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Our Mission:
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Our mission is to preserve the special relationship between dogs and mankind by protecting and defending the rights of responsible dog ownership, opposing detrimental and supporting appropriate regulations for dog owners, educating the public, promoting standards for safe and civilized treatment of dogs, and enhancing member relations in a variety of informal and formal settings while having fun. We will work with local, state, and federal agencies to identify, develop, and maintain clean, safe, leashed and off-leash recreation areas in new and existing parks.
To learn more about the urgent issue of open space in Hoboken, please visit
www.hobokenparks.org & www.hobokenspc.org
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Happy Spring!
Thank You to Mayor Dawn Zimmer
and
The City of Hoboken!
The HDA loves the replenishment of the Crushed Granite in the City Dog Runs. It's been a while and we appreciate it! And Gee, it's its not even an election year. That's a first! Now, let's get the water turned back on.
The City of Hoboken--At Work for You
News
Please be advised, the HDA is in the process of reorganizing. Please let us know if you would be interested to help out our new leadership with taking on active board positions and committee seats, organizing events, or our philanthropic endeavors. We will also need volunteers for the table at the Spring Art & Music Festival on May 2nd 2010
We look forward to your help to keep the HDA going.
Please contact Millie Kilimet at mfkilimet@verizon.net or Rebecca Nelson at renelson117@gmail.com
We will soon be on Facebook to so look for us there too!
ALERT: Looks like the City is out at the Dog Runs checking for Dog Tags and Issuing Fines (steep!) for un-licensed dogs. Please ensure your dog is licensed to avoid any unnecessary interruption to your time spent having fun with your dog.
What's Happening...
May 2nd 2010 - Hoboken Spring Art & Music Festival! Need volunteers to man the table throughout the day to help spread the word about the HDA, responsible dog ownership and get people involved to help the organization going forward.
Important Safety Info
Plan for Pets Before Disaster - www.nj.com/news/jjournal/index.ssf
Determinig the best age at which to spay or neuter - http://www.akcchf.org/pdfs/whitepapers/3-23-08DiscoveriesArticle.pdf
Dog's Death - Warning about groomers - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25966380/
Dog Flu -
http://www.northjersey.com/betterliving/pets/Officials_Keep_Fluffy_away_from_other_dogs.html
http://network.bestfriends.org/newjersey/news/27140.html
Cocoa Mulch Proves to be lethal to pets
Please tell every dog & cat owner you know.
Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa
Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.
Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs.
Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."
This site gives the following information: Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called "Theobromine" . It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.
Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.
Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.
Please email the manufacturer at michellemessick@hersheys.com and request that accurate information about this product be posted on the packaging.
Take Action Against Puppy Mills
Fight against those who put profits ahead of compassion. Help us bring an end to puppy mills.
Dear Hoboken Dog Association,
Yesterday, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" aired an exposé on puppy mills that no doubt horrified everyone who watched.
Undercover footage showed dogs in filthy, overcrowded conditions, where they are confined for their entire lives, without human companionship or adequate veterinary care. These dogs are often killed once their reproductive capacity wanes.
The HSUS has been investigating and fighting against puppy mills for decades. With your help, we can advance our fight to stop puppy mills and the tragic consequences of pet overpopulation. You've already shown your commitment to help stop puppy mills by signing our Stop Puppy Mills pledge.
Here's more that you can do right now:
If you are thinking of bringing a new dog into the family, or know someone who is, request a free copy of our puppy buyer's guide <https://community.hsus.org/ct/y7AH7HM1LzTo/> for information on how to find reputable breeders, shelters, and rescue groups.
Ask your federal legislators to crack down on puppy mills <https://community.hsus.org/campaign/puppymills_oprah/wd85eei4r7bti3in?> .
Get the word out about puppy mills: write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Visit StopPuppyMills.org <https://community.hsus.org/ct/UpAH7HM1LzTi/> to educate yourself.
Download one of our Stop Puppy Mills campaign badges or banners <https://community.hsus.org/ct/y1AH7HM1LzTk/> to your own MySpace or Facebook page, blog, or website.
Did you adopt your canine companion from a rescue group or shelter? Then order our Proud to Adopt care package <https://community.hsus.org/ct/U7AH7HM1LzT8/> .
Download Puppy Mill Cruelty flyers <https://community.hsus.org/ct/ypAH7HM1LzTl/> and post them or give them out at your neighborhood dog park, to engage fellow dog owners and help spread the word.
Help us place advertisements and billboards <https://community.hsus.org/ct/ydAH7HM1LzT9/> to spread the word about puppy mill cruelty.
The puppy mill industry will thrive as long as consumers are kept in the dark about the “mass production” of purebred and designer dogs. With your help, we'll shed light on the cruelty of puppy mills and put them out of business for good. We can't do it without your help!
Thank you for your commitment to stopping puppy mills and for all that you do for animals.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
News:
High chemical levels found in dogs and cats: www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-04-16-pets-chemicals_N.htm (April 2008)
Dog Theft Increase: www.akc.org/news/index.cfm (April 2008)
Pet Food Recall: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html (May 2007)
The lowdown on dog flu: What you should know to protect your pooch (MSNBC, 11/21/05)
"Dieting goes to the dogs (and cats): Hoboken author slims down her pet, shares tips" (Hoboken Reporter, 10/28/05)
Fast Facts on Canine Influenza (University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, 10/9/05)
Canine Health Advisory: New Dog Flu Virus (pdf) (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 9/28/05)
"Book rates Hudson dog-friendly: Some Hoboken restaurants let Fido join you" (Hoboken Reporter, 9/20/05)
Looking to dine out with Fido in the summer?
Check out hoboken-bar.net's list of Hoboken's Outdoor Cafes!
Please be sure you have a current dog license!
Click here for Hoboken's 2006 Dog License Application (pdf)
Wagamuffin Parade - October 31, 2003
Please visit our Photos page for more event pictures!
BECOME an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the HDA!
Each and every member makes a difference with the Hoboken Dog Association! Members receive an official HDA membership card which entitles you to discounts with our partner merchants, as well  as members-only privileges on www.hobokendogs.org (e.g., HDA e-announcements, member profiles, message boards) and reduced admission to certain HDA events -- not to mention the opportunity to help with our overall Mission. Annual membership dues are only $15 for an Individual Membership or $20 for a Family Membership (a Family Membership entitles you to an additional HDA Membership Card and online account for a family member living at your same address). You have three options for paying your dues: (1) Use the default "PayPal" payment option during the online member registration process to pay using a credit card; (2) Pay in person at Cornerstone Pets (105 9th St. in Hoboken) with cash, check, or a credit card; or (3) Mail us a check, payable to the "Hoboken Dog Association," to our address at the bottom of this page. We look forward to having you on board!
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HDA GEAR FOR SALE!
Available at Cornerstone Pets - 105 9th St., Hoboken
Superdog Vinyl Stickers - they're back! @ $2
Green Bag Holders - attach to your leash to store "pick-up" bags @ $5
Doggie Bandannas - white with with HDA Logo @ $6
High Quality Baseball Hats - with HDA Superdog Logo @ $20
T-Shirts - are sold out - sorry!
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Join The Free HDA Topica Mailing List
We strongly encourage you to join the HDA as membership of this discussion list does not constitute official HDA Membership and does not receive all HDA relevant communication and updates. We want you to know that we are still a voice and sounding board for dog owners. We want to hear from you. What's on your mind? Become a valuable part of the Hoboken Dog Community. Let us know what you see when you are out walking. Did you see someone not picking up after their dog?!!...Report it here!! Or listen to what others have to say. Connect up with others, get recommendations or report problems about dog walkers, discuss dog diet info, get the scoop on vets, or just share news. It's easy and free to join our email discussion forum. Just enter your email address here, and follow the instructions from there:
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