Take an 8-1/2 x 11 pad of paper, turn it sideways, stick on a head and you have Nina, a truly adoggable New Yorker.  She rescued me in October 2011 at the estimated age of four years, and that moment marked the beginning of beginnings for us both.

Take an 8-1/2 x 11 pad of paper, turn it sideways, stick on a head and you have Nina, a truly adoggable New Yorker. She rescued me in October 2011 at the estimated age of four years, and that moment marked the beginning of beginnings for us both.

Lulu, my 11-year-old mini poodle, rests under a bench along the East River. She loves to run, swim, chase tennis balls and explore the city with me. Her T-shirt says, “I love dog-gone New York!”

Lulu, my 11-year-old mini poodle, rests under a bench along the East River. She loves to run, swim, chase tennis balls and explore the city with me. Her T-shirt says, “I love dog-gone New York!”

This is Disco, unofficial Mayor of the LES, and real New Yorker. 4 1/2 years old (going on 2 months) he’s obsessed with reflections of light and often seen leaping six or seven feet in the air to lick the face of anyone who welcomes happiness.

This is Disco, unofficial Mayor of the LES, and real New Yorker. 4 1/2 years old (going on 2 months) he’s obsessed with reflections of light and often seen leaping six or seven feet in the air to lick the face of anyone who welcomes happiness.

This adorable pug was rescued and given a second shot at life and is therefore named Mulligan.
When not dressing up for Halloween, he enjoys eating, sleeping and snoring.

This adorable pug was rescued and given a second shot at life and is therefore named Mulligan.

When not dressing up for Halloween, he enjoys eating, sleeping and snoring.

This is Jordan. He’s an 11-year-old shiba inu. Likes: Chicken, napping, barking at the door. Dislikes: Mondays.

This is Jordan. He’s an 11-year-old shiba inu. Likes: Chicken, napping, barking at the door. Dislikes: Mondays.

Gypsy is 6 years old and loves her squeaky toys.

Gypsy is 6 years old and loves her squeaky toys.

This is Bonson…Rog Bonson, my extremely hyper Yorkie. He loves to play and show everyone his tummy.

This is Bonson…Rog Bonson, my extremely hyper Yorkie. He loves to play and show everyone his tummy.

This is Mr. Oliver. He’s 8 years old, was born on Christmas day and loves to play in the park. Muah!

This is Mr. Oliver. He’s 8 years old, was born on Christmas day and loves to play in the park. Muah!

Marshmallow

Marshmallow is a deaf Chihuahua / Italian Greyhound mix. She was abandoned in an apartment while pregnant when her former owners moved out, and I adopted her soon after in the summer of 2005. She’s my little white shadow and such a survivor - a real New Yorker!

mallow enjoys our new rug

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Is your dog a real New Yorker?Is your dog a real New Yorker? Share a photo or story of your licensed dog.

Licensing dogs makes them legal, gains them access to city parks, makes it easier to find them if they are lost, and helps support the care and adoption of abandoned animals.

Visit nyc.gov/doglicense to license your pet. If you find a lost dog that has a license, visit the NYC Dog eLocator.

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