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Hello Tails Untold, I got the book today. Thank you so much, it is amazing! You did a lovely job, thank you, again. Larissa from Australia. More »
When it comes to adopting a new cat or kitten, the question often arises is it better to adopt two so they can have companionship when we are not home? There are More »
A new baby is on the way and your pets will need to adjust. After all, they were the new babies first. It is a lot like preparing a sibling for a More »
Tails Untold is very proud to announce that Sebastian, who recently was the Star of a Tails Untold New York City Adventure Book was just featured in an article in the New More »
There is a great website called www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html. I recently visited it with my son. It is published by Janet Walls called “How to love your dog”. It teaches tricks from “high five” to “come” or “speak”. It recommends using praise and small treats. What is unusual is that it includes tips from kids who teach their dogs tricks. I think you will enjoy it!
* All the world is a playground, get out and enjoy it
*If you can’t get their attention, lay across the computer keyboard
*Nap often in a nice patch of sun
*You will always get what you want if you purr and look adorable
*be the squeaky wheel (meow loudly ) and you will always be fed
*Show you care by leaving a dead rodent on the door mat
*If the situation gets hairy, give ’em an attitude
*Claw your way to the top, that’s what the back of the furniture was made for
*Always hug your feline friends, even if they miss the litter box
We love cats and dogs equally at Tails Untold, and even more, we love to hear about cats and dogs who live together. In case we’ve given more attention to dogs so far, here’s a fun test of your knowledge of famous cats from literature, film and TV. From Morris, to Catwoman, to the Cat in the Hat, felines have always made the best characters. See how many questions you can answer correctly!
Dolphin Tale is currently in theaters and I saw it with a few young children. It’s an “inspired by real life” story of a dolphin injured after being caught in a crab trap, who is rescued and nursed back to health. The dolphin, named Winter, loses her tail to infection and although she learns to swim without it, her survival depends on her ability to adapt to a prosthetic tail. The story of the dolphin’s eventual triumph is paralleled by the struggle of injured war veterans to overcome their challenges. Although it’s a film marketed to kids, the story behind Dolphin Tale is compelling to any animal lover, and speaks to the interdependence of humans and animals.
Tails Untold® donates a percentage of the sale of every beautifully illustrated, personalized book it sells to an animal shelter, animal rescue, pet adoption or other pet advocacy group. We’d like to let you know about these great organizations and how you can help support them. One of our first donations was made to North Shore Animal League, which is the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization and a leader in the no-kill movement, rescuing and rehabilitating animals instead of euthanizing them. They have been leaders in promoting acceptance of mixed breed animals and have built a national network of shelters and rescues. Animals from all over the country end up at North Shore Animal League, which in turn tries to find permanent homes for them. We are fortunate to have an animal rescue resource like North Shore Animal League in the New York area, and we look forward to providing more support in the future.
There are several things to look for when choosing a dog breeder:
Be sure your “new puppy” has:
1) Been in a social setting.
2) Seen a veterinarian.
3) A breeder with references.
4) Has a mom who had good prenatal care
5) Come from a facility you have seen that is clean and not like a puppy mill.
6) A guarantee from the breeder.
7) A good set of parents that you have “interviewed”.
Tales Untold is a firm believer in adoption, however this may not be an option for you. So, hopefully these tips about breeders will help in your decision making.
The ASPCA is sponsoring a three-month competition which challenges 49 shelters from 33 states and territories across the United States to increase lives saved in order to win some of the $300,000 in ASPCA prize grants, including a grand prize of $100,000. Shelters have one more month to save more animals for a chance to win much-needed funds.
During the first weeks of the challeng, many shelters stayed open around the clock for 24-hour adoption events, offered unique promotions and discounts on adoption fees, and more.
The shelter with the largest increase in animals saved will win a $100,000 grant. The agency that gets the most community members involved in saving animals will win a $25,000 grant, and those organizations that do the best in their regions will be eligible for between $5,000 and $25,000 in grants.
To locate a 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge contestant near you, check out challenge.aspcapro.org/challenge/contestants.
Do you know of a shelter or rescue group that is participating in this challenge? Let us know and we’ll feature it on our blog.
Tails Untold depends on your photographs to make our stories come alive. But getting good pictures of your pet is challenging, from getting them to stay still to getting the best light, it can be a frustrating task. And photos of our pets are so important, it’s one thing people always wish they had done more once their pets are no longer around. It’s important also to capture their stages when they are young and as they grow up. Who doesn’t wish for a few more images of their puppy at a few weeks old – or even a few months!
Here are some photography tips from professional photographers that will help you get great pictures of your pet. We hope you share them with us when you place your order for a tailsuntold adventure book.
Lighting Can Make or Break Your Pet Photography
Red eye gives Fido that evil or possessed look. A loss of definition may cause your finely groomed Kitty to look like a washed out ball of fur.
To prevent lighting from ruining your pet photography, follow these instructions:
Positioning for Perspective
While you’re probably taller than your pets, you don’t have to photograph them from your natural angle. Instead, take the picture from their level to get their perspective.
Here are more tips for positioning your pet for photography:
Here are more tips on taking pictures of all kinds of pets.
The urban dog is a civilized member of society, and likes to frequent sophisticated watering holes where he or she can run, tackle, and drool on her doggie peers. Fortunately, there are places where just this kind of behavior is encouraged, and we’ve put together this list of dog runs in Manhattan. If you know of any others, either official or unofficial, let us know. We’ll feature the boroughs and other dog friendly spots in the area in upcoming blogs.
Carl Schurz Park (2 runs)
Address: East End Avenue to East River from Gracie Square (East 84th Street) to 89th Street
Type: Run
Address: Though there are no enclosed dog runs, there are 23 particularly dog-friendly areas scattered throughout the Park.
Type: Off-Leash
Notes: Please visit Central Park Conservancy’s Dogs in the Park page for park-specific rules and details on dog-friendly areas.
Address: 11th Ave and 22nd Street
Type: Run
Notes: *Please note: this dog run is administered by the Hudson River Park Trust.
More information.
Address: Pike and Monroe streets
Type: Run
Address: Cherry Street and Jackson Street (on the north side of the park building)
Type: Run
Address: West 52nd Street & West 54th Street, between 10th & 11th avenues
Type: Run
Address: East River at 63rd Street
Type: Run
Address: In the sunken circle area only (be tween Delancey and Houston Streets next to tennis courts).
Type: Off-Leash
Address: Dover Street, between Pearl & Water Street
Type: Run
Address: Margaret Corbin Drive
Type: Run
Notes: More information.
Address: 165th Street & Riverside Drive
Type: Off-Leash
Address: Amsterdam and Fort George avenues
Type: Run
Notes: More Information.
Address: Leroy Street at the northeast corner of Pier 40
Type: Run
Notes: More information.
Address: Pier 84 at West 44th Street
Type: Run
Notes: More information.
Address: Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue
Type: Run
Notes: Because Inwood is designated a Forever Wild site, dogs are permitted off leash ONLY in the dog run AND at Dyckman Street & Hudson River (on the south end of the ballfields).
Address: Fort Washington & Haven avenues, West 173rd Street
Type: Run
Address: Madison Avenue to 5th Avenue between East 23rd Street & East 26th Street
Type: Run
Address: Madison Avenue and East 120th Street
Type: Run
Address: Morningside Avenue between 114th and 119th streets
Type: Run
Address: West of FDR Drive, between East 49th & East 51st streets
Type: Run
Address: Except for areas where dogs are expressly prohibited via signage, all areas of the park are off-leash during designated hours.
Type: Off-Leash
Notes: Off-leash hours for the island are before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.
Address: Riverside Drive at West 72nd, West 87th, West 105th
Type: Run
Notes: Dog Owners’ Guide to Riverside Park
Address: 41st & 42nd streets at 1st Avenue
Type: Run
Address: St Nicholas Avenue to St. Nicholas Terrace, West 128th to West 141 streets
Type: Run
Address: Central Park West at West 81st Street
Type: Run
Address: East 112th Street and FDR Drive
Type: Run
Address: 1st Avenue to Avenue B, from East 7th to East 10th streets
Type: Run
Address: 15th Street & Union Square West
Type: Run
Address: 5th Avenue, Waverly Place, West 4th Street, between McDougal & Thompson streets, south side of the park (behind building)
Type: Run
Obey the Rules and Regulations
*In the off-season, the Commissioner may use his discretion to permit dogs in bathing areas/beaches.
| Name: | Weezie |
| Nickname(s): | The Boss |
| Gender: | female |
| Characteristics: | One eye, white face, very large pointy ears |
| Personality: | stealthy, determined, quiet, funny |
