As reported in AMNY, a 6 year old rat terrier named Parker died after contracting Leptospirosis, likely from McCarren Park in Williamsburg. Please check out the AMNY article as well as the FIDO in Prospect Park fact sheet on the disease so that you know how to protect your dog.
Blog: Announcements
New Vet in Carroll Gardens
As reported in A Brooklyn Life, Carroll Gardens is about to get a new vet. The address is 455 Court Street, right next to Frankie’s 457. No word on when they will open or what their services will be like. If you are among their first clients, let me know what you think!
Will Sunset Park Get a Dog Run?
There’s a debate raging right now over whether or not to add a dog run at Sunset Park. The Sunset Park Dog Owners Group is all for it and there are comments, both pro and con, on their page dedicated to the proposal. Whichever side of the fence you fall on, you may want toRead more
Breed Specific Legistlation Event
The following is free and open to the public: Breed Specific Legislation: Justifiable Discrimination?Presented by the Committee on Legal Issues Pertaining to AnimalsNew York City Bar Association, Meeting Hall42 West 44th StreetNew York, NY 10036Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. American Staffordshire Bull Terriers (“Pit Bulls”), Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Doberman Pinschers haveRead more
Breed Specific Bans Hit NYC
The New York City Housing Authority has banned certain breeds from its apartments beginning this Friday. The breeds include Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers as well as any dog over 25 lbs. I did not know this was coming down the pike and I am a bit taken aback. I really thought that we in NYCRead more
Doggie Fashion Show at FIT
Did you know that FIT has a certificate program in Pet Product Design and Marketing? Neither did I, but the 20 designers enrolled will have their work displayed in FIT’s first pet apparel fashion show “Bark Is The New Black.” For more information about the event, go to Canines Parade in Couture at FIT’s FirstRead more
Shorts 4 Dogs
Willie’s Dawgs in Park Slope is presenting an evening of short films this Saturday, March 21st at 7:30pm. It will be at the Old Stone House in Washington Park, 5th Ave. between 3rd & 4th Sts. Tickets are $20 and includes popcorn, hot dogs and beer (and films, of course). The best part is thatRead more
Casting Call!
Hi Everyone, Two things. One we are looking for a great Afghan Hound story tofeature on Animal Planet’s hit TV show DOGS 101. If you have or knowof an Afghan Hound with a interesting story please contact me ASAP.Please give me as many details as you can. Second the producers are also looking for interestingRead more
Free Studio Session With Petographs!
Our friend and photographer, Ixiana Hernandez of Petographs, is running a January special. Get a free studio session for your dog with the purchase of one 8″x10″. Here’s one of her fantastic photos of Hank: That’s a huge savings, but you’d better hurry. You have to book your studio session by February 1st. Contact IxianaRead more
Inauguration Pet Specials
Inauguration Fever is everywhere! I have never seen so much excitement surrounding a new president and companies are using it as an excuse to promote special offers. Some these offers include our pets. Loews Hotels are celebrating with an “Indoguration” Package. For the first 100 days of Obama’s administration, you can get a special “StarsRead more