NY Shelter Pets Examiner

The future is looking brighter for Carmen the "ferocious" feline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:09:30 -0700

After spending six lonely days in quarantine at the city shelter, the future is looking brighter for Carmen the "ferocious" feline. The anxious 10-year-old Russian Blue cat that reportedly held her family hostage in their Manhattan ...

Dozens of puppy mill castaways getting groomed for success at NSAL

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:26 -0700

More than 150 pure breed and designer dogs rescued from Midwest puppy mills are about to get a new leash on life, thanks to dedicated volunteers helping to transport and transition the dogs into new homes. Dachshunds, Westies, bulldogs, beagle...

NYC animal shelter seeks new leader who can stand up to city

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:34:28 -0700

For the third time in six years, the search is on for a new leader to head the non-profit group that handles city's animal control and animal advocates are seizing the moment to focus on chronic problems facing the shelters. They ...

Large dogs steel DogCatemy Awards

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:55:24 -0700

It was an Oscar night for dog lovers, but 16 large steel dog sculptures stood out among the gaggle of stars and animal lovers that came out last night for North Shore Animal League's annual DogCatemy Awards, held at Cipriani Wall St. Metal...

Swine flu confirmed in Iowa cat

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:26:48 -0700

A 13-year-old cat in Iowa has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, Iowa officials confirmed today, marking it the first time the strain of influenza - known as Swine flu - has been diagnosed in a feline. The cat, who is reportedly on ...

Canine flu vaccine: To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:00:53 -0700

When it came to vaccinating her socially active chihuahuas against canine flu, doggie costume designer extraordinaire Ada Nieves decided the benefits outweighed the risks. The socially active canines are regulars on the red carpet at benefits ...

A paws for cause?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:27:20 -0700

How's this for unconditional love!

After dog snatched by coyote, Jessica Simpson asked to spread word on co-existing with wild animals

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:46 -0700

"We are searching. Hoping. wrote Simpson. "Please help!" A wildlife conservation group is calling on Jessica Simpson to help spread the word about co-existing with coyotes. “Coyotes are one of the most persecuted animals o...

NYC Animal Shelter and Top Vets Team Up for Healthy Pet Lecture Series

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:30:32 -0700

Even the most ardent couch potato can become a healthy nut.The Animal Haven shelter, in Soho, and the Animal Medical Center have teamed up to provide a four-part lecture series on common health and nutrition concerns in cats and dogs.The 2-ho...

Cell Phone Towers Pose a Threat to Honeybees, A New Study Shows

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:41:35 -0700

A honey bee A new study conducted in India shows that electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phone towers and cellphones can pose a threat to honey bees, reports The Times of India.An experiment conducted in the southern state of Kerala f...

Japan Firm Launches Earthquake Packs for Cats and Dogs

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:09:44 -0700

Photo: Barcroft Media One Japanese company is preparing for disaster.Manufacturers Oyagokoro, based in earthquake-prone Japan, has launched three types of survival packs for cats and dogs, reports Inside Japan.The kit, which comes in three sizes, fe...

After Baby Chick Video Goes Viral, Advocates Warn 'Free Range' Not All It's Cracked Up to Be

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:17:30 -0700

It only took a few hours Tuesday for the undercover video showing baby chicks being mutilated in an Iowa hatchery to go viral. Now animal advocacy groups are urging the public to pass the video along to anyone who will watch. "No...

What Happens When a Pig and a Cow Go Off To Summer Camp?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:31:11 -0700

They have a blast! Catskill Animal Sanctuary director Kathy Stevens took Franklin the pig and Tucker the cow to her partner's home for the summer, where the duo helped out in the office/barn as Kathy worked on her sequel to her poignan...

Michael Jackson's Tigers Among Animals Threatened by L.A. Fire

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:11:21 -0700

Michael Jackson's tigers Thriller and Sabu at the Shambala PreserveThey were forced to leave Neverland, now Thriller and Sabu may need another new home.Michael Jackson's gorgeous tigers are among the many large cats that roam actress Tippi Hedren's&n...

NYC Dog Owners Face Stiff Fine and Day in Court for Unlicensed Pooches

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:06:17 -0700

Insert photo caption or credit here If a shiny metal tag isn't hanging from your dog's collar, you may risk facing a pricey fine and day in court. New York State law requires that all dogs be licensed - and the ...

Ted Kennedy Loved His Dogs and Put Bo Obama in the White House

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:49:16 -0700

First Dog Bo Obama was a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy will be remembered by many for his contributions to society and also for his love for his Portuguese Water dogs, Sunny and Splash, reports USA Today&rsqu...

Alyssa Milano Among Stars Tweeting for Shelter Animals

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:40:47 -0700

Tweet Maggie, a lovely pit bull on TwitteraCritter.com Even if you can’t adopt a pet, anyone can twitter a critter. Adopt-a-Pet.com, a nationwide database of needy animals, recently launched a new social media campaign that uses Twitter to...

Puppy Mill Survivors Set To Arrive Monday in New York Need Your Help

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:32:06 -0700

More than 100 dogs rescued from Midwest puppy mills are scheduled to arrive on Long Island Monday, and will be made available for adoption. A spokesperson for Best Friends Animal Society, which rescued the dogs, says the Cocker Spaniels...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Buy Gerbils - But Why Not Adopt?

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:48:38 -0700

This adorable gerbil is up for adoption on petfinder.com Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are big proponents of adoption; three of the couple's six children were adopted from orphanages around the world. But when it comes to adding aquatic and four-leg...

Kitty Murderer Lets Cat Out Bag

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:26:48 -0700

Who could kill an adorable kitty? A 36-year-old graphic designer and former roadier for the alternative rock band Guster, who is suspected of murdering four of his girlfriend's adopted cats and badly hurting two more turned himself i...