http://nycpetblog.com a dog and cat blog Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:37:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A shy cat has been through experiences that have left her/him feeling nervous and uprooted from a familiar environment. It will probably begin responding to a new home in about a week or two. Just leave the cat alone for awhile so that it can explore its new surroundings. They'll ... http://nycpetblog.com/2008/04/12/what-cat-are-you-adopting-shy-or-feral/ All felines CCHS puts up for adoption are known to use the litter box. However, it is desirable to confine your new pet to the room with the litter box when she is first brought home, so she can learn its location. Buy a litter box for each cat in the ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/12/22/litter-box-training/ Home Alone? Basic Time Management for Your Dog When was the last time you heard someone say, "I have more time on my hands than I know what to do with?" Probably never. Practically no one feels there are enough hours in the day. To make sure the dog gets his ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/12/20/time-management-for-your-dog/ Although cats are smart, alert, and adroit, they are no match for the many perils that await them outside. That's why the average outdoor cat lives only a third as long than the cat who's kept safely inside. Consider these threats: Disease - Feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus are only ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/12/18/keep-your-cat-indoors/ by Mary "Tief" Tieffenbrunn - CCHS Humane Education Chair and volunteer for Illinois Bird Dog Rescue What is a breed rescue group? A breed rescue group is usually a group of volunteers that work together to shelter and rehome dogs of a specific breed. Most breed rescue groups obtain homeless dogs ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/12/16/adopting-a-dog-from-a-breed-rescue-group/ Want to Help Reduce the Number of Animals Surrendered to Animal Care and Control (AC&C)? Want to Help Animals Stay with their Families? Volunteer with the SAFETY NET PROGRAM! SUNDAY DEC 2 and FRIDAY DEC 7 are our next Volunteer Trainings! See below for times and location Animal Care & Control of New York City's ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/11/30/help-prevent-surrenders-of-pets-to-nyc-shelters/ Planning a trip to the Big Apple with your big pooch? Stay in comfort at one of many pet-friendly hotels... Algonquin 59 West 44th St. 212-840-6800 www.algonguinhotel.com Buckingham 101 West 57th St. 212-246-1501 www.buckingtonhotel.com Carlyle 35 East 76th St. 212-744-1600 www.thecarlyle.com Crowne Plaza 1605 Broadway (49th St.) 212-977-4000 www.crowneplaza.com Four Seasons 57 East 57th St. 212-758-5700 www.fourseasons.com Gramercy Park 2 Lexington Ave. (18th St.) 212-920-3300 www.gramercyparkhotel.com Helmsley 221 East 42nd St. 212-490-8900 www.newyorkhelmsley.com Hilton Times Square 234 West ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/10/11/pet-friendly-hotels/ New York City parks are dog friendly. The Parks Department has designated certain areas within parks welcome dogs. Park hours are 9am-9pm. When using dog friendly areas, the Parks Department requires that owners have proof of current dog license and rabies vaccination. Two types of areas exist ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/10/11/dog-runs-and-off-leash-areas/ Written by Veterinarian, Dr. Christianne Schelling If you are considering declawing your cat, please read this. It will only take a moment, and it will give you valuable information to help you in your decision. First, you should know that declawing is pretty much an American thing, it's something people ... http://nycpetblog.com/2007/10/07/declawing-what-you-need-to-know/