Run! Catch! Post! Brooklyn Bridge Park is accepting submissions for its “Cutest Dog at the Dog Run” contest, for those who bring their pooches to the BBP dog runs at Main Street and/or Pier 6. One winner at each location will receive a $50 gift certificate to Wag Club. To enter, submit a jpeg pic […]
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Dog Found on Grace Court Alley Reunited with Owner Thanks to BHB Readers
UPDATE: From “Richard” who found the pooch:
The owner has been found!! Thank you Maria for pointing out the CraigsList link, which I wouldn’t have thought to check otherwise. This led to our finding the owner and she has now picked up the dog.
Thanks also to BHB for posting this. I’m glad this had a happy ending!
The Scoop On Poop: Fines Escalate To $1,000 Max
When NYC’s first pooper-scooper fines were established in 1978 by the Parks Department, they were set between $50-$100. In 2009, fines were raised to $250—and earlier this year, to $500. Now, signs have appeared on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade setting a new max of $1,000. For the sake of context, a Class B misdemeanor—like selling […]
Silhouette Artist at Brooklyn Women’s Exchange This Week
Silhouette artist Deborah O’Connor will be at the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 55 Pierrepont Street (between Henry and Hicks) this Wednesday, November 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Thursday and Friday, November 15 and 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The 10th-Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Charity Parade
We interrupt this storm for… the 10th-annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie costume charity contest! Despite brisk breezes and the imminent threat of Hurricane Sandy Sunday night, the pet parade took place as planned on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade from 1 to 3 p.m., with Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group sponsoring the after-party. All proceeds for $25 entry were […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
The Junior Committee of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is holding its third annual All Hallows Eve Bash this Friday, October 27, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, at One Brooklyn Bridge Park, 360 Furman Street (between Joralemon Street and Atlantic Avenue). More details are here, and you can buy tickets here. Don’t forget the Halloween […]
Clark Street Pet Shop Begs the Question: How Much Are Those Humping Dogs in the Window?
On their afternoon jaunt through Brooklyn Heights today, Baby Fink noticed an interesting window display at the ClarkPet.com store and asked Mrs. Fink, “Mommy, doggie, what doin’?” The only way post modern parents like us can even attempt to explain such a menagerie is with the late 90s classic by the Bloodhound Gang, “The Bad […]
Brooklyn Bridge Park Ponders Additional Facilities In DUMBO’s Main Street Park
An unused area of the Main Street Park in DUMBO is among expansion plans being discussed for Brooklyn Bridge Park. The area currently houses an unused Department of Environmental Protection building & Department of Transportation paint shed. Brownstoner reports that discussions are ongoing to add a sports court, dog run, skate park, boating program or […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
This is another big weekend for furry friends. You can adopt a kitty at the BBAWC event in front of Pet’s Emporium, 105 Montague (between Hicks and Henry) between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Then you can take it, or your already long-standing pet, to St. Ann & the Holy Trinity […]
BBAWC Hosts Cat Adoption Friday & Saturday At Pet’s Emporium
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition will host its latest cat & kitten adoption this Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sammy’s Pet’s Emporium, 105 Montague Street, in Brooklyn Heights. BBAWC tells BHB that this is their “Big Event” for October, and they are eager to find homes for the rescued felines. The […]
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