New York's Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists and 24 Hour Emergency Care Re-Teams with Mayor's Alliance For NYC's Animals at Season's Largest Pet Adoption Extravaganza.Free 'Ask the Vet' Advice for All Adopting Pet Owners and Event Attendees NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- This Fall, warm-hearted New Yorkers planning to adopt a pet have everything they need to expand their brood. At the Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Pet adoption usually refers to the process of taking guardianship of and responsibility for a pet that a previous owner has abandoned or otherwise abdicated responsibility for. Festival held in Union Square Park on October 22, 2006, veterinary doctors and staff from nearby Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists and 24 Hour Emergency Care (FAVS FAVS Fabbrica Armi Valle Susa FAVS Fighter Attack Visual System ) will be on hand to offer free pet care advice and help new owners adjust to life with their newly adopted pets. As leading pet health care providers and veterinary specialists in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , FAVS has pledged ongoing support for the event, organized by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. "We are pleased to have this opportunity to let New Yorkers know they have this important resource in their very own community," said FAVS Medical Director Sheri L. Berger, DVM DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVM abbr. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. , DACVO DACVO Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists . "We want to ensure that current pet owners and those who plan to adopt at the festival are well prepared and educated to handle the responsibilities of welcoming these special pets into their homes. For the animals we see in our 24-hour emergency facility, as well as those that are referred to our extensive specialty practice, our doctors, technicians and staff always encourage responsible pet ownership, including periodic veterinary exams, vaccinations, proper diet and grooming for the pet's health and happiness," she added. "This weekend, FAVS will be manning the `Ask the Veterinarian' booth - a real crowd favorite at the Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival. They will be available to answer questions from new adopters and current pet owners/guardians," said Jane Hoffman, president, Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. "FAVS veterinarians Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons (vets) are medical professionals who operate exclusively on animals. Well-known and notable veterinarians include:
abbr. New York City NYC New York City one of the best cities in the world for its four-footed citizens," Hoffman added. Visitors and prospective pet owners alike can come to Union Square Park at 17th Street and Broadway from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and visit the FAVS booth to ask for free veterinary advice. They can get important health and safety tips from one of the leading specialty veterinarians in Manhattan, as well as pick up some giveaways. "The Mayor's Alliance is pleased to work with so many veterinarians who provide services and volunteer their time to help make New York City a no-kill city in which no healthy of treatable dog or cat is killed simply because they do not have a home," Hoffman said. About Mayor's Alliance Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festivals are held on a regular basis on weekends in New York City parks This is a list of parks in New York City. There are three entities that manage parks within New York City. Each agency has its own responsibilities for its own parks. The three agencies are as follows: Federal throughout the five boroughs. These events are designed to raise public awareness of the problem of unwanted pets and to encourage those who can adopt to make a homeless pet part of their household. The dogs and cats available for adoption are from area shelters and rescue groups. There is a $25 charge for each pet. The event will also feature a groomer and trainer who will also be available for questions. The family event also welcomes children to have their photos taken with Maddie, the six-foot-tall Miniature Schnauzer miniature schnauzer: see schnauzer. mascot for Maddie's Fund. For more information, contact Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org or (212) 252-2350. About FAVS Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists, New York City's premier specialty-only and 24-hour emergency care facility, is located in the heart of lower Manhattan Lower Manhattan is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the City of New York. Lower Manhattan is generally defined as the area delineated on the north by Chambers Street, on the west by the Hudson River (North . FAVS offers a full spectrum of specialty services, including emergency and critical care, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology and orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. In partnership with referring veterinarians, FAVS is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards with a team of specialists, nurses and support staff to make sure pets receive the very best specialty and emergency care. For more information about Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists, please visit the Web site at www.fifthavevetspecialists.com. Note to Editors: Interviews and post-event photos are available through the media contact. |
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