Giving and Receiving
In December 2001, when my husband, John, and I brought a pair of black-headed caiques into our lives, we had no experience as bird owners.
Category: Village Pet Pages
A Tail of Two Rescues
Beth, who works at Greenwich Village Animal Hospital’s front desk, recommended we write about this family which has two rescue dogs with unusual stories. Thank you Greenwich Village Animal Hospital!
Two “Abys” Are Better Than One
Abyssinians are often called the “dogs of the cat world,” and our two-year-old cat, Busy, has certainly lived up to that description. She is smart, loyal, and always on the move, with an impressive amount of energy for a small cat.
The Story of Grover, A Rescued Beagle
One early morning, I passed a man walking his dog on Christopher Street, picking up trash on the sidewalk and throwing it in the trash bins. It seemed they were street cleaning together. I thanked him for doing this for our community and he said, “Why not take care of where we live?” I was touched and thought our community should know more about Elliott and Grover. Here’s what he had to say. —Joy Pape
A West Village Dog’s Greatest Hits
My name is Rocky and I live in the West Village. I pull my leash considerably harder than my 12 lbs. of body weight might suggest I could. Mostly, I’m drawn to a few human friends who work in local businesses, the tennis balls and treats they offer, any old slice of pizza on the ground and all our local dog parks.
Chili the Dog Survives After 10 Days Lost, Rescued from River by Kayakers
On a recent Saturday, a tiny, shivering dog was pulled from the Hudson River by a group of kayakers near Pier 26. He was barely paddling, coated in oil, visibly exhausted — but alive. The rescue has been dubbed “a second Miracle on the Hudson” by neighbors, a reference to the dramatic 2009 plane landing just a few miles north on the same river. This time, the survivor was a scrappy eight-month-old Chihuahua mix named Chili.
A Dog Parent’s Guide to Hudson River Park
Park time is an important part of your routine with your furry best friend, and dog families like yours are a vital part of our Hudson River Park community.When you’re in the Park with your pup, we ask that you follow certain rules and guidelines so that everyone—on two legs and four—can enjoy the Park safely.
Summer Tips to Beat the Heat for You and Your Pet
New Yorkers and their pets are especially vulnerable to the hot weather hazards because the city can be 10 degrees warmer than surrounding areas.
Senior Pets
In humans, there isn’t a particular age when one is considered a senior or old. But what about pets? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds us that age is not a disease and they have some great information related to senior cats and dogs. Below, we provide excerpts from the AVMA website.
Alistair, The Head to Tail Poop Star Found on the A Train!
Veterinarian Dr. Nicole Cerniello, Medical Director at Greenwich Village Animal Hospital (GVAH), is often busy providing dental care to pets. This piqued our interest to learn more about the importance of dental health for pets.
- Giving and Receiving
In December 2001, when my husband, John, and I brought a pair of black-headed caiques into our lives, we had no experience as bird owners.