The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocacy for dogs, today announces that it has signed a lease with The Durst Organization for a pet care facility in their new VIA 57WEST building, a beautiful, residential structure designed by Bjarke Ingles in one of New York’s most dynamic neighborhoods. […]
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March is Pet Poison Control Month – Pet Proof Your Home Today!
As National Animal Poison Prevention Month kicks off, The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®)’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) reveals that, for the first time ever, over-the-counter medications and supplements surpassed prescription medications to take the top spot on the list of toxins most commonly ingested by pets, according to the annual […]
Cold Weather Tips for Dogs and Cats!
With a major winter storm threatening much of the East Coast, the ASPCA is reminding pet owners that cold weather conditions can be particularly dangerous for pets. Below are safety tips pet owners should keep in mind as the temperature drops and the snow piles up: Never let your dog off the leash on snow or […]
Thomas Jefferson Park – Vote for this East Harlem Park To Win Upgrades
Wondering how you can help Tom Jeff this winter during the holiday season? This is what you can do right now to help improve Tom Jeff, right from home, the library, or your phone. Parks Without Borders is an amazing opportunity to provide resources for the park and the East Harlem community by revamping the […]
Breed Profile: Siberian Husky
One of the oldest breed of dogs in the world, Siberian Huskies originate from Siberia, where they were bred to pull heavy loads across harsh, freezing conditions. Once they made it to Alaska during the Gold Nome Rush, Huskies became famous for their dog sledding abilities, but did you know that their outgoing and gentle […]
ASPCA Urges Pet Owners to Plan Ahead for Hurricane Joaquin
Having an emergency evacuation plan for your pets protects them during disasters In anticipation of Hurricane Joaquin, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) urges pet owners to develop emergency evacuation plans to keep their families and pets safe before the storm makes landfall along the East Coast. “The best thing you […]