Dogs have fur, last I checked right? I mean, OK, I understand that in the cold some dogs do need extra protection, hence the dog coat industry. For instance, my aunt and uncle’s greyhound rescue needs one in the Boston winter. But this?! This is just, well, fill in the blank….

Do you think this dog would be happy knowing he was wearing another animal? And does it go in the snow wearing mink!

Anyway, if you have the bucks, well, my motto has always been, money doesn’t buy you good taste, just expensive fabric.

But this, this is just absurd.

I think there’s a reason this pup looks displeased. Sigh.

I gotta say, this sounds like a blast. We get a lot of news about fundraisers here at LoHud and P&C, but this one shows some real innovation! It’s an event for the new Yonkers Animal Shelter. Check it out:

3rd World MC, Toolbox Tattooz and Building Hope will host “Cause for Paws,” a poker run and barbeque fundraiser for the new Yonkers Animal Shelter, Aug. 9 (rain date Aug. 13) from 11 a.m. to dusk at the JFK Marina on Warburton Avenue.
Walkers (including those with paws on leashes) are welcome, as are car drivers. Admission for those participants is $10. Motorcyle riders pay $20, or $25 with a passanger.
Prizes for best hand include gas cards, a leather motorcyle vest, tattoo, helmet and more. The final event at the marina will also include live bands and food, and an appearance by Kristy Morgan, winner of MTV’s “Tila Tequila’s Shot At Love.”
Registration is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Toolbox Tattooz, 32 Yonkers Ave., where participants pick up their first poker card. They then proceed to pick up cards at Yonkers Mini Mart, 750 Yonkers Ave.; Rory Dolan’s restaurant, 890 McLean Ave.; the entrance to Tibbetts Brook Park, then the marina.
All proceeds go to the animal shelter.
For more information and the exact route, call 914-320-6751 or 914-943-0944.

By now I’m sure you’ve heard the news that dear Gidget, the second but more famous Chihuahua to hawk for Taco Bell, has passed. Here’s little Gidge and a piece swiped from the LA Times. Read more of this entry »

…then you may want to check out this event tonight in Washington Square Park in Manhattan. It’s being held by the New York City Pit Bull and Put Mix Rescue Group. The info I was sent after the pic… Read more of this entry »

You never know where news is going to come from for Paws&Claws. Take this press release that just came over the transom:

The Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center is proud to introduce its newest employee, “Lady,” a 1-year-old black Labrador retriever. The playful new “Lady of the Estate” now holds one of the most important jobs at the conference center – chasing geese away from the 26-acre property!

She sure is beautiful (and has her own Facebook page)! Here’s the rest of the release… Read more of this entry »

…and you enjoy bingo and helping save dogs, then take a break from the crabs and such and check out this event being held by the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League.….That handsome man, by the way, is Apollo, and he’s available for adoption… Read more of this entry »

Got these two very long press releases, so I’ll just let you sort through. First is about a “Low Cost Vet Mobile” that will be in Manhattan on Saturday. The second is about international travel with your pet. Enjoy. Read more of this entry »

I love German shepherds, love them, but I’ve never seen a white one before. Wow! This wonderful heartwarming story was sent to me to share, some good news on this gloomy day. First, here is the beautiful Boomer with his new family. Hey, I want his life!
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This adorable guy is about 11 weeks old and is currently being fostered by P&C contributor Diane. He’s available at the SPCA’s Simpson Clinic in Briarcliff Manor. He would go so well with Stanley and Cup…..sigh!

This just in from Animal Care & Control of New York City: AC&C is urging New Yorkers to come and adopt a cat or kitten, and will provide the following to all adopters, free, through Labor Day, Sept. 7.
· adoptions of all adult cats (1 year old or more)
· vaccinations,
· spay or neuter
· visit with a participating veterinarian
· microchipping
· “Welcome Home” goody bag
Learn more after the jump… Read more of this entry »