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NewsHound 041
April 20, 2006 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
What is it about spring that has us daydreaming of getting a(nother) dog? Is it the renewal of the season? The daffodils? The idea of strolling under shading trees in Central Park?
Whatever it is, if you too are dreaming dogs, urbanhound's famous Breed Finder can help nail down the kinds of dogs best suited for your home--whether you want a pure-bred or mixed-breed. To learn about the nation's most sought-after breeds, visit our 50 Most Popular list.
Ready to take the plunge? We've just updated Adopt a Hound, our exhaustive guide to each of the city's top animal shelters and rescue groups.
There's more: for advice from other urbanhounders, visit our Hound Talk message boards, specifically the Getting a Dog category. One recent thread warns against a breeder who's jilted urbanhounders. Another informative thread, devoted to American Kennels, a well-known pet shop near Bloomingdale's, makes the perfect case for why you should not buy dogs from American Kennels (or other pet shops).
Happy hound hunting, yours,
Nina Munk & Nadia Zonis
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Rex and the City Reading
Thursday, April 20, 6 PM
The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Ave. at 93rd St., Manhattan
Based on a column she wrote for The Bark, Lee Harrington's just-published memoir, Rex and the City: A Woman, A Man, and a Dysfunctional Dog, tells the story of her struggle to rehabilitate a demanding shelter dog in a (300-square-foot) apartment on the Lower East Side. We can relate.
Central Park PAWS Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 11 AM to 4 PM
Naumberg Bandshell, Central Park, Manhattan
As part of the Central Park's Earth Day celebration, the outstanding advocacy group Central Park PAWS has volunteered to mulch an area around the Bandshell, which is in the middle of the park, just south of 72nd St.. If you'd like to help out, contact volunteer@centralparkpaws.org for details.
Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival--Brooklyn
Sunday, April 23,
11 AM to 4 PM
Prospect Park, Bartel-Pritchard Circle, Prospect Park West and 15th St., Brooklyn
Dogs and cats from local shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption at this event hosted by the Brooklyn Animal Rescue Coalition (aka, BARC). Microchipping will be offered for $25 to any pet (not just those adopted at the event), and a vet, groomer, and trainer will be available to answer questions. More information is available from the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals or at 212-252-2350.
First Annual New York City Barking Beauty Pageant
Sunday, April 23, 2 PM to 4 PM
Tribeca Grand Hotel, at the corner of Church St. and Walker St., Manhattan
Is your hound the loveliest in all the land? Then this pageant may be just the thing for you. Competing in three preliminary categories (active wear, glamour wear, and talent), hound participants are free to wear and do anything they want (creativity is what counts). Prizes will be rewarded to both small and big dogs in each category, and, there will be one overall grand-prize winner. Registration is $50 a dog in advance and $60 the day of the event. Audience admission is $10 a human. All proceeds will benefit the ASPCA and Stone Soup and Theatre Arts, a group that produces theater works that deal with contemporary social issues. For rules, more information, and to register, visit the pageant website.
The Dachshund Spring Fiesta
Saturday, April 29, noon
Washington Square Park, Manhattan
Calling all Doxies! This event is one of our favorites. Each year, hundreds of long
hounds and their humans gather under the arch in Washington Square, march around the fountain, and sing
the famous Dachs Song, which begins simply, "There's no other dog like a
Dachshund" (complete lyrics at the Dachs Song site). In case of rain, the
Fiesta will take place on Sunday, April 30.
Bide-A-Wee Annual Gala
Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 PM
The Pierre, 2 E. 61st St. at Fifth Ave., Manhattan
Morris the Cat, New York City Ballet dancer Tom Gold, Pie the ballet-dancing Boston Terrier, and dog trainer Bash Dibra will be among the guests at this gala dinner to raise funds for Bide-a-Wee, one of the city's largest animal welfare organizations. For more information, go to this web page or call 212-675-9474.
Coffee Bark
Saturday, May 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 the Picnic House), the monthly Coffee Bark includes muffins for humans and dog biscuits for hounds. The long standing social is sponsored by Brooklyn's FIDO, officially known as the Fellowship In the Interest of Dogs and Their Owners.
Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival--Manhattan
Saturday, May 6,
11 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Manhattan
Dogs and cats from local shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption in Central Park, on the road between the Mall and Sheep Meadow, between 67th and 69th Sts. Microchipping will be offered for $25 for any pet, and a vet, groomer, and trainer will be available to answer questions. More information from the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals or at 212-252-2350.
Sir William's Dog Run Coffee Bark
Sunday, May 7, 8 AM to 10 AM
Fort Tryon Park, 190th St. and Fort Washington Ave., Manhattan
The Fort Tryon Dog Owner's Group invites everyone to this gathering at their beautiful run. A regular event, this coffee bark takes place on the first Sunday of each month. Free coffee and donuts are served. To help out with maintenance of the run, stick around after the event.
Dogswalk Against Cancer at Riverside Park
Sunday, May 7, 10 AM (registration: 9 AM)
Riverside Park, 89th St. and Riverside Dr., Manhattan
Last year, more than 5,000 dogs and their humans participated in this non-competitive dog walk-a-thon to raise money for the American Cancer Society. To join the walk this year, register online for $25 or on-site on the day of the event for $35. For more information, visit the Dogswalk's web page.
Benefit Concert for NY Pet-I-Care
Wednesday, May 10, 7 PM to 9:30 PM
The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St., corner of Thompson St., Manhattan
The Washington Square Strays will perform to raise funds for this local rescue group. Maria Milito, DJ for Q104.3, will host. There will be food, drink, and a raffle. Tickets are $15.
...And Justice for All?
The Role of Law Enforcement, the Courts, and the Public in the Investigation and Prosecution of Animal Cruelty
Wednesday, May 10, 7 PM to 9 PM
NYC Bar Association, 42 West 44th St., btwn. 5th and 6th Aves., Manhattan
Is justice for animals possible under our legal system? This panel discussion, sponsored by The New York City Bar Association's Committee on Legal Issues Pertaining to Animals, will examine this and other animal-cruelty related questions. The event is free and open to the public.
It's My Park Day
Saturday, May 13, starting at 9 AM
Citywide
In parks and dog runs all over in the city, volunteers are being called on to help clean, weed, plant, spread wood chips and mulch, and paint. To offer a helping hand, contact your local dog run, or get the full schedule by borough at the Partnership for Parks website.
Pug Hill Book Signing
Sunday, May 14, noon
Happy Paws, 316 Lafayette Street at Houston, Manhattan
Alison Pace's new novel, Pug Hill, is set in and around Pug Hill, the spot in Central Park where pugs and their people once regularly gathered. At this event, organized by the New York City Pug Meetup Group, 85% of proceeds from book sales will go to Green Mountain Pug Rescue and Precious Pugs Rescue and Adoption. Admission is $3 per pug.
Howl at the Moon
Party and Raffle
to benefit the McCarren Dog Run Association
Saturday, May 13,
8 PM to 10 PM
PS9 Pet Supplies, 169 N. 9th St. btwn. Bedford St. and Driggs St., Brooklyn
Help raise the $500 to $600 needed for gates to secure the small dog area of the McCarren Dog Run in Williamsburg. Make a donation and stop by the party, donate a raffle prize or just buy a raffle ticket. For more information, visit the McCarren Dog Run blog.
FIDO Remembrance
Saturday, May 13, 8 AM to 9 AM
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
This annual gathering, below the Picnic House on the path toward the Pools, honors dogs of Prospect Park now departed. All are invited to share a moment of silence during this event. To add a dog's name to the list of those who have died in the past year, email Maureen Sanders. You may also submit a photo and eulogy to FIDO's Paws to Remember web page.
The Second Annual Fetch Beer Bowl
Tuesday, May 16, 7 PM to 10 PM
Fetch Bar & Grill, 1649 Third Ave. between 92nd and 93rd Sts., Manhattan
Get liquored up and raise funds to help out shelter animals. For $25 you get three hours to drink all the Harpoon and Bud you can (and do a good deed). All proceeds go to Animal Haven Shelter.
Puppymill Awareness Day Walk
Saturday, May 20 , 10 AM to 4 PM
Riverside Park, 110th St. and Riverside Dr., Manhattan
This walk is to raise funds for Adopt a Pet, a group that rescues puppy mill dogs, and to increase awareness of the puppy mill problem in Pennsylvania, which has earned the nickname "the puppy mill capital of the US." Registration is $15. You can find a pledge form and further details online.
Playwrites for Pets: Duets
Monday, May 22 , 7:30 PM
Engelman Recital Hall, Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave. at 25th St., Manhattan
This reading of five short plays by emerging playwrights will benefit Animal Haven Shelter. Minimum suggested donation is $10. For more information visit Playwrights for Pets.
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April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. The ASPCA has information on how you can help fight animal abuse.
Did you adopt your dog from a Brooklyn shelter or rescue organization? Photographer K.C. Bailey is doing a series of photo portraits of former Brooklyn shelter dogs that will be displayed on the walls of a new gourmet hot dog shop on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope. The shoot will take place in Prospect Park and JJ Bryant Park and will take about 20 minutes. You'll receive a print of your dog's portrait as thanks. If you are interested in participating, email K.C. Bailey at azanaku@earthlink.net.
Support a bill to allow municipalities to ban trapping. A few months ago, a pet dog was killed by a hunting trap while walking with his human on a hiking path near Sag Harbor. That's one reason why many dog people are trying to win passage of Assembly Bill A1853 which would allow New York State municipalities to ban animal traps. To add your support, contact the chair of the state's Environmental Conservation Committee, Assembly Member Thomas DiNapoli, at 516-455-5192 and your own Assembly member (you can find out who that is here) to let them know you support the bill. For more information, download the brochure on trapping from the League of Humane Voters of New York City.
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