Cat Rescue, NYC

By 5dmin | December 21, 2013

Architect Ronald Castellano is the force of nature behind some of recent history’s most outstanding historical building restorations in Lower Manhattan.  Add to this his duties as nightclub owner, restaurateur and street fair promoter, and you might be surprised to find he also makes time to rescue cats… ESAH:  What led you to rescue your first cat? CASTELLENO:  It was about two…

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Dogs in Art

By 5dmin | December 17, 2013

French artist León Danchi (1887 – 1939) produced some of history’s finest artwork about dogs…

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Congratulations Amanda!

By 5dmin | December 12, 2013

I wish to extend a very warm, heartfelt congratulations to our (first) ESAH volunteer turned paid veterinary technician assistant, Amanda Esten. Today Amanda learned she has been offered a seat in the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2018.  This accomplishment is significant for many reasons, but especially because the typical veterinary…

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Dogs in Film

By 5dmin | December 10, 2013

“Bombón: El Perro”  (2004) “Bombon The Dog” follows the adventures of an Argentinian mechanic and his majestic Dogo Argentino.  Directed by Carlos Sorin. read Filmbore’s review here…

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Holiday Hazards for Cats and Dogs

By 5dmin | December 7, 2013

by ANDREW M. STREIBER, DVM Q:  With Christmas but weeks away, would you please highlight the potential dangers this holiday season may pose for both cats and dogs? A:  While the holidays are a time for gathering in celebration, they also carry the risk of being a gastrointestinal disaster for cats and dogs.  As discussed in…

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