Bark Ave

02/10/2025

Dog Poisoned by the Diffuser.
On Saturday night, the owner arrived home late, and the dog didn’t recognize him. Given her background as a nanny, she assumed the pup might have been startled awake or even experiencing a night terror. However, on Sunday, the dog was still acting off. That’s when she remembered her new diffuser had been running and decided to turn it off. By Sunday afternoon, things seemed a bit better.

The next day, the dog sitter mentioned that the dog wouldn’t come out from under the bed—a real surprise for a usually cheerful pet. The owner hurried home early and found her dog looking confused and scared once again. Alarmed, she took him to the emergency vet.

It turned out that the tea tree oil used in the diffuser is toxic to dogs. Fortunately, tests showed that his liver was okay, but the situation was still serious. The vet administered fluids under his skin to help eliminate the toxins.

According to both the vet and poison control, these cases are becoming more common as essential oils grow in popularity. They urge everyone to double-check that the oils they’re using aren’t hazardous to their pets. ThePaws.net - All Things Dog

12/07/2024

“Life’s greatest comfort is found in the company of animals.”

If you’re an animal lover like myself, you know that there’s nothing quite like time spent amongst them. They are unapologetically themselves, and love unconditionally. Well, some love you even more when you provide snacks, hehe. 🤭 They live in the moment, show us how to appreciate the little things, and teach us about forgiveness.

I’ve created a 5x7 card stock prints that reminds us of this affirmation, and there are multiple color options to choose from.

My Etsy listing is below. Thank you and happy holidays!

With love,

Bark Ave 🐾💗

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1823338426/

This Wall Decor item is sold by BarkAveCT. Ships from Danbury, CT. Listed on Dec 6, 2024

10/18/2024

08/03/2024

08/03/2024

We are pleased to introduce you to 2 Year Old POPPY 🌸— This girl who comes from a rural shelter is getting used to a routine in NYC, is spayed, healthy and ready for a forever home!

Poppy adores morning belly rubs and relaxing with her favorite benebone. She loves being a couch potato (especially in this heat), but she also enjoys long walks in the park and friendly greetings with other dogs. Poppy is a bit shy around food but is otherwise gentle and loving. She’s house-trained, crate-trained with a bit of encouragement, and enjoys meeting people.

Poppy will seamlessly make an ideal companion in any home 🥰. Adopt her at rescuecity.nyc/adopt!

07/05/2024

On behalf of my dog & all wildlife...

06/11/2024

Sweet Sadler.🤍 This loveable boy was found on the side of the road, curled up in the bushes and covered in fleas. When our rescue partners went to retrieve him, Sadler gently took the treats they offered and hopped in their car without a care in the world. It looked like he’d been out in the woods for some time, and when nobody came to claim Sadler, we welcomed him to NYCSCR.❤️

This boy is a total mush. He’s about 3 years old and 75 pounds. He’s very friendly and gets along well with dogs but would do best in a home without kitties. He loves to give paw, and melts into every pet.

If big, lovable, bullies are your style, you don’t want to miss out on Sadler🤍🐾. Adoptions this month are $100 to celebrate our Summer of Love!🎉 Apply to adopt Sadler at nycscr.org/adopt

06/11/2024

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06/04/2024

Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep. Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job.

The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to see how old or sick animals look for their owners with the eyes of their owners before going to sleep. The fact is that 90 % of owners don't want to be in a room with a dying animal. People leave so that they don't see their pet leave. But they don't realize that it's in these last moments of life that their pet needs them most.

Veterinarians ask the owners to be close to the animals until the very end. "It's inevitable that they die before you. Don't forget that you were the center of their life. Maybe they were just a part of you. But they are also your family. No matter how hard it is, don't leave them.

Don't let them die in a room with a stranger in a place they don't like. It is very painful for veterinarians to see how pets cannot find their owner during the last minutes of their life. They don't understand why the owner left them. After all, they needed their owner’s consolation.

Veterinarians do everything possible to ensure that animals are not so scared, but they are completely strangers to them. Don't be a coward because it's too painful for you. Think about the pet. Endure this pain for the sake of their sake.

Be with them until the end!

06/02/2024

❤️❤️

Sweet baby Oscar.❤️ He’s the friendliest fella on the planet with a noggin the size of Jupiter. From day 1, we knew Oscar was special. He is the kindest, most patient, tender-hearted dog. We don’t know what Oscar’s past life looked like, but he became an NYCSCR dog after he was abandoned in a locked trash room in the middle of winter, severely malnourished, and covered in sores all over his body. His eyes were a mess and he eventually lost his right eye from the damage, but we love his little perma-wink.😉

If you love big heads, morning cuddles, and a dog who sticks to you like glue, then Oscar might be your perfect boy. He is low-energy, dog-friendly, sweet, sensitive, and snuggly. Oh, but we’re not done! Oscar is fully housebroken, a fantastic walking buddy, quiet, calm, and a quick learner. His foster mama says he has “bottomless patience” and lets her wipe his paws, put him in pj’s, and clean his ears without fuss.🐥

Oscar is a dreamboat, and he’s ready for his forever family. He’d fit right in with your pack or as a solo dog; he goes with the flow.😇 Don’t miss out on this special pup - apply today to adopt Oscar at nycscr.org/adopt

05/09/2024

Love making eggies for my furiends.🥚💛

Eggs 🥚 are a perfect protein, and they’re the richest source of choline, a vitamin critical for cell and brain health but is often deficient in pet food.

COMMENT “EGGCELLENT” and I'll message you our Egg Guide with a CHOLINE CRISP RECIPE to make this brain nourishing snack for your dog or cat. You'll also find dozens of recipe ideas and a section just on eggs in The Forever Dog LIFE where we show you how to select, prepare, and store eggs.

05/04/2024

04/26/2024

Grampa Hazel is on his paws asking, “Won’t you be my family?”😭❤️ This precious senior fellow may be extra special with his wobbly hind legs, but aside from wearing booties to protect his paws from getting scraped up, his “special needs” are easily managed. One of the many perks of adopting a senior pet like Hazel is that you’re basically adopting a couch potato!! Hazel is 9 years old, and while he enjoys his daily walks, he prefers his comfy spot on the couch to the great outdoors.

Hazel is fully housetrained, loves belly rubs and afternoon naps, and is available for adoption right now!!! He can be timid around new dogs and would be happy as a solo pet or with another easygoing pup. If you’d like to make an older dog the happiest pup in the world, apply today to adopt Hazel at nycscr.org/adopt