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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:
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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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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
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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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/
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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
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,
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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
18th Avenue Associated
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
153 E. 3rd Street
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
1112 Cortelyou Road
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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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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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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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 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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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