Clear the Shelters event at Adopt a Dog runs 9:00am-4:00pm and all adoption fees will be waived that day. Continue Reading →
Adopt-A-Dog to Participate in Clear the Shelters on Aug 19
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Put Adopt a Dog’s 30th Anniversary of “Puttin’ on the Dog” on Your Calendar
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Let’s Pawty! The dog festival in Roger Sherman Dog Park is set for Sept 17! Get your tickets now! Sponsored by Pet Pantry. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Dogs
Group Forms to Lobby Town for Bigger, Better Off-Leash Dog Park
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The July Parks & Rec board meeting featured a lively discussion between group of Greenwich dog owners who seek a new, bigger off-leash dog park, and some from Parks & Rec who say dog owners don’t conform to rules as it is. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Government, Health, Gary Dell'Abate, Grass Island Dog Park, Jessica Del Guercio, Joe Siciliano, Port Chester Dog Park
Adopt a Dog Success Story: Elfie, a resilient dog, is ready for a forever home.
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Elfie has benefited from love and medical care courtesy of Adopt a Dog and is ready for a forever home. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Adopt-A-Dog, Elfie
FURTHER UPDATE: Truce, Cooperation between Owners of Shepherd and Shih Tzu Who Fought at Pomerance
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“”We are now in communication with her (the owner of the German Shepherd), which is very pleasant and we are working things out.” – Shanna Jennings Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Police & Fire
UPDATE: Warnings Tickets Issued to Owners of Both Shepherd and Shih Tzu in Fight at Pomerance
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Greenwich Police say that because there were no witnesses and both dogs were off leash, blame could not be placed on either dog, though the Shih Tzu lost an eye. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Police & Fire
Owners of Shih Tzu Who Lost an Eye in Attack by Shepherd in Pomerance Expects Owner Does the Right Thing
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“We know who the owner is. She lives in Old Greenwich. I expect her to do the right thing so I don’t have to take civil action.” – Shanna Jennings, owner of Shih Tzu “Hudson” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Police & Fire
Aspiring Veterinarian Returns from Puerto Rico With Tales of Street Dogs and Cats
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GHS rising junior Jamie Yee was able to travel in Puerto Rico with a group of students with an interest in veterinary medicine. They shadowed veterinarians and animal trainers, and observed the problem of the homeless dog overpopulation first hand. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Schools, animal welfare, Broadreach, Cuba, Jamie Yee, Puerto Rico, spay & neuter
Greenwich Animal Control: No State Law Against Returning Dog to Owner after Bites
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Greenwich Animal Control Officer Suzanne Carlin was asked whether a dog that reveals no signs of having rabies after the 14 day quarantine following a bite, will it be returned to its owner? The short answer is yes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Police & Fire, Greenwich Animal Control, Suzanne Carlin
Greenwich Enforces Ordinance against Commercial Dog Walkers at Mianus Park
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The only off-leash park for dogs in Greenwich was created by bringing in “rubble fill.” As a result, shards of glass bubble up. Meanwhile, commercial dog walkers are disappointed at new signage at Mianus River Park reminding them advertising and profit making use of the park is prohibited. Continue Reading →