by Lauren R. Tharp Known as “Yorkies” to those who love them, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire, England (how appropriate, no?) where they were originally used to catch rats in clothing mills. Perky, fun, and utterly adorable, this toy breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1885 and currently reigns as the third […]
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Dog Film Festival – Saturday, October 15th in NYC
See a dog film – and help shelter pets, it’s just that easy. The Dog Film Festival returns to New York City during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The festival celebrates the remarkable bond between dogs and their people and will benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals with 50% of proceeds. On Saturday, October […]
Tats ‘N’ Tails – Adoption Event
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is teaming up with tattoo artist and TV personality Megan Massacre, featured in TLC’s reality shows NY Ink and America’s Worst Tattoos, to hold a “Tats ‘N’ Tails” adoption event at Grit N Glory on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on Sunday, July 3. […]
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 […]
Planning ahead for the holidays – NYC Dog Boarding
Exploring your options for pet care now, before the crush of the holidays is key. Interviewing pet sitters and visiting boarding facilities will you give you peace of mind when you are ready to take off. Let’s face it dogs have opinions and preferences too! Make sure your pup has a connection with the people […]
