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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Pet-friendly housing in New York -- great article in today's New York Times

Great, comprehensive article in today's New York Times, written by reporter Susan Stellin, about finding pet-friendly housing in New York. (New York Tails Magazine, the mother site/magazine to the blog you're currently reading, also mentioned in the article.) Thanks, Susan!

Would love to hear from you guys. What was it like for you to find 'pet-friendly housing' in New York City? Have you/do you have any current struggles, tips, or advice for both newbie and not-so-newbie? Which neighborhoods have you found the pet-friendliest?

"Not Without My Pet" -- Pet Friendly Housing Hunting Tips for New York City
 http://www.nytimes.com/realestate/getting-started-not-without-my-pet.html
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Monday, October 10, 2011

Mayor’s Alliance and ASPCA Return to Central Park for ‘Fall Fix’

The crisp Fall air on the first day of October was the perfect backdrop for the ASPCA’s “Fall Fix”, held on the North border of Central Park. Four spay/neuter mobiles, parked in the tree-lined area on the north end of Central Park at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue/Malcolm X Boulevard buzzed in the background as vets and vet techs within carried out spay and neuter surgeries on cats and dogs. The “patients” had been brought there earlier that day by neighborhood residents wanting to take advantage of this opportunity to do the right thing for their animals.
The ASPCA was offering spay/neutering for free that day for as many dogs and cats as they could accommodate – all in all 72 dogs and cats. The ASPCA also runs a spay/neuter program focused on pit bulls, called Operation Pit, which offers free spay/neuter for pit bulls. More info found here.
In addition to ASPCA-sponsored spay and neuter services, the Mayor’s Alliance for New York City’s Animals was also on hand to help pet owners, offering Home Again microchips at no cost. All told, the Alliance microchipped 60 dogs.
Microchipping is sometimes overlooked but nevertheless very important service pet guardians should employ for their pets. Having your pet microchipped is one of the best ways to increase your pet's chances of getting home if he or she is lost or stolen and winds up at an animal shelter or veterinary office. Unlike dog tags and collars, which can fall off or be removed, microchipping is a hidden and permanent form of identification. All vets and shelters should – and most do – have a hand-held scanner that they use when any animal arrives at their facility as stray or lost. Since the Alliance began their first low-cost microchipping clinic in 2005, the group has microchipped more than 2,000 dogs and cats.
If you missed the October 1st spay/neuter event, you haven’t missed out completely on opportunities to get your pet fixed at low or no cost. Click here for information on low-cost and free spay/neuter services.
Next to the Mayor’s Alliance booth was Mindful Tails, a professional pet services company specializing in the Tellington Method of Behavior Modification training, Rehabilitation and Wellness – also known as TTouch. It is a holistic approach to healing physically and mentally, improving behavior, and helping animals who have been through trauma to recover and become happy, healthy pets. Mindful Tails offers private consultations and group workshops at locations throughout NYC and Long Island. They also have an online pet products service offering unique pet gifts and products.
Find out more at ttouch.org.
Sue Pike shared a table with Mindful Tails at The Fall Fix. Sue, who lives in Brooklyn, is an Animal Communicator, Reiki Master, and Medium. She was doing pet readings at the event, helping people find out what their animals are thinking and feeling. As a Reiki Master with over ten years practicing the traditional Usui Method of the healing art, Sue uses crystals, guided imagery, and shamanic techniques with her clients to detect, among other things: physical ailments, areas of low energy, and points of imbalance.
Check her out and contact her for more info at reikisue@gmail.com.
Looking for a ghoulish way to celebrate the Halloween season while also helping animals? Check out Rational Animal’s rockin’ fundraiser next Thursday night. Partnering with the Morison Hotel Gallery, the concert will take place at the new Cutting Room on East 32nd St. Full details and ticketing here.
And the Mayor’s Alliance is having a fundraiser on October 29th in downtown New York. Called “The Creature’s Ball”, this fundraiser will take place at Surrogate's Court, 31 Chambers Street. Buy tickets here.
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Friday, August 26, 2011

Hurricane Irene Pet Preparedness-MUST READ

As Hurricane Irene approaches NYC, the ASPCA wants to inform the public that pets are welcome at all the emergency evacuation center and shelters in the city's 5 boroughs. Many pet owners are uncertain if they’re allowed to take their pets with them, and we strongly recommend that people do not leave their pets behind!

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Serious Questions Over Whether Executives of NYC’s Animal Shelter System Broke New York State’s “Open Meetings Law”

BREAKING STORY

Serious Questions Arise Over Whether Executives of NYC’s Animal Shelter System Broke New York State’s “Open Meetings Law”

"Anticipated Number of Attendees" A Key Question; Public May Have Right To Petition The Court For Another Public Meeting If Adequate Meeting Space Was Not Provided

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer Steps Into Debate

Did top-ranking members of the City's shelter system break the law last month when they turned scores of people away from their quarterly public meeting? A top official within New York’s Department of State says maybe, and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer has expressed concerns to the head of the City’s Department of Health.

Protesters are accusing the city's shelter system, Animal Care and Control of New York City, of purposely shutting them out of a well-publicized public meeting on June 21st. According to an official at New York's Department of State, the following two questions must be answered:

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