tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post1314300978945050237..comments2024-03-29T03:35:13.051-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: Out and About in the East VillageUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-81273141492503424642015-05-25T04:16:17.456-04:002015-05-25T04:16:17.456-04:00While I no longer live in NY, I still occasionally...While I no longer live in NY, I still occasionally hear about Social Tees. And I remember this amazing man I knew decades ago - a completely selfless advocate for those creatures who had no voice. And someone with a need to educate those of us who either did not want to know or were simply ignorant of the suffering that the human race inflicts upon these innocent animals. 'Robert' is a rare example of a man who truly believes in what he does, and doesn't suffer fools. Lisa Kunznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-31273186989804542992015-05-22T18:36:38.426-04:002015-05-22T18:36:38.426-04:00"Maybe it was at 103 during the graveyard shi..."Maybe it was at 103 during the graveyard shift? " Wow, there's another person who remembers 103. Used to eat there most every night. What a wonderful time and place it was. Makes me feel very nostalgic. Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416518509228779720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-47292266961000682492015-05-22T15:27:31.482-04:002015-05-22T15:27:31.482-04:00Love this feature and love this guy- Robert found ...Love this feature and love this guy- Robert found us our one of kind character of a dog 7 years ago and I can't imagine our lives without him (our beagle). So great to hear about Robert's interesting journey and see a light shined on the amazing work he does. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-61279765907704725332015-05-21T21:55:27.504-04:002015-05-21T21:55:27.504-04:00This guy is one of my favorites. I often sit with ...This guy is one of my favorites. I often sit with him on the benches outside and watch people and animals alike stop to show him love and express their appreciation. He makes the world a better place.Ikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-35980438626634112502015-05-21T20:42:27.068-04:002015-05-21T20:42:27.068-04:00I've seen Robert around the neighborhood so lo...I've seen Robert around the neighborhood so long I can't even remember when I first met him. Maybe it was at 103 during the graveyard shift? <br /><br /> Regardless, I adopted my cat from Robert 14 years ago. At the time, Omar was the only cat there. I was so lucky to get him. He passed away last year, but I'll be dropping by Social Tees when I'm ready to adopt again.sakaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-11937740060240379112015-05-21T17:58:37.313-04:002015-05-21T17:58:37.313-04:00The only people better than Robert are all the vol...The only people better than Robert are all the volunteers who do great work for Social Tees everyday. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-86481519947600258482015-05-21T17:34:05.073-04:002015-05-21T17:34:05.073-04:00Adore Robert and Social Tees!! Half the animals i...Adore Robert and Social Tees!! Half the animals in my building are from there too -including my own cats. Thanks to him and all of his team for taking care of animals and keeping the EV real. Thanks Grieve and James Maher!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-14254161861760942402015-05-20T23:37:41.021-04:002015-05-20T23:37:41.021-04:00i know buddy for a long time well over 2 decades...i know buddy for a long time well over 2 decades from so many things him coming in a restaurant i worked in to playing handball together to debating politics he is a good guy all the way aroundbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721497122365615750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-16402302340483941602015-05-20T21:50:56.616-04:002015-05-20T21:50:56.616-04:00Let me add to the chorus of praise for Robert .. a...Let me add to the chorus of praise for Robert .. also anything I can't use for my cats (which I would get from Robert were I ever in the market for a cat, which I've never been, people just foist them on me)I just give to him and he takes it. He's beyond awesome. Thank you for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-19352143625388531542015-05-20T19:58:57.963-04:002015-05-20T19:58:57.963-04:00It's a shame that there are not more people li...It's a shame that there are not more people like Robert who have compassion and truly make an effort to help animals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-16052278676086809692015-05-20T16:04:43.839-04:002015-05-20T16:04:43.839-04:00Half the animals in my building are from Robert!Half the animals in my building are from Robert!Ursula Luxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-42191055794943845592015-05-20T15:06:37.584-04:002015-05-20T15:06:37.584-04:00got my dog from this dude. can't imagine life ...got my dog from this dude. can't imagine life without him! (the dog)<br /><br />yay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-89800981241258491632015-05-20T14:25:57.106-04:002015-05-20T14:25:57.106-04:00Sweet! I got my kitty Muzz from Social Tees and h...Sweet! I got my kitty Muzz from Social Tees and he's fantastic! Always have the utmost admiration for animal rescuers.~ evilsugar25noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-21724517044675891802015-05-20T13:11:43.769-04:002015-05-20T13:11:43.769-04:00A great neighbor with a good heart. Thanks for an...A great neighbor with a good heart. Thanks for another inspiring interview.Laura Goggin Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517481509431547970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-84537343818887321162015-05-20T11:28:52.136-04:002015-05-20T11:28:52.136-04:00Really amazing interview and person. One of the be...Really amazing interview and person. One of the best yet. Love, love, love the story about Leo the Lion. <br /><br />As for the Chinese and animal welfare: as with most unfortunate human behavior in this world, it's a little complicated. <br /><br />The Chinese word for "animal" (动物) literally translates to "moving thing". Take then, as a contrast, our English words: "animal", "creature", etc. Our words all infer the idea of animation, creation, life. There is a fundamental difference in the cultural outlook toward animals. <br /><br />That, combined with a more relatively recent history of famine (both naturally and human-induced) and you will find less cultural sensitivity to the plight of animals in China. It's sort of the same reason why vegetarianism took so long to become understood in Japan outside of religious contexts. When you've been starving, it's difficult to shun food of any kind. <br /><br />I don't condone the way animals are treated in Chinese culture (I have seen some horrific sights in markets in China) but I understand it a bit better now than I used to. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-42676689558119977942015-05-20T11:14:39.202-04:002015-05-20T11:14:39.202-04:00I always look forward to James' Out and About,...I always look forward to James' Out and About, and this one is particularly awesome. Thanks James, Robert, and Grieve! Stacie J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-60117384068338515962015-05-20T11:10:36.881-04:002015-05-20T11:10:36.881-04:00A true asset to the neighborhood and a wonderful h...A true asset to the neighborhood and a wonderful human being. Thanks for the interview and thank Robert, for simply being brave and true to himself, and being his authentic self. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-79574659936383438232015-05-20T10:28:41.548-04:002015-05-20T10:28:41.548-04:00Another marvelous profile, thank you, EVG and Jame...Another marvelous profile, thank you, EVG and James Maher. I can't recommend enough a visit to Robert Shapiro's rescue shelter on East 5th (between 1st and 2nd Avenues) for some oohs and ahhs. If you're lucky, the giant tortoise will be out for a stroll "off the leash," munching on weeds by the police parking lot across East 5th Street.Greg Mastersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-73845280767383720742015-05-20T10:19:47.968-04:002015-05-20T10:19:47.968-04:00I love this story. I love this guy. I have a coupl...I love this story. I love this guy. I have a couple of Social Tees cats I cherish, so it was wonderful to see the man who made it possible for me to share a life with them. Thank you, Robert, for all you do to help the helpless. Gojiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-29566816173040293592015-05-20T10:19:19.416-04:002015-05-20T10:19:19.416-04:00Great interview and an amazing man! Thanks to him ...Great interview and an amazing man! Thanks to him and his staff for doing all the great work. Thanks for this profile.<br /><br />One additional problem with the tiny turtles is that they're an awful disease vector (largely for salmonella) and hence are illegal to sell in the city. Having worked in communicable disease at DOHMH, I saw first-hand just how many infections we got from these tiny turtles (largely among children that hug, kiss their animals and don't practice proper hand hygiene). Yes, we even swabbed the turtles, the tanks, and the water - cesspool of pathogens. So because of its public health mandate, the city tries to crack down on the sellers, but, you guessed it, the poor turtles can't win. The fines the city can impose on the turtle importers and sellers are really low, so they go back to doing the same thing even after they've been fined.<br /><br />Anyway, both because of how nasty & inhumane that 'business' is and because of the health risks, please don't buy those small sidewalk / back-room turtles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-31443810146375119392015-05-20T10:07:04.786-04:002015-05-20T10:07:04.786-04:00The Chinese are probably the most cruel people whe...The Chinese are probably the most cruel people when it comes to animal welfare. Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416518509228779720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-66342001742835132532015-05-20T09:43:19.947-04:002015-05-20T09:43:19.947-04:00Great interview, as a former turtle keeper as a yo...Great interview, as a former turtle keeper as a young child I can attest to the smell they can give off. <br /><br />Unfortunately China and Chinatown just see animals for the money they can generate and not as living things. Every year in Chinatown I see tons of turtles being sold in small plastic bags and cages to families with children, but no one ever tells the kids about how to properly care and feed them since no one cares or knows. They treat these turtles like a toy, and once it gets broken and dies it just gets flushed down the toilet. <br /><br />Thanks to Robert and the other animal rescuers who care enough to save at least few of the countless animals that humans abuse every day.<br />Giovannihttp://urbanmyths.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-35125246996008004012015-05-20T08:02:57.513-04:002015-05-20T08:02:57.513-04:00One of the best interviews yet. This man is a true...One of the best interviews yet. This man is a true humanitarian and animal lover. I live a block west of his store and always make it a point to go look at the pets in his window. My room-mate lost her dog less than a year ago and is not ready yet to acquire a new pet, but once she sufficiently heals, that's where we'll get it from. Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416518509228779720noreply@blogger.com