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NewsHound 032
August 4, 2005 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
No matter how bad this heat wave is for us, it's worse for our dogs. Try not to let your dogs go far or fast in midday heat. Cool them off with a damp towel after hot-weather walks. Make sure they get lots of water and air conditioning. And whatever you do, don't leave them alone in a car, not even for ten minutes.
If your dogs are cooped up inside, get them moving again during morning off-leash hours at Central Park or Prospect Park. We can tell you first-hand: there's no place more glorious than Central Park early on a Sunday morning. The light comes through the trees, dappled. It's quiet (relatively). Dozens of dogs run free. Their humans, coffee in hand, are relaxed. That's when you remember just how much you love New York City.
Fast forward: have you visited the new urbanhound shop? Our classic t-shirt is everything a t-shirt should be: breathtakingly simple, made of smooth jersey cotton, and designed to fit (but not be tight).
With best end-of-summer wishes to you and your hounds, yours,
Nina Munk & Nadia Zonis |
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» Hiking, swimming, sunning, nasty, blood-sucking, disease-spreading insects. Yes, around here ticks are an inevitable part of summer. So how do you know if your dog's at risk of Lyme Disease? Get the answer from urbanhound.com's vet Betsy Brevitz. Also, find out the best way to remove ticks.
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Coffee Bark
Saturday, August 6, 7 AM to 9 AM
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Held in rain or in shine, in the park's Long Meadow, behind the Picnic House (enter at Prospect Park West and 4th Street, then go left around Picnic House), the monthly Coffee Bark include muffins for humans and dog biscuits for hounds. This long-standing social is sponsored by Brooklyn's FIDO, officially known as the
Fellowship In the Interest of Dog Owners
ASPCA Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, August 6, 10 AM
St. Nicholas Park, St. Nicholas Ave and W. 136th St., Manhattan
Only the first 50 dogs or cats in line will be treated at this subsidized vaccine clinic, so plan to arrive well before the doors open at 10 AM! Vaccines for rabbies, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus are free to anyone who gets public assistance (bring proof of Medicaid, Medicare, Disability, SSI, Food Stamp enrollment or public housing assistance) and cost just $20 (altogether) for everyone else. Heartworm tests are only $10 and flea medication is $8. Dogs must be neutered or spayed and over three months old. For more information, call the ASPCA at 212-876-7700, x4303, or visit this page on their website. (Note to resident of Queens: the ASPCA Vaccine Clinic is coming to South Jamaica later this month. See below.)
Sir William's Dog Run Coffee Bark
Sunday, August 7, 8 AM to 10 AM
Sir William's Dog Run, Fort Tryon Park, 190th St. and Fort Washington Ave., Manhattan
The Fort Tryon Dog Owner's Group invites everyone to this gathering the first Sunday of each month at their beautiful run. Free coffee and donuts. If you'd like to help out with maintenance of the run, stick around after the event.
Schnauzer Sunday
Sunday, August 14, 11 AM
Washington Square Dog Run, West 4th St. at Thompson St., Manhattan
Join miniature Schnauzers and their human companions at this monthly social hosted by the New York City Schnauzer Group. About a dozen mini Schnauzers usually show up.
Mayor's Alliance Pet Adoption Festival
Sunday, August 14, Noon to 5 PM
Cunningham Park, Horace Harding Expressway and Grand Central Parkway, Queens
If you're on the lookout for a new canine companion, check out this adoption event hosted by Animal Haven. In addition to adoptable dogs, there will be low-cost microchipping available, plus a vet, groomer, trainer, and animal communicator on hand to answer questions, as well as a Dixieland band. The event will take place in Parking Lot 1 near the tennis courts. For more information, email the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals or call 212-252-2350.
ASPCA Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, August 20, 10 AM
South Jamaica Public Housing Community Center, 160th St. and 109th Ave., Queens
Just like the Manhattan version of this event (see above, on August 6), only the first 50 dogs or cats in line will be treated at this subsidized vaccine clinic, so plan to arrive well before the doors open at 10 AM. Vaccines for rabbies, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus are free to anyone who gets public assistance (bring proof of Medicaid, Medicare, Disability, SSI, Food Stamp enrollment or public housing assistance) and cost just $20 (altogether) for everyone else. Heartworm tests are only $10 and flea medication is $8. Dogs must be neutered or spayed and over three months old. For more information, call the ASPCA at 212-876-7700, x4303, or visit this page on their website.
Dog Day in the Park at Shea
Saturday, August 20, 5:45 PM
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For the first time ever, dogs are invited to a game at Shea Stadium, when the Mets take on the Washington Nationals. Hosted by the New York Mets and the North Shore Animal League, Dog Day in the Park begins at 5:45 when dogs start to arrive at the Picnic Area (aka, the bleacher section and the only section dogs will be allowed in!). There will be contests for dogs, family games, and lots of giveaways (including a souvenir Snausages Doggie Bag). As well, for those interested in taking in a new pet, the North Shore Animal League's mobile adoption vehicle will be parked outside the stadium. Game time is 7:10 PM. Tickets are $30 for people and $5 for dogs. All dog ticket proceeds and a portion of human ticket proceeds will go to benefit the North Shore Animal League. Tickets can be bought on-line through the Animal League's website or by calling 718-565-4348.
Mayor's Alliance Pet Adoption Festival
Sunday, August 21, Noon to 5 PM
Prospect Park, Bartel Circle, Prospect Park West and 15th St., Brooklyn
Like the Queens adoption event on August 14 (see above), this one, hosted by Brooklyn Animal Resource Coaltion, will also offer low-cost microchipping and the services of a vet, groomer, trainer, and animal communicator (!). For more information, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at 212-252-2350 or by email.
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Even when it's hazy, hot, and humid, shelter dogs (and cats) need a warm, comfy place to sleep. The Staten Island branch of Animal Care and Control is sending out an appeal for clean used dog beds, cat beds, blankets, towels and sheets for their guests to sleep on. Please send or bring donations to Animal Care & Control, 3139 Veterans Road West. Drivers take Route 440 South to exit 1N/Arthur Kill Road. At stop sign, make a left onto Veterans Road West. The shelter is one block ahead on the left. Hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM every day.
Some dogs are great American heroes. Last week, the American Kennel Club announced its 2005 Awards for Canine Excellence. The winners reminded us of what remarkable animals dogs are. A Rottweiler named Faith saved her owner's life by (among other things) dialing 911 and barking into the phone when her owner fell unconscious. A Bloodhound named Gibson has helped track down lost children, Alzheimer's patients, hikers, hunters, and thieves. A Canaan Dog called Raiah is an extraordinary campanion to Ethan Miller, a 9-year-old boy who has limited use of his left arm and suffers from a seizure disorder. A devoted therapy dog named Noodle (the Poodle) spends five hours a day working with mentally and physically challenged children at a school in Connecticut. Congratulations to all.
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