Category Archives: Animals

Homeless Bloodhounds Find Love and Stardom

Meet Pete and Lily, two gorgeous Bloodhounds that went from rescue pups to Broadway stars. Prior to starring in the classic tail, A Christmas Story, this dynamic duo were abandoned, tied to a tree, without shelter, food or water, until Ontario … Continue reading

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What is TNR?

TNR stands for “Trap-Neuter-Return”, and is a method of humanely trapping unaltered feral cats, spaying or neutering them, and releasing them back to the same location where they were collected. TNR is promoted by the ASPCA as a humane and … Continue reading

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The Story Behind TASC

The story behind The American Street Cat can also be found on the TASC website, but we couldn’t resist making it a part of our blogging history. So, in the words of TASC founder Kathryn Walton, here is the backstory: … Continue reading

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The Making of the Bideawee Shirt

We are so proud of the design created by Bennie Wells! Not only is the image eye-catching, but the underlying message of compassion and companionship is one that (I think) can resonate with any animal lover. To really understand what’s … Continue reading

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Oh, what a day! Whiskers in Wonderland – Part I

I just got back from Whiskers in Wonderland – Day 1. What a trip! Here were some of the highlights: 1. A meet and greet w/ Bocker the Labradoodle. Did you know that he’s been in major motion pictures? Like … Continue reading

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Petco + KittyKind + SocialPakt = Perfect Combination

A few months ago, after going to the Farmers Market in Union Square, we decided to take a stroll into Petco. You know the one right on the north-west corner of the park? Our dog Charlie LOVES dog treats (like … Continue reading

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