Dogs
“Fox’s Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular.” The show airs at 8 p.m. (ET), and two-time Oscar-winner Hilary Swank (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Boys Don’t Cry”) co-hosts with Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch (“Glee”).
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As always, I had a blast at Tompkins Square Park for their annual Halloween Doggie Parade! So much fun. This year, the sponsor, Beggin Strips Dog Treats, let everyone know that they’d donate one bag of Beggin’ food every time a dog owner tweets a photo of their costumed dog. That applies to all dog … Read more
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Packs of people and their pet pooches converged in New York City’s Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 for the 2014 “Strut Your Mutt” fundraiser by Best Friends Animal Society. This was the 5th annual Strut Your Mutt.
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How far will some people go to raise money for homeless animals? Nancy Rogers, the vice president of K9Kastle, a New York nonprofit animal rescue organization, gathered a brave group that took a dare for charity. They jumped 65 feet to raise money for abandoned dogs and cats. Dorri Olds: Tell me about your nonprofit K9Kastle. Nancy Rogers: At … Read more
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Broadway Barks 16, held Saturday, July 12, featured adoptable — and adorable — dogs and cats from New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies including ASPCA, Animal Care and Control of NYC (AC&C), Animal Haven, BARC (Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition), Bideawee, Bobbi & the Strays, City Critters, Humane Society of New York (HSNY), KittyKind, … Read more
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As your dog ages be aware of any changes in behavior and mood. These can be indications that something is physically wrong. Just like people, as dogs grow older their ability to fend off illnesses declines. Even the most loving and attentive owner can miss signs by assuming that deviations in the dog’s sleep or eating habits are normal, merely due to age. It is far better to err on the side of caution and contact your veterinarian when you have any doubts. Here is a list of common health problems that aging dogs are especially susceptible to.
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Written for Pet360 Bringing home a new pet is supposed to be a joyful event. You’ve been anticipating fun walks, games of catch, snuggling, purring and playing. But what if your new dog howls from separation anxiety? Or your cat scratches and pounces? What if your dog’s leash pulling nearly snaps your arm from its … Read more
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‘When we have sex, our pets sit there and stare at us,’ says one interviewee. ‘I tell myself that dogs and cats do it in front of the whole world, so from their perspective what we are doing is perfectly normal.’
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Doggie fashion extravaganzas raise funds for animal rescue and other pet charities Ralph Lauren may have gone for a rugged look during New York’s just-concluded Fashion Week, but the dogs that strutted the runways of the world’s biggest canine fashion shows this month pawraded in flamboyant flowing gowns, feathered boas, top hats and, of course, … Read more
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