STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Recent years have actually seen an increase in the appeal of animal travel to the point where some animal owners would not leave your home without their animals. There are now less limitations on family pets taking a trip with their owners on buses, trains, and other modes of transport. More hotels are now permitting cats, dogs, and birds inside. Many don’t care what sort of animal you bring as long as it remains within the weight limitations.
While some have the high-end of having a member of the family or friend look after the animal so they can remain in their environment, others go with boarding their animal. The latter is more pricey, however they’ll have the ability to interact socially. If you select to bring your fur kid with you, a number of choices exist. Before I share a couple of resources, let me reveal you some adoptable family pets that would enjoy to satisfy you.
This is Thom…
If you wish to adopt this Rockstar, please email rescue@pupstarzrescue.org or check out www.pupstarzrescue.org for an application!
**Puppies are effort. If you are not all set for a ‘brand-new child’ please adopt an adult or senior who requires you! In addition, we cannot guarantee the breed, size, personality, or age of a puppy.** (Courtesy/Pupstarz)
Our buddies over at Rover took a study; the stats may shock you.
- 37% of animal moms and dads have actually selected NOT to take a trip so they can remain home with their dogs.
- 38% of animal moms and dads have actually driven rather of flying to their location
- 10% of animal moms and dads have actually concealed their dogs in their travel luggage to slip them into a hotel
- 3% of animal moms and dads have actually attempted to camouflage their dog as an infant when boarding an aircraft (seriously!)
VALUABLE TRAVEL APPS
Bring Fido: This leading animal travel app will help you whether you are searching for a pet-friendly hotel, dog park, beach, or other tourist attraction while on holiday. This is a terrific travel resource for you and your fur child, and it’s a worldwide service.
Bark Happy: This location-based app is incredible!!! It puts a dog-friendly world right within your reaches. Locating dog-friendly parks, dining establishments, and accommodations are simply a couple of things you’ll take pleasure in with this app. Get social – discover occasions and dogs close by for a playdate or to provide a wag.
Trip Advisor: Whether on a journey or preparing one, you ought to have this app all set on your phone. There are over 350 million evaluations on this website. Although it is not particularly a dog app, it’s an app that can offer you with lots of pet-friendly details. I constantly examine TripAdvisor when preparing a journey.
Pet First Aid: If you’re bringing your fur child on holiday, you ought to have this app easily available. It’s packed with details for emergency situation medical scenarios, emergency treatment, basic health concerns, presentation videos (consisting of dog CPR), an area to store your fur child’s details, follow-up tests, and great deals of recommendations. I extremely suggest this app. It’s an essential!
Rover: Whether you are on holiday or at home, if you are searching for a dog caretaker, this app is best! More than 65,000 animal caretakers and dog walkers are noted, making them the biggest network available. On the app, you can get in touch with close-by caretakers, pay them through the app, and get photo updates while you’re away. The platform provides insurance coverage, 24/7 assistance, background checks, and an appointment guarantee.
BISSELL FOUNDATION – EMPTY THE SHELTER
There are just a few days delegated help. Between July sixth- July 31st, part of the adoption charge is sponsored! Thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters campaign, their brand-new family can take them home for $50! Please use online to start the adoption procedure. Take a take a look at some dogs that are still looking for their home.
ADOPTION EVENTS
If you want to adopt, please remember that there are loving senior and disabled pets who need your care and attention, too. If you cannot adopt, please consider fostering or sharing the information with someone who could use some good company.
July 29
- Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue will be at Petco, 2975 Richmond Ave, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Louie’s Legacy will be at PetSmart, 1525 Forest Ave., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Louie’s Legacy will be at PetSmart (Secaucus) – 400 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- SICAW will be at PetSmart, 1525 Forest Ave., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
July 30
- SICAW will be at PetSmart, 1525 Forest Ave., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- SICAW will be at Petco, 165 Bricktown Way, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Louie’s Legacy will be at PetSmart (Flatiron) – 1107 Broadway Ste. 101, New York, NY 10010, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Weekly event: Animal Care Centers of New York City is open for adoptions of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits at 3139 Veterans Road West from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday. For general information on adopting from ACC and other community-based programs through ACC, go to www.nycacc.org.
Meet Buttons and Evie…
These two shy cats came to the PetSmart center from separate foster homes and have found companionship and comfort in each other. It’s the cutest thing we’ve ever seen. We’d love to see these two find a home together so their love can continue to blossom.
(COURTESY/SICAW)
VOLUNTEERS
We are always grateful to the volunteers who organize pet events every week in and around the borough, send out announcements, hold fundraisers, help with supplies, clean cages, feed animals, and ensure the pets’ medical requires are met, and so much more.
GIFTS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS
Julie Forlenza, a former teacher at I.S. 7, PS 62, and manager at Woof and Tails Lodge , took action after Hurricane Ian to help animals in shelters. She is the owner of Black Dog Portrait. Her passion for helping animals is exceptional. Check her out on Facebook or Instagram.
Stellar Villa is a New York City-based artist who recently raised over $11,500 for animal shelters after she single-handedly created 1,252 custom pieces of art of people’s pets over 21 days. Now, she is working to create ongoing partnerships with local animal shelters to continue raising money. If you’re looking for a gift for a dog lover, check out Stellar’s work.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Do you love dogs? Do you love beer? Then fetch a cold one at the Flagship Brewing Co.’s Dog Club. The club meets every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Flagship Brewery taproom at 40 Minthorne St., off Bay Street.
The Flagship’s Dog Club is for that special breed of dog and beer lovers who can bring their (well-behaved) pups to the meetings. Once a month, a guest speaker will talk about their specialty or knowledge regarding the welfare of their treasured, loyal friends.
ONGOING
1. Low-cost or free spay and neuter: The ASPCA’s free and low-cost mobile spay and neuter van travels throughout the five boroughs in every neighborhood.
Low-income pet owners in the five boroughs with proof of public assistance, such as welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability, food stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or public housing qualify for free spay/neuter services for their cat or dog. If you have a pit bull, pit-bull mix, or certain large breed dogs, it’s also free.
For the exact times, the van will be in your area, as well as pre-check out instructions, visit aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter, or call 877-SPAY-NYC (877-772-9692).
2. Apply for a dog license. Save time and postage by applying online. For an application or more information, visit nyc.gov/doglicense. View the flyer in the gallery above.
3. Fuzzy RX. Telehealth promotes veterinary health that is available 24/7. Vet chat on a one-to-one basis and get personalized treatment. They can connect with your veterinarians immediately for conditions that run the gamut of diarrhea, ear, physical, and skin issues.
DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS
· Allison Park, off-leash area, the field at the end of the trail bordered by Prospect Avenue, Sailors Snug Harbor Cemetery, and the pond
· Amundsen Trail, off-leash area, between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard
· Arthur Von Briesen Park, off-leash area, lawn area, mid-park on the right side
· Bloomingdale Park, dog run, Maguire Avenue behind athletic fields closer to Ramona Avenue
· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, the open field above picnic area near Royal Oak Road and Rice Avenue
· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, Brookside Avenue between Alpine Court and Kingsley Avenue (lawn area)
· Clove’s Tail Park, off-leash area, lawn area, corner of Victory Boulevard and Little Clove Road
· Conference House Park, dog run, Clermont Avenue and Massachusetts Street
· Cozzens Woods Park, off-leash area, Page Avenue between Hylan Boulevard and Amboy Road
· Crescent Beach Park, off-leash area, Tennyson Drive, and Glover Avenue; located in the meadow area leading to the beach
· Evergreen Park, off-leash area, Greaves Avenue and Evergreen Street
· Father Macris Park, off-leash area, lawn beyond ball field
· Ida Court Playground, dog run, Ida Court between North Railroad Street and Drumgoole Road East
· Lemon Creek Park, off-leash area, the bottom of Seguine Avenue at Johnston Terrace; just below the playground
· Siedenburg Park, off-leash area, Greaves Avenue, and Evergreen Street
· Silver Lake Park, dog run, Victory Boulevard below the pavilion, across from the Parkview Apartments
· South Beach Park, off-leash area. Note: On sand only after Labor Day and before Memorial Day
· Willowbrook Park, off-leash area, Archery Range Field
· Wolfe’s Pond Park, dog run, to the left of Cornelia Avenue
For more information with rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.
Dogs cannot enter any bathing facilities, including those at New York City beaches. However, from Oct. 1 through May 1, leashed dogs are allowed on the sand and boardwalk at Midland Beach and South Beach.
Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk/promenade at Midland Beach and South Beach.
For more information on rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.
AL FRESCO DINING WITH YOUR DOG
· Angelina’s Ristorante, 339 Ellis St., Tottenville, 718-227-2900
· The Burrito Bar, 585 Forest Ave., West Brighton, 718-815-9200
· Ciro Pizza Café, 862 Huguenot Ave., Huguenot, 718-605-0620
· Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn, 4254 Arthur Kill Rd., Charleston, 718-984-1202
· Shake Shack, Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave., New Springville, 929-529-0513
PET POISON HELPLINES
If you think your pet might have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, contact the Pet Poison Hotline at 855-764-7661 or petpoisonhelpline.com, or contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or aspca.org.
As the seasons change, keep in mind the plants that are poisonous to animals: https://www.rover.com/blog/poisonous-plants/
TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY
To report an incident of animal abuse, call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or check out www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
To get in touch with an environmental conservation police officer or report suspected violations, get in touch with the DEC Law Enforcement Dispatch Center at 844-DEC-ECOS (844-332-3267) or dec.ny.gov/
