It’s a Labor of Love at the Humane Society of NY and they’re inviting your to come into the shelter and meet their adoptable animals over Labor Day weekend. If you get the chance, go meet sweet Gareth. Gareth here is a cute little Yorkie mix. He absolutely LOVES everyone he meets and won Mr. […]
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Breed Profile: German Shorthaired Pointer
While the exact origin of the German Shorthaired Pointer is unknown, what is known is that they were bred to create an enthusiastic weekend hunting dog that also made a great family companion and watchdog. What resulted was a dog with the clean lines, keen nose, and good looks of a Pointer, as well as […]
Swimmingly Handsome Nautilus
Another Friday has arrived, NYC. We hope you’ll have a chance to enjoy another fantastic summer weekend in the city. Now, check out your adoptable dog of the week: Nautilus. This good looking fella is a 1 year old Pit Bull Terrier mix rescued from the Manhattan NYACC. At 41 lbs, this big lug thinks […]
Celebrate International Homeless Animals’ Day!
Update: As of 10/15/12, Violet has been adopted! Tomorrow, August 18th has been designated as International Homeless Animals’ Day. Celebrate the day with your rescued pooch or head down to the Humane Society of New York and adopt a new furry family member to commemorate the day. Check out one of HSNY’s current residents: Violet. […]
Breed Profile: Great Dane
Known as the “Apollo of all dogs,” Great Danes are a very old breed dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. Drawings of dogs resembling the Great Dane appear on Egyptian monuments and currency from 3000 B.C., and descriptions a similar dog can be found in Chinese literature from 1121 B.C. With their huge […]
DOGust
August 1st has been dubbed as DOGust, a universal birthday for all shelter dogs. But we think all dogs should be celebrated daily. Forget your worries and lose yourself in the unconditional love of an animal. What’s that you say? You don’t have a pup to share a little love and warmth? Pibbles and More […]