Top Hat and Cocktails at the Ritz | thepupdiary.com

22 Oct

“You are a really happy dog.” That’s what the animal communicator said to me the other night at the SPCA of Westchester gala at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains. “You are grounded and you are confident. You are happy.” Well I was in a room at the Ritz surrounded by food and doggy pals. What more could a doggy dream of? I was HAPPY!

Posing with mom at the SPCA Gala

Posing with mom at the SPCA Gala

My mom brought me to the event to help raise funds for the animals at the SPCA of Westchester. This was our third time attending this event and it gets better every year! I didn’t even mind the dress mom made me wear . . . it was actually quite comfortable and kept me warm. We stalked the silent auction and won two trips for next year! We’ll be heading back to Inn by the Sea in Maine – one of our most favorite places! We also won a trip to Cape Cod at Lamb and Lion Inn – “1 of the top 12 pet-friendliest places in the world” per CNN.com!

Our friend and role model, Maria Milito, was honored at the event for all of her work helping animals.

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I was dumped at a shelter | thepupdiary.com

21 Oct

The man dropped me off at a shelter in the suburbs. He said he didn’t want me anymore because I couldn’t be trained. I was peeing on his carpet and he didn’t like that . . . He didn’t even bother to walk me or have me on a schedule! How was I supposed to know when and where to pee?! I really did love the little girl in the house, but the man said I had to go.

Ginger relaxing in the sun

Ginger relaxing in the sun

I was passed around a bit in the shelter system and then came to live with my human mom. I still remember the first day I saw my mom. I came into her apartment and peed on her rug! I had a crate, a bag of icky dog food, a collar, and a leash. We walked over to the neighborhood dog store and bought a harness and some good food. My mom was a newbie and thought I would sleep in my crate. NOT! I was in her bed within two minutes of my whimpering. I have her wrapped around my paws!

So I’m not perfect. But who really is?! I bark at all kinds of people and things. I am the best barker around! One thing is certain – I am potty trained! Well, two things are certain. I am potty trained and I have the best human mom in the world! I follow her everywhere. I am her shadow.

It’s Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month! You can find a pup just like me at your local shelter!

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Horseless carriages, please | thepupdiary.com

21 Oct

No, not headless horsemen. Horseless carriages. We hate to see the horses working in and around Central Park. It is just way too dangerous for them to be out in all of that traffic! And pollution! We think a solar-powered carriage would be a fun way to see the park! Of course, we prefer to walk (and run) through the park.

We say "NO" to carriage horses in NYC

We say “NO” to carriage horses in NYC

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It’s my birthday. Let me eat burgers | thepupdiary.com

21 Oct

Burger, burger, burger – yum! I love burgers! And mom said I can get a burger every night of my birthday week if I share it with my sister! Luckily there are several restaurants in New York City where I can have my burger and eat it, too! Here are eight spots where spot is welcome! Can’t wait to see where we go tonight!

Picnic tables on the river at SuperPier

Picnic tables on the river at SuperPier

Pier I Cafe – West 70th Street in Riverside Park

SuperPier – Hudson River at 15th Street

Mad. Sq. Eats – or another outdoor seasonal festival

The Shake Shack – outdoor locations around the city

Grand Central Terminal – downstairs food court

Boat Basin Cafe – Riverside Park at 79th Street

P.D. O’Hurley’s – Hudson River at 44th Street – Pier 84 (and other locations along the Hudson River)

Ballfield’s Cafe – Central Park

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What’s your Story | thepupdiary.com

21 Oct

We love the Story boutique on Tenth Avenue at 19th Street in Chelsea. Every four to eight weeks the shop changes concept with a different theme. The current theme, Made in America, showcases a wide variety of products from around the nation. Best of all, each new theme includes a cute pet area with carefully curated items.

Shopping at Story in NYC

Shopping at Story in NYC

If you’re looking for a unique gift, this is the place to come. We must get the DAFT Design Scotty doorstop! Other items included Bocce’s Bakery biscuits and Found My Animal leashes.

The shop is located at 144 Tenth Avenue at 19th Street.

Cute doorstop or book-end at Story

Cute doorstop or book-end at Story

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