“That’s disgusting,” a woman said one cold morning on the Promenade. Marie and I looked around. Did one of the dogs have diarrhea? It took us about 45 seconds to figure out what she was talking about. Daisy was humping Tuppence.
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Howl-o-Ween Parade Crowns Pooch Palin
Great day yesterday, perfect weather, huge turnout, lots of fun, innovative costumes. The NY Daily News covered the parade as well. Video after the jump.
Have You Seen… Turkey?
Spotted yesterday – this flier about a lost dog answering to the name of “Turkey”. Last seen at Cadman Plaza Tuesday night at 8pm. The poster claims that there is a reward – 646-413-2513 or 917-406-1239.
Reminder: Doggie Howl-o-Ween Costume Parade/Contest this Sunday, 1-4pm
The weather forecast for Sunday, Oct. 26th is calling for mostly sunny and 60 degrees. Reminder that to participate in the parade, you must purchase a ticket in advance at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street, corner of Pineapple St. 100% of proceeds donated to animal-related charities. It’s free to watch. More event info at this […]
Some Pigs
Gruntley is the small one & pardon my guess at spelling Chalula, the big one. They live in DUMBO.
Woof Waffe
The first time I met Allen, he bit me in the face. In military parlance, a “dog fight” is two or more planes in harrowing chase through the skies. I think the term came not from the dogfights that are to the death, but from play fighting. Knowing the distinction can make visiting the Hill […]
6th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sunday Oct. 26, 1-4pm
It’s near that time of year, when your dog-obsessed neighbors strut their stuff in the annual Doggie Costume Parade/Contest. Last year had close to 50 entrants and attracted amused neighbors, gawking tourists on the Promenade and outside of Hillside Park, and even some local news media to watch the costume judging. The Howl-o-ween Parade will […]
Love Letter to Allen
The first time I met Allen, he bit me in the face.
The Sharks and the Jets: Part III
It happened yet again, not a half hour ago. I had barely gotten Bangor out his front door when Daisy barked. His ears went up and he stood straighter, his tail rigid, darting his eyes around the street. “Daisy,” I said wearily, “there’s no one there.” But there was someone there. She had smelled a Pembroke-duck-toller mix at the end of the block, walked by a man reading a magazine who laughed as my Labs strained against their leashes at that half-Enemy Number One to nearly all Labradors: the herding dog.
Becoming a Legal Beagle is a Little Less “Ruff”
Mayor Mike Bloomberg was joined by Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Animal Care & Control Executive Director Charlene Pedrolie, and NY Council of Dog Owner Groups Vice President Matthew Parker in Hillside Park this afternoon to launch a website where dog owners can obtain and renew licenses for their pets.
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