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| Pet
Stores |
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Fetch
43 Greenwich Avenue @
Charles
(212) 352-8591 |
Who
doesn't love Fetch? Is it the best pet gift store in NYC? Quite
possibly. Sure, it's on the pricier side, but you didn't buy a Fr.
Bulldog to be cheap now, did ya? Alex, the owner, is extra-sweet and
her Newfoundland, Ali, is a sight as well (despite the fact that he
really seems to have a crumb in his butt regarding GVFBA-member,
Ruby Moritz). Fetch carries a full line of George and Wagwear stuff
that your more stylish pups will thank you for. |
| Vets |
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West
Chelsea Veterinary Hospital
203 Tenth Avenue @ 22nd
Street
212-645-2767 |
In
a word: Friendly. In a second word: Awesome. They may be off the
beaten path, but it's worth the hike to Dr. Farber and his staff of
super-nice vets and support staff. They've got an amazing reputation
and, after Gramercy Park Vet, they probably treat the most Frenchies
in the neighborhood. Prices are reasonable and the front desk people
really know their stuff so basic questions don't need to wait for a
vet to get back to you. No question is too stupid. If you're dealing
with a specialist like, say, an eye surgeon, they personally follow
up and consult about the procedures. Last minute appointments are
practically always granted. Added bonus: If you've got insurance,
they'll even printout submitable forms for you with your policy info
in place. |
Gramercy
Park Animal Hospital
37 E. 19th Street @ Park
212-477-4080
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Dr.
Kuhlman is a local legend. Everybody seems to go to him -- including
a ton of French Bulldogs --and his reputation is impeccable.
Unfortunately, the crowd in the waiting room reflects it, along with
the difficulty in booking last-minute appointments. The front desk
staff is, for the most part, strictly secretarial so almost any
question or request has to be fielded by one of the vets when they
have a free moment. If you're the hypodchondriacal type with a need
for a Bat-line to your vet, this may present a problem. |
Dr.
Richard Joseph
Animal Medical Center
63rd Street & York Ave.
212-838-8100 |
GVFBA
member Alicia Reissman brings her Max to veterinarian Dr. Richard
Joseph every six to eight weeks for a slipped-disc acpuncture tune
up. Max has been doing great for more than two years since his
incident. |
Animal
General
87th and Columbus, 212-501-9600
2nd Office
140 W 67 Street
212-712-9600. |
From
GVFBA member Fran Prince:
Dr Howell and his entire staff are terrific!! Each
pet now has a primary care physician to tend to their needs.
The offices are open 7 days a week and there is 24 hour nursing
care. Appointments are well scheduled, but they will always make
room for an emergency!! I live on the east side in mid-town and
have been going there for 20 years. It is worth the trip. And Dr
Jane Kazofsky (many may recognize the name) does the surgery for
other vets in the city, Her sole function is surgery and she is
great. A great activity is puppy playtime; for an
uninocculated frenchie (or any puppy) supervised play with other
puppies (that are also patients) before they can go outside. A great
thing for the up and the tired puppy parent). |
| Training |
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Andrea
Arden
ardenpets@aol.com |
If you're like 98.9% of the
American population, you spend 67% of you day dreaming of three
things: (1) World peace, (2) A diet soda that doesn't taste like a
plastic bag and (3) Being reincarnated as Katie Couric. With that in
mind, why not do the next best thing and take your dog to the same
trainer as Mrs. C -- Andrea Arden |
| Alternative
Healing |
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| Acupuncture |
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Dr.
Phillip Raclyn
Riverside Veterinary Group
219 West 79th Street
212-787-1993 |
After
Kafka wound up with a slipped disk and couldn't walk for three days,
we searched out a veterinary acupuncturist at the urging of fellow
members. Our search lead to Dr. Phillip Raclyn, DVM, CVA. Kafka had
about 6 acupuncture (now monthly) treatments with Dr. Raclyn. And he
stays on two vitamin supplements. Two months later you'd never know
anything ever happened. You can find info on Dr. Raclyn at
www.holisticvets.com. Be assured your dog doesn't feel a thing. But
just in case you were wondering, Dr. Raclyn isn't shy about testing
acupuncture needles on his patient's owners...but only if you ask! |
| Massage |
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Hadley
www.luvyerpet.com
212-802-5488
Hadster212@aol.com |
Hadley
is the best. In addition to walking dogs in the neighborhood (see
below) and making Ruby Moritz's favorite treats (see below), she's
trained in the art of Swedish Doggie Massage. Now, we now what
you're thinking, but give it a shot before you snicker. How good
does it feel when healing hands rub down your body? Uh huh.
Now why shouldn't your pooch share the love? Check out her web site
for details: luvyerpet.com |
| Walkers
& Sitters |
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Hadley
www.luvyerpet.com
212-802-5488
Hadster212@aol.com |
Highly
recommended. Hadley walks Ruby Moritz twice a day and occasionally
even gives her booty a rub (see above). Super reliable, nice, easy
to get ahold of, she really cares about the dogs she takes care of
and has a great reputation around the neighborhood. |
| Treats |
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Hadley
www.luvyerpet.com
212-802-5488
Hadster212@aol.com |
Hadley's
all-natural, handmade Bowie Bones. Yum. A sample:
Pumpkin-Banana Brownies
Pumpkin, Banana, Oatmeal, Whole wheat flour, Egg, Honey, Oil, Milk,
Flax Seed (cancer deterent)
The 1lb./$12 bag lasts about a month. |
| Boarding |
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Alternative
Pet Care
Howard Street |
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Craig
Tupot
Long Island
631-226-1489 |
Kafka's
Uncle Craig (aka Nassau County Teacher of the Year) will board your
bullies in his home on Long Island. One bully family at a time. Give
him a call. Bullies on their best behavior and signed permission
slips get Great South Bay boat rides! |
Woofstock
Acres
www.bednbiscuit.com |
From
GVFBA member Shelley Davis:
I just wanted to let everyone know that Woofstock Acres, a summer
retreat for dogs to escape from the concrete jungle and get some
fresh air and blue skies, has just reopened for the summer season.
It is located just outside of Woodstock, has almost an acre of
grass, trees and bushes all securely fenced in and welcomes all
sweet dogs. Transportation leaves from Greenwich Village and takes
approximately 2-3 dog up for long weekends of fun and frolick! There
are no cages and your dog gets to live as part of a family, even
partaking in homemade organic chicken soup! Anyone in the GVFBA will
receive a $5 discount coupon if you mention that you saw this email.
You can get more information by going to www.bednbiscuit.com
I hope that everyone is enjoying this amazing spring weather. It was
so nice up in Woodstock last weekend. It took the strenghth of 100
horses to return to the city!!!! |
| Drinking
and Dining |
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Chibi's
Bar
238 Mott Street |
Chibi's
is named after its owner's Frenchie, Chibi. Chibi's likeness is
painted on an outside wall. |
| Shopping |
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| Note:
There are two types of stores in this city -- the kind that look at
your dog and say, 'How cute! Let him/her walk around! Does he/she
want a cookie?' And then there are the kind that take one look at
the bat ears on your baby and say 'Scram!' So the next time you're
faced with a corner deli that says no-go to your pup, walk that
extra block and buy your rice cakes at a Frenchie-friendly grocer
instead. It's time we took it to the streets, man! Fight the power
with your wallet and demand equal shopping rights for all God's
creatures. Word!
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Old
Navy
6th Avenue @ 18th Street
Broadway @ Spring |
Who
knew that in addition to selling really cheap polar fleece pull-overs,
the Gap's little sister also has an official dog-friendly shopping
policy. |
| Grooming |
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Beverly
Hill's Laundermutt
45 Grove Street
212-691-7700 |
What
else can we say? You come home with a happy, squeaky clean dog and
some biscuits too. Beverly's is a good pit-stop on hot days. In the
summer, there's always a trough of H2O outside. |
| Photography
& Portraits |
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LeRoy
King of Art
leroy361@earthlink.net
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Frenchie
portraits painted in all different styles and flavors. See the French
Market for more info. |
Howard
Baden
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a place to add to the list? Let us know. |
