If you’re looking to welcome a new furry member to your family, I always recommend checking out the animal shelter nearest you. Adopting local helps improve the lives of pets in our community. In Jersey City, our local animal shelter is the Liberty Humane Society, and several pups and cats are looking for a new […]
Pets of JC: Meet Adoptable Europa from the Liberty Humane Society
A few months ago, Europa came to Liberty Humane Society (LHS) with her five puppies and another adult dog. They lived in a windowless basement without any food or water. Europa struggled to nourish the litter of pups given her situation. Thanks to a few compassionate and concerned neighbors who saw these dogs’ unfortunate situation, […]
A Look into Pitness in the Park – Happening October 16th!
If you’re a huge dog lover and have a soft spot for Pit Bulls, you do not want to miss out on Pitness in the Park. It is an incredible event fighting to stop the many prejudices against Pit Bulls. We often hear myths on how dangerous these dogs are and continue to see breed […]
What To Know Before Bringing Home a New Furry Friend
2020 has forced the entire human civilization to stay home for long periods of time. While some tried to come up with new routines to settle into as we “wait out” this pandemic, others have decided to welcome new members into the household. No, we are not talking about babies, but rather furbabies! Rescuing an […]
5 Dog Friendly Beaches in New Jersey
We are in the middle of a heatwave, temps are soaring and our poor pups are sweating their little tails off. I recently asked my readers for suggestions on where to bring my little Harvey for a swim in New Jersey! Unfortunately there aren’t a lot of options, and most have strict rules and regulations. […]
10 homemade dog treat recipes for your pup
In honor of National Pet Week, treat your pup to some biscuits and snacks made with love! Cooked/Baked Peanut butter + cheese biscuits If you’ve got a pup who loves cheesy treats, bake these treats with added peanut butter! You’ll need flour, shredded cheese, peanut butter, egg, oats, and corn meal. Be sure to use […]
Pets of Social Media: The Good, The Bad, The Industry featuring Will Ferman of PuparazziNYC
“Felicity the Chiweenie” on Instagram all started as a joke. Countless family, friends and even strangers had consistently remarked about how photogenic she was. “Her expressions are so funny,” they’d say. “She’d could be on TV,” another would mention. Every time someone suggested I put her on Instagram or get her an agent, I would […]
Pets of JC: The Everything JC Pet Hot List
A while back, we took to Instagram to ask our Jersey City pet parents about all the places and people you love and count on to help you make your pets’ lives the best they can be. You all gave great feedback and recommendations on the best of the best in JC. I compiled your […]
Pets of Jersey City: Shaping our Community One Paw at a Time
If you ever walk down the pedestrian district of downtown Jersey City, walk along the waterfront, or visit Washington Park in the Heights, you’ll notice a common trend: dogs are everywhere in JC. They’re a presence to be reckoned with and definitely making JC theirs. A few weeks ago, I took to Instagram to survey […]
Celebrate National Puppy Day on March 23rd!
It’s National Puppy Day! Find out where to get yourself a new furry friend, where to get them some treats, different services for dog owners, and ways to give your pups something fun to do for the day! Adopt a Dog If you’re looking for a dog, why not adopt one? You can visit Liberty Humane […]
Jersey City’s First Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Program
When visiting local shelters in urban areas, it is common to see large dogs having difficulty being adopted, as well as several cats roaming the streets. For anyone with pets, they know how expensive it can be to spay and neuter their animals. The costs add up, and that’s not doable for a portion of the […]
Bark in the Park
Liberty Humane Society is hosting the 14th annual Bark in the Park on October 14th! Bark in the Park is the biggest pet festival in Hudson County hosted by the only non-profit animal shelter in Hudson County, and features hundreds of participants gathering at Church Square Park in Hoboken to celebrate the work and animals of Liberty Humane Society and the communities served by the organization. All donations […]
Top 12 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Happy Thursday! There are a few things to look forward to this weekend, and we have our best recommendations ready for you! Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options for you! Featured Events LSC After Dark: Nerd […]
A Puppy Named Charlotte
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the cutest dog all the way from Puerto Rico! I’ve never been lucky enough to visit the Island but was able to get the exclusive on adopting a dog from the location! Meet, Charlotte! When is your birthday? Since I was adopted and we’re not exactly sure of […]
Piqapoo – The New Tool for Dog Owners
Lynn: Yes, we are writing about dog poop. More so, I am writing about my brother Gideon Hazan who is the CEO behind this awesome startup company based in Israel called Piqapoo. Videos for this patent have gone viral. They’re all over social media and the news all over the world. Even recently featured on People.com! […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Lincoln Park
While the crowds flocked to the beaches (and bars) this past Memorial Day, I sought out an adventure right here on Jersey City’s West Side. Admittedly, this (my first) trip to Lincoln Park was for business—this dog park is serious—but I snuck in some “me” time and relaxed with my lunch by the lake for […]
Diary of an LHS Volunteer: Orientation and Day 1
Before you can begin volunteering at Liberty Humane Society, you are required to attend an orientation session to get you, well, oriented to the rules, facility, and options that are available to LHS volunteers. My first trip to LHS to interview their director left me eager to help out, so I hopped on a Citi Bike […]
Pet Profile: Penny the Bospin
Name: Penny Age: 2 ½ years (ish) Breed: Bospin (Boston Terrier + Miniature Pinscher) Follow her on: Instagram @penny_the_bospin With well over 3,000 Instagram followers, a spot in The Dogist’s latest book, and a partnership with BarkBox, it goes without saying that Jersey City’s own Penny the Bospin has made her mark on the K-9 […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Hamilton Park
No matter what size of dog you own, you needn’t look any further for your canine’s exercising needs than the massive dog runs (yes, plural!) in Hamilton Park. Located on the east side of Hamilton Park in downtown Jersey City, there’s always plenty going on in and around these parks to keep you and your BFF […]
See Spot Rescued
If you haven’t noticed by now, I love dogs. Even more, I love rescue dogs, and all groups and people dedicated to rescuing dogs. Jersey City-based non-profit organization See Spot Rescued is one of these fantastic groups, and I got an opportunity to sit down with founder (that is, superwoman) Zarina Mak this week to […]