Today I had the pleasure of meeting the cutest dog all the way from Puerto Rico! I’ve never been lucky enough to visit the Island but was able to get the exclusive on adopting a dog from the location! Meet, Charlotte! When is your birthday? Since I was adopted and we’re not exactly sure of […]
Fall & Winter Fashion Guide For Pets!
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 […]
Jersey City Holiday Gift Guide 2016
Here at ChicpeaJC, we like to keep it local, and what better way than creating a local Holiday gift guide to help you find what you’re looking for during the Holidays? We have created a list of local stores that are placed into categories based off of the person you’re looking to buy a gift […]
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 […]
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 […]
Plumster Bunny
As a mom, it’s nice to hear about something that would help my daughter and other kids stay interested in learning while teaching them valuable information to be used as they grow older. I had the privilege of meeting Craig Howard, the local Jersey City man who created Plumster Bunny – a book series that acts […]
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 […]
Making of a Maker: pAra
When CHICpea recently expanded her writing team, I had to advocate for the ever-inspiring JC Maker Movement. We Jersey City folk have mad love for our Makers around town and at markets – but how many of us know the backstory? I’ll be digging into these Makers’ raison d’etre, beyond the artisan wares they sell. […]
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 […]
Club Barks & MetroVet
Club Barks is a local resort for your fur babies!! It’s a one stop shop for all your pets needs; grooming, daycare, boarding and now they also have an in-house vet. They recently invited me over for a tour at their downtown Jersey City location and I got to sit with Club Barks owner Stephen […]
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, […]
Top 13 Things to do This Halloween in Jersey City
Get ready for Halloween folks because Jersey City is about to get spooky! We’ve wrapped up the top thirteen Halloween events for people of all ages, shapes, and forms. Not interested in what we’ve picked out? Make sure you head to the CHICpeaJC Event Calendar and find the fit for your weekend! Friday 1. Gymboree […]
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 […]
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