Brooklyn Hottest Dog Contest This Weekend at the Banfield Pet Hospital Grand Opening

Just a few short days after the grand opening of the Brooklyn Heights/Boerum Hill PetSmart on Atlantic Avenue, the Banfield Pet Hospital will mark its own grand opening with a “hottest dog” contest.

On Saturday November 12th from 11am to 1pm, you can swing by the PetSmart to join the competition (winners will receive a free year of veterinary care), eat a hotdog, and meet competitive eater (and Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest winner in 2007 through 2011), Joey Chestnut.

The Banfield Pet Hospital is located within the PetSmart at 238 Atlantic Avenue between Court St. and Boerum Place.

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admin, November 10th 2011 | Tags: , , ,
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Bear or Dog? You Decide

I’m just kidding. Obviously this is a bear, but one of the things I love about this photo is that if you don’t look too closely, this could easily be a dog floating on the surface of a river. Just look at that face!

The photo is an entry in this year’s Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The winners and runners up are now on display at the Natural History Museum in London. It’s a great exhibit; I highly recommend checking it out if you find yourself in London sometime before March 11, 2012. There is also an online gallery, but trust me, it’s not the same.

I love the light and shadows created by ripples on the water’s surface. Sort of makes me want to float along beside him. Except that he’s a bear and would probably eat me.

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admin, November 9th 2011 | Tags: ,
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Today in NYC! Set the Guinness World Record For Most Adopted Pets In One Place!

Photo courtesy of www.jasminek.com

This afternoon in Central Park, Sony and Petco are partnering up to try to break the Guinness World Record for the most adopted dogs in one place. Oh, and Gavin Degraw is apparently performing too.

The effort is intended to raise awareness about pet adoption, and particularly Petco’s adoption program which, they say, has placed more than 3 million animals in new homes.

The event starts at 4pm near the Naumberg Bandshell in Central Park. Counting begins at 5pm, and in order to be counted, you must have paperwork proving that your doggie was adopted from a shelter/rescue organization.

They’re going to have to gather at least 250 adopted dogs in order to set the record, so if you don’t have to be at work this afternoon, grab your shelter dog and make your way to the park!

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admin, October 4th 2011 | Tags: , ,
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2nd Annual Brooklyn Heights Dog Show – Sept. 18th

The tradition of last year’s Brooklyn Heights Dog Show will be carried on this weekend during the Montague Street BID’s Summer Space event. Taking place on (where else?) Montague Street on Sunday, September 18th at 1pm (other activities will be happening all day), this year’s competition includes the following categories:

Best Smile
Best Tail Wagger
Best Trick
Best Hairdo
Most Affectionate
Cutest Dog
and of course, Best in Show

The winners will be selected by a panel of four judges, but the Best in Show winner is chosen by the audience. Unfortunately I can’t attend, but personally I think Duke would be a shoe-in for Best Smile!

You can download a flyer with more info here.

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admin, September 15th 2011 | Tags:
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It’s New York [Dog] Fashion Week!

This poor dog.

New York Fashion Week isn’t just for humans anymore (do runway models even count as human?). Last night at Bergdorf Goodman, models of the canine persuasion marched down the runway sporting the most avant garde in doggy fashion.

Gothamist has a decent slideshow of the pampered pups, but frankly I’m disappointed in The Cut’s coverage. I mean, focus much?

And in case you were wondering, no, Duke will not be hitting the catwalk next year.

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admin, September 9th 2011 | Tags:
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ASPCA $100k Challenge Kicks Off (#ASPCA100k)

For the second year in a row, the ASPCA is running a campaign to reward community rescue organizations for their “energetic and innovative programs for getting more cats and dogs returned to owners or adopted into loving homes.”

Between August 1 and October 31, contestants hold events like adopt-a-thons, mobile adoptions, educational programs, and anything else they can think up to spread the word and get more cats and dogs adopted in their communities.

Called the “ASPCA $100k Challenge,” the program actually has $300,000 in prize money to give away to three winners:

* Largest increase in lives saved: The contestant that saves the largest number of additional cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies beyond the minimum 300 wins the $100,000 Grand Prize grant!
* Second place: The contestant that saves the second largest number of additional cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies beyond the minimum 300 lives saved wins the $25,000 Second Place grant!
* Largest increase in lives saved in each region: The contestant in each of five geographic regions that saves the largest number of additional cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies beyond the minimum 300 wins a $20,000 Best in Region grant.

After perusing the contest website, I was impressed by the resources the ASPCA is offering local shelters and rescue organizations to help them gain visibility — marketing materials, media toolkit, tutorials and webinars, and of course the website itself, which enables organizations to set up profile pages.

(The one thing I did find frustrating about the website as a visitor, was the inability to sort events by geographic location. It seemed I could only view events by date, which isn’t that helpful when I really want to see if anything’s happening in Brooklyn.)

I’m sure the program will be a success again this year. I just hope all the participating shelters will be responsible in screening potential adopters – we want the animals going to loving homes, right?

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admin, August 6th 2011 | Tags:
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Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons’ Magic Under the Moonlight Fundraiser

Where will you be on Saturday August 13th? With any luck you said, “why, in the Hamptons of course!” If that’s the case, then surely you can spare a few hours to help the animals and kick up your heels at the same time.

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons is holding its annual ‘Magic Under the Moonlight’ event on Saturday August 13th, starting at 6.30pm (with cocktails and a raw bar, no less!)

They’ll be honoring Dr. Lewis Berman, Veterinarian and Founder of Park East Animal Hospital, for his 50 years of outstanding veterinary practice and service to the animal welfare community.  Cindy Adams will be on hand to present the award.

Snag yourself some tickets by contacting Kathy@arfhamptons.org or 631-537-0400 x214.  Looks like you can also buy tickets online.

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admin, July 21st 2011 | Tags: ,
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Meet the Breeds – Oct. 16-17 (& then go adopt a rescue!)

Meet the Breeds, hosted by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) returns to NYC this year, on October 16th and 17th.

The Jacob Javits Center will surely be overrun with thousands of visitors elbowing their way to see and interact with some of the hundred-plus dogs and cats at the show. There will be over 200 official breed booths set up, as well as 100 vendor booths offering all sorts of products.

You can also head over to PawNation to vote for the breeds that best represent New York City.

My suggestion? Go to Meet the Breeds, learn about the right sort of pet for your lifestyle, and then contact one of these (or other) breed rescue groups to save a life of an animal that was abandoned or surrendered.

Tickets purchased online for Meet the Breeds cost $12 per adult and $8 per child. Go here for more info.

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admin, September 29th 2010 | Tags:
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Brooklyn Heights Dog Show [Video!]

Thanks Brooklyn Heights Association for hosting and compiling this adorbs video from Saturday’s event.

And over at McBrooklyn you can check out some cute photos and a summary of all the winners.

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admin, September 22nd 2010 | Tags: ,
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Brooklyn Heights Association to hold dog show – Sunday, Sept 19

This Sunday, September 19th, the Brooklyn Heights Association will hold its first ever dog show.  Montague Street will be closed off to traffic for the afternoon (the event runs from 1pm-3pm, registration at noon) and proud BH dog owners (and I know there are many of you) can enter their pups in up to 2 of the following categories (from the BHA website):

1. BEST TAIL WAGGING: Dogs judged on the exuberance of their tail motion.

2. MOST AFFECTIONATE:  Beyond tail wagging and adorable looks, this is an extrovert.

3. BEST LOOK ALIKE:  To judge which owner looks most like his/her canine companion.

4. MOST OBEDIENT: To show off how well your dog listens to your commands.

5. LEAST OBEDIENT: If you didn’t win in class number 4, here’s your chance.

6. MOST MYSTERIOUS HERITAGE:  You won’t find this class at Westminster.

7. TERRIFIC PET TRICK (s):  Show off your dog’s talent at anything.

8. BEST PUPPY: They’re cute, adorable-they’ll steal the show! This is for puppies aged 14 weeks to 6 months. The judges will have a tough time picking the winner of this class.

9. BEST SENIOR DOG: While perhaps showing a little grey around the muzzle, this class of dogs 7 years and older will truly capture the spirit of “man’s best friend.”

10. BEST HAIRDO: This class is for canines with class and a little bit of attitude.

11. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE: This class features special vocal talents – includes barking, snorting, howling etc.

12. BEST PAIRS: Double your fun with a pair of dogs walking together with one owner.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST OF SHOW AWARD: 1st Place winners from above classes are invited back to be judged by the crowd as Brooklyn Heights’ Top Dog. (Based on a show of hands.)

Registration will take place from 12 to 12.45pm.  The BHA says they can handle a maximum of 60 dogs, and preference will be given to Heights residents.

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admin, September 16th 2010 | Tags:
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