Scientific studies show that the company of an animal can help to reduce stress, so the good folks at Brooklyn Cat Cafe are doing their part to help us get through election night. Head to the cafe (149 Atlantic Ave, between Henry and Clinton) on Tuesday night to watch the returns (and some cat videos) […]
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Hallowe’en and Other Events at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe
The Brooklyn Cat Cafe on Atlantic Avenue continues to up its offerings, hosting a variety of events over the next few weeks to help benefit its rescue, trap-neuter-return, and adoption initiatives, connect our community with its feline inhabitants, and help the Cafe’s residents find their permanent homes. Check the Cafe’s website for details and ticket […]
UPDATED: Bailey’s Home! Bailey Lost in Brooklyn Heights
Update: the good folks at BHVH posted on their Facebook page this morning that Bailey is home. Our friends at Brooklyn Heights Veterinary Hospital alerted us on Facebook this morning to this missing dog, who got off her leash this morning. More details if they become available… Please call 917 656 4074 if you’ve […]
UPDATED: LEO IS FOUND!
UPDATE: Estella got in touch to say that Leo had made his way to one of the nearby buildings being renovated and gotten himself behind a wall on the elevator. Estella was able to get to him and he’s now back home, safe and sound. *************** Leo, the resident feline at James Weir Florist at […]
This Week’s Adoptable Pets: Julie and Cici
As temperatures fall, what could be better than a feline to snuggle up with on a chilly autumn afternoon? And what could warm your heart more than giving a home to a cat that really needs one? Fortunately, our friends at Infinite Hope and Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition (and of course the Brooklyn Cat […]
Blessing of the Animals Sunday
This Sunday, October 2 is St. Francis Day, honoring the saint who showed special compassion to animals. Accordingly, both St. Ann & the Holy Trinity and Grace churches will hold ceremonies at which pets of all kinds may be blessed. The services at St. Ann’s, located at Clinton and Montague streets, will be held in […]
Cranberry Street Fair Saturday
The 45th annual Cranberry Street Fair will take place on Cranberry between Hicks and Willow streets this Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. As the Eagle reports, there will be live jazz, belly dancing, a bakeoff, fortune tellers, and many things, from books to tchatchkes, for sale. Free coffee and tea, to […]
Coming up at the Cat Cafe
Tonight! Every Thursday, the Brooklyn Cat Cafe offers some kid-free kitten time, with admission limited to those 14 and older. 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Every other Saturday, including this one (Sept. 24) is also an “adults only kitten happy hour,” from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Admission to the cafe (149 Atlantic Avenue) is $5, supporting the […]
Cats and Crafts at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe on Saturday morning
Looking for something to do with the little ones on Saturday morning? Hands-on, for a good cause? Head on over the Brooklyn Cat Cafe at 149 Atlantic Avenue for an hour of Cats and Crafts with our neighborhood adoptable felines. This art class for children 3-7 years of age will provide the opportunity to create simple, […]
Adoption Ambassadors And Struttin’ Your Mutt
Infinite Hope animal rescue is offering two ways to improve the lives of Brooklyn’s rescue animals. On Wednesday, Sept. 14th at 7 pm, join Infinite Hope at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe at 149 Atlantic Avenue to learn about becoming a foster home for pets that will be up for adoption. This is also a great opportunity to […]
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