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Bark in the Park with the Mets at Citi Field | thepupdiary.com

How lucky are we to attend a Major League baseball game?! The Mets organization teams with animal charities to host dog-friendly Bark in the Park events two times each season. The spring game took place this weekend at Citi Field and benefitted North Shore Animal League America. Hundreds of doggies took part in a field-level doggy parade and then watched the game from the Pepsi Porch. The first 500 pups received cute Mets-themed bandanas.

BARK in the Park

We yipped and yapped at all of the dogs and were truly astonished at the different breeds represented. It was a “meet the breeds” at the ballpark– from Dobermans to Saint Bernards to Yorkies, Westies, Huskies, and everything in between! The next dog-friendly game will be held on Saturday, September 14. Purchase your tickets as soon as they become available because this sells out every year. AND, many other Major League teams host events throughout the season! If you are traveling this summer, check the local team to see what they have planned. Play ball!!

: Bark in the Park at Citi Field

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Dogs of New York – Adoptable Dogs | thepupdiary.com

16 Apr

We would love to feature some Dogs of New York on our Pup Diary blog – our friends, dogs we meet, celebrity dogs, and of course, Adoptable Dogs! We were both adopted from shelters, so it is only fitting that we start with doggies looking for homes!

Best Friends Animal Society Event

Where to find Adoptable Dogs in New York

The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals is a great resource! They list contact information for rescue groups and shelters. We luv Animal Haven Shelter – Cubby’s first home before she was adopted.

The City shelter – Animal Care & Control – can’t turn away any animals, so they always have more dogs than they can care for. Visit their Care Centers to adopt a pup!

Petfinder.com is a great source to search for a particular size or breed of dog. Over 13,000 rescue groups have animals listed with Petfinder!

Breed-specific rescue groups are often run by volunteers who love the breed! We work for Yorkie 911 Rescue doing home visits and occasionally fostering. If you are looking for a specific breed, check to see if they have a rescue group. In NY, we know there are groups for Pugs, Westies, Shibas . . . The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals has a network of breed rescue groups.

Head to adoption events! We love the Best Friends Animal Society Pet Super Adoption event — this year on April 26-28 at Westchester County Center. We have volunteered at this event the past two years and we have seen just about every breed of dog for adoption! Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days will be held in NYC on June 1 and 2.

We know folks who have found adoptable pups on Craigslist, too.

Follow blogs like That Touch of Pit where adoptable dogs are often listed.

And remember, you can always become a foster parent before you adopt. We luv Foster Dogs NYC.

And finally – get active! Many events showcase pups or are great places to network to learn about pups!

: Best Friends Animal Society

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The Sato Project brunch | thepupdiary.com

15 Apr

Mom took the LIRR out to Douglaston Manor this morning to support The Sato Project and their annual brunch fundraising event. The Sato Project helps rescue abandoned and abused dogs from Puerto Rico. They mainly work at Dead Dog Beach where they rescue the dogs, fully vet them including spay and neuter, and then fly the pups off the island into forever homes. Since The Sato Project’s inception in November 2011, they have rehabilitated and adopted an average of 26 dogs per month in the U.S. One of their little doggies was a special brunch guest.

We love this video that their photographic volunteer, Sophie Gamand, made to show some of the behind the scenes work they do:

The sold-out brunch had flowing mimosas and bellinis, over 75 raffle prizes, New York City skyline views, and lots of dedicated volunteers and supporters. Our friends from Yorkie 911 Rescue, Celebrity Catwalk, and other groups came out to support. Designer Anthony Bandit Rubio was there and is working on a special project, Dog Vogue, with Sophie Gamand.

: The Sato Project Brunch

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Categories Dog Events, Dogs Giving Back

New York dogs – your perfect weekend | thepupdiary.com

12 Apr

What makes a perfect doggy weekend in New York City? We think it includes fun, philanthropy, food, and frolicking! Our Pup Diary of events includes many doggy (and sometimes human only) events and activities. Here is how we like to cover our bases!

Brooklyn Bridge Park

FUN: Art galleries, playgroups, doggy spas, shopping, parks, dog runs, parties . . . and sometimes just snuggling on the couch! Check the calendar to see many “fun” events you may want to check out!

PHILANTHROPY: We conduct home visits for Yorkie 911 Rescue. What does this mean? We visit potential doggy adopters in their homes to see if they are fit doggy parents. We meet their current pets and other family members. (We also get to see lots of cool real estate!) We make several visits a month, but each visit is less than 30 minutes. This is a very easy way to give back to the doggy community! Contact your favorite rescue group or shelter and ask how you can sign up.

FOOD: Smorgasburg opened last weekend and we were there! The Saturday location is not dog friendly . . . but Sunday’s beautiful river setting in the Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO does allow pups. Arrive early because it gets extremely crowded. Small pups in bags are welcome on the East River Ferry and the Brooklyn Bridge stop is easy walking distance to Smorgasburg.

FROLICKING: We love to frolic along the Hudson River walking paths. The river cafe’s are beginning to open their doors now that Spring has sprung! We love to walk from Chelsea up to The Boat Basin Cafe. There are several dog-friendly cafe stops along the way!

: Trip to Smogasburg

: Tobacco Warehouse

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Easter weekend and the New York dog | thepupdiary.com

29 Mar

Doggies will dust off their bonnets and gowns and head to the New York City Easter parade Sunday morning, March 31 from 10 am to 4 pm. People and pups gather on Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th Streets to get a look at the beautiful and outrageous hats and costumes. A real feast for the eyes! The “parade” is more of a gathering than a marching procession.

Cubby gets ready for Easter

We make a brief stop at the parade. It tends to get a bit too crowded for us! We’ll check out some other options around town to celebrate the spring season.

-The Boat Basin cafe at West 79th Street will open beginning Saturday, March 30 at noon

-Nick Cave’s “Heard NY” brings 30 dancing horses to Grand Central Terminal

-Inwood Library is hosting a free dog talk on Saturday – humans only

–Almost Home Animal Rescue holds their huge Chinese Auction on Saturday – humans only