Category Archives: Dog Headlines
Brooklyn Dog News Round-up
January has been a busy month for Brooklyn dogs in the headlines. Here’s a round-up of recent stories to keep you up to speed on local dog news. The Brooklyn Paper covers news of Pink Dogs Unite, an effort led by Tyra Bombetto … Continue reading
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Dear Dog, I Love You
Dear Dog, I Love You is a short romantic comedy filmed in Brooklyn about a guy who thinks his dog can talk, starring the up and coming dog actor, Paul Newman. Not to be confused with the late human actor, … Continue reading
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Keep Your Dog On A Tight Leash
Brooklyn dog owners beware. Dognappings are on the rise with three incidents occurring just this month. The most recent involves Matsu, the Yorkie who was dognapped in Fort Greene while its owner stepped into a deli. Remember that it only … Continue reading
Filed under Dog Headlines, Dog Safety
Help a Soldier Bring His Best Friend Home
I’ve recently come across uplifting stories about dogs helping vets with PTS and the organizations that train these companion service animals. But what happens when a soldier stationed abroad bonds with a dog and has to come home? Bringing home … Continue reading
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April Dog News Round-up
Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl This is old news but I’m still mad I was stuck on a business trip last weekend and missed this annual event for the second time. Close to 500 dogs lit up the night as they raised … Continue reading
Filed under Dog Friendly Brooklyn, Dog Headlines, Puppy Chow
Brooklyn Artist Wins Westminster Dog Art Contest
Kudos to Amber Sena, the Brooklyn artist who won the first-ever Westminster Dog Show Art Contest. The 30-year old artist’s work was selected as the official poster of this year’s show. Her award-winning poster features charcoal and pastel portraits of … Continue reading
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Doggie Moms Make TV Debut
NYC Media announces the premiere of Doggie Moms, a new reality series that follows a group of New York City women whose lives revolve around their dogs. The six part series features five “moms” as they compete for fame and … Continue reading
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City Council Passes Dog Tethering Bill
New York City dogs earned extra rights today thanks to the City Council’s new dog tethering bill. Under the bill, which passed with a 47-1 vote, dog owners will be fined and can even face jail time for leaving dogs … Continue reading
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NYC TV Visits Pier 6 Dog Run
Calling all Brooklyn dog walkers and proud dog owners. On Friday, December 3rd, NYC TV will visit Pier 6 Dog Run to film footage for a feel good story on New York City dog runs. The crew arrives at 10am … Continue reading
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Bad Week For Brooklyn Dog News
While I like to keep things lighthearted, there’s no escaping this week’s bout of bad dog news in Brooklyn. From the Park Slope hooker dog thief to the Prospect Heights dog brawl, which resulted in a human casualty and the … Continue reading
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