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The Scoop: Gerard Butler in the Middle of a Dog Fight

PetSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:55:05 -0700

Nope, not a cat fight - the sometimes heartbreaker Gerard Butler had a furry run-in with the law in NYC on Monday. TMZ is reporting more details on the dog fight involving the actor's smooshy, who we've glimpsed frequenting the set of The Bounty (along with fan fave, Norman).

Gerard's off-leash Lolita was allegedly attacked street side by a Greyhound, Mayfly, which caused the actor to push away the offending animal . . . and later bring his Pug to a vet for injuries. Although the Greyhound's owners claim that Gerard smacked one of their dogs without cause, no charges have been pressed and all the involved pups are OK.

I understand the illegality of having a pup off leash but, as someone who's had her dog attacked unprovoked as a puppy, it's a split-second reaction and a scary thing for all parties involved - do you think there's more to this story? Before you share, check out a cute video of Lolita looking rather friendly on leash as a puppy back in 2007, when you read more.

Out and About: New York's Le Parker Meridian

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:00:46 -0800

For an extravagant weekend away for your entire (furry) family, visit Le Parker Meridian to spend your days roaming the city streets, and your nights tucked away at a swank hotel. This midtown gem features a Feed the Party Animal–room service menu including steak tartare for the carnivores and a minced meat/fruit concoction for the omnivores, a flexible no size, weight, or breed restriction pet policy . . . and is home to Norma’s, the best breakfast-all-day restaurant for you if your pets aren't in the sharing mood with their own snacks.

Much like their dog-run info, NYC provides a comprehensive list of pet-friendly accommodations to choose from. Other standouts include the Ritz-Carlton with Burberry raincoats on loan for the furry fashionistas to North's fave pet-friendly chain, the W, which should stand for their very welcoming dog programs. If you're feeling forlorn for pets back home, or thinking of adding another one to your traveling brood, check out the also pet-happy SoHo Grand where you can even take a goldfish home with you when you leave.

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Out and About: New York's Buttercup's PAW-tisserie

PetSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:00:23 -0800

Buttercup's PAW-tisserie is often featured in my pet snack or people snack quizzes because they stock (and bake) some of the cutest animal yums around! This gourmutt dog bakery specializes in freshly baked, all natural and healthy treats with no added sugar, salt, or preservatives. They use only the highest quality, human-grade ingredients like fresh meat, roasted peanuts, organic carrots, fresh spinach, and carob and all biscuits are handmade, rolled, cut and then slow baked to perfection. Furthermore, the snacks are soy and corn free and are lab analyzed for protein, fat, fiber, and moisture content helping pup keep that boyish (or girlish) figure. Located in Park Slope, in addition to their special occasion pupcakes and truffles, stock up on great everyday treats here as well – perhaps after a stop by nearby Prospect Park, too!

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Out and About: New York's The Dog Run NYC

PetSugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:00:19 -0800

Ten feet wide, 15 feet long, 4.5 deep . . . and 87 degrees of chlorinated heaven! Treat your visiting (or local) pet to Open Swim at The Dog Run NYC for just $20. Held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays year-round, water-loving animals can take a group dip in the pool during this special time or you can shell out $50 to hop in with him for splashy fun playing keep-away or catch with the provided balls and frisbees or private pool time. Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise for pets because there is no pressure on the joins from impact with the ground and the warm water relaxes stiff and sore muscles – hydrotherapy specialists can help work with dogs in need of special therapy to help build muscles and resistance. If you're not sure how your pup will fare in the water, there are doggie life jackets available for that trial dip.

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Out and About: New York's Prospect Park

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:00:36 -0800

Brooklyn’s Prospect Park is just one of the many parks in New York that's open to dogs, but it also features an especially cohesive community of pet lovers. They've joined to form local organization, FIDO (Fellowship in the Interest of Dogs and their Owners), and welcome off-leashed dogs on the first Sunday of every month for coffee, goodies, and good, ol’ fun for the pooches to help spread the word about animal-related news, rules, and other events. The park itself features many wide-open, roaming spaces with off-leash hours (in the evenings and early mornings), and even has a Dog Beach for those Summer nights.

Typically, there are four types of rules established in NYC parks - no dogs allowed; leashed dogs allowed, off-leashed dogs permitted (usually during certain hours only), and off-leashed dogs allowed in separate, fenced-in dog runs within the park. The Parks Department keeps a location list of the dog runs and their rules for all five boroughs to let pet people stay up to date. That way, when it's time to play, you'll both know where to go!

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Out and About: New York's Z Spot

PetSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:17 -0800

If you have a pampered pal, you must make a stop at Z Spot! This store stocks nearly any and every extravagant item you can imagine for your pets. Part of Zitomer (which also includes the huge Zittles toy floor and Z Next Door for chic accessories), Z Spot is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I made a special trip here on North's first birthday – it's a great wishful thinking wonderland and celebration destination when the animal in your life is celebrating a special occasion. Unfortunately they don't have an online store that does their selection justice at this point but, if you're in New York, make your way over there to ooh and ahh over the baubles, bones, and beds for the furry ones.

Do you have suggestions for PetSugar? Click here to share your own tips with our Out and About travel group – and stay tuned as our week of New York continues!

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Real Housewives of NYC Do Tell: Pets Have Enemies, Too?

PetSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:14 -0700

Seems like Ginger the Chihuahua doesn't like anyone but mom . . . and that includes daughter, Ally. Uh oh. While Jill does hire a trainer to work on these issues on an episode of the Real Housewives of New York City, I can't help but recall my friend's grandmother's pooch that would growl and snarl at everyone who came by other than Nonna herself. I'm curious to know, if your pet doesn't like someone, how does he behave? Do tell in your comments below!

In the Spotlight: Bob and Ned's Big Adventure (With Naomi)

PetSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:45:42 -0700

Naomi Watts has a baby on board in addition to Bags on Board when taking her two cute pups for a jaunt in Soho over the weekend. Ned (the Cocker Spaniel) and Bob (the Yorkie) look pretty chill so the one-handed technique seems to be working well for this walkie.

Now, I notice both dogs have matching leashes – if you've got more than one pooch, do you buy unique leads for each furry friend or do you buy the same one in multiples? Share in the comments below after seeing a couple more pictures when you read more.

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Do Tell: What's the Pet-Friendliest City?

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:14 -0700

NYC jumps straight to my mind as the pet-friendliest city with the sheer number of boutiques, high-end services, and dog runs, but, after that, what's next? Now a couple months back I rounded up a list of cat-friendly places, but Rent.com recently released a list of the Top 10 Pet-Friendly Cities, and I've gotta say I was surprised not to see a few of my faves on it. At first I was bristling about San Francisco's low placement, but then I remembered how hard it was for me to find a pet-friendly place here . . . and I'm inclined to agree that it's far from number one considering rental industry data.

Check out their list and share your favorite cities for animal lovers and pet owners when you read more.

New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Houston, TX
San Francisco, CA
Austin, TX
Washington, DC/ Alexandria, VA
Portland, OR
Charleston, SC
Ann Arbor, MI

Pet Airways Makes First Flights Today: Are You Buying In?

PetSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:25:10 -0700

No people allowed, people. That's the policy on the Pet Airways fleet offering main cabin travel for pampered pals only. Although it began taking reservations when it launched with an introductory one-way fare of $150, prices now range from $250–$300 and take off from regional airports close to five US cities - New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles - and seats are selling fast. While times are limited, and cross country trips take about 24 hours with an overnight stay-and-play, there are plans to expand to 25 cities in the next three years.

I can understand trepidation about flying a pup as cargo or checked baggage, but this airline flies up to 50 pets in a cabin specially fitted with crates, making a nice alternative for people with larger pets, provided your departure and arrival locations fit with their offerings. What's your take?

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