Nov. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Freezing winter temperatures are around the corner, and as Brooklynites break out their winter coats and turn up the heat, volunteers are helping the borough’s thousands of feral cats get ready, too. Brooklyn is home to thousands of feral felines, many of whom are used to life as…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Brooklyn’s animal shelters are facing a crisis: there are too many animals in need of a home, and not enough adopters. Shelters are overcrowded, rescuers are working overtime, and a break seems unlikely. Local experts say they can’t adopt their way out of the crisis, and large-scale change…