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dogs

The 10 best New York City dog parks

May 11, 2011

New Yorkers love their parks, but they also love their dogs. And since many of us live in close quarters, parks are an ideal place for dogs to run off pent up energy. While there are many parks in NYC, BellaDog Magazine has put together a list of their top 10 dog parks. McGolrick Dog [...]

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Cat Food Recall Due to Aflatoxin

December 19, 2010

Kroger is recalling pet food due to aflatoxin: CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets. Kroger stores in the following states are included [...]

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October is Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month

October 16, 2010

If you’re thinking of adopting a dog, October is a great month to do so since it’s Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month. The ASPCA in New York City is inviting people to come out and adopt a dog (or a cat!) next weekend (Oct 23-24) during their special Adopt A Dog Month celebration. Here’s the info: You’re [...]

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New York City pet sitters are scheduling holiday pet sitting visits

October 5, 2010

If you will be going out of town for the holidays, we encourage you to book your pet sitting or cat boarding as soon as possible. Here at Katie’s Kitty we have a number of host families in New York City who will care for your cat or dog in their own home, so your [...]

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New York veterinarian sues Mariah Carey for unpaid vet bills

June 28, 2010

New York veterinarian, Dr. Cindy Bressler, is suing Mariah Carey for veterinary bills she says have not been paid. Mariah Carey is no different when it comes to having trouble paying bills, it seems. Even the rich don’t pay their bills. At least that’s what veterinarian Cindy Bressler is accusing Mariah Carey of when she [...]

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Hot weather can be deadly for your pets

June 23, 2010

It’s important to keep your pets’ health in mind during the hot summer months. When we get hot, we can get some water, go indoors, or crank the air conditioning a little cooler.  Our dogs and cats aren’t able to do those things for themselves, so it’s up to us to be sure they don’t [...]

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New York dog diagnosed with H1N1

December 22, 2009

A dog in New York has tested positive for the H1N1 flu. Bedford Hills, NY – A dog in Bedford Hills, NY is believed to be the first reported case of a dog infected with the H1N1 influenza virus in the United States. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of New York City’s Animal Medical Center, New York’s [...]

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Keep pets safe during the holidays

December 16, 2009

New York loves a party! And this time of the year seems to be a constant party in some ways – with all of the holiday decorations, the food, and constant coming & going of friends and family. In the midst of it all though, as pet owners, it’s our responsibility to keep our pets [...]

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NYC looking for leadership for city animal shelters

November 24, 2009

New York City is once again looking for someone to head up the city’s animal shelters. For the third time in six years, the struggling nonprofit group that handles animal control for the city is looking for a new leader. The search comes as the city Health Department is negotiating a new multi-year contract with [...]

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Dogs celebrate Halloween at Times Square

October 20, 2009

Pups and their people got an early start on Halloween at the Times Square Dog Day Masquerade this past Saturday. Entry fees for the costume contest went to help out Animal Haven. See The Huffington Post for more costumes from the party. Technorati Tags: Dog Day Masquerade, Halloween, dog costumes

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