Melissa Donaldson of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals with furry friends Ollie (l.) and Sam. The alliance has crafted a new lost and found program for pets with the help of the ASPCA and Animal Care & Control of NYC. (Photo by Susan Watts, New York Daily News)

Volunteers scour websites for lost and found pets in an effort to make matches by Lisa L. Colangelo, New York Daily News A week-old program designed to reunite lost pets with their owners has already gotten results. The citywide volunteer program helped a Whitestone family track down a beloved 4-year-old Shih Tzu in about 24 hours. It also helped reunite …

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For most pet owners, summertime is ripe with opportunities to enjoy more leisure time with our pets. A fun summer is a safe summer, so be sure you’re taking every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of your pets. At Home Be sure your pets always have access to clean, cool water. Adding ice cubes to the water bowl …

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    Now if your pet goes missing, he’s more likely to find his way home. New York, NY – Thursday, June 28, 2012 – The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals®, ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) have joined forces to create a new lost-and-found program to ensure that …

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Health and Safety Clinics Offer Free Vaccinations, Microchipping, and ID Tags for Cats and Dogs in Brooklyn and the Bronx Be a responsible pet owner. Have your dog or cat vaccinated—it’s required by law in New York City. Also, increase the chance that you can be reunited with your lost pet by having him/her microchipped, and receive a free ID …

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    Free Health Services Help Ease Financial Strain for NYC Pet Owners Saturday, October 1, 2011 9:00–3:00 p.m. 110th Street and Lenox Avenue (Malcolm X Boulevard), NYC New York, NY – Monday, September 26, 2011 – Being a responsible pet owner can sometimes place unexpected financial demands on those who want to provide the best care for their pets. On …

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