I’m always on the lookout for a new fun toy, sparkly bauble, or delicious meal … for my dog! And in my pursuit for the better things in life, I often forget that there are simple pleasures in NY to be thankful for, things that a lot of pet-owners in other cities don’t enjoy as <... >
I’ll never forget the day we brought him home. We took about…oh…a thousand pictures, friends and family came over to meet the cutie patootie and I could barely contain myself from smothering him with kisses and cuddles. Our baby’s name is Flanders, after the beloved character from The Simpsons. Seems an odd name for a <... >
Some pet parents leave the radio on when they leave the house. Others turn on the TV, with some unusual channel choices – for example the Golf Channel for the hushed reassuring tones of the presenters. Definitely not Animal Planet, which may have distressed cats meowing, or aggressive dogs growling. We do this so our <... >
The elections are a few weeks away. Don’t forget to vote and have your say. It’s a privilege to be able to cast your opinion. Your pet may not be able to raise a paw, or nibble away a hanging chad, but she can certainly have fun with the political process too. Your pooch can <... >
Fall is the time for fun frolicking, like apple picking, pumpkin carving and dressing up for Halloween. Here are some autumn events to cure your end-of-summer blues: Friends Of First Run (http://www.dogster.org) will host the 18th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Parade on October 25th — it’s touted to be the largest non-competitive gathering of dog <... >
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the only ones more fabulous than Manhattan’s well-heeled ladies are their equally well-pampered pooches, those doggies prancing in custom-made designer threads, laden with jewel-encrusted collars. From finding gourmet snacks and nutritionally customized meals, buying cashmere sweaters and ordering doggy birthday baskets, pet owners go out of their way to <... >
I may not have Jessica Alba’s lips, Nicole Kidman’s height, or Sarah Jessica Parker’s shoe collection. But I can share something in common with them – the biOrb™ aquarium! (www.biOrbusa.com) Along with a host of other celebrities like Jake Gyllenhall and James Gandolfini, this seems to be the compact aquarium to the stars. With a <... >
Our dog Jed, as a little puppy, would gulp his food. We even put a can of veggies in the middle of his dish, but it didn’t faze him. We had to find a solution and by the time he was 6 months old, we developed the Eat Slower™ Dog Dish. Jed went from an <... >
My dog loves the ocean. Last week she made a new furry friend while she was on the beach. Needless to stay, she had a lot of fun that afternoon. Being out in the sun for such a long time can be worrisome at times. How can I tell if she’s had too much sun? <... >
When you’re a city gal, you know it’s all about real estate — bigger, higher, and preferably with a doorman. And if you have your domicile furnished with Wenge, Eames, or some sort of mid-century modern flair, the last thing you want is your cat destroying your sense of style. Have your fur-ball match your <... >
Tired, listless, loss of appetite? Sounds like one of those late night commercials selling a miracle cure. Actually, if your pet seems unlike his usual self, it could be something as simple as getting more vitamin supplements. I give my dog vitamins and if I remember, she gets fish oil pills as well. And I <... >
The art of a well crafted hand-written note seems to by going the way of the polar bears – it is in real danger of becoming extinct. Invitations, thank you notes, even birthday wishes are now written in the language of HTML. Of course we want to reduce, reuse & recycle, lessen our carbon footprint <... >
We love our cosmetics, beauty products, perfumes and spa treatments. However, not one of us would like to think that animals suffered so that we could pamper ourselves. It’s really not worthwhile to stave off a wrinkle if it put a bunny rabbit in pain, is it? So we do the right thing and stock <... >
(With assistance from Darby the Dog) My name is Darby and I have red fur. I think I’m from a species called “What-To-Do-She’s-A-Rambunctious-Irish-Setter”, or at least that’s what my human mommy shouts to people in the park when I try to eat a squirrel, pull on my leash, or roll in a gloriously smelly spot. <... >
I hear it all the time, people stopping me on the street, letting me know that I have a beautiful dog, followed by the inevitable: “Setters are dumb, aren’t they?” Actually, NO! Irish Setters, like most hunting and working dogs are very smart. How can a dog hunt or work if they’re not bright? The <... >
Cinco De Mayo is celebration time. Well, a good time can also lead to a good deed. St Vincent’s Patient Pet Care is hosting a Cinco De Mayo fundraising event. Enjoy cocktails and prizes, with all proceeds going to a good cause. Sometimes life throws you something unexpected, and you end up staying at the <... >
Dogs seem to get a lot of attention, including a lot of print coverage by me. And when it comes to bling-bling, dogs are way ahead of the retail game. Frankly, I don’t think cats care that dogs get to wear booties and rain jackets. If you look into your cat’s eyes, he probably thinks <... >
Ever had one of those days where your Inbox is full of unanswered emails, you have countless phone calls to return, and deadlines are looming? For me, this is almost every work week. In the words of Charlie Brown…aarrgghh! Where is Lucy the psychiatrist and her 5 cent wisdom when you need her? To make <... >
Gossiping and having breakfast with your best friends – a typical scene from Sex And The City? Nope. More like the 12th Annual Macy’s Barkfest. On April 20th 2008 at Macy’s Herald Square NYC, you and your pet can enjoy a delightful breakfast with pet-themed entertainment in the world’s largest store. Can it be any <... >
If you love the finer things in life, work in the distinctive beauty product industry, and adore your West Highland terrier Zachary, what do you do? For J. Mikel, she distilled these elements in her life together in her creation of FUR (www.FurDogsNYC.com). Zak’s silhouette even became her logo. The dog grooming products are more <... >
