Dogs

Breed Profile: Coton de Tulear

With a name like Coton de Tulear you would expect a dog as fancy as their name, and they are! Favored by the royals and wealthy upper-class of Madagascar, Coton de Tulears, or “Cotons”, have been living lives of luxury in France and Madagascar since the 16th century. They are known as the “Royal Dog […]

Labor of Love

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. […]

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 […]

Breed Profile: Puggle

So what do you get when you cross a Pug with a Beagle? Why, a Puggle of course! These adorable wrinkled hounds are a “designer” breed of dog that were first bred in the 1980’s when dog breeder Wallace Haven bred a male Pug with a female Beagle. They are currently the most popular crossbreed […]

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. […]