Chihuahua Profile by Lauren R. Tharp The Chihuahua: Little Dogs with Big Attitudes While Chihuahuas don’t actually have Mexican accents like they do in the movies and on television, they do originate from Mexico. Chihuahua, Mexico, to be specific (go figure?). Recognized by the AKC in 1904, Chihuahuas are estimated to be the oldest—and smallest!—breed […]
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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 […]
Leashed dogs and cats in carriers permitted on MTA ’til noon today
If you are evacuating today. . bring your pets. Systemwide Shutdown Begins at 12 Noon ; New Yorkers Urged Not to Wait Until Last Minute to Evacuate; Some Fare and Toll Collection Is Suspended The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reminds customers that all MTA services will begin an orderly shutdown at about 12 noon in advance […]
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Irene is coming!!
NYC Animal Welfare Agencies Deploy Responders in Preparation for Hurricane Irene Pet owners urged to develop emergency plan NEW YORK—New York City animal welfare agencies, at the request of the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM), are mobilizing resources within the OEM’s Animal Planning Task Force to aid in the emergency rescue and […]
Feeding those little gray cells – keeping your dog mentally fit!
By: Dr. Anne Chauvet Hand in hand with the amazing advancements available today in veterinary medicine are aging-related disorders that can affect our dogs’ brains. Just like us, they can experience symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s disease. As a veterinary neurologist , I routinely see clinical signs that can include sleeping a lot more, not recognizing […]