tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16725820134834015752024-02-21T00:54:39.254-05:00Rex in tha CityMusings about dog life, canine couture, and dog-friendly events.Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-27099478821019517322007-11-26T13:11:00.001-05:002007-11-26T13:26:29.829-05:00New Pet Magazine Coming to NYC!Hey dog lovers!<br /><br />Sorry I've been away for so long. As you know, life can take some twists and turns when you least expect it and my life is twisting and turning! <br /><br />Well, I recently found out some great news and I just had to share it with you.<br /><br />A pet magazine called <strong>City Tails</strong> is going to debut in New York City in December! I'm excited about this news because I was so disappointed after a very popular pet magazine ceased operations several months ago. Where was I going to get my regular dose of doggie fashion, entertainment and animal welfare news? It looks like City Tails is ready to give New Yorkers something to read and talk about!<br /><br />Here's more information about the City Tails launch:<br /><br />Janice Brown, founder of the Tails Pet Media Group, Inc., a Chicago-based publisher of local area pet magazines dedicated to animal rescue and adoption, announced the launching of City Tails. <br /><br />Debuting in December, the magazine will offer practical, interesting, and entertaining local and national pet news and related features. It will also provide complete and up-to-date shelter listings, breed-rescue organization information, and emergency contacts. “New York City is one of the country’s best metropolitan areas for pets—it has a very active and passionate pet community—an ideal audience for our magazine,” said Ms. Brown. The Tails Pet Media Group, Inc. publishes award-winning magazines in 14 markets nationwide, with more on the way.<br /><br />The American Humane Society estimates that six to eight million dogs and cats are euthanized in animal shelters annually across the US, costing local governments an estimated two billion dollars and according to the most recent available data, more than 40,000 animals were euthanized in New York City in 2005.<br /><br />"We want to make people aware of the fact that they can adopt healthy and playful animals—even purebreds—and save that animal’s life," said Lorraine Sakli, City Tails Regional Publisher. "I consider this a great opportunity to bring valuable information and insight to pet guardians, and look forward to the challenge of building this magazine and making it available to everyone who has a pet they cherish."<br /><br />City Tails will be distributed each month in street boxes strategically placed throughout NYC, as well as at pet product retailers, veterinarian offices, grocery stores, book stores, coffee houses, and many other mainstream and pet-friendly locations on a free basis. Content and resources will also be available online at <a href="http://www.CityTails.org">www.CityTails.org</a>.Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-35960849606456095542007-10-19T14:41:00.000-05:002007-10-19T13:49:21.131-05:00Event: Writers and their DogsThere are two things that are close to my heart -- writers and dogs. As early as 7 years old, I knew I wanted to write and despite severe allergies, I've always dreamed of having a dog. Now I have a adorable little pooch and I get to write this blog for my fellow pet lovers! Hurrah!<br /><br />Recently, I was tipped off to a cool event happening at <a href="http://www.Symphonyspace.org">Symphony Space</a> in Manhattan. It's called Writer's and their Dogs. I highly encourage you to attend and support writers and dog lovers!<br /><br />Here's more details:<br /><br />Symphony Space Presents ...Writers and their Dogs<br />Wednesday, October 24th, 2007<br />Symphonyspace.org<br />212.864.5400<br />2537 Broadway at 95th Street<br /><br />Merrill Markoe, the creator of Late Night with David Letterman 's "Stupid Pet Tricks," joins Amy Hempel and Abigail Thomas for a night of funny and poignant short stories about their canine muses, read by (Boston Terrier owner) Joan Allen, (Labrador owner) Patricia Kalember and Rochelle Oliver. <br /><br /><strong>Dogs appear alongside the writers and actors!</strong><br /><br />Audience members receive a free issue and free subscription to The Bark Magazine, called " The New Yorker for dog lovers" (Time). The Bark's new story anthology, Howl, hits bookstores the day of this event.Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-19758633802544082182007-10-17T10:17:00.000-05:002007-10-17T10:24:03.888-05:00Despite plea, agency to keep Ellen's dog<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QYmOs8HXFrI"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QYmOs8HXFrI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Ellen DeGeneres' doggy drama intensified after her tearful plea led to death threats against the group that took her dog, a spokesman said. <br /><br />Read all about it on Newsday, <a href="http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/wire/sns-ap-people-degeneres,0,5805604.story">click here</a>.<br /><br />What do you think? Should Ellen use her show as a platform for personal reasons? Should she be allowed to give her adopted dog to a friend?Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-79434993440278835972007-10-11T07:23:00.001-05:002007-10-11T07:23:40.519-05:00Dog Saves Family From Fire Blamed on CatGREENVILLE, Maine - Thumper, a black Labrador retriever, is getting credit for saving a Greenville man when a fire swept through his home.<br /><br />Roland Cote said his wife and their 7-year-old grandson were away when the blaze started early Sunday in a converted two-story garage. He said Thumper grabbed him by the arm to wake him, leaving just enough time for him to dial 911 before fleeing the fast-moving fire.<br /><br />While the dog is the hero, a cat is the bad guy in this story.<br /><br />Cote said the fire marshal investigator believes the blaze was started when Princess, the family cat, tipped over a kerosene lantern. Cote says he and his pets escaped safely, but he says Princess did get her tail singed by the flames.<br /><br />* __<br /><br />Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.comRoxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-36703497044186989662007-10-09T11:06:00.000-05:002007-10-09T11:12:06.744-05:00Into the Box: It's Ruff in NYCHi all!<br /><br />I was recently tipped off to a great NYC real estate Web site called <a href="http://www.intothebox.tv">Into the Box</a>. This week's video in on a dog's life in New York City, which is right up Roxie's alley! <br /><br />Watch this video and if you like it, please do consider subscribing to <a href="http://www.intothebox.tv">Into the Box</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br /><embed src="http://services.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1155324127" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=1232409051&playerId=1155324127&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://services.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-22079415783266453952007-10-04T10:04:00.001-05:002007-10-04T10:07:21.844-05:00New dog park video!Newsday has a new dog park video. It shows the dogs frolicking at Cedar Creek and Wantagh dog parks. It's too cute!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.exploreli.com/entertainment/localguide/parks/ny-dogparkvideo2-ipix,0,524854.ipixpicture">Click here to view it</a>. And while you're at it, check out Newsday's dog park page full of <a href="http://www.exploreli.com/entertainment/localguide/parks/ny-xli-dogparks,0,1039926.story">dog-friendly parks and beaches</a> on Long Island.<br /><br />Woofs!Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-88931420200763565072007-10-02T09:22:00.000-05:002007-10-02T09:24:33.473-05:00SchnauzerTube: Let's WrestleFor your enjoyment, a little taste of what I get to see on a regular basis...Schnauzers playing and having fun! Come to a Schnauzer Meetup and get in on the fun! Go to <a href="http://www.Meetup.com">www.Meetup.com</a> and find doggie playdates in your area!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://nycschnauzer.magnify.net/embed/iframe/panel/cid/51XWNPVV7LF679TB" width="420" height="389" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-31210200939068269192007-09-27T11:23:00.000-05:002007-09-27T11:24:28.442-05:00Pooches at Planting FieldsFrom Newsday.com<br /><br />Everyone loves a puppy, but it takes more than love to be a responsible dog owner. You can see purebred dogs, learn which pooches are the best fit for your family and how to best care for your longtime companion at the Long Island Cluster AKC All-Breed Dog Shows, Friday and through Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. On Saturday and Sunday, the event hosts Suffolk and Nassau dog obedience trials; agility, lure-coursing and dog carting demonstrations; seeing-eye puppies in training and more. <br /><br />Admission is $7 per carload Friday; Saturday and Sunday it's $6, $4 seniors and kids 11-16 and kids under 10 attend free. Bring chairs, but please leave your pet at home. 631-724-0871.Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-60563504065663718912007-09-25T17:37:00.000-05:002007-09-25T16:11:58.488-05:00Dogs, Handlers Learn to Boogie and DiscoEAST TROY, Wis. - Ricky the Dalmatian spun across the floor with his 68-year-old handler, the high-stepping Mary Ann Coutley. The two were one of 23 pairs of handlers and pets participating in a three-day dog dancing class that ended Sunday at the Army Lake Camp and Retreat Center.<br /><br />The handlers paid $275 each for a room, meals and lessons on everything from costumes to music and training tactics.<br /><br />They learned twists, passes, cha-cha steps and other movements, slinking across the floor with their furry friends.<br /><br />While "Dancers with Woofs K9 Freestyle Dance Camp" purported to be the first in the region, enthusiasts have been dancing with dogs since the 1980s. They formed the World Canine Freestyle Organization in 1999.<br /><br />In freestyle dancing, the handlers and dogs work to be artistic and creative. Many also do Heelwork-to-Music, which combines obedience and dance.<br /><br />"There's Olympic-style scoring up to 10," said instructor Linda Blanchard, 59, of Pontiac, Mich. "The goal for this sport is to become an Olympic sport."<br /><br />The dogs are trained to follow verbal or hand commands. In freestyle, pretty much anything goes.<br /><br />"You have to pick out music that goes with your dog," Blanchard says. "The dogs can do figure eights around your legs. They spin, and we spin. Sometimes they're on their hind legs. They can wave, do marching things, jump over things."<br /><br />Coutley used to dance with a 12-year-old Dalmatian named Wynona, who died in April. She is grooming Ricky to be her new partner with daily workouts that include six miles on a treadmill.<br /><br />"He's a chow hound," Coutley said, feeding 1-year-old Ricky some turkey hot dogs. "He'll work for anything."<br /><br />---<br /><br />Information from: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, http://www.jsonline.comRoxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-13558975342479063462007-09-24T11:54:00.000-05:002007-09-24T10:14:37.612-05:00Dog Walk in East Hampton for Worthy Cause<a href="https://www.kintera.com/accounttempfiles/account18570/images/dog_walk_kintera_strip_web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="https://www.kintera.com/accounttempfiles/account18570/images/dog_walk_kintera_strip_web.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Register today for the Stroll to the Sea DOG WALK on Saturday, October 6 in East Hampton. Proceeds from the event will pay for food, shelter and veterinary care for the homeless dogs and cats at the ARF Adoption Center.<br /><br />Click here to register: <a href="http://www.arfdogwalk2007.kintera.org">www.arfdogwalk2007.kintera.org</a><br /><br />Fabulous prizes for fundraisers: catered in-home cocktail party, iPhone, Tiffany & Co. dog charm bracelet, Dell laptop computer and Tiffany & Co. picture frames.<br /><br />Thank you for your past support. Hope to see you and your pooch on October 6. <br /><br />Woof!<br /><br />For more information contact:<br />Kristina Lange<br /><br />Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc.<br />kristina@arfhamptons.org<br />(631) 537-0400 x208Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-72797882030504980902007-09-21T10:24:00.000-05:002007-09-21T09:50:05.303-05:00Job opening: Animal Haven Van DriverWanted: Weekend Adoption Van Driver needed for Queens-based animal shelter... <br /><br />Looknig for someone who has experience driving a 30 foot vehicle and can supervise the animals and volunteers at our adoption events Sunday (hours 9am to 5pm), $11/hour). Day begins and ends in Flushing, Queens (near 7 train and long island railroad) <br /><br />The position requires a clean driving record and a love of animals and people!! Please email for info. This position is rewarding to someone who loves spending time with animals. <br /><br />Please contact <a href="mailto:Jenniferb@ah-nyc.org">Jenniferb@ah-nyc.org</a>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-44927379877422916572007-09-19T06:24:00.000-05:002007-09-19T05:29:55.990-05:00DockDogs Event Recap<a href="http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2007-09/32646828.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2007-09/32646828.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Hey gang, <br /><br />amNY has a great story on the DockDogs event I mentioned in an <a href="http://rexinthacity.blogspot.com/2007/09/hey-dog-wanna-jump.html">earlier post</a>. Check out their report and photos.<br /><br /><strong>Jumping dogs stop NYers in their tracks</strong><br /><br />New Yorkers who watched a dozen competitive canines perform acrobatic leaps into a giant pool in Bryant Park on Tuesday were surprised to learn that they were watching one of the fastest growing sports in America.<br /><br />"Shut up, you're kidding," said one young woman who stopped to watch what she said she couldn't believe was even a sport.<br /><br />But the DockDogs National Championship Series is no joke, said Grant Reeves, CEO of DockDogs, the sanctioning body for regional, national and international dog dock jumping.<br /><br />"In 2002, there were 240 dogs competing," Reeves said. "Now there are 8,400."<br /><br />The sport even has coverage on a cable network. The Outdoor Channel plans to broadcast both the Big Air event, which measures distance, and the Extreme Vertical event, which measures height, as a seven-part original series beginning Oct. 4.<br /><br />Though many New Yorkers came and went throughout the day, there were always at least 200 people oohing and aahing as the dogs ran down a 40-foot dock and splashed into four feet of water.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-dog0919,0,6010642.story">Read the full article.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-dogs0919-gallery,0,4812945.photogallery">View the photo gallery.</a>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-67075834942772932712007-09-18T11:20:00.000-05:002007-09-18T10:22:02.325-05:00FreshPet: Roxie's favorite new dog food<a href="http://www.delifreshpet.com/images/left-why-fresh.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.delifreshpet.com/images/left-why-fresh.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Roxie and I were recenlty introduced to <a href="http://www.freshpet.com">Freshpet</a>, a new dog food brand on the market that touts it's freshness and natural goodness. <br /><br />In the wake of the pet food recalls, Roxie and I decided to give Freshpet a try. I fed Roxie this food over the course of several weeks, observing her behavior and speed of eating. Our results are below. <br /><br /><br />It was love at first sight for Roxie. She seemed to be able to smell the Chicken and Veggies before I could even open the package. I was pleased to see that it was meaty chunks in asealed pouch versus a can full of gloppy, gelatinous goop. I was also happy to see it looked like real food, I think I even saw fresh herbs! Talk about mouth-watering! <br /><br />Roxie and I both couldn't wait to see what this food was all about and it was feeding time, so I spooned out the correct portion of Freshpet for her size into a bowl on the floor. Roxie is trained to wait for my hand signal before she can eat and this time she just couldn't help herself, she dove right into her bowl of chicken and vegetable and ate it with gusto! <br /><br />I was so surpised by Roxie's reaction that I called my husband over to see her in action. Within minutes, the food was gone and she was begging me for more. Roxie gave it 2 paws up! <a href="http://www.delifreshpet.com/images/serve-it.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.delifreshpet.com/images/serve-it.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I was impressed, but decided to feed her Freshpet for 2 more weeks to be sure she didn't have loose stool or develop any allergies. So far, so good! Roxie is still enjoying Freshpet and doesn't even look twice at her former kibble of choice.<br /><br />Where can you get Freshpet? Gristedes in Manhattan and Brooklyn for starters. <a href="http://www.delifreshpet.com/locator/index.php">Click here to find a store in your area.</a><br /><br />I'd definitely try this brand again if they were in a grocery store closer to my home. Gristedes isn't a great grocery store and their chain has been shrinking over the past year. I do hope that I will be able to find Freshpet at my local Pathmark, Petco, PetSmart or even via FreshDirect.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.delifreshpet.com/coupons/index.php">DOWNLOAD COUPONS FOR FRESHPET</a><br /><br />Got a dog-related product or service you'd like us to try and review? Let us know! <a href="mailto:corris68@gmail.com">Click here to reach me via e-mail</a>.<br /><br />Warm woofs,<br />Roxie and her mumRoxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-44748399725756385312007-09-17T13:51:00.000-05:002007-09-17T13:58:55.152-05:00Hey dog, wanna jump?<a href="http://www.dockdogs.com/images/stories/news/dd_logo_oc_combo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.dockdogs.com/images/stories/news/dd_logo_oc_combo.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><strong>DockDogs to Make First Big Apple Splash</strong><br /><br /><em>Nationwide Canine Dock Jumping Phenomenon Comes to Bryant Park Sept. 18</em><br /><br />DockDogs, one of America's fastest growing sports and the subject of a new Outdoor Channel original series, will jump into New York City for the first time on Tuesday, September 18. Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, will bring 12 of the nation's top canine competitors to Bryant Park for five hours of thrill-packed action open to the public. Pet owners attending the event can also consult with experts from the Animal Cancer Foundation, who will be on hand to answer pet health questions.<br /><br />"Outdoor Channel is not only bringing DockDogs to New York City for the first time, but is also the only network delivering DockDogs nationally to our viewers when the series debuts October 4," said Roger L. Werner, CEO of Outdoor Channel. "This is a very exciting sport. What better way to experience the leaps and bounds of these exciting pets than firsthand in Manhattan or on our network?"<br /><br />Starting at 10 a.m., the DockDogs will show off their ability to jump into a 4-foot-deep, 40-foot-long pool of water after sprinting down a 40-foot dock -- both for length in the 'Big Air' category and for height in the 'Extreme Vertical' competition. Each dog's trainer throws a toy into the water, while his or her dog has 90 seconds to run down the dock and launch himself after it.<br /><br />For more details on this cool dog sport, visit: <a href="http://www.dockdogs.com">www.dockdogs.com</a>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-75086730987515040632007-09-10T13:08:00.000-05:002007-09-10T13:40:02.434-05:00Chic canines shop at GW Little<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dWvLTqr_u-p25hxQifIJYZHcuVzVhQ08V52vUUUDZZEI1BbY9JlxvpeIFg91hvYl9Utr82SqJRGF2h4lVUPE9AUcgiyqCFxEPYJ_YyWYzrmm_VCZZMGFfHzBYwfCN1MOo-b2YBoDNsqr/s1600-h/gwlittle"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dWvLTqr_u-p25hxQifIJYZHcuVzVhQ08V52vUUUDZZEI1BbY9JlxvpeIFg91hvYl9Utr82SqJRGF2h4lVUPE9AUcgiyqCFxEPYJ_YyWYzrmm_VCZZMGFfHzBYwfCN1MOo-b2YBoDNsqr/s320/gwlittle" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104933428281298578" /></a><br /><br />Check out the dynamic duo behind <a href="http://www.gwlittle.com">GW Little</a>. They have a great shop offering the latest designs in dog fashion for small dogs and all the accessories you need for your precious pup.<br /><br />I think Roxie would look fab in their <a href="http://www.gwlittle.com/prod/What-s-New-/Product-Types_86/Bamboo-Floral-Dress_1510.aspx">bamboo floral dress</a>. I adore the green trim and bamboo accent.<br /><br />I adore the pink closet or <a href="http://www.gwlittle.com/prod/All-That-is-PINK-/Product-Types_87/Doggie-Armoire_1092.aspx">dog armoire</a> all clad in pink! It reminds me of 'Legally Blonde.' So cute!<br /><br />Dog moms on the go should take a gander at their <a href="http://www.gwlittle.com/prod/Travel-Necessities/Product-Types_104/AT3-All-Terrain-3-Wheel-Stroller_678.aspx">all terrain 3 wheel stroller.</a>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-70737204037937362062007-09-06T10:50:00.000-05:002007-09-06T10:52:20.509-05:00Blydenburg Dog Park Opens!BLYDENBURGH DOG PARK GRAND OPENING! <br />FRIDAY, SEPT. 7TH AT 1 P.M.<br />BLYDENBURGH COUNTY PARK<br />(Vets Hwy. Entrance)<br /> <br />HUNTINGTON, N.Y., September 6, 2007 – The Long Island Dog Owners Group (LI-DOG) and Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy will kick off the Grand Opening of the new Blydenburgh Dog Park with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7th at 1 p.m.<br /> <br />The event will feature:<br /> <br />- Brief speeches by Leg. Kennedy and LI-DOG organizers<br />- The Ribbon Cutting<br />- A ceremonial First Frisbee Toss by Leg. Kennedy<br />- Great Photo Ops<br />- Coffee and donuts<br />- Plenty of happy dogs and dog owners!<br /> <br />The dog park is located within 627-acre Blydenburgh County Park in the southern section of the park. Entrance to the Park is on Veterans Memorial Hwy., opposite the H. Lee Dennison Building. The dog park itself is on the Activity field, north of the campgrounds.<br /> <br />The new dog park is the result of the efforts of Leg. Kennedy and the Long Island Dog Owners Group. In August 2005, Leg. Kennedy introduced a resolution to create a dog park within Blydenburgh County Park. The resolution was passed 17-0 by the Suffolk County Legislature and signed into law by County Executive Steve Levy in October 2005.<br /> <br />Throughout 2006 and early 2007, LI-DOG worked with Leg. Kennedy and the Suffolk County Parks Dept. to locate a suitable site within the park for an off-leash area and made recommendations on its layout and features. Construction began on the dog park in the summer 2007 and was completed in September.<br /> <br />The dog park, which is fenced and covers 1.8 acres, features an area for small dogs and an area for large dogs; doubled-gated entries; a water fountain for each area; plenty of benches; and waste bag dispensers. <br /> <br />The Long Island Dog Owners Group is a community organization dedicated to increasing recreational, social and competitive activities for Long Island dog owners and their dogs. For more information, e-mail us at lidog_news@yahoo.com or visit our website at <a href="http://www.lidog.org">www.lidog.org</a>.Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-31244212160883605402007-09-04T07:34:00.001-05:002007-09-21T09:48:33.700-05:00New LI Dog Park!!The Grand Opening of the Blydenburgh Dog Park is set for THIS <br />FRIDAY, Sept. 7th from 1 to 2 p.m. The dog park is located on the <br />Activity Field north of the campground in the southern section of the <br />park. The entrance to the park is on Veterans Memorial Hwy., opposite <br />the H. Lee Dennison Building on the north side of the highway. <br />The 1.8-dog park features an area for small dogs and an area <br />for large dogs; water fountains for each; plenty of benches; and bag <br />dispensers. Please remember to bring your dog's leash as dogs must be <br />leashed outside the run.<br />The event will feature a ceremonial first Frisbee toss by <br />Suffolk County Leg. John Kennedy--sponsor of the law that created the <br />dog park; a ribbon cutting ceremony with Leg. Kennedy and LI-DOG <br />organizers; great photo ops; food and drink; and lots of dog owners and <br />their dogs! <br />Please come celebrate this great new off-leash space! If you <br />need more information, email us at lidog_news@yahoo. com. <br />Hope to see you there! Ginny for LI-DOGRoxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-9283403941100013022007-09-04T07:32:00.000-05:002007-09-04T07:03:16.989-05:00SchnauzerTube: Dog Days of SummerOur Schnauzers are simply amazing! Look at little Jade swimming. There are lots of Schnauzers that need a good home, please consider adopting one today!<br /><br />Adoption Resources:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.njsrn.org/">NJ Schnauzer Rescue</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.animalhavenshelter.org/adoptioncenter.html">Animal Haven Soho</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/">Petfinder.org</a><br /><br /><iframe src="http://nycschnauzer.magnify.net/embed/iframe/panel/cid/H3MZ3YYSXVN2GWH7" width="420" height="389" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-25528431289189103772007-08-31T06:48:00.000-05:002007-08-30T11:54:11.381-05:00What's up with Roxie?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERns0uuBwEu2y_9lSrfZZar2b3hVoJnM6y2kJJwXjo5xIBfxoCN46jv-0vAqIN4ayk5Y7YX01tDgw-TdwHIhJg__DyJ0XY1uoYVrZkIRoGbST0szttjkpDm9CpaDk6R3bmTM2i0EXVTrM/s1600-h/000_0365.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERns0uuBwEu2y_9lSrfZZar2b3hVoJnM6y2kJJwXjo5xIBfxoCN46jv-0vAqIN4ayk5Y7YX01tDgw-TdwHIhJg__DyJ0XY1uoYVrZkIRoGbST0szttjkpDm9CpaDk6R3bmTM2i0EXVTrM/s400/000_0365.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104535271928057442" /></a><br /><br />A few readers have asked what my pup Roxie is up to, so I thought I'd share briefly...you'll see her schedule is quite full! :-)<br /><br />During the week, she's getting belly rubs and scratches from mommy and daddy. It's a must!<br /><br />And when she's not modeling (see photo above), she is flinging herself into anything dirty, smelly, or just plain disgusting. Ahhh, the joys of bathtime!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieB-txK9bRh1QO5OrhtwUEFEd7l6otEPhH4WJlHTSLSorvETmrSKtRl7knHr72l5aUC9QLJ1XRe7KGejSAI1tKxbaHG-k12uwuIt7nFCQhg4B-FX5c9h5cJVIdGFpNmX7GacusMQvXuduO/s1600-h/000_0368.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieB-txK9bRh1QO5OrhtwUEFEd7l6otEPhH4WJlHTSLSorvETmrSKtRl7knHr72l5aUC9QLJ1XRe7KGejSAI1tKxbaHG-k12uwuIt7nFCQhg4B-FX5c9h5cJVIdGFpNmX7GacusMQvXuduO/s320/000_0368.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104536891130728050" /></a><br /><br />On weekends, she visits nana and grampa in Long Island for some super off leash fun.<br /><br />And finally, she's working on writing a review as soon as she can get her paws on my laptop. I have to admit, I've been hogging the blog lately. So much news, so little time!<br /><br />Please stay tuned for Roxie's review of a fantastic pet food company with an emphasis on natural and freshly prepared foods!!<br /><br />Warm woofs, <br />Roxie and her mamaRoxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-39088510276826110912007-08-30T11:36:00.000-05:002007-08-30T11:41:44.746-05:00Dog-friendly parks on Long Island<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifu1hgXKpoIooz4PgOQKUkAg9sW5MLkzpp__o4EzkNVqRoXvT2vdP3zld4WYbuDVHCEIk76DoQ63MsrE-t8UOvois1OehWU2X0Y7lKA86otYyoCLoDSF0d0W3IK4E3iKPhSnq_qCzjDn-b/s1600-h/dog300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifu1hgXKpoIooz4PgOQKUkAg9sW5MLkzpp__o4EzkNVqRoXvT2vdP3zld4WYbuDVHCEIk76DoQ63MsrE-t8UOvois1OehWU2X0Y7lKA86otYyoCLoDSF0d0W3IK4E3iKPhSnq_qCzjDn-b/s400/dog300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104534378574859858" /></a><br />There's nothing better than enjoying the great outdoors with a few good friends, but what if your friends are among the four-legged set? Long Islanders enjoy several parks where dogs are free to socialize, romp and play to their heart's content. So go ahead, BYOD -- bring your own dog -- and check out a few great spots for you and your furry friends.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-xli-dogparks,0,3929955.story">Get the list of dog-friendly parks by clicking here.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-xli-dogparks-video,0,3616214.ipixpicture">Watch video</a> of Long Island's newest dog park - West Hills in Suffolk County.Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-84463558332751659932007-08-29T07:43:00.000-05:002007-08-29T06:48:14.266-05:00Rich Bitch: Leona Helmsley's dog inherits $12 million<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQP-codrGfXQA-JQ_SS0DoCw7hlA5iozRycMHcAkUwbmN0B9ivTJp2C21NO2I-eXS7Gjt4CPT-A0fe8FAKs5Dvo_HQwkGigB9lCA9UiA-Z-jDGszZ1MTPAtaiyerDbNYJSkahjuTTT_Jh/s1600-h/amd_leonahelmsley.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQP-codrGfXQA-JQ_SS0DoCw7hlA5iozRycMHcAkUwbmN0B9ivTJp2C21NO2I-eXS7Gjt4CPT-A0fe8FAKs5Dvo_HQwkGigB9lCA9UiA-Z-jDGszZ1MTPAtaiyerDbNYJSkahjuTTT_Jh/s400/amd_leonahelmsley.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104087830825094722" /></a><br /><br />This story is awesome on soooo many levels. <br /><br />You can read the official document <a href="http://multimedia.nydailynews.com/pdf/2007/08/28/leona_helmsley_will/index.html">by clicking here.</a><br /><br /><strong>Helmsley leaves dog $12M, grandkids zilch</strong><br /><br />Leona Helmsley's dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum. But two of Helmsley's grandchildren got nothing from the late luxury hotelier and real estate billionaire's estate.<br /><br />Helmsley left her beloved white Maltese, named Trouble, a $12 million trust fund, according to her will, which was made public Tuesday in surrogate court.<br /><br />She also left millions for her brother, Alvin Rosenthal, who was named to care for Trouble in her absence, as well as two of four grandchildren from her late son Jay Panzirer -- so long as they visit their father's grave site once each calendar year.<br /><br />Otherwise, she wrote, neither will get a penny of the $5 million she left for each.<br /><br />Helmsley left nothing to two of Jay Panzirer's other children -- Craig and Meegan Panzirer -- for "reasons that are known to them," she wrote.<br /><br />But no one made out better than Trouble, who once appeared in ads for the Helmsley Hotels, and lived up to its name by biting a housekeeper.<br /><br />"I direct that when my dog, Trouble, dies, her remains shall be buried next to my remains in the Helmsley mausoleum," Helmsley wrote in her will.<br /><br />The mausoleum, she ordered, must be "washed or steam-cleaned at least once a year." She left behind $3 million for the upkeep of her final resting place in Westchester County, where she is buried with her husband, Harry Helmsley, and where the pair have a view of the New York skyline.<br /><br />She also left her chauffeur, Nicholas Celea, $100,000.<br /><br />Everything else, including cash from sales of the Helmsley's residences and belongings, reported to be worth billions, she ordered sold and the proceeds given to the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.<br /><br />Her longtime spokesman, Howard Rubenstein, had no comment.<br /><br />Helmsley died earlier this month at her Connecticut home. She became known as a symbol of 1980s greed and earned the nickname "the Queen of Mean" after her 1988 indictment and subsequent conviction for tax evasion. One employee had quoted her as snarling, "Only the little people pay taxes."Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-10301225980122496642007-08-28T06:13:00.000-05:002007-08-28T05:33:47.090-05:00Scamp knows death when he sees it<a href="http://www.insideedition.com/lib/images/specialreports/885/scamp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.insideedition.com/lib/images/specialreports/885/scamp.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.insideedition.com/ourstories/inside_stories/story.aspx?storyid=885">From INSIDE EDITION: </a><br />Scamp is the live-in pet at an Ohio nursing home, but the Schnauzer doesn't just bring companionship to the lonely. He has an eerie gift that also allows him to bring comfort to the dying.<br /><br />Scamp can somehow sense when the end is near for one of the old folks. He then waits loyally by their bedside in the final hours.<br /><br />Scamp's owner, Deirdre Huth, is a staff member at the nursing home, The Pines, in Canton. Ohio. She says Scamp even tries to raise the alarm when he gets the feeling that one of the seniors is at death's door.<br /><br />"He has either barked or he'll pace around the room. The only time he barks is when he's trying to tell us something's wrong," Huth told INSIDE EDITION.<br /><br />Yvette Notturno had a dear friend in the nursing home, and had heard stories about Scamp's gift. So when she got a call from a nurse that Scamp wouldn't leave her friends' bedside, she came right away knowing that her friend didn't have long,. Yvette's friend, Andrew Popa, died soon after.<br /><br />Another critter made the news recently performing a similar feat. A cat named Oscar is known to curl up on the bed right before a patient dies at a nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island. Oscar's gift was featured in a top medical journal after he predicted more than 20 deaths.<br /><br />But Scamp's record is even more amazing than Oscar's. Director of nursing Adeline Baker says Scamp has forecast practically every one of the 40 or so deaths that have occurred in the three years he's been at the home. She also insists Scamp's presence is welcomed by patients as the end draws near.<br /><br />"It's not like he's a grim reaper," she said. "It's kind of comforting to know that maybe at the end of our lives, if we don't have family members, there will be somebody there to be with us."Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-39117807695132161072007-08-27T12:06:00.001-05:002007-09-21T09:47:07.731-05:00Classes: Who's Walking Who?Stacy Alldredge and the staff of Who's Walking Who will teach two 5-week obedience classes in Tompkns Square park starting Thursday, September 20th.<br /><br />Enrollment is limited to 7 dogs per class. There are two instructors per class so you'll get plenty of hands on help. Classes are taught on long lines in the park, not in the dog run.<br /><br />BASIC OBEDIENCE<br />Starts Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m.<br />Costs: $225/5 weeks<br />Topics Covered:<br />• Introduction to positive training<br />• Say It Once - one command, one action<br />• Sit (untl I tell you otherwise)<br />• Down<br />• Stay (owner walks away and returns)<br />• Come (and sit in front of me)<br />• Heel (Walk when I walk, sit when I stop)<br />• Plus where to get help with house training, crate training, dog run issues, separation anxiety, problem jumping, barking, nutrition<br /><br />INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE<br />Starts Thursday, September 20th at 8:00 p.m.<br />Costs: $225/5 weeks<br />• Review of Basic Obedience<br />• Perfecting the walk (walk at my side, no pulling, no lunging)<br />• Down (at a distrance)<br />• Stand<br />• Stay (long stays while owner walks away and returns)<br />• Heeling (on and off leash)<br />• Heel (Finish, swing to my side)<br />• Stay on Heel (moving stay while dog is heeling)<br />• Distance work with all commands<br />• Distractions (Do it every time, not when you feel like it)<br /><br />For more information about the classes, visit Stacy's websites<br />http://www.whoswalk ingdogtraining. com<br />http://www.thedogru n-nyc.com<br /><br />These classes will fill up soon. Space is reserved for Tompkins folks through labor day.Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-82414058518780141522007-08-27T06:41:00.000-05:002007-08-27T06:00:37.667-05:00Small Dogs Have Big Reason to Smile<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UtVyyrl3GkEbzqjYdkTB0NYTYY_zFIkyWZGISEo4ILKMzc6dtM9FhAXY4tdOH4gveMYrd-BQyty3JQBfTqqOyYkmQbe0CdumtJKS5PqjsCdGbnvT69dH8B9uEe7rTiLTAFL4-1wSfnPm/s1600-h/PocketPups.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UtVyyrl3GkEbzqjYdkTB0NYTYY_zFIkyWZGISEo4ILKMzc6dtM9FhAXY4tdOH4gveMYrd-BQyty3JQBfTqqOyYkmQbe0CdumtJKS5PqjsCdGbnvT69dH8B9uEe7rTiLTAFL4-1wSfnPm/s320/PocketPups.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100840354512981554" /></a><br /><br />Ada Nieves of the NYC Chihuahua Meetup and her precious pups are featured in a book called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Pups-Definitive-Guide-Diminutive/dp/159378676X">Pocket Pups: The Definitive Guide to Diminutive Dogs </a>. The book was written by Nikki Moustaki, an author and member of the NYC Schnauzers Playgroup and parent to 2 lovely mini Schnauzers. Congrats Nikki! Support dog lovers and pick up a copy today on Amazon.com.<br /><br />Also, be sure to check out Nikki's latest online venture - <a href="http://www.dogfessions.com">www.Dogfessions.com</a>. Dogs and their owners reveal their secret lives!Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672582013483401575.post-23205660746966842072007-08-24T07:04:00.000-05:002007-08-24T06:07:38.867-05:00A vet's goal: Gas masks for animals<a href="http://www.newsday.com/media/alternatethumbnails/storylink/2007-08/32072302.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.newsday.com/media/alternatethumbnails/storylink/2007-08/32072302.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Newsday.com loves the dogs...check out this article on a Long Island vet's mission to equip all the fire departments in Nassau county with specialized oxygen masks for animals. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-limask0824,0,1911074.story">Read the full article here.</a>Roxie's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713765830498216164noreply@blogger.com0