Warm Up With A Cuddly Friend On These Cool Fall Nights | Adopt a Pet: Oct 2-3

STATEN ISLAND, NY – Here’s a story that will make you smile.

Christian, a Staten Islander, soldier from New York State and founder of SIFT (Staten Island Friends Together), helps people facing disasters. The group helps families dig through the rubble to find precious memories and try to get back on their feet.

When Hurricane Ida devastated parts of the East Coast and Louisiana, Christian and two other volunteers flew in to help. During his mission, he came across a dilapidated house crushed by a fallen tree. His team went to investigate and found several dogs trying to get out of the sun. Most were malnourished and had to resolve to eat whatever they could find – stones, dirt and trash – to survive.

Christian and his team went out of their way to help the animals, which suffered from fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, broken teeth and more.

“It hurt me a lot to see what condition they were in,” Christian said.

Then he found Bear. Bear had been abandoned even before the storm struck.

After a long search to find dog owners via Facebook, flyers, and word of mouth, Christian decided he couldn’t leave Bear behind.

ADOPTION EVENTS

Thank you to the volunteers who dedicate themselves to helping these animals to be adopted by loving families like you. It takes a lot of time and dedication to volunteer in the animal rescues listed below.

Before adopting a new furry friend, volunteers organize weekly pet events in and around the borough, send out announcements, organize fundraisers, help with supplies, clean cages, feed them. animals, making sure an animal’s medical needs are taken care of and more. All of this is done without pay, out of love and behind the scenes.

If you are looking to adopt, remember that there are elderly and disabled pets out there who also need your care and attention.

If you are unable to adopt, please consider volunteering, donating or hosting, or sharing this page with someone who can.

Let me introduce you to Spike …

Upcoming pet events in and around the borough are listed below, as well as local places to eat with your dog and dog-friendly parks on Staten Island. Click on the photos above to meet the adorable dogs and cats to adopt this weekend.

October 2

• SICAW will be at PetSmart, 1525 Forest Ave., 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Louie’s Legacy will be at PetSmart, 1525 Forest Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Louie’s Legacy will be at Boris and Horton, 195 Avenue A, Manhattan, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GIFTS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

Stellar Villa is a New York-based artist who recently raised over $ 11,500 for pet shelters after single-handedly creating 1,252 personalized pet art over the course of 21 days. Now, she is working to create ongoing partnerships with local animal shelters to continue fundraising. If you’re looking for a gift for a dog lover, check out Stellar’s work.

EACH WEDNESDAY

Do you like dogs? Do you like beer? Then get a cold one at the Dog Club at Flagship Brewing Co. The club will meet every Wednesday from 5 to 11 p.m. in the Flagship Brewery Dining Room, 40 Minthorne St., near Bay Street.

The Flagship’s Dog Club is for that special breed of dog and beer lovers who can bring their well-behaved puppies to meetings. Once a month, a guest speaker will talk about their own specialty or knowledge regarding the welfare of their loyal and valued friends.

For more information, visit https://www.restaurantji.com/ny/staten-island/the-flagship-brewing-company-/ or call 718-448-5284.

IN PROGRESS

1. Cheap or Free Sterilization and Sterilization: The ASPCA’s free and low-cost mobile sterilization and sterilization van travels through all five boroughs in each neighborhood.

Low-income pet owners in the five boroughs with proof of public assistance, such as Social Assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, Supplementary Security Income (SSI), disability, food stamps, TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) or social housing can benefit from free sterilization. / neutral services for their cat or dog. If you have a pit bull, pit bull mix, or certain large breed dogs, this is free too.

For the exact times the van will be in your area as well as pre-tour instructions, visit aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter or call 877-SPAY-NYC (877-772-9692).

2. Apply for a dog license. Save time and postage by applying online. For a request or more information, visit nyc.gov/doglicense. See the flyer in the gallery above.

HOW TO CONTACT LOCAL RESCUE GROUPS

• New York Animal Care Centers; 212-788-4000, nycacc.org; located at 3139 Veterans Road West. Adoption hours: Monday to Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Fur Friends in Need, a New Jersey-based group with members from Staten Island and adoption events on the island; 732-829-1426, [email protected], furfriendsinneed.com.
• Happy Homes Animal Rescue, a New Jersey-based group with adoption events in Staten Island; 914-393-8292, [email protected], [email protected]; happyhomesinc.org.
• the legacy of Louis; 646-397-LLAR (5527), [email protected], louieslegacy.org.
• Mom Chris Animal Rescue Inc .; 347-983-2240, [email protected], mamachrisrescue.org.
• The New York Bullying Crew; 844-633-NYBC (6922), [email protected], nybullycrew.org.
• PLUTO Rescue of Staten Island; 718-227-0553, [email protected], plutorescue.org. Please Note: PLUTO works with and promotes animal adoption from the Associated Humane Society in Newark, NJ
• Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare (SICAW); 718-948-5623, sicawsaves.org.
• Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue; [email protected], statenislandhopeanimalrescue.org, 800-477-9168.
• Victory for the rescue of speechless animals; 718-442-1625, [email protected], victory4thevoicelessanimalrescue.com

OUTDOOR DINNER WITH YOUR DOG

Outdoor meals are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Angelina’s Ristorante, 339 Ellis St., Tottenville, 718-227-2900

The Burrito Bar, 585 Forest Ave., West Brighton, 718-815-9200

Ciro Pizza Café, 862 avenue Huguenot, Huguenot, 718-605-0620

Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn, 4254 Arthur Kill Rd., Charleston, 718-984-1202

Shake Shack, Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave., New Springville, 929-529-0513

Silver Lake Golf Course, 915 Victory Blvd., Silver Lake, 718-442-4653

Call ahead for reservations. For more information, see the NYC Dogs in Restaurant Rules.

PARKS ADAPTED TO DOGS

· Allison Park, off-leash area, field at the end of the trail bordered by Prospect Avenue, Sailors Snug Harbor Cemetery and Pond.

· Amundsen Trail, off-leash area, between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard.

· Arthur Von Briesen Park, off-leash area, lawn, middle of the park on the right side.

· Bloomingdale Park, dog park, Maguire Avenue behind the sports fields closer to Ramona Avenue.

· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, open field above picnic area near Royal Oak Road and Rice Avenue.

· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, Brookside Avenue between Alpine Court and Kingsley Avenue (lawn area).

· Clove’s Tail Park, off-leash area, lawn, corner of Victory Boulevard and Little Clove Road.

· Conference House Park, dog park, Clermont Avenue and Massachusetts Street.

· Cozzens Woods Park, off-leash area, Page Avenue between Hylan Boulevard and Amboy Road.

· Crescent Beach Park, off-leash area, Tennyson Drive and Glover Avenue. Located in the meadow area leading to the beach.

· Evergreen Park, off-leash zone, Greaves Avenue and Evergreen Street.

· Father Macris Park, off-leash area, lawn beyond the ball field.

Ida Court Playground Dog Run, Ida Court between North Railroad Street and Drumgoole Road East.

· Lemon Creek Park, off-leash area, at the bottom of Seguine Avenue at Johnston Terrace; just below the playground.

· Siedenburg Park, off-leash zone, Greaves Avenue and Evergreen Street.

· Silver Lake Park, dog park, Victory Boulevard under the pavilion, in front of the Parkview Apartments.

· South Beach Park, off-leash area. Note: On the sand after Labor Day and before Memorial Day.

· Willowbrook Park, off-leash area, archery range.

· Wolfe’s Pond Park, dog park, to the left of Cornelia Avenue.

For more information on rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.

BEACHES AND SWIMMING

Dogs are not allowed to enter swimming facilities, including New York beaches. However, from October 1 to May 1, leashed dogs are permitted on the sand and boardwalk in Midland Beach and South Beach.

Dogs on a leash are permitted on the Midland Beach and South Beach boardwalk.

For more information on the rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.

PET POISON HELP LINES

If you suspect your pet has ingested a potentially toxic substance, contact the Pet Poison Hotline at 855-764-7661 or petpoisonhelpline.com, or contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426- 4435 or aspca.org.

As the seasons go by, keep plants poisonous for animals in mind: https://www.rover.com/blog/poisonous-plants/

TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY

To report an animal abuse incident, call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To contact a police officer responsible for environmental protection or report suspected violations, contact the DEC law enforcement dispatch center at 844-DEC-ECOS (844-332-3267) or dec.ny .gov /.