Something strange happens to people when they deal with professionals in the hair industry (whether human or canine). As a groomer of New York’s most pampered cats and dogs, I get asked questions that range from sexual dysfunction and infidelity in marriage to prevention of serious mats and tangles! Perhaps this phenomenon can […]
Cats In The Sun – Greek Island of Cycladic
Cats are an inseparable part of everyday life on the Greek island of Cycladic: they have always been there, like the wind, the sun, the sea, day, and night. Greeks allow no pets in their homes, except for canaries. Yet the cats are true domestic cats, not abandoned or wild, and they have for […]
Animals in Art – LeRoy Neiman Goes Wild!
Strong colors & vivid images jump off the walls of celebrated artist LeRoy Neiman’s Manhattan art studio. His current projects include a painting of the unforgettable Army-Navy football game of 1946 and portrait of Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura. Sculptures of horses of different sizes and colors are also displayed on his windowsill. Strangely enough, you don’t see any signs of […]
AF Books – The Latest Summer Reads to Take to the Beach!
Almost a Whisper: A Holistic Approach to Working With Your Horse By Sam Powell with Lane Carter (Alpine Publications) Listening seems to be a forgotten art these days,” says Zen horseman Sam Powell. In an effort to raise awareness, Powell travels the country introducing novice and veteran horsemen alike to his technique, Teaching by Asking. “You can’t make a horse do anything,” Powell asserts, “but you can […]
AF Design – Showroom Seven: Animals are the Inspiration in the Design
In a sprawling two-story loft high above Manhattan’s fashion district, the gorgeous Felicity, Teddy and Ricky stroll among the racks of stylish dresses, almost as if they own the place. But these three aren’t models, they’re dogs, real dogs, — an English Staffordshire terrier, a Cairn terrier, and a Belgian shepherd, respectively. They happen […]
Ask the Vet: To Flea or Not to Flea!
Fortunately, today there is no excuse for a pet with parasites. There used to be sprays, smelly baths, and dips, but many of these were so toxic that they would do more harm than good. As well they couldn’t be used on cats, young animals and certain breeds without deadly results. Now, luckily, all of […]