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A column that deals with all manner of pets and their owners in New York City.

A column that deals with all manner of pets and their owners in New York City.

  1. Thought the Preschool Interview Was Hard? Try the One for Doggy Day Care

    Dog owners planning an end-of-summer trip sans pet had better prep their pooches (and themselves) for a long trial “play date” and lots of paperwork.

    By Alix Strauss

     

  2. A Sip of Wine, a Palette of Paint — and Thou

    A new art class, Pet Portrait Fun, lets dog owners make striking watercolor portraits — with a little help a professional sketch artist.

    By Alix Strauss

     

  3. Please Don’t Make Me Go Out There

    After a blizzard, dogs across the city are often reluctant to walk outside. But it’s not because of the snow; it’s because of the salts.

    By John Surico

     

  4. The Pied Piper of Parrots

    The colorful and intelligent birds can drive owners crazy with their loud and unpredictable behavior. Glenn Sorino is here to help.

    By Britta Lokting

     

  5. Where the Dogs Are

    Long Meadow in Prospect Park during off-leash hours is like a paradise for dogs. Unless your Shih-Tzu is a timid scaredy-cat.

    By Robert Peele

     

  6. In Central Park, Teaching Dogs to Sit (in Yiddish)

    There’s a lot of kibitzing and not much kvetching in a course sponsored by a Jewish nonprofit that teaches dogs (and humans) commands in Yiddish.

    By Alix Strauss

     

  7. When the Delayed Passenger Is a Potbellied Pig

    The Ark at JFK, an animal center at Kennedy International Airport, makes dogs, cats, horses and other creatures in transit feel at home.

    By Andy Newman

     

  8. This Instagram Dog Wants to Sell You a Lint Roller

    A peek into the surreal and inevitable world of the spokespet-for-hire.

    By Andy Newman

     

  9. Why Can’t More Dogs Go to the Beach?

    Many coastal towns are creating dog parks on or near the beach, or adding dog-friendly beach hours. Not everyone is happy about it.

    By Jen A. Miller

     

  10. I Raised Baby Pigeons in My Bathroom

    My wife rescued a bird from a Brooklyn subway escalator. Then the adventure began.

    By Andy Newman