By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com Choosing the right veterinarian for your pet is an important decision.  These days there are many more veterinarians to choose from than say 20-years ago.  There are specialists vs. general practioners – just like in human medicine.  For routine visits, you want to choose a general practioner veterinarian. Word of […]

By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com What’s in a horse rescue?  Why do we even need a horse rescue?  Well if you are not sure of those answers, you have to read this.  In the US, horses are still being shipped off for slaughter across our borders to Canada and Mexico, for consumption in other countries. […]

By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com Update! Local Law 9 was repealed last night after a long night of public outcry from dog owners across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester who were in attendance at the Rockville Centre Village hearing.  Due to the large crowd, at least 250 people, the hearing was held in […]

By Pamela Fitzpatrick, of YourDogWalkers, shihtzu58@optonline.net Kayaking, boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming………It’s Long Island in the summer! Lots of people would love to include their dog in their summer water fun. Bringing your best friend along on your boat or along on your beach vacation can be great fun for all. There are a few things […]

By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com What happens when you combine the talent of a local Long Island Pet Professional and an award winning no-kill animal shelter?  The world gets a revolutionary new way to meet pets that are up for adoption, live right on your computer! Introducing AnimalRoulette.com. AnimalRoulette.com is an incredible new technology that is […]