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Marc Morrone, owner of Parrots of the World on Sunrise Highway, with a few of the animals for which he is famous. He has written a book describing his adventures.

When Martha Stewart dubbed Marc Morrone her “pet keeper,” she only touched on his enthusiasm and passion for all animals — wild or domesticated, insects or fish, furry or slimy. more

Iris Wiener | 7/21/10

North Shore Animal League America is hosting a canine birthday bash the first weekend in August -- July 31 and DOGust the 1st.

DOGust the first is coming!

Happy Birthday doggies! Pet lovers at North Shore Animal League America have declared the first day of August as DOGust the 1st –- a universal birthday for shelter and rescued dogs everywhere. … more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

Helping animals in need at Pet Adoptathon 2010

North Shore Animal League opens its doors – and hearts – this weekend to encourage animal lovers to welcome a new companion into the family, at its 16th annual 36-hour adoption event more

4/28/10

Can I take you home? Isabelle King and Pato, a beagle, bonded during the Pet Adoption and Awareness Day sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 806 at the Recreation Center last Sunday. The girls donated nearly $250 to local animal shelters and collected food, toys and blankets.

Homeward bound for dogs in Rockville Centre pet event

Organizers of Junior Girl Scout Troop 806's Pet Adoption and Awareness event last Sunday are calling it a success, with three dogs finding potential new homes. more

4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet adoption event in NYC [Photo gallery]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/18/10

Perfect perch. Ronnie Gonzalez's parrot, Justin, likes attention. Justin was among the contestants at the Recreation Center's annual Pet Show on April 6.

Rockville Centre Rec Center holds picture pawfect pet show

Children and their pets — guinea pigs, parrots, cats, dogs — were on proud display at the Recreation Center’s annual Pet Show on April 6. more

4/14/10

Pet therapists visit girls from Troop 808

Members of Girl Scout Troop 808 — fourth graders from Hewitt Elementary School — recently earned their Bronze Award by becoming aware about animals, animal shelters and how they can help animals in their community. more

3/3/10

What to do when Rover roves

Last Friday, I saw the flashing lights of a police car shining into our living room window. I looked out and saw a police officer and two other men who had gotten out of their cars, all trying to entice a large and frightened dog. I suspect they were trying to read his collar, which told us that he belonged to someone and could be far away from home. more

Mike Malloy | 1/20/10

The guys of Rescue Ink in one of the publicity photos for their new show on the National Geographic Channel. Clockwise from upper left are Johnny O, Angel, Des, Big Ant, Eric, Batso, G and Joe Panz.

Unleashing Rescue Ink on TV

“You don’t send a Boy Scout after a bad guy,” says Joe Panz in the first episode of the new show on the National Geographic Channel, “Rescue Ink: Unleashed.” “You send a bad guy after a bad guy. The difference is, we’re your bad guys.” more

Alex Costello | 9/24/09