WINNER of our cutest couple contest: Alessandra and Charlie, a five month old
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, contestant #13.
Contestant #20
WINNER of our most mischievous couple contest: Alex is shown with Kobe. Getting a photo of Kobe was challenging. He is a seven-month old Golden Doodle and was recently caught standing up on a table at a family BBQ.
Charlene's husband returned from Dominican Republic unexpectedly with Jake, a six-month old Black Labrador Retriever. June 30th is our last day for submissions to our pet contest.
Pet Contestant # 26
Amilia and her cat Tinkerbelle. Contestant #25
Callie's bouncy four month old Labradoodle, Schuyler, will only pose for a photo if she holds him tightly.
Contestant #24
Contestant #23
Sierra, a seven-year old Golden Doodle, and Rose a six-year old Bichon Frise, make a great match. One of Roses favorite places is to tuck under Sierra.
Buddy, a two-year old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Jeff go everywhere together. They're contestant #21 in our cutest couple contest.
Contestant #17
Contestant #18
Coco shares her time with her brothers (R - L) Ethan and Zack. She is a three-year old Shitzu who has her toe nails painted and wears a bow in her hair. She loves to watch Animal Planet on TV and has been on stage as Sandy in Annie.
Contestant #19
Sammie is a 3-year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Sammie thinks that Leslie's sons are her puppies and is very protective of them.
Caroline and TJ can be seen at Armonk Baseball League's games. TJ is a one-year old Shitzu who has an under-bite that makes him smile.
Contestant #16
Carly is glad to see Remi who is her first puppy dog. Remi, a five-month old Puggle (pug and beagle mix), is a small dog with a big personality. Contestant #14.
Carol gets lots of lovin' from handsome and sweet Cricket and Petunia. They are five-year old sister and brother rescued from when they were seven-weeks old. They are mixed black lab and golden retriever. Contestant #010.
Captain Hank Padley took his pugs Molly and Reilly for a walk, holding tight to Reilly when he became too excited from passing cars. Contestant #011.
Miss Ruby Jean is a four year old Cocker Spaniel. Contestant #30.
Barbara Di with her Bull Terriers, L to R; Scout, 6 and a rescue, Chuckie, 5. Apparently the accent is on the bull, as they are powerful and strong dogs.
Barbara said, "They require a firm hand along with lots of training and exercise."
Joyce Darrell, of Petswithdisabilities.org, was an inspiration after Chuckie's front left leg was amputated two years ago. Joyce said, "Even though dogs might become disabled, their spirit lives on as if they still had four legs. One of the greatest things about a disabled dog; they live for the day and don't worry about what life has dealt them. Only if humans could think the same way, this world would be a better place."
Rabies vaccinations are required by law in Westchester County.
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Rabies
Rabies is a viral infection of the central nervous system of mammals. The disease is usually spread by bites. Infection can also occur through contact of infected saliva with breaks in the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes or nose. Like other viral infection, rabies does not respond to antibiotic treatment; it is almost always fatal once signs appear. These may include behavior changes such as unusual aggressiveness or tameness. Rabid animals may also appear injured, uncoordinated, or paralyzed; they may show no obvious signs of ill health.
People can become infected with rabies through contact with wildlife or with immunized household pets harboring the disease. Prompt vaccination and treatment following a bite can prevent rabies in humans. Periodic immunization of dogs, cats, ferrets and livestock prior to exposure can also protect these animals. If bitten by a wild or unknown animal they must receive a booster shot within five days. Vaccination of all dogs and cats over three months of age is the most effective way of preventing human exposure to rabies and is required by law in Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
Avoiding encounters with wildlife will reduce the risk. Keep your property free of exposed garbage, pet food, store birdseed, or other foods that may attract them. Do not attempt to handle or capture wild animals, especially those that appear to be acting strangely or ill: report them to the local police. Source: North Castle Veterinary Hospital P.C.
Armonk Pets
Shiloh, a two year old beagle, (L to R) and Sage, a six year old Hungarian Puli, took their owners for a walk at Community Park.
Father Josh Condon of St. Stephen's Church conducted the Blessing of the Animals over dogs, cats, birds and hermit crabs. Read about the history of the blessing
Read about Adopt-A-Dog, a non-profit dog and cat rescue sanctuary is based in Armonk. What better way to support them than to attend Adopt-A-Dog’s annual festival, Puttin’ on the Dog. The event will be held on September 25th (rain date: September 26th) from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Roger Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Ricky is a dachshund who poses like a pointer while he waits to walk in Wampus Brook Park.
Trudy is an eight and a half week old English Setter. Her sleeping habits need adjusting since she sleeps all day and is up at night. Hilary walks her along Main Street for her first outing.
Contestant #29
Erica gets a high-five from Dougie. Dougie is a rescue from Briarcliff SPCA. The couple are contestants in our cutest couple contest.
Contestant #22
Double dating are (L to R) Allison with Graber, a 3 year old Long-haired Chihuahua, and Jamie with Ruby, a one year old Cockapoo.
Fluffy is a 9-year old Miniature Poodle. Susan and fluffy are inseparable. Contestant #15.
Vanessa and Elena's one year old Cockapoo, Rocky, loves to stick out his tongue.
Contestant #012
We caught Marci and Buddy strolling the Sidewalk Celebration. Buddy is a 12-week-old King Charles and a recent addition to the family of two Labrador Retrievers. Contestant #009.
Rori and Snowball
are contenders in the Cutest Couple Contest. Snowball is a year and half Cockerpoo that loves affection and kisses. Contestant # 3.
Gable, a three month old chocolate Standard Poodle, is with his sisters Cricket, a Toy Poodle, and Long Haired Chihuahua Roxy. Gable's grown 10 pounds in three weeks and is very sweet and smart as heck. He's already begun training, eventually he'll get into the routine with Gable and Cricket to visit nursing home. Contestant #4.
Many Armonk residents are pet owners of dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles and birds and other animals. Undoubtedly, dogs and cats are the most popular pets. Some of us have lost pets, and know how hard that can be. What’s even harder is when a young pet is lost in an accident. Young Amilia was devastated when a coyote killed her cat Tinkerbelle about a month after this photo was taken.
Wildlife threats are just the beginning of the dangers that face a cat in the outdoors. According to the Wild Wings, Inc. Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Centers of Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, an outdoor cat has a life expectancy of two to five years, compared to an indoor cat’s seventeen years. Cars are cars greatest danger—either by being run over accidentally or when they crawl into car engines for warmth. If a cat gets loose from your yard, it can be picked up and sent to a shelter. There is a drastic overpopulation of cats, and millions of cats are euthanized each year. If you’re interested in saving a homeless or rescued cat, please visit anjelliclecats.homestead.com or petfinder.com.
Kristina, a former Armonk resident, has spent two past years saving cats from “kill shelters” in New York City, and then nursing them back to health. She has been working with Anjellicle Cats.
Even if a cat is under supervision outside for only a few minutes, it is at risk to pick up parasites like worms, ticks and fleas; diseases like rabies, feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV—for which there is no vaccine); and poison from pesticides, rodenticides and antifreeze.
Cats also are natural hunter, and can be a danger to bird wildlife. All in all, it is much wiser and safer to keep your cats indoors. Kittens raised indoors rarely show a desire to go outside later in life. But even an older outdoor cat can be turned into an indoor cat after sometime. The Wild Wings, Inc. gives some tips on making that change, including having window shelves clear for cats to watch the outdoors from the safer indoors, planting kitty grass (which is available at pet stores) in pots for your cat to graze indoors, keep litter boxes clean and even something as simple as playing with your cat regularly! Cats have a reputation of being the more aloof pet, but they need loving, too. It is suggested to place an ID tag on your cat’s collar—in case they slip out an open door.
LYME DISEASE
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that is usually transmitted by the bite of the deer tick. While not all animals that are bitten show signs, some have mild reactions and still others show severe symptoms.
Although other species of animals can be infected with the organism, dogs are often the most symptomatic. They usually present with lameness, either associated with one or more joints or else non-localizable within a limb. Often they also demonstrate lethargy and loss of appetite. Dogs do not commonly develop the rash that is characteristically associated with human cases.
Diagnosis of Lyme disease generally involves measurement of the antibody level in the blood (titer) that is produced by the animal in response to infection.
If detected early, this disease is readily cured with antibiotics. However, if left untreated for a period of time, it can have more serious consequences, though it can still respond to treatment at this stage.
To decrease the chance of your pet’s contracting Lyme disease, the most effective means is tick control, generally with an appropriate collar or spot-on medication. A daily check for ticks, especially around the neck, will facilitate their rapid removal. To remove an attached tick, grasp it at the skin level with tweezers and slowly pull straight up.
Source:North Castle Veterinary Hospital, P.C.
Contestant #27
Seven-year old Magique is a Standard Poodle. Jeanne, Camille and Magique work together visiting nursing homes offering therapy to the elderly.
Contestant #28
(L to R) Sheeba, an American Golden Retriever, and Rex a Standard Poodle, are best friends. They freely run around the yard during a summer barbecue.
Contestant #26
Bull terriers Mattie and Scout and Portuguese Water Dogs Lefty and Shadow are life long pet partners and best buddies. They have walked together every morning for eight years with their owners Barbara and Jeanne.
Contestant #7
Maggie Taps for Love When Maggie wants to be petted, she taps Judy's arm with her paw. Maggie and Judy are contestants in the cutest couple contest. They will be considered for a grooming session at
Pleasant Grooming of Armonk and the most mischievous dog wins a training
session with Pleasant Grooming's dog-man, Stu Zuckerman.
Sammy greets customers from behind the counter at Pleasant Grooming of Armonk.
This couple, a Bernese Mountain Dog and owner, were taking a Sunday afternoon stroll up and down Main Street.
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Wayne, of VIP Photo, shown with Caesarae at 8 weeks old. Chez, for short, is a chocolate lab from Maine. His Grandfather was the only chocolate lab to ever win Westminster Dog Show.
Roma is a eight-month old morkie, a maltese and yorkie mixed breed.
Dogs make great pets, but they require some attention and will provide excellent companionship for young and old when well behave. Here are some suggested solutions for common problems. Chewing Crate the dog when he is unsupervised. Provide chew toys and change them daily to avoid boredom. Spray a favorite non-toy with Bitter Apple spray. Make sure he has sufficient daily exercise and obedience to avoid boredom and to work off his energy.
Barking at the door This is a natural response to a visitor. Praise the dog to let him know that he has done a good job. Then tell him “Enough” and correct him with a pull on the leash if he doesn’t quiet down. Leash training indoors is very effective and best used with a short leash. Constant attention is required when a leash is on to avoid any potential snags.
Hyperactivity Physical exercise is essential for a dog’s well being. It is suggested to check the dog food for protein and fat levels. Changes in the diet can bring about results.
Housebreaking Crating the dog will help as will keeping him on a leash indoors. When walking the dog praise him when he relieves himself.
Barking for attention Every time he starts barking respond with a two minute, rapid fire of obedience drills: “Sit, Down, Sit, Down, Sit, Down… praise him when he quiets down.” Source: A New Leash on Life by Brian Kilcommons.
Seven-year-old standard poodle Maddie enjoys frolicking about in a past snow storm. Have any pet photos you would care to share, send them to: edit@allaboutarmonk.com.
The sidewalk sale brought out some of Armonk's best friends.
