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New NYC walking tour aims to capture cat lovers and history buffs
A new walking tour for friends of felines is replacing the “C” in NYC with cats. New York City is rich with history and there are countless sightseeing tours and attractions to experience it, but journalist and author of “The Cat Men of Gotham” Peggy Gavan felt that the city that never sleeps was missing a crepuscular animal... -
New York City welcomes its first-ever cat-themed hidden history tour
Pet owners, get excited. Cats About Town is a new venture sharing the hidden history behind the famous felines from Brooklyn Heights. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino joins the first tour.
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Meet the new arrivals on transport day at Best Friends Animal Society
Dozens of dogs and cats are brought in weekly for transport day at Best Friends Animal Society in SoHo. Looking to find a new furry friend? NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Meet Clear the Shelters' adoptable pets of 2024
So many adorable fur babies, so little time! Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, is returning in 2024 for its tenth consecutive year from Aug. 10 to Sept. 10. To learn more about Clear The Shelters 2024 and search for adoptable pets in your area, visit cleartheshelters.com. You can also donat... -
Tour Beth Stern's unique cat adoption center on Long Island
This cat adoption center on Long Island is a star-studded ‘dream come true.’
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Raw pet food connected to deadly cases of bird flu among NYC cats
As many as three cases of bird flu found in New York City pet cats, two of which were deadly, have been connected to a brand of raw pet food, according to city officials.
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Coyote captured after wandering into Upper East Side garage
Every dog has its day, and on the Upper East Side, it was a different kind of dog having its day. On Tuesday, a coyote walked into a parking garage (no, that’s not the setup to a joke), then parked itself between a Porsche and Mercedes Benz. The wild canine strolled right by Charles Toogood, who works at the...
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2 dogs get new homes after surviving NY plane crash that killed rescue flight pilot
Two dogs that survived an animal-rescue flight crash that killed the pilot have found new homes as the late aviator’s friends work to honor him by helping more pets, a shelter director said Wednesday.
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Woman jumped into Long Island canal to save her dog. Then she needed rescuing, too
A woman who jumped into a Long Island canal in an effort to save her runaway dog ended up needing help herself to escape the frigid waters.
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Remains of bulldog puppy found in backpack at Long Island park, officials say
The emaciated remains of a bulldog puppy were found inside a backpack left at a park on Long Island, according to officials.
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Kittens rescued from tied-up garbage bag after cries were heard in Brooklyn trash
They may be just a few weeks old, but four kittens already have quite a life story. The young felines are recovering after they were rescued from inside a bag thrown in the trash in Brooklyn.
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Clear the Shelters: Three furry friends need a home
Here are three pets looking for their forever homes.
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Check out these furry friends that need a home for the fall
NYC ACC is back with some adorable pets who are looking for a foster home!
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Sweetheart pup ‘Honey' waiting for adoption at Queens shelter
NYC ACC is back with some adorable pets available for adoption as NBC New York helps Clear the Shelters!
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Meet Mr. Peaches. He needs a fur-ever home
NYC ACC is back with different pets that are available for adoption!
