Dr. Maddox Doesn’t Work Here Anymore
Dr. Walter Maddox doesn’t work here anymore. Over the years, he kept threatening to retire, but I don’t think anyone took him seriously. I didn’t. I thought he would always be there, especially...
View ArticleNew vet in the nabe
Photo from A Brooklyn Life. A Brooklyn Life reports that there’s a new veterinarian coming to 455 Court Street. So the signage is up at 455 Court Street (next to Frankie’s 457). It’s slated to be a...
View ArticleRabid raccoon found in Boerum Hill
A rabid raccoon was caught last Friday in Boerum hill when officials noticed its strange interaction with a dog, Gothamist reports. The Department of Health is increasing raccoon surveillance in...
View ArticleLost Dog Last Seen in Boerum Hill
This four-year-old Cocker Spaniel was stolen from outside a deli at State St. and 3rd Ave. on Tuesday night. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the owner at 646-286-0808. More...
View ArticleSaving Walter
WABC-TV picked up on the story of Walter the Puppy who was rescued after being tossed from a car at 15th Street and Third Avenue on Easter Sunday: 7Online.com: With the help of his friends, they...
View ArticleThompy the Lost Dog is Found!
The Brooklyn Paper reports that Thompy, the Cocker Spaniel who was dognapped on April 13 was found over the weekend. He was in the hands of a “new” owner who bought the pooch off of some street thug....
View ArticleHalloween Event Round-Up
Here’s a quick round-up of the Halloween events happening in the neighborhood this weekend: Saturday, October 30th The Cobble Hill Doggie Parade, 3:30pm along Warren, Congress Streets and Verandah...
View ArticleHow Could You Not Love the Pig?!
Although technically not within the generally accepted boundaries of Cobble Hill, it isn’t every day that one gets to read about everyone’s favorite mascot in the New York Times. Of course, we are...
View ArticleRabid Raccoon Found in Prospect Park
A dead raccoon found on 10th St. & Prospect Park West on December 2nd has tested positive for rabies, according to the NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene. Park visitors and pet owners are...
View ArticleHoliday Pet Event at Hope Vet
On Friday, December 17th from 7-9pm, Boerum Hill’s Hope Veterinary Clinic (390 Atlantic Avenue at Bond St.) will host a holiday celebration for pets and owners. Photographer Jillian London will be on...
View ArticleBrooklyn Lyceum’s Holiday Marketplace
Though not quite in Cobble Hill, the folks at Brooklyn Lyceum (227 4th Avenue) will be holding their third annual Holiday Marketplace this weekend. There will be crafts, food and art for sale… and a...
View ArticleBitch Fight: Brooklyn Dog Experts Weigh In On Taming Fido
While Brooklyn residents have rightfully bitched about stepping in, jogging past or catching a waft of an irresponsible dog owner’s pooch’s poop on sidewalks and streets, the Sunday New York Post...
View ArticleDramatic FDNY Dog Rescue In Carroll Gardens Caught On YouTube Video
CHB reader “James” send us footage of a dramatic Carroll Gardens dog rescue by the FDNY yesterday. He writes: I witnessed a rather dramatic (and weird) event today on Court St in Carroll Gardens. A...
View ArticleMan On Unicycle Walks Dog Down Atlantic Avenue In Boerum Hill
An Instagram user caught a man on a unicycle walking his dog down Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill this afternoon. Sure we’ve seen dog walkers of all shapes and sizes — even one on a scooter. But a...
View ArticleHave You Seen… Digby? Lost Pooch In Carroll Gardens
Update: We received the sad news today, the Digby was found. According to his owner, he was traveling in the opposite direction of their original search. He ran into traffic and was struck and killed....
View ArticleStray Cats on Columbia St
We recently received an email about strays living at the construction site on Columbia St. I have been feeding a family of stray cats for the past several months and I was wondering if I can get you...
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