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Tips for Boarding Your Pet This Holiday Season

By Carlos on December 19, 2018 Holiday, Pets

Do you have travel plans this holiday season? If you’re taking a long road trip or jetting off to another part of the country, you might not be able to bring your furry friend with you. Boarding your pet while you’re away will give you peace of mind during your holiday travels and your pet might even enjoy it too. Ensure that your pet’s stay is comfortable and stress-free with these helpful tips. Research the Boarding Facilities in Your Area Before you decide which boarding facility to entrust with your pet, do your research. Look at all the options in…

Stew Leonard’s Barkfest – Halloween Costume Contest for Dogs

By Carlos on October 27, 2018

This Halloween, dogs are invited to Stew Leonard’s for a howling good time at the store’s first Barkfest. Customers may bring their pups dressed in their best Halloween costumes and enter for their chance to win a Bubba’s Barkery Gift Basket valued at $100, which contains fresh dog treats made in-house at Stew Leonard’s. To enter a dog, shoppers are kindly asked to bring a small bag or can of dog food and all collected dog food will be donated to a local pet shelter.

Nassau Barkfest

By Carlos on October 27, 2018

Long Island’s Largest Pet Costume Contest & Parade. (Parking Field 6 & 6A)

Blessing of Animals and All Creation

By Carlos on October 7, 2018

Bring your favorite wriggling, sniffling part of all creation to St Francis Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 7 at 11:30am for a blessing! Weather permitting, we will gather outside our parish hall for a very brief, dog-friendly Thanksgiving for all the gifts of our common home and habitat, Earth, followed by individual blessings for pets or other signs of creation you’ve brought. Dog and cat treats will be on the menu! Stay afterward for the Garden at St Francis Farm Stand (11am-2pm), always benefiting our neighbors in need, healing hunger and building our community.

Benefits of Adopting a Mutt

By Carlos on July 31, 2018 Pets

Instead of shopping for a purebred dog, there are several benefits to adopting a mutt. In reality, there are many surprising benefits to adopting a mixed breed dog, and you might be surprised how much better than can be in the long-run for you and the pet. Here are some reasons why you should consider adopting a mutt to add to your family. Mutts are Trendy Mixed breeds are becoming trendier each day. Just in the past few years, mutts have really begun to gain momentum and attention in the world. In fact, when looking at most surveys, the majority…

Petapalooza Family Fun Day Event

By Carlos on July 28, 2018

Don’t miss the North Fork Animal Welfare League summer family fun day and adoption event, celebrating its 55th Anniversary.The event will also feature North Fork School for Dogs’ trainer doing agility demonstrations, a NFAWL trainer doing basic commands/relationship-based training demonstrations. There will be craft-making, face painting, treats for people and pets, cool clothing/jewelry for sale to benefit the animals and shelter tours.

Tips for Taking your Dog to Work

By Carlos on June 22, 2018 Pets

Businesses are recognizing the role that dogs play in the lives of people, and they are setting aside days where dogs are welcome in the work environment. Here are some helpful tips to consider when bringing your favored four-legged companion into the office with you. Consider your Transportation Options If you have the option of driving, we suggest taking your dog by car to work. While most dogs are welcome on Metro buses and trains, if you and your dog haven’t been in that situation before, it can cause additional stress for both of you. Provide an environment comfortable and…

How to Protect Your Pets during Summer Fireworks

By Carlos on May 29, 2018 Pets

A number of citizens’ blast fireworks during patriotic days, unfortunately, dogs, cats and other types of the pets are greatly affected by fireworks. Most pets can be trained to remain calm during the celebrations. Here are a few tips on how to protect and keep your pet calm during fireworks. Train Your Pet to Remain Cool and Relaxed One of the most effective and long-term solutions is to train your pet to remain calm and relaxed whenever you blast fireworks. One way of doing so is by taking them with you to gatherings where fireworks are blasted. Make sure to…

Things to Know Before Adopting a Rescue Dog

By Carlos on May 20, 2018 Pets

If you’re looking to get a dog, adoption should always be considered before a breeder or pet store. Did you know that over 2 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters every year? By choosing to adopt you can save a life and gain a best friend in the process. If you’re serious about dog adoption, here are a few things you should know to make the transition easier for you both. You’ll be a Hero, but Your Dog Won’t Care It’s important to give your dog time to adjust to their new situation and understand that you are…

Walk for Paws

By Carlos on May 6, 2018

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