Posts Tagged ‘Pets’

Pet of the Month: August 2009

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

What started as a single photographer noticing Aston amid the models and celebrities at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week quickly turned into his moment of fame. “One photographer just started taking pictures and before we knew it we had like 20 photographers crowding around him taking pictures,” said Aston’s owner, Dara King. “They must have thought he
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When Good Pets Get a Bad Itch

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

Itchy pets show their discomfort in lots of ways. Dogs may incessantly lick their paws, rub their faces, chew on their flanks or scratch at their ears. Cats may pull out their fur until their tummies are bald, dig at their ears or develop scabs. As varied as their symptoms may be, itchy pets have
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I Love Animals Every Moment

Written by admin on August 19, 2009. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

This is a tale with twists. I am the sort of person who lurks at the pet store on Lexington Avenue at 63rd and convinces other people to buy the puppy they’re cuddling. Gentle reader, I confess, I also say hello to a cardinal and a raccoon in Central Park. My first pet wasn’t a
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Pet of the Month: July 2009

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

Finnegan made his debut as an amateur dog model this year. After being photographed by Steve Benisty, the Great Dane made the cut for the photographer’s upcoming book featuring dogs from around New York, slated to debut at the end of the year. Benisty, who has photographed more than 200 dogs from around the city,
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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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