Manhattan is the showcase of some of the most adorable, well-groomed, well-loved, happy animals. While doing my errands in Upper East Side, I had the good fortune of meeting Butter. Seeing Butter as an young adult, I can easily imagine he must have looked like a chunk of butter as a puppy - hence the name.

Also in Upper East Side is what I call the Proud Guardian of Pet Toys. Expressive and interactive, this cat naps all day amidst pet toys and supplies, usally by the window when the winter sun is the most sleep-inducing and comfortable. The same proud feline patrols the shop at night, staring at the streets and perspective introders menacingly and suspiciously.... it doesn't know it yet, but it is destined to be a web sensation!