by Lisa A. | Oct 27, 2022 | Fall, Holiday
Black cats have never had it easy. In some cultures — and for many individuals — they represent bad luck or misfortune. Like black dogs, they’re often overlooked at shelters and rescues in favor of lighter colored, “more photogenic” types. And perhaps most...
by Lisa A. | Oct 8, 2022 | Fall, Holiday
The country well known for its excellent fashion, history and even better food has something else to be proud of. Move over French Bulldogs and Chinese Crescents, Italy actually boasts a few breeds of their own! Cane Corso According to AKC’s registration statistics,...
by Lisa A. | Oct 8, 2022 | Fall
Nothing says fall vibes like some good old-fashioned apple picking. So, grab your pup and your best flannels and get ready to romp through rows of apple trees together! Here’s the low down on dog-friendly apple picking near Staten Island. Head out to Alstede Farms in...
by wpengine | Nov 9, 2020 | Fall, Holiday
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...
by Lisa A. | Nov 9, 2020 | Fall
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...
by Lisa A. | Sep 12, 2020 | Fall, Local Interest
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...