Staten Island’s Dog Day Barks in St. George

St. George barked last night with Staten Island’s Dog Day, wagging NYC’s spring tail. Handler Lena Carter led 100 pups near the ferry, a free strut fest with treats. It’s borough paws—pure SI vibe, leashes hot. A kid tugged a mutt; a pro waved a flag. ‘Staten woofs—this is it,’ Carter says, tossing bones. The dock turned kennel.

The day’s fresh—March 28’s kickoff, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 2 p.m. Carter’s a Tottenville walker; last night’s crowd hit max—tails wagged. A late pup joined—paws synced; NYC grit glowed. Biscuits sold—$2 fueled barks. #SIDogDay trended; Bronx wants a leash.

Some griped—’Too messy,’ sniped a cleaner, dodging poop. Mud splashed—leads tangled; laughs won. A rival’s pitching a Midland strut, splitting collars. Still, 150 stayed—pups reigned. St. George’s never barked so bold.

Carter’s teasing a monthly march, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s pets—this walks ‘em,’ she says, untangling ropes. The day’s a Staten win—grit meets growl. It’s a dog rush; join the pack. Bring a bag—tails call.