by Pamela Fitzpatrick, of YourDogWalkers, shihtzu58@optonline.net I recently joined the ranks of the more than 15 million ipad users and stepped into the world of tablet computing.  I am amazed at what the Ipad can do!  Entertainment, productivity, organization;  it is incredible how useful a tool this is.  I am writing this article on my […]

By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com Living on Long Island we are very fortunate that once a year the most prestigious and biggest dog show comes to New York City.  The Westminster Dog Show draws thousands of dog lovers from around the world and is practically in our back yard.  With approximately 90 dogs entered from […]

By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com with contribution from Dr. Keith Niesenbaum Does your pet Floss? Did you know that the month of February is National Pet Dental Month? Over the last few years every veterinarian that has spoken in the Town or Islip’s Free Dog Training & Education class has stressed the importance of brushing […]

by Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com Long Island happens to be home to thousands of feral cats – and this winter has been a tough one for many colonies across LI.  Many of these cats and kittens are cared daily for by devoted volunteers of rescue groups that try to help deter the problem by trapping […]

by Pamela Fitzpatrick, of YourDogWalkers, shihtzu58@optonline.net Pet Therapy Have you resolved to do something for someone else in 2011?  Maybe you and your dog can team up – if your dog has the right temperament, he or she may be able to be a therapy dog!  Therapy dogs are specially trained to provide comfort and […]