Park Slope for Pets
Finally, some warm weather! Don’t miss out on all the pawfection in Prospect Park [http://www.prospectpark.org/] now that spring is here. Here are some of the delightful Park Slope residents you might meet during your visits. TOBY Tobi. Photo by Park Slope for Pets.Tobi is a
Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue
Photo via Park Slope for PetsWith beautiful spring weather finally hitting the Slope, it’s time to get out and get moving! Why go underground to travel when you could walk to where you’re going and get some fresh air (okay, sort of fresh air) and exercise? It’s
Photo by Park Slope for PetsMelting snow, slush-filled puddles, and rainy weather forecasts can only mean one thing: Spring is almost here! With the telltale signs all around us, we can’t help but want to bring out our spring wardrobe, anticipating the time when we have to keep cool
lost cats
Photo via Findsugarbyc [https://www.facebook.com/FindSugarNYC/photos/pb.1091467670868720.-2207520000.1425608273./1096056237076530/?type=3&theater] Last seen on February 23, Sugar, a four-year-old pit bull mix, has inspired a massive search throughout New York’s boroughs, with volunteers actively arranging search parties and posting fliers block by
Photo by Park Slope for PetsPark Slope for Pets’ contributing blogger, the Cranky Observer, shares his thoughts on the year-round nighttime dog-walking routine he’s come to love. For some reason, nighttime dog walking gets a bad rap. For years, there were cartoons about lonely middle-aged people nervously navigating dark
If it keeps them healthy, warm, and it’s this cute, why not buy some winter gear?! Photo by hairofthedogwalkers [http://instagram.com/p/yVUPmxtTGA/?modal=true].Even though #Snowmageddon2015 didn’t live up to its hype, it seems like winter just decided to blow in and snow has been
cats
Feral cat colony. Picture by Scott Granneman/Wikimedia Commons [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Group_of_cats_circle_around_catfood.jpg] .Cats are no strangers to the stoops of Park Slope. Have you seen a cat or two (or twenty perhaps!) roaming the neighborhood? In municipals like New York
resolutions
Morning off-leash hours in Prospect Park. Photo by Park Slope for Pets.Park Slope for Pets’ contributing blogger, the Cranky Observer, shares his thoughts on making 2015 a better year for you and your pet. You’ve already made (and broken) a long string of New Year’s resolutions. But
year end lists
Before we say goodbye to 2014, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite photos from this year, presented in order of date posted. Enjoy! Join the fun! Use the hashtag #cutestholidaypet and tag @parkslopepets [http://instagram.com/parkslopepets/] in your holiday photos on Instagram for a
animal care & control
Ian was brought to a kill shelter with no use of his back legs, but has made a great recovery — and he’s looking for a home [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ian-the-Incredible-Needs-a-Home/513816992088838] ! Photo via Red Hook Dog Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153073883725769&
grieving
The bond between pet and owner is a strong one. Pets are like our family members, taking on many roles for us – best friend, confidant, life coach, dancing partner, teacher, and motivator. They’re our cuddle buddies, our shoulders to cry on. We go on adventures together, whether it’s
“What is this stuff?” Dakota, this 9-week-old Shiba Inu, saw snow for the first time while visiting family upstate! Photo by Park Slope for Pets.It’s almost that time of year again when many dogs can be spotted strutting down 5th Avenue showing off their snug sweaters and little
calm energy dog training
“Just look at that beautiful turkey…” Photo by Park Slope for PetsThe holidays are a time to give thanks and celebrate family and friends. It’s also the time when your pets give thanks to those family and friends who sneak them scraps of food under the table. “Holidays can
Park Slope for Pets
Unlike dogs, cats can keep themselves entertained pretty well. They’re like toddlers at Christmas. You spend all your money on an elaborate cat condo with all the bells and whistles, and then Fluffy just wants to play in the box it came in. We all know cats love the
verg
VERG’s Dr. Brett Levitzke with Max [http://abcnews.go.com/Health/hurricane-sandy-takes-womans-life-spare-dog/story?id=17628284] , a pit-bull-pointer-shepherd mix who lost his owner during Hurricane Sandy [/blog/neighbors/jessie-streich-kest-memorial].Without a doubt, when your pet gets hurt or sick, it’s a scary, stressful, and emotional experience. As pet owners,
Costumes
Dusty and his roommate AJ dressed to impress in skeleton costumes at the 2nd Annual Howl-o-Ween Costume Bash in Prospect Park. Photo via Park Slope for Pets. Happy Halloween, Park Slope! Over the past week, we’ve been scampering around Brooklyn scouting the most adorable Howl-o-ween costumes, and we saw