Share your summer days with family, an adoptable pet, and friends: June 29-30 (2024)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Air conditioning is the gold standard for keeping your animals (and people) comfortable in the heat. However, it isn’t always accessible. It’s not exactly possible to bring your air conditioning to the park. Many houses don’t even have air conditioning, particularly those constructed decades ago.

Like people, dogs can have serious consequences like heatstroke if it becomes too hot. You shouldn’t expect your dog to go outside on a hot day without taking any precautions, just as you wouldn’t. Fortunately, there are also strategies for keeping your dog cool that don’t blatantly alter the local temperature. The most crucial thing to do to keep a dog cool is to keep them inside or in the shade, along with drinking lots of cold water.

For various tips on how to keep your dog cool and secure this summer, continue reading below.

CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR EXERCISE: The warmest period of the day is frequently around 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Exercise should be avoided during this period. You and your dog will feel much more comfortable on morning and evening walks. It’s probably too hot for your dog to go for a walk if it’s too hot for you.

COOLING VEST: Cooling vests facilitate evaporation by creating a large surface area. They employ the same method people use to cool off when they perspire: As water transforms from a liquid to a gaseous state, it absorbs energy from its surroundings and causes a slight temperature reduction.

PUPPY POOL: Some dogs don’t like to play in the water. But when it’s hot outside, many people will try it. Similar to how relaxing in a pool keeps you cool, a little kiddie pool for your dog might be useful. Breeds like Labrador Retrievers and others enjoy the water a lot. They excel at swimming and making splashes. Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, and other like breeds? Not really.

SPRAY BOTTLE OR WET CLOTH: Spray the areas of their body that are not exposed to the scorching sun, like the bottoms of their feet, the insides of their lips, and the groin area (where the hair is sparser).

COOLING PET PAD: The cooling pad activates when your dog lies on it and starts to chill him off. Your pet keeps comfortable during the warmest portion of the day because of the long-lasting cooling effects of several mats.

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ADOPTION EVENTS

If you want to adopt, please remember that there are loving senior and disabled pets who need your care and attention, too. If you cannot adopt, please consider fostering or sharing the information with someone who could use some good company.

June 29

• Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue will be at Petco, 2975 Richmond Ave., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Louie’s Legacy will be at PetSmart (Forest Ave) – 1525 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302 from Noon. to 2 p.m.
• Louie’s Legacy will be at PetSmart (Secaucus) - 400 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094 from Noon. to 2 p.m.
• SICAW will be at PetSmart, 1525 Forest Ave., from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

June 30

• SICAW will be at PetSmart, 1525 Forest Ave., from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• SICAW will be at Petco, 165 Bricktown Way, from 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

FUNDRAISER FOR VICTORY 4 THE VOICELESS

ONGOING

1. Low-cost or free spay and neuter: The ASPCA’s free and low-cost mobile spay and neuter van travels throughout the five boroughs in every neighborhood.

Low-income pet owners in the five boroughs with proof of public assistance, such as welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability, food stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or public housing qualify for free spay/neuter services for their cat or dog. If you have a pit bull, pit-bull mix, or certain large breed dogs, it’s also free.

For the exact times, the van will be in your area, as well as pre-visit instructions, visit aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter, or call 877-SPAY-NYC (877-772-9692).

2. Apply for a dog license. Save time and postage by applying online. For an application or more information, visit nyc.gov/doglicense. View the

flyer in the gallery above.

HIKING TRAILS

• Greenbelt Nature Conservancy Center
• High Rock Park
• Trail behind St. Andrews Church
• Mt. Loretto Unique Area
• Mount Moses

DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS

· Allison Park, off-leash area, the field at the end of the trail bordered by Prospect Avenue, Sailors Snug Harbor Cemetery, and the pond

· Amundsen Trail, off-leash area, between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard

· Arthur Von Briesen Park, off-leash area, lawn area, mid-park on the right side

· Bloomingdale Park, dog run, Maguire Avenue behind athletic fields closer to Ramona Avenue

· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, the open field above picnic area near Royal Oak Road and Rice Avenue

· Clove Lakes Park, off-leash area, Brookside Avenue between Alpine Court and Kingsley Avenue (lawn area)

· Clove’s Tail Park, off-leash area, lawn area, corner of Victory Boulevard and Little Clove Road

· Conference House Park, dog run, Clermont Avenue and Massachusetts Street

· Cozzens Woods Park, off-leash area, Page Avenue between Hylan Boulevard and Amboy Road

· Crescent Beach Park, off-leash area, Tennyson Drive, and Glover Avenue; located in the meadow area leading to the beach

· Evergreen Park, off-leash area, Greaves Avenue and Evergreen Street

· Father Macris Park, off-leash area, lawn beyond ball field

· Ida Court Playground, dog run, Ida Court between North Railroad Street and Drumgoole Road East

· Lemon Creek Park, off-leash area, the bottom of Seguine Avenue at Johnston Terrace; just below the playground

· Siedenburg Park, off-leash area, Greaves Avenue, and Evergreen Street

· Silver Lake Park, dog run, Victory Boulevard below the pavilion, across from the Parkview Apartments

· South Beach Park, off-leash area. Note: On sand only after Labor Day and before Memorial Day

· Willowbrook Park, off-leash area, Archery Range Field

· Wolfe’s Pond Park, dog run, to the left of Cornelia Avenue

For more information with rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.

Dogs cannot enter any bathing facilities, including those at New York City beaches. However, from Oct. 1 through May 1, leashed dogs are allowed on the sand and boardwalk at Midland Beach and South Beach.

Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk/promenade at Midland Beach and South Beach.

For more information on rules and regulations, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas.

AL FRESCO DINING WITH YOUR DOG

· Angelina’s Ristorante, 339 Ellis St., Tottenville, 718-227-2900

· The Burrito Bar, 585 Forest Ave., West Brighton, 718-815-9200

· Ciro Pizza Café, 862 Huguenot Ave., Huguenot, 718-605-0620

· Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn, 4254 Arthur Kill Rd., Charleston, 718-984-1202

· Shake Shack, Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave., New Springville, 929-529-0513

PET POISON HELPLINES

If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, contact the Pet Poison Hotline at 855-764-7661 or petpoisonhelpline.com, or contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or aspca.org.

As the seasons change, keep in mind the plants that are poisonous to animals: https://www.rover.com/blog/poisonous-plants/

TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY

To report an incident of animal abuse, call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

To contact an environmental conservation police officer or report suspected violations, contact the DEC Law Enforcement Dispatch Center at 844-DEC-ECOS (844-332-3267) or dec.ny.gov/