New York City: Pet Event

From feral beast to four-legged “baby,” discover the history of city-dwelling pets in the New-York Historical Society's Petropolis: A Social History of Urban Animal Companions, on exhibit through Nov. 2. Highlights include sculptures, paintings, photos, artifacts and hands-on exhibits examining the history of pet ownership, from the 17th-century view of Fido as a wild animal to the luxury pet services offered in many urban centers today. While you're there, wander over to Urban Oasis: The Greening of Early New York, also running through Nov. 2. This exhibit explores the history of New York's public parks from Colonial times to the present using maps, guidebooks, historical prints, paintings and newspapers. For event details, call (212) 873-3400 or visit <www.nyhistory.org>.