Sherri Clark just had pups! She is in CT but not far from NYC. I take the metro north there to New Haven and rent a car cheap at the train station and take the 30 min drive. All in all with public transport out of Manhattan, It's about 1.5 to 2 hrs max. Much less to drive but car rentals are so expensive in NYC, and I like the train - it's just easier.
Here is her site
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