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PHOTOS: Dogs Enjoy a Day at the Beach As Long as Owners Abide the Laws

Saturday, Dec 10 was freezing, but that didn’t stop a couple dozen dogs from enjoying themselves, making friends and plunging in the Sound. Leashed dogs are only allowed at Tod’s Point from December 1 through March 31. Dogs must have licenses attached to their collars, and dogs must remain on a leash in the hands of an adult throughout the park.
All dogs must be under control below the mean high water mark and must NOT cause a disturbance to any person or other animal.
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Sheila and Lex Make a Pit Stop at Pet Pantry

The Pit Stop rescue crew were at Pet Pantry in Greenwich on Saturday with two rescue dogs available for adoption. Lex most outstanding trait, aside from loving people and wanting a companion, is his calm nature. Sheila was hit and dragged by a car, but she has healed up and her personality has blossomed. Both are described as “bombproof” by their rescuers. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Pet Pantry’s 9th Annual Howl & Prowl for Adopt-A-Dog Hits the Ave with Creativity

The ninth annual Howl & Prowl event took place in the lot beside Havemeyer building on Greenwich Avenue. Winners included a girl and her dog dressed as matching gumball machines, a dog who bore a resemblance to Donald Trump and a toy Poodle dressed as Cinderella complete with Prince Charming, glass slipper and magnificent carriage. Continue Reading →

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At Pet Pantry, “Pit Stop,” a New Dog Rescue Group, Has Its Inaugural Adoption Event

Three lucky dogs made it out of municipal shelters and into the arms of volunteers with “Pit Stop,” a newly formed group run by long time rescuers in Greenwich and Stamford. Their first adoption event was at Pet Pantry in Greenwich on Saturday, and and Hazel, Holly and Merle made a lot of friends and drew multiple applications for adoption. Continue Reading →

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Back by Popular demand: Eat at Joey B’s and Help Adopt-A-Dog! Tuesday, Oct 11

Stop by Joey B’s on Tuesday October 11 between 4pm and 8pm for your regular hot dog special, or this editor’s favorite “Justin’s Salad,” or any of the delicious menu items on offer, and Dominick Delfino will donate 20% of gross sales after tax plus ALL TIPS to Adopt A Dog. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: 29th Annual Puttin’ on the Dog Cheats the Weather Gods

The weather held out despite an earlier forecast of rain. The 29th annual Puttin on the Dog event at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, with main sponsor Pet Pantry Warehouse drew a huge crowd. The event is Adopt A Dog’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Continue Reading →

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