October 27 is National Black Cat Day! Today we celebrate the velvet beauties that are black cats! It’s no surprise that black cats and Halloween seem to go hand in hand, but what you may not know is the bad reputation these felines wrongly possess. For many years, black cats were feared and even preyed […]
A Look into Pitness in the Park – Happening October 16th!
If you’re a huge dog lover and have a soft spot for Pit Bulls, you do not want to miss out on Pitness in the Park. It is an incredible event fighting to stop the many prejudices against Pit Bulls. We often hear myths on how dangerous these dogs are and continue to see breed […]
Liberty Humane Society welcomes Hurricane Ida dogs into their adoption program
Written by Arati Patel Hurricane Ida made landfall on August 29th, leaving many residents stranded without electricity and water. To aid impacted animal welfare organizations in Louisiana and surrounding areas, many animal shelters around the country have opened their facilities and are welcoming pets into their adoption programs. These networks that form to help during […]
Pets of JC – Adoption Spotlight Story: Ziggy the Stardog
Written by Arati Patel – @aratip05 Adopting a shelter dog is an exciting experience, and the journey you take together is unforgettable. We’re highlighting the story of Ziggy the Stardog, who was adopted from the Liberty Humane Society in 2016. So, grab yourself a tissue; you may shed a happy tear or two reading his […]
Trusted pet sitters in the Hudson County area
ICYMI – Alyssa Tognetti marketed herself as a dogsitter in Jersey City, and has been involved in several situations where dogs were neglected, returned late, or –this time– went missing. According to Alyssa’s message to the owners, their dog Mac had run out of her car somewhere in Jersey City. She didn’t inform them until a […]
Could your dog be suffering from heatstroke?
Now that New Jersey has lifted restrictions with masks, we can expect more people to be out and about in this beach weather. Most of us will want to lay out in the sun and soak up all the skin aging damages the sun has to offer but not all living creatures can handle the […]
What To Know Before Bringing Home a New Furry Friend
2020 has forced the entire human civilization to stay home for long periods of time. While some tried to come up with new routines to settle into as we “wait out” this pandemic, others have decided to welcome new members into the household. No, we are not talking about babies, but rather furbabies! Rescuing an […]
10 Animal Shelters in the Area to Find Your New Furry Friend
Have you been thinking of getting a new pet? Give a local animal the holiday gift of a forever home! Visit local shelters and apply to adopt a cute kitten, dog, or even guinea pigs. Liberty Humane Society 235 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liberty Humane […]
5 Dog Friendly Beaches in New Jersey
We are in the middle of a heatwave, temps are soaring and our poor pups are sweating their little tails off. I recently asked my readers for suggestions on where to bring my little Harvey for a swim in New Jersey! Unfortunately there aren’t a lot of options, and most have strict rules and regulations. […]
5 small businesses to support
As always, we’re highlighting 5 local businesses every week that you can support as we all slowly adjust to the times. Check out our Local Businesses tag to see previous highlights. If you are a local business/artist that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Paw Mania Bio + how to support: Paw Mania is […]
10 homemade dog treat recipes for your pup
In honor of National Pet Week, treat your pup to some biscuits and snacks made with love! Cooked/Baked Peanut butter + cheese biscuits If you’ve got a pup who loves cheesy treats, bake these treats with added peanut butter! You’ll need flour, shredded cheese, peanut butter, egg, oats, and corn meal. Be sure to use […]
Cats of Jersey City
This February, we’re dedicating our Pets of JC column to our furry felines! These beloved housepets are oftentimes overshadowed by their dog friends and very misunderstood. In order to shed light on these lovable creatures with big personalities, we took to Instagram and asked our residents to nominate their favorite cat for our very first […]
Pets of JC: Winter Weather Guide
Although winter got a slow and mild start that spoiled us for a few weeks, January is here and showing us who is boss. While we tend to wallow in our own misery as our nose feels like it’s going to fall off and the wind provides so much resistance we can skip the gym, […]
JC Pets Holiday Gift Guide
Tick tock! The time for holiday shopping is quickly slipping through our fingers. For many of us, regardless of background and religious affiliation, shopping for gifts of appreciation for our friends and family is one of the biggest things on our to-do lists. If you’re a pet owner like myself, one (or more) of the […]
EPTG’s second fundraiser for Liberty Humane Society
As a rescue-pup mom, this organization is very near and dear to my heart. We adopted our little Harvey two years ago from the Liberty Humane Society. Harvey was rescued from Hurricane Harvey and was just 4 weeks old when she came into our lives. I didn’t understand the love of a pet until we […]
Unique Pets of Jersey City
The world of pets can tend to be very dog and cat-centric. However, this month, we’re giving our other pet friends their time to shine! Just in time for Halloween, these sometimes considered “spooky” friends are guaranteed to show you how misunderstood they are! Check out each of our 6 submissions and make sure to […]
Top 20 things to do this weekend in Jersey City + New York City
Looking for something new to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for Halloween events, be sure to check out our Top 15 Halloween Parties article. Jersey City Thursday Dress for Success + E*TRADE Suiting Appointment October 24 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM E*TRADE, Harborside Plaza 2, 200 Hudson St, Suite […]
Pet Sitters of Jersey City
If you spend any time walking around Jersey City during the hours of 11 to 1, you will surely see them. You tend to see the same ones, at the same time, in the same neighborhood. Decked out in all-weather attire, specialty belts and backpacks, and a smile on their face, because right on their […]
Pets of Social Media: The Good, The Bad, The Industry featuring Will Ferman of PuparazziNYC
“Felicity the Chiweenie” on Instagram all started as a joke. Countless family, friends and even strangers had consistently remarked about how photogenic she was. “Her expressions are so funny,” they’d say. “She’d could be on TV,” another would mention. Every time someone suggested I put her on Instagram or get her an agent, I would […]
Pets of JC: The Everything JC Pet Hot List
A while back, we took to Instagram to ask our Jersey City pet parents about all the places and people you love and count on to help you make your pets’ lives the best they can be. You all gave great feedback and recommendations on the best of the best in JC. I compiled your […]
