By Lauren R. Tharp The original “purse dog!” Long before Paris Hilton was stuffing Chihuahuas into her handbag, Jack Russell Terriers were being toted around in “terrier bags” while their owners traveled around on horseback. Originally bred in England, the Jack Russell evolved to its current form in Australia. This faithful outdoorsy breed was first […]
NYC Dog News
Free Rabies Shots at Union Square – Sept 26
Local animal rescue groups are offering free rabies shots, microchipping and more on Monday September 26th at Union Square. From 3:30 to 6:30, your pet will be eligible for free rabies shots, microchipping and id tags. Hurricane Irene was a good wake up call for pet owners in the city, we need to be prepared […]
Brandy and Patty – The Wiry-Haired Sisters
The weekend is fast approaching, New York City! We have a special adoptable duo to share with you this week. Meet ladies Brandy and Patty! These two lovelies here are amazing young Irish Wolfhound/Terrier mix pups. Brandy and Patty are looking for a forever home that would be willing to take in a little double lovin’. These wiry-haired girls are mostly full-grown […]
Tag your pets!
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today released findings from a recent study on the use of ID tags by pet owners. Written by two ASPCA experts and published in the September 2011 issue of Preventative Veterinary Medicine, the study found that while 80 percent of pet owners report […]
Breed Profile: Golden Retriever
By Lauren R. Tharp The second most popular dog in the United States (according to AKC registration records), the Golden Retriever originated as a hunting dog, roaming the Scottish Highlands, in the late 1800s. Now known for being excellent guide dogs and search and rescue dogs, the Golden Retriever was officially recognized as a breed […]
Terra Cota
Hello New York! Please meet Terra, our adoptable dog of the week. Terra here is an adorable wiry-haired Chihuahua/Terrier mix. She has a very good temperament but is very insecure and fearful in general. Her ideal home would be one with a gentle, mellow family with children over age 12. Her favorite thing to do? […]