Apr. 3, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen When veterinarians at Flatbush Vet first examined a new rescue cat this year, he was so thin and scraggly that they assumed he was an “old man.” After some TLC, though, they realized the feline — now named Gordon Baggins — was just a year old. He was…
Mar. 10, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Animal Care Centers of New York is set to open a state-of-the-art new shelter in Brooklyn next fall, and construction has just begun, according to city officials. The $48 million, 23,900-square-foot building is rising on the footprint of the old ACC facility on Linden Boulevard, which was demolished…
Feb. 17, 2025 By Regina Martinez On the corner of Evergreen Avenue and Noll Street, a hound/border collie mix named Peekay stands unleashed at the entrance of Green Central Knoll Park. His owner, Dani, trails behind, crawling through a large hole in the fence beneath a “NO PETS” sign. Green Central Knoll Playground is…
Dec. 31, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper New year, same us — and by “us,” we mean fantastic local coverage you can’t find anywhere else. On the heels of a year full of pizza, portraits, parades, and protests, we’ve compiled a list of 10 big stories you can look for in the pages of our papers…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Adam Daly How much is that doggie in the window? The state says it’s not for sale. Brooklyn’s pet store owners, known for selling furry friends, are hoping legal intervention will halt the incoming statewide ban, which they say will be detrimental to business in the lead-up…
Jul. 29, 2024 By Annie MacKeigan
Peanuts, Cracker Jack, and hot dogs: What more could you ask for at a Brooklyn Cyclones game? For some fans, the answer is their dog. The team’s annual “Bark in the Park” night at Maimonides Park offers a special ticket package for dog owners and their four-legged friends.
Jul. 10, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Thirteen pups went for gold at the inaugural Pup-lympics on Saturday, July 6, at Hillside Dog Park, a 1.4-acre canine playground in Brooklyn Heights, recently voted one of New York City’s best dog parks.
Feb. 29, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
In just one weekend, supporters of beloved dog café Boris & Horton banded together to help keep its doors open — raising a whopping $250,000 to do so.
Feb. 23, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
It’s been a ruff few weeks for beloved dog café Boris & Horton, but in the face of imminent closure, locals are banding together to help keep the shop’s doors open.
Feb. 21, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Boris & Horton is bidding farewell.