ABC Best Pet Social Distancing Picture Contest – submissions 11 to 21!

Thank you all for your patience. Here are submissions #11 to 21! What a great batch this was We’ve got poems, pets wearing masks, memes and pets to be blamed for typos!! Mabel the dog also has a special trick we’re going to share on our FB and IG pages. Thank you all for these excellent pictures and inspiration. We hope you enjoy seeing all our pets working on their social distancing game!

Submission #11

Cleo (the dog) and Piper (the cat) practicing social distancing during the pandemic.

Submission # 12

A poem by Pearl, Social Distancing Advocate

During this crazy time, we should do our part,

So please think twice when you fill your cart,

Think of your neighbors who are truly in need,

Because times are tough, but it could be worst indeed,

Practicing Social Distancing is really smart,

So remember to wear your mask and stand six feet apart

We hope everyone is safe and healthy! Thank you!

Submission # 13:

Dear ABC,

We’ve loved you for years and still love you. Here is our contest entry: Our cat, Zuzu. (When you saw her, right after we adopted her, we were thinking of naming her “Olive,” which is the name you have in your files, but right after that visit we decided to officially name her Zuzu–after Zuzu’s petals in It’s a Wonderful Life. She’s now 8 months old and healthy and eating a lot!)

In this photo, Zuzu is doing her part as I work from home. Not until I started working form home did she discover this “under the computer stand” hiding place, and she’s been there every day while I work since (when she isn’t asking to play).

Thank you for having this contest!

Submission # 14

Phineas (left) and Cheeto (right) Lind have been working on their model poses during quarantine. Cheeto really knows how to work the camera!

Submission # 15

We call her Thingy now, because she is so calm it’s preternatural.

Submission # 16

Angel. This is him social distancing under some bed sheets.

Submission # 17

Yogi was turned into a meme!

Submission # 18

Mabel, a blue heeler rescue, is dreaming of better days at the dog park with all of her four-legged friends in the East Village.

 

 

*Mabels mom also submitted an amazing video which will be posted on our social media pages!

Submission # 19

Buster is a sweetheart, but he likes to feign annoyance with that brow! He wants us to think he hates us being home all the time — couldn’t be further from the truth!

We adopted Buster from a Craigslist ad. He’s been passed around a few homes in his life but we can confidently say this will be his last! He’s funny, personable, easily angered, and a talker — the best quarantine entertainment one can ask for!

Submission # 20

I’m blaming my typos on my cat.

Submission 21

Chomba, #catsofnyc #catslovequarantine #chombacat #royalchomba

ABC Best Pet Social Distancing Contest: First 10 submissions and one extra!

ABC Best Pet Social Distancing Contest!

Hello everybody! A huge thank you to all who have submitted your pictures. It’s so exciting to see how all our pets are doing and dealing with social distancing. Here are the first 10 submissions with a first extra surprise submission.

Submission #0: What a lovely surprise. It’s Pepsi and Scooter, Dr. Tufaro’s dogs. We told them they were not eligible for the prizes but they wanted to join in on all the fun. Look at them social distancing so nicely!

Submission #1: Diogenes and Aloysius

They are very healthy. With this isolation I get closer and closer to them. Maybe one day they will let me pick them up.

Submission #2: Sophia

Sophia Law is a very independent and sophisticated diva. If there’s any position where she takes a strong stand, it’s social distancing. She’ll go as far as keeping a distance from her 22-year-old brother Romeo and hiding underneath the sheets.

I think Sophia should win because she’s always been a survivor. I remember adopting her 16 years ago. Even then, she was an adult cat. In January of 2019, she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at ABC. Since then, she’s been stronger than ever. Please consider our beloved tabby for Best Cat!

@herdailyobsession

Submission #3 Casanova

This is Casanova. During his stay at home time he has enjoyed extra cuddles from him humans who are ALWAYS around to love on him now, annoying his sister V, and of course trying to catch that damned red light that alludes him every time! What Cass enjoys the most however, are the long naps on his moms bed where he tucks himself under the blankets. Cass likes to think he’s showing us all how to stay calm. Be like Cass, stay home and comfy.

IG: @ashley_apples IG

Submission # 4: Kafka and Toby

Kafka (L) and Toby (R) social distancing. They thought this distance was appropriate, proportional to their size. Kafka is trying to figure out how quickly he can pounce on Toby. She is trying to pretend he doesn’t exist.

Submission # 6: Ziggy, Wyatt, and Candy O

This is our social distancing scratching post! Top 2 photo is Ziggy up top and Wyatt down below. Bottom photo – Wyatt (White kitty) up top with Candy O down below

IG: @lisapet14 and FB: Lisa Cairo Petta

 

 

Submission # 6: Sugar and Mouse

Here you have the turtle Sugar and the cat Mouse.

Turtle is very friendly and the cat doesn’t give a d**m because of social distances

Sugar and Richie (the two turtles) are always next to each other amd sleep together….but not during the pandemia

Submission #7: Margot Baramilis

Margot Baramilis for the photo contest! No social distancing in this home! 😊

Submission #8: Aika

This is AIKA reading Last Man Standing. She has become an avid reader during this stay at home time. She does not like to be disturbed even for a photo.

Submission #9: Charlie Knobel

Charlie Knobel knows the importance of drinking water

Submission #10: Keiko & Friend

Keiko Johnson and her friend

@keikothehusky

Local pet events in the East Village

Hello, fellow pet lovers!

It’s been quite a while since our last post. I hope that you are doing well. We’ve come across 4 local pet events in the East Village in the next few days and thought that this would be the best place to share it with you. Please click on the links for more details about each event. Thank you.

Sincerely,

The ABC Animal Hospital team

Today, Friday 9/6: Tango in the Park at Stuyvesant Square Park. 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Details:

Enjoy a wonderful evening of music, dance, and song in the beautiful historic Stuyvesant Square. Professional tango instruction will be provided. This event is perfect for families and perfect for date night. Come with your children and dogs, and dance around the fountain flower bed into the sunset. Location: Near Peter Stuyvesant StatueSuggested donation: $20Any cancellation will be posted on our Facebook page. If you are not on Facebook, all Facebook posts can be read via the link on our website.

Saturday 9/7: Hearts and Bones Adoption Event at Come Back Daily at 516 E 11th St. in the East Village. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Details:

“You can meet our adoptable dogs at our adoption events throughout NYC! Please note that we do not do same day adoptions – only pre-approved adopters are able to take home pups from our events so that we can assure we’ve found the best possible match for them. But anyone is welcome to swing by and say hi!”

Sunday 9/8:  Calm Dog Yoga in Union Square Park, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Details:

An interactive yoga class for dogs and their humans, teaching pup-focused relaxation techniques.

JustFoodForDogs will host a free Dog Yoga class in Union Square Park as a third installment in the Calm series. We will be sharing complimentary samples of Calm, the all-natural stress relieving supplement for high anxiety dogs (or calm dogs intense situations!) and relaxation techniques. Doga will be lead by seasoned NYC yoga and dog yoga teacher Anna Farkas. Anna is a believer in the connection Doga helps create with your pup. And it’s a fun workout for all – pets and hoomans alike!

The 45-minute class will be followed by samples and gift cards at the JustFoodForDogs kitchen inside Petco Union Square. Every day the open kitchen prepares the only proven healthy pet food on the market, utilizing only fresh, whole food ingredients USDA certified for human consumption, in recipes nutritionally balanced for dogs as well as cats.

Participants are asked to bring their own mats and ensure their dogs remain on leash during class. Max capacity for this class is 20 people and their pets. Please RSVP and arrive on time to secure your spot.

Tuesday 9/10: Mighty Mutts celebrates 25 years Fundraiser. 6:00 PM

Details:

WOOF!! Join us for a festive evening to celebrate Mighty Mutts 25th year of saving animals. This is your chance to meet volunteers (the lifeblood of our organization), from both the Mighty Mutts team that shows our adoptable rescues at Union Square to our Ollie’s Place cat volunteer team caring for dozens of adoptable cats being shown every day of the week. You’ll meet other animal lovers while you have drinks, eat complimentary hor d’oeuvres, and have the option to purchase raffle tickets for incredible prizes like gift cards, Broadway tickets, and wine (you get one complimentary)! But best of all you’ll be a part of saving animals’ lives.
Our goal is to hit $100K in donations, so even if you cannot attend please consider donating at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mighty-mutts-inc/we-re-in-the-doghouse-throw-us-a-bone !

 

Dogs are man’s best friends more than we can ever imagine.

We take care of each other. And with the spring season upon us, it is important that we follow-up with their health and wellness check ups. Although always a threat, parasites are more prevalent in the warmer weather. If you haven’t done so already, this is the time to begin using heartworm, flea and tick medication to protect your pets from disease. As well as the recent leptospirosis scare this year, it’s possible that this will also be a high risk year for Lyme disease.  We also offer Lyme and leptospirosis vaccines. Depending on your pets and their lifestyle, we can work together to come up with an appropriate protection plan for your pets. Here at ABC Animal Hospital, we put your pets first. We want your family to enjoy the season — together.

Call ABC Animal Hospital at (212) 358-0785 to schedule your pet’s next wellness visit, get your pets tested for heartworm, and to pick up heartworm, flea, and tick medication. Don’t forget to give us a ‘like’, ‘tweet’ and ‘follow’ on social media.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tufaro and the staff at ABC Animal Hospital