Mayor’s Alliance Adoption Event this Sunday
Posted by Lizz on 09/17/2007
Categories: NYC Event
The Mayor’s Alliance is holding another Maddie’s Pet Adoption Festival this Sunday the 23rd in Central Park.
Here are the vitals:
Time: Noon–5:00 p.m.
Location: Enter at East 59th or 60th Street.
For Information: email the Alliance or call (212) 252-2350
Meetups This Week
Posted by Lizz on 09/13/2007
Categories: NYC Event
This week holds a variety of meetups for all breeds. The must see will be Dock Diving in Bryant Park on Tuesday. If your dog isn’t so into other dogs, take him out to the ball game, or on a marathon, or learn how to give him first aid if the need should arise…oh the possibilities!
Friday, Sept. 14th
6:00 PM
Active Dogs: First Aid for Cats and Dogs (Queens)
6:30 PM
English Bulldog: Dog Day at Shea!!!
7:00 PM
Active Dogs: Dog Days at Shea
Saturday, Sept. 15
8:45 AM
Active Dogs: Hike and Hound
9:00 AM
Active Dogs: Casey and Bella Book Signing - NJ
Adventurers: Hike & Hound 9-Miles
9:30 AM
Active Dogs: Bideawee Fitness with Fido
10:00 AM
Active Dogs: Fun Dog Show (PA)
11:00 AM
Small Breed Dogs: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
12:00 PM
Active Dogs: AKC RDO Day in New York
1:45 PM
Small Breed Dogs: The NYC Small Dog Social Group
Sunday, Sept. 16
8:00 AM
Active Dogs: Bike-A-Thon to Benefit Guide Dog Foundation
10:00 AM
Active Dogs: Singles Dog Day
11:00 AM
Italian Greyhound: UWS Italian Greyhound Meetup
Shiba Inu: BKLYN Shibas Unite!!!
1:00 PM
Active Dogs: Mutts Marathon
Monday, Sept. 17
6:00 PM
Small Breed Dogs: Small Dog Playdate
7:00 PM
Small Breed Dogs: Puppy Parenting 101
7:30 PM
Active Dogs: Puppy Parenting 101
Tuesday, Sept. 18
9:00 AM
Active Dogs: DockDogs at Bryant Park
6:00 PM
Active Dogs: First Aid for Cats and Dogs (Manhattan)
Meetups Coming Soon
Posted by Lizz on 08/23/2007
Categories: NYC Event
Coton de Tulear group meets Saturday, Sept. 8th at 1:00 pm.
The Bronx Shiba Inus meet on Saturday, Sept. 29th at 2:00 pm.
The Pugs are playing in Hells Kitchen on Saturday, Aug. 25th at 10:00 am and in Astoria on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 11:00 am.
The American Pit Bull Terrier group meets in Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 pm.
The Maltese group sets sail at the 2nd Annual Canine Cruise: Sun. Aug. 25th 11:00 am.
The Pekingese group meets Sunday, Aug. 26th at 2:00 pm.
And if you don’t have a sociable dog, the Movie Fans meetup is going to view Underdog on Sunday, Aug. 26th at 12:45 pm.
Meetups and Events: Not Many this Weekend
Posted by Lizz on 08/10/2007
Categories: NYC Event
Can you tell that August is vacation month in NYC? Meetup.com is making this apparent as they only have four meetups this weekend!
The Upper West Side Pugs meet on Saturday, August 11th at 10:00 am in Riverside Park.
The American Pit Bull Terrier group meets on Saturday, August 11th at 11:00 in Riverside Park in a different area as the pugs.
The Japanese Chin group gathers on Saturday, August 11th at 1:00 PM (click link for location).
The NYC Pug group meets again for an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 12th at 12:00 Noon at Happy Paws for some frosty licks.
Other weekend happenings (via Urbanhound.com):
Leroy Street Dog Run Bow Wow Pow Wow
Saturday, August 11, 9 AM to noon
Leroy St. at the northeast corner of Pier 40, Manhattan
Coffee, donuts, juice, and dog biscuits at the Leroy Street Dog Run. Hosted by the Friends of Leroy Dog Run.
BBQ to Benefit Waggytail Rescue
Sunday, August 12, 6 PM to 9 PM
Moonshine, 317 Columbia St., Redhook, Brooklyn
Waggytail Rescue specializes in finding homes for small dogs. This barbecue will specialize in burgers and hot dogs (both meat and veggie versions) and homemade desserts, plus live entertainment and a raffle. Suggested minimum donation is $10.
Meetup This Weekend
Posted by Lizz on 08/03/2007
Categories: NYC Event
Here they are: the hottest meetups in town. Literally speaking that is, if you attend an outside meetup this weekend!
Plans for Pups (see many other listings below) lists the FIDO Brooklyn Coffee Bark happening this Saturday, August 4, at 7:00 AM in Prospect Park.
Plans for Pups recommends the Bideawee Fitness with Fido outings on Saturday, August 4, at 9:30 AM (meet at 66th Street and 5th Avenue).
Plans for Pups goes to the Adirondack Museum for an adventure that includes picnics, agility, 32 acres, and more, on Saturday, August 4, at 10:00 AM.
The New York City Pug Meetup Group is off to the wading pool on Saturday, August 4, at 10:00 AM.
The NYC Pit Bull Terrier / Pit Mix /Rescue Meetup Group convenes in Tribeca on Saturday, August 4, at 11:00 AM.
The New York City Miniature Pinscher Meetup Group gathers on Saturday, August 4, at 11:00 AM.
The New York City Horses Meetup Group discusses all things equine on Saturday, August 4, at 12:00 PM.
Plans for Pups meets at Animal Haven SoHo for small dog socialization on Saturday, August 4, at 1:45 PM.
NYC Shiba Inus and their Human Companions are gathering indoors on Saturday, August 4, at 3:15 PM.
You can let the dog relax at home in the AC and come out to Queens for the Beach Blanket Bingo event on Saturday, August 4, at 6:30 PM.
Plans for Pups group meets at the Sir William’s Dog Run for the Coffee Bark on Sunday, August 5, at 8:00 AM (Fort Tryon Park).
The New York City Pug Meetup Group August meetup in Washington Heights (Fort Tryon Park Dog Run) is on Sunday, August 5, at 2:00 PM
The Manhattan Chiwantone Chihuahua group meets at Happy Paws on Sunday, August 5, at 2:00 PM
The Beagle Pack meets at Madison Square Park on Sunday, August 5, at 3:00 PM
BARC Art Auction
Posted by Lizz on 06/27/2007
Categories: NYC Event
The Brooklyn Animal Rescue Coalition art auction event was held last night at the shelter on North 1st Street. There were happy attendees all around: the volunteers who elegantly transformed the shelter into a gallery while raising much needed funds for shelter expansion and contributors who took home some nice art at a bargain price.
More photos can be found here on Scott’s Flickr Page.
Meetups This Week
Posted by Lizz on 06/27/2007
Categories: NYC Event
New Groups at Meetup.com this week:
The Dobbs Ferry Small Breed Dogs group
Meetups:
The Pug group meets in Hell’s Kitchen on Saturday, June 30th at 10 AM.
The Pit Rescue group meets in Washington Square Park on Saturday, June 30th at 11 AM.
The Shiba Inu group celebrates the anniversary of their 1st meetup at Madison Square Park on Saturday, June 30th at 11 AM.
The Puggle group take over for the Shiba Inus in Madison Square Park on Saturday at 1 PM.
The Brooklyn American Pit Bull Terrier group is meeting at Hillside Dog Run on Saturday, June 30th at 7 PM.
The Chiwantone Chihuahua group meets at Happy Paws on Sunday, July 1st at 2 PM.
Canine Cruise Sets Sail This August
Posted by Lizz on 06/24/2007
Categories: NYC Event
The 2nd Annual cruise for small dogs (under 25 lbs.) and their people boards on August 26th for a 3 hour tour. Rece and Maximus are doing it again, with the help of Tasasha and Peanut, all for the fun and because proceeds go to help pets through Animal Haven and the Picasso Veterinary Fund. For tickets, visit the cruise website.
Meetups This Week
Posted by Lizz on 06/21/2007
Categories: NYC Event
New Meetup Groups this week are:
The Gramercy Corgi group
The Prospect Park Pug group
The NYC Pit Bull Terrier / Pit Mix /Rescue Meetup Group and the Brooklyn American Pit Bull Terrier Meetup Group (two different groups) converge on McCarren Park on Saturday at 11 AM.
The New York City Pug Meetup Group meets on Saturday at 11 AM at the UES East 60th Street Pavillion Esplanade Dog Park. The Pug group meets again in Astoria Park on Sunday at 11 AM.
Kiki’s Pet Spa Small Dogs Meat-Yap convenes at Kiki’s Pet Spa in Brooklyn on Sunday at 11 AM.
The NYC Westie Playgroup meets Sunday in Madison Square Park at 12 Noon.
The New York Pekingese Meetup Group has a special invitation to the College Point Art Center this Sunday at 2 PM.
The Beagle Pack meets at Peter Detmold Park on Sunday at 3 PM.
Last but not least, the New York City Rat Meetup Group meets at Stage Door Restaurant on Sunday at 3 PM. Of course, you should leave your rats at home if you plan to attend or you won’t be invited back to the restaurant!
BARC Art Auction and Cat Carnival
Posted by Lizz on 06/21/2007
Categories: NYC Event
This summer, show your support for the hardworking people at the BARC shelter (and, of course, the pets) at two of their upcoming events.
On Tuesday, June 26th, BARC is holding an art auction from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Local artists donate work for the cause and your $25 ticket includes an evening of wine and h’ors doeuvers at the BARC shelter.
Later this summer, on July 22nd from 12:00 to 5:00, the Cat Carnival and Block Party takes place just outside the shelter. Food, music, pets for adoption, and cat experts will be there. Hopefully, you will too.