There are about 90 million dogs in U.S. households to date, with a multi-billion dollar industry to support them. Still, nearly a quarter of all shelter dogs are euthanized each year. These numbers have been declining however, due to the increasing popularity of adopting shelter animals! Since October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month”, here are 9 reasons why we think adopting a shelter dog is the way to go!
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NYC is heating up! And while summers in the city can be great fun for both humans and dogs, fatal bouts of canine heat exhaustion can strike quite quickly. It’s extremely important to follow some basic guidelines when walking your fur-baby during the gritty NYC summer, and these are just a few precautions our dog walkers take to ensure our furry customers’ safety…
Read MoreAs sheltering in place, social distancing, and (for many of us) working from home has become our “new normal” for a while, it can take some getting used to. While our pups are likely loving having us home more, most of us have to work and can’t give our pets the all-day attention they want. Here are some tips and tricks to keep your pup occupied as we adapt to hunkering down for a while.
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Every pet parent knows that it can be a nerve wracking thing to find someone to take care of our fur-babies. And if you live in NYC you know there are a TON of options when it comes to dog walking. From pack walkers to small boutique companies to huge tech companies like Rover and WAG, the pet care industry here is SATURATED with folks looking to care for your pet. If this whole process has you thoroughly confused and freaked out, read on as we break down these options for you and talk about the pros and cons of each…
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