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Reminder: Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade this Sunday @1pm

By on October 23, 2009 3:59 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Fun, Kids, Pets

Perfect weather predicted for the Howl-o-Ween charity costume parade, which will begin this Sunday, 1pm, at the Remsen Street entrance to the Promenade. Following the procession up the Promenade, there will be costume judging at the corner of Middagh and Columbia Heights at approximately 1:30pm.

If you and your dog will participate in the contest make sure you purchase your tax deductible entrance ticket ($25) at Perfect Paws (corner of Hicks and Pineapple Street), by Saturday afternoon. More info here.

Lots of prizes and goodies for entrants this year, including Visa gift cards, gift certificates from local restaurants, vets, and other stores.  All event proceeds go to animal-related charities.

If you just want to watch the madness, come on down–it’s free to observe. Bring the kids.  It’s a lot of fun.

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Annual Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sunday, Oct. 25, 1-3pm

By on October 11, 2009 7:12 pm in Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Events, Fun, Kids, Pets

Dog HalloweenAs the weather gets crisper, your dog obsessed neighbors’ thoughts turn to the annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Charity Costume Parade and Contest, organized by Perfect Paws and Friends of Hillside Dog Park.

This year, the event will be held on Sunday, October 25th at 1pm, beginning at the Remsen Street entrance to the Promenade.

It’s free to attend the parade, but if you want to enter your dog the cost is $25. All proceeds will be donated to nonprofit animal  causes, including a portion to Friends of Hillside Dog Park, Inc., which is the nonprofit that advocates for Hillside.

To the amazement and bewilderment of tourists and locals alike, the parade will march to the north end of the Promenade then cross the street at the corner of Columbia Heights and Middagh Street where a team of local celebrity judges will review the contestants starting around 2:00pm.

Fun will be had by all, including prizes and doggie bags for contestants. If you’ve participated in the past, you know what a blast it is. If you’ve never joined, come on down and have a good time.  We’ll have the usual contingent of costumed adults and kids, dolled up dogs, and drag queens.

The costumes are always imaginative and usually hysterical. It’s a fun way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon in the Heights.

Following the judging and the prizes, all contestants and their humans are welcome to burn off the stress of competition at Hillside Dog Park.

Tickets are now available at Perfect Paws at 102 Hicks Street, the corner of Pineapple Street. Tel: (718) 852-6200

You must purchase your ticket at least a day before the event to register your dog.

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This Saturday’s Dog & Cat Adoption Event Postponed to May 30th

By on May 15, 2009 10:41 am in Pets

Due to a possible conflict with the Jen Aniston movie currently being filmed around Pineapple St. that may take up available parking spaces, the mobile dog/cat adoption event originally scheduled for May 16th has been postponed until May 30th.

Sorry folks, but due to another last minute  issue with Animal Haven, the Height adoption event is cancelled. We’ll try this again in the future with another animal adoption shelter.

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Heights Dog & Cat Adoption Event

By on May 14, 2009 7:46 am in Brooklyn Heights, Pets

doglovingA Brooklyn Heights dog adoption event will be held this Saturday, May 16th, Saturday, May 30th at the corner of Hicks and Pineapple Street.  [Note date change]

Many beautiful dogs who are seeking their forever homes will be on hand for those interested in adopting. 

The event is sponsored by Animal Haven, Perfect Paws, and Friends of Hillside Dog Park.

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Been Thinking of Adopting a Dog? Great Opportunity to Adopt Locally…

By on May 12, 2009 11:42 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Pets
Akita for Adoption

Akita for Adoption

Over the past two days, two dogs have been abandoned at Hillside Dog Park.  They are currently being fostered in the nabe, and are available for adoption to good homes.

I’m fostering the Akita, which Akita Rescue believes is a full breed.  He’s male, and the vet estimates he’s between 4-5 years old.  He’s a gorgeous dog (see accompanying photo), and I’d love to keep him, but I’m only allowed one dog in my apartment.  I’ve had Akita (that’s what I call him) for two days, and this dog’s disposition is extraordinary.  He’s trained, good mannered, sweet, affectionate, mellow, and gets on well with people and other dogs. Continue Reading →

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BBPDC Open Meeting Recap

By on January 30, 2009 1:17 am in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Development, Real Estate

BBPDC Financial Model Public MeetingBrooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation (BBPDC), the New York State government entity charged with designing and constructing the nascent Brooklyn Bridge Park, held a public meeting Wednesday night lasting over two and a half hours at a Polytechnic University auditorium in Metrotech to update the public on the park’s financial model for park construction and operation.

Well over 100 people attended the meeting, including elected officials State Assemblywoman Joan Millman, newly elected State Senator Daniel Squadron, City Councilman Bill DeBlasio, and non-elected City officials including NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. Representatives of local neighborhood associations from Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Fulton Ferry were in the audience as well as local individuals and longtime park supporters and activists. David Walentas, founder of Two Trees Management and his wife Jane Walentas were in the audience for most of the presentation. Continue Reading →

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Howl-o-Ween Parade Crowns Pooch Palin

By on October 27, 2008 11:56 am in Events, Fun, Pets


Great day yesterday, perfect weather, huge turnout, lots of fun, innovative costumes.

The NY Daily News covered the parade as well. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Reminder: Doggie Howl-o-Ween Costume Parade/Contest this Sunday, 1-4pm

By on October 23, 2008 1:05 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Events, Food, Fun, History, Kids, Landmark Preservation, Pets
Brooklyn Dawgs on Costume Parade

Brooklyn Dawgs on Costume Parade

The weather forecast for Sunday, Oct. 26th is calling for mostly sunny and 60 degrees. Reminder that to participate in the parade, you must purchase a ticket in advance at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street, corner of Pineapple St.  100% of proceeds donated to animal-related charities. It’s free to watch. More event info at this link.

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6th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sunday Oct. 26, 1-4pm

By on October 6, 2008 11:57 am in Arts and Entertainment, Events, Fun, Kids, Pets

 

It’s near that time of year, when your dog-obsessed neighbors strut their stuff in the annual Doggie Costume Parade/Contest. Last year had close to 50 entrants and attracted amused neighbors, gawking tourists on the Promenade and outside of Hillside Park, and even some local news media to watch the costume judging.

The Howl-o-ween Parade will be held Sunday, October 26th from 1-4pm. Parade participants will gather on the Promenade’s Remsen Street entrance at 1pm and promenade towards the north end, cross Columbia Heights, to the costume judging table at Middagh Street.

You must pre-register for the parade at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks St, corner of Pineapple St. 

As in previous years this event is a fundraiser, organized by Perfect Paws and Friends of Hillside Dog Park.  The entry fee is $25.00 per pet (it’s free to watch) and 100% of all proceeds will be equally split among the following charities:

If you’ve participated before, you know how much fun it is. Even if you don’t have a dog, come check it out–you’re guaranteed a good time.

Businesses:  The Parade organizers are seeking corporate sponsors for the parade again this year.  All donations are tax deductible; each charity is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation. Donors will receive recognition of their generosity in a donor list distributed to all parade participants and available for all parade attendees.  For more information about donations, please send an email to info@hillsidedogs.org.

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Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade Contest Extravaganza, Sunday October 28th

By on October 12, 2007 1:05 am in Arts and Entertainment, Events, Fun

Give Paws a ChanceJoin your fellow dog-obsessed neighbors for the third annual Doggie Halloween Costume Parade Contest Extravaganza, on Sunday October 28th at 1:45pm.

As in previous years, contestants and their human participants will gather at the Remsen Street entrance to the Promenade at 1:45pm. The parade will begin at 2pm sharp. To the amazement and bewilderment of tourists and locals alike, the parade will march to the north end of the Promenade then cross the street at the corner of Columbia Heights and Middagh Street where a team of local celebrity judges will review the contestants at 2:30pm.

Prizes, refreshments, doggie bags for all contestants, and fun will be had by all. If you’ve participated in the past, you know what a blast it is. If you’ve never joined, come on down and have a good time.

The costumes are always imaginative and usually hysterical. Both dogs and humans are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit (pun intended) and dress in costume. It’s a fun way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon in the Heights.

Following the judging and the prizes, all contestants and their humans are welcome to burn off the stress of competition at Hillside Dog Park.

It’s free to attend the parade, but if you want to enter your dog, the cost is $25. All proceeds will be donated to worthwhile causes, including half to Friends of Hillside Dog Park, Inc., which is the nonprofit that advocates for Hillside.

Tickets are now available at Perfect Paws at 102 Hicks Street, the corner of Pineapple Street. Tel: (718) 852-6200

You must purchase your ticket at least a day before the event to register your dog.

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