DOGGIE

As we (hopefully) say farewell to the winter weather and welcome the crisp spring sunshine, pooch parks citywide will begin to fill up with all the furry socialites that make up the big apple.  With that said it is very important to have him/her up to date on all their shots and vaccines, as you never know what dogs are carrying a cold and the last thing anyone needs in this economy  is another enormous bill from the vet.  Now I know your thinking that just taking your pooch to the vet to get these shots can often run at least a few hundred dollars, but below I have some great tips on ways to save a few bucks without sacrificing your little New Yorker’s health.

Each month Petco’s around the city offer “vaccination hours” in which you can bring your pooch in and get them up to date on all the necessary vaccines without having to pay the expensive cost of an exam visit.  Administered by licensed vets, you can simply walk in at anytime during the designated hours.

If your looking to get your pup spay or neutered but can’t afford the cost (although the thought of the possible cost of puppies could be even more scary!)  The ASPCA has a great tool on their website which allows you to search through tons of options and locations where you can take fido to get fixed at a lower cost or even free.

After all, It’s like Bob Barker always says  “Help control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered”

-Lindsey

As the last signs of snow melt away and we finally (Hopefully, fingers crossed!) say farewell to the bitter cold winter, pooch parks and city sidewalks will soon be flooded with the thousands of NYC pooches who are in need of some of that wonderful crisp spring air.  Since it has been what seems like an extremely long winter, I thought you might be a little rusty on the important dog laws of this city and could use a quick refresher course that will keep your pooch safe and your wallet full!

One of the most prevalent and most enforced is the  Dog Leash Law which states: If you are walking a dog in a public and / or open area next to a public area it is necessary to have your dog on a leash and that leash can be no more than six feet.  This law is important for the safety of fido, as you never know what can spook them with all the hustle and bustle of this city.

The Dog Waste Law comes with a stiff fine, but is incredibly easy to avoid….just pick up the poop!  (see, isn’t that simple?) Infact, Trixie + Peanut sell Oxo-biodegradable “scoopies,” which retail for $6.00 for a pack of 24,  are perfect for picking up the poop and saving the environment!

For additional NYC dog laws check out Downtown Pet’s website, which has a complete list.

-Lindsey