This being Labor Day Weekend and all I decided to center this post on all the hardworking dogs and cats of Hoboken. There isn't a day that goes by when I think about the animals that serve us well, Be it a cat that keeps the vermin away or kills the occasional waterbug or the dog that keeps our house safe when we are not at home.Lets also remember the animals that visit nursing homes or hospitals to cheer up an elderly person or a young child. In my many years of experience I have had the pleasure of interacting with some of the search and rescue dogs. I cried when some of the dogs died because of the maladies they incurred in the effort of 911. So this post is to celebrate, commemorate and dedicate our four legged laborers. Once again, may your tails always be wagging!

Early in the pet food industry

In this blog I would like to tell you about my early years in the pet food industry. When I first started there were only a few choices to feed your pets. I remember selling Alpo, Ken-L-Ration and Milk-Bone.  The only food that was specialized was Science Diet. It was originally developed for the army to feed their dogs. They made something called MAXIMUM STRESS which was so rich that they had to sell it in an aluminum pail! After that brand came Iams pet foods. It was really the beginning of the pet food industry. At that time also without my knowledge came a brand created in Poughkeepsie called ABADY. This, when my knowledge of the nutrition involved in making pet food evolved, would change my view of pets, and their nutritional requirements.                                      

My Background

January 27th 1977 is where my adventure began. Along with my father George, my brothers George Jr, James and Alexander we started Vita Chow dog and cat food center. This was really the inception of the industry. At that time there may have been maybe only 5 or 6 stores in all of Brooklyn. The only remnants of the beginners were us and the men from Dog Delight.
  The great breakthrough came a few years later when George Jr and I became certified pet nutritionists. After months of studying we became 2 of the 3 certified pet nutritionists in the tri-state area. With this knowledge we set out to inform people of the best way to feed their pets. My brother and I seperated for awhile but came together in the NYC Pet.com stores. George being the sole owner and I being the nutritinal adviser. I was never was the number crunching type of person but my customer service and love of animals I feel is unparalleled. I do not think of my customers as dollar signs but as a part of my new extended family.
Here in Hoboken I now see the happy marriage that I envisioned 35 years ago, a community that loves their best friends and a person who truly cares about their well-being. Asy ou will see from my further posts I will be an advocate for you my blog readers and my friends in Hoboken. I will never be too busy to answer a question or to be a shoulder to cry on.  When you encounter me in the store you will notice that I may seem shy but when we get to know each other all the barriers will be broken down. With this  entry I hope you get a little sample of who I am and how I can help you.  Thank you and may your tail always be wagging!

Mission Statement

Welcome animal lovers,
The mission of this blog is to keep you updated on new trends and products in Hoboken.  With my 32 years helping people deal with their best friends.  I vow to be honest and upright with my views.  I hope this can be a vehicle for Hoboken residents, and others beyond our borders to relate their own experiences with their pets.  May your tail always be wagging!