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A collection of 7 issues

Bensonhurst Puppy Dealer Scrutinized After Yorkie Death [Updated]

9-month-old Nyla (Source: Veronica Giovan/Facebook)A Bensonhurst pet store is facing scrutiny after a heartbroken customer claimed her tiny Yorkie died a day after she purchased it. Veronica Giovan, who took home 1.25-pound, 9-week-old Nyla from The Puppy Boutique [http://www.thepuppyboutique.com/] (8002 17th Avenue) on Sunday,

Photo Of The Day: Price Check

Photo by taibi_mastelbowers [http://instagram.com/p/xxkV7riNmW/?modal=true]There doesn’t seem to be a pricetag on the fuzzier item in taibi_mastelbowers [http://instagram.com/p/xxkV7riNmW/?modal=true]‘ cart. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Share it with us! Add it to our Flickr

Now Open: Salty H2O Marine

Neighbor Greg Homidoff’s [/animals/salty-h2o-marine-on-its-way-to-kensington-soon] aquarium supply store Salty H2O Marine [http://www.saltyh20marine.com/] is now open for business at 868 Coney Island Avenue (between Ditmas and 18th Avenues). The shop has a selection of exotic fish, as well as coral varieties, food, and more. At the end

Two Local Animal Adoption Events Hope To Match Furry Friends With Loving Homes

One of Berger’s 45 cats. Photo by Katherine GonzalezThe Brooklyn Rescue Umbrella (BRU), which has been doing TNR (trap, neuter, return) and animal rescue and adoption assistance since March 2011 after they became involved in the rescue of 45 cats from Brighton Beach resident Barbara Berger [http://www.sheepsheadbites.

Salty H2O Marine On Its Way To Kensington Soon

Neighbor Greg Homidoff wrote to say he will soon be opening a speciality aquatic life store called Salty H2O Marine at 868 Coney Island Avenue (between Ditmas and 18th Avenues). Having grown up here, Greg moved back to the area a few years ago. “After a long time of caring

Noah's Ark Pet Store Coming To Church Avenue

Work is underway at 737 Church Avenue (between E 7th and E 8th Sts), where Noah’s Ark of Brooklyn, a new pet supplies store, will soon open. A man working inside when we passed by said that they hope to be up and running by August. Noah’s Ark

Legislation That Requires Routine Vet Visits And More Exercise For Pet Store Pets Passes

Pet stores will face tougher regulations under a new bill sponsored by local animal rights advocate Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis. The passage of bill 697-D [http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/A697D-2011] aims to address “the standards of care of animals by pet dealers which have not