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Lost a Yorkie in Brooklyn Heights? He’s Been Found and Looking for a Reunion
As reported yesterday, BHB reader “Paul” found a Yorkie at Garden Place and State Street. The pooch had no ID tags or microchip. While a few readers have volunteered to adopt the pup (we call him “Thom Yorkie“… ahem) it would be super awesome if he were to be reunited with is owner. Note: The […]
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Is This Your Yorkie?
BHB reader Paul sends us the dispatch: found this Yorkie this morning on the corner of Garden Place and State Street wearing a collar but no ID tags. Any help locating the owner would be greatly appreciated. Update from Paul this afternoon: As of this moment, no one has stepped forward as the actual owner. […]
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Brooklyn Bridge Animals Holiday Extravaganza Saturday
The Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition will hold its second annual Winter Holiday Extravaganza and Fundraiser this coming Saturday, December 3, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Rocco & Jezebel for Pets, 89 Pineapple Walk. The event will feature: pet adoptions; photos with Santa for pets, kids and adults; a raffle; face painting; craft and […]
PetSmart Opens First Of Two Brooklyn Locations On Atlantic Avenue
PetSmart celebrated the opening of the first of two new Brooklyn locations Monday, with Borough President Marty Markowitz attending for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In addition to a dizzying assortment of food and pet accessories, the 15,000-square-foot superstore at 238 Atlantic Avenue offers the full-service Banfield Pet Hospital, grooming, accredited training, adoption facilities and regular events […]
Howl-o-Ween Parade a Howling Success
The ninth annual Howl-o-Ween dog parade, sponsored by Perfect Paws, with after-party presented by Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group, took place today on the Promenade under sunny skies, though with a fall nip in the air.Over fifty contestants showed up in a great variety of costumes, including Wellington (photo), held by owner Stacey Mankoff, and dressed […]
Halloween Events in Brooklyn Heights
This coming pre-Halloween weekend will be a busy one for the neighborhood. The Junior Committee of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy will host the second annual All Hallows Bash Saturday evening, October 29, from 8:00 to 1:00 a.m., at One Brooklyn Bridge Park (360 Furman Street). This year’s theme is “Heroes and Villains”; there will […]
Reminder: Annual Doggie Howl-o-Ween Parade/Contest This Sunday, 1-3pm
Dog owners and those that love them: A reminder that the 9th Annual Heights Doggie Howl-o-Ween Parade and Costume Contest is this Sunday, October 30th at 1pm. Contestants and onlookers meet at the Remsen Street entrance to the Promenade and stroll in Halloween Costume regalia to the north end to face a panel of celebrity judges. Tickets to […]
9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sun. Oct 30, 1-3pm
Dog obsessed Brooklynites: You know what time it is! The 9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Charity Doggie Costume Parade and Contest has been scheduled for Sunday, October 30th from 1-3pm on the Promenade. If you’d like to enter your dog in the parade/costume contest, you’ll need to pre-register at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street (corner of Pineapple). […]
Blessing of the Animals at Grace Church
Today was the Feast of St. Francis, and Grace Church celebrated with a blessing of the animals at the 5:00 p.m. service. Here the Rector, the Rev. Stephen Muncie, administers a blessing–holy water delivered via a dogwood sprig–to Wellington, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, held by proud owner Stacey Mankoff. More photos and text after […]
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