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Well, Sh*t: These Brooklyn Neighborhoods Complain Most About Dog Poop

This isn’t a new issue for our readers: from Park Slope to Bensonhurst, neighbors continue to obsess over what to do with abandoned dog poop. Dog waste left on the street is, well, disgusting, but also dangerous, as it can make its way into our water supply if not

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Pickles And Violet Run Away and Find Each Other – A Tale of Two Dogs

Pickles (left) and Violet via FBDITMAS PARK – It took three months, but finally Pickles the Dog, has been found. But wait, there’s more! Pickles brought along a friend, Violet, who had been missing since 2016! Today Pickles returned home to his family and Violet is safe at Sean Casey

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Parks Department Warns Of Raccoon Distemper in Prospect Park

PROSPECT PARK – The NYC Parks Department has issued a warning about cases of raccoons with the canine distemper found in Prospect Park. The canine distemper virus doesn’t pose a health risk to humans, but dogs are susceptible to the disease. Owners are encouraged to keep their dogs leashed while

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DOE Expands Comfort Dog Program In Schools

(Photo/Nathan Haselby)After a successful year, the Department of Education (DOE) will be expanding its Comfort Dog Program by adding 30 new schools across the city — nine of them in Brooklyn. The Comfort Dog Program started last year in seven schools, five of them in Brooklyn. As part of

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7 Best Dog Parks In Brooklyn

Looking to enjoy the end of summer with your furry friend? Check out the 7 best dog parks in Brooklyn—from Dyker Heights to Greenpoint and Bay Ridge to Bed Stuy! 1. Hillside Dog Park, Brooklyn Heights A triangular park tucked between the BQE and the iconic Jehovah’s Witness

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Southern Brooklyn Real Estate Round-Up: Purr-fect Pet Pads

This series is brought to you by Movers not Shakers. Everybody knows that the dice are loaded – once you get a pet, it comes first in your life. That’s how it goes. So, go on down to Southern Brooklyn and get a pet-friendly place of your own. (Courtesy Kings

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Northern Brooklyn Real Estate Round-Up: Perfect Pads For Pets

This series is brought to you by Movers not Shakers. The first thing I do when looking for an apartment is to see if the unit is pet friendly. I have a pair of (equally fêted and fetid) felines, and you should make it your priority to have furry friends

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Pups Ready To Make A Splash As Prospect Park’s Dog Beach Re-Opens Ahead Of Schedule

Dog Beach was renovated in a speedy two months. (Photo Credit: Bianca Nelson)Who says the dog days of summer are almost over? Thanks to the Prospect Park Alliance, your beloved canine can enjoy the newly renovated Dog Beach now until the weather turns cold. The team completed the renovations

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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 for a bit of meet-and-greet as Adoptapalooza took place last Saturday, sponsored by

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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 happening this weekend in Prospect Park.

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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 happening this weekend in Prospect Park.

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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 happening this weekend in Prospect Park.

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Help Who’s Your Doggy Design A Permanent Sign

What should the permanent sign look like? (Courtesy Instagram/MyrtleAveBklyn)A neighborhood pet store is crowdsourcing its new sign and the creator of the winning design will get a reward! Who’s Your Doggy of 354 Myrtle Avenue, between Carlton Avenue and Adelphi Street, moved into its new home last

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Meet Dvora Meyers: Clinton Hill’s Resident Expert On Olympic Gymnastics

Dvora Meyers (Photo by Carla Phillips)A Clinton Hill resident’s new book takes a deep look into how changes to scoring have thrown the world of gymnastics for a back flip. The End of the Perfect Ten, by Dvora Meyers, is being released today and she will be discussing

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Problems With Your Pet? Dr. Ezat Luba Yomtovian Can Help (Sponsored)

From Dr. Yomtovian, Veterinarian & Animal Behaviorist Meet Britton and Benson (featured in the cute video above). I adopted Britton from a shelter in Virginia ten years ago. She is the love of my life. At first she was a very shy and anxious pup: she cowered in the corner

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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Texas

Looking for an adoptable pet that will bring a little extra love into your life? Our neighbors at Sean Casey Animal Rescue have a handsome young pup you should meet. Courtesy Sean Casey Animal RescueTexas, a 12-week-old Labrador Retriever mix, is neutered, dewormed, treated to prevent fleas & ticks, and

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Park Slope Stoop Suggests How To Deal With Park Slope Poop (And Dog Owners)

Photo via dogs.poopingIt’s an awkward ballet, isn’t it? The snow, puddles, ice … and the poop. Ah, irresponsible dog owners: not a new topic among our readers, but still a group who makes walking down the street a little more terrifying for everyone (including the good dog owners

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2015 Animal Year In Review: Fish Tales, Drone Wars, A Feline Mayor Lost, And More

Tiger the cat, the unofficial mayor of 6th Avenue and 11th Street. (Photo by Andrea Vaszko)Our neighborhood loves its animals. We know it because they’re the subject matter for some of the most popular articles that we write. We couldn’t close out 2015 without a look back

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2015 Animal Year In Review: Fish Tales, Drone Wars, A Feline Mayor Lost, And More

Tiger the cat, the unofficial mayor of 6th Avenue and 11th Street. (Photo by Andrea Vaszko)Our neighborhood loves its animals. We know it because they’re the subject matter for some of the most popular articles that we write. We couldn’t close out 2015 without a look back

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Adoptable Animal Of The Week: White Sox The Dog

Looking for a new companion? White Sox is an independent lady. Sean Casey says:4-year-old White Sox is looking for her forever home! White Sox is an independent lady who would be best suited with an experienced pack leader. While White Sox is great with people, she would need to

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Proposal To Shorten Hours At Manhattan Beach Dog Run Causes Standoff Between Residents

The dog run in Manhattan Beach. (Photo: Emily Siegel)The community board representing Manhattan Beach is girding for a dogfight on Tuesday when a proposal to limit hours at the Oriental Boulevard dog run comes to a vote. In one corner stands Shari Kaplan, a board member and founder of

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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Delilah The Dog

Photo via Sean Casey Animal RescueThis dog is considered a lovebug. She’s been living at Sean Casey Animal Rescue but she’s looking for a new home. Sean Casey says: Delilah is our 3.5 year old Pibble mix who was abandoned at a bus stop with her babies.

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Takin’ A Break

Jesuisvegan caught these beagles looking super adorable as they relaxed on Cortelyou Road today. Share photos with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group, or tag them #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’ll post them on the blog. Also, like us on Facebook, follow us

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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Shirley The Dog

Photo via Sean Casey Animal RescueSurely you need a little Shirley in your life! This sweet 2-year-old Pibble mix is currently available for adoption at Sean Casey Animal Rescue, which says she’s a smart dog who’s already for a handle on basic commands and just wants to please:

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Help Find Missing Dogs JP & Mia, Last Seen This Morning Around Foster & Ocean Avenues

Neighbor Sarah just let us know that she’s looking for her two missing dogs, JP and Mia, who went missing a couple hours ago around Foster and Ocean Avenues. The older dog, JP, needs daily medication and only has one eye. Sarah told us they’re both friendly but