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June 21, 2010
By Pamela Fitzpatrick, of YourDogWalkers, shihtzu58@optonline.net
This Friday, June 25th, is TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY (TYDTWD). Businesses, pet care professionals, and animal shelters around the work will work together to better the lives of shelter dogs everywhere by participating. Created in 1999 by Pet Sitters International, TYDTWD is designed to celebrate our canine companions and encourage the adoption of dogs from humane societies, animal shelters and rescue groups. This annual event allows employers to recognize a special day to promote pet adoptions. If you can, join us in celebrating dogs on their special day!
If bringing your dog to work is impossible, ask your employer if you can organize an off-hours event for the dog lovers in your group.
If you plan to participate in Take Your Dog to Work Day, there are a few steps you need to take to get ready.
- Get Permission Unless you are the boss, get permission. In all cases, talk to co-workers to make sure that no one is allergic or has issues with dogs. Make sure that there is adequate room for your dog and those of others and that that everyone can get along. Assess your space- can you safely and responsibly keep your pet there during the work day? This is especially critical if you share space with others.
- Is Your Dog a good Candidate? In order to participate in this event, your dog must be well behaved, socialized with both people and dogs, and able to deal with the stress of an unfamiliar environment. Knowledge of basic obedience commands is a must! Health is another important factor to consider…..make sure your dog is up to date on all vaccines, is in good health and well groomed. Don’t bring a puppy or very young dog. If in doubt……err on the side of caution. (You can always bring photos of your dog if you decide they’re better off at home) If you work close to home, you might want to consider bringing your dog in for a half day the first time to see how things go. Remember that one of the main purposes of this event is to encourage animal adoptions, so you want your dog you demonstrate his best qualities.
- Be Prepared Make sure you have the right supplies for the comfort and safety of all. Make sure to have a leash and collar, water/food bowls, dog treats, and toys. Don’t forget to bring a bag for waste cleanup.
Hopefully you will have the opportunity to introduce your four legged “best friend” to your co-workers this Friday. For more information on this event, visit the PetSitters International website at www.takeyourdog.
June 20, 2010
By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com
Pet Insurance Company help saves cats life, owners wallet.
People often ask me about pet insurance, should they get it, what company is best and how it works. Pet owners hesitating on getting pet insurance or looking for a great company need to read the amazing testimonial below about how Trupanion Pet Medical insurance saved this cat’s life and the owner’s wallet.
“A few months ago we adopted brother and sister twin kittens. Being a new pet owner I was new to the idea of pet insurance. I was offered a free 30 day trial of Trupanion and decided to give it a try. Not even two weeks later, I came home to find one of my cats, Roku, extremely sick. He had vomited and barely had enough energy to lift his head from where he was lying. Our vet recommended bringing him into the clinic immediately. After being examined, Roku’s blood pressure was dangerously low and the vet was concerned. To complicate matters it was Friday and the vet clinic was closed for the weekend. At my vet’s recommendation I took Roku to an emergency clinic where they had to perform emergency surgery for a possible blocked intestine. They had strong suspicions that he might have swallowed a foreign object or that he had contracted FIP (feline intestinal paracytosis) which is a deadly disease in cats. So one surgery and multiple tests later, the clinic bill had skyrocketed to over $4000. Not exactly the kind of money you keep lying around. I was freaked out by the bill but knew that I had the Trupanion trial. After submitting my claim, I was reimbursed for 90% of the entire bill, no questions asked. I had the check in my hands before the charge was even printed on my credit card statement. All of this and I hadn’t even made my first monthly payment to Trupanion.
Roku completely recovered from his surgery and is totally healthy today. Who knows how things would have gone if I was reluctant to get the procedures he needed to get better because I couldn’t afford them. Needless to say I have kept my monthly Trupanion service and would recommend their insurance to anyone. I’ve never experienced an insurance company that was easier to deal with. They truly care about pets and pet owners.” Sincerely, Tara Minogue
To find out more about Trupanion and the 30-day trial go to www.trupanion.com, or contact our local Long Island Territory Partner, Thomas Russo via email at thomas.russo@trupanion.com.
Roku & Ikka
June 16, 2010
by Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com
A great Dog Day Afternoon was had by all who attended on Saturday, June 26th! Check below for a slide show of some of the dogs that visited our booth, maybe your dog was pictured!
By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com
The 2nd Annual “Dog Day Afternoon Agility Expo & Pet Fair” is coming up fast and will be held on Saturday, June 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year the event will be held outside and attendees will be allowed to bring their well behaved, leashed dogs to participate in all the tail waggin’ fun. The event will be held at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, (West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue, NY 11772), and includes educational shows and demonstrations throughout the day with all kinds of animals including dogs, parrots, chinchillas, rabbits, and much more. Once again hosted by the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Animal Law Committee and the Suffolk Academy of Law.
There will be over 20 rescue groups of all kinds will be in attendance with their animals. Participants will enjoy a fun filled outdoor day of entertainment, vendors, food, and lots of raffles. Admission is $10.00 per car. Bring your dog for exciting run through the agility course run by the fine folks from Doggie U K9 Academy of Bay Shore.
This fantastic day was a huge success last year and we are looking forward to another great day of woofing around and happy pups and their owners. If your furry friend does not play well with others leave them on the couch in the AC!
For additional information, call Co-chair, Amy Chaitoff at (631) 265-0155. (This family fun event Rain date is Sunday, June 27th). **There are still vendor and sponsorship opportunities for this event, interested parties should also contact Amy Chaitoff.
Be sure to stop by the Long Island Pet Professionals booth to learn more about us and
Bark for Life ...
By Nancy Hassel, LIPetPlace.com
Bark for Life” that took place in Riverhead, NY, on Saturday evening June 12 was a howling success! More than one hundred participants and their dogs took part in the event, which was the first of its kind on Long Island. The event was based on the American Cancer Society’s ‘Relay for Life’ events that take place across the country. With many survivors in attendance, both human and dogs, they are living proof that beating, surviving and living beyond the diagnosis of cancer is more than possible.
Many of the dogs, (and their owners), took place in the relay and the many doggie games and competitions throughout the evening. Participants including the four-legged and two-legged kind were all having a great time, and a lot of tail wagging was happening across the park. Raffles to benefit the American Cancer Society and lots of giveaways by vendors – gave attendees armfuls of great treats and toys for their dogs. We know the dogs will be barking for this event to become an annual dog walk!
Check out the slide show here:
http://www.slide.com/r/NGFHth556T-TBz_W3ay2fQ9WloK_mD42?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original
June 7, 2010
by Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com
Wine country on horseback
A unique and fabulous way to see the countryside of the North Fork and enjoy the fruits of the vine while on horse back, the 7th Annual Vineyard Ride took place on Saturday, June 5th. Events like this often taking place in California, has now become a tradition on the North Fork every June, but it attracts riders from all across Long Island. This event was sponsored by local Long Island horse groups the Nassau Suffolk Horseman’s Association, Inc., Old Field Farm, Ltd. and East End Livestock and Horsemen’s Association.
A beautiful albeit warm day, this year there were 83-seasoned horse back enthusiasts riding approximately 10-miles round trip starting from Martha Clara Vineyards. Taking the back roads along vineyards and through beautiful farmland, the first stop on the tour was Paumanok Vineyards.
Divided into different groups, the first group “Cabernet Sauvignons” aka the fast group, (trotting and possibly cantering), arrived at Jamesport Vineyards and were greeted by lots of water for the horses, bottled water for people and of course a tasting of wines offered by Paumanok Vineyards. The amazing thing to see was the wide variety of different horse back riding disciplines. There were English riders, Western riders, decked out in Cowboy hats of course, jumpers and horses also varied just as much – from thoroughbreds, Friesians, quarter horses, painted, and many more.
What a sight to see a group of riders and their horses rounding the bend of grape vine rows, not an everyday sight even for the NoFo folks. Almost all the riders hosed down their horses, gave them water, and dismounted at each vineyard.
Each group had numerous guides, volunteers and a lot of smiling faces. The very few and very short places that the riders were roadside, a police car escort was there to assist.
In speaking with many of the riders, this was their 2nd or 3rd time attending and they said it is absolutely one of the best rides they do all year. There were many volunteers at each stop to assist the riders, help with the horses and all were also horse owners and very horse savvy. The majority of the riders were there with their own horses.
Riders ranged from ages in their mid-20’s to late 70’s. The 3rd stop was back at Martha Clara where riders also enjoyed a delicious lunch. The cost for the tour was $95 per person donation including lunch and all proceeds from this fundraiser go towards benefiting the restoration of Old Field Farm, an historic equestrian parkland, and the ongoing mission of Nassau Suffolk Horseman’s Association as it strives to preserve L.I. as horse country. A magnificent day and beautiful country side, and amazing way to tour the vineyards, I am definitely going to take part next year – but this time on a horse! Reservations for participating fill up fast, and they will stay under 100 horses to ensure safety for each rider and group of riders. What a fantastic tradition, now if we can just get them to do it in the fall too, hmm.
Click here to see a slideshow of the event:
http://www.slide.com/r/Tq6M3jYA6j8RUHZoj8whxbdMa093N1OS?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original
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