I’m a lover of all things fashion. When it comes to my dog Nicky’s style, there is no exception. It seems the cold weather is finally arriving and that means SWEATER WEATHER! Nobody wants to be cold this time of year and your furry friend shouldn’t have to deal with the cold either. I spent […]
Piqapoo – The New Tool for Dog Owners
Lynn: Yes, we are writing about dog poop. More so, I am writing about my brother Gideon Hazan who is the CEO behind this awesome startup company based in Israel called Piqapoo. Videos for this patent have gone viral. They’re all over social media and the news all over the world. Even recently featured on People.com! […]
Pet Profile: Bentley and Meatball
My name is Merica Kahn, and I am the new pet contributor for ChicpeaJC! I moved to Jersey City the day before Thanksgiving 2015. I fell in love with the community and energy of this beautiful place. I currently work full time in the garment district of NYC, and I am launching an eco-friendly knitwear […]
Pet Profile: Chloe Kardoggian
Did you know that Jersey City is home to an internet sensation with over 100K Instagram followers, nearly 34K Facebook fans, past features on sites like BuzzFeed and PopSugar, and a book being pitched to publishers? Not to mention her own merch store, two appearances on The Today Show, and role as Martha Stewart Pets […]
Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) in JC
When it comes to animal rescue efforts, it can sometimes seem as though groups are competing against one another for support and potential adopters. So many organizations are doing great things and have pretty much the same goal; wouldn’t it be great if there was a way for everyone to work together in a more […]
Anything’s Pawsible
Everywhere I turn, I see cute furry friends walking around me, it’s almost like I am an outsider for not having a pet! That is why I have Erin Rafferty as my pet contributor; she knows what’s up in the JC pet community. Now I love animals and I have been thinking of adopting a […]
Pet Profile: Jersey City Jasper
Name: Jasper Age: 1 ½ (ish) Breed: Yorkie mix, according to a DNA test (who knew?!) Follow him on: Instagram @jerseycityjasper ChicpeaJC: So Jasper, what’s your rescue story? Where are you from? Jersey City Jasper: I’m originally from a shelter in West Virginia and was fostered there for a while after making my way into […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Lincoln Park
While the crowds flocked to the beaches (and bars) this past Memorial Day, I sought out an adventure right here on Jersey City’s West Side. Admittedly, this (my first) trip to Lincoln Park was for business—this dog park is serious—but I snuck in some “me” time and relaxed with my lunch by the lake for […]
Pet Profile: Sasha the Blue
Name: Anastasia (aka Sasha) Age: Almost 2 (wish her a happy birthday on May 5th!) Breed: Russian Blue Follow her on: Instagram @sasha_the_blue For our first feline pet profile, we caught up with Instagram heartthrob Sasha the Blue. This self-described catnapper, fetcher, snuggle bug, and goofball is hands-down the prettiest kitty I’ve ever met–and the most […]
Diary of an LHS Volunteer: Orientation and Day 1
Before you can begin volunteering at Liberty Humane Society, you are required to attend an orientation session to get you, well, oriented to the rules, facility, and options that are available to LHS volunteers. My first trip to LHS to interview their director left me eager to help out, so I hopped on a Citi Bike […]
Pet Profile: Penny the Bospin
Name: Penny Age: 2 ½ years (ish) Breed: Bospin (Boston Terrier + Miniature Pinscher) Follow her on: Instagram @penny_the_bospin With well over 3,000 Instagram followers, a spot in The Dogist’s latest book, and a partnership with BarkBox, it goes without saying that Jersey City’s own Penny the Bospin has made her mark on the K-9 […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Hamilton Park
No matter what size of dog you own, you needn’t look any further for your canine’s exercising needs than the massive dog runs (yes, plural!) in Hamilton Park. Located on the east side of Hamilton Park in downtown Jersey City, there’s always plenty going on in and around these parks to keep you and your BFF […]
See Spot Rescued
If you haven’t noticed by now, I love dogs. Even more, I love rescue dogs, and all groups and people dedicated to rescuing dogs. Jersey City-based non-profit organization See Spot Rescued is one of these fantastic groups, and I got an opportunity to sit down with founder (that is, superwoman) Zarina Mak this week to […]
Gaston Le Pig
If you live anywhere in Jersey City and have a pair of eyes, chances are that you’ve come across (and did a double-take at) Gaston Le Pig. I took to the Heights this week to get the scoop on this unconventional, albeit completely awesome and adorable, pet piggy. Gaston’s family, Paul, Bridget, and his brother Alexander, […]
Liberty Humane Society’s Bark in the Park 2015
This past Saturday, Liberty Humane Society held its biggest event of the year—the 12th annual Bark in the Park fundraiser at Stevens Park in Hoboken. LHS gets all of the injured wildlife as well as stray and lost domestic animals from Jersey City, Hoboken, and Bayonne, which is no small feat. In addition to fundraising much-needed money for […]
Liberty Humane Society
I went to the Liberty Humane Society (LHS) for the first time this past week, but my first visit certainly won’t be my last. Jersey City contracted with LHS in 2004, and since then they’ve converted an old garage to meet their needs and have secured contracts with Hoboken and Bayonne. This great group of […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Van Vorst Park
Ask any dog owner in town, and they’ll tell you: Jersey City is crazy dog-friendly. As one myself, I’ve definitely noticed how easy it is to have (that is, entertain) a pooch here. Without a doubt, the fantastic dog parks are some of the prime reasons why. So begins a monthly series highlighting each and […]
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