Thu 17 May 2007
Paws Inn
370 W. 35th St. 736-7297 / 189 9th Ave. 645-7297
Daily 8am–8pm.
The Edge: A country inn in the City for the family favorite. § Paws Inn has no cages, just cumfy couches to relax with friends and the staff. Walks several times per day.
Pet services & supplies
Boarding
Thu 17 May 2007
Canine College
40 Marchant Road (West Redding, CT)/203-938-2124
Daily 24-hour dog boarding. By appointment.
The Edge: A Relais et Châteaux experience for your pets. § These folks have a way with pets. In existence for over 50 years, the place is top-drawer gorgeous. Boarding, training, and grooming services are available. Large private indoor and outdoor runs. Heating and air conditioning make runs comfortable in all weather. Boarding from about $25/dog/day, depending on size. Special-handling options include individual play time with staff. Training is a one-week (plus) formalized program. No credit cards. § “Expensive, but she’s always happy here.” “At other places, my dog snubs me for an hour!”
Pet services & supplies
Boarding
quality style service value: 46 47 47 37
Thu 17 May 2007
Bide-A-Wee Home Association
Manhattan: 410 E. 38th St. (1st Ave.) 532-4455 / Long Island: Wantagh 516-785-4079 / Westbury 516-325-0200
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm.
The Edge: Great source for pets. § Wonderful selection of animals needing a home. Fee of $55 for dogs and cats under six months ($30 for older animals) includes medical exam, initial shots, and neutering. Two forms of ID, as well as proof of employment and your current address, are required to adopt. Dog training, offered Thursday evenings 7–8pm, costs $200 for seven sessions. No credit cards. No delivery. § “The best thing is they never put down an animal.”
Pet services & supplies
Adoption
quality style service value: 48 48 30 50
Tue 8 May 2007
ASPCA
424 E. 92nd St. (York Ave.)/212-876-7700
For adoptions, weekdays 11am–7pm, Sun noon–5pm; for animal hospital, weekdays 8:30am– 7pm, Sat 8:30am–3pm.
The Edge: Great source for pets. § Wonderful selection of animals needing a home. Adoption of animals is a two-way process. The ASPCA interviews you and all members of your family to ensure that the pet you choose suits your lifestyle, meaning that the pet’s needs are well met. Some people are turned down. Fee includes medical exam, initial shots, and neutering. A Behavior Health Line is available to help you settle the animal into your home. If the animal has health needs, veterinary care is provided for $55. Also, training classes are offered, group lessons at $230 for eight weekly classes ($175 if ASPCA dog). No delivery. § “Selection.” “Saving a friend. is a wonderful feeling.”
Pet services & supplies
Adoption
quality style service value: 41 41 30 46