Posts Tagged ‘Pets’

Zani’s Furry Friends: Redefining “Cat Lady”

Written by Alissa Fleck on . Posted in NY Press Exclusive

kitty The volunteers who commit their time to Zani’s Furry Friends rescue group may share their devotion to animals, but they themselves cannot be pigeonholed.  They come on Sunday mornings, bags in tow, to the PetCo on the Upper East Side. They assemble and stack crates, pull cats from meowing, thrashing bags and set up camp.
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Beyond Cats & Dogs

Written by New York Family on . Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, News OTDT, News Our Town, Our Town, Our Town Downtown, Special Sections, West Side Spirit

rat Five Quirky, Colorful and Awesome Pets for City Kids By Allison Wimer “Can I have a pet?” For most parents, that’s a dreaded and often inevitable plea. But you don’t have to say “no” just because the frequently requested cats and dogs require lots of attention and physical space. Though the below pet alternatives may
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Losing Man’s Best Friend

Written by NY Press on . Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, News OTDT, Our Town Downtown, West Side Spirit

the-truth-about-cats-and-dogs-1996-01 Bideawee Pet Loss Support Groups Understand What You’re Going Through Dogs and cats are members of the family, which makes it even more difficult when our furry friends pass on. After this tragic event takes place, you may begin to feel confusion, anger and other emotions associated with grief, but you should be aware that
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New York City Dogs to Enjoy Classier Living Arrangements in Chelsea at “Pet Hotel”

Written by NYPress on . Posted in Lifestyle

By Alissa Fleck What do dogs need in order to thrive while their human companions are away? Opinions may vary on the subject—between minimalists and pet pamperers—but D Pet Hotels, soon to arrive in Chelsea, has luxury down. They can guarantee your pet won’t miss you too much while you’re away. The luxury pet hotel
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Pet Peeves

Written by Jeanne Martinet on . Posted in Opinion and Column, Opinion Our Town, Opinion West Side Spirit, Our Town, West Side Spirit

jeanne Unleashing our inner bitchy selves I was on my way out of St. John the Divine, on 112th Street, after a Saturday night concert when I heard a woman behind me say in a loud, distinctly annoyed tone of voice, “But I don’t understand; why don’t they allow dogs in here?” At first I was
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