We know cats and dogs. We are a resource for dog and cat owners. We don’t know it all, but we love learning. Pets are always welcome in the store. We have a little withdrawal problem if we haven’t had enough animal companionship on any given day.

We have been fostering and adopting out dogs and cats since the store opened. It was not part of the original plan, but the animals came one by one and there was nowhere to send them. It has been a wonderful experience working with the community to see companion animals enter into relationships with their new families.

CAP, Companion Animal Placement, is a local rescue group in Hoboken. They have been a tremendous help and a wealth of information in getting us involved in animal rescue. LHS, the Liberty Humane Society runs a shelter in Jersey City with which we work very closely. Their board members and staff are a wonderful resource and we in turn take animals that need exposure in our store. In the end, we have yet to have a cat or dog that has not found a home.

If you are interested in adopting, we are always looking for homes. If you want to sponsor or foster a cat or dog until they become someone’s companion for life through adoption, please call the store at 201-653-4644.

WE NEED MONEY. What a surprise. It takes a lot of resources, time and money, to work in animal rescue. Please donate. Every little bit helps and will offset our expenses. In the end, nothing is free and someone has to pay. You can donate through this website by clicking on the DONATE icon below.

Thank you!

1. Be respectful of everyone’s feelings so you don’t get a “bad owner” label.
2. Unleash your dog when you enter the run “vestibule” if luck and good planning have provided one. A leashed dog may feel threatened by the dogs off leash. A double gated run entry will allow you to avoid that situation.
3. Be watchful when others enter and leave the dog run. Prevent your dog from crowding at the entry/exit gate. Move your dog away so that entry and exiting is easier for others.
4. Try to remember that you are at the run to spend quality time with your dog. Interact with your dog! Put away the book, ignore the cell phone, turn down the ipod for a moment. Pay attention to your dog for this moment of the day. Problems happen when people chat too long and don’t keep an eye on their dog.
5. Pick up dog waste as soon as ..it happens so that nobody steps in it!
6. Don’t take more dogs with you than you can control–for most people one or two well trained dogs are enough to keep track of.
7. Get some professional help with training your dog, the earlier the better. Solid obedience skills will help you to control your dog in a way that the dog will more likely respond to.
8. If your dog tends play more roughly than other people or dogs may like, monitor your dog and keep him in control. Take a moment to speak to others about your dog. Other “dog people” can be very helpful when given the opportunity. Leave if your dog can not behave.
9. Dogs with severe dog aggression do not belong in public dog runs. If your dog is in this category, don’t ask for trouble. Get professional help for your dog. Recognize the limitations that may be a reality for you and your dog.
10. Don’t let your dog dig in the run. Holes are a hazard to other dogs and people.
11. Use a run that has space for your dog if it is a small breed. In the “large dog run” it can get rough and smaller dogs can get trampled in the rush. This can damage a small dog physically and emotionally.
12. Please Spay or Neuter your companion dog. Intact male dogs can bring out bad behavior in other male dogs. Intact male dogs tend to mark, leaving a strong odor which encourages marking by other dogs. Spayed female dogs are less likely to attract unwanted attention by male dogs, intact or neutered. When a dog is spayed or neutered they also have no more risk for certain types of cancers. Please spay or neuter–Please, Don’t Litter!
13. Some dogs can be very possessive with their toys. Some dogs want to steal everyone else’s toys. it’s usually a good idea to leave your dog’s toys at home. Dirty toys are bad for your dog’s teeth anyway!
14. Dog Runs are for Dogs. Not all dogs do well with children. Rushing dogs can accidently knock even an adult over! Squealing, running kids are targets for chase-loving dogs. Keep children and strollers out of the dog’s runs–children have plenty of clean, safe playgrounds!
15. Don’t over react to little scuffles that are bound to happen. Just like a bunch of kids on a playground, Sammy might pull Cindy’s hair and Sandy might chase Sally around the yard and make her scream. With dogs, there is always noise! But the action usually ends in a couple of seconds with dogs. They understand each other quite well. And most dogs don’t want to fight or be injured. They are pretty smart! People tend to step in too early and make things worse. Breathe and count to 3 before you calmly take action.
16. Lifting an attacking dog by the waist a few inches off the ground will immobilize the dog and allow the victim to get away. Sometimes water will separate them.
17. Never reach into a fight with your hands or legs. Use anything else (tree branch, thrown books, dirt…) to avoid being bitten.
18. If you are upset or anxious, your dog will sense it and may react.
19. Never leave your dog at the run alone. The dog park is not a free drop-off facility. Your dog may be stolen or injured if left unattended.