Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be fee-waived at Best Friends Lifesaving Center in NYC this weekend.
This year has been a tougher year for U.S. animal shelters than 2022, which already experienced a setback in lifesaving. Dog and cat populations continue to climb as many shelters were already at capacity Continue Reading →
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February is Spay and Neuter Month for Dogs and Cats
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The Nutmeg Spay & Neuter Clinic in Stratford offers low cost spay and neutering. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Best Friends Animal Society, Nutmeg Spay & Neuter Clinic, Spay and Neuter Month
Best Friends Urges Pet Adoption and Fostering Due to Decrease of Adoptions in Shelters across the Country
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“If you have been considering getting a new pet, now is the time. The public stepped up during the pandemic, and we need to do it again because countless animals’ lives are at stake if this progress backslides.” – Julie Castle Best Friends CEO Continue Reading →
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Best Friends Animal Society, rescue
Tips to Protect Your Pets This July 4th
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Bring all pets indoors whenever neighborhood fireworks displays are likely, making sure that any potentially harmful food or alcohol is kept out of reach.
Secure pets in a room, close the widows, draw the curtains, and play loud music or turn on the television to drown out the frightening sounds. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Holiday, Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Rescue Has Special Rates through Dec 24
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Give the ultimate gift to a homeless pet: a forever home. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Cats, Dogs
Fall in Love with Your New Best Friend this Black Friday
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To view available pets and fill out an application, visit bestfriendsny.org (The adoption center is currently closed to the public, but adoptions are still taking place virtually). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Best Friends Animal Society
Thanksgiving Tips to Keep Pets Safe, As Dogs and Cats Are Newly Adopted or Fostered Amid Covid
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Poultry or ham bones can break up or splinter in a pet’s stomach and be deadly, so dogs and cats should never be allowed to gnaw on them, and bones should go outside to the trash immediately. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Best Friends Animal Society, COVID-19
Saturday is National Puppy Mill Awareness Day; Adopting Saves Lives
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Adopt from a shelter or rescue group, rather than buying from a pet store, breeder or online retailer. Most puppies sold by pet stores and by online puppy retailers come from puppy mills. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Best Friends Animal Society
Pet Pantry Warehouse “Snack Packs” Help Local Eateries
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Pet Pantry Warehouse, a community-based business supplying quality pet food and supplies, is now selling “snack packs” at all locations throughout Fairfield and Westchester County. The packs retail for $20 and include treats for pets that range in value from $25 to $30. Included with the pack is a community coupon voucher to a local food business for a free item with a minimum retail value of $5. To date the snack packs have raised over $1,136 for local food establishments. Executive Vice President, Adam Jacobson, purchased vouchers from seven local eateries to support the local business community and provide his customers with something special. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Cats, Dogs, Giving, Al’s Angels, community coupon, Donatable Dollars, Greenwich United Way
Best Friends Event in SoHo This Saturday, Jan 18, 2020
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Looking for a cold weather snuggle buddy? Come to the Best Friends Lifesaving Center located at 307 W Broadway in SoHo on Saturday, January 18 from 12:00 to 8:00pm. Continue Reading →