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Pups play poker for City Critters | thepupdiary.com
25 AprToyota of Manhattan turned their second-floor showroom floor into a poker parlor last night for the second annual Ante up for Animals benefit with Bulldog Poker Events. We strolled over in our Jeep to see what it was all about.
Ante up for Animals
We were greeted by a cute kitten from City Critters. The little tyke was looking for a home. Event proceeds were donated to City Critters to help them with their mission to find loving homes for cats and kittens abandoned in New York City, so hopefully this beauty will go home soon. Many City Critter adoptable cats stay at a local Petco and PetSmart while they search for homes. The organization also has a network of foster homes and volunteers.
City Critters kitten looking for a home
Great prizes (a SCION car lease, a cruise, and more) were at stake, so folks were serious about the Poker. We were happy to check out the vendors, enjoy the music, chat with friends, and bid on raffle prizes. We’re not sure if anyone did win the car since we left before the end of the tournament, but everyone seemed to have a great time. Or maybe that was partly due to the flowing vodka and tequilla drinks. BOL!
We did find out that several guests had expressed an interest in the cute kitten, so hopefully she will have a forever home soon! Thanks to Dana from Whitegate PR for organizing a fun and philanthropic evening! Can’t wait for the next one!
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- Ante up for Animals
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Bark in the Park with the Mets at Citi Field | thepupdiary.com
21 AprHow 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!!
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- Bark in the Park at Citi Field
Dogs of New York – Tasha Bella the Manhattan Morkie | thepupdiary.com
19 AprWe are excited to interview and profile Dogs of New York! Our first post featured New York’s Adoptable Dogs. Today we would like to interview our doggy friend and television star, Tasha Bella the Manhattan Morkie! She is on Twitter @ManhattanMorkie and she also has a Facebook page. Tasha and her mom, Susan, star on the debut episode of Nat Geo Wild’s Spoiled Rotten Pets with Beth Stern this Saturday, April 20 at 9 pm.
Introducing Tasha Bella!!
Tasha Bella
Photo Credit: Susan Godwin
Q. How did you get your name?
A. My real name is Natasha but my friends call me Tasha, for short. I am named after one of my Mom’s favorite actresses, Natalie Wood – whose real name is Natasha Gurdin.
What neighborhood do you call home?
I live in Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood of Manhattan – that actually makes me neighbors with Cubby and Ginger!!
Favorite dog-friendly NYC spot?
My favorite dog-friendly NYC spot is definitely Shake Shack!! They have yummy hamburgers that Mom shares with me – and we have a lot of Pup Scout meetings there, so it’s always a fun time! Tribeca Grand Lounge is a very chic place to go, too.
Favorite day trip from NYC?
I actually haven’t been out of NY that much, unless it’s far away, I’ve been on lots of planes – but a day trip, hmmmm, does Brooklyn count? I love Coney Island – they have the best hot dogs!
Do you have any pet peeves?
Oh yes – my pet peeve is being forced to ride in a car!! I hate cars! I pant and shake the entire ride! But what Mom thinks is funny is that I love the subway and buses! BOL I guess I’m just a city girl at heart!
Human peeves?
When humans use that vacuum thing – that’s the only time you’ll hear me bark! I hate vacuums!!
What do you like to eat?
I eat Artemis dry food and Stella & Chewy’s and Natural Balance – but I REALLY like to eat turkey and vanilla ice cream!!!!!!
If you could break bread with any doggy (past or present) who would that be?
I would love to break bread with Freeway, from “Hart to Hart” – Mom watches the DVDs of that show and Freeway is one cool dude!
Any famous humans you would like to meet?
I’ve been pretty lucky with meeting some great actresses, because my Mom is in the business. She’s introduced me to dog loving, Broadway legends Chita Rivera and Bernadette Peters and wonderful actress, Valerie Harper – who is the person who told Mom, years ago, that she should get a dog, so she got me!
Tasha is a Pup Scout
Photo Credit: Susan Godwin
Birthday suit or dressed to the K-nines?
Dressed to the K-nines of course!! I wouldn’t feel right walking around naked! BOL
Designer duds or off the rack?
Designer Duds!! I started with off the rack, as a puppy – but once you start with designer duds, there’s no going back!
Favorite doggy charity?
I love Yorkie 911 Rescue, not just because I’m half Yorkie, they help lots of doggies besides Yorkies.
I also like Celebrity Catwalk and Broadway Barks! Too hard to pick just one Favorite doggy charity.
What is one thing other pups probably don’t know about you?
That I’m engaged!! BOL Just kidding – everyone knows that already! BOL
But maybe they didn’t know that my real name is Natasha. Or that I have a stroller that I’ve never used! (Maybe this will shame Mom into using it!)
Upcoming summer plans?
OMD, so many plans! After Blog Paws, we have ZZ and Pebbles Disco Party, then Yorkie 911 Fundraiser, then Dexter and Zoes wedding in CT – then I want to visit Gramma & Grampa in NH – I am going to be one busy doggie this summer!
Any new doggy products you can recommend?
We just found Dawn Diesler’s new line of dog carriers, Bespoke Canine!! They are so lightweight and pretty – and the best part is the inter-changeable handles, to match ALL our outfits! So cool!
Thank you so much, Tasha, for being a great doggy to interview!! We will watch you on Spoiled Rotten Pets this Saturday, April 20 at 9 pm!!
Dogs of New York – Adoptable Dogs | thepupdiary.com
16 AprWe 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!
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