Join us on Tuesday, May 19 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Boris & Horton in celebrating Pushcart Prize winner Robert Isaacs as he presents his debut novel, It’s Hard to be an Animal!

​In this funny, magical, and tender novel, we follow a lonely and conflict-averse man whose sudden ability to understand animals sends him on a wild romp around NYC, and ultimately helps him discover his own voice. Isaacs will read from and discuss the novel with fellow acclaimed author and editor Anna Montague (How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?), followed by an audience Q&A and signing. Event will be held on the dog side of the café; $5 entrance fee applies. All pups are welcome! Books will be available for purchase from P&T Knitwear. 🐶

​About the Book:

​Strolling through Central Park on a blind date with the hilarious, irrepressible Molly Bent, Henry Parsons is feeling hopeful for the first time in years … when a migratory warbler, the sweetest of little birds, tells him to f*** off.

​A gentle soul, troubled enough by the unkindness of fellow humans, Henry tries to brush the moment aside as a hallucination. But soon he’s hearing voices everywhere: dogs mocking their owners, sparrows fat-shaming each other, police horses profiling attendees at a street fair — even a pontificating, misogynistic snake.

​The man who never speaks up for himself is now besieged by animals who do. When (inevitably) he overhears three rats discussing a corpse in the New York subway, he lets it slip to Molly. She’s keen to investigate, and Henry’s desperate for a second date, so he follows her nervously into an abandoned tunnel under the West Fourth Street Station. There, sure enough, they find a body … and the murderers find them. Cue the most terrifying week of this cautious man’s life.

​Inspiration and courage arrive from a pair of feuding betta fish and his neighbor’s yapping (but deceptively sweet) Pomeranian — whose unexpected wisdom helps Henry find the courage to assert himself at last.

​About the Authors:

​Robert Isaacs has survived an eventful life. He has escaped an angry hippo in the Okavango Delta, dodged tear gas on the Mount of Olives, roasted marshmallows over cooling lava in the Guatemalan highlands, and been run over by a boat off the west coast of Australia. In his youth he supported himself as a juggler and unicyclist on the streets of San Francisco before turning to music; over the course of thirty years he conducted everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Cook Islands, released a dozen CDs, and earned a Grammy nomination. It’s Hard to Be an Animal is his first novel.

​Anna Montague is the author of How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? and a senior editor of nonfiction at Henry Holt & Co. She lives in Brooklyn.

Hit the trail with your pup and your peeps! 🐾
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Social Paws and Outsiders are teaming up for another standout pack hike just outside the city.
Pawfect for anyone who loves getting outdoors and wants to bring their four-legged friend along.
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We’ll head out of NYC together via private transportation, hike a scenic trail🌿at a relaxed pace, and enjoy time for bonding, fresh air and connection.
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Afterward, we’ll head to Twin Star Orchards🍎for some eats 🍕, a dog-centric local market curated just for our crew, an orchard tour with staff, and some refreshing ciders🍺before bringing everyone back to the city! 🌃
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We can’t wait to put another memorable hike in the, with even better weather, and the same great pawtners & vibes. See all the details and up thru the link in our bio!
No dog required, we love our non-owners too 🐶

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⛰️See how fun our last hike was!

greenpoint!!! ♥️♥️ Andrea Caceres will be at @milltownbrand come by and say hi! (book your pet portrait in advance) ♥️♥️♥️

We’re in full bloom at Boris & Horton🌸🐾

​Join us for a Spring Fling Dinner at peak springtime perfection, where everything is fresh, floral, and just a little bit paw-sitively dreamy. We’re setting the table for a cozy, flower-filled evening that leans all the way into the best of the season.

​For the humans: a bright veggie-filled meal with roasted chicken as a main, starting with a gorgeous crudite moment, finishing with a spring strawberry dessert! For the pups: their own thoughtfully prepared, dog-friendly version of the meal—because every good boy and girl deserves a seat at the table (and a three-course treat yo’self moment).

​Expect florals galore, golden-hour energy, and a room full of very cute dates—some of whom will absolutely be working the room for extra bites. It’s the perfect excuse to break out the sundress or other spring best, sip, stay a while, and let your pup sniff out some new friends.

​Come hungry, bring your pup, and prepare for a night that’s equal parts elevated dinner party and delightful doggy chaos. Fur real.

Tickets here. 

Lower Manhattan, we’re popping up with Pride!

We’re honored to have our work on public display—and now we’re searching for fresh, bold faces who embody inclusivity, unapologetic pride, and community over competition. From the pups who’ve been with us since Day 1 to the new friends we’ve yet to meet, Through the Lens of Love: Pride Edition celebrates the dog community that built us.

Once you’ve submitted your RSVP form with payment, you’ll receive the event address 36 hours before your shoot so you can prep, glam up, and show up ready to shine.

****A portion of all ticket sales are going directly towards the community work of PFLAG!