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Prescription For A Happy Healthy Life

NBC’s New Amsterdam’s Ryan Eggold and his Pit Jodie

By Lori Simmons Zelenko
Ryan Eggold has a catch phrase - from NEW AMSTERDAM the hit NBC TV show - “How can I help?” That’s a phrase he says has crept into his life and we suspect it is actually a mantra, an ongoing expression of his...
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The Anchorman And His Angel

WCBS TV’s Maurice Dubois And His Black Lab

By Lori Zelenko
Laughter. You can say laughter,” is the answer when we ask Maurice DuBois New York City’s WCBS News anchor about his answer to balancing time with family — his wife, Andrea — and his two sons ages...
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K-9 For Courage Kate Walsh

Speaks Out For Service Dogs

By Lori Zelenko
He’s won a Superbowl for The New York Giants, played for The Dallas Cowboys, been a star of the NFL and now he’s a successful entrepreneur, Isaiah Stanback though would tell you that his greatest accomplishments are...
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A Cat’s Christmas

For Kitties To Play With For An Entire Year

By Kate Benjamin
Make sure to treat your kitty this holiday season, whether it’s with a little something in her stocking or an extravagant surprise to show her just how spoiled she is. Here’s a roundup of the latest eye-catching cat products with something fun for everyone...
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Gifts For Dog Moms And Dads

Here’s How To Have A Woof Ready Christmas

By Lori Zelenko
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Gifts That Give Back

By Lori Zelenko
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*Online Exclusive * One Leg Up

When Jon Meighan and his wife, Lindsay, purchased Lake Erie Rubber & Manufacturing in Erie, PA, the factory was set to close its doors. It was a bit of a risky move, but Meighan wanted to find
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The Dog Who Took Me Up A Mountain

An Inspirational Adventure Story

By Rick Crandall
Hiking with Emme, my 20-pound Australian terrier, I rediscovered pure joy. Watching the intensity on her face and in her movements, filled her with purpose. She was just a dog, but her enthusiasm began to fill the hole in my life...
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Where To Go With Fido?

Top Picks for Dog-Friendly Getaways near and far

By Lori Simmons Zelenko
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Music Therapy Hits a High Note

By Meghan Rodick
A dog tinkles two keys of a piano with its paw. Some $200,000 is raised for a project, Music for Cats. Pets’ massage experiences are enriched with Bach in the background...
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Super Pet Expo

2020’s Can’t Miss East Coast Event

By Annabelle Shapiro
When people ask Brian Mason his favorite pet event of the year, he says enthusiastically, “Super Pet Expo!” A common response can be found among thousands of pet lovers who live in New Jersey and New York...
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* Online Exclusive * The Great Animal Healers

Two Animal Communicators Share Their Insights

By Sebastian Rubino
When it comes to psychic - for pets or for people - one might imagine someone who sees into a person’s future and reads their palm. Maybe throw in a crystal ball or a Ouija board too. But believe it or not, psychics are no joke...
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Pet Tech

Must-Buy Pet Innovations For The New Year

By Aaron Greenbaum
With Holidays and a glorious New Year on our minds, now’s the perfect time to buy innovative gifts for friends and family. And, for the pet lovers on your list, here is a nifty selection ready to make life with their beloved fur kids that much smarter...
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* Online Exclusive * Rescue Heroes

Plush Toys Tell The Story of Real Life Rescue Dogs

By Lori Zelenko
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to hold an adorable soft, cuddly puppy in the palm of your hand? A plush pup who has a heartwarming story to tell of finding its fur-ever home? This dream comes true with the authentic and lovable collection of...
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Protecting And Preserving Red And Grey Wolves

The South Salem Wolf Conservation Center

By Sebastian Rubino
Due to overhunting and habitat loss, wolf populations are not what they once were. However, thanks to the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem, New York, there is still a glimmer of hope for them...
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Healthy, Happy Holidays With Your Pet

Rock & Rawhide Shares Helpful Hints For A Safe Season

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
There is a chill in the air along with the scent of roasted chestnuts, pine needles, and endless holiday season aromas emanating from kitchens across the land.  That wonderful time of year is upon us with homes filled...
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Fix By Five

Saves Felines

By Crystal C. Long
We are in the middle of a pet-related crisis! According to the ASPCA, approximately 7.6 million companion animals go into animal shelters each year in the United States. Out of this number, approximately...
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Holiday Adoption

By Annabelle Shapiro
The holidays are an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Whether your family celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, or none, this time of year is intended to be filled with love, compassion, and the spirit of giving....
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*Online Exclusive* Pit Bulls & Pumpkins

Fall Festival is Bigger & Better than ever!

By NYLM
Every day is a Pit Bull celebration at the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge (RBARI), but Sunday, October 20th is an extra special day that we look forward to each year – Pit Bulls & Pumpkins Fall Festival...
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*Online Exclusive * Not Your Typical Vet or Pet

By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice)
You'll have to check her temperature every 15 minutes until it's normal,” said the veterinary nurse to me in the surgical recovery room at the Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City. I had to take the...
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*Online Exclusive * Rogue Pet Science

is leading the charge to completely upend the Pet food industry

Founded by a dog-training-scientist who works in multiple fields of animal health around the world and a competitive bodybuilder with over 12+ years in the dog world, they found a severe nutritional...
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Dr. Marty

Father of Integrative Veterinary Medicine

By Crystal C. Long
Natural healing. A holistic approach with kindness and insight beyond compare, Dr. Marty is truly a rock star among vets. We are not exaggerating. What makes this celebrated veterinarian worthy of a...
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Still Debating Declawing?

Why New Yorkers Love Cat Claws and So Should You

By Arielle Bennett and Dr. Eric Dougherty, DVM
On July 22, New York made cat declawing officially a thing of the past when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that ended the procedure across the state. As owners of a proud declaw-free feline veterinary practice in Manhattan (www.thecatpractice.com)...
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DINING IN STYLE

Restaurants Welcome Our Four-Legged Friends

By Scott & Broadway
All I can say is wow, for so long every time my family went out it always meant that i’d sit and stay home till they came home. But all of a sudden...