A WPIX TV report tells us what we already knew. Video after the jump. (more…)
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The Search for Otis Continues
As TK Small reported yesterday, Otis the cat has gone missing. We now have a photo of him to assist the community in its search effort. Anyone who sees or knows the whereabouts of Otis are asked to call 917-975-6718.
Lost Cat Alert – Otis, Please Come Home!
Lost Cat Alert!! “Otis” -an all grey mature male cat from Grace Ct Alley got out an hour or so ago. Please help look for him. All help greatly appreciated. Anyone with sightings or leads on the whereabouts of Otis please call: 917 975 6718.
Tree Drama at Hillside Dog Park Ends in Sawdust
Pooches frolic around a new patch of mulch at the Hillside Dog Park last week. On Wednesday, a tree limb fell onto the grounds with almost tragic results. Details after the jump. (more…)
Animal Planet on the Promenade
Love Animal Planet TV like Meerkat Manor, Whale Wars, and Corwin’s Quest? Run to the Promenade tonight because Animal Planet is filming a new series. While I couldn’t see which animals were involved, I could see a large cage. Any guesses?
Heatwave Claims Two Fish on Joralemon Street
Temperatures were in the mid-90s today in Brooklyn Heights and it proved fatal for at least two nishikigoi fish in the pond on Joralemon and Henry. A reader sent in this dispatch earlier this afternoon:
I was just stopped by a mature, concerned citizen at the corner of Joralemon and Henry. He was very upset that the koi pond’s water had been turned off (i.e. no water was circulating). It seems like without the water filtration system running, the water might be too hot — at least two of the fish were dead, and the concerned neighbor said there was a third one dead.
He said he’d tried to ring the owner’s buzzer, but no one answered. I brought him two trays of ice and he tossed them in the koi pond — but if the weather continues to be in the 90s, more fish might die!
If you have any way to alert the owners, I’m sure the fish would appreciate it.
BHB’s Qfwfq and Claude Scales raced to the scene to see if anyone in the building could help. No one answered. DEVELOPING…
BHB Reader to Brooklyn Heights Dog Owners: Clean Up That “Gold”
When I was a kid, my mother used to warn me not to step in “the gold” left on the street by neighborhood dogs. It was much classier than dropping the “s” bomb I guess. Anywho, that was before the awesome Fran Lee went on a tirade back in the 1970s and got NYC to pass its famed “Pooper Scooper” law.
Well, it seems that some dog owners - close to 40 years after Ms. Lee won her battle against poo – still haven’t gotten the memo as this reader writes:
Dear Homer – On my three block walk to get a paper this morning I noticed no less than five fresh mounds of dog crap on the sidewalk. What the hell is going on around here. This non-pooper scooping business is getting way out of control. I have photographed a few of the human offenders from my window and I’m wondering if you would like to post them on your site. Let me know.
Your tired of stepping in dog crap neighbor,
AnonymousPS I have attached a photo of some fresh evidence for your use.
That “evidence” is after the jump. IT’S NOT PRETTY. CONTINUE AT YOUR OWN RISK. (Oh and we won’t be publishing photos of human offenders.) (more…)
Sledding at Hillside Dog Park Gives Us Perfect Opportunity to Write a Kids Vs. Dogs Story
Sure January and February may have been slow news months and the only headlines we had going for us were weather related. Nope, Jan/Feb didn’t yield a new Slappaccino Dad story or a rhubarb over parking. Ah, but wonderful March has already bestowed this wonderful sure-to-be-discussed-forever tidbit from the New York Times (an electronic newspaper now run by college interns) via Pardon Me For Asking upon us: (more…)
Is it spring, already?
Lounging on a ledge, this feline resident of Montague Street enjoys an all-too-brief (according to the forecasts) spell of nice weather.
Lost Cat Needs Home… Help!
This guest dispatch from our pal Teresa at Brooklyn Backstretch:
This very sweet feline miss was found last Friday between Brooklyn Heights and downtown Brooklyn. A colleague picked her up, which she resisted not at all, and she was happy to be brought to temporary housing for the weekend.
That temporary housing is about to expire, so I’m trying to find her a permanent or even another temporary home. She’s “middle aged” and de-clawed; she’s affectionate and loves people; she is nonchalant about dogs but a little growly with other cats. I don’t know whether she’s spayed or what is her vaccination status; she’s got an appointment to be vetted on December 9th, but she’d be fine in a house without another cat.
If you can help at all, please contact Teresa at tagnyc[at]yahoo[dot]com. She will be shelter-bound midweek unless we can find another option.
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