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Tick season is here...be prepared!

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April showers...are the best. spend them with a new fur friend.

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Help find a home for these adorable, adoptable pets: May 15-16 Updated May 14, 2021; Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Spring has finally sprung. But with the warmer weather comes ample animal shedding. Some breeds with a double-coat like German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Akitas, Samoyeds and Malamutes experience “coat blow.” Coat blow is when dogs switch from their winter coats to their summer coats. A grooming kit with three essential tools is good to keep handy. Brushes: These co...

Get mom a furry gift this Mother’s Day: Adopt a pet, May 8-9 Posted May 07, 8:00 AM 7 Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’re honoring a grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter or anyone else, make sure to celebrate them this weekend. And for those who are unable to celebrate, we are with you, too. Being a parent isn’t always easy. Throw in pets, and it only gets tougher. Your time is stretched, but the love is rewarding. We hope you have ...

April showers brings May fur friends | Adopt a pet, May 1-2 Posted Apr 30, 2021 Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — ‘Tis the season for ticks. Check your fur babies as often as possible or at least at the end of every day. It’s not extra work if it keeps our loved ones safe from harm. It only takes a minute to look them over, but it’s worth the time. Where do you look when checking for ticks? The diagram below should help. If you give them a good rub down after being outside, you will...

Open your home to an adoptable pet: April 24-25 Updated Apr 23, 2021; Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With spring and warmer weather ahead, our furry family members will begin to shed much more. It’s on your clothes, in the corners of your home, and the sun shows more than the naked eye can see. But instead of pulling out a heavyweight vacuum, there are other options for a quick cleanup. Check out these handheld vacuums. Be sure to look for a good warranty, low noise and ergonomic des...

Share your home with an adoptable pet: April 17-18 Updated 8:00 AM; Facebook Share Did you know that more than 4 million people are bitten by dogs nationally each year? A majority of them do not require medical attention, however. According to the CDC, approximately 800,000 need to see a doctor — with more than half of those cases involving children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a 300% increase in dog bites. Typically, a dog will not bite without reason. Triggers include stress, ...

5 Boro PicNYC: How to get tickets to the all-you-can-eat food and drink fest Updated 3:47 PM; Today 3:47 PM Succulent pig with pickled red onions and a slather of creamy sauce on a hot dog bun. (Courtesy of Pig Island NYC and Sean Ludwig of NYC BBQ Weekly) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With plenty of pig and gourmet barbecue sauce on hand, the 5 Boro PicNYC lands next month on Staten Island at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston. The all-inclusive porcine picni...