Join Ruff House Rescue on Friday evening, June 21st, for a night of laughter, great food, and friends to support our lifesaving work. This event will be a fun-filled night hosted by Dennis Newman and headlined by Paul Bond. Dennis is the host of The Newman Show and is known as one of NYC’s funniest comedians! Your $50 ticket includes: dinner, coffee/tea/soft drinks, RHR’s signature desserts, a chance to win the door prize and, of course, the show!
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Choosing a new pet can be overwhelming. An estimated 94.2 million cats currently live in American households. Learn the numerous benefits, both physical and psychological, of adopting a cat. You Can Save Lives According to The National Kitten Coalition, an estimated 3.4 million cats are brought into shelters every year. Sadly, approximately 1.3 million of them are euthanized annually. When you adopt a cat or kitten from a shelter, you not only save his life, but you also open up valuable cage space to house another cat in need. Adoption is a terrific way to actively prevent needless deaths. Cats…
Craft beer and animal enthusiasts, head down to a fundraiser for the North Fork Animal Welfare League including raffles, prizes and a Chinese auction. Dog-friendly dogs are invited! Grace & Grit is bringing their gourmet food truck with half the proceeds going to the homeless pets of the North Fork. Raffle prizes include special tastings from Greenport Brewery, Macari Vineyards, Bridge Lane Tasting Room, and Eastern Front Brewing Company. Come on down for a fun-filled day and help save more animals’ lives!
You’ve finally adopted a puppy and it’s time to bring your newest family member home. Here are some tips for new puppy parents to make the transition easier for both you and your puppy. Puppy-Proof Just like baby proofing a home, puppy proofing makes it safer for them to play. Supplies • Dog bed • Crate • Food and water bowl • Toys • Food and treats • Collar and leash • Grooming supplies Time to Bring Your Pup Home It’s a great idea to introduce your puppy to the crate on the ride home. The poor little thing will…
If baby-sitting has never been your area of expertise, you may have a golden opportunity for a part-time job by taking care of fur babies. There are several things you should consider prior to starting a pet-sitting business, but in the end all you need is personal motivation and a love for pets. Before Beginning Consider • How much prior experience do you have taking care of pets? • What will you charge for your time? • Will you pet-sit at clients homes or at your own house? • Is there anything that sets you apart from other sitters? In…
Saturday, March 2nd 10am-7pm Sunday, March 3rd 10am-5pm Wander around the annual Long Island Pet Expo, at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood and find dozens of pet-friendly and pet-related vendors. Highlights include Diana Frohman and her Dancing Goldens, a reptile show and a comedy show by Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix. Bring your leashed, “well-behaved” pets and test them on an agility course. Don’t forget the championship cat show taking place both days. Dozens of pet-related vendors will be selling products, and pet rescue and adoption agencies will be in house. Admission: $13, $6 ages 4-12
As you venture down the path of new pet ownership, you will come upon a slew of decisions that will affect the rest of his or her life. What should you feed him/her? Should your Chihuahua have his/her own bed? Should you spay or neuter your Siamese? Reasons to surgically alter your pet so he or she can no longer reproduce are several. They can be narrowed down to five of the most important motivators that benefit you, your dog or cat, and your community. Health Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Both males and female dogs and cats enjoy health…
It’s National Dog Biscuit Day, instead of buying store bought treats, spoil your pooch with homemade biscuits made with love. Try the three recipes below are for delicious dog treats that are way better than any store bought biscuit. Cranberry Cheese Cookies Ingredients • 14-18 oz. of brown rice flour • 6 oz. of fresh cranberries • 2 large eggs • 2 tablespoons of olive oil • 2-4 tablespoons of water • 4 ounces of grated Asiago or another hard cheese Instructions 1) Place 14 ounces of the flour into a food processor along with the cranberries, eggs, olive oil,…
If you have a fur baby you would like to spoil on Valentine’s Day, you won’t find a lack of gifts. From food to beds and toys to IDs, celebrate the day by remembering those who give their unconditional love. Gifts for Cats Kitty beds Cats enjoy snuggling inside a kitty bed, especially if it has back and side bolsters it can lean against. Cats also find tents irresistible and they’re available in cat sizes and colors to match your pet’s temperament and your furnishings. Laser toys While a few kitties know the difference between real prey and the laser…
It’s Christmas time! Time to trim the Christmas tree, but there are numerous steps to make sure all pets remain safe during the holiday season. Pet-proof your Christmas tree and enjoy this festive time of year. Learn to Respect Boundaries When a pet approaches the Christmas tree, they should be told no in a stern voice. Pets should be trained to respect boundaries and learn that climbing, sniffing, licking or chewing on the presents or tree is wrong. When they listen, they should be given a reward such as a treat or an ear scratching. If pets won’t listen, place…