Event raises awareness and funds for older pooches who need loving homes By Helaina Hovitz On Friday, May 10, dozens of glamorous dogs — and a few badly in need of a good home — gathered at Han Nari & MG, a dog apparel and accessories boutique at 20 East 20th Street. Fortunately, nobody showed 
Now that you know how to prepare for a puppy in the city – your fingers should be frozen but strong and your squats impressively stable – it’s time to talk dog breeds. Choosing the right breed can take years of research and careful contemplation, but I’m here to save you the trouble with one 
As the temperature drops, the thought of spending all your time indoors with a warm, cuddly puppy might sound like an inspired idea. Sure, that sweet puppy breath will defrost your face when you come in from the cold. And how good will that fuzzy tummy feel sleeping atop your tired, frozen feet? What you 
By Robin Brennen When the ball drops in Times Square and the humans are all out celebrating, your pets are at home reflecting on the previous year and making their own New Year’s resolutions. Here are their top 10 submissions from past years. They are relying on you to help them achieve their goals! I 
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. 
Bideawee, an animal welfare organization that has been helping pets find homes for over a century in New York and Long Island, is struggling to recover from the damage of Hurricane Sandy. From Bidawee’s website: Despite all of the prior planning and precautions for Hurricane Sandy, we will be feeling the impact of this historical 
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 
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 
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 
