Wow, I’m just learning about this story, and it seems pretty shocking to me. Thanks to a colleague for passing on this release from he New York League of Humane Voters. Maybe some readers want to weigh in with the City Council…

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Sorry about the lack of posts yesterday, but I was working from home due to a construction project in my building that came to my apartment, and let’s just say that between work, squeezing in some laundry and keeping the cats from having heart attacks, well, it was a busy day.

So, in case you missed my earlier post of today’s story in The Journal News Weekend section, don’t forget about the big cat show at the County Center. Details here.

It’s fall (even though it feels like winter), so what better time to bring home Autumn. Just look at her!

Autumn is a beautiful girl, about 1-year-old and weighing 38 pounds. She would be a great fit for any family, as she is friendly and sweet, great with children and other dogs and housebroken. Autumn is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, de-wormed and heartworm tested. Her adoption fee is $200. To meet Autumn, call Pet Rescue of Larchmont at 914 834-6955 visit www.NY-PetRescue.org.

In case you missed this story in The Journal News or on LoHud.com the other day, here’s a great piece about service dogs helping not only the people they’ll serve, but the ones who train them, too.

As every pet owner knows, the worst thing about having a pet is losing one. I’ve been through it more times than I care to recall, but hopefully I’ve a got good many years left with Stanley and Cup.

For those who have recently lost a pet, through, here’s info about a support group:

Living with the Loss of a Pet, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at JCC on the Hudson, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown. $10. Call 914-366-7898.

Thanks to my cousin Lori for (finally) sending me photos of her and husband’s dog Max.

Max was, shall we say, a wee bit of a handful at first. Family insiders believe that was because my beloved cousin Adam had trouble giving up being the lone alpha dog in the house, and ceding control to Lori, but that’s a whole other story, right cuz?

Anyway, things are much improved now down south, so I give you the cutest of the cute, Max.

I especially adore this one.

Can’t wait to see you next weekend Max!

We’re all good pet owners (or staff if you have cats) who love their furry friends. And we’d never think of putting them in harm’s way, right?

But with the holiday season fast upon us (Thanksgiving in less than two weeks, yikes!), let’s face it, things get nuts.

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A cat and a dog, for each type of pet lover. Details about them after the pictures.

First, here’s Woodstock:

And now Gabby:

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This in from the Yonkers animal shelter.

The “Art For Paws New York” silent auction will be held Dec. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, to benefit the new Yonkers Animal Shelter, which will be across from Stew Leonard’s.

Items will include original artists’ works, memorabilia and fashion. A $25 donation is required, and complimentary food and drink will be provided.

For bidder registration, corporate sponsorship or more information, contact Gabriel Pancrudo at 914-439-2415 or artforpaws@gmail.com.

• Enchante Boutique, 66 Pondfield Road in Bronxville, will donate between 10 and 20 percent of the proceeds from purchases made Dec. 2 and 3. A few items will be excluded.

Oh this story, despite it’s (relatively) happy ending makes me want to kick something, preferably the brats responsible for this.

Phew, now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, this little one is just too precious for words, and I can only hope that the broadcast on CNN means people are scrambling to provide a good home.