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Animals

Sep
30
Raccoon Vaccination Begins In Brooklyn

Raccoon Vaccination Begins In Brooklyn

The Health Department, along with City agencies, federal and academic partners, is launching its annual effort to vaccinate raccoons against
2 min read
Sep
28
Hundreds Of Eels Dumped Into Prospect Park Lake

Hundreds Of Eels Dumped Into Prospect Park Lake

Prospect Park Lake in August. (Photo: Liena Zagare/Bklyner)PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDEN – Someone dumped hundreds of live eels into the
2 min read
Sep
14
Adulticiding in South-Eastern Brooklyn

Adulticiding in South-Eastern Brooklyn

Parts of Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Flatlands, Georgetown, Mill Basin, Mill Island, and Paerdegat Basin will be sprayed down with pesticides
1 min read
Jun
29
Kensington Dog Run Is Ready To Open on July 6

Kensington Dog Run Is Ready To Open on July 6

Kensington Dog Run. Liena Zagare/Bklyner“Our paw pals throughout New York City will soon be able to frolic in
1 min read
Apr
03
The Dog Days of COVID-19

The Dog Days of COVID-19

Walks, playtime, and lots of cheese—that’s what the coronavirus outbreak has meant for Teo. He is a 2-year-old
7 min read
Apr
02
Need a Friend Right Now? Adopt, Foster A Cat Or Two

Need a Friend Right Now? Adopt, Foster A Cat Or Two

Cats for adoption at Brooklyn Animal Action. Courtesy of Brooklyn Animal Action. If you’re considering fostering or adopting a
3 min read
Feb
20
The Battle For Prospect Heights: Humans Against Rats

The Battle For Prospect Heights: Humans Against Rats

Brooklyn Rat 2019, Peter Senzamici/BklynerPROSPECT HEIGHTS – Carol Morrison remembers exactly when she decided enough was enough with the rats.
6 min read
Jan
23
“Bird God” Strikes Again

“Bird God” Strikes Again

Graffiti by Denis Shelagin on January 23. Rachel Baron/BklynerBird God is back, and he’s got lots to say.
2 min read
Jan
14
Dog Was Shot and Killed by Off-Duty Secret Service Agent in Windsor Terrace

Dog Was Shot and Killed by Off-Duty Secret Service Agent in Windsor Terrace

Dog covered with sheet at the scene of the incident. Courtesy of Citizen. [https://citizen.com/-LyWyBD_IFbiGUwZxoy9?q=canton%
1 min read
Dec
20
Locals Fear New Projects at Coney Island Creek Will Worsen Pollution 

Locals Fear New Projects at Coney Island Creek Will Worsen Pollution 

Coney Island Creek. Cheyenne R. Ubiera/Bklyner.CONEY ISLAND —Southern Brooklyn’s sole remaining creek has gained more attention with
4 min read