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Life in Limbo: The Interminably Slow Pace of Adoptions

Photo by Liv Bruce on UnsplashThe story of Michael Orlando Clark, Jr., a Michigan kindergartener who invited his entire class to his adoption hearing, went instantly viral. Michael and his new parent’s mutual joy at becoming an “official” family was obvious, and infectious. On Friday, Bill Clinton tweeted [https:

Health

Windsor Terrace Man Leads Fight For Reform Of NYS Adoption Law

Tim Monti-Wohlpart distributing informational fliers outside Kensington’s PS 130 on May 12th. Monti-Wohlpart has helped to spearhead an effort to reform New York State adoption law. (Photo: Cameron Mizell)(This story was updated on 11/11/16 with comments from readers. They are included at the bottom.) Today’s

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Windsor Terrace Man Leads Fight For Reform Of NYS Adoption Law

Tim Monti-Wohlpart distributing informational fliers outside Kensington’s PS 130 on May 12th. Monti-Wohlpart has helped to spearhead an effort to reform New York State adoption law. (Photo: Cameron Mizell)(This story was updated on 11/11/16 with comments from readers. They are included at the bottom.) Tomorrow’s

Animals

Just Released: Adoptapalooza’s Greatest Hits — The Cats And Dogs Remix

A young gent enjoying his new friend. (Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope Stoop) The rain from the sky held up — but it was still raining cats and dogs. About 150 dogs and cats were on hand [/blog/animals/heres-your-best-in-show-adoptapalooza-coming-to-prospect-park-this-weekend/] for a bit of meet-and-greet as Adoptapalooza [http://www.animalalliancenyc.

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Here’s Your Best In Show — Adoptapalooza Coming To Prospect Park This Weekend

Jack is a 1-year-old, 35-pound bundle of love. Incredibly sweet natured, he does great with all people and dogs. (Courtesy of Facebook)Are you looking to save a precious little life, and get your face painted? Look no further than the second annual Adoptapalooza [http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/events/featured/

Education

Owners Of Bogota Latin Bistro And Miti Miti Are Helping Gay Dads Navigate Surrogacy And Fatherhood

Gays With Kids segment via YouTube [https://youtu.be/S3Ny5MH0EnQ]. George Constantinou and Farid Ali are restaurant owners of the popular and well-respected Bogota Latin Bistro [http://bogotabistro.com/about-us/our-story/] and Miti Miti [/blog/food/brunch-beat-miti-miti-offers-singular-global-cuisine-served-with-a-side-of-community-conscience/] . The restaurants are a family affair, as they share both their professional lives

Animals

Adoptable Pet Of The Year: Bunnies

Photo via Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/pcb.10153386831711483/10153386830386483/?type=3&theater] Need a new pet for the new year, but not interested in a typical cat or dog? You are in luck! Sean Casey Animal Rescue has several rabbits available for adoption, so

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Adoptable Animal Of The Week: Tiki The Dog

Photo via Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.159179.17669251482/10153252489106483/?type=3&theater] Looking for a new companion? Tiki the dog is a sweet, smart, and loves to snuggle, and give kisses. Tiki is looking for a forever home. Sean Casey says [https:

18th Avenue Associated

Updated: Cat Found Outside The 18th Avenue Associated Reunited With Owner

Photo via Lost and Found Pets in Brooklyn [https://www.facebook.com/lostpetsinbrooklyn/photos/a.388934217874169.1073741828.388926341208290/663897943711127/?type=1&theater] .Updated 5:42pm: After this sweet cat was found outside the Associated [/animals/cat-found-living-in-a-box-on-18th-avenue-4th-street#.VdM6HogViko] at 18th Avenue and E. 4th Street, the folks at the grocery store

153 E. 3rd Street

Adoptable Pet Of The Day: 2-Year-Old Rebecca At Sean Casey Animal Rescue

Photo via Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.159179.17669251482/10153008802681483/?type=1&theater] Neighbors, meet Rebecca! This beautiful 2-year-old Mastiff mix was surrendered to Sean Casey Animal Rescue [http://nyanimalrescue.org/] because she was “too big,” SCAR said on its Facebook post [https:

1112 Cortelyou Road

Add A Furry Member To Your Family This Weekend At An Adoption Event In Front Of Qathra

Good news, neighbors! After we were disappointed to learn that the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition’s [http://www.bbawc.org/] cat and kitten adoption event was canceled last week due to one of the people involved being sick, the festival of fur has been rescheduled for this Sunday, March

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After Being Rescued From Shuttered Bodega, Maru The Cat Is Looking For A Home

Neighbor Phoebe let us know that Maru the cat was recently found trapped inside a Kensington bodega – and he’s now looking for a home to permanently lay down his adorable kitty self. “We think Maru the ever-curious boy found his way inside on a search for kibble and company

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Help Sean Casey Animal Rescue By Volunteering For The Annual Howl-O-Ween Bark Block Party

Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue?fref=ts] needs volunteers for its 7th annual Howl-O-Ween Bark Block Party [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/posts/10152447330826483], an annual fundraising and adoption event that will be held Sunday, October 26 from 12pm to 5pm. The party will be held

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Adorable Kittens, Tom Collins & Gibson, Up For Adoption

Neighbor Elizabeth Champ let us know about these two insanely adorable 10-week-old kittens that are up for adoption. Tom Collins (a boy) and Gibson (a girl) were born behind Elizabeth’s building and have been living with her until they were old enough to be adopted. Tom Collins, who’s

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The Day: A New Pratt Station Post Office, Manufacturing Tips and a Conversation with Khaled Hosseini

The Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Dance Africa celebration got people moving last week. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. We might get a clearing of the clouds this afternoon, but we can expect them to return this evening,

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Rescued Kittens Need A New Home

AppleNormally we’d relegate such posts to Facebook and Twitter, but these cats and their story (apparently, they were rescued from the basement of my now demolished childhood home after it sat empty for months. The developer left a window open, an warm invitation to some cold kitties), seemed to

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Animals In Urgent Need Of Adoption After Death Of Owner

FIDO [https://www.facebook.com/FIDOBrooklyn] shared a story on December 30 about four animals that were in need of a foster or forever family [https://www.facebook.com/FIDOBrooklyn/posts/10152093752939806] after the sudden death of their owner. Although a number of folks shared the story, the animals are

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Adopt Or Foster Diamond, A Sweet Cat Who Needs To Live Indoors

Neighbor Ruksana writes about Diamond, a stray cat who’s been rejected by other cats in the neighborhood and is having a rough time making it outside. She says: > Diamond is an utterly gentle, sweet-natured and affectionate cat whose greatest desire is to live indoors with a friendly and loving

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Adoptable Animal Of The Week: Thelma The Cat

Just imagine the kitty hugs you’d get with those paws! Our neighbors over at Park Slope Veterinary Center [http://parkslopeveterinarycenter.vetstreet.com/] are trying to help Thelma [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=636624246356589&set=a.200109406674744.49803.199935930025425&type=1&theater] find her forever home. She is

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Great Gatsby! Kitten Rescued From Traffic Up For Adoption

Park Slope Veterinary Center [http://parkslopeveterinarycenter.vetstreet.com] has another adorable friend in need of a home. The 7-week-old kitten Gatsby [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=607610802591267&set=a.200109406674744.49803.199935930025425&type=1] , who was found by a good samaritan in traffic, has tested negative for FIV

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Dog Found in the Neighborhood Available for Adoption

Looking to add a dog to your family? Donna Sachs sends this info about 2-year-old Malcolm X: > He was found in the neighborhood about a month ago with a heavy chain and padlock around his neck. He was underweight, not neutered, and had an ear infection. A kind neighbor found

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Who Wants to Adopt Ghost Dog?

Ghost Dog is back! No, not a re-release of the Forest Whitaker/Jim Jarmusch classic [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ghost_dog_the_way_of_the_samurai/]. This is Ghost Dog, the longtime resident of Prospect Park who was taken in [http://gothamist.com/2012/05/27/infamous_ghost_dog_

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Outdoor Cats Available for Adoption

The cats rescued from Solo bar [/blog/animals/solo-kittens-update-please-leave-them-be] last month need an outdoor home for the winter. Adelia updates us: > The Solo bar kittens were rescued from a feral colony and we had hoped to socialize all of the seven kittens so they could live in a home with

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Park Slope Remains Catty

First, one was lost [/blog/animals/kasey-the-black-and-white-tuxedo-cat-needs-your-help]. Now, one is found (Not the same one. Cats, amirite?). We spotted this flyer today taped to a mailbox on 3rd St. If you’re looking for a furry companion that isn’t a dog, consider this guy: Apparently, T.T., a “super-friendly