Free Bird

Written by admin on July 22, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

If you feel guilty keeping your bird cooped up inside all day, why not give your pet a chance to explore the outside world with you? The Pak-O-Bird transporter cage, available for $150 to $350 at Uptown Birds (522 Amsterdam Ave., 212-877-2473, www.uptownbirds.com), is one way to cart them around the city. This seemingly normal-looking
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Pet of the Month: June 2009

Written by admin on June 17, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Globetrotting dog Lluna was born in Spain, raised in Brazil and now lives in New York City, the final stop of her journey. Lluna ventured to Brazil to live with her owner’s parents, but owner Priscilla Waltrick missed her too much to let her live so far away. Although Lluna attended dog-training school in Brazil,
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Cool Canines

Written by admin on June 17, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

It’s swelteringly hot, you don’t feel like doing anything, but your dog is leaping up and down ready to play. Fear not! Now you too can be lazy while still giving your dog all the exercise and care he needs. Why interrupt your sunbathing in Central Park when you can simply use Chuck It!, a
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Feline Introductions

Written by admin on June 17, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Q:What is the best way to introduce a new cat into a house with an already existing feline? I’ve read that one should have a friend visit with the new animal and put it in a restricted, safe area, and then sometimes, especially if a third party has introduced the animal, the original cat will
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Pet of the Month: May

Written by admin on May 21, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Owner Sam Katz writes, “Here’s my 10-year-old female African Grey… named Boychik. When I first got her (she was 4 months), I was convinced she was a male
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Pets on the Go

Written by admin on May 21, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

You’ve put away the snowshoes, dusted off the bicycle and bought a new pair of sunglasses. Now it’s time to get your pet out of the house. Carry your dog through the Diamond District in style with a leopard-skin print, faux-fur-lined tote bag sold by Litter and Leashes (896 First Ave., 212-753-7535) priced at $36.99.
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Pet of the Month: April 2009

Written by admin on April 16, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Owner Kelly Kreth says, “I like to call Mini a good dog that does bad things. He has eaten countless socks, underwear, chewed through two $500 retainers and a pair of $500 eyeglasses. He barks incessantly and annoys the neighbors. Still, it is hard to stay mad at him: look at his face. He is
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Pampered Pet: BARK AND BOARD

Written by admin on April 16, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

In a city with cramped quarters and a thriving dog-run subculture, we’re bound to be picky about where we board our furry, devoted cellmates before we go on vacation. Some choose Symphony Vet (698 Amsterdam Ave. at 94th, 212-866-8000, www.symphonyvet.com) for a short-term stay. Your medicated pet will be in very capable hands
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ASK THE VET: CITY PET VS. COUNTRY PET

Written by admin on April 16, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Q: I am someone who has considered getting a dog, but feels like it’s not sensible given my busy city life. Are there certain kinds of dogs that make better city pets than others? Is a small dog necessarily better than a big dog? How many times a day and for how long should you
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PET OF THE MONTH: Carmella

Written by admin on March 19, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

“Carmella moved with me from St. Petersburg, Florida, up to New York just over a year ago,” writes owner Katie Killary. “I worried about traveling with her on the plane, but she was very well-behaved. I, however, was not and was a nervous wreck!
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