This afternoon at 5:00 Grace Church will hold its annual blessing of the animals, in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. At last year’s event, one of the Holbrooke chickens surprised the Rector, the Rev. Stephen Muncie, and others in attendance, by producing an egg while receiving the blessing. Video after the […]
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Cat Found; Home Sought
While dogs usually dominate the pet-related discussions here, our feline friends are making lots of news this week. This just in from a reader: According to our correspondent, he was rescued from the engine of a Verizon truck, and “the event’s hero is Don, manager of Perelandra”.
Adopt-a-Kitten Event on Montague Next Two Saturdays
The Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, in conjunction with Sammy, proprietor of Pets Emporium, will present “Kitten Palooza”, an adoption event, in front of the Emporium, 105 Montague Street (between Henry and Hicks) from 11:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. this Saturday, October 2, and the following Saturday, October 9. According to […]
Missing Cat
This in from a BHB reader: Scarlett is a long haired tortoiseshell (tan, brown, caramel, black) female cat, about 6 years old, weighing around 9 pounds. She was last seen at Bergen and Bond Streets in Boerum Hill on 9/21/2010 There is a REWARD for her return. Please contact Alec at 917.972.0217 or erinbenim@gmail.com Update: […]
Update: CB2 Nixes Downtown Dog Run?
We earlier reported that Community Board 2 would consider at its meeting yesterday evening whether to establish a dog run in Downtown Brooklyn. The Board members decided to take a pass deferred action. The Brooklyn Paper: Community Board 2 on Monday shot down a proposal to build a pooch pen somewhere in the booming residential […]
Best In Show on Montague
UPDATE: Visit the BHA’s site for a list of the winners! As part of its Centennial Celebration, the BHA hosted its first annual Dog Show, bringing the spotlight to all sorts of local pooches. Many of the contestants went through sensory overload, much as I do when I walk into Bloomie’s. But all kept their […]
CB2 to Consider Downtown Dog Run
One of the items on the agenda for the Community Board 2 meeting tomorrow (Monday, September 20) is whether to establish a dog run in Downtown Brooklyn, in response to that area’s rapid residential population growth. The New York Post: The Metro Tech Business Improvement District is pushing for a dog run in Downtown Brooklyn, […]
Reminder: Showtime for Fido on Sunday
Do you and your dog crave kibble, fame and fortune? Then rejoice, because your time in the spotlight has arrived. The BHA will be hosting its first annual Dog Show this Sunday, with registration starting at noon outside Pets Emporium at 105 Montague St. The show will then begin at 1 and last till 3. […]
Montague BID’s Summer Space: “Come for the Dog Show, Stay for the Opera”
The Summer Space pedestrian plaza series concludes this Sunday September 19th, with a final day of fun and games on Montague Street. From 11am to 6pm, the two blocks between Clinton and Hicks will once again be closed off to cars. So what’s in store? The Brooklyn Heights Association will host it’s first-ever dog show […]
So far, Summer Space Event is Car-Free but Quiet
Today and next Sunday, Montague Street between Clinton and Hicks, is closed off to vehicles for the annual Summer Space pedestrian plaza event. Local arts groups and non-profits offer the community free activities and events, and Montague businesses hold sidewalk sales and promotions. The weather seems to have put a damper on things so far,
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