My two-year-old Papillon, Sweetie, inspired this online dog guide. Last summer, she and I were walking on the Lower East Side, enjoying the warm breeze. I realized that I had missed her afternoon feeding. I thought I could simply look online using my Blackberry to find a nearby pet store to pick up a can of food. To my surprise and annoyance I could not find accurate dog store listings. Even when I put in a zip code and keywords in the search box, I got back nothing useful.

For all dog owners in search of a treat for their four-legged friend, this guide is for you. I hope you find it useful in searching for nearby parks, emergency veterinary care, routine supplies and the unusual dog toy.

We all have busy, demanding lives, and this comprehensive guide is sure to reduce your search time so that you can have more quality time with your furry friend.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with comments, suggestions or questions. We would love to hear from you.