BEST ANIMAL
RESCUE
SAFE AND SOUND
SANCTUARY, INC.
P.O. Box 24, Islip Terrace
631-277-5246
Safe and Sound Sanctuary provides a safe haven
for dogs who were destined to be destroyed by
individual owners, rescue groups and shelters.
Several of the dogs who have entered their
sanctuary support system were strays that were
released most likely by owners who lost their
homes during difficult financial times during
the past several years. Most of the sanctuary’s
felines are of the stray and feral population that
are provided-for with housing, veterinary care
and routine feeding.
BEST ANIMAL
SHELTER
SAFE AND SOUND
SANCTUARY, INC.
P.O. Box 24, Islip Terrace
631-277-5246
Along with being Long Island’s best animal
rescue, Safe and Sound Sanctuary is also the
best animal shelter in Nassau and Suffolk
Counties. Their staff is committed to taking
care of rescued dogs, cats and other pets and
caring for them before connecting them to new
families. The majority of their current dogs are
over 12 years old now, a couple are 15 years,
almost all of whom have some moderate to
serious medical ailments. All require constant
vetting, prescriptions, supplements, herbs,
some with specialty vets including cardiologists,
neurologists, dermatologists, as well as
alternative and eastern physicians. Thankfully
they are all thriving!
BEST BIRD STORE
FIRST FLIGHT EXOTIC BIRDS
644 Middle Country Rd., Selden
631-732-1494
www.firstflightexoticbirds.com
Those brightly colored denizens of the tropics
have a home right here on Long Island at First
Flight Exotic Birds. Take home a feathered
companion for life, choosing from African
Grey and Amazon parrots, Caiques, Cockatoos,
Conures, and Macaws, among others. More than
just pets, First Flight offers cages, supplies, food,
and accessories. Before you take home your new
family member, trust the store’s experts, with
over 30 years of experience to handle all your
questions about exotic bird ownership and care.
Bring your bird back to First Flight for services
like grooming, boarding or day care, and
behavioral consultations.
BEST DOG TRAINER
WHISPERWERKES, INC. –
JEFF KOLBJORNSEN
631-277-5278
www.newyorkdogwhisperer.com
There is a growing concern about problematic
dog behaviors and a constant rise of incidents
of moderate to severe acts of aggression. More
and more owners are desperate for help and
are seeking hope for their problematic dogs.
What is necessary is to get your dog’s behavior
evaluated by an expert canine behaviorist
who understands the issues that your dog is
demonstrating and a master trainer who can
implement the appropriate steps necessary to
address and resolve these issues. Dealing with a
problematic dog can be overwhelming if you do
not seek out the necessary and appropriate help.
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Jeff has broken down the categories of dog types
and their characteristics and what type of owner
and household they require in his book Jeff’s
Book Guide to Owning Pure Breed Dogs.
BEST DOG WALKER
K9 WAGGIN TAILS
3057 Morrow Road, Oceanside
516-458-0820
www.k9waggintails.com
It’s critical for a dog’s health to get enough love
and attention, to eat right and – of course – to
exercise! Since we want the very best for our
precious pups, finding the ultimate dog walker
is a must. Luckily, your search won’t be as
difficult as you think. K9 Waggin Tails not only
landed the top spot as the Best Dog Trainer on
Long Island, but the Best Dog Walker as well!
Whether your cherished canine would prefer a
15-minute, 30-minute or 45-minute walk, K9
Waggin Tails will be there, leash in hand!
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