beach and outdoor parties with friends. But summer is also the season of dog bites. Of the 4,611 dog bites reported in 2013, more than half occurred in the summer months, with a spike in August, according to the NYC...
BEST IN SHOW SHELTER DOG CHAMPIONSHIP
Hallmark Channel announces its own Crown Media Productions will produce a new Original Special, BEST IN SHOW SHELTER DOG CHAMPIONSHIP, which premieres on the network Monday, February 12, 2018. The special will feature dogs up for adoption in shelters across...