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29 May 2009

shiba inu puppyWe’ve all heard pet tragedies, and the pet owners among us have tolerated heeding after heeding. So when my French faux beau decided to adopt a puppy shiba inu, I went easy on the warnings. Rather than listing the do’s and don’ts, I subtly inserted the pearls of wisdom I’ve gained from three and a half years of doggy mommyhood. My main concern was the puppy’s tendency to eat everything off the ground and everything in sight. This juvenile canine behavior provides a big problem in a city where streets are littered with chewed chicken wings, old gum and rusty nails. When Mia was a baby, I had to keep treats in my pockets during walks to deter her from eating off the ground. If her eyes were on me, she would miss last weeks pork bun smashed in the street.

Equally as important is a pet owner’s apartment. You may not have thought anything of that penny lying in the corner, but Rover will run over there and swallow it before you can say Lincoln. “Especially if you aim to leave your apartment, the floor should be spotless,” I would caution in the least bossy voice I could muster knowing full well that an apartment full of three party-loving male expats couldn’t keep a floor clean, even with a cleaning lady.

For a while there I was wrapped up in a different guy I was seeing, and the French dude was busy entertaining his French visitors. Several weeks went by before I saw him again, and upon seeing him I excitedly relayed that I would be writing about New York dogs every other week for The Vogue City. As if he anticipated my next question, a worrisome looked crossed his face. “Oh, and speaking of dog’s, how’s the puppy?” I asked.

“Something very bad has happened. I didn’t want to have to tell you now like this,” he replied. “The puppy died.”

“Wait what?” I asked, certain I had misheard him. The look on his face confirmed his former statement as true, and I took his hand, encouraging him to tell the story.

“I came home very late one day, and in the morning when I came out, the puppy had died.”

“How?”

“He suffocated in a bag of chips,” he said solemnly.

OMG Did he just say what I think he said? He did. He explained that the apartment was messy and a bag of chips was left out on the ground. The puppy went to eat it and somehow crawled into the lick the bag, couldn’t get out and suffocated. When they found him in the morning, his body was lying face first in a bag of chips. My heeding ran through my mind, but I bit my tongue. It was an accident, but could have been prevented.

So this puppy season, and yes, spring is puppy season, listen to those words of wisdom. And for real, keep your floors clean.



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16 May 2009

As I stood on the corner with one hand in the air and the other holding the leash of my well behaved pooch,  I watched yellow cab after yellow cab start to pull off to the side of the road  to pick me up and then like clockwork realize I have my four legged friend in tow and speed off.  I have become incredibly frustrated with this situation,  because I know that there are several pet owners who allow their dogs to behave in a less then respectful manor which has created a terrible reputation with the big apple cab crew. So, I thought it would be helpful to share some of my canine friendly cab secrets!

Most dogs see a window and instantly feel the urge to have the wind between their ears.  In your own car it might be acceptable, however, in a cab its important to keep Fido’s head, ears, nose and paws inside the car at all times. If you need a bit of help to keep them sitting still, Ruffrider.com makes the perfect, easy to use car safety harness, which buckles directly into the seatbelt system.  Retailing for just $24.95, the dog seatbelt is small enough for a quick toss in your handbag.   Now if your pooch is not one of the smaller breeds, or your hesitant to take a yellow cab, The Pet Chauffeur offers reliable door to door transportation  ranging from $30-$49 depending on the distance.  With the choice of a clean and ventilated crate or a three-point dog seatbelt, you can breathe a sigh of relief as your pooch rides through the city safe and sound.-Lindsey 

 



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8 May 2009

Summer is here (can I get an amen?!) and that means taking advantage of any and all outdoor activities with your pooch in tow.  As the experts have warned us time and time again, its important to constantly apply sunscreen, stay hydrated and protect your pupils with the most fabulous pair of Elsie aviators by Oliver Peoples. (Ok so maybe they didn’t specify the style/brand of sunglasses) What many of you fabulous readers might not be aware of  however, is the importance of your pooch utilizing these same  warm weather health precautions.  Dogs, just like humans get sunburned within 30 minutes of being pet suncreen doggles.comoutside and, if not properly hydrated, can become very sick and possibly suffer from heat stroke. 

Designed specifically for four legged friends, Pet Sunscreen by Doggles retails for $9.95 and is a non-oily, non-irritating, SPF 15 sunscreen that can be sprayed directly onto their coat and nose.  This stuff is not only great for preventing a sunburn, but also helps to protect their beautiful shiny coat!

If your dog is anything like my sheltie Dalton, they will play ball until their paws fall off (or your arm, whichever happens first).  So its absolutely important that they stay cool as they are running back and forth in this hot weather.  The “Cool-It” bandana by Outward Hound, retails between $4.99 and $6.99 depending on their neck size, is made with non-toxic polymer crystals, that when soaked in water and  refrigerated  help to keep your pet cool and comfortable.

 

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Available in 11 fabulous colors, Doggles are a stylish way to protect your dogs eyes from the harsh rays of the sun.  Retailing for $21.99,  Doggles are 100% UV protection, shatterproof lenses and mostly importantly your dog will be the talk of the pooch park.

 

Doggles

  
-Lindsey



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1 May 2009

 

Cancer is something I think we have all become a bit too familiar with. Whether it be a close friend, coworker, family member or a beloved pet it’s safe to say we all would love to see the day that we can officially kick that cancer to the curb, once and for all! The leader of fighting the fight, the America Cancer Society (ACS), holds several fundraisers throughout the year that raise awareness and money to further their extensive research.  If you’re looking to get involved but don’t know where to begin, this is the perfect opportunity for you and your dogswalk.jpgpooch to give back to this great big juicy red apple that we all love so much and support the fight against cancer.

 

This Sunday, May 3rd, at 9:00 a.m.  the ACS will be hosting the 18th annual Dogswalk at Riverside park on 107th and Riverside Drive.  Here you and your philanthropy loving pooches can put your best paw forward as you walk to help raise awareness and most importantly funds.  Now, if there is one thing I know my fellow New Yorkers are known for its fundraising…and I mean fundraising in a huge way.  Go big or go home right? The walk-a-thon is just $35.00 to register you and your dog and is less than a mile (approximately equal the distance from Saks to Bergdorfs, roundtrip), but your participation and support will last well beyond the short distance walked.

Insider Tip: The first 700 registered participants receive a “Doggy Bag” valued over $50.00 in goodies!

For more information on the event details, and how you can help fight human and animal cancers go to:

The American Cancer Society: Dogswalk Against Cancer: Dogswalk Against Cancer at Riverside Park, NY

We apologize, but the event you are trying to access is no longer active. Please feel free to search for another event below. If you cannot find an event in your area, or have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-227-2345.

-Lindsey



Posted by ladidah146 at 06:00 AM
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