Who is “Sam Katz On The Loose”? Ask one of NBC’s Top Cats, Frank Radice, his wife, Vida, and the world-renowned 3-D pop illustrator, Charles Fazzino. Their book is a one-of-a-kind picture book filled with playful rhymes and gorgeous illustrations. Sam Katz On The Loose is sure to please art lovers and children alike! […]
“A Week in an Animal Shelter” Begs For a Change in Society, One at a Time
In the last ten minutes I threw away two paper cups, raced to grab a coffee from a local deli, and caught a taxi to travel cross-town. Once I got out of the cab, I threw the plastic cup away in the trash, never to be seen again. Sounds pretty simple, but I must […]
Most Eligible Pet 2004: Designer Sergio Duque’s Seven Toy Poodles
These seven adorable pooches were the inspirations for Sergio Duque’s new line of luxury dog couture, Lucho, Doggie Luxe. The line strays from frilly, flamboyant looks evocative of so many doggie lines available today, and boasts chic, urban attire “for metro sexual dogs.” Always stylish in daddy’s designs, these eligible pets are fashion mavens […]
Most Eligible Pets 2004: Kermit, The Four-Legged Hero at Ground Zero
Kermit Durhman is a seven-year-old with a full-time job. This German Shepherd was trained to be a patrol dog. Due to a deformity in his left forepaw, Kermit’s trainers steered away from running intensive specialties such as drug-sniffing in favor of nitrate detection. Kermit is a bomb-sniffing dog. This skill led him to be […]
Animal Precinct Star Annemarie Lucas: Hero to the animals of New York City
Annemarie Lucas’ job as a Supervisor of Special Investigations in the Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) of the ASPCA is a far cry from her original aspirations. Armed with a fine arts degree, Lucas moved to New York to pursue a career on Broadway. An animal lover, she was struck by the neglect of the […]
Sunny Side Up – Animal Friendly Beauty Products Perfect for Summer!
Keeping well bronzed and coiffed has never been easier. Put your best foot forward, and dive into the newest trends in bronzers, sunblocks, and foot scrubs—all “musts” for a sizzling summer! Think a quick slather of sunblock at the pool is adequate ammo against the heat, humidity, dehydration and damaging rays? Think again. As […]