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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Pets

Pet Health Insurance: Why It Matters and Which One Is Best for Your Dog or Cat

Pets are part of the family, and pet health insurance is a must. Pets nourish us with companionship, unconditional love and support when we need it the most. In return, we supply them with food, shelter and love. When our…

Keeping New Yorkers and Their Pets Together in Tough Times

More and more people are giving up their pets to city-run shelters due to housing insecurity — and in response, the city’s not-for-profit animal care and control agency has hired social workers to help New Yorkers keep their best friends. …

Ivory Needs a Loving Home. Here’s Her Story. 

By Lylia Saurel Special to The Roosevelt Island Daily News A report from Shelter Animal Count shows that shelters have observed an overall increase in population nationwide by 9.5% over the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period…

The need for pet estate planning: What if you go first?

Have you thought about pet estate planning or even heard of it? Six million animals enter shelters every year in the U.S. Many are strays, of course, but a full 30% are turned over by their owners. Many are given…

The eternal question: cats or dogs? Which is better?

People have been debating the merits of dogs vs. cats for centuries, and the answer is still not clear. Dogs are known for their loyalty and intelligence, while cats are celebrated for their independence and cuteness. But which one is…

A word from Evan Ardelle about your best friend…

Let’s face it: our pets are our babies and our family members. Should anything happen to us and we could not provide for our pets’ wellbeing, we need to be sure that they’ll be properly looked after. Sadly, and all…