Brooklyn Bark Talks

They’re adorable. They’re adoptable. They’re coming in droves to Manhattan's Union Square Park this Sunday…

May 31st.

 

That’s right! Adoptapalooza is in town! Which means that—between the hours of 12PM and 5PM—you are likely to hear several collective “Aww!”s and “Ooh!”s issuing from the direction of Union Square Park.

 

Adoptapalooza is the not-to-be-missed, twice-yearly extravaganza—put on by the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals and the Petco Foundation—that is guaranteed to tug at your heart strings. 300 cats, dogs, an

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Tags: Dog adoption, cat adoption, adopting a dog

Project Blue Collar is an organization devoted to improving the perception of shelter dogs.  They exist to encourage adoption as the first option.

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Tags: Animal Rescue, Brooklyn dog walkers, adopting a dog, Brooklyn Dog Walker

Hardly the debut of rescue in Brooklyn, but the debut of the film RESCUE! BROOKLYN.

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Tags: adopting a dog, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, Sean Casey, Arts of Brooklyn Film Festival

“Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have.”
                                                                                       Margaret Mead

In April, Brooklyn Bark Dog Walkers salute a wonderful network of volunteers who work together to change the world.  They rescue the stray dogs of NYC, one at a time, by fostering and then working to find them their perfect home.  

Mighty Mutts changes the world for these dogs.  They provide rehabilitation, veterinary care and often spay/neuter.  And a lot of love.  They also change the world of the person or the family who is fortunate to adopt one of their dogs.

A dog who has been living by his wits, struggling for survival rarely has the social skills to succeed as part of a human family.  

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Tags: adopting a dog, Might Mutts Brooklyn, Might Mutts adoption, Might Mutts fostering, fostering a dog

This email landed in our inbox.  Our hearts go out to Duffy.  If he hasn't found a great home already, we hope one of our Barkers will be able to help.

Pls help w this one! 

Husband had terminal cancer. Wife said dog has to go. We found a great home. People drove up from Md to NY. Husband begged wife to let Duffy stay till he died. Well, he died a few days ago. Duffy is not getting any TLC. She wants him out! Please help me network. Free transport to a great home. 

I really appreciate any help!!

 

Great Neck, NY

March 22, 2013

Duffy Needs a New Home!!!

Duffy’s Dad just passed away and a new HOME is needed for Duffy ASAP.

Duffy is 4 years young, very healthy, neutered & great with children. He is well trained and answers to commands. He is a true lover doggie and was cherished by his DAD!!! Sadly, we know that dogs mourn too…

If you would like more information on DUFFY, please contact Graziella at

gzerilli@queenscourier.com OR Call Directly

718-224-5863  ext. 231

 

Barkers, if you do follow up, please let us know.  We would be happy to help you in any way.

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Tags: adopting a dog, rehoming a dog

When a little brother or sister is on the way, parents lay in a supply of story books about their arrival to share with the older sibs.

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Tags: adopting a dog, Adopting Ginger, dog adopting