by Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com OWG went to the dogs! The bi-annual event ‘Dog Days’ held every spring and fall at Old Westbury Gardens was a tail waggin’ success on Saturday, April 13, 2013.   Over 25 pet related vendors and rescue groups, a dog show happening at the same time – judged by David […]

By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com The 2nd Annual ‘Long Island’s Best’ adoption event hosted by ARF (Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons) was held at the Riverhead Polish Hall on Saturday, April 6th, 2013.  In addition to ARF there were other Long Island rescue groups on hand with many adorable dogs, cats, puppies and a […]

by Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com Now that the snow is melted, the flowers are starting to bloom and the temps are above freezing, it is officially tick season.  If you walk your dog in the woods, along a grassy area, at a park or even if you let Buddy in your yard – chances are your […]

By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com Do you want to learn how to save your pet in an emergency situation or how to prevent spring and summer pet injuries – sign up for a Pet CPR & First Aid class. If you live on Long Island, you are in luck, the next class hosted by Robyn […]

by Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com UPDATE – see bottom of this post! Last Friday I went with my friend and fellow LIPP member Ellen Ganci of SnapDog Designs for a walk with our dogs at Belmont Lake State park, and before we even got out of our cars there was a loose, American Eskimo dog […]