Sunday, May 9, 2010 By Nancy Hassel, LIPetPlace.com  In one week from Sunday, on Sunday, May 16, hundreds of dog lovers will gather at beautiful Belmont Lake State Park to have a dog-gone good time, while walking to raise funds to find a cure for Leukemia & Lymphoma. “Canines for a Cure” www.lls.org/lidogwalk is the […]

May 8, 2010 By Nancy Hassel, LIPetPlace.com If you have seen the catchy Pepsi Refresh commercials lately, offering millions of dollars in grant money to help people start something new, or refresh a program that helps in their community, then you will want to check this out. One of Long Island’s very own amazing non-for-profit […]

May 7, 2010 By Nancy E. Hassel of LIPetPlace  Did you know that FEMA has declared May 8 as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day?  With the current oil spill in the gulf coast, recent failed terrorist boom scare in NYC, it brings awareness to Long Island pet parents that they need to be prepared.  It […]

May 3, 2010 By Nancy E. Hassel, LIPetPlace.com Did you know that the Town of Islip offers a FREE! Dog Education & Training Class?  Entering into the 3rd year of offering this service to its residents and non-residents, the class is offered completely free of charge. What’s the catch? Attendees are rewarded for coming with […]

Sunday, May 2, 2010 By Nancy Hassel, LIPetPlace.com A Barking Good Time! The first annual “Bellmore Barks,” on Sunday, May 2, was a barking good time for all that attended. The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores did a great job organizing the event, getting a ton of excellent pet vendors and hosting many fun […]