You are what you eat, that’s the old adage. Sometimes we are good and finish all our veggies on the plate. Often we’re bad and grab a quick bite at the nearest fast food outlet. But at least we have a choice of what, when and how we eat. Our dog or cat doesn’t really <... >
It’s 11pm and all you want to do is fall asleep on the couch while watching TV. But wait, you have to walk the dog first. You begrudgingly put on your shoes, socks and jacket, wait for the elevator, go outside in the rain and run into someone you haven’t seen in 10 years and <... >
Awards are always good. Remember the gold star you craved for in kindergarten? Three award-winning standouts at the Global Pet Expo earlier this year are new on store shelves, and you should give them a second look. After all, they won the Best In Show in their categories, beating out hundreds of products. A sure <... >
We have cramped apartments the size of shoeboxes, that’s the fate of the urban dweller. Yet, we lavish most of our precious real estate on our critters, with their toys, bowls and pet beds encroaching on most of our floor space. So why not integrate their need for a functional resting place and our elegant <... >
The Dogswalk Against Cancer has taken place for the past 17 years supporting this important cause and this year’s event promises to be the premier pet-centric charity event in New York City. The 18th Dogswalk Against Cancer in Riverside Park scheduled for May 3rd 2009, will be an exciting walk-a-thon and festival aimed at fighting <... >
It’s spring time, time for flowers, Easter bonnets and all things colorful. Even if you don’t have a garden to grow a bunch of tulips, or even a green thumb to sustain a potted plant, bring the outdoors in with these cute flowery items for your pet. Harness your inner Martha Stewart with a vibrant <... >
The whole month of April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and every year the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – ASPCA (http://www.aspca.org) spreads its message with the annual Go Orange for Animals campaign, and this year’s event will be bigger than ever. The ASPCA will kick off Go Orange <... >
Not all of us are dog, cat or even lizard people. Some of us might want a pet that is a pure ball of fluff like a bunny. Before you go out and get a rabbit, be sure you know what’s in store for you. Contrary to popular belief, having a rabbit as a pet <... >
We drop off our pets, sometimes daily, at kitty or doggie daycare, entrusting someone else to spend time with our furry friends. Who are these people, these animal caregivers, who love our dog or cat as much as we do? And what really goes on behind the scenes that we might not know about? We <... >
Some days, it may feel like you’re back in school again: multitude of classes at work teaching you effective communication, people management, networking, all of which you feel you don’t need. Then at the end of your day, you have even more classes: yoga, strength training, dancing, these you definitely want. The list seems endless. <... >
