i am a self proclaimed 80s toy/cartoon expert. i also have about 9yrs working in animal control and can help with any questions you have about your pet.

What is the "wildest" animal that you've been called to "control".

Were there any popular '80's toys that weren't made into cartoons? Besides Cabbage Patch Kids.

How do you deal with raccoons that go into your garbage?

What is the "wildest" animal that you've been called to "control".


we get asked that question all the time i work in animal care and control in NYC and there are people who own wild animals, caiman are very common in our shelter they are in alligator or crocodile family when i first started there i remember seeing fennec foxes a man owned amongst other wildlife i can't remember the others. also the man in harlem who owned the tiger and alligator both were brought into the shelter i work in, the tiger was tranquilized and left in the police truck until it went to a sanctuary a few hours later

oh as far as raccoons go, we tell people to keep their garbage tightly sealed in metal garbage cans. raccoons are scavangers and will eat anything. if you see a raccoon out during the day showing signs of illness or looking drunk call your local animal control right away, most likely it is rabid

Were there any popular '80's toys that weren't made into cartoons? Besides Cabbage Patch Kids.


hmm....you know i think most of them were, the only one i can think of is polly pocket and that came out in the late 80s

Are there alligators in the sewer in NYC?  ;D

Have you ever been able to solve a Rubik's Cube?

What do you do about stray cats? ???

Are there alligators in the sewer in NYC?   ;D

Have you ever been able to solve a Rubik's Cube?


no hahaha

What do you do about stray cats? ???



well, there are feral cats which are born outside these cats are not social with people they will not come up to a person nor will they allowed to be touched even very young kittens are fiesty feral cats live in colony's and are maintained by groups such as TNR (trap neuter realese) or neighborhood cats these groups have people who feed these cats neuter the males and during surgery the tip of the left ear is surgically removed this identifies that the cat is neutered and belongs to a cat colony. stray cats who seem friendly are usually owned cats who are allowed outdoors or unwanted pets who have been tossed out by ignorant pet owners, to keep these cats away from your yard and property do not feed them, you can put citronella plants or oil in your yard to keep them away

Ever met anybody famous through your work?

How many pets do you have?  I figure that that would be a really bad job for me to have, since I LOVE animals so much, I'd end up taking home every cat or dog that would soon to be put to sleep to save them, ending up with LOTS of pets.  :\'(

Ever met anybody famous through your work?


yes, roberta flak came in as well as molly ringwald, i work with bernadette peters regularly she rescues animals from our shelter i used to work with amanda sorvino who is the sister of mira sorvino she used to rescue german shepherds and pitbulls i became pretty close with her until she moved to PA. i had been to mira's house because she came with her sister to the shelter then invited me to the house i had been to the sorvino christmas party also and met the rest of the family. pretty cool.

How many pets do you have?  I figure that that would be a really bad job for me to have, since I LOVE animals so much, I'd end up taking home every cat or dog that would soon to be put to sleep to save them, ending up with LOTS of pets.  :\'(


i have a pitbull three cats and a macaw :D

What's your favorite 80's toy?

my little pony, i  had tons of them

Are you a collector of '80's toys?

yes i am a collecter of 80s toys although i havent' bought or sold anything recently i used to buy and sell on ebay. wow i got alot of questions didn't think anyone would actuallly ask anything lol 8)

What's the worst 80's toy?

What's the worst 80's toy?


IMO cabbage patch kids, i hated them  :P. i wasn't into dolls i had a few barbie but only so i could play with my friend who had as much barbie's as i did my little ponies

Ever watch the Animal Planet channel on cable?  There is a show on there about Animal Control Departments.

What was the oddest call you ever heard about involving Animal Control?

Have you ever completed The Rubik's Cube?

Ever watch the Animal Planet channel on cable?  There is a show on there about Animal Control Departments.

What was the oddest call you ever heard about involving Animal Control?


someone asked me this see previous posts. i actually try not to watch anything animal related especially animal precint because they do the same things our drivers do and i don't want to be reminded of work when i'm home :)

ya know i never owned a rubiks cube :(

someone asked me this see previous posts. i actually try not to watch anything animal related especially animal precint because they do the same things our drivers do and i don't want to be reminded of work when i'm home :)


I don't see where anybody asked you about watching Animal Planet channel, but sorry if I'm repeating myself.  Just trying to give your thread some activity.  :-X

do u know what te lil 2 inch rubber figures where called they where rip offs of gi joe wrstling and some karate guys?

Have you ever owned a slinky?

I don't see where anybody asked you about watching Animal Planet channel, but sorry if I'm repeating myself.  Just trying to give your thread some activity.  :-X


oh i meant someone asked me about the weirdest animal thing already. :) i don't know anything about boys toys regarding the G.I. joe question. i did have a slinky but i don't think i had the original one

80's toys, are they mostly from Galoob?

good question i find most made by mattel

Hi Mary!

I love Cabbage Patch Kids dolls and have several, but there's a special one I'm after. I know in the 1980s they made CPK Twins sets where there had two dolls in a box with "adoption" papers. Dp you know where I can find the Twins dolls like that?

Thanks alot!  :)

Do you remember 2XL? ???