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13 Apr 13

OWG went to the dogs! ...

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 Frei of Westminster, and tons or happy and yappy dogs walking the majestic grounds throughout the day.  If you missed Saturday, you can still go Sunday – but there will not be any vendors, just a beautiful day out to walk your dog and enjoy the grounds. OWG is off limits to dogs the rest of the year, Dog Days is the perfect opportunity to explore the grounds with your favorite pooch.  Bring a camera as there are so many different oppoturnities to capture beautiful pictures of your pup like the ones taken by me below.  Check out the video on our TV channel and many more pictures here too!

MORE PICTURES HERE!!

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23 Aug 10

August and Animals ...

By Pamela Fitzpatrick, of YourDogWalkers, shihtzu58@optonline.net

August and Animals 

Did you know that August 24 marks the date that the Animal Welfare Act was signed into law? This 1966 act, the original intent of which was to regulate the care and use of animals in the laboratory, has become the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. Other laws, policies, and guidelines may include additional species coverage or specifications for animal care and use, but all refer to the Animal Welfare Act as the minimum acceptable standard.

ASPCA founder Henry Bergh was born on August 29, 1813.  In addition to founding the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1866,   Mr. Bergh also helped form the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.   According to their website, the ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere, and continues today with their mission “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”

Finally, most of us have heard of ‘Dog Days of Summer’ those hot late summer days when the air is hot and stagnant. In some European cultures, July 24 through August 24 is still considered to be the dog days.  The name comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, (aka the Dog Star), is closest to  the sun during the ‘Dog Days’ and that proximity was responsible for the hot weather.  Sirius, which is found in the Canis Major (Big Dog) constellation, is the brightest star in our summer night sky.  Why not look up at the stars tonight and see if you can see it?